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KA LEO O KEALOHA ( The Voice of Love )
Kaumakapili Church 766 N. King St., Honolulu, HI 96817
Email: kaumakapili@yahoo.com Website: www.kaumakapili.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kaumakapili.org
“Nōlaila ho‘i, o ka mea lohe i kēia mau ‘ōlelo a‘u, a mala ho‘i ia,
E ho‘ohālike iā ia me ke kanaka na‘auao,
nana i kūkulu kona hale maluna o ka pōhaku.” [Mataio 7:24]
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them to practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” [Matthew 7:24]
Volume 11, Issue 10 Kepakemapa 2014
Scripture
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,
just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Aloha e na hoahanau me na hoaloha,
Those of you who know me know that I love
Facebook. I waited a long time to join. I enjoy all the
positive things posted and I make it my goal to try to post a
positive message daily.
But there is much that is not positive on Facebook.
Sometimes I find that people use Facebook to attack others
to hurt others with words. I choose to scroll past the
negative and not read the political stories of hate on either
side. I don’t get involved in the arguments. I don’t post
negative things. I collect inspirational pictures to post on
my personal page. I am adapting some of our pictures with
inspirational sayings and have created a page just for
positive posts. I see it as one of my missions to try to
increase the positive and uplifting posts on Facebook. I am
blessed to see people share my posts.
It is just a way of life we should aspire to live – be
positive and find the joy in life. It really isn’t that hard if
you start developing the habit of personal time with God
each morning. If you start out with God and decide it is
going to be a good day, you can frame your attitude to
see the bright side of things. It is so easy to encourage
others instead of putting them down. You just have to
give it a little thought.
My family always taught me, “If you can’t say
something nice, don’t say anything at all.” It is a good
policy. I never heard my mother say an unkind word
about anyone. Though I strive for that, it doesn’t always
work. Maybe I will get better. I need to try harder.
Aloha,
Kahu Kamanu
Prayer
God of awesome inclusive love, help us all become posi-
tive and find the joy in life. Help us be encouragers so
we can spread your love and care to the world.
Kahu’s Korner By Kahu Richard K. Kamanu
Kahu Mua
Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 8
September
September 7, 2014
Psalms 149
Matthew 18:15-20
Romans 13:8-14
September 14, 2014
Psalms 114
Matthew 18:21-35
Romans 14:1-12
September 21, 2014
Psalms 133
Matthew 20:1-16
Exodus 16:2-15
September 28, 2014
Psalms 138
Matthew 21:23-32
Exodus 17:1-7
Birthdays
SEPTEMBER
September 2 Sarah Balai
September 4 Janice Wolfe
September 9 John Cortez Sr.
Lana Sue Kaopua
Jayme Ioane
September 15 Kawehimaeole Umiamaka
September 18 Robert Maeshiro
September 19 Sean Jandoc
September 20 Dorothy Kihewa
September 22 Tracy Fernandez-Green
September 27 Margaret Wolf
Gabriel Malani
Roxanne Canonigo
September 28 Tommy Chronister Jr.
If you do not see your birthday listed, it means the office does not have the
information on file. Please contact the office with your information and we
will update our records.
September Flowers
September 7: Memory of Violet Tavares
September 14: Lorraine Maeshiro
September 21 In memory of Anne Ho, Ulu Sang, Beth Bright
and Pearl Sagario
September 28 Ka‘ala and Rosalie Carmack
The Kaumakapili Church Mission Statement Kaumakapili Church, thankful for the gifts received from God, founded in 1838 for the maka‘āinana, the common folk, rich in Hawai‘ian tradition and diverse backgrounds, bounded in covenant with all in the United Church of Christ, led by the Spirit, declares its mission to glorify God by bearing the fruits of God’s aloha and gifts, and so proving to be faithful disciples of Christ, who are equipped for the work of the ministry of proclaiming the good news for all people: by witnessing in word and deed, by serving those in need, by welcoming and receiving all people into the church fellowship, and by nurturing and equipping the church members for the growth of the Body of Christ.
