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THIS SUNDAY
March 24, 2024
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WORSHIP
Sixth Sunday in Lent
Palm Sunday
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
"And So It Begins"
7 AM - Atherton Memorial Chapel
9 AM - Sanctuary
11 AM - Parish Hall
View the worship bulletin
10 AM - Online
Via Zoom or Facebook
Webinar ID: 871 4936 7567; Passcode: cuc
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Palm Sunday is celebrated one week before Easter Sunday and marks the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, an event that is recorded in all four Gospels. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, while the crowds waved branches and shouted "Hosanna!", which was an exclamation of praise. Palm branches were widely associated with victory and triumph during the time in which Jesus lived. People also laid their cloaks on the ground, a sign of respect and honor for someone of great importance. Palm Sunday is a time for Christians to reflect on their faith and to prepare themselves for the solemnity of Holy Week, which culminates in the celebration of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus. | |
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PALM SUNDAY POTLUCK
Let’s enter into Holy Week by spending special time together as a community. Join us for a potluck at 10 AM on Palm Sunday, March 24! Bring a simple dish to pass (along with serving utensils) and gather in the Women’s Building. The church will provide paper goods and water. All are welcome (even if you are unable to provide a dish to share)!
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38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, Hawai‘i 96734
808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM - Windward Sanctuary
Sermon by Kahu Richard Walenta
Lorna Bright, Worship Musician
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
11 AM - Atherton Memorial Chapel
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The Church Office will be closed on Tuesday, March 26, for Prince Kuhio Day. | |
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Maundy Thursday, March 28 - 5:30 PM - Parish Hall
Join us on Maundy Thursday for a simple community meal and time of contemplation as we remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. The deadline to RSVP for dinner has passed, but you can call the Church Office (808-440-3004) to see if we can accommodate OR you may bring your own food and still participate in the service!
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Last Call: Easter Flowers
The Flower Committee will distribute flowers among our various worship spaces for Easter. If you’d like to donate and dedicate a plant ($10 each) to the Glory of Easter, in honor of someone, or in memory of someone, please submit your order by this Sunday, March 24, to be included in the Easter bulletins.
You may order online by clicking below OR submit a 'coupon' which is printed in the worship bulletins.
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Read Weekly Lenten Devotionals | |
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Essentials for the Journey
Week 5 • WATER
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Plan to Attend Service of Installation
There will be one in-person worship service this day at 10 AM in the Sanctuary.
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Please plan to join us on Sunday, April 14, at 4 PM in the Sanctuary as the O‘ahu Association installs Pastor Rushan as our Senior Minister! Sharing the message at the service will be guest preacher John Pavlovitz. We will celebrate with a reception in the Parish Hall following the service. All are welcome! Church members, please bring a potluck side dish if you're able to accompany the famous "Pohnpeian Fried Chicken" which will be made by our Pohnpei Ministry! We appreciate your RSVP for the reception by April 7. RSVP online or call the Church Office at 808-440-3004. | |
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See what the youth have planned!
Youth in grades 6-12 invited to participate:
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Family Beach Day
Families with keiki – join our Children's Ministry for a day of fun at the beach! Relax, play, and enjoy on Prince Kuhio Day, Tuesday, March 26, from 10 AM - 2 PM at Ala Moana Beach.
Please register online.
Questions? Contact cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org
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Children's Ministry Diaper Drive
This Lenten season, Children's Ministry is doing a Diaper Drive in partnership with the Aloha Diaper Bank to help alleviate diaper need in our community—and the entire congregation is invited to join in!
Ways to Contribute:
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Donate diapers and/or wipes — They may be dropped off every Sunday in Lent and on Easter Sunday or dropped off in the Church Office during regular business hours during Lent.
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Let's help with these “Essentials for the Journey” for those in need in our community this Lenten season! Learn more about diaper need and its impact on our community: alohadiaperbank.org. | | |
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Readers Needed for Worship!
Worship is one of the heartbeats of our church – it is the work of the whole church community in praising God, hearing God's word to us and responding in faith. One way to help each other in our worship is by reading scripture and other parts of our service. It enhances our experience of worship when we can have different faces and voices leading worship.
If you are willing to read in a worship service, please join our pool of readers! Learn more and sign up by clicking below.
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WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Volunteer at the CUC Thrift Shop
Volunteer with the Flower Committee
- Fridays or Saturday mornings
- Contact the church office for more info
Volunteer at Serving Aloha
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Wednesdays, 10 AM–1:30 PM; check in outside Women's Building
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NEED FOOD? Walk-in: 11 AM - 12 PM; Drive-through: 12 PM - 1 PM
Volunteer with Community Ministry
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Second Tuesdays, prep and cook 2:30–5:30 PM, distribute meals 5:45–6:45 PM
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- Give thanks for living water that quenches our thirst and brings refreshment. May it flow from us to all those around!
- Pray for those who are grieving.
- Pray for our Palm Sunday celebrations as we prepare for Holy Week ahead.
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HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?
We welcome relevant news and events to share on the CUC website, e-blast, and/or to post on our bulletin boards. Please submit items to news@centralunionchurch.org by Wednesday to be published in the following days.
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Beware of Email Scams!
Scams come in many forms, whether it's someone impersonating a church leader, or a stranger seeming to have a good deal for you on a special product or service. Please be cautious when checking emails! Know that church staff will never ask you to purchase something or give personal information. Often you can identify an email's authenticity by verifying the sender’s email address (CUC staff emails end with @centralunionchurch.org), but it's also possible for scammers to mimic email addresses. So if you receive any strange message at all and are ever in doubt, just delete it, don't reply or click on any links. You may call the church office (808-941-0957) to confirm.
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