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July Forth:A Never-Ending AdventureAl Thomas

Finding Freedom & Rest Wayne Cordeiro

IDENTIFYING BOUNDARIES

Have a blessed July,

Pastor Wayne Cordeiro

The hot summer months bring back memories of picnics and get-togethers with family and friends. It also conjures up wonderful thoughts of when I served as a youth pastor. After I graduated from Bible School, I spent seven years as a youth pastor in Oregon before moving back to Hawaii. Although I’ve been in Hawaii for over 20 years, I still receive letters and e-mails from these youth. It brings me joy to know that many of them are still following Christ.

With school out of session and young people looking for things to do, this issue of Life At Its Best will focus on our youth and the topic of boundaries. Here at New Hope, one of our totems is that we believe in our young, emerging leaders. We’ll meet two wonderful young couples — Rooke and Kanani Keliipuleole, and Micah and Sigrid Simpson — and hear their hearts as they share their God stories. Rooke is the youth leader for New Hope South Shore as well as our operations/facilities supervisor, and Micah is the youth pastor for Amplify, targeting our 7th and 8th graders. We also have a lot of information on our youth camps, and it’s not too late to send your child to camp.

A special “shout out” and “thank you” to all the youth who serve at New Hope: at our Spirit of Aloha Celebration last month, we featured a rap and dance that our youth created. Each week, we have hundreds of youth serving in many areas of our church: running cameras, and setting up tables and chairs. A special “thank you” to Kelli Shiroma, an intern from Biola University, who assisted with much of the writing, editing and magazine layout for this July issue.

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OptionsWe are in the land of the free. We can say whatever we want and if someone challenges that, we can say, “No, I have a right and it is called free speech. I am free. I can do whatever I want.”

Freedom becomes defined incorrectly. We say, “I can do whatever I want because I’m free. I can decide what is right for me and what is wrong for me because I’m free.”

We love options in America. We say, “Don’t tell me I can’t do this. I want options because I want to be able to do whatever I want.”

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That is the very same thing that Lucifer did to Eve.

One day the serpent came around and said, “Eve, go and eat that fruit.”She said, “No, God said if I eat that I will lose my freedom.”

This is what he said:

The serpent said, “God did not say that it was not an option. In fact, if you take that option then you will really be free because then you can do whatever you want.”

Eve said, “You’re kidding. I can just decide for myself ?”“Yes,” he said, “You are free.”

However, as soon as she exercised that option, she did not gain freedom – she lost it.


When we think we are really free it is then that we lose our freedom. We must choose what is non-negotiable.

Here is what the Lord is saying: “There are some things in your life that must never change and there are some things in your life that must change. Make sure you do not get those two mixed up.”

Establish those things that are not up for a vote. When you understand there are non-negotiable kingdom priorities in your life that are no longer on the auction block, you will discover an amazing freedom.

(Jer 6:16 NASB).

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“The serpent said to the woman, ‘You

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“Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand by the ways

and see and ask for the ancient paths, where

the good way is, and walk in it;

and you will find rest for your souls ...’

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03 A Message from Pastor Wayne

04 The Setting of a Culture

Finding Freedom and Rest in what is Important

08 Ways to Serve

Experiencing God Ministry

10 Life Journaling

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12 God Moment

Defining the Boundaries in Dating

14 Gems Along the Way

Embracing Boundaries

15 Crossing Boundaries: High School to College

18 Photo Spread

22 New Hope Oàhu

23 Meet Sam Kapu

24 Recipe Section

Lilikoi Haupia Delight

25 Receiving the Complete Package

26 Health Tip

The Buildup on Calcium

27 Pastor’s Tips

Four Tips to Develop a Quality Devotional Life

28 July Forth: A Never-Ending Adventure

30 Breaking Family Boundaries

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IDENTIFYING BOUNDRIES

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a s s i s ta n t m a n a g i n g e d i t o r Kelli Shiromac o p y e d i t o r s Mary Waialeale,

