by admin | Feb 24, 2018 | News
HENRY OPUKAHA`IA SCHOLARSHIP OFFERING This past week was the 200th anniversary of Henry’s death and we will be collecting an offering in his honor this coming Sunday, February 25! Each year around the end of February, churches throughout the Hawai`i Conference of the United Church of Christ collect the Henry Opukaha`ia Scholarship Offering. Henry Opukaha`ia was a young Hawaiian who sailed to New England, converted to Christianity, and is credited for inspiring the first missionaries to sail to Hawai`i from New England in the early 1800’s. The offering goes into a fund to support clergy training by providing financial aid for seminary, postgraduate and continuing educational expenses. Please give with generous hearts.
MEN’S BREAKFAST The men of the church gather on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Kalapaki Joe’s in Poipu. They will be meeting every Tuesday until further notice.
WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPERS AND LENTEN REFLECTIONS We meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in Moore Hall for soup and then spend time reflecting and discussing the theme of “Blessings.” Each Sunday during Lent, Kahu will focus on a particular kind of blessing during his sermon and then use that topic for our time together the following Wednesday evening. Throughout the Season of Lent, Kahu will be following one chapter per week of John O’Donohue’s book, To Bless the Space between Us: A Book of Blessings.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH EVENT This Sunday, February 25, after Aloha Hour! Please check in with Tiffany Marrotte if you and/or your kids plan to participate. $5 per person.
MOBILITY SCOOTER A resident of Sun Village in Lihue has a mobility scooter which she would like to donate to someone who can use it. Contact Kahu Akana if you are interested.
THE LATEST COCONUT WIRELESS The Council of the Hawaii Conference of the United Church of Christ shares news on the Coconut Wireless, the regular newsletter of the HCUCC. If you would like to keep abreast on news, opportunities and events, please click HERE for this past week’s news. If you like what you see, you may subscribe and get every issue of the Coconut Wireless automatically.
PRAYERS & SQUARES Contact Angela Dressel if you would like to get involved in praying for people in crisis or helping to make quilt squares for those in crisis.
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ALAN AKANA GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
Featuring Alan’s watercolors of the flowers of Hawaii!
Sunday, February 25, 1-5 p.m.
Celebrating Our One-Year Anniversary!
Be the first to see Alan’s latest watercolor!
(He spent over 6 months working on it!)
Live Entertainment!
Delicious Refreshments!
20% Discount on All Purchases!
“Talk Story” with Alan about his Art!
Fabulous Door Prizes!
(Including a print of Alan’s latest piece!)
A great opportunity to introduce
your friends & neighbors to Alan and his art,
and raise money for the parsonage while having fun!
Located in the Smith Memorial Parsonage
3281 Waikomo Road, Koloa
The proceeds from sales benefit the care of the parsonage!
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“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 | Feb 14, 2018 | News
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The men of the church gather on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Kalapaki Joe’s in Poipu. They will be meeting every Tuesday until further notice.
SHROVE TUESDAY/MARDI GRAS/FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER February 13, 2018, Tuesday, 6 p.m.
It is the day before Ash Wednesday, marked by feasting and celebration before the observance of the Lent fast. Started in the Middle Ages, restricted and perishable food was all consumed on Shrove Tuesday to avoid spoilage and waste. Join us for a fun pancake supper!
ASH WEDNESDAY February 14, 2018
We mark Ash Wednesday as the first day of Lent, which is traditionally a time of fasting and prayer in preparation for receiving or reaffirming baptism on Easter. We will begin the evening with a Soup Supper at 6 p.m. in Moore Hall and then move into the sanctuary at 7 o’clock for the service of the ashes.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Monday, February 19, Presidents’ Day
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Coming Up…
WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPERS AND LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Beginning February 21, we will meet at 6 p.m. in Moore Hall for soup and then spend time reflecting and discussing the theme of “Blessings.” Each Sunday during Lent, Kahu will focus on a particular kind of blessing during his sermon and then use that topic for our time together the following Wednesday evening. Throughout the Season of Lent, Kahu will be following one chapter per week of John O’Donohue’s book, To Bless the Space between Us: A Book of Blessings. A limited number of copies in hardcover edition will be available for $18 beginning Ash Wednesday, February 14. Please contact Kahu or Penny if you would like a book reserved for you.
