September 2009

IDENTITY FINDING YOUR PLACE

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Richard Waialeale NHO 14th Anniversary Elwin Ahu Wayne Cordeiro Dave Barr Wayne Cordeiro Wayne Cordeiro Wayne Cordeiro

Wayne Cordeiro Happy Birthday, New Hope!

Fourteen years ago, New Hope began with a handful of saints whose hearts were set on following God. We literally started without any resources – not even a pencil sharpener or office equipment. We used our very first service offering to purchase 100 folding chairs. The service in the Nuuanu Elementary cafeteria was very hot, so the second week, we purchased fans from our second offering.

As I reflect on this past year, I am again reminded of God’s grace. 2009 has been a remarkable journey with changed lives and souls won over to Jesus Christ, and you have been a part of this blessed journey. Thank you for being such a vibrant part of New Hope.

What catches God’s attention is not our actions, but the hearts behind our actions. The best contribution you’ve made to the church is weaving your hearts together as a beautiful quilt of God’s love and then passing it on to others.

Healthy relationships continue to underlay the spirit of New Hope. Ohana includes the many who are connected by a common culture, and in New Hope, our eternal ohana runs deeper as we gather with others who follow Christ. We’ve expanded our satellite campus sites this year, and it is my hope that we continue to do so and plant campuses in

key life scripture for our church: “‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’” It is my hope that we continue to hunger for the gladness of God, for the joy that He is near, and for the privilege of serving Him in this wonderful church. There’s a lot more to do and more souls out there to reach, and I am excited as we watch His plan unfold together for many more years to come. Happy Birthday, New Hope!

Much love, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro

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this miracle called New Hope. Fourteen years ago, the Lord gave me Jeremiah 29:11 as a

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Anna and I are thankful for your prayers and support, and we are blessed to be a part of

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communities and neighborhoods throughout Hawaii.

Keeping Your Identity in the Midst of Temptation

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In, but Not Of the World

We are in the world but not of the world. Our purposes are different. We can’t have the world’s goals and then try to serve God at the same time.

Otherwise, we’ll have one foot in the world and one foot in the Kingdom.

That’s going to rip us apart.

If we’re going to make a difference and leave a legacy to those who come after us, then we need to be a group of people who know exactly what our identity is. However, the enemy will tempt us to see if we know our identity.

That’s exactly what happened to Jesus in Luke 4. The enemy came to Him and tried to whittle down and chip away His identity. You’ll see a phrase again and again, “If you are the Son of God, then try this …” The enemy attacked His identity.

The Bible says, “He is able to rescue the godly from temptation.” If you want God to give you strength over temptation, you must be willing to be godly. If you are not willing to be godly, all the power of God will not be able to give you strength to overcome temptation. Do you know why?

You don’t want to be rescued from temptation.

When we’re in the “wilderness,” our faith in God’s promises has to be guarded because that’s what the enemy seeks to destroy. If we lose faith, we lose our identity and our effectiveness. All of God’s promises is the source of our confidence.

The world says to “know yourself,” but as Christians, for us to know our identity, we must first know who God is. If we don’t know who our Creator is, how can we possibly fathom who He has created us to be?

The enemy is going to come after the very core of who you are. Make sure you have that right and when you do, you’ll have direction and confidence even in a shaky world.

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The Bible says that God has put us in the middle of a perverse and crooked generation, but He says that we must be lights in the world. We will be very vulnerable to temptation unless we know exactly who we are and what our assignment is. It’s easy to get off-track if you don’t know your destination.

It’s a Matter of the Heart

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Each one of us has a special call on our life. God has placed a latent image on our hearts of who He has created us to be. If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away.

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The Setting of a Culture: Jesus: Keeping Your Identity in the Midst of Temptation

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8 Ways to Serve: Surf Ministry 10 Life Journaling: “Small but Rich”

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God Moment: A Timeline: Our First Year 15 Gems Along the Way: “Mirror Image”

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Maintaining Your Identity 20 Small Groups Bible Study Workbook 30 Small Group A nnouncements

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Pastor’s Tips: Tips for Finding the Right Ministry 33 How to Discover Your Passions 34 Camp Agape

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Health Tip: The Scoop on Frozen Yogurt 37 Photo Contest Winner

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ON THE COVER: Snapshots of our New Hope ‘ohana to commemorate our 14th anniversary.

