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Church Office Closed 

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: 

November 11th Veterans Day

November 28th Thanksgiving Day

Stewardship Committee

Thank you to everyone who has given generously to our general fund this year! We have paid our mission commitments, salaries, insurance, utility and maintenance bills, costs for our website, newsletter, some large unexpected expenses and so much more! Most importantly, we have provided a welcoming space and inspirational worship services for everyone who has visited us, and we have carried out our mission and service to the community! Thank you also to everyone who submitted a commitment card for 2025, as that is such a huge help for us as we begin the process of creating next year’s budget during the next couple of weeks.

As the year winds down, here are 3 requests for you to consider:

1. Please fulfill your annual commitment/pledge by the end of December or earlier if possible.
2. Please consider an extra “over and above” Christmas gift to the church to assure that we end the year in the black.
3. Please send us your commitment card for 2025 by November 10 if you haven’t already done so.
4. Please consider leaving a portion of your estate (a dollar amount or a percentage) to Kōloa Union Church when you update your will or trust. You can designate your gift to a favorite area of ministry or give an undesignated gift for the Church Council to decide as important needs and ministries arise.

Stop The Bleed CATs for Ukraine

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Donations

Please bring your spare change, cash or checks to feed the Outreach Jar that supports our holiday community outreach.

Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes

We will again feed hungry families on the south shore. You can sign up to bring specific food items to pack in our Thanksgiving boxes or make a cash/check donation. All food items will need to be delivered to the church by Wednesday, November 20th. Sign up at church by November 17: that’s just one week from this Sunday!

Christmas Stockings. We will deliver Christmas stockings filled with gift cards and goodies to families who are struggling financially. Funds for the Christmas Stockings will be collected through December 15th.

Thanks to Becky Sakimae, Amber Strong and our church youth who will shop, pack and deliver the items!

Kitchen Update

Kitchen Update

A Modern, Stainless Steel, Fully-Equipped Kitchen

With Serving Windows Into Moore Hall and the Patio!

Progress Continues!

The new walls are up—adding extra floorspace! Plumbing and electrical wiring to the kitchen are complete! The concrete floor has been poured! In the coming weeks, the workers will complete the finishing work, install the new windows, cabinets, fans and lights, counters and appliances! We should be able to use the kitchen in about a month!

Due to construction material and kitchen appliances, we will be keeping Moore Hall closed until it is safe to enter. As an active construction zone, please be extra cautious when walking on the property, as there are a handful of tripping hazards and some broken glass on the south side of Moore Hall. Please keep an extra eye on the keiki!

Any additional funds that we raise for this project will be used to stock the kitchen once it is completed. You may also donate specific items that we identify as necessary to have a fully functional kitchen.

THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to the kitchen fund!

Mahalo nui loa!

Sanctuary Windo Repair

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

2nd Sundays & By Appointment Drop by and visit!

See what’s new! See what’s coming! After closing temporarily in December, 2023, as Kahu prepared for and enjoyed his sabbatical in Europe, the gallery is now open most days by appointment and will be open on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. beginning in August.

Re-Opening Reception Sunday, August 11 2 – 5 p.m.

“Overwhelmed with Wonder” Sabbatical Reflections Alan Akana Gallery will host a reception when Kahu will share about his sabbatical at 3 p.m. He will also play a slide show and sign photo books, Overwhelmed with Wonder, from his sabbatical. The slide show and book contain some of his favorite photos from his trip, and the book contains personal reflections about “wonder.”

Alan Akana Gallery Is Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: alanakanagallery@gmail.com Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Visit Gallery

Youth News

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

HOLIDAY HOURS

Black Friday & Saturday Sale
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Refreshments and free gifts for all visitors!

Extensive price reductions on many items!

Sunday Open Houses
December 1, 8 & 15
Noon to 6 p.m.

As always, also open by appointment

Alan Akana Gallery Is Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: alanakanagallery@gmail.com Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Visit Gallery

Prayers & Squares

Lectio Divina

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 November 10: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Psalm 127; 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrew 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-22

Readings for November 17: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrew 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8

Readings for November 24: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Daniel 7:9-14; Psalm 93; Revelations 1:4-8; John 18:22-27

Readings for December 1: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36

Thank You For Serving

More Fun Pictures Since Our Last News Letter

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

World Communion Sunday

Neighbors in Need is the United Church of Christ’s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries, justice and advocacy efforts and direct service projects. This year’s emphasis is on mental health.

Together with UCC congregations throughout the country, we make a huge difference in making the world a healthier and more just place for all. Please consider a generous donation.

