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July Newsletter7/24/2023
A Blessing for Waking Up to Summer Blessed are we, beginning to feel some release From pandemic constraints, From the long sad season of anxious vigilance, The boredom and frustration of plans deferred. There is new ground appearing, and paths we didn’t know were there. Blessed are we who say, okay! But God, you’re going to need to help me wake up, the music, The movement and the color of living, The wonder of the lily, the mystery and power of the tiniest seed, Cracked open, doing what it was always destined to do. Bloom. Blessed are we who say, wake me too God, I’m awake. “Wonder if the heaviest element on the periodic table. Even a tiny fleck of it stops time.” – Diane Ackerman Put yourself where love and beauty can reach you. That’s the summer for you. Kate Bowler, Blessings for the Lives we Actually Have Mahalo Mahalo to Donna for her steadfastness in reviewing the service program; Charlie for his faithfullness in candle lighting; Sharon for her shared leadership in One Pot One Hope and Kids Klub; Judy for bringing friends to church every Sunday; Donald I for making sure our facility is open and ready for worship; Rocky for his musical interlude (prayers for CeCe recovery); Weiler and ‘ohana for bringing Kaunaloa for baptism and sharing his happy smile with all.Thank you for being a part of our church ‘ohana, and for all you do to make it so beautiful. Lay Preaching Do you have good news to share? Ever wondered what it’s like to preach a sermon? A few weeks ago, I asked if any one had ever felt called to being a lay preacher. I was serious! The Lutheran Church allows for lay preachers – that is, for non-ordained people to get up and share a sermon. Maybe you’d like to share about your journey of faith, or maybe you have a favorite bible passage you’d like to preach on. Talk to me for more information! School Supplies Drive This is the last month to contribute to our joint school supplies drive, in conjunction with St. John the Baptist. We will be donating to Kamaile Academy, Makaha Elementary, Waianae Elementary, and Leihoku Elementary. Keep an eye on the sales! We will be collecting through the end of July – whatever you have to share will be appreciated! Music in Worship We are trying some new things with our worship music! In addition to Sally offering live music from our keyboard on the second Sunday of each month, we will be starting a folk service! Can you play a guitar or an ukulele or some other fun instrument? Let me know! July Birthdays 5 Pastor Jazzy Mark your calendars Kids Klub: Tuesday, July 11th and Tuesday, July 25th Council Meeting: Sunday, July 16th One Pot One Hope : Saturday, July 29th Other Important Dates: Parish Workdays: August 5 November 4
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