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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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Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina April 10th, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road 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). Lectio Divina will resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in March. Check with Karen Johnson for the location. Please let Kahu or Karen Johnson know if you will be attending.

Church Breakfast

Church Breakfast Tuesday, April 23rd 8-9:30 a.m.

Join us for breakfast at a brand new restaurant in Koloa! Break + Feast KOLOA VILLAGE • 5460 KOLOA RD RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office by April 21st Because we have such a large group, you may call ahead to place your order. Identify yourself as part of the Koloa Union Church group. Menu and Reservations

Youth Event

`Aha Mokupuni

Prayers & Squares

Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, May 7th, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group is creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital. 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

 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 April 7: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
Readings for April 14: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48
Readings for April 21: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Readings for April 28: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8

Sunday Volunteers

To Our Worship Leaders

Dr. Ellen Caringer, Dr. Nancy Murphy,
Taka Harada, Dr. Doug Duvauchelle, Steve Sparks, Debbie Gunning and Becky Sakimae for music! Our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Walt Weiss! Our youth lay readers and bell ringers!

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Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

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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!

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina March 13th, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road 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). Lectio Divina will resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in March. Check with Karen Johnson for the location. Please let Kahu or Karen Johnson know if you will be attending.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday March 24, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus entering Jerusalem! Our Sunday school and youth will start the service off with the procession of the palms during the prelude. Children and youth please arrive by 10 a.m. Those who arrive late will be asked to wait outside the main doors of the sanctuary until the Procession of the Palms finishes.

Church Breakfast

Church Breakfast Tuesday, March 26 8-9:30 a.m.

Join us for breakfast at a brand new restaurant in Koloa! Break + Feast KOLOA VILLAGE • 5460 KOLOA RD RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office by March 24 Because we have such a large group, you may call ahead to place your order. Identify yourself as part of the Koloa Union Church group. Menu

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday and three days before Easter when Jesus shared a meal with his disciples. “Maundy” comes from the Old French word “mande” and the Latin “mandatum,” which means “mandate,” “command” or “commandment.” At the meal, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet as a demonstration of loving service and then said to them, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” Join us in the sanctuary as we commemorate Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and reflect on his command to be loving servants to one another. This will be a time of Scripture reading, reflection, prayer, music, and the Lord’s Supper.

Easter Egg Decorating & Lunch

Good Friday Activity

March 29, 11. a.m. in Moore Hall Most of the eggs will be used in the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday! You can probably take some eggs home with you… Or leave some to share with worshipers on Easter Sunday! RSVP by signing up on the signup sheet at church or by TEXTING Tiffany Marrotte by March 24: 808-651-1397

Easter Sunday

WORSHIP SERVICE

Celebrating the Resurrection of Christ! Please remember that this is one of our Sunday morning services with high attendance. Those who are able and willing are invited to park on Poipu and Waikomo Roads, or on the lawn just east of the parsonage. (Please do NOT park in the parsonage driveway or yard.) Please arrive a bit early for a good seat.

EASTER EGG HUNT

After Church Bring your Easter basket or container! Middle schoolers and high schoolers will hide the eggs during Sunday school. Meet in the Sunday school room for instructions.

PICNIC LUNCH

After the Easter Egg Hunt Hot dogs, pork and beans, chips, desserts and drinks $5 donation is requested. All ages are invited as we gather for our Easter lunch! Please see the signup sheet on the church bulletin board if you plan to join us for lunch.

One Great Hour of Sharing

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

Supporting Disaster Relief, Refugees & Development “It’s Time to Share” Easter Sunday One Great Hour of Sharing is one of four special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ. This Lenten Offering supports the disaster, refugee, and development ministries of the United Church of Christ. This year’s theme “It’s Time to Share” is very relevant: OGHS supports earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, Ukrainian refugees who have fled for safety, and victims of weather-related disasters in the U.S. and throughout the world. The OGHS offering will be collected on Easter Sunday. Offering envelopes will be provided. Please indicate “OGHS” in the note section of your check or in the “Comments” box on our website donation page. Thank you for considering a generous donation to One Great Hour of Sharing!

Prayers & Squares

Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, April 2nd, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group is creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital. 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

 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 March 10: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-22; John 3:14-21

Readings for March 17: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrew 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

Readings for March 24: Psalm 118:1-29; Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-16

Readings for Maundy Thursday: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-19; 1 Corinthains 11:23-26; John 13:1-35

Readings for Good Friday: Isaiah 52:13-53:12: Psalm 22; Hebrews 10″16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16-5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42

Readings for Holy Saturday: Job 14:1-14; Lamentations 3:1-24; Psalm 31:1-16; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Matthew 27:57-66; John 19:38-42

Readings for March 31: Acts 10:34-43; Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18; Mark 16:1-8

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!

