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As we move our way into the thick of Lent many thanks to all of you who are working so diligently to make a Emmanuel a welcoming gospel centered place of ministry and fun! Thanks to our Bishop’s Committee for getting the outside water fountain up and working. There is nothing like a cool drink of water that epitomizes a Christian community! So thank you for making that a reality for our neighbors who pass by. While we have been able to give dogs plenty to drink on the low fountain, we are now able to give people that drink as well through the upper fountain. Remember Jesus saying that “whoever gives someone a drink of cold water in my name will by no means lose their reward.” So……. thank you!
We have a new group of Altar Guild volunteers. Those who have been on the front lines for so long are finally able to begin to see a resting point in their future! Many thanks to the eight of you who stepped up. We will be able to organize groups of two that can take one week each Sunday with our emeritus group gratefully willing to take on the fifth Sunday of the month when that occurs, at least for the time being. Those Altar Guilders who take care of keeping the linens washed and pressed and the flowers always beautiful, will keep on keeping on. Thank you so very much! Oh yes: Training will be on Saturday, March 21 at 11 AM.
Our Tuesday morning healing service and Bible study continue to be well attended. I'm so grateful that you take time out of your busy days to come and dive deeply into our scriptures. It's not always easy but it is frequently enlightening. And it is always good to spend time with friends on a useful task.
Plans are underway for an agape meal on Maundy Thursday along with the highly anticipated foot washing!! I know everybody is excited about the foot washing!! Please mark it on your calendar as we look forward to a very meditative, thoughtful, and inspiring Holy Day celebration. Hope to see one and all this Sunday!! Don’t forget to bring a friend, if can. Until then, a hui hou!
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Third Sunday of Lent
Please join us for the Third Sunday of Lent, March 8, at 9:30 am. Please be part of this service and stay for coffee hour and fellowship!
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Healing Service and Bible Study March 10
Weekly Healing Service and Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome!
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Saturday Stewards March 14
Join Saturday Stewards on Saturday, March 14, from 8am to 10am to tackle the projects on campus that would otherwise not get done!
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Please join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 15, at 9:30 am. Please be part of this service and stay for coffee hour and fellowship!
Please bring your items for the Daybreak and YMCA outreach!
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Bishopʻs Committee Meeting
The Bishopʻs Committee is scheduled to meet on Sunday, March 15 following the 9:30 am service.
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Healing Service and Bible Study March 17
Weekly Healing Service and Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome!
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Altar Guild Training
Altar Guild Training with Fr. David will happen on Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 am. Please speak with Fr. David if you are interested in attending!
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
Please join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22, at 9:30 am. Please be part of this service and stay for coffee hour and fellowship!
Please stay after the service if you would like to assist with packing snack bags for the Daybreak and YMCA outreach!
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Healing Service and Bible Study March 24
Weekly Healing Service and Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome!
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Lunch Bunch March 25
Join us for Lunch Bunch the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am! Bring your own lunch.
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Office Closed March 26
The office will be closed in honor of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻoleʻs birthday on Thursday, March 26.
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Palm Cross Making March 28
You are warmly welcome to join us for palm cross making at 9am on Saturday, March 28! No experience is necessary! Palm crosses will be distributed the following day, Palm Sunday!
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Palm Sunday - March 29
Maundy Thursday - April 2
Good Friday - April 3
Easter Sunday - April 5
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Special Collection for Lent
Each Lent, the Emmanuel ʻOhana gathers coins to support Episcopal Relief & Development. We invite you to pick up a mite box this Sunday, take it home, and fill it throughout the season. On Easter Sunday, please return your filled mite box and bring a few flowers to help adorn our floral cross. You can find more information about Episcopal Relief & Development at the link below.
Episcopal Relief & Development
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Snack Bag Homeless Outreach
Emmanuel is partnering with the Windward YMCA and Daybreak Church to support our local homeless community at the end of March. The response from last weekʻs announcement was amazing! Thank you all! There is still a special need for toothpaste and deodorant. Other miscellaneous needs are being collected as well. See the list of items below. Items are to be brought by Sunday, March 15. On Sunday, March 22 we will assemble 50 snack bags for distribution. Please consider staying after church to help. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important Emmanuel outreach.
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- toothpaste and deodorant,
- hotel size hygiene items,
- wrapped toothbrushes,
- new underwear,
- full size shampoo and body wash for shower van,
- travel size tissue packs,
- travel sized deodorant,
- combs,
- new socks,
- disposable razors,
- toothpaste,
- gently used t-shirts and collared shirts (L/XL),
- Band-aids,
- reusable bags, slippers (size 10+),
- gently used bath towels,
- gently used bras, and
- lip balms
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Emmanuel prays for: Sandy, Julie, Annette, Sue, Beth, Charles, Laura, Kekoa, Phil, Alla, Ama, Susan, Donald, George, Ken, Sonny, Craig, Dave, Dan, Gregory, Jerri, Patti, Beth, Alla and family, Rose, and Barbara.
Emmanuel prays for the repose of the soul of: Sasha, Mel, Kathy, John, and for those killed in war.
Emmanuel prays for those who travel: Kelli, Mona & Peter.
Emmanuel prays for those celebrating birthdays this month: CeCe, Peyton, Bobbie, Rob, and Devynne.
Please submit your prayers to office@emmanuelkailua.org or on the clipboard at the church at the beginning of each month. Please let us know if we have missed your special day or made an error!
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780 Keolu Drive
Kailua, Hawaiʻi 96734
808-262-4548
office@emmanuelkailua.org
emmanuelkailua.org
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