Aloha our beloved parish ‘ohana,
A friend, Jim Kennedy, of blessed memory, once was describing his impressions of the magnificent structure of St. Thomas’ church on New York City’s corner of 54th street and 5th Avenue. After remarking on the Ralph Adams Cram’s overall majestic interior design, he took note of the grand granite sidewalks. He summarized his impressions: “St. Thomas’ Church was built with that secret ingredient called, “Money.”
Money is certainly one aspect of what is needed to build a church and money is needed to support the work of ministry, but it is not money that makes the church alive. What is the secret ingredient of the Christian Church? What is so wonderful about the faith lived out together in community? Jesus Christ—The Love of God poured out for us sinners!
Gospel writer Luke records Jesus calling the first disciples. As their life with Jesus unfolds, they come to understand, sometimes slowly, that a great aspect of being a disciple of Jesus is to help others to come to know God’s grace, mercy, and love. That, my friends, is called evangelism – telling the good news in word and deed. “How do we help folks come to know Jesus?”
Several years ago a priest friend shared with me what he said was a true story about one of his parishioners. The story was about a man named John and how John gave up his life-long dream of being a farmer to come inside and devote his life to taking care of his ailing wife, Margie, and their children. Many years later, when John and Margie celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary, someone asked John how he had done it for all of those years? John answered simply, “I’m a Christian and we try to keep our promises. And besides, I love her.”
A few years later, after Margie died, their son asked John how he had done what he had done all of those years? Again, John’s answer was simple, “I never thought about doing anything else. You just do it and God helps you.”
My friend then said to me, “You know where John learned that kind of sacrificial love, don’t you? He learned that at church. He learned that from hearing the stories of Jesus and seeing the story lived out in those around him in the pews.” This is how I think evangelism generally takes place; people see in you something they are needing, yearning for, in their own lives. They want to know where you got it. When people ask, what do you say? If the simple answer from John resonates with your own story, maybe use it the next time the opportunity arises.
"Come follow me," Jesus says, “and I will make you fishers of people.” How much impact will we make in the world by our evangelism efforts? I am not sure that is ours to worry about. Ours is the duty to try. It’s a shame that we spend so much of our time hiding the good news of God’s love in Jesus from our friends, family and associates.
Why evangelize? Because what we have is meant to be shared!
Mark Twain was once asked, “What would men be without women?” His understated answer, “Scarce, Sir, mighty scarce!”
Where would the disciples of Jesus be without evangelism? Scarce, my friends, mighty scarce!
Share the Church’s secret ingredient: Jesus Christ— The Love of God poured out for us sinners.
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With grace and peace,
David
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Link to the readings for this Sunday:
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We've been delivering meals to the TSA in Kona every Thursday during and after the government shutdown as part of the Community Meal Ministry. After last week's lasagna delivery, one of the agents sent this photo and message to Bobby Clement -
"Your church is amazing...."
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Do you have a reflection/experience of “Grace at work” in our parish ‘ohana or in the wider community? Don’t keep it to yourself. Share the grace! Please email it to
newsletter@stjameshawaii.org
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A blessed chilly Waimea morn. Worship was full of the warmth of the Spirit. Mahalo to members of our Ukulele Ministry led by Aunty Barni Fisher. Mahalo to Aunties Linda and Edie for assisting. The Ministry is organized and oversaw by our Youth Ministries Coordinator, Susan. You all are the best! Mahalo for all your time and heart you give to us. This intergenerational Ukulele Ministry meets every Wednesday from 3 - 4 PM. We are on hiatus a few weeks and will announce when we are ready to start back up. Plan on coming and joining us!.
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Mahalo and Continued Prayers.
Office Volunteers needed through March
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A huge mahalo to all the office angels who have, and are continuing to, come in to help in the Parish Office while our Administrator, Sheri, is out. Sheri is home recovering from her recent surgery. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. We are asking for volunteers to help out in the office at least through the end of March. Click
HERE to sign up if you can spare a couple of hours to answer phones and greet visitors and help out with other office tasks. Mahalo for your continuing support and your prayers for Sheri's speedy recovery!