Donna Mae Katsura & Clairelane Yoshioka

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p r o d u c t i o n m a n a g e r Ann Young a rt d i r e c t o r Clint Torres

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Laura Aguon, Clint Torres & Derrek Miyahara

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Wayne Cordeiro, Kelli Shiroma,

Bethany Buted, Keoni Alford, Pat Takenishi, Richard Waialeale, Aaron Cordeiro,

Al Thomas, Momi Ann Breault

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Clint [email protected] 808.842.4242 ext. 210

For more information contact us at:

New Hope Oàhu290 Sand Island Access Road

Honolulu HI 96819808.842.4242 | eNewhope.org

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July 25-26 Dave Barr July 18-19 Mike PalompoJuly 11-12 Elwin Ahu

July 4-5 Rick Green

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To some, it might seem like a rigorous, academic-like Bible class. To others, it might be a hyped-up Bible study.

But to “Experiencing God” ministry leader Bill Erler, this course aimed at taking one’s relationship with God to the next level can revolutionize an individual’s life.

“The main focus of the course is to help people build stronger relationships with the Lord, a relationship that will bring purpose and development into their lives,” Erler said.

Erler and his wife, Mary, have overseen the “Experiencing God” ministry at New Hope since 2001. Prior to this, they were involved as ministry participants upon coming to New Hope in 2000.

The “Experiencing God” ministry – which has been around since 1990 – is based on the novel Seven Realities of God, written by Dr. Henry Blackaby and Claude King. The course takes place twice a year for 12 weeks: participants meet Sunday mornings 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Farrington High School Library for praise and worship, video sessions and small group discussions regarding the assigned units in the “Experiencing God” workbook.

The only prerequisite for this course is accepting Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior and a fervent desire to draw closer to God. Along with this passion, however, comes the need for discipline. Erler gave an honest description of the intense course, explaining that participants will cover one unit each week. “It’s a demanding course,” he said. “If a person is committed, it will take him about five hours each week [to finish one unit].”

Registration for the next session of “Experiencing God” starts during the weekend of July 4-5 and ends the weekend of July 25-26. The next session will begin with an orientation on Sunday, August 2.

For more information, visit the “Experiencing God” registration table or contact Bill Erler at 808-487-6078. Participating in the “Experiencing God” ministry is recommended for those seeking to grow deeper in their understanding of and relationship with the Lord.

“After this course, you’ll be better equipped to hear God when He’s speaking to you and find out where He’s working in your life,” he said.

A Closer Look:The “Experiencing God” Ministry


By Kelli Shiroma

Journaling

Here are some questions that you can use while doing your daily devotions. Also, there is a short description of the main characters that play important roles in these stories. All this will help you go deeper and understand a little more of the message that God is trying to teach you.

Why are these books important?

The prophets in the history of Israel were important instruments that God used to convict and change His people. They were not exclusively people who foretold the future, but were often used to “tell forth” the desires of God. A prophet is one who makes known the heart of God to people.

Who are the main characters?

Isaiah was a prophet whose name means “The Lord saves.” This is the message of Isaiah – that God has a great heart to save His people. Isaiah prophesied during one of the most difficult times in Israel’s history. While Isaiah seems to be pessimistic in his message, there is a dimension of hope, as there always is when God deals with His people, including our own lives. No other Old Testament prophet is quoted more in the New Testament than Isaiah.

Hosea was a citizen of Israel and is the only northern prophet whose words have survived in writing. His name means “salvation,” and is appropriate to the time of great crisis that he experienced in the Northern Kingdom. Hosea spoke against unbridled wealth, of unwise agreements with foreign countries and of misguided ambitions.

Micah was the last of the four great literary prophets of the eighth century. There are predictions of judgment and doom, but Micah also points to the mercy of God, and to the steadfast love of God for His people. One prominent theme Micah introduces to encourage us as Christians is to be careful to whom and to what we give our lives.

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The early church depended on individuals encour-aging one another in faith in the face of persecution as well as the challenges of a growing church to clarify what they believed as non-negotiable values.

