Happy Thanksgiving!
Turkeys. Food. Fellowship. Yum! While these are some things that might preoccupy us this season, I just want to join you in giving thanks to our Almighty One! By His grace, we are where we are and are able to rejoice and thank Him in all things that He had done. Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins.
I want to thank God for wisdom. I may not have a lot of them and in this day and age, who can afford not to have them. These past few weeks, God has been teaching me about wisdom through the study of 1 Kings and the life of King Solomon. In 1 Kings 3, I see that God wants us to learn, to long and to live wisdom in our lives. In Proverbs 4, Solomon challenges us to love wisdom. God delights to give wisdom and to give it liberally to those who ask for (cf. James 1:5).
Praise God for the churches and ministries we are currently working with. BGEA allows me to encourage pastors and churches. Look at this timely resource entitled "Flying Blind." I am so amazed on what God is doing in the Youth ministries. There's an explosion of attendance at the Volleyball that we host every Friday at Waipio Crestview Volleyball Park every Friday. A lot of youth groups participated in the recent youth choir during the HPBC Annual Meeting. Youth Project will be in full swing at the end of December.
I also want to praise God for allowing us to be involve in the recent 75th HPBC Annual Meeting last November 9-10, 2017. Below are some of the people and churches that I worked with in the past 6 months in this endeavor. Praise Team Vocals and Musicians, Singing Men (Quintet), Amazing Grace Singers (Women-Octet), Inter-Church Youth Choir, Production Crew and whole host of volunteers. Thank you for volunteering your time, treasure and talent. Scroll down for a few more clips from this event.
My family continue to rejoice in God for his rich love and mercy. Micah will be coming home for winter vacation. Miko is in full gear in his application for colleges and scholarships. Michak was signed in as JV soccer player for Mililani High School. Tina and I are praying for the opportunity to visit her niece at her wedding on January, 2018.
Finally, much mahalo to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Shiraki Memorial Foundation, Mililani Fil-Am Baptist Church, Waipahu Community Christian Church, Village Park Baptist Church, Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of the Pacific and Youth Project for the constant opportunity to serve the Lord.
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Production Crew: Boynick Ramirez from Word of Truth (Consultant/Equipment), Ken Lara from Waikoloa BC Kona (Audio Specialist), Karl Sunagawa from Kinoole BC Hilo (Lighting Specialist), Landon Mauricio from Red C Oahu (Multimedia Specialist), Pastor Jerry Saludez from Waipio BC Oahu (Video Streaming Specialist). Support Crew from Oahu churches: Lyric Albios, Ken Reyes, Dawn Akutagawa, Lisa Tabudlo, Walt Agena, Larry Hale, Faith McFatridge and Thelma Nakamura.
Praise Team Musicians: Anne Lum of Kawaihao (Keyboard I), Charimhel Rarallo from Word of Truth (Keyboard II), Gerry Ching from Olivet BC (Keyboard III), Mark Yamamoto from Palisades BC (Electric Guitar I), Alika Watts from Olivet BC (Electric Guitar II), Brian Domingo from FBC of Wahiawa (Alto Sax), Miko Abagon from Mililani Fil-Am (Tenor Sax), Ray Kitagawa from University Avenue BC (Trumpet), Donovan Gloria of FBC of Wahiawa (Drums), Aaron Velasco (Drums) of New Life Kalihi, Wilson Pascua of Word of Truth Ewa Beach (Bass).
Praise Team Vocalists: Ulu-Micah Tomasselli of Ohana Church Hilo, Jackie Velasco of New Life Kalihi, Josiah Strowd of Cornerstone Fellowship Mililani Mauka, Malachi McSherry of FBC of Wahiawa. They sang and led the following songs: Forever, Testimony of Shannon Kane, Never Once, A New Hallelujah and Your Grace Is Enough.
