Church News: July 9th, 2025
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A Special Gift
Koloa Union Church was honored to accept a bicentennial edition of the Holy Bible in Hawaiian and English languages from Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu! We will be ordering a presentation stand and keeping the new Bible in the church sanctuary.
Lectionary Readings
Wednesday, July 9th 7-8:30 pm
Smith Memorial Parsonage
Lectio Divina is a time to silently reflect together on a repeated reading from the Bible and then share with one another about the experience (if so desired).
Please let Kahu or Karen Johnson know if you plan to attend.
Youth Event
Youth Gathering For Middle School & High School Youth
For Middle School & High School Youth
Sundays 4:45-7:00 p.m.
July 13 Moore Hall
July 27 Parsonage Youth & Sunday School Birthday Party!
Confirmation Retreat August 14-17 Waikeke Cabins in Kokee
Those who have not attended a confirmation retreat are asked to attend before joining the church. Those who have attended a confirmation retreat previously are asked to help with lessons and activities…and join the fun!
Volunteers: Contact Tiffany if you can provide a meal for the youth or if you are interested in helping out in another way.
Summer Book Group
Summer Book Group Wednesdays, July 16 – August 20 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
“Jesus and John Wayne” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock. Book discussion will begin after dinner.
Discussion Schedule
July 16: Preface, Introduction, Chapter 1
July 23: Chapters 2-4
July 30: Chapters 5-7
August 6: Chapters 8-10
August 13: Chapters 11-13
August 20: Chapters 14-16
Please sign up on the church bulletin board. Please let Kahu know if you can help with a meal. Please purchase your book on Amazon.com or contact the church office asap to purchase a copy for you.
Koloa Plantation Days Reception
Sunday, July 20, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Lecture and Slideshow at 3:00 p.m.
Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road, Koloa
Kahu has created a new slide show “The Christian Mission in Koloa”
Enjoy Music and Refreshments, Kahu’s lecture and slideshow, and his latest watercolors!
Please see the signup sheet at church, or contact Kahu or Penny Jessup if you can help host or bring cookies or iced tea.
Church Breakfast
Church Breakfast Tuesday, July 22nd 8-9:30 a.m.
Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month for delicious food and a fun time getting to know others from Koloa Union Church! (No breakfast in April) Location each month to be determined. RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office
Aloha Hour
Next Aloha Hour Sunday, August 3, 2025 Join us at the beach on July 6!
We usually enjoy Aloha Hour right after the worship service on the first Sunday of each month. If there is more interest (and volunteers!), we can have Aloha Hour more often. Please check in with Penny Osuga, our Aloha Hour chairperson, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. See the sign up sheet on the bulletin board for food contributions. Kitchen help is also needed for a successful gathering.
Prayers and Squares
Prayers and Squares – Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Prayers & Squares continues to meet in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. once a month on a Tuesday, where we spend most of our time promoting prayer by creating hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” If you or someone in your ohana are in need of a tangible representation of prayer, please contact Debbie Gunning to request a quilt.
Lectionary Readings
Each week, Christians throughout the world read biblical passages from the Revised Common Lectionary, including the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament, and Gospels. After three years, a good portion of the Bible is included and the cycle begins again. RCL passages are often read in church worship services, and Kahu Akana usually includes at least one reading each Sunday.
Readings for July 13: Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians :1-14; Luke 10:25-37 Readings for July 20: Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Genesis 18:1-11; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
Readings for July 27: Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
Readings for August 3: Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-43; Ecclesiastes 1:2-14, 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
You Are Loved T-Shirts
“You are Loved” tees are still available Participants wore this tee shirt at the Kauai Pride Parade in June. We still have a few available: 5 Adult small-$12 1 Youth XL-$5 2 Youth L-$5 1 Youth M-$5 2 Youth XS-$5 Let the church office know if you would like to purchase a tee.
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