A Message From Our Kahu
Generosity and Sharing
Some give freely yet grow all the richer;
others withhold what is due and only suffer want.
(Proverbs 11:24)
Our stewardship theme this year is “The More You Share, The More You Catch.” It’s a Hawaiian fishing proverb pointing to the results of generosity and sharing. The idea is that when you generously share with others, you end up having more to share. It’s a way of looking at the world that goes back millennia across many different cultures. A wise Jewish sage wrote the proverb written above which points to this same idea.
I consider myself to be exceptionally blessed to lead a congregation that has been so generous over the years and has grown in our understanding of what it means to be generous stewards of all that God has given to us. As we focus on the theme of stewardship during the month of October, there are two things I would love to see. First, I would love to see us all take stock of our many blessings, which includes our time, our talents and our treasures, and give thanks to God for it all! Second, I would love for us each to consider how we can use those blessings to allow Koloa Union Church to have our greatest year ever in terms of reaching out to the community and providing for the greatest needs of the people around us.
What are some of those opportunities? Providing food for the hungry is certainly one. Educational opportunities for all ages is another. Bring together middle and high school students to talk, learn and grow together in a safe space is yet another. Providing space for people to express political anxieties and fears, and then offering comfort in conversation, prayer and emotional support is also one. These are current ministries of ours that we can increase in the coming year. What are some others? How would you like to see us grow in terms of meeting the needs of people in our community? How can you generously give of your time, talent and treasures in order for these things to happen?
As you answer these questions, I invite you to pray the prayer of commitment which is written below.
Aloha Nui Loa!
Kahu
Prayer of Commitment
O God,
I acknowledge that you
created people to be generous
just as you are generous.
May 2026 be a year in
which I grow in generosity.
May my gifts to Kōloa Union Church
truly express the gratitude I have
for this congregation and all
you have done for me and so many others.
Amen.
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