WEEKLY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 21, 2023

Sunday Worship


The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings for this Sunday:


Acts 1:6-14

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

John 17:1-11

Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36


Service of Holy Eucharist 
with Music, in the Sanctuary

8:00 am

Mask preferred.




Service of Holy Eucharist 
with Music, in the Sanctuary

9:30 am

Mask preferred.

Are you serving this Sunday? Would you be interested in reading at either service (zoom or in person)? You can view what positions are

available here

SERVICE BULLETIN

WELCOME TO CHRIST MEMORIAL

Welcome to Christ Memorial Episcopal Church. We are devoted to following the life and teachings of Jesus, the Christ.  

We hope your experience worshiping with us will bless and enrich your life. 

People of all faiths are welcome to worship with us on Sunday.

During pandemic time, join us at 9:30 here.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR WORSHIP

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU

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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UPCOMING TEACHING SERIES

Join The Rev. Edwin F Wills, Jr in the upcoming teaching series via Zoom, Thursdays at 9:00 am.


FAITH

AND

WORKS


Show me your faith without works, and I

by my works will show you my faith. - James 2:18


A contextual Scripture study exploring the correlative nature of faith and works.


In this six week study we will explore the relationship of faith, Scripture and everyday life. The study will be contextual in the original sense of the word: “to join by weaving.” Using six different Bible passages (one per week) we will weave together faith and the work of our lives. The format will be a conversation rather than a lecture.


All are welcome. 


Access the zoom class by going to our website christmemorialkauai.org and clicking on

'connect to Sunday worship' button

CONGRATULATIONS TO VICTORIA WRIGHT

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful Victoria Wright.  Not only has she been accepted to The University Of New Hampshire but she has been invited to participate in UNH’s University Honors

Program and is receiving a scholarship. Her academic focus will be with the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture in the area of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. 


Many of us have watched Victoria grow up these years as she has served Christ Memorial in various ways. Today she operates our zoom service and is a significant support to our Helen Mitsui Shared Blessings Thrift Shop. We will miss her help and her joyful spirit around CMEC!  


We wish Victoria all the best as she begins this new life adventure.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

NEWS FROM THE EPISCOPAL

DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I

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

POETIC REFLECTIONS

BLESSING BEYOND BOUNDARIES

By: Leslie Scoopmire


The rogation procession begins at the parish door, 

in ages past a lion leading the way, 

priest and people tracing and beating the parish bounds, 

icons aloft, each footfall a proclamation of hope and gratitude– 

saints old and new, invoking and being invoked,

that our labor may ever serve each other 

 and you, Lord Christ, as you ascend.


Creator God,

who laid the foundations of the earth, 

and filled the sky with light both by day and by night, 

we ask that you bless us this day. 


New life springs up from freshly turned soil, 

each furrow tracing the hills studiously, 

gratefully drinking in the spring rains 

 like a child at breast. 


Bless the fields, our holy ground and succor, 

that they may thrum with the song of the diligent bees, 

 who help make our harvests bountiful, 

orchard blossoms releasing a redolent sweetness, 

scenting the air with hope. 


Bless the skies, dappled with dawn, 

that they may bring forth sunshine and rain in good measure, 

sustaining the tender plants as they burgeon and bud, 

sun gazing benevolently, enticing seed to sprout, 

clouds and wind reviving the sleepy dance of ripening grain. 


Bless our common toil, our labor and industry, 

as we offer our strength and skill 

for the sustenance of your people, 

that we may minister and midwife 

your renewal of the gravid, engraced earth, 

that the gifts yielded to us may bless one and all,

even to the communion we share, 

offering and gift, 

 born of earth, hearth, and Spirit. 


Ever enclose us within your bounds, O God, 

and call us safely into your fold and embrace, 

that we may flower and bloom anew 

awash in wonder, sustained by goodness. 

in kinship and in kindness to your glory 

clothing the earth anew.

SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline is Here!

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now in full effect nationwide. Similar to the 911 emergency phone number, dialing 988 will connect a caller directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and to a trained counselor. To help spread the word, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has set up a website with a variety of "shareables" that are formatted for social media and other outlets. For more information and to view these resources, visit the SAMHSA website HERE.

THIS IS MY OFFERING

A Prayer:

Magnificent Holy Father. 
I stand before you at this altar. So many have given you more.
I may not have much I can offer. Yet what I have is truly yours. 
This is my offering, dear Lord. 
This is my offering to You, God.


Your offering enables us to maintain worship, prayer and study during this time. Help us continue to provide a beautiful, flourishing, and safe "Sanctuary for the Spirit" at our historic and faithful church on Kaua'i.
Change to Automated Giving: Thank you to those of you who automate your giving and have a plan to support your church. Your consistent, planned generosity makes it possible for us to budget and dream responsibly. Want to change to automated giving? It makes life easy, especially if you travel.

Live off island? If you have a prayer intention or would like to pray for those on our prayer list, email our office. To be part of the church collective means we all share in the cost of being a church. We want our church to have inspiring worship; pastoral care for those in need; beautiful church grounds; programs to learn and grow; and tools to reach out to those who are seeking a closer relationship with God. See the different ways you can share your gifts, on our Giving page HERE. 
DONATE TO CHRIST MEMORIAL
If you like to give by check, please send to:
Christ Memorial Episcopal Church,
P.O. Box 293, Kilauea, HI 96754

Or consider changing to Automated Giving. It makes life easy. Just click on the button below to make a one-time or recurring donation. 

Thank you for your love and care for our Christ Memorial community!

PASSING THE PLATE
PAYPAL

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday school will be held at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall across from Christ Memorial with beloved teachers Leona and Keana.

Masks are required.

Aloha ke akua.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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!

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK

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, Margaret, 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, Elise, 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. 

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Thrift Store Hours :


Monday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

Tuesday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am -12:30 pm

Thursday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

Friday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

Saturday 9:30 am -3:00 pm




*Donations Accepted: 


Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday  12:00 pm – 3:00 pm


*Subject to change based on

volunteer availability

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.

VISIT THE THRIFT STORE WEBSITE
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Meets in the Parish Hall:
Monday 6:15 - 7:15 pm & 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am & 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Go to www.kauaiaa.org for more info.
Keep up-to-date with messages from the Bishop. Click on the buttons below to view the Bishop's weekly Monday & Wednesday messages, and find links to online worship in the Diocese.

QUICKLINKS

Christ Memorial Episcopal Church
2509 Kolo Road, Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 482-4824

Mailing Address: PO Box 293, Kilauea, HI 96754