An online publication of the

Church of the Holy Nativity, Aina Haina,

November 7, 2024

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Service Participants:


Click HERE to view the names and assignments for this Sunday and all the other Sundays of this month.


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Clergy:

Rector:

The Rev. Libby Berman

hncrector@gmail.com

The Rev. Jennifer Latham

The Rev. Robert Steele


The Vestry

Sr. Warden: Tusi Mayer

Jr. Warden: Austin Nakoa

Treasurer: Stephanie Ching

Treasurer Emerita:

Jean Steele


Members at Large:

Lila Johnson, Kim Garner, Jack Tonaki, Ginnie Long, Carol Ching, Barbara Coles, Justin Donahue, Jennifer Stikeleather


Ministry Intern:

Bill Heran


Office Hours: M-Th 9-12

(808) 373-2131

In our parish, we pray for:

Mona, Lisa May M, Wayne, Heather, Todd, Tom, Kate, Michael, Ann, Joyce, Sandee, Doris, Olav, Linda A, Sue, Esther N, Agenhart E, Joern H, Akiko H, Antone T, Betty L, Tom D, Loretta F, Luci D, Dave K, Sheri G, Becky H, Brian S, Karen P, George E, Pam E, Raj, Renu, Eric, Katy, Mary, Arlene, and Michael B.


AND all who struggle with illness and/or hardship.


Please contact the HNC office with any prayer requests

hncparish@gmail.com or call (808) 373-2131 

We are posting a brief day by day meditation from Forward Movement. It's a great way to start your morning! Just click on the website icon above.

Holy Nativity Thrift Shop

(808) 373-3744


Wednesdays:

8:30am-12:30pm


Closed Fridays for the month of November



Saturdays:

9am-1pm



November RED tags 50% OFF!


Click here to visit the Thrift Shop webpage


For donations, please donate during store hours, and please do not leave items outside the gate after hours. Mahalo!

The 25th Sunday after Pentecost


Family Sunday


Holy Eucharist

November 10, 2024 at 9am

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To join our Zoom service(s) online, Click HERE

Or Dial-in by phone at one of these numbers:

       +1 253 215 8782 

Meeting ID: 537 938 292 (No Password)


Click HERE for Sunday Bulletin

Click HERE for FAMILY Sunday Bulletin


Note: Click on any image to enlarge

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~Stewardship~

Please enjoy our Stewardship video for this week. Catherine Nurmi shares with us why she pledges to Holy Nativity.

Click here to see Catherineʻs Story.

Thrift Store

Fall Festival

THIS Saturday

Nov. 9

9am-2pm




The space in this photo looks empty right now, but at 9am THIS Saturday, our Holy Nativity gym will be filled with Holiday items, vintage & thrift bargains, a silent auction, bake sale, and much more!

Our TS volunteers have recommended recipient organizations that will receive 100% of the proceeds from the day.


May God's will of great generosity be done--Amen!

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Bake Sale this Saturday


We need volunteers to make baked goods!


If you would like to donate some yummy offerings, please bring your treats to:

Glanz Hall Friday 11/8 afternoon

OR

Glanz Hall Saturday 11/9 morning 7:30a - 8:30a


IMPORTANT! NO PEANUTS, PLEASE.

All goodies need to be individually wrapped. If you need help with wrapping, we have materials and can help with that.


If you have questions, please contact

Tusi Mayer or Chandi Hinrichs

chandihinrichs2@aol.com

tusit578@gmail.com or text Tusi 808 741-3792

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Celebration & Thanksgiving

for Marlene Patton (center), who did an amazing job this past year as interim keyboardist, meeting our many music needs after Lorraine Yamamoto retired. Marlene is flanked here by choir member Kathy Otani (left) and our new music director, Ina Young (on the right).


Mahalo Marlene! We look forward to seeing you whenever you can join us!

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The 3rd Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

(with our partners from the UCC Church in Hawai'i Kai, Wesley Methodist in Kahala, Kilohana Methodist in Niu Valley, and Calvary Lutheran) will be: 


Tues, Nov 26 at 6pm at Calvary-by-the-Sea.

Holy Nativity will be providing the refreshments after the service. Please contact Athena in our parish office (hncparish@gmail.com) if you would like to assist with this effort.



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Updated Street Sign!


We now have a lower sign with details.





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REMINDERS


FYI: HNS and the church office will be closed on Monday 11/11 for Veteran's Day.


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Advent Reading & Conversation:

"The Heart of Christianity"

Dr. Bill Heran, our ministry intern, will be offering a four week seminar during Advent. The workshops will be based on a book, The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. 

We will meet on Sundays in December at 10:45am, after coffee hour, in Monteiro Chapel. The series will begin on Sunday, Dec 1. Books (optional) are available for purchase in the church office. 

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Completed Mural on Gym Exterior, Boz Scurr, artist.

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The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity

5286 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821

808-373-2131

hncparish@gmail.com -- holynativityhonolulu.org