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“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Five Wednesdays, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
During the Season of Lent
, starting March 13
"Like the disciples, we are called by Jesus to follow the Way of Love.”, writes Michael Curry, our Episcopal Presiding Bishop. Curry holds that, “With God's help, we can turn from the powers of sin, hatred, fear, injustice, and oppression toward the way of truth, love, hope, justice, and freedom. In turning, we reorient our lives to Jesus Christ, falling in love again, again, and again."
Come share in what will be a spiritually enriching time of seeking to go deeper in what it means for us to be followers of the way of Jesus.
Starting Wednesday, March 13, join us for Holden Evening Prayer at 5:30 PM, followed by a potluck light soup and salad dinner.
People will sign up to bring soup salad or bread. We are delighted to welcome back friend of our parish, the Rev. Jay Sidebotham. Jay is Director of
RenewalWorks,
a ministry of Forward Movement and former colleag
ue of our rector, David, from his St. Bart’s days. Jay will be joining us both by Skype and in person for several of the sessions on reflecting on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Theme of each week are as follows:
1. The first disciples: Who were they? In Scripture, why did Jesus call those particular folks? How does their witness speak to our own?
(March 13)
2. What are characteristics of a disciple?
(March 20)
3. What does it mean to be a disciple today in the Episcopal Church and in our
world?
(March 27)
4. What challenges do disciples face today?
(April 3)
5. In what ways we grow and deepen as disciples of Jesus?
(April 10)
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Since 2013, the Rev Jay Sidebotham has served as Director of
RenewalWorks
, a ministry of Forward Movement. RenewalWorks seeks to build cultures of discipleship in Episcopal congregations, with a singular focus on spiritual growth among congregants. He also serves as Associate Rector at St. James, Wilmington, N.C. Previously, Jay served as rector in Illinois and North Carolina. He served as Vicar of St. Bartholomew’s in Manhattan, and as Associate Rector at St. Columba’s in Washington D.C. and St. Martin’s, Rhode Island. A graduate of Trinity College, Hartford and Union Seminary, New York, he was ordained to the diaconate in 1989 and to the priesthood in 1990. Prior to seminary study, he worked in New York in animation, illustration and advertising. He appreciates the opportunity to produce cartoons for the wider church, describing the joys and challenges of parish ministry. Jay is married to Frances Murchison. They have two adult children.
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Bring back your palms
Bring your palms in from last year so that we can burn them to make our ashes for Ash Wednesday. Drop them off when you come to worship or to the Parish Office.
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Become a St. James', St. Columba's, or
Beach Mass Heart Partner!
Fill out a Heart with your Name, Mailing Address, Birthday, Anniversary, Favorite Color, Favorite Hobbies, etc., AND DROP IT IN THE BOX between February 10th and Feb. 25th. Then beginning on March 3rd everyone who put a heart in the box will draw one out and that person will become your 'Heart Partner' for the remainder of the year! The idea is to keep that person in your Heart throughout the year by saying special prayers for them, sending small gifts, cards to acknowledge special dates or holidays or just to let them know you are thinking of them, (please put St. James' PO Box 278 as the return address in case anyone is misdirected) all of this is done without identifying who you are. Sign cards with, 'From your Heart Partner' and become a new secret friend to your 'Heart Partner' throughout the year. AT CHRISTMAS, YOU CAN FINALLY REVEAL WHO YOU ARE! Don't miss this opportunity to meet someone new and form a lasting connection or strengthen a friendship if you already know the person you pick.
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Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper,
March 5, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Thank you Eric Savage and Scott Byron for being willing to serve as co-chairs! Please plan on joining us. This is an evening of fun and fellowship as the men of the parish prepare a pancake, bacon and sausage dinner for the parish. Traditionally, pancakes are associated with this day because making them was a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting of such delicacies during the season of the 40 days of Lent. Honoka'a Jazz Band will be performing! More information to come on how you can help.