Kaumakapili Church Choir
The Kaumakapili Choir retreat was held on Saturday, August 23, 2014. We
rehearsed songs for our upcoming Christmas Eve service. Songs that are commonly
sung throughout the Christmas season. So, it’s definitely not too late to come and
join us [the Kaumakapili Choir] Thursday evenings at 6:00pm in the choir loft to
practice.
Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 2 Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 7
Kepakemapa 2014 ACTIVITIES
Lāpule Pō‘akahi Pō‘alua Pō‘akolu Pō‘aha Pō‘alima Pō‘aono
1
OFFICE CLOSED Labor Day
2
3 4 5 Kahu’s Day Off
6
7
Sanctuary:
9-9:30a Children’s Worship Time 9:30 - 10:15a Baibala 10:30a-12n Worship Communion Board Room:
9-10a Ukulele Class
8 Kahu’s Day Off
9 Hale Aloha:
7:30-9 Food Bank Prep
10 Hale Aloha:
8:00-10:00 Food Bank Ke‘ena ‘Ohina:
5-8p Halau Board Room:
2-4p Ukulele Class (See Matt Motas to confirm)
11 Board Room:
3-5p Ukulele Class(See Matt Motas to confirm) Sanctuary:
6:00pm Choir Rehearsal
12
13 Ke’ena Ohina:
8am BOD Mtg. Annual Hunger Walk-Give Aloha, 8AM
14 Kahu’s Vacation Sanctuary: 9-9:30 Children’s Worship Time 9:30 - 10:15a Baibala 10:30a-12n Worship Board Room:
9-10a Ukulele Class 12n Council Mtg.
15 Kahu’s Day Off
16
17 Ke‘ena ‘Ohina:
5-8p Halau Board Room:
2-4p Ukulele Class(See Matt Motas to confirm)
18 Board Room:
3-5p Ukulele Class(See Matt Motas to confirm)
19 Ke’ena Ohina:
6pm Youth Group
20 Taste of Kalihi Dillingham Plaza
21
Sanctuary: 9-9:30 Children’s Worship Time 9:30 - 10:15a Baibala 10:30a-12n Worship Board Room:
9-10a Ukulele Class Aloha Sunday
22Kahu’s Day Off
23 Hale Aloha:
7:30-9 Food Bank Prep
24 Hale Aloha:
8:00-10:00 Food Bank Board Room:
2-4p Ukulele Class(See Matt Motas to confirm)
25 Board Room:
3-5p Ukulele Class(See Matt Motas to confirm)
26
27
28 Sanctuary: 9-9:30a Children’s Worship Time 9:30 - 10:15a Baibala 10:30a-12n Worship Board Room: 9-10a Ukulele Class Food Bank Sunday
29Kahu’s Day Off 30
09/11/14
Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 3 Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 6
KOKUA LAUREN KELLY
The Kokua ministry of
Kaumakapili Church under
its Board of Deacons is one
opportunity that the church
affords its members to serve
as lay readers, lunanui, help
collect the offering and aid
in the preparation for Sun-
day service, just to name a
few.
Among those who
responded to the call was
Lauren Kelly. When
Lauren moved from the
North Shore into town, she
transferred her membership
from our beloved sister church Lili‘uokalani to Kaumakapili
in 2013.
She immediately and faithfully served as Kokua. Yes,
“served”, because Lauren has had to relocate to Florida to be
near her family.
What made Lauren come to Kaumakapili? “I had
attended hoikes at Kaumakapili and really liked the
congregation and kahu, so it was an easy transition.” she
says.
Lauren was a Professor of Accounting at Hawai‘i
Pacific University for 12 years, teaching both undergraduate
and graduate students and doing administration, service and
research. Upon her retirement, she found it necessary to
return to her family who reside in Florida. We reluctantly
said aloha to Lauren on Sunday, August 10 and Lauren left
for Florida shortly thereafter.
Lauren shares some of her thoughts as Kokua at
Kaumakapili.
