By Journal on July 18, 2024
Alvin Jacklick, Cathy Matauto, Ebjedrik Island, Hilary Hosia, Jeledrik Binejal, Kwajalein, Lawson Matauto, Marshalls Christian High School, Mike Sam, Rongrong, Telmong Jacklick Kabua, United Church of Christ
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![At Rev. Harry Sam’s funeral at Uliga Protestant Church Monday, from left: Alvin Jacklick, Mike Sam, Rev. Jeledrik Binejal, Cathy Matauto, Rev. Lawson Matauto and Telmong Jacklick Kabua. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Rev. Harry Sam remembered](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Remembering-Rev.-Harry-7-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA The United Church of Christ congregation in Majuro bid their final farewell to Reverend Harry Sam Monday evening prior to Harry’s departure to his resting grounds on Kwajalein. UCC core leadership President Rev. Lawson Matauto and Rev. Jeledrik Binejal presided over the service Monday at the UCC headquarters in Uliga while former Kwajalein […]
By Journal on December 29, 2023
Christmas Day celebration, Hilary Hosia, Kenneth Kedi, Marshalls Christian High School, Nitijela, United Church of Christ, Western-style biit dance
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![Marshall Christian High School performed a Western-style biit dance Christmas Day at Uliga Protestant Church. Photo: Hilary Hosia. The Rongrong evolution](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fl-rongrong-12-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Marshalls Christian High School has once again lived up to its reputation as one of the best entertainers in the religious community following their performance at the United Church of Christ Christmas Day celebration Monday. The school, which is a boarding school couple of miles west of Laura village, earned its reputation for […]
By Journal on November 16, 2023
Bender Loeak, Christopher Jorebon Loeak, David Kabua, Herbert Langijota, Hilary Hosia, Hiroshi Yamamura, Lawson Mautauto, Mike Kabua, United Church of Christ, US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll
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![Iroojlaplap Christopher Jorebon Loeak during the coronation event at Uliga Protestant Church on November 11. Sitting to his left is Rev. Herbert Langijota. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Loeak crowned iroojlaplap](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chris1-11-23.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Christopher Jorebon Loeak was officially crowned paramount chief following his coronation ceremony at the United Church of Christ last Saturday. Hundreds in attendance and thousands more via the National Telecommunication Authority livestream witnessed Loeak being ordained on the alter by UCC Reverend Herbert Langijota. Reverend Langijota presented a Bible and Hymn to Loeak […]
By Journal on July 6, 2023
David Kabua, Goodwind Silk, Jeledrik Binejal, Kannon Aister, Ladie Jack, Linda Jormelu, Palukne Johnny, Rina Leska, Rita Protestant Church, Rongrong High School, Uliga Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, Wilmer Joel
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![The Rita Protestant Church youth group sang during the opening of this year’s youth convention that is now in progress. They are led by Rev. Jeledrik Binejal, back to camera in suit coat. Photo: Goodwind Silk. UCC youth convention action](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UCC-youth-7-7.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL Over 2,000 youth of the United Church of Christ descended on Majuro last Sunday for the opening ceremony of a two-week youth convention in Uliga. There are chapters from across the Marshall Islands, the US mainland, Hawaii, and Guam. President David Kabua, Majuro Ladie Jack, government representatives, and well-known traditional and religious figures […]
By Journal on March 23, 2023
79th Majuro Day, Brenson Wase, Bryan Lejjena, Chewy Lin, David Kabua, Irooj Kilom Ishiguro, Lawson Matauto, Majuro Atoll Local Government, Track and field facility, United Church of Christ, Wilmer Joel
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![Majuro Atoll Local Government police honor guard led the march into the Jenrok. Track and field facility March 17 to start the final rounds of sports competitions. Photo: Chewy Lin. Majuro’s festive day](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Majuro-Day.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL For the 79th Majuro Day last Friday and Saturday, the playing ground for the upcoming Micronesian Games was opened to the public for the second time. “There have been many changes throughout the year in how we practice and celebrate Majuro Atoll’s Liberation Day,” said Mayor Ladie Jack during the closing ceremony. “But […]
By Journal on January 20, 2023
Hilary Hosia, John Silk, Miss Marshall Islands 2023, United Church of Christ
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![Large photos of each of the 21 Miss Majol contestants now adorn light poles lining Amata Kabua Boulevard in Majuro, announcing the start of the second competition. The first was held in 2019, while further events were curtailed by Covid. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Miss Majol 2023 launches](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fl-1-20-23.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Miss Marshall Islands 2023 was officially launched Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort following a statement of support by Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce John Silk. In his remarks, Minister Silk congratulated the 21 contestants and reiterated the importance of the event, which empowers young Marshallese women and showcases the uniqueness of […]
By Journal on November 4, 2022
1982, Bank of Marshall Islands, Eve Burns, Jeledrik Binejal, Marshall Islands First Commercial Bank, Mathilda Johnson, MISCO, Patrick Chen, United Church of Christ, Velma Edwards
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![Get down! is what these Bank of Marshall Islands ladies were doing while enjoying a dance on the main road in downtown Uliga outside the bank. The dance group was one of several to join the both 40th anniversary celebration. Photo: Eve Burns. Bank celebrates 40th](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fl-bomi-11-4-1.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
EVE BURNS Bank of Marshall Islands proved at 40 they can party like a 16 year old. Rain and puddles did not stop BOMI from celebrating last Friday outside of the bank in Uliga. BOMI was first established in 1982, after the Marshall Islands First Commercial Bank closed down. “40 years is not easy,” former […]
By Journal on July 24, 2020
Alson Kelen, Assemblies Of God, Catholic Church, Danny Wase, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Thomas Bokin, Tobolar Copra Production, United Church of Christ
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![Bible now in Kajin Majol Bible now in Kajin Majol](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TWFRNT-1.gif?resize=368%2C350&ssl=1)
Journal 7/26/1983 P1 Bible translation celebration held The Marshallese people on July 25 became the second group of people in Micronesia (Kusians were the first) who now can read the world’s best seller — the Bible — in its entirety in their own language. Copies of the Bible were presented to members of the Translation […]
By Journal on August 23, 2019
Darlene Korok, Majuro Hospital, Palukne Johnny, Tim Mea, UCC, United Church of Christ
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![Majuro hospital administrator Darlene Korok, third from left, receives the donation from the Jarin Radrik Dron group. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Hospital happy with church donation](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fl-UCC-8-23.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Much needed cleaning supplies — three truck-loads of cleaning agents — were delivered to Majuro hospital last Friday by the United Church of Christ’s Jarin Radrik Dron (JRD) group. Reverend and Mrs. Tim Mea coordinated the handover. Pastor Mea serves as assistant to UCC President Palukne Johnny and is stationed in the mother church in […]
By Journal on December 27, 2018
Danny Peter, jepta, Majuro Atoll Waste Company, Marshalls Christian High School, Uliga, United Church of Christ
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![Marshalls Christian High School student Balaan Langidrik leads the spirited jepta from Rongrong Island during a performance at Uliga Protestant Church Christmas night. Photo: Hilary Hosia. High spirit, fewer jeptas](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/christmas-12-28-18.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Despite the low number of jepta (group) performances and attendees at the United Church of Christ mother church in Uliga on Christmas day, the spirit of giving remained intact. Whether out-migration or the fact that Majuro has numerous churches simultaneously hosting jeptas