Who are the main characters?

Jude introduces himself as the brother of James, who is the brother of Jesus. Jude spoke against a misguided belief that freedom in Jesus Christ meant freedom to sin! These people were in error and they promoted this belief inside the church. Jude speaks out against this form of wrong belief (heresy).

Philemon was the master from whom his slave, Onesimus, ran away. Paul meets Onesimus in Rome and Onesimus gives his life to Jesus. On-esimus travels back to Philemon in Colossae with Tychicus with a letter from Paul that requests Phi-lemon’s grace to receive his former slave back with kindness and forgiveness.

Hebrews was written for Christians who were converts from Judaism, and who now may have thoughts about reverting back to Judaism. This is a helpful book that helps us as Christians to know the basic foundational teachings of following Jesus Christ. The basic theme is the superiority of Jesus Christ to anything and anyone else.

James is a remarkable book for every Christian to read. James makes a distinction between two groups of people. There are those who “profess” their faith, and then there are those who “practice” their faith. James wants our faith to count through our actions and how we live.

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2 Peter 1:3 “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who

called us by His own glory and excellence.”

Everything is an all-encompassing word. You have to be careful using it because it leaves no margin of error.

That’s the word Peter chooses to use to explain how much God will provide for me — “everything pertaining to life and godliness” —everything I need for this life.

Everything is provided by getting to know Jesus more and more in accurate, biblical ways. Jesus is our Source of all wisdom and knowledge. He’s more than any seminar, book, conference, college, video or program.

Yet, how often we treat Jesus as another program. His Word is something we use, like a spice on food, rather than something we eat, like meat. We spice up our ministries created by programs and spiced by the Word.

Instead, I must build New Hope on the Word of God. We must get to know Him and reveal Him and thoroughly teach and model Him, and not just spice the way things are going with a “God bless you.”

Father, thank You for helping me to be a man of the Word — one getting to know You more and more. Everything I need is found in You.


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Defining the Boundaries in Dating[ ]

QUESTION 1: Can you give several examples of

the boundaries you set in your relationships? What made you decide to set boundaries?

M I C A H: We made sure we were balanced in our relationships: it was not about her and me hanging out exclusively; we did not spend an excessive amount of time talking or hanging out together. We both had people to keep us accountable.S I G R I D: My boundaries were: not to kiss before I got married, to hang out with a group of people and to be in a public setting, if it was just the two of us. Our relationship had to be in the light. I’ve crossed boundaries before and I didn’t want to do that anymore; it was not pleasing to the Lord.

R O O K E: Early in our relationship, we had an open conversation and we wrote down several things we would commit to; we were upfront about some of the expectations we wanted to follow. It was important to establish the purpose behind dating: we were headed toward marriage; we were not dating for the sake of dating. K A N A N I: When I got saved, I wanted to honor God, so I decided that I was not going to do anything with a guy. I made up my mind that the next guy I kissed was going to be my husband on our wedding day.

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Micah & Sigrid Simpson Rooke & Kanani Keliipuleole


QUESTION 4:Is there anything else you

would like to mention?M I C A H: I would encourage young couples that you can never go wrong pursuing friendship. If you pursue someone just to date them, you could lose the friendship, trust and credibility. But if you pursue a friendship, you’ll have a good friend out of that relationship, whether you date them or not.K A N A N I: Now that we’re married and looking back on it, I would not change a thing. I’m glad we talked about boundaries and stuck to them, and we’ve gotten to see the Lord bless us so much through them.

QUESTION 2: Why is it important to maintain

clear boundaries in a relationship? How have boundaries helped

you in your relationships?M I C A H: The boundaries helped us to not take our eyes off of anything important. We could still be friends while keeping things of importance – our relationships with the Lord, serving in ministry, doing well in school – as priorities. Boundaries helped us not to keep our eyes on each other, but on the “big picture.” S I G R I D: Boundaries helped me to focus on the Lord and my commitment to Him.

