Board of Deacons
Christmas in Mākena
Over the years Scott Geib of Palatine, Illinois has provided funds for the purchase of two Christmas trees for the sanctuary. Over those years Auntie Norma Lei Noland of Wailuku has helped with the purchase and placement of not only the Christmas trees but the Christmas poinsettias.
This year she enlisted the kōkua of husband and son - Uncle Joe Noland and David Noland - with that work. So we say mahalo.
The Christmas tree ornaments and lights were put in place by Barbara Kundelatsch, Auntie Edie Kapiko, and Cindee Burkitt. On behalf of the Board of Deacons we also say mahalo to Barbara, Edie and Cindee.
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Mahalo to all who attended the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, December 10, 2011 including Kahu Kealahou & Hanu Alika, Wailuku; Ben, Patti & Barkley Berry, Kīhei; Cindee, Bruce, Kana, Koa, & Kiko Burkitt, Wailea; Keith & Nemo Campbell, Kula; Ann Glen, John Fairbank, Boo & Chloe Glen-Fairbank, Kīhei; Alana Kapohakimohewa, Kula; Kayo, Tom & McDugal O’Gorman, Kīhei; Anne & Spanky Musselman, Kīhei; Becky & Hikina Presley, Waikapū; Anne, Roger & Coco Rowehl, Kīhei; Nancy, Trygve & Oki Skrimstad, Piʻiholo; and Kathy & Suzie Smith, Kīhei.
Others attending included Ellen Caringer & Taka Harada, Kīhei in memory Trevor Caringer-Harada; Linda Keys, Kīhei in memory of Zeke Keys; Karen Nelson, Kīhei in memory of Coco Nelson; Kathy Smith in memory of Poki Smith; Becky Presley in memory of Coco Presley and Eartha & Reggie Presley-Munguia. Mahalo to Cindee & Bruce Burkitt, Taka Harada & Ellen Caringer and Linda Kime for their kōkua with this year’s event. Others attending as friends and members included Earlene Cummings, Steve Davis, and Gwen & Oren Mihara.
"The Keawala‘i Prayer Connection"
"Are any among you suffering?
They should pray.
Are any cheerful?
They should sing songs of praise.
Are any among you sick?
They should call for the elders of the church
and have them pray over them,
anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.
The prayer of faith will save the sick,
and the Lord will raise them up . . .
Pray for one another, so that you may be healed."
James 5:13-16
What is "The Keawala‘i Prayer Connection"?
"The Keawala‘i Prayer Connection" is a part of the ministry of the Board of Deacons of Keawala‘i Congregational Church. The idea for the prayer connection was raised following the recent death of a member of the church. Some were unaware that requests for prayers were being made.
Over the course of a two-month period several members of the board reviewed how such a network might be established and implemented.
How does it work?
If someone has a special request for prayer during the week they are asked to call Kahu at the church office at (808) 879-5557. This will inform Kahu of a particular need.
Members of the Board of Deacons will then be contacted one at a time through a telephone tree and each one will be asked to include the special request for prayer in their prayer time.
In addition to the prayers offered during the week, prayers will also be included in the time of prayer at the following Sunday morning worship services (see page 9).
Another aspect of the board's ministry includes home visitations. A schedule has been set-up.
Once each month, Kahu and a deacon visit members and friends who may not be able to come to church. Some are at home in private residences; others are in care facilities such as Roselani Place in Kahului; Hale Makua in Kahului and Wailuku, and Kalama Heights in Kïhei.
If you or anyone you may know would like a home visit please call Kahu at the church office and let him know. The visit may include the sharing of communion, a time of prayer, and the anointing of oil.