Kahalu'u Ward Message 2/1/26

Kahaluu Bishop
9 minutes ago
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Aloha Kahalu’u Ward,

I have been reminded this past week of how crazy and stressful our daily lives may become with work, kids' school and events, trying to maintain physical activity, and really just stuff that we seem to not have enough time for. Some weeks are just bad, it seems like you just get no wins. It’s weeks like these in which I truly look forward to Sundays.

As I sit up on the stand each Sunday I am reminded of the importance of meeting together often. In the Doctrine and Covenants 20:75 “It is expedient that the church meets together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus;” While partaking of the sacrament is the single greatest purpose for attending church each Sunday, the blessings of following these instructions that the Lord provides are innumerable.

One of the many blessings which I receive each Sunday is that I receive strength from all who attend. As I am able to arrive early, I get the chance to greet a few members before the sacrament meeting starts. It’s usually the same culprits, you know who you are, but it starts to lift my heart. Then as I take my seat up on the stand, I get to see more members start to filter into the chapel and you can start to feel the room change. As the meeting progresses with announcements, opening hymns and opening prayer more folks have been able to take their seats, and the room continues to change. Then as the Aaronic Priesthood YM blesses and passes the sacrament we are blessed with the power of the spirit the chapel has transformed, and we are all awash in the spirit of Christ.

So many Sundays I have been blessed to feel the spirit as we gather together to partake of the sacrament, how grateful I am to be able to watch and feel the change of the chapel each Sunday and share in these moments with all of you. May we continue to meet together often and continue to strengthen one another in Christ name amen.

Jeff Tom 2nd Councselor, Bishopric Kahaluʻu Ward

Sacrament Schedule & Program

Feb 1, 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

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)

Feb 3, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boy/ Girls) @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 3, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 3, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

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

Feb 10, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys) @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 10, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 10, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

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

Hey Everyone, it's been a little minute since I've sent an email. My bad imma try to be better at it this transfer! But so far this transfer has been pretty crazy! There is a lot going on in the FTM!

Updates:

- I am on my third Transfer in Albany! I love it here and the ward is still so awesome! We still hear a gun shot here and there but that's what continues to make the experience so so fun!

- New Companion!! Elder Clark is a dawg, He's from Oregon and has been on his mission for about 6 months.

- First Transfer as a District Leader! I was definitely not expecting to do this so early on but I love my district and they have all made these experiences awesome.

- Snow Dayyyy! Last Sunday it snowed in Albany Georgiaa!!! It was my first time experiencing snow and it was so so fun! It was sad that the Church was canceled but we were able to have a lit snow ball fight with the Spanish elders! Ohh year there's also spanish elders in Albany.

- Tally Tripp! This past week we were able to go to Tallahassee twice this past week. On Thursday we ended up having a Zone conference! It was so good to see everyone and I was able to sing in the zone conference! We also ended up going to Tallahassee on Saturday to take Indy to the temple for the first time! It was such an awesome experience and it was awesome to get that reset in the temple. CANNNNESSSSS!!! Both times that we went to canes we had to get Canes!

- 4 months as a missionary! What as crazy Journey it has been here in Albany! I have learned so much since I've been on my mission. There has been a bunch of ups and downs but I am so excited to see what left is in store for me.

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT!

" Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Learn more about His Atonement, His love, His mercy, His doctrine, and His restored gospel of healing and progression. Turn to Him! Follow Him"

-President Nelson

I love you all and hope yall all continue to be amazing!