WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
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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, July 24, 2026
Aloha Friday NHM ‘Ohana!
When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Genesis 22:9-11 NIV
I felt an incredible strong presence of God and stirring in my heart. I felt like God was asking me “Will you obey me…?”
The circumstances were daunting and I…
CONTINUED…
… couldn’t believe what I was getting myself into!
Have you ever been in a situation or faced with a decision where you are telling yourself “NO WAY!” No way I would do this… or commit to … or put myself in that situation… and you find yourself on the other side… YES WAY! God led you in a direction that was unexpected.
That’s exactly where Abraham found himself in Genesis 22. God didn’t give him a full explanation. He didn’t lay out all the details, but simply asked Abraham to trust Him one step, one day at a time. Maybe you’re standing in your own “Genesis 22” moment today—a difficult decision, an uncertain future, a burden you’ve been carrying quietly.
I was deeply reminded recently that… God is always present at the altar of our uncertainty. The same God who tested Abraham’s faith, maybe testing ours. I think He wants us to trust Him to provided what is needed – His will – His time – His way.
One lesson the Lord has been impressing on my heart is this: Sometimes the greatest miracle isn’t God changing our circumstances – it’s Him changing our hearts. May we all have hearts that can say, “Here I am, Lord.
This is also a HUGE REMINDER that we are God’s family. Families don’t just worship together—they pray together, carry one another’s burdens, and trust God together.
One of these days I’m going to share my “No Way – Yes Way” situation with you. Thank you for being family – for your aloha, prayers and support – for Beckie and I, our leadership, and for everyone in our church. We never know who is walking through a season where God is asking them to trust Him more deeply than ever before. If you need prayer…share…because we want to help cast any cares on our Lord… together!
MESSAGE SLIDES
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UPCOMING SERIES | TBA
EVENTS
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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.
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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