R O O K E: Pastor Wayne would always say, “If you want God’s blessings, you have to do it God’s way.” What you’re doing now has a dramatic effect on your future. You never know who you’re influencing.K A N A N I: A boundary is like a “pre-choice choice.” It’s deciding how to respond in a certain situation, so when the situation comes, you know how you’re going to respond. You have to make it clear and draw the line, so nobody gets confused.

QUESTION 3: What would be your advice to couples who are maintaining boundaries – emotional or

physical – in their relationships?M I C A H: If a couple has a tendency to focus on one another only, it will basically lead to emptiness. But when a couple is focusing on the Lord …S I G R I D: … rather than focusing on each other, they’re both getting closer to the Lord and closer to each other as well.

R O O K E: God wants to use every part of your life. Having boundaries set in your dating will give you a much more powerful testimony as a witness for the Lord. Physical temptations are one of the hardest sins to overcome. If you can discipline yourself in that area and harness that energy for the Lord and serve His Kingdom, then He can use it for His glory. K A N A N I: The bottom line is that it has to come from your desire to love and please the Lord. There are a lot of worldly reasons to have boundaries – avoid pregnancy, etc. – but it really has to come from an internal conviction. Having boundaries are do-able, but you have to focus your attention and efforts on God. When you’re consumed with God and what the Lord is doing, the temptations aren’t as great.

Excerpt taken from Gems Along the Way© 1997 by Wayne Cordeiro

“Embracing Boundaries”

My dear son Aaron, I just read about a huge flood in Colorado. One of the area’s dams gave way, and an overpowering wall of water destroyed property and injured people. In its rightful place, the water was very useful – for needed irrigation, crops, and perhaps, after filtering, for drinking. But outside of its boundaries, that useful water turned into a destructive force which re-sulted in much ruin and hurt. Aaron, Jesus has given you energy, zeal, and boldness in certain areas, and to harness those qualities into something useful, God has placed boundaries around you. These boundaries are not designed to hinder nor frustrate you, but rather to protect your potential! Without boundar-ies, a beautiful lake would be nothing but a swamp, only good for breeding mosqui-toes and snakes. Without boundaries, the water would try to go everywhere at the same time without direction and purpose. Aaron, sometimes you won’t un-derstand why these boundaries are placed around you, and you’ll have a tendency to push against them. But instead, be thank-ful for them. May God help us to see that the boundaries around our lives are not walls of concrete or banks of dirt, but hands of His love; huge hands that embrace our lives, hands that we can rest in. God knows exactly what’s best, and even if your boundaries are beyond your under-standing, they will never be beyond your faith. In His embrace, Dad

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May 29, 2009. The day I had been anticipating for over a decade. The day I worked hard for all those years. The day that ended a big chapter in my life, but started a new, even bigger chapter. The day I graduated from high school. The leap from being a high school student to a college student is a big one. I know that there are many inevitable changes that come with this transi-tion. Besides all the fun that college life will entail – mak-ing new friends, joining clubs and studying abroad – I also know that will be many challenges and responsibilities. I’ll have to learn to balance my time: maintain good grades while keeping strong relationships with God, my family and my friends. I’ll have to hold down a job and make time to continue serving at church. It seems somewhat impossible, and sometimes I’m overwhelmed just think-ing about it.

What if I can’t do it? What if I can’t handle the college life?

I guess you could say I’m a little afraid to be cross-ing the boundaries from high school to college. Afraid of the unknown, and not knowing exactly what that future will bring, or where it’ll take me. But the unknown is also what’s exciting. God has a plan for my life: plans to pros-per and not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future. So even though it is a little scary, I am eager to see how God will work in my life and how His amazing plan unfolds. So look out, college: here I come!

CROSSINGBOUNDARIESHigh School to Co l lege

By Bethany Buted

>> July 13-17 High School>> July 21-24 5-8th gradecontact: [email protected]

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Sometimes God uses boundaries to protect us from

harm; other times, He uses boundaries to show us He is

capable of working in our lives in ways we never dreamed.

