Something to Celebrate - Collegiate

BCM Hilo Spring Welcome Week

By Anita Bice

Although many Hilo Baptist Campus Ministries (Hilo BCM) members were off-island four days before the spring semester started, 20 met to worship, pray, and plan welcome activities for newcomers.

Hilo BCM gave out flyers on campus for three days. By the end of the first week of school, they had hosted four welcome events, a trip to see the volcano erupting, a large group worship and Bible study, and two beach trips to the other side of the island. The beach adventures allowed time to bond and have gospel conversations.

The next week Hilo BCM announced two new Christianity 101 classes and an Apologetics class. It's a great start to Hilo BCM's Spring Semester!

University Ave Baptist Hosted Big Giveaway for UH Mānoa International Students

By Meredith Palicte

Local churches joined to serve 100 international students at UH’s Big Giveaway on January 11. University Avenue Baptist Church (UABC) transformed its fellowship hall into a “free thrift store” filled with essentials like bedding, cookware, and electronics. Students from countries like Nepal, Japan, and Nigeria eagerly gathered supplies, with one couple from Nepal excitedly finding everything for their new apartment. Aina Haina Baptist served shave ice, and a pancake breakfast fostered connections.

This event, a partnership between several churches, helped meet students’ physical needs while sharing Christ’s love. The next Big Giveaway is planned for August 23 at UABC.