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Bishop Rob and Candie Taylor
May Missions Month
During the month of May, the Church of God in Hawaii will focus on working together for the Golden Triangle World Missions project. This project gives us the opportunity to sow outside of our own local churches and minister to the least, the last, and the lost around the world. This acts on key biblical principles of giving.
1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. 6 In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.
Ecclesiastes 11:1, 6 (ESV)
38 “give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Luke 6:38 (ESV)
17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
I have seen it happen time and again. When a church, family, or individual begins to give toward the heart of God (World Missions), He blesses that church, family, or individual in extraordinary ways. This is not some get rich scheme or false prosperity gospel. This is the simple matter of obedience to the Lord which brings his promised blessing on those who give.
The Golden Triangle is a project covering much of Southeast Asia. It’s areas of focus include combating drug addiction, offering freedom to those addicted, and fighting the growing epidemic of human trafficking, especially of children. We have boots on the ground and orphanages already up and operating to rescue, house, clothe, feed, educate, and give former child victims of trafficking the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Another important principle at work in May Missions Month is that we can do so much more together than any one of us can do on our own. Let’s partner together with our gifts to World Missions during May Missions Month. Each Hawaii Church of God congregation is asked to designate at least one Sunday morning offering during the month of May to this project. Offerings can be mailed to the Hawaii State Office or brought to opening night of Camp Meeting where the offering has been designated as our World Missions Offering. Thank you for your partnership. Hawaii truly CARES.
Golden Triangle project #102-9611
Blessings,
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Bishop Rob
Administrative Bishop
Church of God in Hawaii
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Bishop Brian and Zara Whitelock
Aloha from the Hawaii Youth & Discipleship Department
The Month of May is Mission Giving
2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (ESV)
7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
The Bible talks about money & possessions. Did you know:
*There are over 2,100 Biblical references to possessions- second only to the Bible’s references to love?
* 1/6 of the New Testament is how we should live according to what Jesus taught?
*Almost 1/2 of Jesus’ parables have to do with our possessions?
*Nearly 25% of Jesus’ words in the New Testament deal with biblical stewardship?
*More is said about money than about heaven and hell combined?
A God-centered view of giving is easy when we understand these three points:
1. God owns everything.
2. God calls us to be managers of his blessings.
3. God loves a cheerful giver.
You can’t take it with you. Has anybody ever seen a hearse pulling a U-haul? But you can send it on ahead. You send it on ahead by investing it in people who are going there. Every time you give, it is an eternal investment. Jesus said, "Store up treasures in heaven." How do you do that?
1 Timothy tells us, "Give happily to those in need and always be ready to share whatever God has given you. By doing this you will be storing up real treasure for yourselves in heaven. It is the only safe investment for eternity." It’s a protected investment and it gets great rates. God says every time I give, it’s an investment into the future.
Let’s challenge ourselves to give beyond our tithes, let’s bring our offerings to see people lives changed and mission projects completed.
Blessings,
Pastor Brian
Brian Whitelock
Youth and Discipleship Director
Church of God in Hawaii
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Check out all the announcements and Youth Department happenings on our YD Facebook page.
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Be sure to check our website often for updates and more information. We are working hard to make it a valuable resource. HawaiiCOG.Org
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Keep calm. Kauwela is coming!
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Hawaii Church of God Camp Meeting held at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu: Individuals off island may want to consider accommodations in Kapolei. |
Special Announcement: On-line registration required. Pay by credit card or bank account on-line or mail in a church check for all your students. |
Affirm - Hawaii CoG affirms every individual & his or her calling.
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Are you between the ages of 16 and 116 & feel the call of God on your life to commit to be a minister of the Gospel? We are here to help you. Click on the New Minsiter/CAMS application and begin the process of walking in your calling for Christ.
Are you ready to advance to the next rank in ministry for the Church of God? We are here to help you. The next testing date is May 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Email assitant@hawaiicog.org to get the information you need to ensure you are able to test.
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We are looking forward to the next CAMS cohort. |
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We Celebrate
April Birthdays
May 10 - David Pennington
May 19 - Thomas Tioaquen
(Philippines Orphanage)
May 30 - Gloria Bocobo
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Resourcing - Hawaii CoG Resources the Minister & the Local Church
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Addicted To Applause
Several years ago while attending a conference, I listened as the keynote speaker* addressed the addictive nature of applause. In his message, he made the following observations about applause and a leader's propensity to become addicted to it:...