Here are several members of our New Hope ‘ohana, who

share their favorite Bible verses about maintaining boundaries.

“I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:13

New Hope West Oàhu Leader

James 4:7“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil,

and he will flee from you.”

Gordean Yoshii

photo by Clint Torres

Faithful Volunteer at New Hope South Shore

Luke 10:19“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”

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Romans 8:6“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.”

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Manoa Edification Director &oversees Men’s Ministry

Psalm 89:1“I will sing of the

LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth

I will make your faithfulness known

through all generations.”

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– Pastor Elwin Ahuhonolulu.eNewhope.orgFarrington High School1564 N. King StreetTimes:Saturday: 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.Services Available: Sunday School Classes, Childcare (Children’s Ark), Refreshments, Offsite (Shuttle) Parking, Sign Language Interpretation: Sunday @ 9 a.m.Foreign Language Translation: •Mandarin ChineseSaturday @ 7 p.m. •JapaneseSunday @ 9:00 & 11 a.m. •KoreanSunday @ 9:00 & 11 a.m.

– Pastor Rich Wilburwestoahu.eNewhope.orgNanakuli High School89-980 Nanakuli AvenueTimes: Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Refreshments, Easy Parking

– Pastor Richard Waialealesouthshore.eNewhope.orgAla Wai Elementary School503 Kamoku StreetTimes: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

– Pastor Dominick Kaaihuesandisland.eNewhope.orgNew Hope Oahu LEAD Center290 Sand Island Access RoadTimes: Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

– Pastor Aaron Cordeirohawaiikai.eNewhope.orgKaiser High School511 Lunalilo Home RoadTimes:Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

– Pastor Sam Kapumanoa.eNewhope.orgMid Pacific Institute2445 Kaala StreetTimes: Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking



WHO … is Sam Kapu? The new Lead Pastor of New Hope Manoa.

WHEN … will his new position be in effect?As of July 1, 2009.

HOW … long has he been at New Hope Manoa?Since December 2007 as a worship leader and evangelism director.

WHAT … are the passions behind his ministry?Number one would be sincere love and compassion for the people. They come to find a place to feel loved and accepted, so I try to show Jesus’ love and care for them.

WHY … is Matt. 4:19 his favorite verse?“I will make you fishers of men” … it just reminds me of our call. It’s not about us, but gathering people to Christ.

WHAT … are his goals for New Hope Manoa and his means to achieve them?First is keeping a family atmosphere and cultivating that as much as possible. The next goal is finding the needs of Manoa Valley and striving to make that community a better place to live. To cultivate a family environment, we really promote fellowship between and after services with lunch and various activities. As we plan activities outside of church, this goes hand-in-hand with the second goal: as we do things for the community as a church family, these activities will draw us together as a church family, too.

MEET SAM KAPUBy Ke l l i Sh i roma

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Wives and girlfriends of deployed soldiers received more than a warm welcome from their returning loved ones.

In addition to long-awaited hugs, they got an assortment of nicely-packaged beauty products.

Oliver North, a former Lt. Col., is involved with Freedom Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding families dependent on active duty soldiers. After a donation from Lisa Hoffman Cosmetics, North got in touch with New Hope to do an outreach for deployed soldiers returning home to San Diego. Numerous New Hope staff members spent a Wednesday morning packaging the beauty products in an assembly line fashion. Later that afternoon, the 650 packages were delivered to a ship docked in the harbor, ready to depart for San Diego.

The project was only possible due to the volunteers who immediately responded to the need. From pastors to secretaries, every individual was hard at work, carefully arranging each product in the silver gift bags. In addition to the beauty products, letters from Freedom Alliance and New Hope were included in each gift bag.

New Hope volunteers’ eagerness to serve was also noticed by Calvin Coolidge, Freedom Alliance official. Involved with Freedom Alliance for the past decade, Coolidge flew to O’ahu from Washington, D.C. to aid New Hope with the outreach.

