July 2009

@its Best

LIFE

July 2009

Finding Freedom & Rest Wayne Cordeiro

God Moment Young New Hope Couples

July Forth:

A Never-Ending Adventure Al Thomas

IDENTIFYING

BOUNDARIES

Wayne Cordeiro

A special “shout out” and “thank you” to all the youth who serve at New Hope: at our Spirit of Aloha Celebration last month, we featured a rap and dance that our youth created. Each week, we have hundreds of youth serving in many areas of our church: running cameras, and setting up tables and chairs. A special “thank you” to Kelli Shiroma, an intern from Biola University, who assisted with much of the writing, editing and magazine layout for this July issue.

Have a blessed July,

Pastor Wayne Cordeiro

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With school out of session and young people looking for things to do, this issue of Life At Its Best will focus on our youth and the topic of boundaries. Here at New Hope, one of our totems is that we believe in our young, emerging leaders. We’ll meet two wonderful young couples — Rooke and Kanani Keliipuleole, and Micah and Sigrid Simpson — and hear their hearts as they share their God stories. Rooke is the youth leader for New Hope South Shore as well as our operations/facilities supervisor, and Micah is the youth pastor for Amplify, targeting our 7th and 8th graders. We also have a lot of information on our youth camps, and it’s not too late to send your child to camp.

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The hot summer months bring back memories of picnics and get-togethers with family and friends. It also conjures up wonderful thoughts of when I served as a youth pastor. After I graduated from Bible School, I spent seven years as a youth pastor in Oregon before moving back to Hawaii. Although I’ve been in Hawaii for over 20 years, I still receive letters and e-mails from these youth. It brings me joy to know that many of them are still following Christ.

finding freedom rest in what is important

by Wayne Cordeiro

Options We are in the land of the free.

We can say whatever we want and if someone challenges that, we can say, “No, I have a right and it is called free speech. I am free. I can do whatever I want.”

Freedom becomes defined incorrectly. We say, “I can do whatever I want because I’m free. I can decide what is right for me and what is wrong for me because I’m free.”

We love options in America.

We say, “Don’t tell me I can’t do this. I want options because I want to be able to do whatever I want.”

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Eve and the Serpent That is the very same thing that Lucifer did to Eve. One day the serpent came around and said, “Eve, go and eat that fruit.”

She said, “No, God said if I eat that I will lose my freedom.”

This is what he said:

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The serpent said to the woman, ‘You surely will not die!

For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’

(Gen 3:4-5 NASB).

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The serpent said, “God did not say that it was not an option. In fact, if you take that option then you will really be free because then you can do whatever you want.”

Eve said, “You’re kidding. I can just decide for myself ?”

“Yes,” he said, “You are free.”

However, as soon as she exercised that option, she did not gain freedom – she lost it.

When we think we are really free it is then that we lose our freedom. We must choose what is non-negotiable.

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Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls ...’

(Jer 6:16 NASB).

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Here is what the Lord is saying: “There are some things in your life that must never change and there are some things in your life that must change. Make sure you do not get those two mixed up.”

Establish those things that are not up for a vote. When you understand there are non-negotiable kingdom priorities in your life that are no longer on the auction block, you will discover an amazing freedom.

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A Message from Pastor Wayne The Setting of a Culture Finding Freedom and Rest in what is Important Ways to Serve Experiencing God Ministry Life Journaling Meat or Spice God Moment Defining the Boundaries in Dating Gems Along the Way Embracing Boundaries Crossing Boundaries: High School to College Photo Spread New Hope O`ahu Meet Sam Kapu Recipe Section Lilikoi Haupia Delight Receiving the Complete Package Health Tip The Buildup on Calcium Pastor’s Tips Four Tips to Develop a Quality Devotional Life July Forth: A Never-Ending Adventure Breaking Family Boundaries Hospice Nursing: Standing between the Living and Life

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Clint Torres clint@eNewhope.org 808.842.4242 ext. 210

For more information contact us at: New Hope O`ahu 290 Sand Island Access Road Honolulu HI 96819 808.842.4242 | eNewhope.org

July 4-5 Rick Green July 11-12 Elwin Ahu July 18-19 Mike Palompo July 25-26 Dave Barr

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A Closer Look:

By Kelli Shiroma

The “Experiencing God” Minist

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To some, it might seem like a rig orous, academic-like Bible class.