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Our Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, will be speaking and preaching at the three-day Renewal Gathering (March 22-24) on O'ahu.. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend what is sure to be a powerfully spiritual time together.
CLICK HERE for the latest information on the event.
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St. Columba's Rummage Sale ~ There's still time to check it out!
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Gladys Takeya is in the Devils mask. She is 91!! The crew is Wilma Oshiro, Gael Burke, me, Pat Anderson, Elisa Hewetson, in the kitchen area is Gael Burke, Millie Yagin, Wilma Oshiro and Josephine Cariaga, Bob and Steve Lambuth building the sign. Alison Rohfeld was our terrific cashier! Sales were good on Thursday and we are open Friday and Saturday, too! Come on in and find your own new treasures! Still plenty to choose from!
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This Weekend!
St. Columba's Fill a Bag Fundraiser Sale!
St. Columba's is having our 1st Thrift Sale of many more to come! Starting on Valentine's Day and going through Saturday February 16, we are selling for the Glory of God! A huge Mahalo to all who helped organize this event and to all those who sorted and binned the clothes. A huge Mahalo to Nina Disbro as we were able to come in and purge the items at the Thrift Store to sell at our sale. There is, however, a method to this madness! St. Columba's needs a kitchen. Not just for potlucks and our own pleasure, but to help feed the area. It has become evident that the area needs a place where people can come and have a nice meal and talk story. St. James' Community Meal was an eye opener as to how much this is needed in all communities. I mentioned it to the gentlemen at the Pa'auilo Store as they were having their morning coffee and talk story and they were thrilled at the prospect! They want breakfast! What ever happens, and whatever meals are made, we will feed. But we need a kitchen to make this happen. All proceeds of this sale will go to the kitchen project. We are one body and when working together within this one body, we can do amazing things for the Glory of God. Linda+
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St. Columba's Lenten study program will be
The Parables of Jesus
beginning Wednesday March 13th at 5:30 to 7:30 with light soup and sandwich potluck sign up. This will be a DVD series with workbooks provided. There will be time for reflection and discussion after the presentation. We will have a Soup and Sandwich sign up sheet for each Wednesday. Our 1st time together Soup and Sandwich will be provided by Rev. Linda and Bob. Promise to be pau by 7:30!
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The old cathedrals are good, but the great blue dome that hangs over everything is better.
Thomas Carlyle
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KAWAIHAE HARBOR, SATURDAY, 5 PM
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Peggy Rein, Patricia Eckstrom, Sarah, Gloria Seiden, Narcisa Yagin, Nicole Anderson, Marlene Thees, Trevor, Carl Stanforth, Alan Ackerman, Brad Young, Monica Parker, Gladys Takeya, Gerry Goodenough, Monique Abbasi, Jack A, Isaac DeRego, James Knox Everett, Riley Furlong, Debbie Gaines, Israel Kahoopii, Pedro Ka'awaloa, Eleanor, Nathan Lee, Ted Lindsey, Jane Cook & Family, Eleanor Mendias, Mark & Kay Segal, Maurice Cecil & Pukaua Summer Sommers, Betty Santorio, Cheyanna Lahnum, Jesse Osmun, Art-Andre (Petit) Dieme, Patrick OʻBrien, Shin Runkel, Mary Avery, Alex Ka'aua, the Reyes family, Paterno Balmilero, Jeff Morrell, Vicky Tagaca, Victor Wusstig, Maelle Wolf, Steven, Kaipo Young, Coe Atherton, Annette LaBonte, Pat Holiday, Nancy Davidson, Dr. Jill Fishback Chambers, The Rev. Katherine Cunningham, Tony Abbott, Verna Chartrand, Guy Piltz, AnneMarie Kennedy, Katy Grainger, Eli Ching, Shawn & Stephanie, Heidi Barnett, Diane Feeney, Gael Burke, Marguerite Zeman-Wilson, "Papa" James Bryan MD, Linda & Fletcher Cockerell, Quentin & Mary Murrell Faulkner, Sheri Mariscal, Diane Forsyth, Michael Bogert, Janice Gail, friends & family of Helen Cronk. Julie Mattson, Robert Madrigal, Brigitte & Edgar Roesch. Clay Reeves, Gilmore family, Kathy Lee ++
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If you would like to be added to the Prayer List or would like to add someone else (please get their permission first), call the parish office at 808-885-4923 or email at
prayer@stjameshawaii.org
by the Tuesday before you would like the name to appear in the bulletin. Please mention 'Prayer List' in the Subject line of the email to Jacque so that she knows it's not a spam email from someone she doesn't know personally.
Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks. You must then request to have the name added again.
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In the back of the church are note cards. Please take 5 to 10 cards and envelopes home with you. Use them to reach out to one another and those in the wider community.
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Please keep in your thoughts and prayers parishioners who are unable to be with us in worship. Please reach out to them and let them know they are missed.
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Gerry Goodenough
PO Box 988
Kamuela, HI 96743
Tepa Farias
PO Box 1152
Kamuela, HI 96743
Alexandra "Alex" Ka'au'a
67-5165 Kamamalu St Apt 19B
Kamuela, HI 96743
Coe Atherton
c/o Tripper Atherton
144 Stone Pointe Trail
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Rev. Guy Piltz
PO Box 1973
Kamuela, 96743
Leta Shattuck
65-1272 Ki Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
Saint Vincent
4831 35th Avenue, SW
Seattle, WA 98126
Sheri Marsical
67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy
D104 PMB 240
Kamuela, HI 96743
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Do you know of someone else to whom we could reach out?
Please get their permission first, then contact the parish office to have them added to the list.
email here
or telephone at 808-885-4923
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Birthdays:
Ann Hutaff, Karen Wycoff, Dena Ellis, Chad Kamrow, Ryan White, Caroline Kurpis
Remembrances:
Carlton “Cherry” Cherrigan, Calvin Harada
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from Susan Acacio,
Parish Youth Ministries Coordinator
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We had 15 keiki in Godly Play this last Sunday. Laura Williams was our storyteller and she shared the Parable of the Great Pearl. The keiki had a great time and did some amazing work during the work time. Laura was amazing sharing the story and the keiki really enjoyed the parable. Lorrie Dillon was an awesome door person too. They made a great team.
We had our Ukulele players join us for Godly Play, then we headed over to the church in time to perform during the collection. It was great to see all the keiki with their families performing for the congregation. I especially enjoyed hearing the congregation sing along with us. Barnie, Linda, and Edie were such a gift for that program. The families are wanting to start up again after a brief hiatus. This was truly a family affair, and I can just imagine families playing and singing together at home. A HUGE mahalo to Barnie, Linda and Edie. And thank you to the congregation for supporting this program.
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After School Tutoring and Ukulele
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After school tutoring saw a lot of homework getting done, then we decorated valentine cookies. Mahalo to Charlotte Crouch for bringing the cookies and all the icing. We even had time to get in a little exercise and burn off the sugar from the cookies. Our tutors do such a good job with the keiki. Mahalo to all of you that help with this program.
Ukulele is on hiatus. New dates will be announced soon!
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Upcoming Youth Events
Teen Tech Tutors SUNDAY March 3:
Kupuna
(Seniors):
Bring your iPhone, iPad, Android Phone or Tablet, e-Reader (Kindle or Nook), or laptop, Our Teen Tech Tutors will be available to assist you with your technology and Internet questions. Future dates: Sundays April 7, May 5. Mahalo to all of the teens for this wonderful ministry.
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NOTE - Ukulele Practice is on hiatus at present. New dates will be announced soon!