Special offering envelopes will be provided in your bulletins on that day. Also, checks may be sent to the church office, made out to “Koloa Union Church” with “Neighbors in Need” or “NIN” written in the note section. If you make an online donation, be sure to write “Neighbors in Need” in the “Comment” box.

Community Outreach

Salvation Army Lunches

Our next Outreach event is serving lunch and providing cleanup services on Wednesday, October 30, 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m. at the Hanapepe Salvation Army. There is also often a need for extra servers for their Thanksgiving event (usually the Wednesday before Thanksgiving). If you are interested in helping out at either or both remaining events this year, please contact Belinda Bartels at (253)350-0087 or bbartelswa@msn.com.

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Donations

Please bring your spare change, cash or checks to feed the Outreach Jar that supports our holiday community outreach.

Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes

We will again feed hungry families on the south shore. You can sign up to bring specific food items to pack in our Thanksgiving boxes or make a cash/check donation. All food items will need to be delivered to the church by Wednesday, November 20th. Sign up at church by November 17: that’s just one week from this Sunday!

Christmas Stockings. We will deliver Christmas stockings filled with gift cards and goodies to families who are struggling financially. Funds for the Christmas Stockings will be collected through December 15th.

Thanks to Becky Sakimae, Amber Strong and our church youth who will shop, pack and deliver the items!

Kitchen Update

Kitchen Update

A Modern, Stainless Steel, Fully-Equipped Kitchen

With Serving Windows Into Moore Hall and the Patio!

Progress Continues!

During the last few weeks, construction workers have been erecting walls, installing plumbing and electrical wiring, and more! Feel free to take a look on Sunday mornings! As an active construction zone, please be extra cautious when walking in the patio area, as there are a handful of tripping hazards. Please keep an extra eye on the keiki as well!

Once the construction is completed, we plan to install shelf and drawer lining and stocking with cookware, serving items and supplies. Barring any unforeseen complications, we plan to begin using our new kitchen sometime in November. Be sure to check next month’s newsletter regarding progress and plans for Aloha Hour after church.

Any additional funds that we raise for this project will be used to stock the kitchen once it is completed. You may also donate specific items that we identify as necessary to have a fully functional kitchen. Scroll down to see some of the items we have identified so far….

Mahalo nui loa!

Lectio Divina

Youth News

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

OPEN HOUSE

2nd Sunday of Each Month 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Next Open House October 13 Featuring Kahu’s updated slideshow: Photographs and Watercolors Of Indigenous Hawaiian Flowers Also Open by Appointment

Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: alanakanagallery@gmail.com Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Church Breakfast

Join us for breakfast in Koloa Village! Break + Feast

Tuesday, October 22 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.  Koloa Village* 5460 Koloa Road

RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office You may place your order ahead of time. (They are closed on Mondays)

Identify yourself as part of the Koloa Union Church group Join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for delicious food and a fun time getting to know others from Koloa Union Church! Location each month to be determined. Please RSVP by signing up on the church bulletin board or contacting the church office.

Commitment Sunday

October 27th

The Blessing of Commitments Muffins and Malasadas! Kanikapila!

Join us during our worship service as we wrap up our theme “Just Imagine.” We will also bless our financial commitments for 2025, so please bring your completed commitment card with you or mail it to the church before the 27th in order for us to include everyone’s commitment in our time of blessing. There will be extra commitment cards at church for those who forget.

Right after church, join us on the patio for fresh baked carrot pineappl muffins, compliments of Keoki’s Paradise and gluten-free mochi malasadas from Kauai Poke Co., along with beverages.

Back in the sanctuary, Doug Duvauchelle will then lead us in kanikapila—an informal Hawaiian musical jam session! Bring your musical instruments, your singing voices, and your favorite hula attire. Feel free to also just come and listen and watch!

`Aha Mokupuni

Prayers & Squares

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 October 6: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26; Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrew 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16

Readings for October 13: Job 23:1-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Amos 5:6-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrew 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31

Readings for October 20: Job 38:1-41; Psalm 104:1-26; Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrew 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45

Readings for October 27: Job 42:1-17; Psalm 34:1-22; Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrew 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

Readings for November 3: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrew 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34

Thank You For Serving

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

Kitchen Update

Alan Akana Gallery

Lectio Divina

Leadership Retreat

Leadership Retreat

Saturday, September 14, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road

Calling All Leaders, Potential Leaders, and Those Wishing To Participate!

The Church Council, Board of Deacons and anyone else who would like to participate, is invited to a Leadership Retreat at the parsonage! We will celebrate our past accomplishments and look ahead to create a new vision for the church, based on what we feel God leading us to be and do.

We appreciate your input and visions.