PRAYERS & SQUARES
Contact the church office if you would like to get involved in praying for people in crisis or helping to make quilt squares for those in crisis.
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“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 | Feb 8, 2018 | News
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
The February edition of the Koloa Union Church Newsletter is now available. Click HERE to see the online version or pick up a copy at the church.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The men of the church gather on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Kalapaki Joe’s in Poipu. They will be meeting every Tuesday until further notice.
THE LATEST COCONUT WIRELESS
The Council of the Hawaii Conference of the United Church of Christ shares news on the Coconut Wireless, the regular newsletter of the HCUCC. If you would like to keep abreast on news, opportunities and events, please click HERE for this past week’s news. If you like what you see, you may subscribe and get every issue of the Coconut Wireless automatically.
PRAYERS & SQUARES
Contact Angela Dressel if you would like to get involved in praying for people in crisis or helping to make quilt squares for those in crisis.
AND COMING UP……
SHROVE TUESDAY/MARDI GRAS/FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
February 13, 2018, Tuesday, 6 p.m.
It is the day before Ash Wednesday marked by feasting and celebration before the observance of the Lent fast. Started in the Middle Ages, restricted and perishable food was all consumed on Shrove Tuesday to avoid spoilage and waste. Join us for a fun pancake supper!
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 14, 2018
We mark Ash Wednesday as the first day of Lent, which is traditionally a time of fasting and prayer in preparation for receiving or reaffirming baptism on Easter. We will begin the evening with a Soup Supper at 6 p.m. in Moore Hall and then move into the sanctuary at 7 o’clock for the service of the ashes.
COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, February 18, in Kahu’s office after Aloha Hour.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, February 19, Presidents’ Day
WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPERS AND LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Beginning February 21, we will meet at 6 p.m. in Moore Hall for soup and then spend time reflecting and discussing the theme of “Blessings.” Each Sunday during Lent, Kahu will focus on a particular kind of blessing during his sermon and then use that topic for our time together the following Wednesday evening. Throughout the Season of Lent, Kahu will be following one chapter per week of John O’Donohue’s book, To Bless the Space between Us: A Book of Blessings. A limited number of copies in hardcover edition will be available for $18 beginning Ash Wednesday, February 14. Please contact Kahu or Penny if you would like a book reserved for you.
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“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 | Feb 6, 2018 | Message from Kahu
The Source of Our Energy
Creator of the Universe
Isaiah 40:21-31
A Note from Kahu Alan Akana
On Sunday, I shared some of my experiences being outdoors on Kaua`i with my son Palani when he was visiting in early January. We went out on a boat and saw whales, dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, as well as spectacular scenery all along the southern shores of our beautiful island between Port Allen and Lihu`e. We also went on some wonderful hikes, including an all-day hike into the crater of Wai`ale`ale, which is known as one of the wettest places on earth. Fortunately, we hiked on one of the rare days when there were blue skies and no rain, yet waterfalls were abundant! It occurred to me that there are times when I should be too tired to keep my eyes open and, yet, I have tons of energy. It is often when I am surrounded by natural beauty when this occurs.
After reading from Isaiah, chapter 40, which is one of my favorite parts of the Bible, I realized that Isaiah must have known this very same thing. Listen to the words of Isaiah as he declares the majesty of creation:
It is the Holy One who sits above the circle of the earth…who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in…
Regarding the stars and the planets, Isaiah proclaims:
Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? The One who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing.
And regarding everything on the earth, Isaiah asks the rhetorical question and then immediately answers it:
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
Isaiah seemed to know this natural energy that came from being open to awe and wonder, for he then said:
The everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth…gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
May you be filled with energy this week. If you find yourself lagging, I encourage you to take a walk outside…look around…observe God’s creative energy in action…breathe it in…and give thanks for all the beauty…and energy!
Aloha nui loa,
Kahu Alan Akana
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Our Kahu (Pastor) offers a weekly message in church most Sundays during the year. Click HERE to see a video of this week’s message. You may also see the Koloa Union Church YouTube channel to see many of his past messages and subscribe in order be notified when a new message is posted. Please share these videos with friends and invite them to church. Please feel free to “Like” any of the videos you see and share them on social media, such as Facebook, so that others will notice them.
“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.
by admin | Feb 5, 2018 | Newsletter
Click HERE to see the February 2018 Newsletter.
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