Quorum Activity--Laulau making

Activities at the ward level bring Church members together as “fellowcitizens with the saints” (Ephesians 2:19). In addition to providing fun and entertainment, activities should build testimonies, strengthen families, and foster unity and personal growth.

Activities strengthen members by giving them a sense of belonging and mutual support. Activities should help members feel connected to others their age, to their leaders, and to their families. Activities should also help members see how living the gospel brings “the joy of the saints” (Enos 1:3).

The quorum organized an activity this evening to make laulaus at Bill Sellers' house.  This was a good opportunity to learn how to make laulaus (over 200 made) and to foster unity.

Recap: Kaneohe 1st Ward Turkey Trot 2012

Today's Turkey Trot was a success, with 18 participants on hand to see who could come closest to their predicted time for a run-course around Kaluapuhi Neighborhood Park (aka Souza Dairy Park).  The winners were Kaila Presbitero and Carla Oshiro, who both finished the course 20 seconds from their predicted times.  Lots of food, fellowship, and fun!

On your mark...

The Elders befriended a group of young men at the park.

Lots of kaukau

Post trot refreshments

Labatte, Turner, Harris, Goodman.

Sister Oshiro and Bishop Oshiro

Family Home Evening on 11/5

The quorum held a Family Home Evening at the Parkway Rec Center on 11/5 Monday.  Ninety-plus people, mostly ward members attended. There was swimming, socializing, singing, eating of great food for dinner, playing of the game fruit basket, and a devotional.

A dozen or so of the the 90+ folks who attended

Bishop Oshiro and Sister Oshiro

Gene Tamashiro and Sam Kaluna

Rob Carlile, Justine and Hyrum Nihipali

Leah Kanahele, Makana Tani, Nachelle Wai

Celestine Rodriguez, John Rodriguez, John Teves

Spencer Christian, Ruth Shimabukuro, Lehi Livingston

Na keiki at play in the pool

EQ Activity: Palusami and laulau making

Toru Sellers

Kanoa Kanahele--laulau instructor

Feast!

Bill Sellers--palusami instructor

Bill Sellers, Louie Cullen, Paul Tauasoga making palusami

Christmas caroling

A Kaneohe priesthood choir (nine brethren) sang Christmas hymns & carols this evening for the residents of Kina'ole Estate (a senior citizen residence).

The choir: Roy Hirokawa, John Mossman, Elder Delai, Elder Cottle, Kanoa Kanahele, David Suficiencia, Elder Latu, Elder Robbins, Dayle Turner.

Mahalo to the brethren for spreading the Christmas spirit.  Much appreciated by the residents.

Chicken enchiladas a la Elders Quorum

The quorum's contribution to the ward Christmas dinner was chicken enchiladas. Pictured here are Kanoa Kanahele, Gene Tamashiro, and Dayle Turner deboning chicken at Kanoa's house. Mahalo to Spencer Christian and Sister Celestine Rodrigues for the recipe.

Elders Quorum Activity: Makapu'u Sunrise Hike

We had a wonderful activity EARLY this morning.  Meeting at 5am and starting the hike at 5:30 a.m., we started out as a group of four (Kanoa Kanahele, Gene Tamashiro, Dayle and Jacque Turner) and ended up as a group of twelve.  Eventually joining us were eight other church members.

L to R:  Rosie, Cody, Gene, Kanoa, Jacque, Dayle, Elder Delai, Elder ?

Elder Delai at sunrise 10/29/11 Saturday -- Makapu'u

Dayle and Jacque Turner, with Makapu'u Lighthouse in background

Filipino Food Fest -- Elders Quorum Activity

Members of the quorum had an experience today that was "full" of the spirit at Thelma's Restaurant in Waipahu.  Brethren getting their fill of the spirit (and food) were Kanoa Kanahele, Ammon Kau, Damon Magalogo, Joshua Steffen, Gene Tamashiro, and Dayle Turner.

Brother Magalogo served a mission in the Philippines, so he was a good resource re: the food offered in Thelma's all-you-can-eat buffet ($12.50), which included a dish few of us had eaten before but which most of us tried today.  Although a dessert-like fruit dish was offered in the buffet and of which all of us partook, a few opted for additional dessert, namely halohalo (see Damon with his below) and banana lumpia.

Damon's halo halo
Photos by Joshua Steffen

In all, ono and a good time. 

A future eating activity was discussed, with a top candidate for this activity being Kim Chee Restaurant in the Enchanted Lakes Shopping Center (Kailua).

Damon Magalogo, Gene Tamashiro, Kanoa Kanahele, Dayle Turner @ Thelma's

Kaneohe 1st Ward Elders Quorum Activities

Upcoming Activities:

• To be announced
  

Activities report:

• 12/16/11 Friday.  Christmas caroling.  See report.
• 11/24/11 Thursday.  Turkey Bowl flag football.  Thurs Nov 24, Thanksgiving morning 7:30 @ Kaneohe Elementary School field.  A good time (and calorie-burn) was had by all.
  
• 10/29/11 Saturday -- Family See-the-sun-rise hike to Makapu'u Lighthouse.  Read the report and see some pics.
• 9/5/11 Monday -- Labor Day Bowl (Flag football).  3:30 p.m  @ Kaneohe Elementary School lower field.  Good turnout, fun, and fellowship.   Over 20 turned out to play, including eight full-time missionaries from our zone, Chauncey St. Laurent and friends, a couple of youth (Rocky Baso and Darin Shichida) and five quorum members (Ka'anoi Walk, Ray Estrella, Marcus Tani, Jershon Laimana, and Dayle Turner).   There were lots of touchdowns scored but in the end, no one knew for sure (or really cared) which team scored more.  
• 10/8/11 Saturday -- Filipino Food Fest @ Thelma's Restaurant (Waipahu).  Six quorum members (Kanahele, Kau, Magalogo, Steffen, Tamashiro, & Turner) enjoyed an array of sumptuous food. 

We are also The activities/service committee is also brainstorming (prayerfully!) to come up with some possible activities such as

• Paint ball battle
• Date night (with our wives not with each other!)
• Beach BBQ
• Soap box derby
• Basketball
• Family Home Evening
• Hiking
• Talent night

If you have ideas for activities, let them be known here via a comment or voice them during Elders Quorum meetings on Sunday.