“We [Freedom Alliance] try to find every opportunity to help families of soldiers across the country,” he said. “This outreach is exciting and different, and it’s been an amazing experience to be a part of.”

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id you know that there are different types of calcium supplements? The most common calcium supplements are calcium carbonate (found in Tums and Rolaids) and calcium citrate (found in Citracal). There are calcium supplements that are derived from natural sources such as bone meal and dolomite (a type of limestone). In addition to natural sources, dietary calcium may also be obtained from a variety of foods such as dairy products, broccoli, tofu and salmon. Choosing a calcium supplement depends on cost, health conditions, side effects, tolerance and the number and size of tablets to be taken. The product you choose depends on your individual circumstances, needs, age and current prescription medications. In addition to being inexpensive, calcium carbonate provides the highest amount of elemental calcium by weight and is well absorbed and tolerated when it is taken with a meal or taken by people with higher gastric acidity. Although calcium citrate costs more, it is better absorbed in people with lower gastric acidity and when taken on an empty stomach. Buying a calcium supplement with vitamin-D is a good idea because calcium cannot be absorbed without it. Many adults take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis, which occurs when the body lacks calcium and resorts to taking it from bones. When calcium is taken from bones, “holes” are created and the bone weakens. Weak bones become more susceptible to fractures and breaks. In addition to taking calcium supplements, exercises such as weight training, walking and running are necessary to increase bone strength and bone density.

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The next GDGS is on July 18, 8-11 a.m. at the LEAD Center. E-mail to register: [email protected].

This is a membership class that will also draw you closer to Jesus.

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Everyone that attends will join a devotion life group by the end of the

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rowing up one of my favorite places in the

world was McDonald’s. I looked forward to the

#1 Breakfast Combo: the Egg McMuffin that

came with a hash brown and orange juice. This

was a bargaining chip my dad used to get me to do

devotions and start a personal walk with Christ at a

young age. My father knew he needed to get me to

hear, recognize and apply God’s word as a young

man in order to navigate the seas of my future.

At first, I looked forward to the Egg McMuffins,

but after awhile, I found myself looking forward

to the time I spent with my dad. I became more

interested in what he was doing – his devotions.

My dad taught me to hear God’s voice on a daily

basis. I learned that there are a few things that are

important in life, but the most important one was

hearing God’s daily instruction for my life.

From that day on, I have learned to read the

scriptures, observe what God is trying to say, apply

it in my personal life and pray that I live out.

Thanks to my dad, I learned not only to recognize

God’s voice, but learned ways I could put it into

practice in my own life to develop quality time with

the King of Kings every day.

Start the night before:I am a morning person so I try to give God the first and best part of my morning before I do anything else. Before doing so, I realize I must prepare the night before with a good night’s rest so that I will be alert when God speaks to me.

Come with a willing heart:Initially, having a quality devotional time was hard for me because I was tired or lazy. My dad taught me about having a willing heart in a way I’ll never forget. One day, he told me, “Aaron, you have an appointment with the God of the universe every morning. You can choose to de-prioritize the Lord by showing up late or come with a willing heart. If you don’t come with a willing heart, you will be a poorer young man because of a missed opportunity before the Lord.”

Bring the right things: >> Bible: Truth >> Life Journal: Log what God has been speaking to you about so that you’ll have something to look back on. >> Pen: Write down what God is telling you in order to do it. >> Calendar: Jot down stray thoughts and get back to God’s Word.

Ask yourself every day: “How will I be different today because of what God has spoken to me?”

“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:17

“But first be concerned about God’s kingdom and His righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.” Matt. 6:33

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Fresh out of high school, a U.S. Coast Guard recruit boards vessel

WAGB-10. She was called the “Polar Star,” an Ice Breaker stationed out

of Seattle. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, he thought, until he saw

his glamorous choice in dry dock.

She looked like she was on an

operating table, ship to shore lines spewed

across her decks like tubes in a

patient on a slow I.V. drip. Nevertheless, his lingering fascination for open water

held his interest.

