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The Messenger The Messenger CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS July 17, 2019 July Upcoming Dates 25 Senior Ministry 25 Vacaon Bible School Begins 28 J’s Mini Mart July Board Meetings 21 Trustees Meeng 28 Deacons Meeng almost-27-year-old daughter Avery lives in San Diego, where she re- mained after graduating from USD in 2014. I’m a life-long singer who first conducted a choir as a Class of ’75 high school- er… and I have been hooked on choir singing since. My music teaching profession began 35 years ago, but God steered me onto new paths when I went to work for the church in Santa Rosa — and for that shift in direction I am forever blessed. Being fairly healthy and newly semi-retired, for now I can still wave my arms, hear the notes, and hope- fully think fast enough to keep up with the sing- ers. That given, I’m delighted to be with you at Holy Cross, and am especially grateful for Pastor Eric’s faith in me, and appreciative of Momi’s help with all my various “newbie” issues. My New Choir Director Job Started July 15th H ow exciting for me to write that sentence! After serving as Di- rector of Creative Arts & Outreach for the people of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Rosa, CA since 1997, I haven’t been with a whole new group for a very long time… Hi, my name is Douglas Al- bertson, although I often introduce myself as Doug. My wife Shelly & I moved to the Big Island last July 3rd; a rather pro- pitious time, as lava flowed down Puna’s slopes, and then Hurricane Lane’s rains came pummeling our island's soils. BTW, our “Let gratude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” —Maya Angelou, Celebraons: Rituals of Peace and Prayer
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The MessengerThe Messenger
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS
J u l y 1 7 , 2 0 1 9
J u l y Upcomi ng Da t e s
25 Senior Ministry
25 Vacation Bible School Begins
28 J’s Mini Mart
J u l y Boa rd Mee t i n g s
21 Trustees Meeting
28 Deacons Meeting
almost-27-year-old daughter Avery lives in San Diego, where she re-mained after graduating from USD in 2014.
I’m a life-long singer who first conducted a choir as a Class of ’75 high school-er… and I have been hooked on choir singing since. My music teaching profession began 35 years ago, but God steered me onto new paths when I went to work for the church in Santa Rosa — and for that shift in direction I am forever blessed. Being fairly healthy and newly semi-retired, for now I can still wave my arms, hear the notes, and hope-fully think fast enough to keep up with the sing-ers. That given, I’m delighted to be with you at Holy Cross, and am especially grateful for Pastor Eric’s faith in me, and appreciative of Momi’s help with all my various “newbie” issues.
My New Choir Director Job Started July 15th
H ow exciting for me to write that sentence! After serving as Di-
rector of Creative Arts & Outreach for the people of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Rosa, CA since 1997, I haven’t been with a whole new group for a very long time…
Hi, my name is Douglas Al-bertson, although I often introduce myself as Doug. My wife Shelly & I moved to the Big Island last July 3rd; a rather pro-pitious time, as lava flowed down Puna’s slopes, and then Hurricane Lane’s rains came pummeling our island's soils. BTW, our
“Let gratitude be the
pillow upon which you
kneel to say your nightly
prayer. And let faith be
the bridge you build to
overcome evil and
welcome good.”
—Maya Angelou,
Celebrations: Rituals of
Peace and Prayer
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Last issue, I wrote about one of the more painful parts of June’s General Synod of the United Church of Christ. Today, I’ll tell you about my fa-vorite moment.
It was not, I admit, any-where on the meeting’s agenda. In fact, it didn’t happen in the plenary hall, or one of the meet-ing rooms, or during a workshop.
It happened in the exhib-it hall.
I’d been speaking with a friend who lives at a dis-tance (I see lots of them at Synod) when a young woman looked at me, glanced at my name tag, and burst out: “Are you Eric Anderson? I’m so glad to meet you!”
Well, I thought, I am somewhat well known in the denomination. Her enthusiasm seemed unu-sual, but some people are just energetic. I extended my hand and said I was glad to meet her, too.
And then she said, with a
broad smile, “You’re Re-bekah’s dad, aren’t you?”
Well, yes, I am.
It’s long been one of my favorite titles (it’s tied for first with “Brendan’s dad”), but I haven’t of-ten heard it in a church setting. Thirty years in the ministry have led me to think that, well, it’s about me.
But now my daughter is discerning a call to min-istry within the Church, and already asked to take leadership. She has the energy, the integrity, the insight, and the wis-dom for it. All I can do is grin a delighted father’s grin.
My favorite moment at General Synod was dis-covering that a new generation of Church leadership is already present and valued. And yes: that among them is my remarkable daugh-ter.
With aloha,
Pastor Eric
Contact Pastor Eric
Office phone: 808-935-1283 Parsonage/cell phone: 808-464-4884
Email: [email protected] Instagram: esanderson_ucc Twitter:
@esanderson Facebook: facebook.com/rev.eric.anderson facebook.com/
holycrosshilo
The Pastor’s Corner
Bible Study With
Pastor Eric
We gather for:
Deep questions Surprising wisdom Unforgettable stories Seeds of thought Refreshment for the
spirit
Bible Study:
1 Corinthians
Sundays 8:30 a.m.
