Volume 9, Issue 6

February 9, 2024

THIS SUNDAY: February 11, 2024

Last Sunday after Epiphany

2 Kings 2:9-12

Our first reading centers on the transfer of power and authority from the prophet Elijah to Elisha. Their travels, which retrace the path of Joshua back to Moab (the place where Moses died) and the parting of the waters, demonstrate that Elisha and Elijah are legitimate successors of the great prophet Moses.

2 Corinthians 4:5-6

The spotlight of Christian ministry is not on the people who carry out ministry but on the Lord Jesus Christ. Just as God made light shine at creation, God makes the light of Jesus Christ shine in our lives through Christian ministry.

Mark 9:2-9

Jesus' closest disciples – Peter, James, and John – witness his divine transformation and the appearances of Moses and Elijah, the two great Israelite prophets. This all happens right before Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem to face betrayal, arrest, and death on a criminal's cross, thus one purpose for Jesus' divine appearance is to reassure his disciples of the true nature and origin of Jesus.

Duty Roster

8:00AM

Marc Walz (EM)

Jeff Albao (U)

Diane Sato (AG)

Suzanne Kobayashi (DM)

9:30AM

Nelson Secretario (EM)

Joan Roughgarden (LR)

Ron Morinishi (U)

Mabel Antonio (AG)

Vikki Secretario, Nelson Secretario (HP)

MJ Booth, Max Richardson (DM)



Live Stream

9:15AM on our home page, YouTube, or Facebook accounts

@allsaintskauai

* EM - Eucharistic Minister; U - Usher; LR - Lay Reader; AG - Altar Guild; G - Greeter; HP - Healing Prayers; DM - Digital Ministry; SS - Sunday School

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, Feb 10, 5pm

Youth Group Movie Night

Memorial Hall

Pizza Dinner and a movie

Wednesday, Feb 14, Ash Wednesday

8am-8:45am Ashes to Go (north carpark)

5pm Ash Wednesday Service (Church)

Wednesday, Feb 14

No DOK meeting tonight

Please attend Ash Wed service

Thursday, Feb 15, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

Thursday, Feb 22, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

Wednesday, Feb 28

6pm DOK meeting via Zoom

Please contact Mabel for login

Thursday, Feb 29, 12-3pm

Project Vision Hi'ehi'e Free Showers

Nurse and Social Worker services

12-2pm Free Lunch Distribution

For those in need of God's healing touch: Nora Takenouchi, Harold Nelson, Kimo & Deb Kimokeo, Netta White, Viola Cleo-Bradshaw

For those who have gone on to the Grander Life: Ren Miyasaki, Judy Saronitman, Dee Dee Klemp

Reflections by Kahu Kawika

"Saved to Serve" - 4 Feb 2024

You can watch or listen to Kahu Kaila's sermon by clicking here. Sunday, 2024-02-04 The sermon starts at 26:30.

Annual Meeting Photos

February 4, meeting and Aloha Hour

The Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, February 4, where ministry reports were submitted and vestry and convention delegates were elected.

No official article was submitted to the Epistle about this event, but Marge Akana was so thoughtful and submitted some photos. Mahalo, Marge!

Youth Group Movie Night!

Saturday, February 10, 5:00pm

The All Saints Youth Group will hold a movie night -- just for youth -- on Saturday, February 10, at 5:00pm. We will provide dinner (pizza), snacks, drinks and an entertaining movies "Despicable Me: The Rise of Gru" and "The Greatest Showman". It will be a good chance to talk story and get to know one another. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to one of the youth leaders.

If you know of any other youth who are interested in joining this or other Youth activities, please contact Kahu or one of the Youth Team (Faith, Carolyn, Jan, Mabel, Wayne, Ron or Alanna). We meet every Sunday at 9:30am. Hope to see you there!



Please bring Last Year's Palm Crosses

Collection on February 11

Please bring in last year's palm crosses to church this Sunday (2/11). A bowl will be provided by the Altar Guild to collect these crosses.

After the collection, Diane Sato, Lorna Nishi and the Altar Guild (with the assistance of John Hanaoka) will arrange for the burning of the crosses. The ashes collected will be used to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. Thank you to Diane, Lorna and John!!

Project Vision in Happy Camper

Garden Island Jan 27 issue, Photos by Dennis Fujimoto

Thank you to Dennis Fujimoto of the Garden Island Newspaper for covering our January 25 Project Vision event in his Happy Camper article. Volunteering that day were: Joseph Figaroa, Kalani, and Carolyn Morinishi. Darnell Sugioka (Project Vision employee) was also pictured helping with the county's "Point in Time Count". He also mentioned Wayne Doliente who was there that day helping with the Medical Equipment Loan Ministry. Thank you to all our volunteers!

