Kaneohe 1st Ward--2/24/13 Church Today

Sacrament Meeting

• Presiding:  Bishop Bert Oshiro
• Conducting: Brother Robert Carlile (Bishopric, 1st Counselor)
• Opening hymn:  #239 "Choose the Right" (chorister Van Wai Sr, organist Isabella Lesa)
• Invocation: Brother Roy Hirokawa

• Ward business:  Released: Mary and Isaac Miyashiro (Emergency Preparedness Leaders), Taunalei Wolfgramm (Relief Society Instructor).  New callings (sustained):Mary Miyashiro (Relief Society Instructor), Bobbie Le'i (Asst. House Librarian & Emergency Preparedness Leader)

• Sacrament administration by Priesthood
• Youth Speakers:
• Deanne Yugawa, a senior at Iolani School, talked about her bout with "senioritis" and how she took an exam at school whereby she relied upon faith and had less than satisfactory results.  Her point:  faith without works is dead (James 2:20)
• Nephi Hikila, the first member of the Hikila family to introduce himself to the ward, spoke about his love of primary classes at church.
• Asaeli "Sae" Hikila, brother of Nephi,
• Mahina Hikila, sister of Nephi and Sae, spoke about her affection for Yu-Gi-Oh and the many good friends she has made in the church.

• Adult Speakers

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  Isi Hikila

  Sister Kehau Hikila, mom of Nephi, Sae, and Mahina, spoke about growing up in a home where her parents taught her to love people, having friends who were members of the church, taking the gospel lessons from missionaries, meeting her husband Isi, being baptized, marrying Isi, and living the gospel with her family.
  
• Brother Isi Hikila, dad of Nephi, Sae, and Mahina and husband of Kehau, talked about the application of principles set forth in The Family: A Proclamation to the World with his family. Describing himself as "an analyzer, Brother Hikila told stories of two times he followed directions to complete tasks and likened the Book of Mormon to a set of instructions we can follow to help us complete tasks in our lives.

• Closing Hymn: #237 "Do What is Right"
• Benediction: Brother Dana Chong Tim

Sunday School

• Gospel doctrine:  Lesson 8 -- The Restoration of the Priesthood
• Gospel Principles: see manual

Elders Quorum

• The lesson in the quorum today was presented by Brother Ka'ano'i Walk and was based on Elder David Bednar's talk "Converted unto the Lord" from the Oct. 2012 General Conference. We discussed the meaning of testimony (i.e. knowledge of the truth) and conversion (i.e. actions that lead to change to be Christ-like)--see Alma 23-6-8.   We also discussed the Parable of the Ten Virgins and how the parable pertains to testimony and conversion.  Quoting Elder Bednar: "As the wise virgins emphasized properly, each of us must “buy for ourselves.” These inspired women were not describing a business transaction; rather, they were emphasizing our individual responsibility to keep our lamp of testimony burning and to obtain an ample supply of the oil of conversion. This precious oil is acquired one drop at a time—“line upon line [and] precept upon precept” (2 Nephi 28:30), patiently and persistently. No shortcut is available; no last-minute flurry of preparation is possible."
• Announcements/quorum business:
• The laulau fundraiser was a success.  Mahalo to all quorum members who assisted with their time, talents, and contributions.
• Personal Priesthood Interviews (PPIs) will be conducted by President Turner for all quorum members from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Elders will be contacted for interview date & time. 
• Home teaching.  District Leaders (Turner, Sellers, Tamashiro) will be contacting home teachers for reports on home teaching assignments for February .  Goal is 100%
• Quorum members are asked to participate in team-ups with full-time missionaries on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 830pm.  Sign up sheet was circulated.
• Quorum members are asked to offer prayers at Sacrament meetings in March. Sign up sheet was circulated
• Adopt-a-highway service project.  3/9 Saturday.  Meet at 8a.m. at Kaneohe Burger parking lot.
• Stake General Priesthood Meeting.  3/9 Saturday.  6:30 p.m. at Keolu Hills Chapel.  All priesthood holders in the stake are asked to attend.

Kaneohe 1st Ward, Church today 2/17/13

Sacrament Meeting

• Presiding:  Bishop Bert Oshiro
• Conducting: Bishop Oshiro
• Opening hymn:  #229 Today, While the Sun Shines (chorister Van Wai Sr, organist Isabella Lesa)
• Invocation: Brother Roy Hirokawa

• Ward business:  Released: Janice Ahuna, choir president.  New calling (sustained): Shelly Asao, choir president
• Announcements: 
• Laulau fundraiser by Elders Quorum: 3 laulaus for $10.  See Elders quorum members for tickets.  

• Sacrament administration by Priesthood
• Youth Speakers
• Nalani Stanley spoke about being firm, steadfast, and immovable in maintaining good standards.  "Having double standards weakens our testimony," she said.   Scriptures:  Matthew 6:14 and 6:24.
• Logan Santiago, speaking about gratitude, said, "Be specific in your thankfulness," and "The Lord loves for you to be grateful."  Scripture: DC 78:19.

