June Service Schedule ~ We are back at Mid-Pac | Bakken Auditorium
This Sunday, Pastor Rod will be teaching on “In His Presence…” We look forward to our time together worshipping with Malia Shimabukuro. And join us for a light lunch after service!
It’s been so rewarding getting to know one another and developing friendships!
ALOHA!
*Scroll down for service information, directions, and other ministry news.
Pastor Rod’s Weekly Encouragement
Posted every Friday
Friday, June 6, 2025
Aloha Friends!
This week, I was in the presence of a man who lost his wife a few months ago. They would’ve been married 65 years (June 5). Having just celebrated our 40th Anniversary this past week (June 2), I sat with amazement as he told me stories of their friendship. It was sooooooo heartwarming to …
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… be in the presence of such a kind-hearted, gracious and happy man. The last 5 years of their marriage wasn’t easy, as Don’s wife battled Alzheimer’s. The last 2 years were especially difficult as he had to make the difficult decision to place her in a care facility. Don would visit her daily, laying by her side, feeding her, talking and singing to her.
“You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.”Psalm 16:11 NRSV
My time with Don was like being in the presence of God. In fact, I totally sensed God’s presence as Don spoke of his love for his wife. I’m encouraged to be more mindful of my Father’s presence. Through all the internal and external challenges I’m facing, the grace of His presence draws my attention to focus on God. I want to trust God to reveal Himself to me.
Have you experienced a fullness of joy lately? I believe our God is sooooooo good, sooooooo loving and gracious that He initiates revealing His life—the path of life—the life of joy. May we respond to the Psalmist call to come into His presence with thanksgiving, to worship Him with joy and songs of praise! (Psalm 95:2)
“… as we come to know Him better we shall spend more time in His presence and find that presence a constant and ever-increasing delight.” E.M. Bounds
Click on the post below to read through our Belonging-Family Declaration Booklet and listen to Parts I and II of the teachings.
Click on the post above to receive the downloadable “Belonging to God and New Hope Mānoa: Our Family Declaration” Booklet and links for the teaching.
A hard copy is available at our Welcome Table on Sundays.
Men! We all need a community to grow closer to God!
Contact Pastor Mike for the ZOOM link: ononelson@aol.com
GIVING AT NEW HOPE MĀNOA | What our Pastor believes
To give online, click the PUSHPAY link below, or the DONATE button at the top of the page. https://pushpay.com/g/newhopemanoa
Checks can be made to “New Hope Manoa” and mailed to:
290 Sand Island Access Road
Honolulu, HI 96819
Our hearts as a church have always been to care for “our own”—our church ‘ohana and those connected to us—to share God’s aloha in practical ways (food, gas gift cards, helping with medicine, utilities, household items, etc.).
HOW TO GIVE TO HELP OTHERS?
- If you want to contribute to our SHOW GOD SHARE ALOHA FUND, please make checks payable to New Hope Mānoa, Memo line: ALOHA.
- If you’d like to give ONLINE, click on the “DONATE” tab above (on our website). “CHOOSE FUND” and select “NHM SHARE ALOHA.”
SHOW GOD, SHARE ALOHA… with people, you are reaching for Christ!
Call or text Pastor Rod if you have any questions, (808) 216-5493, especially if you have a friend, family member, co-worker, or anyone you are ministering to. This fund is meant to be used to PARTNER WITH YOU, to love and reach people in your lives who are in need. Love y’all!
SERVICE INFORMATION
DRIVING DIRECTIONS to Mid-Pacific Institute
2445 Kaala Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
PARKING at Mid-Pacific Institute
- Front and rear parking lots are open
- Handicap parking directly in front of the auditorium
KEIKI CHURCH
Open for infants through 3rd grade
If you have any questions about our Keiki Ministry, please get in touch with Tina for more information. If you are a part of our ‘ohana and would like to inquire about volunteering, please contact Tina. Her email is: kartskai@gmail.com
WATCH ONLINE
Link to NHM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newhopemanoa
Link to NHM YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@newhopemanoa-pastorrodshim4827/streams
You can also view previous services & messages.
Hit “SUBSCRIBE” on this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-BCrfxnCMMOf1k7B7USeg/featured
If you have any questions about God, our church, life… anything… or need prayer, please text, call, or email me.
