Sharing the Blessing of God’s Grace with Aloha SEPTEMBR 2012 · In thinking about that wonderful...

Staff Tim Mason, Pastor Tom Poole, Director of Worship & The Arts Shelby Yuu, Parish Administrator Lehua Nakamaejo, Parish Assistant Patti Kendall, Finance Secretary Kay Burgoyne, Calvary Preschool Director Mai Ly Schultz, Preschool Admissions

Sharing the Blessing of God’s Grace with Aloha

www.CalvarybytheSea.org VOLUME 17: Issue 9

Council of Deacons Kim Bock, President

Jim Myers, Vice President Peggy Trout, Secretary Tim Sprowls, Treasure

Jack Ashby Rafael del Castillo

Steve Egesdal Don Hardaway

Martha Coleman-Staff Adam Sylvester

Timm Vedder

SEPTEMBR 2012

IN THIS ISSUE

Articles of Inspiration

Message from Pastor Keith pg. 2

Notes from Tom pg. 3

What’s going on at Calvary?

Preschool News pg. 4

Worship Services Ahead pg. 5

Performing Arts at Calvary pg. 5

Peace Concert pg. 6

Prayer List pg. 6

Aloha Groups pg. 7

Birthday Greetings pg. 8

Insert Sheet

September 2012 Calendar

Family Retreat Flyer

Calvary Calls

A monthly publication produced by:

Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church

5339 Kalanianaole Hwy,

Honolulu, HI 96821

Ph:808-377-5477 fax: 808-373-7233

www.calvarybythesea.org

Friends in Christ,

As I write this article, Labor Day is fast approaching.

We honor and celebrate the fruits of our work and

consider the dignity of work itself. Martin Luther

once said that if he were not a pastor, he would be a

shoe cobbler. It is just as noble and honorable a call-

ing as being a pastor.

Recently, a colleague of mine told me that he had

been a parish pastor in a long-established church in

the Detroit area a few years back (he wouldn’t want

me to tell you how many years ago!). In the church

historical records he found stories of how in the Great

Depression of the 1930s the parish had hired shoe

cobblers – six of them – to work in the church base-

ment. The parish called them to repair the shoes of

the “hobos,” the men who were without work and

walking from town to town in search of employment.

The men didn’t own cars, there were no phones or

internet job searches at their fingertips. All they had

were their feet and the shoes on them.

It was critical for these men that their shoes stay in-

tact. Broken shoes or shoes with worn out soles

meant no possibility of work, no money and the dire

consequences resulting from that situation. As far as

this Detroit parish was concerned, the shoe cobblers

were fulfilling a divine calling – a vocation – by re-

pairing the shoes of those whose lives depended upon

their ability to walk about.

This story gave me a whole new appreciation for Lu-

ther’s remarks about work and calling. Whatever

God calls us to, whether it be a pastor, a shoe cobbler,

or anything else, even if it seems boring, mundane or

meaningless (and what job doesn’t seem that way on

many days), if it is honorable work that helps in any

little way those in need, God dignifies it with divine

blessing. Luther called it the doctrine of the divine

vocation. I call it a holy calling, especially on the

most difficult of days.

Thanks be to God for the dignity of work. Enjoy your

Labor Day weekend.

Pr, Keith

Pastor Keith’s last Sunday will be September 23, 2012. -Editor

NOTES FROM TOM

During the summer months we church musicians are

inundated with materials designed to get us to pur-

chase music, particularly Christmas and Easter music.

Sometimes the packaging is very slick with a lot of

color and shiny pages. Other times the packaging is

minimalist and on cheap brown paper.

As you can probably imagine most of the music is

“copy cat” or formula music based on the money-

making pieces from last year. I don’t mean to sound

too cynical, but the bottom line for the church music

industry is not service. It is profit. Occasionally, how-

ever, one does uncover a little gem, a nicely crafted

composition.

I’ve been thinking about these “little gems.” And I

found myself quickly moving from thinking of the

“musical” gems to the “human” gems of Calvary by

the Sea. For at Calvary by the Sea the real gems are

you, the congregation, and my “loving but strong-

willed choir.”

Sunday after Sunday all of you—congregation and

choirs, faithfully assemble for worship beside the sea.

Whether or not life has made much or any sense in

the past week you are there. And you greet each other

with aloha and joy, with authentic delight and grace

that comes from knowing that all of us are beloved

children of God. And you assemble knowing that

grace is sufficient for each one of us and for all of us

together.

This Sunday, during the “Sharing of Aloha” (also

known as the Passing of the Peace), keep an ear open

to the sounds about you, because it is the sound of

grace in action, the sound of delight and joy abound-

ing, the sound of hospitality and welcome—it is the

sounds of the human gems of Calvary by the Sea.

In thinking about that wonderful sound, I also think

about the sound of all us singing our Gathering Song,

“All Is Ready.”

Come, all you weary ones, who walk the journey;

Know you are welcome at the table of the Lord.

