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                Devotion

 

October 27, 2019
20th Sunday after Pentecost 
Worship
7:30 &10:00 AM

Scripture Readings for this Sunday:

  

Psalm 65
2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

 

Have you ever had conversations, the memories of which have stayed with you for years? I have such a memory from 30+ years ago. I was working on my doctorate and the conversation was with my horn teacher. He and I were talking about the recital requirements to earn my degree. One of the requirements was that in each recital at least one major work had to be from memory.


In the midst of the conversation about memorization my teacher said, “You really can’t claim a piece of music as your own until you have it memorized.” I was reminded of this conversation several Sundays ago. The sermon hymn was “Amazing Grace” and I was noticing how many of you in the congregation were singing this hymn without looking at the hymnals.


You parishioners had memorized this hymn. You had made it your own. I wonder how many other hymns you have also made your own?


The same is true of poems, and scripture lessons. One of the arguments that can be made for memorizing scripture is by so doing we actually are making these verses part of our inner lives. I bet most of you know by heart those scripture verses which have been of comfort during those difficult “nights of the soul” we all have had.

 

You might not remember the verse location, or all the exact words, but I bet if one began reciting John 3: 16, you could join in, “For God so loved the world….” Or Romans 8: 38, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, … nor anything will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Or, the entirety of Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want….”

 

I encourage / nudge / invite / challenge each of you to take
on this spiritual discipline—memorize scripture verses. Begin small, and with those passages which speak most powerfully and eloquently to you. If you are comfortable, ask those closest to your heart what are the scripture passages which keep them going (and be sure to ask why!). If you continue the discipline of memorizing scripture, making these passages part of your inner self, you will be changed. However, be forewarned. Change can be frightening—especially in the first hundred years of life!


See you at worship! tp


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Worship Notes:

20th Sunday after Pentecost, October 27


Reformation Sunday


Worship at 7:30 & 10:00 AM
Gospel, Luke: 18: 9-14

Preaching, Guest Pastor Tom Fujita 
Drama, Terri Madden and Ina Young



 

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This Sunday, Jon Osorio will be awarded a life-time achievement award from the Hawaii  Academy of Recording Artists at the sold-out banquet from 10am - 2pm at the Japanese Cultural Center.  Congratulations Jon on this amazing accomplishment! Calvary is blessed by the gifts of your music and wisdom. Thanks be to God!


Calvary by the Sea presents a Stewardship Talent Show   
         

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16th to enjoy a fun-filled evening of food, entertainment, and fellowship with Calvary members and friends. If you're interested in either performing or helping with the event, please contact Jack Ashby at 808.779.9621 or Monika Day - 253.632.1316 🎬                                                                                
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Halloween Concert for Kids                                    

   


October 30th, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
The Handbell ensemble is excited to offer another Halloween event. Adults and kids are welcome to dress up for the concert. Join us for this fun performance in the Sanctuary. Healthy treats will be provided after the show.

 

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GODancers by the Sea, a Calvary dance (embodied  prayers) group for all skill levels. GODancers  will meet Sundays starting November 3rd from
8:45-9:45 am in Hale Aloha.  


We will be sharing dance and movement opportunities for the CBTS Worship Services of Advent and Christmas. Please note, there is no requirement to share a dance as part of worship. You are welcomed to join us whether you dance in the services or not.
 

 

Dances we will create and share include the Doxology, the Lord's Prayer, Pili Pa'a, and Advent and Christmas songs. We have also been asked to reprise "To You, Sweetheart, Aloha," ( the hula we dedicated to Dorothy Ako) for the Calvary Stewardship Talent Show, Saturday, November 16th.Come join us in celebrating Advent and Christmas at Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church!

 

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Calvary by the Sea Montessori Preschool has a new website  *NOW ENROLLING






 Aloha! Tuesday's Ribbon Lei   Making  Sessions will be on a break   for October 29 and November 5. Group resumes on Tuesday, November 12. Email Pati Kickland at patricia.kickland@gmail.com if you have any questions.


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Mahalo for your monetary donations! The numbers
listed below reflect contributions from last Sunday's offerings. 
 

CONTRIBUTIONS Annual Goal

$225,000.00

Giving YTD

Q1 Goal

$56,250.00

$48,074.32

Q2 Goal

$56,250.00

$49,577.99

Q3 Goal

$56,250.00

$46,569.40

Q4 Goal

$56,250.00

 $12,154.61

Giving 1/1/19 to 10/20/19

 

$157,091.32

 Last Week's Attendance

 114

Giving 10/20/19

 

$1,291.00

     
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Mahalo nui loa

  


         
           How you can help!


                                                               
 

  • Angel Network Charities is accepting volunteers, food, monies and bags.  
    For more information go to www.angelnetworkcharities.org

  • Sunday Worship volunteers for sanctuary set up, altar flowers, usher, greeter, offering, lei, scripture reading, communion server, refreshments and sanctuary clean up. YOU can sign up at worship on Sundays near the Usher's desk. 
~ Contact Information ~

Intentional Interim Pastor David Barber 808.377.5477
Director of Worship and the Arts Tom Poole 808.291.4485
Parish Administrator Roxy Stark 808.397.7715
Parish Assistant  Kimberlee Aiu 808.377.5477
Finance Officer Tori Spaulding  808.397.0262
Montessori Preschool Director Momi Martinez 808.397.0925
Angel Network Charities 808.377.1841(Email:ANC) Website
 
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