To others, it might be a hyped-up Bible study.

But to “Experiencing God” min istry leader Bill Erler, this course aimed at taking one’s relationship with Go d to the next level can revolution ize an individual’s life.

“The main focus of the course is to help people build stronger relationships with the Lord, a relationship tha t will bring purpose and develo pment into their lives,” Erler said.

Erler and his wife, Mary, have ove rseen the “Experiencing God” min istry at New Hope since 2001. Prior to thi s, they were involved as ministry par ticipants upon coming to New Hope in 200 0.

The “Experiencing God” ministr y – which has been around since 1990 – is based on the novel Seven Realities of God, written by Dr. Henry Bla cka by and Claude King. The course takes place twice a year for 12 weeks: participants meet Sunday mornings 8:45 to 10: 45 a.m. at Farrington High School Library for praise and worship, video ses sions and small group discussions reg arding the assigned units in the “Experien cing God” workbook.

The only prerequisite for this cou rse is accepting Jesus Christ as one ’s personal Savior and a fervent desire to dra w closer to God. Along with thi s passion, however, comes the need for dis cipline. Erler gave an honest des crip tion of the intense course, explaining tha t participants will cover one unit each week.

“It’s a demanding course,” he said . “If a person is committed, it wil l take him about five hours each week [to fini sh one unit].”

Registration for the next sessio n of “Experiencing God” starts during the weekend of July 4-5 and ends the weekend of July 25-26. The nex t session will begin with an orientation on Sunday, August 2.

For more information, visit the “Experiencing God” registratio n table or contact Bill Erler at 808-487-6 078. Participating in the “Expe riencing God” ministry is recommended for those seeking to grow deeper in their understanding of and relationshi p with the Lord.

“After this course, you’ll be better equipped to hear God when He ’s speaking to you and find out where He’s wo rking in your life,” he said.

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The Old Testament Books for July

Here are some questions that you can use while doing your daily devotions. Also, there is a short description of the main characters that play important roles in these stories. All this will help you go deeper and understand a little more of the message that God is trying to teach you.

Why are these books important?

The prophets in the history of Israel were important instruments that God used to convict and change His people. They were not exclusively people who foretold the future, but were often used to “tell forth” the desires of God. A prophet is one who makes known the heart of God to people.

Who are the main characters?

Isaiah was a prophet whose name means “The Lord

saves.” This is the message of Isaiah – that God has a great heart to save His people. Isaiah prophesied during one of the most difficult times in Israel’s history. While Isaiah seems to be pessimistic in his message, there is a dimension of hope, as there always is when God deals with His people, including our own lives. No other Old Testament prophet is quoted more in the New Testament than Isaiah.

The New Testament Books for July

Journaling

Why are these books important?

The early church depended on individuals encouraging one another in faith in the face of persecution as well as the challenges of a growing church to clarify what they believed as non-negotiable values.

Who are the main characters?

Jude introduces himself as the brother of James,

who is the brother of Jesus. Jude spoke against a misguided belief that freedom in Jesus Christ meant freedom to sin! These people were in error and they promoted this belief inside the church. Jude speaks out against this form of wrong belief (heresy).

Philemon

was the master from whom his slave, Onesimus, ran away. Paul meets Onesimus in Rome and Onesimus gives his life to Jesus. Onesimus travels back to Philemon in Colossae with Tychicus with a letter from Paul that requests Philemon’s grace to receive his former slave back with kindness and forgiveness.

Hosea was a citizen of Israel and is the only northern

Hebrews

Micah was the last of the four great literary prophets

James is a remarkable book for every Christian

prophet whose words have survived in writing. His name means “salvation,” and is appropriate to the time of great crisis that he experienced in the Northern Kingdom. Hosea spoke against unbridled wealth, of unwise agreements with foreign countries and of misguided ambitions. of the eighth century. There are predictions of judgment and doom, but Micah also points to the mercy of God, and to the steadfast love of God for His people. One prominent theme Micah introduces to encourage us as Christians is to be careful to whom and to what we give our lives.

was written for Christians who were converts from Judaism, and who now may have thoughts about reverting back to Judaism.