• Musical selection: Have I Done Any Good Today?,  Kaneohe 1st Ward Relief Society.

• Adult Speakers



Gene Tamashiro

• Brother Gene Tamashiro, Elders Quorum 2nd Counselor spoke about prayer and provided two examples of times when his prayers were answered.  He also cited D&C 25:12--For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads, and mentioned how music is a form of prayer he uses.
  



Alan Teruya

• Brother Alan Teruya, Stake High Council man and former Bishop of Kaneohe 4th ward, spoke about fasting, which, when combined with sincere prayer, can strengthen us spiritually, bring us closer to God, and help us prepare ourselves and others to receive His blessings.

• Closing Hymn: #235, Should You Feel Inclined to Censure.
• Benediction: Brother John Rodriguez

Sunday School

• Gospel doctrine:  Lesson 7 -- The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel
• Gospel Principles: see manual

Elders Quorum

• The lesson in the quorum today was presented by Brother Mike Young and was based on Chapter 4 of the Teaching of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow.  Key points of the lesson: [1] Through the gift of the Holy Ghost, we are led to all truth and strengthened in our faith; [2]  Every Latter-day Saint can have the Holy Ghost as a friend to give counsel; [3] The Holy Ghost can bring us happiness and peace of mind; [4] We need the assistance of the Holy Ghost as we endure trials, fulfill our duties, and prepare for celestial glory. [5] When we live humbly, the Holy Ghost helps us in our onward path.  Mike challenged us to do at least one good deed this week as a result of a prompting of the Holy Ghost.
• Announcements/quorum business:
• Mahalo to quorum members who participated in chapel clean up duties on 2/16 Saturday.
• Personal Priesthood Interviews (PPIs) will be conducted by President Turner for all quorum members from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Elders will be contacted for interview date & time. 
• Home teaching.  District Leaders (Turner, Sellers, Tamashiro) will be contacting home teachers for reports on home teaching assignments for February .  Goal is 100%
• Quorum members are asked to participate in team-ups with full-time missionaries on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 830pm.  Sign up sheet was circulated.
• Laulau making fundraiser: Meet at 6 p.m. on 10/22 Friday at Bill Sellers house.  Tickets for the fundraiser were circulated to quorum members. 

Kaneohe 1st Ward Church Today--2/10/13

Sacrament Meeting

• Presiding:  Elder Aley Auna of the Seventy
• Conducting: Tommy Friel (Bishopric, 2nd Counselor)
• Opening hymn:  #227 There is Sunshine in My Soul Today
• Invocation: Brother Sapena Faumuina

• Ward business:  New calling (sustained): Keala Kanahele, Family History Consultant; Kehaulani Hikila, Primary Music Director.
• Announcements: 
• Musical Fireside:  2/10 Sunday.  7 p.m. at Waikalua Chapel.  All are welcome to attend

• Sacrament administration by Priesthood
• Youth Speakers
• Isabella Lesa, spoke about good works and selfless service, saying "Serving others is like serving Heavenly Father."
• Puna Tani, speaking about judging others, said, "There is a difference between righteous and unrighteous judgment."

• Adult Speakers



Brockton Saifoloi

• Sister Kim Saifoloi spoke about how her three children grew stronger in obedience, charity, and trust in the Lord as a result of their missions. Eldest son Ashton served in Chile, eldest daughter Kelsey served in Mongolia, and youngest son Brockton served in Mexico (youngest daughter Kiani is awaiting her mission call).
• Elder Brockton Saifoloi, just returned from a 2-year years  in Mexico City, spoke about how he was able to "cultivate patience"as a result of his mission.  He said he has observed three kinds of members of the church, namely [1] those who attend because they want to avoid condemnation,  [2] those who attend because they want to receive blessings, and [3] those who attend because they love God.
  

  

  Elder Aley Auna

• Elder Eley Auna, of the Seventy.  Elder Auna, quoting D&C 87, told us how we should "stand...in Holy Places and be not moved" and related the story of one of his sons who when presented with an unrighteous video by some peers at at youth leadership camp, chose not to view it but instead chose to stand in a Holy Place and be not moved. Elder Auna told us that holy places include church, the temple, our homes, and "wherever we go."