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I always welcome any suggestions, comments, ideas or prayers. Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions, or to volunteer.
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Susan Acacio,
Youth Ministry Coordinator
(808) 895-2086
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There are so many ways to support the Thrift Store Ministry that in turns supports so many other ministries of our parish! You can volunteer your time, shop in the Store or, you can donate all kinds of household items that are in good working order but just gathering dust in your cupboards, attics, closets, and cabinets. We can use the jewelry you don't wear any more, art works that don't fit your decor or your taste, toys and games still in the closets or attic when the kids have left home, books you've read and won't revisit, gifts you received that just aren't 'you,' clothes in good condition - anything, really, that, in the words of that guru of organizing, Marie Kondo, no longer "sparks joy" in your life but is still usable! Perhaps those are the very items that
will spark joy for someone else and that is the ultimate win-win!
So - declutter your life and enrich someone else's, and, in the process, help to support so many good works in our community! Please try and bring your donations to the Thrift Store between 9 and 1, or make arrangements with Nina.
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Nina Disbro,
Thrift Store Ministry Coordinator
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from Steve Kittell
photos by Jeanne Savage, Raina Dale, Lynn Beittel and Eline van der Kloos
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PIPING HOT CHICKEN LONG RICE ON A CHILLY VALENTINES NIGHT!
It was a chilly Waimea winter evening in the Pavilion but our guests were warmed up by the steaming hot chicken long rice, warm community atmosphere and the hot sounds of musician John Keolanui. There were lots of smiling faces and joyful hearts bursting with love on a special Valentine's NIght.
Lead Chef for the evening was Tim Bostock who oversaw the preparation of the delicious chicken long rice from wife, Melanie Holt's, excellent recipe. Also helping in the kitchen was Chef Stephen Roulelle from Under the Bodhi Tree. Chef Stephen has become a regular now, prepping and preparing delicious vegetarian dishes and salads for us. They were both ably assisted by our incomparable kitchen chop, prep and cooking crew. The rest of the menu included Vegan Thai Curry, Thai peanut salad, Brown Rice & pickled veggie salad, marinated vegetable & almond salad, lomi tomato salad, ABC (apples, beets, carrots) salad, green salad with tomatoes and an array of delicious baked goodies for dessert.
We served 140 meals in the Pavilion (including 28 keiki) plus 88 deliveries for a grand total of 228 meals served.
Our sponsor for the evening was our very own Byron Ohana (Scott, Brigit, Brayden & McKenzie, and Brigit's brother and sister-in-law visiting from the UK), and friends. Hau'oli La Hanau to Scott, who's birthday it was! They underwrote the costs of the meal as well as providing folks for serving and cleaning up. We are so grateful to have wonderful new families like the Byrons as part of our St. James Ohana. The serving line was rounded out by our wonderful student volunteers from Waimea Middle School and other regular volunteers. We are so happy to see so many returning folks in our serving line. It really makes it feel like home with so many familiar faces.
HOPE YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY WAS WONDERFUL.
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Mahalo to our Meal Sponsor of the week, The Byron Family - and Happy Birthday to Scott!
Mahalo to our faithful servers from Waimea Middle School, too!
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In addition to the meals served at the Pavilion each week, there are also meals delivered to Kupuna and others in the community, and lately, - to the TSA workers impacted by the Government Shutdown. Mahalo to all who contribute to this part of the ministry! They don't always get pictures and acknowledgement, but they always have our thanks! Mahalo to Lynn Beittel for the pictures below!
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Come join us every Thursday, for we feed the body and soul! Contact Sue if you feel called to volunteer or otherwise support the Community Meal Ministry!
Building Community, One Meal at a Time!
Smiles, Sue
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Sue dela Cruz
Community Meal Ministry Coordinator
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St. James' in the early morning
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Our Ministries offer many opportunities
Volunteer at our Thrift Store Ministry.
