Kaneohe 1st Ward Elders Quorum

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Kaneohe 1st Ward -- Church Today -- 12/23/12

Sacrament Meeting

Youth speaker:

Lele Stanley

Adult speakers:

Kanai Hanohano--spoke about his first semester at BYU-Provo and how he is preparing to serve a misson.

Jerrick Laimana--just returned from Phillippines Naga Mission where he served the past two years.

Sunday School

Lesson 48: Come Unto Christ. The objective of today's lesson to teach class members how to judge between good and evil and how to receive a testimony of the gospel and the Book of Mormon.

Elders Quorum

Mahalo to EQ members who helped Brother Joshua Steffen load boxes onto a truck at his home. He and his family are moving to Utah.
Mahalo to quorum and ward members who went Christmas caroling on Christmas Lane (Namoku Street) this past Thursday 12/20.
Laulau making activity--5pm on Thursday 12/27/12 at Bill Sellers' house on Kuuipo Place. Learn how to make laulau. Invite family and friends to attend.
Lesson in the quorum today was based on the talk "That the Lost May Be Found" by Elder M. Russell Ballard who counseled us on what we can do to not become lost including [1] prioritizing by putting everything we do outside the home in subjection to and in support of what happens inside our homes; [2] doing things in the right order, specifically marriage first and then family; [3] making sure we, as husbands, are equal partners with our wives in our marriage; and [4] using the family resources of the Church, whereby in raising our children, we can draw upon the help of the ward.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Kaneohe Hawaii Stake Conference December 2, 2012

Kaneohe Hawaii Stake
Semi-Annual Conference
Sunday General Session
December 2, 2012
Cannon Activities Center, Laie

Prelude Music: David Ahuna, Kaneohe 2nd Ward

Presiding: President George H. Kaluhiokalani

Conducting: President Kaluhiokalani

Chorister: Micah Hirokawa, Kailua 1st Ward
Organist: David Ahuna

Welcome and Announcements: President Kaluhiokalani

Opening Hymn: #202 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

Invocation: Ed Motosue, Kailua 2nd Ward

Stake Business: President Henry E. Gibson, Stake Presidency 2nd Counselor

Stake Choir: "Samuel Tell of the Baby Jesus" Directed by Micah Hirokawa

Speakers:

President Carl K. Kawakami, Stake Presidency 1st Counselor
Kalai Hanohano, Kaneohe 4th Ward
K'lynn Eror, Kailua 3rd Ward
Terry Takaki, Kaneohe 3rd Ward

Stake Choir: "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"

Speakers:

Maile Au, Stake Primary President
Elizabeth Kanekoa, Hawaii Temple Matron
President Patrick K. Kanekoa, Laie Hawaii Temple
President Kaluhiokalani

Closing Hymn: #201 Joy to the World

Benediction: Lisa Kunioka, Kailua 1st Ward

Saturday, November 17, 2012

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

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Kaneohe 1st Ward -- Church Today 11/11/12

Sacrament meeting

Youth speakers

Beehive 1st counselor Airi Sellers spoke about friends who "will be a great strength and blessing to you. They will influence how you think and act, and even help determine the person you will become. They will help you be a better person and will make it easier for you to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. Choose friends who share your values so you can strengthen and encourage each other in living high standards." From For the Strength of Youth.
Deacons quorum president Puna Tani asked, "What is the priesthood?" and quoted D&C 121:36--That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.

Adult speakers

Young Women's president Stevette Santiago provided an update and many "fun facts" about her son Braeden Santiago, who is currently serving a misison in the Phillipines.
Former ward mission leader Tommy Friel spoke about his two sons, Kaneakua and Kala, who both served missions and now are attending college on football scholarships, Kaneakua at BYU and Kala at the University of Utah. Several times, he quoted Alma 37:37, a very powerful scripture.

Sunday school

Lesson 43: The purpose of today's lesson was to help us see the importance of living according to gospel principles despite the increasing wickedness in the world. Key points:

Mormon is given responsibility for the sacred records.
Mormon, (at age 16!) becomes the leader of the Nephite armies; however, the Nephites suffer in battle because of their wickedness.
Mormon explains the purposes for the records he has abridged and written.
In a final great battle, all but 24 of the Nephites are killed.

Elders quorum

Mahalo to all who participated in the Adopt-a-Highway Service on 11/10 Saturday. Lots of trash was picked up along Likelike and Kahekili Hwy.
The quorum will be organizing Kaneohe 1st Ward Turkey Trot Run/Walk on 11/17 Saturday, 3pm to 6pm at Souza Dairy Park.
Today's lesson was about Bringing Up Children in Light and Truth. The lesson's main points were

Parents have the primary responsibility to teach their children the gospel.
Other interests must not cause us to lose sight of our duty to teach our children.
A parent’s example can lead a child to safety, righteousness, and happiness.
By loving and teaching our youth, we can help safeguard them from evil.
Studying the gospel as a family will help us keep our children close to us.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Elders Quorum Service: Adopt a Highway 11/10/12

Though there was just three today, our mission was accomplished. This is part of our continuing commitment to keep our community trash-free via the Adopt-a-Highway program. We go out on a Saturday morning every other month. The next outing will be in Jan 2013. Stay tuned.

Mosiah 5:15-- Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

Monday, November 5, 2012

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.