Men's Ensemble: Pastor Bob Gierhart of Nuuanu BC, Pastor Makito Watanabe of Olivet BC Japanese, Pastor Tim Clayton of Cornerstone Fellowship Mililani Mauka and Pastor Steve Gray of FBC of Wahiawa. They sang a tribute for our veterans and also a song entitled "Love Can Turn The World."
Women's 8 voice Ensemble: Erin Schlittenhart of Pali View BC, Anne Lum of Kawaihao, Cindy Gaskins of University Avenue BC, Ten Ten Mendoza of Village Park BC, Leslie Clayton of Cornerstone Fellowship Mililani Mauka, Meredith Brunson of University Ave BC, Rosanna Mindo of Mililani Fil-Am, Becky Sanada of Olivet BC. I am honored to have you listen to their song entitled "Amazing Grace: My Chains Are Gone."
Youth Ensemble: Youth Groups from Nuuanu BC, Hawaii Christian Baptist Church, Mililani Fil-Am Baptist Church, Olivet Baptist Church and Word of Truth. Thank you Youth Leaders. The inter-church sang "Total Praise."
Mass Choir: Grant Okamura of Olivet BC (Conductor); Olivet BC; Kalihi BC; WOT; Mililani Fil-am; Palisades BC; Nuuanu; Hawaii Christian Baptist Church; Halawa BC; Haleiwa BC; FBC of Wahiawa; Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Mililani Mauka; Pali View BC; University Avenue BC; Kawaihao UCC; Word of Truth; Village Park BC; Waipahu BC.
I want to thank God for wisdom. I may not have a lot of them and in this day and age, who can afford not to have them. These past few weeks, God has been teaching me about wisdom through the study of 1 Kings and the life of King Solomon. In 1 Kings 3, I see that God wants us to learn, to long and to live wisdom in our lives. In Proverbs 4, Solomon challenges us to love wisdom. God delights to give wisdom and to give it liberally to those who ask for (cf. James 1:5).
Praise God for the churches and ministries we are currently working with. BGEA allows me to encourage pastors and churches. Look at this timely resource entitled "Flying Blind." I am so amazed on what God is doing in the Youth ministries. There's an explosion of attendance at the Volleyball that we host every Friday at Waipio Crestview Volleyball Park every Friday. A lot of youth groups participated in the recent youth choir during the HPBC Annual Meeting. Youth Project will be in full swing at the end of December.
I also want to praise God for allowing us to be involve in the recent 75th HPBC Annual Meeting last November 9-10, 2017. Below are some of the people and churches that I worked with in the past 6 months in this endeavor. Praise Team Vocals and Musicians, Singing Men (Quintet), Amazing Grace Singers (Women-Octet), Inter-Church Youth Choir, Production Crew and whole host of volunteers. Thank you for volunteering your time, treasure and talent. Scroll down for a few more clips from this event.
My family continue to rejoice in God for his rich love and mercy. Micah will be coming home for winter vacation. Miko is in full gear in his application for colleges and scholarships. Michak was signed in as JV soccer player for Mililani High School. Tina and I are praying for the opportunity to visit her niece at her wedding on January, 2018.
Finally, much mahalo to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Shiraki Memorial Foundation, Mililani Fil-Am Baptist Church, Waipahu Community Christian Church, Village Park Baptist Church, Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of the Pacific and Youth Project for the constant opportunity to serve the Lord.
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Praise God for the...
75th HPBC Annual Meeting.
My thanks to Chris Martin, Executive Director of HPBC and Walt Agena and the Arrangements Committee of HPBC. Praise God for HBA. Ron Shiira - President, Michelle Breese (Assistant from the office of the HBA President), David Uehera Director of Technology, Todd Yokotake - Choir and Soldiers of Light Conductor, Glenn Bento Facilities Director, and the rest of their crew who worked with the rest of the volunteers. Praise God also for these following people who came out and poured their very heart:Production Crew: Boynick Ramirez from Word of Truth (Consultant/Equipment), Ken Lara from Waikoloa BC Kona (Audio Specialist), Karl Sunagawa from Kinoole BC Hilo (Lighting Specialist), Landon Mauricio from Red C Oahu (Multimedia Specialist), Pastor Jerry Saludez from Waipio BC Oahu (Video Streaming Specialist). Support Crew from Oahu churches: Lyric Albios, Ken Reyes, Dawn Akutagawa, Lisa Tabudlo, Walt Agena, Larry Hale, Faith McFatridge and Thelma Nakamura.
