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We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world.

We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church.

Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

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The vicarage building has commenced! The foundation is set and the framing is underway. We are thrilled to see this progress. Also note, the Poinciana tree is beginning to bloom its scarlet blooms!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Now that we have your attention... Is there anyone who would be willing to take over the administration of the Coffee Hour? 

We are leaving for 6 months and need someone or a few someones to take charge while we are gone. Requires just setting up coffee on the Porch across from the church before the 8:00 service is over and to put everything away after the 9:30 service. All materials are provided. We have so enjoyed this loving task and would like to temporarily pass it off to someone who would like to take on this project. This could be a shared position, which it probably should have been all along. Please call or text 847 207-2074. 

Thanks. Debra & Dale

Check out the latest news from the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i here

TIPS FROM LOT'S LIST - "Grow some of your own vegetables and patronize farmer's markets. Buy local, even if it costs more."

Many thanks to Lot Lau for providing us with lots of great conservation tips over the past year. His list has finally been exhausted, and beginning in the next Chronicle, we will share pointers from the 'Iolani School students' presentation at the Diocese's Spring Training event held in March. Stay tuned!

THE GOD OF GREEN PASTURES

By: Leslie Scoopmire

Psalm 23

Let me give thanks and praise to God,

my Shepherd and Provider,

who claims and unfailingly loves me as God’s own. 

I lay all my trust at the feet of the Almighty,

Lover and Seeker of my soul. 

The One Who Sees leads me into verdant, abundant pastures

filled with all I need, and gives me rest and security. 

God restores and refreshes my soul,

tending and guarding my inmost being. 

My Shepherd sees my weariness, and lifts me up;

guiding me in right pathways,

that I bring honor to God’s Name. 

Searcher of the Heart, You shield me with your strength and vigilance;

may I always remain at your side. 

No matter what terrors or trials approach me,

I am not afraid 

for You, 

Emmanuel, 

are with me, even if death overhangs me. 

Maker of Peace, You provide for me plentifully and exalt me,

even as my enemies look on,

helpless to harm me. 

You have consecrated me

and blessed me abundantly,

and the cup of my blessings overflows

like a spring in the desert. 

O God That Formed Me, your promise to love me

envelops me in goodness and mercy,

following me as my companions throughout my life. 

I am secure as a child in God’s arms,

and my home is with you forever,

even into eternity.

Helen Mitsui Shared Blessings Thrift Shop in Kilauea is seeking Volunteers for 2023.

Each volunteer shift is a 2-4 hour commitment for a minimum of one day per week. Experience in Retail, Customer Service, and/or Retail a plus, but not required.

Volunteers are invaluable to serving our community. Our goal is to reuse, repurpose and recycle goods — keeping as much as possible out of landfill — while providing our community with access to reasonably priced, quality merchandise.

Here are ways you can help:

* Greeters welcome shoppers and monitor our COVID guidelines.

* Customer Care helps shoppers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.

* Merchandisers organize departments, restock the floor and display retail goods.

* Philanthropy distributes merchandise to organizations in need.

* Donation Intakers receive, sort and process donations.

Work-from-Home volunteers help prepare merchandise for sale. We are especially looking for help in these areas:

* Games: checking games to ensure all components are intact

* Stationery: packaging up cards and envelopes

* Holidays: preparing merchandise for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentines, 4th of July, and more

* School, Office, Art Craft Supplies: organizing and packaging materials for reuse

* Toys: sorting, cleaning, and packaging toys

* Hardware: sorting and packaging tools, materials, electronics and appliances

Requirements?

*Team players with a genuine interest in serving the community and contributing to the reuse movement.

* Willingness to support COVID-19 safety measures set by Shared Blessings

* Physically able to lift 50 pounds (Merchandisers and Donation Intakers only)

Benefits?

Serving the community and our environment is rewarding work. We have a lot of fun! New merchandise is donated daily, so the element of surprise and wonder is constant. Get a first peek and more!

Interested?

Click on the reply button here! Let us know 1) your interests, 2) your availability to volunteer and 3) your contact information. Mahalo!

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. We remember especially those on our prayer list. Healing of body, mind and spirit for: Lowell, Sandy, Molly, Amelia, Peter, Gordon, Jessica, Sherry, Webb, David, Linda, David, Helen, Mary, Bev, Jeanne, Chris, Carole, Elizabeth, Robert, Justin, Mike, Tony, Anthony, Penny, Betsy, Tom, Sandy, Dwight, Tommy, Jennifer and the leadership and people of Ukraine.We pray that you will bring people together in worship. Enliven your church and bless our musician, our clergy and lay leadership. We pray for our sibling Episcopal congregations on Kauai: St John and St Pauls, St Michael & All Angels, and All Saints, and for all churches on the North Shore. We pray for our own congregation of Christ Memorial, Kilauea for those present, online and absent - that all of us together may be united in your ministry. 

THRIFT SHOP MISSION STATEMENT:

Our goal is to provide our community with reasonably priced, quality merchandise. We will reuse, repurpose and recycle goods and keep as much as possible out of the landfill in an effort to help Kauai and our planet toward Zero Waste. Above all we will show compassion, kindness and tolerance to each other and our community.