Kahalu'u Ward Message 1/25/26

Kahaluu Bishop
12 minutes ago
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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 going forward.”

That stayed with me. I gave it some thought. It was a simple good friend to friend conversation.

For me, it wasn’t just to stay busy doing any-kine. But I felt spiritually lifted when I stayed busy “going about my Fathers business.” I’m trying to spend more time with my family. Holding more meaningful conversations with my kids. Not just hi’s and bye’s. Visiting my ministering families and hearing their stories. Physically being there has been pretty fun actually. You find out so much more about them.

Staying busy with the youth by just simply spending time with them. Hearing them talk about their sports, their week or career paths they want to pursue in the future. They’re growing up so fast!!

Spending more time with my parents who are older and facing health challenges. They too, have aged so quickly. I cherish my time with them now more than ever.

Staying busy with guidance of the spirit, hasn’t made my challenges disappear. But He has helped me with patience and courage to hang in there just a little longer. Staying busy with the guidance of the spirit has comforted me to remember that I don’t stand alone.

May we “stay busy”in things that will uplift us to keep moving forward spiritually.

Sincerely,

Brother Joe Fano 1st Councselor, Bishopric Kahaluʻu Ward

Sacrament Schedule & Program

Jan 18, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Program: CLICK HERE
Zoom Link for Sacrament Meeting available upon request. Please contact Bishop Tano or Bro. Hirokawa. Don't be afraid to ask. We are happy to accommodate you.

Announcements

Jan 25, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Jan 27, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys) @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Jan 27, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Jan 27, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 1, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 1, Sunday, 3-4:30 pm - Stake Youth Leadership Training @ Kaneohe Stake Center (Bishopric and YW Presidency only)

WARD ANNUAL EVENTS

Missionary Meals: Calendar needs attention please. Elder Frogley & Elder Fehoko need meals and visits! Please sign up to meet with the Elders using this MEAL CALENDAR, or call them at (808) 379-8012.
February - Chapel Clean Up
Mar 7 - Youth Etiquette Dinner
Mar 28 - Primary Easter Activity
Apr 5 (Sun) - Easter Sunday / General Conference
Apr 11 - Ward Conference Dinner
Apr 12 - Ward Conference
May - Chapel Clean Up
May 10 (Sun) - Mother’s Day Sunday
Jun 20 - RS Social
Jun 21 (Sun) - Father’s Day Sunday
Jun - YM High Adventure
Jun 8-12 - Stake YW Girls Camp
July - FSY
Sep 20 (Sun) - Sacrament Primary Presentation
Oct 23 (Friday) - Ward Halloween Party
Dec 5 - Ward Christmas Party
TBD - Ward Camp

MONTHLY FAMILY MESSAGE

The Lord has commanded husbands and wives to be one. Husbands and wives are to value each other as equal partners. Husbands and wives should allow their individual characteristics and abilities to complement one another. Husbands and wives must be loyal to one another.

THE LORD AND HIS PROPHETS HAVE COMMANDED HUSBANDS AND WIVES TO BE UNIFIED IN LOVE AND TO WORK TOGETHER AS EQUAL PARTNERS. THEY CAN SHOW THEIR LOYALTY TO EACH OTHER EVERY DAY THROUGH THEIR THOUGHTS, WORDS AND ACTIONS.Bro. & Sis. Francis & Karen SoonMarriage and Family Relations Specialists

MISSIONARY CORNER

Quick transfer update I am in a new area, im in the manukau 3rd ward which is my 9th samoan ward ive served in. me and my companion elder vili from american samoa and I are zone leaders in the mangere zone. Our zone is really really young, its been cool to be around them i love it.

Highlights

+ the manukau 3rd ward has their ward conference in a couple months and for it they divided the ward into 4 groups: tonga, fiji, tahiti, and _____ we got assigned tahiti and apparently we have to dance trusttttt im niceee widddiiiitttt

+ interviews with president allen yesteday was so good we always have really good conversations

+ being in a new ward also means i get a lot of "ohhh i thought you were chinese, tongan, cook island" bahahahah or whatever

+ mlc (mission leadership council) was reallt good i like where the mission is at and the direction its heading its really cool to be a part of

aye love you guys lots have a good rest of your week

- elder fano