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This coming Sunday, April 13th | Teaching by Pastor Ty Tamasaka!
Pastor Rod’s weekly encouragement | posted every Friday
Friday, April 11, 2025
Aloha ‘Ohana!
I hope you are well! I am presently in Kansas City, visiting our daughter Malia and supporting her Lacrosse team at William Jewell University.
This Sunday, Pastor Ty Tamasaka will be our guest teacher, sharing a great message on the Triumphal Entry! And as many of you already know, we are bringing back having a light lunch every Sunday after our service. WhoooHooo! The fellowship energy and cultivating the heart of “belonging” has been wonderful!
May I encourage you to pick up a “Belonging to God and New Hope Mānoa: Our Family Declaration” Booklet at our Welcome Table on Sunday. The Booklet goes with my 2-part teaching that you can watch/listen to on YouTube or Facebook (Sundays March 23 & 30).
PART 2 | Former Church Members Hurt by Leadership
When it rains……it pours. So the saying goes—and that was certainly the case in a ministry I once oversaw.
It began with one volunteer, then two, then three—each coming to me with heartfelt concerns, hurts, and complaints about their leadership. Over the following months, I spent countless hours meeting with individuals, pairs, and groups of volunteers—while also communicating with the ministry leader what was happening. It was a hot mess! Eventually, the leader was removed, disciplined, and intentionally discipled.
At the heart of the process was the goal of discipleship—a foundation for relational reconciliation and spiritual restoration for everyone involved. And while some healing took place, the damage had already taken its toll. Several volunteers left the ministry… some even left the church.
As the pastoral overseer responsible for that ministry, I was heartbroken. I carried the weight of it all—while wounded and in need of healing myself. Much of my heart and calling in ministry has been to shepherd those hurt in and by “the church.” While each person’s experience is unique, there are common patterns and ways to walk with the wounded.
When we’re hurting, especially from within the church, our perspective can become clouded—even distorted. The enemy of our souls seeks to twist our understanding of God and His character.
I love this powerful truth shared by Dr. Alison Cook:
“Separate the church hurt from God’s character. Some aspects of God’s character are crystal clear throughout the Bible. If you feel busted up or beaten down by a church community, it’s important to step back and remind yourself who God is—apart from the hurtful actions of others.”
Scripture is filled with rich truth about God’s mānoa (solid, vast, deep) character. And the life of Jesus is a clear display of the Father’s heart—full of compassion, justice, grace, and truth.
“The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness…” -Exodus 34:6 (NIV)
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations…” -Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)
“God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind.” -Numbers 23:19 (NIV)
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments…” -Romans 11:33 (NIV)
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” -Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest…” -Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT)
Click on the post below to read through our Belonging-Family Declaration Booklet and listen to Parts I and II of the teachings.
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OUR CURRENT SERIES!
What would our lives look like – what would the world look like… if God’s people grew in love with Jesus every day?
Knowing the kind of Christ follower I can be at times; complacent, fleshy, and focused on ME … I bet I would put a big smile on God the Father’s face if I acted more like a full-time Christian.
If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 NLT
I know His love is unconditional and He accepts me no matter what, but maturity in my relationship with Jesus is expected…right?! One thing I must continue to commit to EVERY DAY is to give up my own way. That’s rough many times. But with God’s Spirit living in me, He is faithful to speak to and direct me one day, one moment at at time.
EVERYDAY JESUS 2025! This is my mantra and I hope you will include it as yours.
GOD IS TOV, all the time… and all the time, GOD IS TOV!
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
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