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pon seeing a group of individuals with surfing gear gathered on beautiful Kalaeloa Beach, one might think they’re having a family picnic or enjoying a Saturday afternoon on the sandy shore.

But for members of the New Hope Surf Ministry, it’s no ordinary beach day. It’s another opportunity to introduce Jesus’ name to others who share an interest in surfing.

“Surfing is just a tool to get people to hear the message of Christ,” says Marshall Yamaga, the ministry’s leader.

The Surf Ministry originated in 1995, the same year in which New Hope Christian Fellowship was born. With the goal of applying and extending New Hope’s mission statement, members of the ministry continue to use this activity to expose Christ’s name to others.

The Surf Ministry, which currently consists of 20 people, meets on the third Saturday of every month at Kalaeloa Beach Park. Although it bears the name “surfing ministry,” all individuals are invited to join, according to Yamaga – whether or not they know how to surf.

“Our vision is for all New Hope Churches – and all churches, for that matter – to come every third Saturday and join us for a family day,” Yamaga says

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warmly. “We’re just a bunch of Christians who get together to have a beach day with the Lord.”

These “family days” include a variety of activities from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The morning begins with a worship session, followed by a brief message. After the message, surf lessons are available; individuals are paired up with an instructor and receive one-on-one instructions. The ministry comes together to enjoy each other’s fellowship during a potluck lunch, and participants can borrow boards and surf for the remainder of the afternoon.

In addition to its monthly surf sessions, the Surf Ministry is involved in other activities. For example, members of the ministry volunteer with Camp Agape

and help teach surf lessons. The surf ministries at New Hope Honolulu and New Hope Diamond Head team up to make outreaches like these possible, says Yamaga, who remains passionate about the ministry’s primary purpose.

“Surfing is secondary,” Yamaga says. “The primary reason for our ministry is to be able to tell people about Jesus – people who might not want to come to church otherwise – through surf lessons.”

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On July 17-19, the New

Hope Surf Ministry had its 13th annual surf camp at Kalaeloa Beach Park.

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surf camp is to have a fun event where people can do something they love and celebrate Jesus,” said Marshall Yamaga, the Surf Ministry’s leader.

The surf camp

encompassed a variety of activities. Events on Friday included dinner, a bonfire on the beach and fellowship activities. Saturday’s events began with worship and devotions, followed by a message from Pastor David Cordeiro (Pastor Wayne Cordeiro’s nephew). The remainder of the day consisted of two surfing sessions and beach games. The final surf session took place on Sunday.

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CALLING ALL EXPERIENCED SURFERS: New Hope’s Surf Ministry is looking for volunteers! To achieve its goal of giving 100 surf lessons monthly, the ministry needs more volunteers. If you are interested in helping one Saturday per month, contact ministry leader Marshall Yamaga at 277-5500 or newhopesurf@hotmail.com.

recalibrating our minds,” Yamaga shared. “We set ourselves apart for God.”

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attended this year’s surf camp, and participants look forward to the ministry’s continued efforts to reach others for God’s Kingdom.

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for spiritual growth as well.

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Here 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.

The Old Testament Books

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?

Lamentationsis a book of poetry

comprised of five poems. Each of the poems is a story of sadness and grief over the loss of Jerusalem and Israel. To mourn loss is part of what it means to be created in God’s image. It is not until the second half of the third chapter that hope begins to poetically emerge from this book: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lam. 3:22-23).

Obadiahis

the shortest book in the Bible. It was written after the armies of Babylon defeated God’s people and the people of Edom assisted the enemy in their capture. This was not pleasing to God because the Edomites were relatives of the Israelites. They should have helped them instead of capturing them. Nevertheless, God’s promise is that He will restore His people because He loves them.

Micahwas the last of the four great

literary prophets of the eighth century. There are predictions of judgment and doom, but Micah also points to the mercy of God, and God’s steadfast love 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.

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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.

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Who are the main characters?

Judeintroduces himself as the brother of James,

slave, Onesimus, ran away. Paul meets Onesimus in Rome, and Onesimus gives his life to Jesus. Onesimus travels back to Philemon with a letter from Paul, requesting Philemon’s grace to receive his former slave back with kindness and forgiveness.

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Who despises small things? We do! We want big things: big budgets, big applause, big, big, big. But how often must we be reminded, as Zechariah reminds the people, that great things begin with small starts.

Hebrewswas 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.