Critics called it the “Polar Lemon,” a nickname that leeched onto its hull like a giant opihi. Her constant proclivity to mechanical failure made her the great sea-going experiment of her day. The young sailor had hope that she would make it out of the dry docks, but wondered if both he and the ship would ever amount to anything. One day he met the saltiest sailor aboard ship. The multiple trips he had under his belt made him everyone’s teacher, and he let everyone know it. He roamed about like a grumpy old man, thinking he deserved everyone’s respect. He left a deep impression on the young sailor. America was once a young seaman recruit when she first took a few small steps forward as an independent nation. At first glance, she had a slim chance for survival. She, too, had ship to shore lines spewed across her decks. Her critics probably waited in line with leeching nicknames. She was on the operating table, a great sea-going experiment. She had earned the right to be called independent. If the 4th of July stood as some lifeless “noun,” a singular event that sparked a one-time independence, then we would have no reason to celebrate year after year. However, July “fourth” is more of an active “verb.” It holds with it a certain fascination for those who love open water. Our life of independence should be understood as having been activated on this day, with our enlistment having no ending date. “Fourth” is where those whose blood was shed for our independence desired to go, not settling for some dry-dock existence. Every July 4th is a reminder that America’s future, as at her conception, must forever be chosen, and chosen rightly. We must choose

Fourth of July Fun Facts

• Congress did not declare the Fourth of July a national holiday until 1941• The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to symbolize

equality among the colonies• The words “under God” were not added to the Pledge of Allegiance until 1954• Uncle Sam was adopted as a national symbol in 1961• The “Star-Spangled Banner” is set to the tune of an English drinking song • The word “patriotism” comes from the Latin term patria, which means

“homeland or fatherland”

to embrace the heart of a young seaman fascinated by the sea, or remain a grumpy old sailor that roams about the decks expecting a little respect. Our forefathers teach us to take the higher road of dreaming big and reaching higher. It was the one they took, the road less traveled by. It was the road that allowed ships like the “Polar Star” to be built and to be put to sea, the place of our highest calling. At sea, one never forgets the stars. They symbolize our highest hopes and dreams set in place for us by our Creator; they guide to Heavens’ true north. It would be a shame if these same stars that once guided our founders were forgotten by we who seem to know so much more than they, yet seem to live so much lower than our calling dictates.


2009 marks 30 years since this seaman has seen open water.

Today he sails on a different kind of Ice Breaker – one that breaks through the icy regions of the soul. The Morning Star is not just a café. From her decks he carries no regrets in his enlistment in serving Christ. He steps forward every day, checking to see if he is still fascinated with being on board. He makes advancements in his faith and reaches places that still surprise him. Don’t settle for dry dock. Set a course for open water, where Christ has always meant for you to be. Let this July Fourth remind you of the never-ending adventure in serving aboard Our Majesty’s Morning Star.

By the way, Antarctica was awesome.

Seaman Al Thomas


BREAKING | FAMILY | BOUNDARIESLet’s face it: even though Ephesians 4:26 commands us “don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,” conflicts are a part of everyday life … even if they involve the ones we love most. Here are some tips for resolving heated arguments with family members without sparking a full-scale war.

Identify the problem: Tell your family members what the problem is in a calm and clear manner. Choose your words carefully and pay special attention to your tone of voice.

James 1:19 – “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”

Listen with an open mind: Resist the urge to only see your perspective; this will help you to understand the situation as a whole.

Proverbs 11:12 – “It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.”

Take a break: If the discussion starts to get out of hand, take a breather. Let everyone cool off for a few minutes, then resume the discussion with calm, open minds.

Proverbs 15:18 – “A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.”

Come up with a solution: Although it might take a while, collectively decide and agree upon the most effective solutions to the problem. Forgive those who wronged you.