This is a helpful book that helps us as Christians to know the basic foundational teachings of following Jesus Christ. The basic theme is the superiority of Jesus Christ to anything and anyone else. to read. James makes a distinction between two groups of people. There are those who “profess” their faith, and then there are those who “practice” their faith. James wants our faith to count through our actions and how we live.

Prepared by Dr. Randall Furushima, Academic Vice-President

Pastor Wayne’s Journal entries for July

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2 Peter 1:3 “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.”

Everything is an all-encompassing word. You have to be careful using it because it leaves no margin of error.

That’s the word Peter chooses to use to explain how much God will provide for me — “everything pertaining to life and godliness” — everything I need for this life.

Everything is provided by getting to know Jesus more and more in accurate, biblical ways. Jesus is our Source of all wisdom and knowledge. He’s more than any seminar, book, conference, college, video or program.

Yet, how often we treat Jesus as another program. His Word is something we use, like a spice on food, rather than something we eat, like meat. We spice up our ministries created by programs and spiced by the Word.

Instead, I must build New Hope on the Word of God. We must get to know Him and reveal Him and thoroughly teach and model Him, and not just spice the way things are going with a “God bless you.”

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Father, thank You for helping me to be a man of the Word — one getting to know You more and more. Everything I need is found in You.

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[Defining the Boundaries in Dating]

By Kelli Shiroma

C re a t i n g b o u n d a r i e s i n ce r t a i n a s p e c t s o f yo u r l i fe ca n b e

d i f f i c u lt , e s p e c i a l ly w h e n i t co m e s to d a t i n g a n d re la t i o n s h i p s .

H owe ve r, t wo n e w ly we d N e w H o p e co u p le s – M i ca h a n d S i g r i d S i m p s o n a n d Ro o ke a n d Ka n a n i Ke l i i p u le o le – s h a re a b o u t t h e i r ex p e r i e n ce s w i t h b o u n d a r i e s , a n d h ow s e tt i n g g u i d e l i n e s h e l p e d t h e m to h ave a re la t i o n s h i p t h a t wa s g lo r i f y i n g to t h e Lo rd .

Micah & Sigrid Simpson

Rooke & Kanani Keliipuleole

QUESTION 1: Can you give several examples of the boundaries you set in your relationships?

What made you decide to set boundaries?

M I C A H: We made sure we were balanced in our relationships: it was not about her and me hanging out exclusively; we did not spend an excessive amount of time talking or hanging out together. We both had people to keep us accountable.

S I G R I D: My boundaries were: not to kiss before I got married, to hang out with a group of people and to be in a public setting, if it was just the two of us. Our relationship had to be in the light. I’ve crossed boundaries before and I didn’t want to do that anymore; it was not pleasing to the Lord.

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R O O K E: Early in our relationship, we had an open conversation and we wrote down several things we would commit to; we were upfront about some of the expectations we wanted to follow. It was important to establish the purpose behind dating: we were headed toward marriage; we were not dating for the sake of dating.

K A N A N I: When I got saved, I wanted to honor God, so I decided that I was not going to do anything with a guy. I made up my mind that the next guy I kissed was going to be my husband on our wedding day.

QUESTION 2: Why is it important to maintain clear boundaries in a relationship?

How have boundaries helped you in your relationships?

M I C A H: The boundaries helped us to not take our eyes off of anything important. We could still be friends while keeping things of importance – our relationships with the Lord, serving in ministry, doing well in school – as priorities. Boundaries helped us not to keep our eyes on each other, but on the “big picture.”

S I G R I D: Boundaries helped me to focus on the Lord and my commitment to Him. R O O K E: Pastor Wayne would always say, “If you want God’s blessings, you have to do it God’s way.”

What you’re doing now has a dramatic effect on your future. You never know who you’re influencing.

K A N A N I: A boundary is like a “pre-choice choice.” It’s deciding how to respond in a certain situation, so when the situation comes, you know how you’re going to respond. You have to make it clear and draw the line, so nobody gets confused.

QUESTION 3: What would be your advice to couples who are maintaining boundaries – emotional or physical – in their relationships?

M I C A H: If a couple has a tendency to focus on one another only, it will basically lead to emptiness.