Praise Team Musicians: Anne Lum of Kawaihao (Keyboard I), Charimhel Rarallo from Word of Truth (Keyboard II), Gerry Ching from Olivet BC (Keyboard III), Mark Yamamoto from Palisades BC (Electric Guitar I), Alika Watts from Olivet BC (Electric Guitar II), Brian Domingo from FBC of Wahiawa (Alto Sax), Miko Abagon from Mililani Fil-Am (Tenor Sax), Ray Kitagawa from University Avenue BC (Trumpet), Donovan Gloria of FBC of Wahiawa (Drums), Aaron Velasco (Drums) of New Life Kalihi, Wilson Pascua of Word of Truth Ewa Beach (Bass).
Praise Team Vocalists: Ulu-Micah Tomasselli of Ohana Church Hilo, Jackie Velasco of New Life Kalihi, Josiah Strowd of Cornerstone Fellowship Mililani Mauka, Malachi McSherry of FBC of Wahiawa. They sang and led the following songs: Forever, Testimony of Shannon Kane, Never Once, A New Hallelujah and Your Grace Is Enough.
Men's Ensemble: Pastor Bob Gierhart of Nuuanu BC, Pastor Makito Watanabe of Olivet BC Japanese, Pastor Tim Clayton of Cornerstone Fellowship Mililani Mauka and Pastor Steve Gray of FBC of Wahiawa. They sang a tribute for our veterans and also a song entitled "Love Can Turn The World."
Women's 8 voice Ensemble: Erin Schlittenhart of Pali View BC, Anne Lum of Kawaihao, Cindy Gaskins of University Avenue BC, Ten Ten Mendoza of Village Park BC, Leslie Clayton of Cornerstone Fellowship Mililani Mauka, Meredith Brunson of University Ave BC, Rosanna Mindo of Mililani Fil-Am, Becky Sanada of Olivet BC. I am honored to have you listen to their song entitled "Amazing Grace: My Chains Are Gone."
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| Amazing Grace Singers (Octet) |
Youth Ensemble: Youth Groups from Nuuanu BC, Hawaii Christian Baptist Church, Mililani Fil-Am Baptist Church, Olivet Baptist Church and Word of Truth. Thank you Youth Leaders. The inter-church sang "Total Praise."
Mass Choir: Grant Okamura of Olivet BC (Conductor); Olivet BC; Kalihi BC; WOT; Mililani Fil-am; Palisades BC; Nuuanu; Hawaii Christian Baptist Church; Halawa BC; Haleiwa BC; FBC of Wahiawa; Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Mililani Mauka; Pali View BC; University Avenue BC; Kawaihao UCC; Word of Truth; Village Park BC; Waipahu BC.
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
I want to introduce you and your church to "Flying Blind." It's about four people who face the inevitable consequence of ignoring life's warning signs. Watch what happens when God break through their blind spots and be challenged by a compelling message from Franklin Graham.Masters Ministries.
So many congregations need help but can't afford to get the help. This non-profit organization helps congregations without the hassle of full-time employment. When you have a church need and you need help fast, think of Masters Ministries.Youth Project.
Participants of the YP Summer Trip 2018 will do a catalytic event and preparation this December 26-30, 2017. It will be followed by weekly discipleship and rehearsals preparing the youth for a way to enrich their walk and enlarge their reach to the students in the Philippines.Happy Thanksgiving!!!Posted by Facebook on Thursday, November 23, 2017
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