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Church On The Beach

Youth News

Church Breakfast

Tuesday, September 24 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Join us for breakfast in Koloa Village! Break + Feast

Koloa Village* 5460 Koloa Road

RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office

You may place your order ahead of time.

(They are closed on Mondays)

Identify yourself as part of the Koloa Union Church group. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for delicious food and a fun time getting to know others from Koloa Union Church!

Location each month to be determined.

Please RSVP by signing up on the church bulletin board or contacting the church office.

Prayers & Squares

Neighbors In Need

Special Mission Offering

Sunday, October 6

The Neighbors in Need offering will be collected on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Neighbors in Need is the United Church of Christ’s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries, justice and advocacy efforts and direct service projects.

Together with UCC congregations throughout the country, we make a huge difference in making the world a healthier and more just place for all. Please consider a generous donation.

Special offering envelopes will be provided in your bulletins on that day. Also, checks may be sent to the church office, made out to “Koloa Union Church” with “Neighbors in Need” or “NIN” written in the note section. If you make an online donation, be sure to write “Neighbors in Need” in the “Comment” box.

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 September 15: Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19; Isaiah 50:4-10; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38

Readings for September 22: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:9; Mark 9:30-37

Readings for September 29: Esther 7:1-10; 9:20-22; Psalm 124; Numbers 11:4-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50

Mahalo To Our Volunteers

More Fun Pics

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

Church Office Closed 

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: August 15th,  September 2nd, 2024

In observance of Hawaii Statehood Day, Juneteenth and Labor

A Celebration of Life

Kitchen Update

3 Great Loves

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

2nd Sundays & By Appointment Drop by and visit!

See what’s new! See what’s coming! After closing temporarily in December, 2023, as Kahu prepared for and enjoyed his sabbatical in Europe, the gallery is now open most days by appointment and will be open on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. beginning in August.

Re-Opening Reception Sunday, August 11 2 – 5 p.m.

“Overwhelmed with Wonder” Sabbatical Reflections Alan Akana Gallery will host a reception when Kahu will share about his sabbatical at 3 p.m. He will also play a slide show and sign photo books, Overwhelmed with Wonder, from his sabbatical. The slide show and book contain some of his favorite photos from his trip, and the book contains personal reflections about “wonder.”

Alan Akana Gallery Is Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: alanakanagallery@gmail.com Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Visit Gallery

Lectio Divina

Youth News

Hindu Monastery Tour

Church Breakfast Buffet

Tuesday, August 27 8-9:30 a.m. Kauai Poke Co. at Poipu Bay

2250 Ainako Street in Poipu (At the Poipu Bay Golf Course Club House)

Join us for a very special $20 breakfast buffet! Kauai Poke is offering this just to Koloa Union Church! (They are opening the restaurant just for us!) Directions: Drive pass the Grand Hyatt Resort. Make the next right on Ainako Street. Turn left into the only driveway. You’ve gone too far if you arrive at Shipwreck Beach. Park in the back if the front parking lot is full. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for delicious food and a fun time getting to know others from Koloa Union Church! Location each month to be determined. Please RSVP by signing up on the church bulletin board or contacting the church office.

Prayers & Squares

Leadership Retreat

Saturday, September 14, 2024 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road

Calling All Leaders, Potential Leaders, and Those Wishing To Participate! The Church Council, Board of Deacons and anyone else who would like to participate, is invited to a Leadership Retreat at the parsonage! We will celebrate our past accomplishments and look ahead to create a new vision for the church, based on what we feel God leading us to be and do. We invite anyone and everyone to join us! We appreciate your input and visions. RSVP by September 3rd

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 August 11: 2 Samuel 18:5-33; Psalm 130; 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35-511

Readings for August 18: 1 Kings 2:10-3:14; Psalm 111; Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58

Readings for August 25: 1 Kings 8:1-43; Psalm 84; Joshua 24:1-18; Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69

Readings for September 1: Psalm 45:1-9; Deuteronomy 4:1-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-23

Youth Sunday

Church Workday Success

Thank you to all volunteers who showed up with their buckets, rags, lawn tools, work gloves, enthusiasm and smiles! So much was accomplished inside and outside! There’s more to do, so see Dan or Penny if you would like to do some maintenance work on your own time.