Woven into the smallness is lots of heart, genuine love, passion and a feeling of fulfillment. That’s what causes life – regardless of whether or not it causes “big.”

Jamesis a remarkable book for every Christian to read. James makes a distinction between two groups of people: those who “profess” and those who “practice” their faith. James wants our faith to count through our actions and how we live.

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I want to build successful people, sprout exemplary lives, and harvest an abundance of souls. Since I began ministry and still today, my goal is not to build a big church; my goal is big people, deep friendships and equipped leaders. The testing ground for me is when things start off small, because the Word of God is not limited by many or a few!

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Dear Father, please help me to love each moment, to not always be looking for something bigger and shinier, but rather, something small I can do that makes what I am involved in deeper, richer and more sterling.

Prepared by Dr. Randall Furushima, Academic Vice-President

Questions to Consider 1

What were the most helpful words of comfort that someone shared with you when you experienced grief in your life? What can we share with one another when we experience the pain of loss, such as that described in Lamentations?

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Have you ever been in a situation where it was spiritually difficult to grow? What were some helpful ways in which you maintained your integrity, just as Daniel did in Babylon?

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Select one parable in the Gospel of Luke. Share what you think the parable is saying about God’s heart. How does knowing this encourage you?

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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).

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The New Testament Books

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A Timeline: Our First Year

Source: “Ho‘ok ele” 1st anniv ersar y edition

A breakdown of New Hope’s first budget, written on a napkin at a local restaurant.

3/5/95 Pastor Wayne and Dan Shima open New Hope bank account 3/8/95 New Hope’s P.O. Box number is issued to receive mail.

5/1/95 New Hope’s Administrative Office is leased on Beretania St. We begin with no office equipment … not even a pencil sharpener!

5/15/95 Over 2,000 letters and confirmation cards are mailed from Hilo to friends in search of those called to pioneer our new church.

6/12/95 Pastor Wayne and his family move to O‘ahu.

6/25/95 Orientation Service at Aliamanu Elementary School. We were blessed to have Pastor Mark Olmos of Faith Christian Fellowship support us in launching our orientation meetings. The first orientation meeting was attended by 150 leaders hosted by our friends at Makiki Christian Church.

Pastor Wayne shared a video explaining why he decided to move from Hilo and spoke about a pioneering spirit. All those present were invited to join him in starting New Hope.

7/8/95 Worship Service at Nu‘uanu Elementary School. The 72 people who attended our first worship service sat on the cafeteria tables. We used all of our very first service offering to purchase 100 folding chairs from City Mill for the following week.

The Nu‘uanu service was really hot, so we purchased Vornado fans with our second offering.

9/2/95 Men’s Leadership Meeting founded by George Iranon first met at Kaka‘ako Park on Saturday at 7 a.m. It was BYOBB (Bring Your Own Bible & Breakfast) and there would always be more than enough food and fellowship. The Men’s Leadership Meeting moved to Stevenson Intermediate School and soon grew from 12 to more than 50 men.

9/3/95 Leaders’ Service at Stevenson Intermediate School. We assimilated our leaders into seven key ministries: Frontlines, Sound, Children, Youth, Greeters, Ushers, Parking and Prayer ministries. The Sunday night service grew to more than 250 worshippers. The decision was made to add a Sunday morning service. Our Sunday night

leadership service transitioned to become our 2nd Mile midweek service.

7/12/96 New Hope’s first Marriage Retreat is held at the Turtle Bay Resort.

9/10/95 Inaugural Sunday morning service at Stevenson Intermediate School. Attendance surpassed everyone’s expectations when more than 730 people arrived to standing room only worship service. A team of 50 people from New Hope Hilo flew over and prepared a luau to celebrate with us.

8/2/96 Our Summer Musical—“Let All Heaven Rejoice”—is a great success! More than 2,300 people attend this special event.

10/22/95 First Baptism at Magic Island and 47 people publicly proclaimed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Attendance reached 900.

11/8/95 2nd Mile service moved to Kawananakoa Intermediate School.

11/8/95 First Women’s Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency. Scores of women attended this first breakfast, as Anna Cordeiro gave a special message from her heart to the Women of New Hope.

12/24/95 More than 1,035 people attend a special Christmas Service held at Ronald E. Bright Theater.

8/4/96 An Evangelistic Service is held at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom.

Approximately 70 people give their life to Jesus Christ!

