September 4-5, 2010
All the good that you do will come not from you but from the fact that you have allowed yourself, in the obedience of faith, to be used for God’s love. Think of this more and gradually you will be free from the need to prove yourself, and you can be more open to the power that will work through you without your knowing it.
Thomas Merton
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This Week at St. Michael’s
Join us for worship this weekend!
The Reverend Moki Hino will be the guest preacher on September 4-5. This Sunday’s 9:45 service features a choral prelude performance of “Jesus is King,” lyrics by Charlen Bublert, music by Henry Adam Curtis. Get there early to prepare your heart and mind for worship and to enjoy this special prelude. We’ll be singing several hymns including “Where Charity and Love Prevail” and “Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said.” For our offertory hymn we will sing “Will You Come and Follow Me?” and during communion we will sing “Praise the Lord Through Every Nation” and the Taize hymn, “By Your Cross.” The recessional hymn will be the all-time favorite, “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.” Please participate in our congregational singing, especially during communion.
In need of a Eucharistic Visitor?
Those wanting communion at home or in the hospital should contact the church office (or 245-3796) or David Smith (or 245-5859).
Let's drum!
St. Michael's Church is offering an exciting percussion class beginning Friday, September 3rd. Adults and children ages 10 and up are learning to play music from various traditions including West African, Japanese Taiko, Latin, marching styles, and more. Drumming helps young people develop social interaction skills and build spirit. Let's have fun! Class will be from 4:00 – 4:45 for children age 10 and up. For more information please contact Aki Conquest or 634-0406.
Adult Hula in the Parish Hall on Wednesdays
Ita Rubio and Pua Rossi-Fukino are offering a new hula ministry for adults. Anyone who is between the ages of 16 to 116 is invited to participate, and all levels of hula skill are also welcome! Class will be on Wednesday evening at 5:30 in the Parish Hall. Please contact Pua for more information.
Coming Up
Three Special Days in September!
Sunday, September 12, Aloha Sunday
Join us for our official fall kick-off. The 9:45 service will feature the Hula Ministries, the Ukulele Choir, and the All Angels Children’s Choir. At 11:00 we’ll enjoy a parish potluck, live music on the lanai, a water slide, games, and a coconut hut with tropical beverages! Bring a dish to share and bring a friend! Wear aloha attire!
Saturday, September 18, Parish Dinner at the Aston Kauai Beach Hotel at Makaiwa
The Reverend Corky Carlisle was scheduled to address the congregation on Saturday, September 18th, at a worship service and dinner at the Aston Kauai Beach Hotel. Unfortunately, due to health concerns, he has had to cancel his stewardship tour of Episcopal churches in Hawaii. We are working on lining up another guest preacher and keynote speaker for the event, and we plan to go ahead as scheduled with a worship service on the Beach Front Lawn at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner to follow at 6:30.There will also be a no-host bar with beverages available for purchase. Please note that this is an adults-only event. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP to Judy. Child care is available at the church if you make reservations with Bridgette (645-1486).
September 25-26, The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels
Join us as we celebrate our church’s feast day of title. All three services feature world-renowned harpist Sharene Lum with her fiancé, Dean Taba, on bass! On Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sharene and Dean will also present a short concert that is free and open to the public. Bring a friend!
St. Michael's celebrates the 5th Anniversary of publishing of The Gospel According to Sam.
Join us October 1 when St. Michael's celebrates the 5th Anniversary of publishing of The Gospel According to Sam. Fr. Bill will be giving a presentation on Friday night, October 1, at 7:00 in the church with pupus and drinks on the lanai afterward. What a great way to kick off the Animal Blessing Weekend by hearing some animal stories from Fr. Bill and helping him celebrate this very special day!
If you would like to volunteer for this or for the Animal Blessing on Sunday contact Amy Null at wazzu92@hawaiiantel.net.
All Angels Animal Blessing, October 3rd
Our All Angels Animal Blessing returns on Sunday afternoon, October 3rd, at 4:00 p.m. — always the Sunday closest to the Feast Day of St. Francis. The blessing service begins promptly at 4:00 in the church followed by live music, a special reception with “”Hot Deity Dogs,” cold beverages, and a petting zoo for kids. All animals must be on leash or in carriers. Bring a blanket to spread on the lawn!
If you’d like to volunteer to help with the Animal Blessing, contact Amy Null or Fr. Bill.
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