But when a couple is focusing on the Lord …

S I G R I D: … rather than focusing on each other, they’re both getting closer to the Lord and closer to each other as well.

R O O K E: God wants to use every part of your life. Having boundaries set in your dating will give you a much more powerful testimony as a witness for the Lord. Physical temptations are one of the hardest sins to overcome. If you can discipline yourself in that area and harness that energy for the Lord and serve His Kingdom, then He can use it for His glory.

K A N A N I: The bottom line is that it has to come from your desire to love and please the Lord. There are a lot of worldly reasons to have boundaries – avoid pregnancy, etc. – but it really has to come from an internal conviction. Having boundaries are do-able, but you have to focus your attention and efforts on God. When you’re consumed with God and what the Lord is doing, the temptations aren’t as great.

QUESTION 4: Is there anything else you would like to mention?

M I C A H: I would encourage young couples that you can never go wrong pursuing friendship. If you pursue someone just to date them, you could lose the friendship, trust and credibility. But if you pursue a friendship, you’ll have a good friend out of that relationship, whether you date them or not.

K A N A N I: Now that we’re married and looking back on it, I would not change a thing.

I’m glad we talked about boundaries and stuck to them, and we’ve gotten to see the Lord bless us so much through them.

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“Embracing Boundaries” My dear son Aaron,

I just read about a huge flood in Colorado. One of the area’s dams gave way, and an overpowering wall of water destroyed property and injured people.

In its rightful place, the water was very useful – for needed irrigation, crops, and perhaps, after filtering, for drinking. But outside of its boundaries, that useful water turned into a destructive force which resulted in much ruin and hurt.

Aaron, Jesus has given you energy, zeal, and boldness in certain areas, and to harness those qualities into something useful, God has placed boundaries around you. These boundaries are not designed to hinder nor frustrate you, but rather to protect your potential! Without boundaries, a beautiful lake would be nothing but a swamp, only good for breeding mosquitoes and snakes. Without boundaries, the water would try to go everywhere at the same time without direction and purpose.

Aaron, sometimes you won’t understand why these boundaries are placed around you, and you’ll have a tendency to push against them. But instead, be thankful for them.

May God help us to see that the boundaries around our lives are not walls of concrete or banks of dirt, but hands of His love; huge hands that embrace our lives, hands that we can rest in. God knows exactly what’s best, and even if your boundaries are beyond your understanding, they will never be beyond your faith.

In His embrace,

Dad Excerpt taken from Gems Along the Way © 1997 by Wayne Cordeiro

G E M S A L O N G T H E W A Y

CROSSINGBOUNDARIES High School to College

By Bethany Buted

M

ay 29, 2009. The day I had been anticipating for over a decade. The day I worked hard for all those years. The day that ended a big chapter in my life, but started a new, even bigger chapter.

The day I graduated from high school.

The leap from being a high school student to a college student is a big one. I know that there are many inevitable changes that come with this transition. Besides all the fun that college life will entail – making new friends, joining clubs and studying abroad – I also know that will be many challenges and responsibilities. I’ll have to learn to balance my time: maintain good grades while keeping strong relationships with God, my family and my friends. I’ll have to hold down a job and make time to continue serving at church. It seems somewhat impossible, and sometimes I’m overwhelmed just thinking about it.

What if I can’t do it? What if I can’t handle the college life?

I guess you could say I’m a little afraid to be crossing the boundaries from high school to college. Afraid of the unknown, and not knowing exactly what that future will bring, or where it’ll take me. But the unknown is also what’s exciting. God has a plan for my life: plans to prosper and not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future. So even though it is a little scary, I am eager to see how God will work in my life and how His amazing plan unfolds.

So look out, college: here I come!

youth summer camps

>> July 13-17 High School >> July 21-24 5-8th grade contact: micahs@enewhope.org

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“the righteous words”

Na hua‘olelo kupono By: Keoni Alford

Na welo: The Traits 1 Faith: Mana‘o‘i‘o 2 Humble: Ha‘aha‘a 3 Steadfast: ‘Onipa‘a 4 Blessed: Pomaika‘i 5 Righteous: Pono

Bound•ary:

One word, multiple meanings.