So much good is done through this ministry and because of this ministry. Contact Nina Disbro at the Thrift Store or via the parish office. Help is needed for any day Monday through Saturday from 9 to 1 sorting and stocking and in the 'front of house' for all of our open hours:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
and Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm.
Volunteer at the Community Meal Ministry
(Thursdays 4:30 - 6 PM). Join in helping to provide a hot sit-down meal and warm welcome. Thursdays, 4 - 6 PM. Contact Tim Bostock or Sue Dela Cruz (
Eat@StJamesHawaii.org
). Sponsor one of our weekly meals for $500. 10 AM - Chop and prep. 3:30 PM - Pack up meals to be delivered. 3:30 PM - Set up the Pavilion. 4:15 PM - Serve in the line. 4:30 PM - Come talk-story, giving guests the gift of friendship. 6 PM - clean up.
Volunteer with our Youth Ministry
. Our ministry to the youngest in our midst is growing by leaps and bounds. Become trained as a
Godly Play (Sunday School) teacher
, volunteer at our Wednesday After School Tutoring, assist at one of our youth events. Contact our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Susan Acacio at 895-2086 or
Youth@StJamesHawaii.org
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Serve in Worship
. Acolytes, readers, servers at the altar, ushers/greeters are needed. Speak to any of our clergy.
Share your musical talents.
Join the St. James' Choir. Share your gift as a soloist, your ability to play an instrument or dance hula. At St. Columba's speak to Rev. Linda; at the Beach Mass speak to Garrett Webb; and at St. James' speak to Everett Knowles or Rona Lee. Don't know who they are? Contact the Parish Office and we'll connect you to them.
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Notes on This Reading
This passage is a portion of teaching Jesus offered to his disciples. In Matthew’s gospel, a similar bit of instruction is called the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5-7). In Luke’s gospel, it is called the Sermon on the Plain. A lot of the teaching in these two sermons is the same. Some of it is different. For instance, in Matthew, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” In Luke, Jesus simply says, “Blessed are the poor.” Matthew’s version is a series of blessings. Luke recounts a series of blessings accompanied by a series of statements that speak of woes, warnings that remind us that Jesus came to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.
Questions
1. What do you make of the differences noted between Matthew’s and Luke’s versions of Jesus’s teaching?
2. What’s the difference between “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are the poor?”
3. What could possibly be blessed about poverty, hunger, weeping, or having people hate you?
4. What woes come to people who are rich or full or laughing or well regarded? Why should woes come to people in those situations?
5. We noted that Jesus came to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Do you agree? Where do you see yourself in Jesus’s teaching?
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Graphic and reflection/questions from the book, “Drawn to the Gospels” by friend of our parish ‘ohana, the Rev. Jay Sidebotham. Used with permission.
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Monthly Women's Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study meets next on
Friday, March 1, 2019
in the Church from 10-12. We are making an in depth study of Mary, the mother of Jesus. All women are welcome. Bring your friends!
Noon Bible Study
at the Piltz's Home in Kanehoa subdivision. We are grateful that Rev. Guy Plitz is willing and able to again lead our studies!
This study is a scholarly reflection on the upcoming assigned Scriptures for our weekend worship. If there is a need to cancel or move the Bible study, we try to contact everyone that regularly attends. If in doubt, always contact the parish office.
Directions to Guy+ and Jo's:
From St. James' Church it is 4.9 miles. Drive south on Kawaihae Road. Turn left on Ouli Street into Kanehoa subdivision. Follow the road around all the way until it comes to an end. Turn right into the driveway at the end of the cul de sac, and follow the driveway to the yellow two story house. You have arrived! Any questions, contact our rector, David+, at 238-4956
Scripture Readings for this Weekend
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Presiding Bishop Curry's On-line Bible Study
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Bishop's Bible Study
The Most Reverend Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will be with us in the Diocese of Hawaiʻi on March 22-24, 2019. Please mark your calendars particularly for Friday...
