Kahalu'u Ward Message 2/8/26

Kahaluu Bishop
20 hours ago
5 min read

Aloha Kahalu’u Ward Ohana,

I can’t believe we are already in February!? How are those New Year’s goals holding up? I’m always fascinated and frustrated, by how I can be totally hardcore about some goals, yet struggle to stay consistent with others for more than two weeks!?

Whenever I feel like my small habits aren't making a difference, I think of a line from James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits:

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”

Sometimes, when I look at the vastness of the world, I feel like a tiny grain of sand. I ask myself, "Do my small actions even matter? Why keep trying when I'm so far from perfect?" That is where Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s words bring me so much peace. He taught:

"Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. It is not idly, passively waiting and hoping for some good thing to happen... the righteous suffer no failure except in giving up and no longer trying."

What a relief! This means that even in my 50s, every morning I wake up is a fresh chance to "cast a vote" for my best self. As long as I am waking up and trying again, I am not failing. I invite us all to stop waiting for a "big" moment to change. Instead, let’s focus on the small, daily votes—the quiet acts of kindness, the extra minute of prayer, and the compassion we show to ourselves when we stumble. I know that as we work on & improve ourselves, we become more capable of lifting our neighbors. As we do this collectively as a Ward Ohana, we will see the Lord's hand in our lives. I have a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His role as our Savior. I love Him, and I love you all.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Bro. Kyle Nitahara Elders Quorum President Kahaluʻu Ward

Sacrament Schedule & Program

Feb 8, 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

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

Feb 8, Sunday 1:30-3 pm - Stake Mission Prep Class @ Keolu Hills Chapel

Feb 8, Sunday 3-4:30 pm - Stake YW Girls Camp Meeting @ Keolu Hills Chapel

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

Feb 14, Saturday 5-8 pm - Stake Youth (14 yrs+) Valentine's Dance @ Waikalua Chapel

Feb 15, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 17, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys/Girls) @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 17, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night w/K2 Ward @ Waikalua Chapel

Feb 17, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center

Feb 21, Saturday 10-2 pm - Stake Youth Kickball Tournament @ Keolu Hills Skate Park

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

RESPONDING TO CHALLENGES IN MARRIAGE

All married couples will experience challenges.

Husbands and wives can work through any challenge if they view marriage as a covenant relationship.

When challenges arise, we can choose to respond with patience and love rather than frustration or anger.

Make a commitment to respond to challenges patiently and lovingly rather than angrily. Decide on something you can do that will frequently remind you of this commitment.

We learn in the proclamation on the family that "the family is central to the Creator's plan" and that "husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other" and a "sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness".

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!