The building became the Palo Congregational Church. When he graduated he was hired by the Palo Congregational Church, where he served until he left for a California church in 1937. He joined the Palo Congregational Church in 1937, obtained his U.S. citizenship in 1949, and served the church until 1969. Olet Kuullut SanomanThis song, titled “You Have Heard the Message,” was printed in the program for a 1942 service at the Palo Congregational Church. But in the history of the Palo Congregational Church, Raihala said, when something needs to be done, a member steps in to do it.