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina February 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road 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). Lectio Divina will resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in March. Check with Karen Johnson for the location. Please let Kahu or Karen Johnson know if you will be attending.

Youth News

Volunteers Needed

Ash Wednesday

Henry Opukahaia Offering

Church Breakfast

Prayers & Squares

Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, March 5, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group is creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital. 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

 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 February 11: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

Readings for February 18: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

Readings for February 25: Genesis 17:1-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38; Mark 9:2-9

Readings for March 3: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22

Readings for March 10: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-22; John 3:14-21

Readings for March 17: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrew 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

Readings for March 24: Psalm 118:1-29; Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-16

Readings for March 31: Acts 10:34-43; Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18; Mark 16:1-8

Kalaupapa Sunday

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

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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 Notice

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: January 15, 2024

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina will continue to meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (except for Ash Wednesday, April 14). 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).

Youth News

Youth Bowling Night!

Adults are invited to join the youth on bowling night. Call Tiffany Marrotte if you have any questions.

Sunday, January 28, 2024 4:45-7:00 p.m. Smith Memorial Parsonage RSVP with Aunty Tiffany by Wednesday, January 24. Assistance with meals by church members is greatly appreciated!

Church Christmas Party

Friday, December 15th, 6 p.m.

The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road in Koloa

Bring a favorite holiday dish for the potluck dinner. See sign up sheet on bulletin board. Delicious Food Fun with Friends Christmas Caroling Parking is available on the parsonage property and on the lot just to the east of the carport.

Prayers & Squares

Prayers and Squares Tuesday, January 9th 2024 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, January 9th, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group is creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital.

If you or someone in your ohana are in need of a tangible representation of prayer, please contact Debbie Gunning to request a quilt.

Church Breakfast

Tuesday, January 23 8-9:30 a.m. Join us for breakfast at a brand new restaurant in Koloa! Break + Feast KOLOA VILLAGE • 5460 KOLOA RD RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office by January 21.

Annual Meeting

Ash Wednesday Service

February 14, 2024 7:00 P.M. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Each year we gather at the church for a time of hearing the Scriptures, prayer and meditation, followed by the placing of ashes on our foreheads. The ashes serve as a reminder of our mortality and our need for Christ and God’s loving presence in the midst of life and death.

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 January 6: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

Readings for January 7: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11

Readings for January 14: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51

Readings for January 21: Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20

Readings for January 28: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28

Readings for February 4: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-21; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39

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 Notice

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: December 25 & 26 January 1, 2024

Happy Holidays!

Mahalo to Joey Rebb for creating our beautiful Christmas wreath once again!

The Sundays of Advent

Celebrate our Centennial during the worship service!

The Sundays of Advent Join Us for Worship When We Light The Advent Candles As We Anticipate the Coming of Christ

Christmas Program

Sunday, December 10 Our children and youth have been practicing for weeks for the annual Christmas program, which will be presented in church on Sunday. You are invited to experience this special presentation and experience the talents of the young people of the church.

Youth Christmas Party

Youth Christmas Party!

Be sure to RSVP ASAP if you haven’t already!

We have a vibrant and active youth group for middle and high school students, which meets at least monthly on a Sunday evening and usually includes a time of learning, prayer, checking in with one another, fellowship, lots of fun and a delicious meal! Contact Tiffany Marrotte, our youth director, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

Upcoming Dates: January 5, 2024 Bowling! January 14, 2024 Time & Location TBD

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina

Wednesday, December 13th
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

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). RSVP by Sunday, December 10th

Church Christmas Party

Friday, December 15th, 6 p.m.

The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road in Koloa

Bring a favorite holiday dish for the potluck dinner. See sign up sheet on bulletin board. Delicious Food Fun with Friends Christmas Caroling Parking is available on the parsonage property and on the lot just to the east of the carport.

Christmas Quilt Drawing

Supporting “Hands On Global”

Our church’s Prayers and Squares Ministry has made a beautiful Christmas quilt to be in a lucky number drawing with all funds sent to Hands on Global (HOG). Many of us have been blessed to hear of Cathy Evan’s travels around the world with HOG, working with medical professionals in some of the world’s most devastated places, due to war, the displacement of people from their homelands, natural disasters, etc.