Project Vision

Lunch Program and Schedule Updates

Aloha All Saints Members,

PLEASE volunteer to help in this important ministry, by either making lunches, distributing lunches, or contributing funds. Please contact Carolyn if you are able to help.

MAHALO NUI to the following who have made (bold) and distributed lunches for the past month. (Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:30pm)

• December 28 (4th Thursday): PV (prepare); Sarah Rogers (distribute)
• January 4 (1st Thursday): cancelled by PV
• January 11 (2nd Thursday): PV (prepare); Paula & Denton Holland (distribute)
• January 18 (3rd Thursday): Carolyn Morinishi (prepare/distribute)
• January 25 (4th Thursday): PV (prepare); Joseph Figaroa & Kalani (distribute)
• February 1 (1st Thursday): Mabel & Mario Antonio (prepare/distribute)
• February 8 (2nd Thursday): PV (prepare); Carolyn Morinishi (distribute)

Here is our upcoming schedule. Please contact the coordinator (Carolyn) if you'd like to volunteer!

• February 15 (3rd Thursday): Wayne Doliente (prepare/distribute)
• February 22 (4th Thursday): PV (prepare); Sarah Rogers (distribute)
• February 29 (5th Thursday): PV (prepare); Joseph Figaroa (distribute)
• March 7 (1st Thursday): open (prepare/distribute)
• March 14 (2nd Thursday): PV (prepare); open (distribute)
• March 21 (3rd Thursday): open (prepare/distribute)
• March 28 (4th Thursday): PV (prepare); Sarah Rogers (distribute)

Our lunch schedule: 

• All Saints volunteers will make and distribute the lunches on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
• Project Vision staff will provide lunches on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays (All Saints volunteers will distribute/serve the lunches). 

Youth Programs at Camp Mokulē'ia

Spring and Summer programs available

There are exciting opportunities for your youth at Camp Mokulēʻia this spring and summer!

1. Diocesan Youth Retreat - This weekend retreat is for 6th -12th graders to come together for some fun while learning about how to grow in Christ and friendship with one another as our special guest speaker Erin Wolf guides us in conversations and games to discover the love of God, friends, and our community!
2. Counselor in Training Program - This PAID program gives 11th and 12th graders a fun and meaningful way to gain professional and life skills for college and future jobs. It runs over the months of June and July. Counselors in Training live at camp during camp sessions and go home on the weekends. 
3. Summer Camp - Registration is open for our 2024 Summer Camp season! We offer 4 different weeks of residential (sleep away) camp for campers who have finished 2nd-12th grade, 1 week of camp for young adults with special needs (ages 18-35), and 1 week of adventure camp for campers who have finished 6th - 8th.

For more information or for registration links, please go to campmokuleia.org.

Camp Mokuleʻia 

68-729 Farrington Hwy.

Waialua, HI 96791

In the Future...

Organ Concert

Friday, March 8, 6pm, Suggested donation: $25

To read news from the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii, click on the above image.

Who Do You Call?

Contact information for All Saints' Ministries and Outreach 

Please submit articles to news@allsaintskauai.org. The deadline is Wednesday night 11:59pm HST; the Epistle is emailed the following Friday morning-ish.

USHER MINISTRY

If you would like to serve as an All Saints' usher, please contact Kat at church@allsaintskauai.org.

Medical Equipment Loan Ministry

The Medical Equipment Loan Ministry (MEL) loans out and accepts donations of durable medical equipment including items such as walkers, transfer chairs, shower chairs, and more. If you or anyone you know is in need or would like to donate medical equipment, please call the church (808-822-4267) and they will forward your request.

HALE HO`OMALU ACCEPTING DONATIONS

Currently Hale Ho`omalu is only accepting monetary donations.

KŪPUNA SHOPPING ASSISTANCE MINISTRY

Any of our All Saints' kūpuna who need assistance with grocery shopping can contact Carolyn Morinishi at church@allsaintskauai.org to set up a delivery.

PASTORAL CARE CONTACT INFORMATION

Whenever you have a need for support, please call (650) 691-8104 and leave a voice mail. The system will immediately forward the information to the Pastoral Care Committee who will respond to each request. If you prefer, you may send an electronic pastoral care request via email to pastoralcare@allsaintskauai.org.

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Individuals who want to participate in the Prayer Chain Ministry must re-enroll to continue receiving the email communications. To re-enroll, please visit the newly established Pastoral Care web page or contact the Church Office at (808) 822-4267.

SUBMITTING A PRAYER REQUEST

Prayer requests will now be submitted online or by contacting the Church Office at (808) 822-4267.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Names can be added to the Prayers of the People petitions by using the Prayer Chain Request form or by contacting the Church Office at (808) 822-4267. Names will remain in the Prayers of the People for a maximum of four Sundays before a name must be resubmitted.