Come, bring your burdens here, find love and mercy.

With Christ before us, we gather as his friends!

All is ready, here and now: all are welcome here!

Come, all you struggle hard, all who are hopeful;


Come, with your tired hearts, come, find new passion.

With Christ within us we find new life again!

All is ready, here and now; all are welcome here!

Come, all you rich and poor, all who are challenged;


Come, all who live in shame, we are your family.

With Christ beside us, we no longer are alone!


Come, all you single ones, all who are married;


Come, you who’ve lost your spouse, all who are lonely.

With Christ our brother, we are loved and made whole!


Come, all you young and old, all male and female,


Come, love of every kind, it does not matter.

With Christ, all people are one in God’s name!

All is ready, here and now, all are welcome here!

Come, all you anxious ones, who fear the future;

Know you welcome at the table of the Lord.

Come, all from east and west, we stand together.

With Christ we rise now, to sing the reign of God!


(“All is Ready,” by David Haas, © 2005 GIA Publications)

If anyone is looking for gems and riches, come to Cal-

vary!

See you in worship—

Let me begin by saying on behalf of the staff of

Calvary by the Sea Montessori School, Mahalo for

the warm welcome we received when being in-

stalled a couple of weeks ago. We felt your love

for us, the school, and more importantly the love of

Christ.

After a great summer session followed by a few

weeks for the children to spend time at home and

staff to rest up and prepare for this school year, we

are back in full swing. Preparing for the coming

year is hard work, but well worth it. Painting,

washing, organizing, shopping and making sure the

classrooms and outside environments are clean,

safe and inviting for the children. There is a very

good peaceful feeling when in the classrooms or on

the playground and gardens. All ten staff at Calva-

ry spend our days doing our best to make sure this

continues to happen.

We have some new families that have joined our

‘Ohana this year. Most families are returning from

last year, and we have some alumni families who

have now returned to our school with their younger

children.

We very much appreciate the gift of being one of

your missions. Many children are touched as they

learn about Christ, learn how to care for others, and

learn what is right and wrong. We realize the im-

portance of these young Keiki, as this is their first

experience with school, and for most, this is their

first experience spending time away from family.

We know that our example has a strong impact on

what these children can become. We work hard, go

home tired and try our best to come in each day re-

freshed and ready for a new day, never quite know-

ing what will come next from these beautiful chil-

dren. We are constantly learning from them.

Thank you for supporting us. We are very grateful!

Kay Burgoyne

PERFORMING ARTS CALVARY BEGINS

on 7 SEPTEMBER

Performing Arts Calvary, an outreach of Calvary

by the Sea Lutheran Church, begins Fall Classes

on Friday, 7 September. PAC meets from 4:30 to

6 pm in Hale Aloha, and is open to all children

ages six and above. There is no fee for PAC, and

no prior experience is required.

The purpose of PAC is to teach children about the

love God through the performing arts of singing,

dancing, and acting. Under the professional lead-

ership of Julie Okumura, and her dedicated assis-

tants, the PAC program is broken up into two se-

mesters, Fall and Spring. The children learn and

perform a different musical each semester. They

are taught performing arts skills (singing, dancing

and acting) in a loving and safe environment.

In addition to presenting Christmas and Spring

musicals, PAC also takes part in worship services

and events at Calvary. PAC is both an outreach

and extension of the ministry of music and was

founded by Dr. Arthur Harvey and Lisa Kimsey.

Worship Services Ahead

September 2—Remembering the Queen on Her

Birthday, and Honoring All Who Labor in

Their Professions

Preaching, Rev. Keith Wolter

Hula and Music, Nā Wahine and Calvary Choir,

“Kaulana Nā Pua”

September 9—Installing Sunday School Teach-

ers, and Stewardship Emphasis


Music, Calvary Choir, “Be Still, God Will Fight Your

Battles”

September 16—Stewardship Emphasis


Music, Calvary Choir, “Hoʽola Nani”



Guest Drama, “The Covenant Players”


Preaching, Kahu Tim

Music, “Calvary Choir, “The Road to Damascus”

September 30– 2pm, Pet Blessing/Blessing of

the Animals

Under the Sanctuary Arbor, Calvary by the Sea

October 5, 6, 7 (8)—Calvary ʽOhana Retreat at

Camp Mokuleia

October 7, Rev. John Lunn leading Retreat Worship

October 7—Pentecost 19 (at Calvary)

Preaching, Kahu Tim

Music, Tom Poole

October 14—Stewardship Emphasis

Preaching, Kahu Tim

Music, Debbie Milligan of Healing Wings Ministry

Enhancing Our Prayer Life

Being able to communicate with God on behalf of ourselves and someone else is a great gift God gives us. We ask

that you join us in this gift. You can phone in their names and requests, write them on the prayer request forms, or

email requests to [email protected]. We also ask that as prayers are answered that you submit their name

again for a thank you to God for answered prayer.