Sometimes God uses

boundaries to protect us from harm; other times, He uses boundaries to show us He is capable of working in our lives in ways we never dreamed.

Here are several members of our New Hope ‘ohana, who share their favorite Bible verses about maintaining boundaries.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things, “through Christ who gives

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me strength.

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Gordean Yoshii New Hope West O`ahu Leader

James 4:7

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

photo by Clint Torres

Plymouth Vaefaga Faithful Volunteer at New Hope South Shore

Luke 10:19

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“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.�

photo by Clint Torres

Eun Ho Lee Post Production Director

Romans 8:6

“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.�

photo by Laura Aguon

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Russell Luke

Manoa Edification Director & oversees Men’s Ministry

Psalm 89:1

“I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.”

photo by Laura Aguon

• Honolulu

• Hawaii Kai

• Manoa

– Pastor Elwin Ahu honolulu.eNewhope.org Farrington High School 1564 N. King Street Times: Saturday: 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Services Available: Sunday School Classes, Childcare (Children’s Ark), Refreshments, Offsite (Shuttle) Parking,

– Pastor Aaron Cordeiro hawaiikai.eNewhope.org Kaiser High School 511 Lunalilo Home Road Times: Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

– Pastor Sam Kapu manoa.eNewhope.org Mid Pacific Institute 2445 Kaala Street Times: Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

Sign Language Interpretation:

Sunday @ 9 a.m.

Foreign Language Translation:

•Mandarin Chinese Saturday @ 7 p.m.

•Japanese Sunday @ 9:00 & 11 a.m.

•Korean Sunday @ 9:00 & 11 a.m.

• S a n d I s l and

• South Shore

• West O`ahu

– Pastor Dominick Kaaihue sandisland.eNewhope.org New Hope Oahu LEAD Center 290 Sand Island Access Road Times: Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

– Pastor Richard Waialeale southshore.eNewhope.org Ala Wai Elementary School 503 Kamoku Street Times: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Lunch, Easy Parking

– Pastor Rich Wilbur westoahu.eNewhope.org photo by Derrek Miyahara Nanakuli High School 89-980 Nanakuli Avenue Times: Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Services Available: Childcare (Children’s Ark), Refreshments, Easy Parking

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MEET SAM KAPU

By Kelli Shiroma

HO … is Sam Kapu?

W The new Lead Pastor of New Hope Manoa.

WHEN … will his new position be in effect?

As of July 1, 2009.

HOW … long has he been at New Hope Manoa?

Since December 2007 as a worship leader and evangelism director.

WHAT … are the passions behind his ministry?

Number one would be sincere love and compassion for the people. They come to find a place to feel loved and accepted, so I try to show Jesus’ love and care for them.

WHY … is Matt. 4:19 his favorite verse?

“I will make you fishers of men” … it just reminds me of our call. It’s not about us, but gathering people to Christ.

WHAT … are his goals for New Hope Manoa and his means to achieve them?

First is keeping a family atmosphere and cultivating that as much as possible. The next goal is finding the needs of Manoa Valley and striving to make that community a better place to live. To cultivate a family environment, we really promote fellowship between and after services with lunch and various activities. As we plan activities outside of church, this goes hand-inhand with the second goal: as we do things for the community as a church family, these activities will draw us together as a church family, too.

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lilikoihaupia ingredients

DELIGHT

CRUST: 1/2 C BUTTER 1 1/2 C FLOUR HAUPIA: 3/4 C CORNSTARCH 1 tsp SALT 1 1/3 C SUGAR 3 C COCONUT MILK

instructions

LILIKOI GLAZE: 4 T SUGAR 1 C LILIKOI JUICE 2 T CORNSTARCH 2/3 C WATER

Cut butter into flour and pat into a 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350째F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

Combine cornstarch, sugar and salt in saucepan. Add coconut milk slowly and stir to blend. Cook over double boiler or over low heat, to prevent mixture from scorching on bottom of saucepan. Cook until thick and smooth, stirring constantly. Pour onto cooled crust and chill.

Blend sugar and cornstarch.

Slowly stir in lilikoi juice and water. Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly. Cool slightly and pour over chilled haupia filling. Chill for at least three hours before serving.