Read more
www.episcopalhawaii.org
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Meets weekly on Tuesdays at St. James' from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Registration required. Please contact David+,
John Sucke, or
Beth McKeen for additional information.
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"Whatsoever things are True, whatsoever things are Honest, whatsoever things are Just, whatsoever things are Pure, whatsoever things are Lovely, whatsoever things are of Good Report, if there be any Virtue, if there be any Praise, think on these things."
~
Philippians 4:8
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Jesus is God Emmanuel, God with us, God with you, even today. Even if your only experience just now is longing for God and a feeling of emptiness, God is in the emptiness. Really.
-
Br. Curtis Almquist
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SSJE
An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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A Prayer for the End of Day
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"Serene Son of God whose will subdued the troubled waters and laid to rest the fears of men. Let thy majesty master us, thy power of calm control us; that for our fears we may have faith, and for our disquietude perfect trust in thee."
~John Wallace Suter
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Website of the Week
Click Below
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Mahalo to Peter & Barbara Babin for their generous hospitality in offering us their home for our annual vestry retreat. We stayed away from any business discussions and rooted our time together in Scripture reading, prayer, and reflection. Mahalo the Rev. Kent McNair for leading us in discussion. Mahalo for those willing to serve in the ministry of a vestry person or warden. Our parish continues to be blessed with great vestry leadership.
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CLICK HERE
to read the current approved minutes from the vestry meeting.
The next vestry meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at 10 AM in the Parish Office. All are welcome to attend
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Midweek Worship
Every Wednesday
Morning Prayer, 9 AM
Every Wednesday, at 9 AM in St. James' church, we offer the service of Morning Prayer. This is a beautiful way to begin one's day. The service of Morning Prayer, also known as Matins, is one of the two main Daily Offices in the Episcopal church. One of the beautiful aspects of Morning and Evening Prayer is that as you pray the office you are praying it with thousands of people around the world who are also engaged in these same or similar prayers. In addition, during the service, we will be incorporating the reading of the names on our parish prayer list. Please come and join us in prayer.
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"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."
Romans 15:7
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If you are already baptized, and desire to make this parish 'ohana
your
parish 'ohana, then do not hesitate to contact David+, our rector, or any of our clergy, if you have questions about becoming a member of our parish.
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Up-coming Parish Events at a Glance
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2019 Holy Days, Events, and Special Offerings
President’s Day
– Office Closed
Monday, February 18
Shrove Tuesday
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Gary Washburn and the Honoka’a Dragon Jazz Band will be with us for Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper again this year.
Tuesday, March 5, from 5 – 6:30 PM.
Ash Wednesday
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March
6 - Administration of Ashes, Services with Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes St. James’ 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm, St. Columba’s – Services with Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes 5:00 pm.
Imposition of Ashes only: St. James’ from 7 am to 9 am, Marnie +; Kawaihae Harbor at 7:30 am following Kupuna/’Ohana paddling, David +; HPA Davis Chapel from 11:15 am to 12:10 pm, Marnie +; Hale Ho’ola Hamakua in the afternoon, Linda + will bring ashes to the residents and staff.
Lenten Study Programs:
S
t. Columba’s - "
The Parables of Jesus"
beginning Wednesday March 13th at 5:30 - 7:30 PM with light soup and sandwich.
St. James’ – "
Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Five Wednesdays, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
During the Season of Lent
, starting March 13. Potluck sign up.
Spring Break "Kamp Kamuela"
- A keiki youth week at the church.
March 18-22, 8 AM - Noon
Diocesan Revival Gathering on O'ahu
March 22-24 - The Most Reverend Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will be with us in the Diocese of Hawaiʻi.