8/11/96 Our number of worshippers continues to swell beyond the capacities of our physical site. Sunday Service moves to UH Special Events Arena.

9/4/96 Moanalua/Aiea 2nd Mile service begins at Moanalua Elementary School.

9/29/96 “I Stand in Awe” at the UH Special Events Arena marks a milestone in the ministry of the 1st anniversary of New Hope Christian Fellowship O‘ahu. Pastor Wayne gives thanks and makes a promise: “Hang on tight … the best is yet to come!!!”

12/31/95 New Year’s Eve Service at Stevenson Intermediate School.

2/4/96 Sunday morning service at University of Hawaii Campus Center.

Attendance reached 1,563.

2/7/96 2nd Mile service starts at St. Francis School (Wednesday night).

2/15/96 Leeward 2nd Mile service starts at Salvation Army’s headquarters in Aiea (Thursday night).

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3/14/96 Leeward 2nd Mile service moves to Alvah Scott Elementary School.

5/1/96 Opening of New Hope Resource Center on Waialae Ave. Men’s leadership meeting moved from Stevenson to Waialae and grew to 80 men.

5/2/96 Leeward 2nd Mile service moves to Waipahu Intermediate School.

5/12/96 Mother’s Day celebration at Ilikai Ballroom.

The First New Hope Board in Hilo.

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4/7/96 Easter Service at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

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NEW HOPE! My Journey at This Church

By Wendy Yip

I went to visit a church today The service was held in a school, There were people everywhere; I tried my best to get through.

I sat in awe of the message, The program, music and lights, That Pastor Wayne was kinda funny Hey, I thought, this place is all right!

I later made a discovery: It was the call to get involved in ministry; It was there that I learned to serve And loving God is the key.

This place is filled with ways to serve: From shuttle driving to Children’s Ark, Hospitality and Resources, And running Powerpoint in the dark.

I also made a lot of friends, The kind that’s true and that If you want to build true friendships, Small groups are where it’s at.

I am so thankful that our pastors care To reach out to the lost, Instead of just sitting in their offices, Pretending to be boss.

I am thankful for the volunteers, With much respect, they are treated.

They’re not cheap labor; they have awesome hearts And these folks are so much needed.

Pastor Elwin, he’s the best So Chinese and sometimes funny; Just remember one small detail: Do not mess with his money.

So Happy Anniversary, New Hope, A great church you are to me; I have had so many good times here And wonderful memories.

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anniversary service Be a part of the fun at New Hope Oahu’s anniversary services. Celebrate our 14th anniversary with us!

“Mirror Image””egamI rorriM“

“the leadership traits”

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Na welo Alaka‘ina: 1 1 Mentor: Kumu hoa 2 2 Learn: A‘o mai 3 3 Volunteer: ‘A‘a 4 4 Participate: Hana Kokua 5 5 Leadership: Alaka‘ina

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

Secure in His image, Dad

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One thing I’ve especially enjoyed is playing in a church softball league. Our team has been undefeated, and recently, we faced another undefeated team. We were leading 5-3 and their pitcher, who is quite competitive, started becoming abrasive. When I got up to bat, he pitched the ball before I was in the batter’s box. I asked the umpire if the pitcher should wait until I got into the box, and he said yes.

Well, the pitcher got angry and pitched another ball when I was still talking to the umpire! The umpire spoke to him, asked him to settle down and the game continued.

I didn’t think any more about it, but a week later, a friend said he had heard that I was harassing the pitcher from another team. The person spreading the rumor said it was “rude for a pastor to behave in that way.” The story, which had been turned around 180 degrees, was now being

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Dear Amy and Aaron,

used to indict me.

I was disheartened until the Lord asked me, “Is what they are saying true?”

“No,” I said, “those rumors are the exact opposite!”

Then the Lord spoke to me: “I will defend your reputation and I will be your vindicator. Let your reputation be made by Me. Then you’ll learn to be gracious and secure, yet fearless among men.”

They called Jesus a “wine-bibber,” a “drunkard” and a “blasphemer.” Do you think these assessments bothered Jesus? Why not? Simply because they weren’t true. Jesus was secure in who He was and He knew that the result of trying to please men before pleasing God would only be insecurity and compromise.

Someone else once said, “If you fear God, you’ll fear nothing else. If you fear man, you’ll fear everything else!”