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RECEIVING the complete package

By Kelli Shiroma

Wives and girlfriends of deployed soldiers received more than a warm welcome from their returning loved ones.

In addition to long-awaited hugs, they got an assortment of nicely-packaged beauty products.

Oliver North, a former Lt. Col., is involved with Freedom Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding families dependent on active duty soldiers. After a donation from Lisa Hoffman Cosmetics, North got in touch with New Hope to do an outreach for deployed soldiers returning home to San Diego.

Numerous New Hope staff members spent a Wednesday morning packaging the beauty products in an assembly line fashion. Later that afternoon, the 650 packages were delivered to a ship docked in the harbor, ready to depart for San Diego.

The project was only possible due to the volunteers who immediately responded to the need. From pastors to secretaries, every individual was hard at work, carefully arranging each product in the silver gift bags. In addition to the beauty products, letters from Freedom Alliance and New Hope were included in each gift bag.

New Hope volunteers’ eagerness to serve was also noticed

by Calvin Coolidge, Freedom Alliance official. Involved with Freedom Alliance for the past decade, Coolidge flew to O’ahu from Washington, D.C. to aid New Hope with the outreach.

“We [Freedom Alliance] try to find every opportunity to help families of soldiers across the country,” he said. “This outreach is exciting and different, and it’s been an amazing experience to be a part of.”

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id you know that there are different types of calcium supplements?

The most common calcium supplements are calcium carbonate (found in Tums and Rolaids) and calcium citrate (found in Citracal). There are calcium supplements that are derived from natural sources such as bone meal and dolomite (a type of limestone). In addition to natural sources, dietary calcium may also be obtained from a variety of foods such as dairy products, broccoli, tofu and salmon.

Choosing a calcium supplement depends on cost, health conditions, side effects, tolerance and the number and size of tablets to be taken. The product you choose depends on your individual circumstances, needs, age and current prescription medications. In addition to being inexpensive, calcium carbonate provides the highest amount of elemental calcium by weight and is well absorbed and tolerated when it is taken with a meal or taken by people with higher gastric acidity. Although calcium citrate costs more, it is better absorbed in people with lower gastric acidity and when taken on an empty stomach. Buying a calcium supplement with vitamin-D is a good idea because calcium cannot be absorbed without it.

Many adults take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis, which occurs when the body lacks calcium and resorts to taking it from bones. When calcium is taken from bones, “holes� are created and the bone weakens. Weak bones become more susceptible to fractures and breaks. In addition to taking calcium supplements, exercises such as weight training, walking and running are necessary to increase bone strength and bone density.

By Pat Takenishi, RPh

growing deep growing stong

The next GDGS is on July 18, 8-11 a.m. at the LEAD Center.

E-mail to register: arlene@enewhope.org.

This is a membership class that will also draw you closer to Jesus.

connections campaign

August 28 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Must register at arlene@enewhope.org New Hope Ministry Center

Everyone that attends will join a devotion life group by the end of the evening.

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pastoraaron’stips Four Tips to Develop a Quality Devotional Life

“But first be concer ned about God’s kingdom and His righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.” Matt. 6:33

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rowing up one of my favorite places in the world was McDonald’s. I looked forward to the #1 Breakfast Combo: the Egg McMuffin that came with a hash brown and orange juice. This was a bargaining chip my dad used to get me to do devotions and start a personal walk with Christ at a young age. My father knew he needed to get me to hear, recognize and apply God’s word as a young man in order to navigate the seas of my future.

At first, I looked forward to the Egg McMuffins, but after awhile, I found myself looking forward to the time I spent with my dad. I became more interested in what he was doing – his devotions.

My dad taught me to hear God’s voice on a daily basis. I learned that there are a few things that are important in life, but the most important one was hearing God’s daily instruction for my life.

From that day on, I have learned to read the scriptures, observe what God is trying to say, apply it in my personal life and pray that I live out.

Thanks to my dad, I learned not only to recognize God’s voice, but learned ways I could put it into practice in my own life to develop quality time with the King of Kings every day.

Start the night before: I am a morning person so I try to give God the first and best part of my morning before I do anything else. Before doing so, I realize I must prepare the night before with a good night’s rest so that I will be alert when God speaks to me.

