by admin | Apr 5, 2016 | Message from Kahu
THE PRISON DOORS ARE OPENED!
As we journey through the Book of Acts during this Easter season, we are considering stories of Jesus’ early followers and what life was like for them in the days following the resurrection.
On Sunday, we read the story of the twelve Apostles (Chapter 5) and how they were sent to prison for telling people about the life and teachings of Jesus…and how they were then released from prison and continued telling people about Jesus.
We also considered the prisons we encounter in our own lives. I mentioned how we often create our own prisons by the habits and patterns of our lives…and how it is possible to find freedom (through different habits and patterns!) from anything that holds us back from living and loving fully.
In closing, here are some of the words to the song “It’s About Time” by Kenny Loggins:
It’s about time
I shed my skin
And set aside this self-made darkness
and walk on into the light
I’m sick of this Prison
I been calling my life
I finally found out the gates of hell are locked from the inside
[Chorus:]
If it’s about joy
If it’s about life
If it’s about love
It’s about time we get started
If it’s about trust
If it’s about hope
If it’s about us
It’s about time we get started
Oh baby
It’s all right
You only gotta face yourself
To make it to the other side
Oh baby you don’t know what you’ll find
‘Til you tear down those walls
And make up your mind
May you find freedom to live and love today…and in the days to come.
Aloha nui loa!
Kahu Alan Akana
“A Message from Kahu Alan Akana” is provided most weeks by the Kahu (Pastor) of Koloa Union Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a member of the Kauai Association and Hawaii Conference. Join us at 3289 Poipu Road in Koloa!
by admin | Apr 5, 2016 | News
Koloa Union Church has begun a search for a new Music Director. We are looking for a qualified musician who is able to lead congregational singing in English and Hawaiian, and plan and implement special music for worship services. All applicants are requested to review the position description, then send an application, including 3 references, to kucofc@gmail.com or to the church office: P.O. Box 536 (3289 Poipu Road), Koloa, HI 96756.
Click the following link to see the position description:
Click the following links for the application for employment:
by admin | Mar 28, 2016 | News
LIMITED HOURS AT THE CHURCH OFFICE
The Koloa Union Church office will be operating on limited hours until April 21. Dollie Brierley will be filling in as her schedule permits and will be checking messages on the church phone (742-6622) Monday through Thursday while our Administrative Assistant, Penny Osuga, is on vacation.
Kahu Alan Akana will be in the office this week Monday and Tuesday (8-11 a.m.) and in meetings and appointments away from the office most of the rest of the week.
Please leave a message if you wish to speak with Auntie Dollie or Kahu Akana.
WAINEKE WORK DAY
The Waineke Cabins Committee (including our own Uncle Diki Sugawa) will be hosting a special event this weekend, April 1st and 2nd:
- Friday, beginning at 3 p.m. Games, free time, singing, sharing about the cabins, and Uncle Diki’s famous oxtail soup for dinner!
- Saturday: Painting, cleaning, fixing up the cabins and grounds, plus some free time for hiking and relaxing. Bring a brush if you want to paint.
Added Bonus: There is no fee for spending the night at the cabins on Friday night!
For additional info or to register to attend, contact Rev. Glenn Frazier (634-0041).
“Weekly News of the Church” is provided by Koloa Union Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a member of the Kauai Association and Hawaii Conference. Join us at 3289 Poipu Road in Koloa!
by admin | Mar 28, 2016 | Message from Kahu
Mary Magdalene on Easter Morning
I love this picture of Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning. Without seeing her face, we can feel her sense of loss, grief and utter despair. Jesus, her beloved teacher and mentor, is dead and someone has stolen his body. What more could be taken from Mary?
On Easter Sunday, we read the story of the resurrection from John’s Gospel. John’s account is unique in three particular ways: Mary Magdalene is all alone at the tomb of Jesus; it is still dark when she visits it; Jesus is there at the tomb. The other 3 Gospels portray Mary with other women at (or after) dawn, and Jesus never meets her there. John is painting a picture of Mary all alone in the darkness of her grief; and yet (to her surprise), Jesus is alive and visits her at the tomb. She doesn’t recognize him at first, even as he talks with her; but then, when she hears Jesus calling her by name, she suddenly recognizes him and her life is changed forever.
There is an important message in this story for us: Even in our darkest and most alone moments in life, God continues to be present. We may not recognize God’s presence. We may not be able to see at all in our darkest moments. Nevertheless, God is always there…always loving us…and always inviting us to open our hearts to receive and give love.
May we recognize God’s loving presence during this Easter season, and may our lives be changed forever!
Aloha nui!
Kahu Alan Akana
“A Message from Kahu Alan Akana” is provided most weeks by the Kahu (Pastor) of Koloa Union Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a member of the Kauai Association and Hawaii Conference. Join us at 3289 Poipu Road in Koloa!
by admin | Mar 28, 2016 | Newsletter
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The Newsletter is provided monthly by Koloa Union Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a member of the Kauai Association and Hawaii Conference. Join us at 3289 Poipu Road in Koloa!
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