Youth Gatherings

Koloa Plantation Days Parage

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

Church Office Closed 

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: June 11 & 19,  July 4, 2024

In observance of Kamehameha Day, Juneteenth and Independance Day

Lectio Divina

Happy Fathers Day

CATs For Ukraine

Youth Gathering

Church Breakfast

Prayers & Squares

Lectionary Readings

Sunday Volunteers

More Fun Pictures

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

Pentecost

May 19 is Pentecost Sunday! It is the day on which we celebrate the Holy Spirit among us. One of the symbols of the Holy Spirit is fire, which can be used either for purposes that are empowering or destructive. The Book of Acts makes it clear that God’s desire for us is to use our faith and our words to empower not only people but entire communities. When God’s Spirit descended upon the disciples as “tongues of fire,” they began telling people from all over the world what God was up to—not only in their lives but in the entire world. On that day some 3,000 decided to follow the way of Jesus! Pentecost reminds us of the unexpected possibilities when we use our faith and our words to build one another up.

On Pentecost Sunday, let us gather together and celebrate the Holy Spirit among us! Let us invite friends and family members to come and hear how our faith and our words can make a huge difference in the world! Let us give thanks that God’s Spirit is always with us!

RED on PENTECOST Red on Pentecost reminds us that our lives are set aflame with divine love! The color of Pentecost is RED. Our deacons will decorate the sanctuary in RED. You are invited to wear something RED.

STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH
“On Holy Ground” Each year on Pentecost we collect the “Strengthen the Church” offering, which is one of the annual offerings of the United Church of Christ. You can give by placing a donation in the envelope provided in your bulletin on Pentecost Sunday, by sending a check to the church office, or by giving online (with “Strengthen the Church” or “STC” on the note section of your check or the “Comment” box on our donation page).

STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH
“Strengthen the Church” supports the expansion of ministry and growth of the local UCC congregations, helps create a just world for all by investing in new ministries. Your gifts will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches, develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults. Thank you for giving generously!

Celebrating a Decade of Devotion

Koloa, HI – A decade of spiritual guidance and community leadership was celebrated at Koloa Union Church on Sunday, February 25, as the congregation honored the 10-year anniversary of Pastor Rev. Dr. Alan R. Akana. The church service transformed into a heartfelt tribute to Kahu Akana, with the community expressing their appreciation through personal stories, handcrafted lei, and a shared potluck feast.

Under Kahu Akana’s stewardship since February 2014, the church has undergone significant transformations, both in infrastructure and spirit. His innovative fundraising initiatives have led to major renovations, improving the sanctuary and campus facilities, and establishing the church as a symbol of inclusivity with its Open & Affirming stance.

A lover of Hawaii’s flora, Dr. Akana’s passion has turned the church grounds into a welcoming retreat, and his watercolor paintings of native plants have supported the maintenance of the church’s historic Smith Memorial Parsonage.

With dynamic sermons and youth programs, he has expanded the congregation and invigorated community engagement. As Koloa Union Church looks ahead, the members stand united in their gratitude for Pastor Akana’s visionary leadership and look forward to continuing their journey with him.

Spring Gathering

Prayers & Squares

Lectio Divina

Mothers Day

Youth Event

Church Breakfast

Salvation Army

Kauai Pride Parade & Festival

Parade: 9-10 a.m.
Beginning at the Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot
Ending at the Historic County Building

Festival: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Historic County Building Lawn

Koloa Union Church will once again participate in the Kauai Pride Parade and then have a resource table set up afterwards during the festival. Members and friends of the church are invited to walk in the parade as we let the community know that our church welcomes everyone!

What To Wear / What To Bring
Wear your brightly colored clothing, rainbow clothing & accessories! Consider bringing sunscreen, water bottles, umbrellas!

Please Sign Up

See the signup sheet at church for the following:

Float Decoration (8-9 a.m.)

Participation in the Parade (8-10 a.m.)

Resource Table Setup (9-10 a.m.)

Volunteer for shift #1 at the table (10 a.m.-Noon)

Volunteer for shift #2 at the table (Noon-2 p.m.)

Resource Table Cleanup (2 p.m.)

Lectionary Readings

 Weekly Readings from the Bible

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 May 5: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

Readings for May 9, Ascension Day: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

Readings for May 12: Acts 1:15-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

Readings for May 19: Acts 2:1-21; Ezekial 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-36; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-16:15

Readings for May 26: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17

Readings for June 2: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:6-18; Deuteronomy 5:12-25; Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6

Sunday Volunteers

To Our Worship Leaders

Dr. Doug Duvauchelle, Chris Molina, Dr. Ellen Caringer, Taka Harada, Becky Sakimae, Steve Sparks for music! Our guest preachers/speakers: Rev. Dr. David Popham, Rev. Dr. Walt Weiss, Linda Kaauwai-Iwamoto, Rev. Kealahou Alika Our youth lay readers and bell ringers! To RoseTatiana Warken Ceballos for her beautiful hula!!

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