J’s Cafe
Follow the Lectionary
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
The Pastor’s Study:
July 21 Amos 8:1-12 & Psalm 52 Or Genesis 18:1-10a &
Psalm 15 Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
July 28 Hosea 1:2-10 &
Psalm 85 or Genesis 18:20-32 &
Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-19
Luke 11:1-13
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Temporary Interim Hawaii Conference Minister
The Rev. Iese Tuʻuao was approved by the Hawaii Conference Council to serve as the Temporary Interim Conference Minister following Intentional Interim Conference Minister the Rev. Gabri-elle Chavez’s departure on July 12th. Rev. Tuʻuao’s projected term is July 15th to Septem-ber 20th. He will be serving on a part time basis to cover critical
conference functions during the interim pe-riod until the Rev. Dr. David Popham begins his work with us as our new Conference Minister in mid-September.
Rev. Tuʻuao will con-currently continue to pastor the Samoan Church of Hawaii, LMS Nanakuli. He was an Associate Conference Minister in the Hawaii
Conference prior to his call to the Samoan Church of Hawaii. Rev. Tuʻuao also previously served as the Confer-ence Council chairper-son and as the Tempo-rary Interim Confer-ence Minister covering most of the period be-tween the resignation of Hawaii’s previous Conference Minister and the calling of Rev. Chavez.
Talk Story with Holocaust Survivor Goldie Lefkowitz
This poignant talk story session is hosted by Rabbi Rachel of Ahana `Aina and the Office of the Hawaii County prosecutor and will be held on Wednesday, July 24th at noon at the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street.
ALL faith, ALL beliefs, ALL ages, ALL BEINGS WELCOME!
“Education and remembrance are the only cures for hatred and bigotry.” – Miriam Oster
Kalapana Maunakea Ho`ike
You are fondly invited to come and share in the 2019 Ho`ike Aha Mele as we cel-ebrate 196 years of worship on July 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of Kahoolawe & Kehau Street in Nanawale. Please stay and join us for a meal in love and fellowship.
Please contact Mama Kahu Angie Warren at 895-7424 or Loke at 896-4633 with your RSVP count.
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01 Ikeda, Gavin
01 Yoshiyama, Connie
02 Tanouye, Stefan
09 Taniguchi, Lisbeth
10 Hoota, Shelby
10 Nada, David
18 Torigoe, Edgar
19 Dodo, Bev
22 Smith, Bob
27 Kurohara, Randall
27 Shiraishi, Eileen
27 Shiroma, Amy
28 Sadayasu, Anne
29 Okabe, Merle
29 Watanabe, Herbert
A u g u s t 01 Miyahira, Michael
01 Sagawa, Ryan
05 Kondo, Sueo
07 Smith, Sue
09 Kawazoe, Jane
10 Saito, Amy
11 Yoshimasu, Ethel
13 Okabe, Wilfred
17 Murai, Jacqueline
19 Jack, Grillena
21 Miyazono, Florence
23 Anderson, Eric
25 Mishina, Reynold
27 Ranario, Mila Joy
29 Inouye, Mieke
30 Fujioka, Janet
30 Kobayashi, Gloria
J u l y
JULY
VOLUNTEERS
U S H E R S
James & Connie Yoshiyama,
Carolyn Lum-Bellem &
Carol Morioka
Sunday, July 21 Lay Reader
Gloria Kobayashi
Chapel Decoration
Woody & Jean Kita
Sunday, July 28 Lay Reader
Mary Ann Katayama
Chapel Decoration
Laura Ota
Sunday, August 4 Lay Reader
Barbara Iwami
Chapel Decoration
Anne Sadayasu
Sunday, August 11 Lay Reader
Stefan Tanouye
Chapel Decoration
Barbara Iwami,
Dr. Bill & Nancy Chen
The Messenger The Messenger is a bimonthly newsletter distributed by the Church of the
Holy Cross in Hilo. If you have an article you would like to submit, please send it via email in Word format to [email protected] or via postal
service by August 2, 2019.
Sweet Birthday Blessings
Sr. Ministry—July 25th
Seniors are prone to falls with negative conse-quences. Come and join us for a session on improv-ing your balance led by Anne Sadayasu. July senior ministry session is on Thursday, July 25, from 10 to 12 noon in the Building of Faith. Please come!
Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:00 am
Pastor: Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Weekly at the Church of the Holy Cross
Bible Study: Sundays, 8:30 am, Wednesdays, 9:30 am and 6:30 pm
The Gathering Place: Mondays, 9:00 am, Building of Faith, pickleball 1:00 pm
UCCP Bible Study: Wednesday, 6:00 pm in J’s Cafe .
IYAA Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7:30 pm in the Lounge.
Ron Fujiyoshi, Ohana Ho’opakele: Thursdays at 9:00 am in the Lounge.
Hand Bell Choir Practice: Resumes August 4th.
Other Congregations Worshiping Here
The United Church of Christ, Pohnpei – Rev. Bensis Henry: 10 am to 1 pm
in the Building of Faith Meeting Room.
Bedesta Church - Pastor Edmes Edwin: 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Building of Faith,
Meeting Room.
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa, Hilo [CCCAS] -
Rev. Ausage and Rev. Rae Lelili`o: 12:30 to 2:30 pm in Sanctuary.
Islamic Center of Hawaii: Dr. Shawon Rahman, Fridays, 12 to 2 pm, Building
of Faith Meeting Room.
Church of the Holy Cross—UCC 440 West Lanikaula Street
Hilo, HI 96720
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CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS
440 West Lanikaula Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Office Hours
Mon–Thurs 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Ph. 808-935-1283
www.holycrosshilo.com