“I had served as a deacon at Lili'uokalani. When Jo-An
Goss invited me to serve as kokua, I thought it would be a
great opportunity to get to know the congregation but, more
importantly, provide spiritual support and compassion to the
Kaumakapili ohana. It is a very rewarding role. Anyone
who is interested in being a deacon, but is concerned about
the commitment or, perhaps, serving as lananui might con-
sidering serving as kokua to learn more about being a dea-
con.”
A memorable moment: “My most memorable moment
was helping with the luau this summer. I had participated
many times in Lili'uokalani's luau, and it was a wonderful
experience to work along side of my Kaumakapili ohana in
support of this important event. It was also a great oppor-
tunity to get to know the congregation better.”
Words of Wisdom: “Everyone, whether a member or
not, should find some way to serve at Kaumakapili. The
blessings from serving are too numerous to count.”
Mahalo and Aloha Lauren.
Kaumakapili is here for you.
May God go with you!
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER Mon., September 1 Labor Day (Offices Closed)
Sat., September 13 Hunger Walk Outreach, 8am
Sun., September 14 Confirmation Classes, 9:30am
Sunday School, 9:30am
Fri., September 19 Youth Group, 6pm
Sat., September 20 Taste of Kalihi
Give Aloha Campaign (All month)
October Sat., Oct. 4 Youth Cultural Huakai/Beach Day
Sun., Oct 5-8th UCC Camp Erdman Youth Camp
Sun., Oct. 12, 19, 26 Membership Orientation Classes
Fri./Sat., Oct. 17-18 ‘Aha Halawai-Big Island
Sat., Oct. 18th ‘Aha Mokupuni-Nuuanu, 8am
Sun., Oct 26 Fall Festival/OSCA Ho‘ike
Fri., Oct. TBA Youth Group Halloween Party
Continued from Page 1
Mahalo nui for
your continual support!
The Foodbank
In August, the Food Bank distributed 514 bags
of food to 893 adults and 419 children.
For the first six months of the year, the Food
Bank purchased over 18,000 pounds of food from
The Hawaii FoodBank and from Costco, at a cost of
$4,508 (compared to $3,464 at the same time last
year, a 30% increase. Some of the increase is due to
the timing of purchases). Total bags distributed in the
first six months: 2,960 (compared to 2,571 at the
same time last year, a 15% increase) to 5,115 adults
and 1,962 children.
The Hawaii FoodBank sponsored
the annual Walk for Hunger drive on
September 13th. Kaumakapili
supported the Walk by enlisting over
20 walkers. Sponsors' donations have
yet to be totaled, but are expected be
greater than last year. A big mahalo to
Aunty Wendy Garcia, Committee member, and
Aunty Claudia Kahalekulu for coordinating
Kaumakapili's participation this year.
United Healthcare has also donated $1,000 to the
Hunger Walk in the name of Kaumakapili Church. In
exchange they will place Medicare brochures on a
table. They will also provide two translators to be
available to the food bank (Chinese and Filipino) and
to answer questions about health insurance. There
will be no selling involved. More details will be
received this coming week during my meeting with
the community coordinator for United Healthcare.
Food Bank Sunday
The Council approved early in the year to allow the
Outreach Ministry Committee to place envelopes for
donations in the Sunday bulletins on Food Bank Sunday
(4th Sunday of the month). There have been three
collections so far this year totaling $1,272. In August
there were 23 envelopes placed in the offering plates.
Mahalo Ke Akua for the generous donations by our
church members and friends.
78059 Kaumakapili Church
Good Caretakers of the ‘Aina
Ready to be a good steward of the Earth?
Yes ,Stewardship does not only refer to money. Here
are some tips from our Kupuna and the HCUCC.
*Don't pollute by dumping old pills and medicines
down the drain or in the toilet. Save by using Hawaiian
salt and plants for medicine.
*For a cough coming on, gargle about 1/4 tsp. of Pa'akai,
Hawaiian Salt in a glass of hot water.