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www.letstalkaboutitbytimhil...
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COVID-19 did not shut down the church. It opened our hearts and minds to think of the church beyond our walls. In a mobile world, we have taken the practices we learned during pandemic and have applied them to our present culture. Statistically speaking, one third of all people in Hawaii could not attend church on any given Sunday AM because they are required to work. Digital ministry benefits those who are not able to make attendance in the building, but still consider themselves a part of the church.
River Valley Church shares their social media strategies with us. As with any resource, feel free to take what you need and modify it to fit you, your team and your church.
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Free Bible School Resources |
Free Bible School Curriculum and all the trimmings are available to you at no cost with no strings attached.
Director's guide is found on the link provided. It has the information to get you to the website to find all of the following:
- Promotional Materials
- Videos
- Social Media Slides
- Training Materials
- Music Audio and Lyrics
- Graphics
- Nightly or Daily Materials
- and
- Family Adventure Guides
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING: WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND: MASTER CLASS WORKBOOK |
Linked below is the Master Class Workbook with links to the video sessions. "Why? Because everyone wins when the leader gets better."
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Evangelize - Hawaii CoG Evangelizes to Win Souls for the Kingdom
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Did You Know?
Hawaii has the highest concentration of Latter-day Saints of U.S. states that do not border Utah. (Membership statistics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
The LDS Church is the 2nd largest denomination in Hawaii, behind the Roman Catholic Church. (From: "The Association of Religion Data Archives | State Membership Report". Thearda.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.)
Join us in believing God for Revival in this harvest field. Help your church learn how to engage the Mormon Community in a true dialogue of faith. Be available to care for those who leave the Mormon Church. Often, leaving the Mormon Church also means being cut off from family and friends.
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Mormon Population By State
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Hawaii
Rank 6
Estimated Mormon Population 73,927
Total State Population 1,428,557
Percentage of Residents Mormon 5.17%
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The Allow-the-LDS-Leaders-to Say-It-Themselves Approach
By Eric Johnson Summary Sometimes one of the most powerful apologetic approaches a Christian can offer is to allow LDS leaders to speak for themselves. While a layperson Latter-day Saint may say that their view "is just their opinion," this...
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#iykyk
(If You Know You Know)
IYKYK is short hand or text speak that stands for the phrase "If you know you know". Essentially, the phrase boils down to an inside joke or choice piece of information that only select individuals might be privy to. Those who are serious about winning the lost for Jesus are the insiders on this bit of news.
It is not the pastor's job to win souls. It is our job as Christ-followers to be the example and to preach the Gospel with our lives. It is the pastor's role in the body to equip the saints for the work of God. #iykyk
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Don't take our word for it, Matt Hasselbeck shares his experience and revelation in this video interview. |
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Ephesians 4:11-13 – And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. |
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Serve - Hawaii CoG Exists to Serve One Another, Our Communities, Hawaii & Our World
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As you pray for Hawaii, Partner with Bishop Taylor.
Ask Jehovah for:
- Stratagies
- Connections & Favor
- Resources
...that we need to complete the kingdom work.
Pray for Revival:
Among the different cultures on our Islands
In our schools and educational institutions
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Among those who may feel discouraged in their faith, movement or church.
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Pastor Evan & Lucy Palmer-Serving through prayer. Submit prayer needs to the Palmers by clicking on their photo.
Pastors, watch your email for the prayer slides for the month.
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Church of God World Missions |
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Do You Have What It Takes to Make a Difference for Hawaii Youth Camp? |
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Staff Registration Is Now Open |
The best example of servant leadership came from Christ as he was about to be betrayed. He did not consider his own self, as he wanted to lead by example. You can be the embodiment of this teaching by giving of your time, resources and talent to make a life-long difference for students this summer.
CAMPER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES:
Youth Camp is one of the most successful ministries in the Church of God. Many ministers can trace their calling into ministry, and even their salvation to youth camp. The significance of this ministry should not be missed because a student cannot afford the camp fees and/or the airline ticket to get to camp.
If you would like to contribute to help a student get to camp, feel free to email YD Director, Brian Whitelock and let him know your intentions. Even if you cannot cover the full amount, every bit helps.
Mahalo nui loa.
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Are you unable to serve for a week, but still want to impact the lives of students? We thought you would be interested. Click the button below to make a donation to Church of God in Hawaii Youth Department for Camp. Your investment will make the difference!
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