Poly Youth Jam

Poly Youth Jam Concert geared towards inspiring Polynesian families in Oceanside, CA and surrounding areas.

🌴 2026 Poly Youth Jam – Back to School BBQ Outreach 🌴School is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to kic...
07/17/2026

🌴 2026 Poly Youth Jam – Back to School BBQ Outreach 🌴

School is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to kick off the new year than by connecting with your community, making new friends, and having an unforgettable day of fun!

Join us at the 2026 Poly Youth Jam—a day created to encourage, inspire, and empower our youth. Whether you’re an athlete, a student, or just looking for a place to belong, this event is for you. Come enjoy great food, exciting games, a Girls High School Softball Home Run Derby, Corn Hole Tournament, music, prizes, and an opportunity to connect with positive mentors and other young people from our community.

More than just a BBQ, this is a reminder that your future matters, your life has purpose, and you were created for something greater. As you head into a new school year, we want you to know that you are seen, valued, and capable of making a difference wherever you go.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith.” — Ephesians 2:8–9

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come be part of a day filled with faith, fun, fellowship, and encouragement.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Melba Bishop Park
5306 N River Rd., Oceanside, CA 92057

Come hungry. Come ready to compete. Come ready to be encouraged.
We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 Poly Youth Jam! 🌺🏝️💙

07/17/2026

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Some songs are written from a place of celebration. Others are born in the middle of grief.

Still Thank You in the Tears is one of those songs.

This music video is more than a performance, it’s a reflection of a journey our family has walked and a reminder that even in our deepest sorrow, God’s faithfulness never leaves us. He is worthy of our praise in every season.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Here’s a first look at the official music video.

🤍 Full premiere tomorrow.

Check out the pictures‼️
07/16/2026

Check out the pictures‼️

Real leadership begins with your example. When you choose honesty, humility, and courage, you inspire others to do the s...
07/16/2026

Real leadership begins with your example. When you choose honesty, humility, and courage, you inspire others to do the same and help create a better future.

Rev. Elder Suitonu Galea’i and his wife, Tinei Galea’i, are prominent historical figures in the Samoan American communit...
07/16/2026

Rev. Elder Suitonu Galea’i and his wife, Tinei Galea’i, are prominent historical figures in the Samoan American community, best known for establishing the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of San Diego (FSCCCSD).

Legacy and Historical Impact

* Founding a Community Pillar: In 1955, Elder Rev. Suitonu Galea’i, alongside his family and military chaplains, founded the church to serve Samoan military personnel and local families stationed in the United States.

* The First Service: The congregation’s historic first service was held inside a Naval Chapel on January 23, 1955.

* Building a Sanctuary: As the community grew rapidly under their guidance, they broke ground and dedicated their first permanent sanctuary at 3605 National Avenue in 1958, eventually moving to a larger campus on South 45th Street in 1964.

* Cultural Preservation: Beyond religious services, the Galea’is established a vital cultural haven that helped early Samoan immigrants maintain their language, traditions, and community ties in Southern California.

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Your past doesn’t have the power to define your future unless you let it. Every decision you make today is shaping the l...
07/16/2026

Your past doesn’t have the power to define your future unless you let it. Every decision you make today is shaping the life you’ll live tomorrow. No matter your background, you have the ability to choose growth, purpose, and hope.

Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau Jr. was a legendary NFL linebacker widely considered one of the greatest and most passionate d...
07/16/2026

Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau Jr. was a legendary NFL linebacker widely considered one of the greatest and most passionate defensive players in football history. Over a stellar 20-season professional career, Seau became the heart and soul of the San Diego Chargers, before later playing for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

Seau was drafted 5th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft out of USC, where he had been a consensus All-American. Known for his relentless, sideline-to-sideline energy, he anchored defenses for two decades:

Throughout his career, Seau earned 12 Pro Bowl selections, six First-team All-Pro honors, and was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1992 and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 1994.

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Larry John Faumuina was a pioneering police officer who served as Oceanside, California’s first Samoan police officer.Ca...
07/16/2026

Larry John Faumuina was a pioneering police officer who served as Oceanside, California’s first Samoan police officer.

Career & Legacy
* Oceanside Police Department: He served a 20-year career with the Oceanside Police Department (OPD).

* Pioneering Status: Alongside fellow officer Marvin Tino, he is formally recognized in OPD history as one of the first representatives of the Pacific Islander community to serve the department.

* Community Impact: Later in his career, he dedicated his time as a school resource officer, serving as a crucial role model and mentor for local youth.

* Later Work: Following his retirement from the police force, he continued his career in law enforcement as an investigator for the San Diego County District Attorney’s office.

Personal Life
Born in Leloaloa, American Samoa, in 1949, Faumuina moved to Oceanside with his family in the 1950s. He spent 45 years building his life and career in the Oceanside community before passing away unexpectedly from natural causes on October 5, 2004, at the age of 55. He left behind a highly respected legacy of leadership and public service that continues to be celebrated by his family and the city of Oceanside.

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Paul Paopao is a prominent community leader, youth mentor, and sports figure based in Oceanside, California, widely reco...
07/15/2026

Paul Paopao is a prominent community leader, youth mentor, and sports figure based in Oceanside, California, widely recognized as the father of WNBA player Te-Hina Paopao.

He is heavily involved in local youth development and spiritual leadership, balancing multiple roles focused on giving back to the community:

* Community & School Mentoring: He serves as a leader for Transformational Consulting, an organization providing critical mentoring and social-emotional support services to middle and high school students within the OUSD (Oceanside Unified School District).

* Spiritual Leadership: He serves as an Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel Living Hope in Oceanside, where he leads the church’s Men’s Ministry and speaks regularly.

* Athletic & Culture Influencer: An advocate for Polynesian youth, he has spent decades working with youth sports programs and high school football teams (including the Oceanside Pirates) to build “championship hearts” and promote Samoan traditions.

* Family: Together with his wife, Diana, they raised five highly athletic children in Oceanside. His daughter Te-Hina rose to basketball stardom with the South Carolina Gamecocks before entering professional basketball.

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You don’t need everyone’s applause to make a difference. Stay true to who you are, and let your character speak louder t...
07/15/2026

You don’t need everyone’s applause to make a difference. Stay true to who you are, and let your character speak louder than your popularity.

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