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Come with a willing heart: Initially, having a quality devotional time was hard for me because I was tired or lazy. My dad taught me about having a willing heart in a way I’ll never forget. One day, he told me, “Aaron, you have an appointment with the God of the universe every morning.

You can choose to de-prioritize the Lord by showing up late or come with a willing heart. If you don’t come with a willing heart, you will be a poorer young man because of a missed opportunity before the Lord.”

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Bring the right things: >> Bible: Truth >> Life Journal: Log what God has been speaking to you about so that you’ll have something to look back on. >> Pen: Write down what God is telling you in order to do it. >> Calendar: Jot down stray thoughts and get back to God’s Word.

Ask yourself every day: “How will I be different today because of what God has spoken to me?”

“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.”

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Fresh out of high school, a U.S. Coast Guard recruit boards vessel WAGB-10. She was called the “Polar Star,� an Ice Breaker stationed out of Seattle. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, he thought, until he saw his glamorous choice in dry dock.

She looked like she was on an operating table, ship to shore lines spewed across her decks like tubes in a patient on a slow I.V. drip. Nevertheless, his lingering fascination for open water held his interest.

Critics called it the “Polar Lemon,” a nickname that leeched onto its hull like a giant opihi. Her constant proclivity to mechanical failure made her the great sea-going experiment of her day. The young sailor had hope that she would make it out of the dry docks, but wondered if both he and the ship would ever amount to anything.

One day he met the saltiest sailor aboard ship. The multiple trips he had under his belt made him everyone’s teacher, and he let everyone know it. He roamed about like a grumpy old man, thinking he deserved everyone’s respect. He left a deep impression on the young sailor.

America was once a young seaman recruit when she first took a few small steps forward as an independent nation. At first glance, she had a slim chance for survival. She, too, had ship to shore lines spewed across her decks. Her critics probably waited in line with leeching nicknames. She was on the operating table, a great sea-going experiment. She had earned the right to be called independent.

If the 4th of July stood as some lifeless “noun,” a singular event that sparked a one-time independence, then we would have no reason to celebrate year after year. However, July “fourth” is more of an active “verb.” It holds with it a certain fascination for those who love open water. Our life of independence should be understood as having been activated on this day, with our enlistment having no ending date.

“Fourth” is where those whose blood was shed for our independence desired to go, not settling for some dry-dock existence.

Every July 4th is a reminder that America’s future, as at her conception, must forever be chosen, and chosen rightly. We must choose

2009 marks 30 years since this seaman has seen open water.

to embrace the heart of a young seaman fascinated by the sea, or remain a grumpy old sailor that roams about the decks expecting a little respect. Our forefathers teach us to take the higher road of dreaming big and reaching higher.

It was the one they took, the road less traveled by. It was the road that allowed ships like the “Polar Star” to be built and to be put to sea, the place of our highest calling.

At sea, one never forgets the stars.

They symbolize our highest hopes and dreams set in place for us by our Creator; they guide to Heavens’ true north. It would be a shame if these same stars that once guided our founders were forgotten by we who seem to know so much more than they, yet seem to live so much lower than our calling dictates.

Today he sails on a different kind of Ice Breaker – one that breaks through the icy regions of the soul. The Morning Star is

not just a café. From her decks he carries no regrets in his enlistment in serving Christ. He steps forward every day, checking to see if he is still fascinated with being on board. He makes advancements in his faith and reaches places that still surprise him.

Don’t settle for dry dock. Set a course for open water, where Christ has always meant for you to be. Let this July Fourth remind you of the never-ending adventure in serving aboard Our Majesty’s Morning Star.

By the way, Antarctica was awesome.

Seaman Al Thomas

Fourth of July Fun Facts • Congress did not declare the Fourth of July a national holiday until 1941 • The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among the colonies • The words “under God” were not added to the Pledge of Allegiance until 1954 • Uncle Sam was adopted as a national symbol in 1961 • The “Star-Spangled Banner” is set to the tune of an English drinking song • The word “patriotism” comes from the Latin term patria, which means “homeland or fatherland” JULY 2009 Life@ itsBest

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BREAKING | FAMILY | BOUNDARIES Let’s face it: even though Ephesians 4:26 commands us “don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,” conflicts are a part of everyday life … even if they involve the ones we love most. Here are some tips for resolving heated arguments with family members without sparking a full-scale war.