Arild Christienson

Chris and Bill Costa

Christine Stone

David & Nathaniel Hopkins

Delia Bowers

Elizabeth Bauerlein

Elmer

Families of fallen US Troops

Gary Wagner & Family

Howell Glenn

Jackie Eaton

Jeff Bock

Jeremy Marsahll

John Lindre

John & Jayne Ferraro

Lorraine Palm

Lowell Mason

Kai Mason

Karen Thies

Keoki Nakayama

Kepoikai Lyons

Kristi & Mike Rudd

Mama Cheung

Mason Ohana

Michael Muldoon

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Skinner

Noelani Bennett

Pappy Larson

Pete DeAngelo

Philip Mu

Skylar Gross

Susy Chrisney & Les Schulz

Tressa Owens

Tamara Torio

Thelma Trimble

Wally Allen

Zach Behm

Adopted Missionaries Dr. John Lunn

Dr. Jim & Carolyn Brown

Mary Borgman

Pastor Qiu Lin

Sunday

Worship Times

7:30 am & 10:00 am

Prayer Circle

Tuesdays at 9 am

Pastor’s Office

Bible Study

Thursdays 10:45 am

Hawaii Kai Retirement

Center

Alcoholic Anonymous

meetings in Hale Aloha

Sunday at 5 pm,

Monday at 7 pm

Friday at 8 pm

Al Anon

Tuesdays at 7 pm

Hale Aloha

Hula

Tuesdays at 7 pm

Sanctuary

Handbell Choir

Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Ohana Lani

Calvary Choir

1st Thursday of the

month

at 6:30pm

Sanctuary

Submission deadline for

articles in Calvary Calls

is the 15th of each

month to

[email protected]

THE ADULT FORUM A Christian education aimed at the post

college adults in our congregation. It is open for topics that increase

spiritual growth, expand knowledge and broaden awareness and com-

passion for others outside our personal comfort zone. The Forum meets

when a topic or series has been developed. Watch the Sunday activity

bulletin, website and newsletter for meeting dates. Coordinator is Karen Sisler.

AFTERSHOCK Calvary by the Sea’s new youth program AFTERSHOCK is

up and running! All high school students are invited to join each Wednesday even-

ing at 6pm in the youth trailer for Fun, Friends and Fellowship. Please contact Cori

Mason with any questions 808-341-4648 or [email protected]

ANGEL NETWORK CHARITIES Donations through “The Whale” at

Sunday Worship are greatly appreciated. To offer your time and assistance to the

group contact our Manager, “Mac” Macalino at 808-386-8644.

BOOK OF THE MONTH GROUP September’s Book of the Month is

“Heirloom” by Joe Blakeley. Our meeting will be on Thursday, September 27, 2012

@6:30 at Jose’s in Kaimuki. For more information contact Cindi John at 225-8240.

CALVARY IN THE SEA (CITS) Join in caring for our beautiful bay and

ocean front by removing invasive species of seaweed while learning about our reefs.

Contact Michael at 253-970-2435.

GLOBAL MISSIONS TEAM For more information on Global Missions

Committee Meetings, contact Ted Hsia, 597-1452, [email protected] .

MEN'S ADVENTURES IN SPIRITUALITY A group not for everyone.

Meets Saturdays at 7:45am on the marina side of Cha Cha Cha Salsaria in Hawaii

Kai. Ed Kimsey, 732-0268

PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE Reading and discussion group meets at the

home of Bob & Judy Joseph after the 10 am service (at 11:45 am) for brunch fol-

lowed by a discussion on the topics of the month. If you would like to be added to

the mailing list, or would like more information, please contact Bob Joseph 377-

8565, [email protected] . The Group is now on summer break and the

next meeting will be on 30th September.

PRAYER CIRCLE Come join Pastor Tim in his office on Tuesday mornings at

9:00 am for Prayer Circle! We will pray for those in need (those on our prayer list),

our Church Ohana, the needs of the Community, and the world.

STEPHEN MINISTERS Are trained to provide one-to-one care, prayer and

support to those who are going through a difficult time. If you would like a closer

walk with Christ and think this may be a way to serve, please contact John Travis,

371-2557 or Sherri Clark, 989-8808 or come to a presentation.

YOGA BY THE SEA Expand your physical and spiritual horizons

by participating in CBTS's Iyengar yoga practice, located at Hale Aloha through the

year Saturdays at 8:30-9:30 am, and on Wednesdays at 6:45-7:45 pm. Open to all;

no previous yoga experience required. Instructor is Martha Staff, an Iyengar yoga

practitioner of 30 years. For further information call 372-1280.

mailto:[email protected]

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September 18 Preston gonsalves

September 20 Hollis Bishop

September 22 Victoria Sprowls Karl Zimbauer

September 23 Mira Ako Rebecca Erickson Pia Solywoda

September 24 Malie Kozlowski

September 25 Martha Staff

September 26 Spencer Johnson

September 28 Angela Haeusler

September 29 Karen Wagner

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