June Service Schedule ~ We are back at Mid-Pac | Bakken Auditorium
This Sunday, Pastor Rod will be teaching on “Cultivating a Lifestyle of Peace.” We look forward to our time together worshipping with Ben & TC Vegas. And join us for a light lunch after service!
It’s been so rewarding getting to know one another and developing friendships!
ALOHA!
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Pastor Rod’s Weekly Encouragement
Posted every Friday
Friday, May 30, 2025
Aloha Friends!
“She didn’t die peacefully.”
Those words still echo in my mind and disturb me. Her daughter called to ask if I would do the funeral for her 105-year-old mom.
CONTINUED…
The circumstances surrounding this woman’s death are so sad and heart-breaking. She seemed to serve her family with sacrificial grit and love. She worked hard and managed to purchase a home while leaving some assets for the family. Yet she was left to die… alone.
Having officiated many funerals, including family members like my father- and mother-in-law, it’s comforting and assuring to see people experiencing a great peace before passing. Even witnessing families that are at peace when their loved one dies is very comforting.
I want to die peacefully. But I’m asking myself, am I living peacefully? Am I at peace in my heart with God, family, relationships and circumstances in life? I can allow my overthinking in areas of life, health, finances, future, relationships to hijack my peace.
The turmoils of life and world situations can cause anxiousness, worry, fear and mistrust. I’m reminded of the Psalmist conviction and confession in Psalm 29:11 (NLT):
The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace.
We have a wonderfully great and good Father who delights in blessing His children with strength and peace! While we believe and confess this truth, we need to cultivate the peace He provides. Psalm 34:14 gives us insights:
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Let’s prayerfully ask ourselves… what kind of evil in our thought life or lives do we need to turn away from? What “good” is God putting on our hearts to do and live out? Are we so overwhelmed or in our own world that we are giving up on pursuing peace? How do we maintain and cultivate peace in our lives?
We can be comforted by Paul’s prayer for the Christians in Thessalonica:
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT
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
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