“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17 NIV
My heart is bursting with thanks to God for Francine!
Fran (and her hubby Byron) is stepping out in faith to facilitate partnering with Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse) to provide shoebox gifts to the less fortunate. Not having done anything like this before, Fran is responding to God’s prompting, and taking little steps of obedience! That totally blesses my pastor’s heart — to partner with Francine, Byron, and all of our ‘Ohana for His Kingdom!
Paul wrote to believers in Colossae, encouraging them to live out their new life in Christ through everyday obedience. He describes a community clothed in compassion, kindness, humility, and love, and brings it all together: whatever you say or do, let it represent and reflect Jesus—with gratitude to God.
That’s what I see unfolding in our church ‘Ohana … and I love partnering with you! Is there something God is prompting you to do in your family, workplace, our church or community to express Jesus aloha?
As I’ve said in various ways, my vision is YOU — growing mānoa in your relationship with Jesus! I want to see you hearing His voice, becoming more rooted in His love, and responding to what He is stirring in your heart. I’m so thankful to walk alongside you and partner with what God is doing in your life.
This Thanksgiving and Christmas season, something as simplicity of filling a shoebox can become an expression of that aloha. As we partner with Fran, Byron — and Jesus 🙂 —we get to encourage their steps of faith and participate in sharing the aloha of Jesus with others.
So what is He speaking to you about? You may feel inexperienced or unsure where to begin. Start by listening, praying, and taking the next faithful step with Him.
Mahalo, Fran, for your willing heart! And mahalo, ‘ohana, for serving, supporting, giving and growing in Jesus together. Whatever we do, may we do it in Jesus name — with hearts thankful hearts!!
