NASHVILLE, TN (ANS) -- Instilling hope to the people of their homeland, Samoa, has been the goal of the popular Christian music group The Katinas these past few weeks.

The Katinas Hope 4 Samoa Logo

The Katinas are five brothers -- James, Jesse, Joe, John, and Sam -- who are from the Samoan Islands and have been touring and recording for the past 20 years.

During a press conference held at the Gear Up Office at the American Samoa Community College campus, Evelyn Vaitautolu-Langford, Governor's Authorized Representative opened the press conference by welcoming the media, noting that the Katinas were there to aid in relief efforts.

A media release says the five brothers visited several high schools to deliver their message of H-O-P-E (Helping Other People Escape) by performing free concerts and hands on relief to the devastated areas.

In a recent interview, James and Jesse Katina had this to say: "The support has been amazing, we believe there is hope for Samoa. People tuned in from all over the world, even people who have never been to Samoa. There has been an outpouring of love and support. We are proud to be Samoan and here to deliver this message."

Wanting to express their gratitude to their ministry supporters all over the world, The Katinas filmed a video as a special thanks from them and the people of Samoa.

To find out more about the Katinas and their recent trip to Samoa, visit their websites at www.thekatinas.com  or www.katinamissions.org .

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Media Contact: Dianne Rogers, 615-941-8207
www.thekatinas.com
www.katinamissions.org  

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