The quilt will be on display and tickets available before and after worship services. Tickets may also be obtained online or by sending a check to the church’s P.O. Box. Please note “Hands on Global” on the note section of your check or the comment box on our website’s online donation page.

The drawing will be held during church service on Sunday, December 17.

If you have any questions, call Sheila Harman at (717) 514-9020. Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25.

DONATE TO HANDS ON GLOBAL

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve Service Candles & Carols

December 24 7:30 p.m. Christmas Carols Special Music The Christmas story Lighting of the Candles

Doors will open at 7 p.m. We anticipate a large crowd. Those wishing to sit together should come early.

United Church of Christ Christmas Fund

To Be Collected on December 24
Sunday Morning and Christmas Eve Services

This special offering, administered by the United Church of Christ Pension Boards, provides direct financial assistance to retired and active UCC authorized ministers and lay employees and their surviving spouses, including pension and health premium supplementation, emergency assistance, and Christmas “thank you” checks. Each year, UCC congregations throughout the country collect this offering to assist faithful servants of God who are facing financial difficulties. We not only share hope, peace, joy and love with them; but they, in turn, pass these things along to others in their communities and in the world.

We will collect the Christmas Fund offering on December 24 at Sunday morning and Christmas Eve services. Offering envelopes will be provided.

Please write checks to “Koloa Union Church” and write “Christmas Fund” on the note section of your check. If you would like to make a donation online, please write “Christmas Fund” in the comment section.

Thank You for Supporting The Christmas Fund!

DONATE TO THE CHRISTMAS FUND

Prayers & Squares

Prayers and Squares Tuesday, January 2nd 2024 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, January 2, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group is creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital.

If you or someone in your ohana are in need of a tangible representation of prayer, please contact Debbie Gunning to request a quilt.

Youth Bowling Night

Youth Bowling Night with Koloa Union Youth Group

RSVP with Aunty Tiff at 808-651-1397 by Friday December 29th

Annual Church Meeting

Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Right after the Worship Service)

All Members are encouraged to attend.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The congregation will meet on Sunday, January 28, after the worship service for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We ask members to attend in order to have a voting quorum.

Some of the items on our agenda:

• Vote for Officers of the church, Council Members, Deacons and Committee Chairs
• Review and approve our budget for 2024
• Receive reports from Kahu Akana and other church leaders
• Receive our updated Church Directory
• Hear about plans for 2024, including our kitchen remodel
• A time for questions and answers

NOTE: Committee chairpersons are reminded to submit your annual reports to the office by January 14.

Annual Church Meeting

Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Right after the Worship Service)

All Members are encouraged to attend.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The congregation will meet on Sunday, January 28, after the worship service for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We ask members to attend in order to have a voting quorum.

Some of the items on our agenda:

• Vote for Officers of the church, Council Members, Deacons and Committee Chairs
• Review and approve our budget for 2024
• Receive reports from Kahu Akana and other church leaders
• Receive our updated Church Directory
• Hear about plans for 2024, including our kitchen remodel
• A time for questions and answers

NOTE: Committee chairpersons are reminded to submit your annual reports to the office by January 14.

Annual Church Meeting

Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Right after the Worship Service)

All Members are encouraged to attend.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The congregation will meet on Sunday, January 28, after the worship service for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We ask members to attend in order to have a voting quorum.

Some of the items on our agenda:

• Vote for Officers of the church, Council Members, Deacons and Committee Chairs
• Review and approve our budget for 2024
• Receive reports from Kahu Akana and other church leaders
• Receive our updated Church Directory
• Hear about plans for 2024, including our kitchen remodel
• A time for questions and answers

NOTE: Committee chairpersons are reminded to submit your annual reports to the office by January 14.

Open & Affirming

Koloa Union church received a thank you letter from the Open and Affirming Coalition, United Church of Christ, for our $250 donation. With our donations, they will be able to extend their advocacy and work, fund new educational programs, better access to resources and offer more support. This movement changes lives and hearts.!

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 December 3: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37

Readings for December 10: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-13; 2 Peter 3:8-16; Mark 1:1-8

Readings for December 17: Isaiah 6:1-11; Psalm 126; Luke 1:46-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-28

Readings for December 24: 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Luke 1:46-55; Psalm 89:1-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

Readings for Christmas Day: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-20

Readings for December 31: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40

Readings for New Year’s Day: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelations 21:1-7; Matthew 25:31-46

Readings for January 7: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11