Aloha Kahalu’u Ward!! I remember one time just sharing with Bishop Tano some of the minor challenges that I’ve come across in life recently. Just to talk story with him. Small struggles here and there. But struggles are still struggles. Big or small…they somewhat, at times, can be uncomfortable. Sometimes to the point where I just take a deep breath and say to myself, “well, I guess this is my next test.”  And I remember Bishop telling me, “We just gotta stay busy and keep go

Dear Kahaluʻu Ward, Without saying which one, I can tell you that for one of my sons, I know that I can walk in his bedroom and understand what God meant when he gave these instructions to Jehovah to create the world.... "Here is matter unorganized..." All kidding aside, as we begin our studies of the Old Testament this in year in our Come Follow Me lessons, we begin by studying the Creation. " Because the world around us is so beautiful and majestic, it’s hard to imagine t

Dear Kahaluʻu Ward, I love to look at the cover of our new Come Follow Me manual! I don't know why but I keep staring at it. I don't know if it's because it reminds me of God's greatness or if it's because it's so mysterious! There is so much I don"t understand about life and I have many questions.  But that's OK with me.  I understand things now that I couldn't comprehend when I was a teenager because I lacked the experience. And so it is with life, we grow and we learn.  An

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: In  2026, our ward will be meeting at 8:30 am for Sacrament Meeting Our Ward night will be Thursday nights Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Kahaluʻu Ward, We hope that this past holiday season has been filled with warmth and love, and that youʻve been able to spend time with the people we love the most. As we begin this new year, our hearts are heavy yet filled with a profound sense of gratitude as we reflect on the recent passing of President Jeffrey

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: In  2026, our ward will be meeting at 8:30 am for Sacrament Meeting Our Ward night will change to Thursday nights Christmas Gifts This year feels really different for me. It’s my senior year of high school, I’m thinking a lot about change and the future, and I also became an aunty for the very first time. My sister Maya had her baby, Hulali ‘Aulelei, and helping watch her, feed her, and just hold her has been the best! It’s been a little crazy, but in

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you have kindly taken an angel tree assignment, please drop off your present in the clerk's office on Sunday, Dec 21 In  2026, our ward will be meeting at 8:30 am for Sacrament Meeting Our Ward night will remain Wednesday nights Good Morning, Kahalu'u Ward Family, Gosh, Christmas is just a few days away and you can just feel the excitement for a wonderful celebration of the year. I can reflect back to when we were little and preparing for the Chri

The following excerpts are taken from Patrick Kearon’s talk in the October 2025 Saturday Evening Session titled, “Jesus Christ and your New Beginning” “All of us can have a new beginning through, and because of, Jesus Christ.  Even You.”  He goes on to say… “The specific examples we do have immortalised in scripture of Jesus going about “doing good” stir deep awe and wonder, especially when we really consider what it might have been like to be there, to witness His miracles,

Mele Kalikimaka, Kahalu'u Ward Ohana! As we celebrate this sacred season, we remember the greatest gift ever given—our Savior, Jesus Christ. His birth brought light into the world and hope to every heart. Kahaluu Ward sets a great ministering example throughout the Kaneohe Stake, and the Savior's life was one of perfect ministering—reaching out to the one, lifting the weary, and blessing all who crossed His path. This Christmas season, let us continue to follow His example by

President Thomas S. Monson 2012 Christmas Devotional Christmas is Love The Christmas season, with its special meaning and beauty, often prompts a tear, inspires a renewed commitment to God, and provides—borrowing the words from the lovely song “Calvary”—“rest to the weary and peace to the soul.” Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done, nor is it found in the purchasing of gifts. We find real joy when we make the Savior

Aloha Kahalu'u Ward, Today’s sacrament program will be led by the youth, which inspired me to reflect on my experience in the program. It made me realize how grateful I am to have grown up in such a strong group. I recently finished the program but am now back helping out as a leader. I’ve also been attending the YSA ward, and after talking to some of my new friends, I started to realize how lucky I am to have been part of such a large group. It never occurred to me that as a

Aloha Kahalu'u Ward, We are the missionaries assigned to your ward. The Book of Mormon has been described as the most correct book of any on Earth. We're promised that as we read it and live by its teachings, then we will draw nearer to God than by any other book. As we put forth a sincere effort each day to understand what God would have us do, we can find those answers in the Book of Mormon. We love the Book of Mormon and have seen how it changes people to be more a more j

Aloha everyone, I wanted to share a short talk from our Prophet, President Dallin H. Oaks, that really resonated with me this past week as I was considering the needs in our community. It’s called “Helping the Poor and Distressed,”  from the October 2022 General Conference.  President Oaks’s talk is a powerful reminder that our duty to help others is a core part of our faith. We have a   covenantal obligation to care for   the poor and distressed which is not optional; and th

Aloha everyone, A few weeks ago President Candari asked President Nitahara and myself to present on ministering at the training session of stake conference and since then I've had some time to really reflect on this past year and the many sweet moments and efforts of ministering we've been able to see and feel from all of you. I thought about the quiet ways you’ve each ministered — the small text that arrived at just the right time, the meal dropped off without anyone asking,

The last time I bore my testimony in sacrament, I talked about two young men who had once been part of our youth program years ago in a previous ward. After returning home from their missions, both were recently married, and one had just become a new father. While sitting with them at a party, I overheard them say that their missions were “the best two years” of their lives in front their new wives. Later, I kindly pulled one of them aside and reminded him that while I’m sure

During my life I have experienced the calling of a new prophet 6 times.  I can remember growing up with Spencer W. Kimball was our prophet and I remember where my family was living when he passed away.  He had a distinct gravely voice, and wasn't a very large man, but I always felt there was something about him that was important, especially when we got to listen to him in general conference twice a year.   When President Kimball passed away I remember learning about our new

Aloha Kahalu’u Ward!! Upon gathering my thoughts for this weeks ward message, I’m still in high spirits from last weeks General...

Dear Kahalu’u Ward,      As we enjoy General Conference weekend, we are once again privileged to hear from chosen servants of the Lord...

Aloha Kahalu’u Ward, As most of you know, our beloved Prophet, President Russel M. Nelson, has passed away. Throughout my life, I can...

Dear Kahalu'u Family, When I think about sisterhood, I think about our recent youth retreat to Maui. We had so many adventures...

Dear Kahaluu Family, Greetings and Salutations… Now that the hot summer months are behind us, we can look forward to our ward Primary...

Aloha Kahalu’u Ward! Change can be hard but God requires it. And since it’s required, he makes it possible.  Trust in the Lord and keep...

Aloha Kahalu’u Ward! Our next stake conference is coming up on 1-2 November, and the theme is "Come to the Savior—He knows you, He loves...

Aloha ward family! Greater Love in Our Homes “I would like to see greater love in our homes. … You parents who are fathers and mothers of...

Aloha ward family! I wanted to share a short-ish story that inspired my message  for this week. Over the past few years I’ve struggled...