*For a sore throat, chew some young 'Ohi'a 'Ai,
Mountain Apple leaves .
*For a boil, make a poultice from Laukahi leaves which
have been rolled with Pa'akai and warmed in a
pan. Tape over the boil.
*For sore joints, drink some Wai niu, coconut water
daily.
*For Arthritis, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure, sip
some Noni juice daily. You can buy it in most
pharmacies.
*For burns, keep a small potted Aloe plant in the kitchen
or grow some in your garden. Just a small piece soothes
the burn.
*Reduce your junk mail. Visit sites such as
www.greendimes.com to learn how to remove your
name from direct marketing lists. Doing this can save 16
hours of junk mail sorting and 1.5 trees per year.
*Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. They last ten
times longer than incandescent bulbs and use about 70%
less electricity. One compact fluorescent saves about
600 lbs. of coal.
*Curb impulse shopping. Only buy what you need.
Purchase a toilet dam. It only costs about $10 and saves
40% water per flush.
*Use cloth bags or totes. Avoiding paper bags can save
one 15-year old tree annually, and avoiding plastic bags
saves oil.
*Compost all organic waste . You can reduce by 25%
what you send to a landfill.
For more information on Hawaiian Medicinal Plants,
check out the Library, or the Internet. For more tips on
being a good steward, check out the August edition of
The Friend on www.hcucc.org.
Our Churches Wider Mission
OCWM , Our Churches Wider Mission 5 for 5 Appeal
is coming soon! Check the church bulletin board to learn
about the two CONTESTS for OCWM. Entries can be submitted to Donald Schmidt via email at
dschmidt@hcucc.org or by mail to Hawai‘i Conference
UCC, 1848 Nu‘uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817.
Myrtle Vetekina-Stewart
Stewardship Committee
September
9
10
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October
7
8
21
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Food Prep Day
Distribution
Food Prep Day
Distribution
Food Prep Day
Distribution
Food Prep Day
Distribution
7:30-9:00am
7:30-10:00am
7:30-9:00am
7:30-10:00am
7:30-9:00am
7:30-10:00am
7:30-9:00am
7:30-10:00am
Food Bank Volunteer Schedule
Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 4 Ka Leo O Kealoha, page 5
Last month the
church was asked by
Kalihi Palama Health
Center to utilize
Kamalulaniokeone‘ula
to hold a health fair for
the community. Our
“yes” to the event
created in me a “?” for
the future. Since this
was a different type of
request and something that was new for us, I decided to
show up and observe the event.
Our church staff was on hand to make sure that the
physical needs were met for the event while Kahu Kamanu
shared with the people gathered a brief history of KPHC and
the tie to Kaumakapili. Various food vendors from the
immediate area were lined under portable tents down one
side of the mall while the other provided space for local craft
vendors and community service providers. Entertainment
was placed in front of the natural stage that sits under the
Banyan Tree while a local radio host highlighted booths and
products through out the morning. A nice white tent lined
the center isle of the mall where people could sit and enjoy
the day.
While sitting and taking this all in, I could not help but
thank God for the blessing of this place we now call
Kamalulaniokeone‘ula and the foresight the church had to
step out in faith. The Spirit that covered this community
event stirred within me the potential and possibility for
Kaumakapili to utilize this area not only for our own parking
but possibly a craft fair of our own, a community fair, a
community revival, or maybe a movie in the park for the
youth of the area, why not a community job fair or a cultural
fair? It may sound way out, but the potential is there for us
to expand Kaumakapili’s reach once again.
When you come to church on Sunday morning, take
some time to walk through this ground and take all the sites,
sounds, and even the smells in. You might choose to park
your car there during service to catch the shade that the trees
naturally give. While there consider the importance land is
to us as Hawaiians, thank God for the ability and foresight to
have purchased it, and spend some time asking Him what
does He want us to
do here? Lift that
up in your prayer
and let’s work
hand in hand to
make that
portion of our
vineyard a fruitful
place for the
generations to
come.