• Closing Hymn: Lord We Ask Thee Ere We Part #153.
• Benediction: Brother Ray Tecson

Sunday School

• Gospel doctrine:  Lesson 6 -- I Will Tell You in Your Mind and in Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost.
• Gospel Principles: see manual

Elders Quorum

• The lesson in the quorum today was presented by Brother Jake Butler and was based on Chapter 3 of the Teaching of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow.  Key points of the lesson: [1] Gaining a testimony is a good starting point for Latter-day Saints. [2] We can increase in our faith and spiritual knowledge. [3]  If we desire to increase in our faith and spiritual knowledge, we must exert ourselves. [4]  As we dig deep into the things of God and remain faithful, our religion becomes a part of our being.
• Announcements/quorum business:
• Mahalo to quorum members who participated in Laulau/palasami making activity and on Friday 2/8, at Bill Sellers' house.  Mahalo to Brother Sellers and his family for hosting the quorum.
• Mahalo to those who took part in the trip to Laie Hawaii Visitors Center on Saturday 2/9.  A potluck was held afterward at Kokololio beach park.  Good food and spirit.
• Musical Fireside.  Sunday 2/10, 7 - 8 p.m. Waikalua Chapel.  All are welcome, including family, neighbors, friends.  Quorum members who attend are encourage to bring a dessert.
• Personal Priesthood Interviews (PPIs) will be conducted by President Turner for all quorum members from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Elders will be contacted for interview date & time. 
• Home teaching.  District Leaders (Turner, Sellers, Tamashiro) will be contacting home teachers for reports on home teaching assignments for February .  Goal is 100%
• Gospel instruction: quorum members will be invited to teach quorum lessons on assigned Sundays. (See Quorum Lesson Schedule for 2013)
• Elders quorum has been assigned to coordinate Ward Camp in July.  Assignments forthcomnig.
• EQ is responsible for cleaning the church building on Saturday 2/16.  Meet at 7 a.m. Quorum members are asked to help out.
• Adopt-a-highway service project.  2nd Saturday in March.  Meet at 8 a.m. at Kaneohe Burger King.
• Quorum members are asked to be on the lookout for service opportunities for the quorum and contact quorum presidency with information about service projects.

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.

Kaneohe 1st Ward church Today--2/3/13

Sacrament Meeting

• Presiding:  President Carl Kawakami
• Conducting: Robert Carlile (Bishopric, 1st Counselor)
• Opening hymn:  #142 Sweet Hour of Prayer
• Invocation: Brother Tommy Friel

• Ward business:  New calling (sustained):Laurene Tanji, Sunday School teacher 15 year old class.
• Announcements: 
• By Ward Mission Leader Kanoa Kanahele:  Ward Flood yesterday went very well.  Mahalo to all members who participated and provided refreshments.
• Musical Fireside:  2/10 Sunday.  7 p.m. at Waikalua Chapel.  All are welcome to attend
• By High Priest Group Leader Herman Kanahele:  Laie Temple Visitors Center excursion.  All are welcome to attend.  2/9 Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon at the Visitors Center.  Lunch to follow.
• By Brother Steve Hanohano: Kana'i Hanohano has been called serve for two years in the Japan Fukuoka Mission.

• Sacrament administration by Priesthood
• Testimonies:  Robert Carlile, Garth Gertsch, Mary Miyashiro, Herman Kanahele, Filipo Filiaga, Chauna Faumuina, Steve Hanohano.
• Closing Hymn: We Are Marching On to Glory #225.
• Benediction: Brother Sapena Faumuina

Sunday School

• Gospel doctrine:  Lesson 5 -- This is the Spirit of Revelation
• Gospel Principles: see manual
• Family History: Researching family history:  lesson on using various resources for family history research by Dayton Labanon and Sister Saffery (Kaneohe 2nd ward members)

Elders Quorum

• The lesson in the quorum today was presented by Makana Tani and was based on the 1st Presidency Message for February 2013. The lesson included a suggestion to use President Uchtdorf's Missionary Kit which suggested  that we 1. Be a Light (Candle), 2. Be Conversational (Gum), 3. Be Full of Grace (Heart),  and 4. Be Filled with Faith (Paper Clip)
• Announcements/quorum business:
• Mahalo to quorum members who served in the Ward flood to visit ward members on Saturday 2/2
• Laulau/palasami making activity and potluck.  Friday 2/8, 6 p.m. at Bill Sellers' house.
• Trip to Laie Hawaii Visitors Center.  Saturday 2/9.  10 a.m to noon.  Potluck to follow. All are welcome, including family, neighbors, friends.
• Missionary Fireside.  Sunday 2/10, 7 - 8 p.m. Waikalua Chapel.  All are welcome, including family, neighbors, friends.
• Personal Priesthood Interviews (PPIs) will be conducted by President Turner for all quorum members from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Elders will be contacted for interview date & time. 
• Home teaching.  District Leaders (Turner, Sellers, Tamashiro) will be contacting home teachers for reports on home teaching assignments for January.  Goal is 100%
• Gospel instruction: quorum members will be invited to teach quorum lessons on assigned Sundays. (See Quorum Lesson Schedule for 2013)
• Elders quorum has been assigned to coordinate Ward Camp in July.  Assignments discussed.
• EQ is responsible for cleaning the church building on Saturday 2/16.  Meet at 7 a.m. Quorum members are asked to help out.
• Adopt-a-highway service project.  2nd Saturday in March.  Meet at 8 a.m. at Kaneohe Burger King.
• Quorum members are asked to be on the lookout for service opportunities for the quorum and contact quorum presidency with information about service projects.