Holy Week
April 14 – 19 – see Parish Calendar for full schedule of events
EASTER
Great Vigil of Easter at the Beach at 5 PM, Kawaihae, Saturday, April 20
Easter Sunday at St. James' at 7:30 & 9 AM, April 21
Easter Sunday at St. Columba's at 9:30 AM
The Holy Spirit Short Course
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will meet at St. James from 5:30-7:30 on
Tuesday, April 30
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, May 14
Vacation Bible School Week
July 22-26, 2 - 5:30 PM (Dinner included for keiki and family)
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The Diocese is abuzz with the news of the Presiding Bishop's visit in March, and we're pleased to offer a couple items you may want to consider adding to your weekend wardrobe.
We still have a few red palaka shirts available. These originally made their debut at the Annual Meeting in October. If you are interested in purchasing one,
e-mail Rae Costa
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For those that placed an order in December, your shirts have arrived and were mailed out last week.
We are also pleased to offer RENEWAL 2019 t-shirts! The shirts are 100% cotton, royal blue, available in adult and youth sizes, and also a women's style. The shirt features a 3-color print of the RENEWAL 2019 taro logo on the front, and a listing of our churches on the back. The cost is only $16!
You may choose to pick up your shirt at the RENEWAL 2019 conference, or for an added fee, have it shipped directly to you.
Deadline to place your order is February 28, 2019
, and those selecting direct shipping should receive it by March 18.
So get ready for a weekend of reconciliation, inspiration and revitalization, and greet our Presiding Bishop with a sea of red and blue, the colors of our Episcopal shield!
For more information on the RENEWAL 2019 t-shirts, visit the diocesan event webpage
HERE
, or click on the link below to go straight to the order page.
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Quick Links to Diocese Information
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What's going on in the Neighborhood?
The Waimea Community Association maintains a comprehensive calendar of civic and social events in Waimea.
CLICK HERE
to check out what is happening, where and when in our area.
Tutu's House offers many free or low cost activities. Their calendar is
HERE
What's on at the Kahilu? Check
HERE
The Waikoloa Village Association publishes a monthly newsletter covering events in Waikoloa.
CLICK HERE
for the current issue of The Breeze.
Waikoloa Beach Resort has a monthly calendar of free and for fee events.
CLICK HERE
for the current issue.
The Shops at Mauna Lani Resort’s Calendar of Events is
HERE
And Konaweb publishes an Islandwide calendar
HERE
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Ruth Smith (808-896-7500) and Niel Thomas (907-244-5648) are both Board Members for WHMC & have tickets available. We’d love to share about the organization’s work for conflict resolution in our community.
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Chef Stephen has been helping out at Community Meal!
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Anna’s Ranch Sponsors
Bringing Together the Body, Spirit, & Community
Into the Oneness
The Trinity Embodiment and Silent Meditation
Monday, Feb. 18th at 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Anna’s Ranch
Free
Trinity Embodiment 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. (with Feldenkrais Movement)
Silent Meditation from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Come for one or both sessions. The first session will be the "Trinity Embodiment” using Richard Rohr’s book, “The Divine Dance” and the Feldenkrais (physicist) movement work (a gentle movement practice for mind, body, integration similar to a slow tai chi movement).
Open to any interested community members joining together with all denominations. There will be practices similar to Christian, Feldenkrais, and Meditation traditions.
Aloha and God Bless,
Catherine Rosasco Mitchell
Sensorimotor Reeducation
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Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector
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Rev. Linda Lundgren, Associate Rector for St. Columba's
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Susan Acacio, Youth Ministry
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Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Ministry
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Nina Disbro, Thrift Store Ministry
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Rona Lee, Choir Director, Music Ministry
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Everett Knowles, Director of Music, Music Ministry
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To contact our Parish Staff
The Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector
Susan Acacio, Youth Ministry Coordinator
Sue Dela Cruz,
Community Meal Ministry Coordinator
Nina Disbro, Thrift Store Ministry Coordinator
Malu Lindsey, Sexton, contact via the parish office.
Sheri Mariscal, Parish Administrator,
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St. James' Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela (Waimea), HI 96743|
P.O. Box 278
Kamuela, HI 96743-0278
Office: 808-885-4923
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