Trevor Maunakea
Resetting the Anchor
The church received an invitation by Kamehameha Schools in collaboration with
Partners in Development to be apart of the dedication of the new Bilingual Hawaiian-
English New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs.
It was held on Friday September 5, 2014 on the grounds of the Mission House
Museum. I decided to attend on the church’s behalf due to the relevance it has to our
church and its mission.
Our own Hauoli Akaka along with good friend
Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier hosted the event as
Former Kahu Laeula of Kaumakapili Kordell
Kekoa dedicated and blessed this new edition of the Baibala.
One of the phrases that jumped out as I listened had to do with a conversation
between leaders of Partners in Development and the Kamehameha Schools at
the outset of this project. The project was to attempt to reset the spiritual
anchor for our Hawaiian people by producing a product that spoke God’s word
in both Hawaiian and English. As we journey through this time of change in
pastoral leadership for ourselves, we too will be called to reset our spiritual anchor in the Word, our traditions, and our
purpose as a church.
This bilingual version of the bible for us is yet another tool to reach the next generation of Hawaiian 'opio,
continue to speak to the kupuna generation of their legacy, and remind us all of the importance of God’s word in our
lives no matter what language it is spoken.
I am hoping that as a church we will be able to either fill our pews or
our resource center with more than a few of these resources. As faithful
individuals, you are more than welcomed to purchase one for your
'ohana, for a friend in need, or for your children and grandchildren. An
order form can be found in the back table after worship or the one print-
ed in this newsletter.
For more information, contact our church office at 845-0908 and our
secretary will help you.
The Vineyard at 766
Aloha members, family, and friends.
I hope this issue of our newsletter finds you and your
Ohana in good health and in good Spirit.
The month of September brings new life to our church as
we embark on another Sunday School year. The board of
education will be utilizing the “Seasons of the Spirit:”
curriculum to educate our children about the Christian
lifestyle. I encourage all of us to renew ourselves in our faith
and to the work of the vineyard. Kahu Kamanu had a
challenging sermon on August 31st titled “Not to you Lord!”
based on Matthew 16:21-28. One of the key points driven
home was the commitment to the Christian lifestyle. Do we
decide to go beach on Sunday or attend Sunday school? Do I
say yes to this work but when it conflicts with my personal
life it’s ok to say No? It spoke straight to the heart of
Kaumakapili and to the cross that Christ calls us to bear. It is
only through the commitment of each of us to this all
encompassing Christian lifestyle that we will see growth
come to Kaumakapili once again. Let’s make this
commitment together as we now begin our educational life as
a church and move toward the celebration of Christ’s birth.
Our church council begins the faithful task of preparing
the vineyard for new pastoral leadership. We will most likely
move into what is called an Interim Period of the church come
April 2015 which may last up to a year. We are looking into
how best to supply the pulpit with a pastor or team of pastors
to give us the Word for the day. It will also encompass
pastoral help in the general board and committee work as
needed. Details will be worked out over the next few months
and we will have a plan by the end of this year.
Imi I Ke Kahu will be our focus for the new season in our
church. A search committee will be formed to begin the
process of looking on our behalf for the new pastorate of
Kaumakapili. One of the over arching focuses that seems to
be coming out of our people is the need to plant, cultivate, and
harvest the next generation of Kaumakapili. With that as a
target focus, the committee would be made up accordingly in
hopes that a Kahu or team of Kahu can be commissioned to
grow the church with younger families to insure the
continuance of the faith from generation to generation. This
can be a very anxious time for us yet exciting and rewarding
at the same time. Join me as we ask God to reveal the right
leader to us for the new season in his vineyard.
These are exciting times to be a part of Kaumakapili and I
ask for your prayers for our members, family and friends.
Please support our leaders with your prayers of support,
clarity of Spirit, and sustaining life for the work ahead.
Thank you all for your aloha and may God bless you and
your families through out the month of September.
Kahu introduces
Kamalulaniokeone‘ula
Our Expanding Vineyard
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