Identify the problem: Tell your family members what the problem is in a calm and clear manner. Choose your words carefully and pay special attention to your tone of voice.

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Listen with an open mind: Resist the urge to only see your perspective; this will help you to understand the situation as a whole.

Proverbs 11:12 – “It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.”

Come up with a solution: Although it might take a while, collectively decide and agree upon the most effective solutions to the problem. Forgive those who wronged you.

Colossians 3:13 – “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.

Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

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Discuss the problem: All family members should participate in the conversation, in order to reach an agreeable solution.

Colossians 3:15 – “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”

Take a break: If the discussion starts to get out of hand, take a breather. Let everyone cool off for a few minutes, then resume the discussion with calm, open minds.

Proverbs 15:18 – “A hottempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.”

Put your solution into effect: Simply choosing a solution will not solve the problem.You must put your solution into practice in order to resolve the conflict. If you “talk the talk,” be sure you “walk the walk.”

1 Timothy 4:12 – “Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”

HOSPICE

NURSING:

Standing between the Living and Life

by Momi Ann Breault, RN

Cheyne-Stokes respirations, mottled skin and comatose state are among a few of the terms used to describe a dying patient. Death is a diverse, emotional, spiritual experience for patients and families. Every case is different: some are filled with turmoil, others with profound sadness, unspoken regret or unresolved issues. Yet, amidst the diversity, I’ve observed that patients and family members alike generally experience illness and process death much the same way they live life – stressed, easygoing, silent or full of complaints.

Interestingly, the stages of growing old are diametrically equal to the stages of life for a newborn baby. A baby is bound to its crib or infant seat before it learns to walk; the elderly become confined to a bed or wheelchair as they lose their mobility. Diapers are necessary for infants before they are toilet trained. As we age, diapers become necessary with loss of bowel and bladder function. An infant is nursed until it can eat independently.

The elderly need to be fed or require a tube feeding.

After 25 years as a nurse in various inpatient and outpatient settings, God called me to be a hospice nurse in 2008. Clinically, the hospice learning curve was relatively straightforward.

Hospice and palliative care goals concentrate on comfort measures, the focus of which is pain management. In ICU nursing, the goal for the patient is to be discharged to a regular floor. In regular floor nursing, the goal for the patient is to be discharged home. With this kind of mindset for 25 years, I struggled with the goals of hospice nursing.

My dilemma as a hospice nurse was intangible and elusive. It was difficult to identify patient goals once pain relief was established. As patients came on service, I regularly prayed for them and with them. I’d pray for their peace, comfort and smooth transition from anger or denial to acceptance of death. But one day, after losing 10 patients in two weeks, I cried out and sought the Lord. I recall imploring God for clinical expertise to treat their conditions or recommend clinical interventions to heal their illnesses.

While journaling, I heard God’s still voice and the revelation came. In His infinite wisdom, God clearly said that praying for my patient’s peace, comfort and smooth transition was good, but it was not good enough. Instead, the Holy Spirit revealed that I needed to pray the “Sinner’s Prayer” with all my patients. I obeyed and each patient accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

Thereafter, when I discharged my patients from hospice services after death, I knew in my heart I was admitting them to heaven.

Numbers 16:48 says Aaron made atonement for the Israelites and stood between the living and the dead. As a hospice nurse, I previously thought I stood between the living and the dead.

Now, I believe I stand between the living and life: eternal, everlasting life. The Great Commission tells us to make disciples of all nations. As a hospice nurse, I’m in a unique position to lead the lost to Christ. Instead of standing between the living and the dead, make a choice to stand between the living and life.

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DESIGN in “4” 6pm – 7:00pm Ministry Center – Hawaii Room Kokua Pantry 8am – Noon New Hope warehouse LEAD Midweek Service 7pm Pastor Elwin Ahu

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New Believers class 6:30pm – 8:30pm Ministry Center – Niihau Room

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Kokua Pantry 8am – Noon New Hope warehouse LEAD Midweek Service 7pm Pastor Rod Shimabukuro

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New Believers class 6:30pm – 8:30pm Ministry Center – Niihau Room

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