Pastoral Update
December 8, 2024
Second Sunday of Advent
WORSHIP IS IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM on VIMEO at 10 a.m. HST
Pastoral Update
December 8, 2024
Second Sunday of Advent
WORSHIP IS IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM on VIMEO at 10 a.m. HST
Aloha mai kākou,
During Advent the lectionary gives us two Sundays of John the Baptist. John would not have made a good dinner party guest. He told the truth about our world. John was a fearless prophet. He combined politics and religion when he preached. As the kids say, he went there!
There is an old saying, “The truth will make you free, but first it will make you miserable. “Whoever said that must have had John in mind.
John came preaching a message of repentance. The Greek term is metanoia. In church this Sunday we will explore the meaning of this word, and how it applies to our average everyday lives, and to what is happening in our world.
I hope to see you in church this Sunday, whether on-site or on the livestream. Please note that road construction continues. Take the detour onto Lower Mākena Road—you will see a “detour sign” on the right side, just after you pass Mākena Surf. Ignore the “road closed” signs, if you see one—the road is open to our church.
Also this Sunday, December 8th, we invite you to attend The Longest Night service, starting at 5 pm. Our Keawala’i Choir will be joined by the community choir from UHMC (Maui College) under the direction of Thomas Goedecke. All are welcome to attend this meaningful service. It offers a healing space for those who are stressed during this holiday season, have experienced recent pain or loss, or just have difficulty feeling joyful these days. The service starts at 5 pm. We hope you’ll join us.
May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you always.
Pastor Gary