* IMPORTANT CHANGE * SERVICE LOCATIONS IN MAY
Due to Mid Pac Graduation month, we will NOT BE ABLE to meet at Bakken Auditorium on Sundays May 11th & 25th.
May 11th Service locations // Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop (Mānoa) // Al & Raquel Ikeda’s home (Makiki)
May 25th Service locations // Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop (Mānoa)
We are still looking for other HOST HOMES to gather a small group of people to watch the “live stream” together.
SUNDAY GATHERING | 9:30 AM | MID-PAC | BAKKEN AUDITORIUM
JOIN US FOR A LIGHT LUNCH & FELLOWSHIP AFTER SERVICE!
*Scroll down for service information, directions, and other ministry news.
Sunday, May 4th | Pastor Rod will lead us to receive Communion
Teaching Slides May 4
Pastor Rod’s weekly encouragement | posted every Friday
Friday, May 2, 2025
Aloha ‘Ohana!
What’s been on your heart lately? How are you REALLY doing? My heart gets heavy for those suffering or going through difficult challenges. Many of you may be like me – thankfully living a good, somewhat comfortable life.
OVERCOMING IN THE UNCOMFORTABLE
My Auntie Marie (pictured in middle of our son Kai and daughter Aja) just passed away. She lived behind us on the same property and played a major role in my childhood, helping to raise me. When we moved back from Kansas City in 2000, she was there to welcome us—and she got to watch our kids grow up, which was a special blessing.
Auntie Marie adored my wife, Beckie. And that love was mutual. Through Auntie’s gentle spirit and warm presence, Beckie encountered the unconditional love of God in a deeply personal way.
Auntie faced many trials throughout her life, especially in her later years—falls, a stroke, physical decline. Watching her go through those painful seasons was hard. But what stood out most wasn’t her suffering—it was her overcoming spirit. She remained one of the happiest, most resilient people we knew. She was our example of an overcomer in the face of adversity and “the uncomfortable” in life.
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Cor. 1:3-4 NLT
God is the source of all comfort. And He certainly used Auntie’s life to show us His mercies, love and comfort. I pray that I could be such a blessing to others – through my ups and downs – and all the uncomfortable situations in life – may He use me…use us… to bring grace, love, and comfort to others.
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT
Thank you, Jesus!
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.
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!
Women’s Conference! Link below for more info and registration.
https://enewhope.org/event/23996290-2025-05-16-womenʻs-conference-in-search-of-eden
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
Do you need prayer?
If you have any questions about God, our church, life… anything… or need prayer, please text, call, or email me.