Colossians 3:13 – “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” 65

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Put your solution into effect: Simply choosing a solution will not solve the problem. You must put your solution into practice in order to resolve the conflict. If you “talk the talk,” be sure you “walk the walk.”

1 Timothy 4:12 – “Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”

Discuss the problem: All family members should participate in the conversation, in order to reach an agreeable solution.

Colossians 3:15 – “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”

By Kelli Shiroma

BREAKING | FAMILY | BOUNDARIES

Cheyne-Stokes respirations, mottled skin and comatose state are among a few of the terms used to describe a dying patient. Death is a diverse, emotional, spiritual experience for patients and families. Every case is different: some are filled with turmoil, others with profound sadness, unspoken regret or unresolved issues. Yet, amidst the diversity, I’ve observed that patients and family members alike generally experience illness and process death much the same way they live life – stressed, easygoing, silent or full of complaints.

Interestingly, the stages of growing old are diametrically equal to the stages of life for a newborn baby. A baby is bound to its crib or infant seat before it learns to walk; the elderly become confined to a bed or wheelchair as they lose their mobility. Diapers are necessary for infants before they are toilet trained. As we age, diapers become necessary with loss of bowel and bladder function. An infant is nursed until it can eat independently. The elderly need to be fed or require a tube feeding.

Standing between the Living and Lifeby Momi Ann Breault, RN

HOSPICENURSING:

After 25 years as a nurse in various inpatient and outpatient settings, God called me to be a hospice nurse in 2008. Clinically, the hospice learning curve was relatively straightforward. Hospice and palliative care goals concentrate on comfort measures, the focus of which is pain management. In ICU nursing, the goal for the patient is to be discharged to a regular floor. In regular floor nursing, the goal for the patient is to be discharged home. With this kind of mindset for 25 years, I struggled with the goals of hospice nursing.

My dilemma as a hospice nurse was intangible and elusive. It was difficult to identify patient goals once pain relief was established. As patients came on service, I regularly prayed for them and with them. I’d pray for their peace, comfort and smooth transition from anger or denial to acceptance of death. But one day, after losing 10 patients in two weeks, I cried out and sought the Lord. I recall imploring God for clinical expertise to treat their conditions or recommend clinical interventions to heal their illnesses.

While journaling, I heard God’s still voice and the revelation came. In His infinite wisdom, God clearly said that praying for my patient’s peace, comfort and smooth transition was good, but it was not good enough. Instead, the Holy Spirit revealed that I needed to pray the “Sinner’s Prayer” with all my patients. I obeyed and each patient accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Thereafter, when I discharged my patients from hospice services after death, I knew in my heart I was admitting them to heaven.

Numbers 16:48 says Aaron made atonement for the Israelites and stood between the living and the dead. As a hospice nurse, I previously thought I stood between the living and the dead. Now, I believe I stand between the living and life: eternal, everlasting life. The Great Commission tells us to make disciples of all nations. As a hospice nurse, I’m in a unique position to lead the lost to Christ. Instead of standing between the living and the dead, make a choice to stand between the living and life.


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Parking cars, greeting with a smile, teaching children,

giving out cup of coffee, turning on a light, setting up a tent,

putting out a chair, giving out a Yes! packet, are a few of

the many things you do each weekend. Without you,

we would not be reaching our families, friends and

communities with Christ’s love.

Thank you! We are so grateful for the time and dedication you

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and dignity of that nation.

July 4th & 5th

Rick GreenGuest Speaker

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culture. Much of the uniqueness of WallBuilders message stems

from its massive collection of original documents from early

American history, affirming George Washington’s declaration that,

“Of all the habits and dispositions which lead to political prosperity,

religion and morality are indispensable supports.”

NewHope CalendarThrough-The-Bible Reading Plan

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Men’s Sexual Integrity 7pm Ministry Center – Kahoolawe Room Divorce Care 7pm Ministry Center – Maui Room




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Volunteer Esentials Training 6pm - 7pmMinistry Center - RM TBD

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Growing Deep, Growing Strong 8am – 11am LEAD Center

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