WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
Life of Our Church ‘Ohana
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- MĀNOA WEEKLY | PASTOR ROD DEVOTIONAL
- SUNDAY TEACHING *MESSAGE SLIDES
- KEIKI MINISTRY | MINISTRIES | EVENTS
- ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION
- WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT CHURCH MEMBERSHIP (OUR MEMBERSHIP COURSE)
- HOW TO GIVE/DONATE
- SUNDAY SERVICE INFO
PASTOR ROD’S WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Aloha Friday!
Congratulations to all the graduates in our ‘ohana and beyond! Their faithfulness, commitment and perseverance are exemplary!
To our very own…
CONTINUED…
… Morgan, graduating from High School, Nikki Cossi and Kira Lee are both graduating from UH Mānoa with their Masters degrees. We celebrate you ladies and are so proud of you!
The Unexpected, Inconvenient Neighbor!
This Sunday, I’ll be teaching the “red letter” words of Jesus found only in the Gospel of Luke. It’s about an unexpected neighbor!
When an expert in the law asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds with a story so radical and unexpected, it would have completely shocked His audience. The Good Samaritan reveals a love that goes beyond labels, prejudice, and religious boundaries.
Take a moment to read and reflect on Luke 10:30–37.
- Who in your life is an outsider?
- An outcast?
- Overlooked?
- An enemy or stranger?
- Unloved or unwanted?
- Struggling?
I often “see the need” to share compassion, but still pass by. Seeing and knowing about a need is one thing. Responding and acting to serve that need is often my challenge.
Jesus is saying to me that my neighbor may not look like me, agree with me, or belong to my circle. The Samaritan moved toward the need and pain, not away from it. He changed his schedule, opened his wallet, and used his energy to bring healing.
Mānoa compassion became visible through action. YIKES! Sometimes I’m like the priest or Levite — busy, distracted, or hesitant. The question is not, “Who deserves my love?” but, “Will I choose to love?”
What’s your observations of this parable? What is Jesus saying to you?
MESSAGE SLIDES
Message slides are available every Sunday morning.
2026 SERIES | THE WORDS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPELS
PERSONAL | PRACTICAL | POWERFUL
We are surrounded by a variety of voices and endless opinions.
Whose words do we trust?
In a world of half-truths and competing messages, we must learn to discern the voice of God and look to the words of Jesus in the Gospels. Jesus spoke life and lived the truth. ≫Read more
EVENTS
Did you know that all our ministry events can be found right here?
👉newhopemanoa.tv/events
Simply click on any event, and you’ll be taken to a page with all the specific details—dates, times, and more ways to get involved!
WATCH ONLINE
NHM Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/newhopemanoa
NHM YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@newhopemanoa-pastorrodshim4827/streams
Subscribe on YouTube
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BELONGING | OUR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Does our church have a membership course? If you are curious what our pastor or church believes about membership, please visit the link below.
“Belonging to God and New Hope Mānoa: Our Family Declaration” is what we would refer to as our membership course.
The booklet is downloadable and video teaching links are available below. Hard copies are available at our Welcome Table on Sundays.
Are you interested in being Water Baptized?
If you are interested in being water baptized, please read the brochure linked below. Reach out to Pastor Rod or Malia to schedule a personal baptism date. Invite your friends and family to celebrate your monumental decision!
What is the significance of water baptism? Baptism signifies that through repentance, forgiveness, and faith, we belong to Jesus. As Christians, we are identifying with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. ≫Read more
ASSISTANCE FOR STORM VICTIMS
To our NHM ‘Ohana: If you know a family or someone affected by the storms, who needs assistance, please contact me (808) 216-5493. If you have a friend of a friend, relative of a relative, any connection to someone in need, don’t hesitate to contact me.
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
We are not collecting physical donation at our church at the moment. If you’d like to donate physical goods or necessities, there are numerous drop-off locations available. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Mahalo and let’s continue praying for our community, first responders, business, community leaders, volunteers, and all families/’ohana affected!
Love and prayers,
Rod
DONATIONS
We are receiving financial donations through our Show God Share Aloha ministry account (click the “Donations” button and select “Share Aloha”), or you can write a check with “ALOHA” in the memo line and bring it to our Sunday service. We provide transparent records of all donations and fund income to our donors—every dollar is prayerfully stewarded and fully accounted for.
≫Learn more
GIVING AT MĀNOA
Tithes & Offering: What Our Pastor Believes
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’ And God will generously provide all you need. Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous.“
2 Corinthians 9:7-8 NLT
The bottom line to me (my opinion and belief) is that as Christians, we should ask God where He wants us to give and how much.
I’ve been asked numerous times, “Pastor, do I need to give 10% of my income to the church?” ≫Continue reading
To give online, go to the PUSHPAY page: https://pushpay.com/g/newhopemanoa
Checks can be made to “New Hope Manoa” and left in the offering box at service or mailed to:
New Hope
Attn: Accounting
290 Sand Island Access Road
Honolulu, HI 96819
MINISTRIES
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
FROM PASTOR ROD
I’d love to meet and connect with you at our service. Please look for me and introduce yourself.
If you have any questions about God, our church, life — anything — or need prayer, please text, call, or email me: rod@enewhope.org
Have a blessed day and week,
Rod