Aaron and Amy, let your reputation be formed, established and expressed by what God is doing in you. Let God form you into His image. Otherwise, people will form you into their image. Only God can bring you the security and the freedom from trying to “protect your image.” Your “image” is Jesus’ likeness in you, and that doesn’t need to be protected. That needs to be EXPRESSED!

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In an increasingly media-driven world that emphasizes conformity, it can be easy to lose your identity. People often conform in order to gain acceptance or achieve a sense of security …

… even if this means downplaying their Christian background.

These members of our

New Hope ‘ohana share Bible verses that help them keep their faith, in spite of social pressures.

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Johnathan Kiriakos

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Psalm 71:5 “For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.”

Meleana Brown Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

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photo by Laura Aguon

Jeremy Okada

photo by Clint Torres

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Proverbs 2:10-11 “For wisdome will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.”

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Introduction to “Highlights of Genesis” Roots of Life and Faith “Highlights of Genesis: Origins of Life and Faith, Parts 1 & 2” will focus on the creation account, the Flood, Abraham and Joseph. This Bible study is suitable for those who have never studied the Bible before, as well as those who have been studying God’s Word for years.

Begin by praying that God will speak to your heart as you read the passage. After reading the passage, answer the questions.

Next, select a verse that caught your attention. Copy that passage. Writing out the verses will help you remember what God is saying to you.

In your own words, write what you observed in that verse. Next, write out how this passage applies to your life. Finally, write a brief prayer to God, based on this passage.

A simple acrostic to help you remember these steps is “SOAP” – Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer. See an example of one of Pastor Wayne’s SOAP entries on page 11.

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Made in the Image of God Genesis 1:26-2:25 Paradise Lost Genesis 3:1-24 An Ark of Safety Genesis 6:11-22 Abram Says “Yes” to God Genesis 12 Separation and Rescue Genesis 13-14 God’s Covenant with Abram Genesis 15 A Mistake with Long-Term Consequences Genesis 16 The Deal’s Still On

Genesis 17 Lesson 9: Worn Out with Waiting

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Made in the Image of God Genesis 1:26-2:25

1. What is your first impression of God, from reading the story of creation?

4. Why do you think God decided to rest on the seventh day?

5. Why do you think God had Adam name the animals?

6. In Genesis 2:18, God said: “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” God made people to need each other. “A helper” indicates that Adam, by himself, was inadequate to do everything God called and intended him to do. List some ways in which people need each other.

7. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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3. How do you feel about the idea that you are made in God’s image?

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2. What do you think it means that man and woman are created “in the image of God”?

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Roots of Life and Faith, Part 1

Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 1:

This chapter about “the Fall of Man” introduces two of the main themes of Old Testament theology: 1) God is personal and redemptive, and 2) Man is sinful. A person must grasp these two truths to fully understand the Bible.

1. What food do you find particularly tempting?

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2. Who do you think the serpent was? Describe a little about his nature.

3. List three ways in which Adam and Eve’s lives were different after they sinned.

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4. What was Adam and Eve’s motivation for hiding among the trees of the Garden?

5. What is your most common reaction when you know you’ve done something wrong?

6. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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Paradise Lost Genesis 3:1-24

Highlights of Genesis:

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An Ark of Safety Genesis 6:11- 9:17

1. Describe the way God felt about the sinful condition of mankind on earth.

4. What do you think was the hardest thing Noah faced in building the ark?

5. Noah was the only righteous man of his generation. Have you ever felt like you were the only one trying to be righteous and walk with God? Explain.

6. Chapter 9 describes God’s covenant with Noah. What is the sign of this covenant, and what purpose does this sign serve?

7. Can you think of another Biblical example of God preserving a remnant of people from a disaster?

8. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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3. Why do you think God chose Noah?

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2. Think about times in your own life when you went astray. How does God’s sadness about sin make you feel?

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Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 3:

1. When did you first leave home, and how did you feel about leaving?

2. What command does God give Abram, and what does He promise him?

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3. Have you ever made a significant, personal choice to get out of your comfort zone or sacrifice something in response to God’s call or instructions?

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4. Sarai was Abram’s half-sister (Genesis 20:12). Does that justify the half-truth he told Pharoah’s princes? Do you think this passage is teaching that “the end justifies the means?” Explain.

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5. How do you think Sarai felt about Abram’s deception, especially when it landed her in Pharoah’s harem? Put yourself in her sandals and write, in first person, as in a diary, how you think Sarai felt about the whole situation.

6. Did Abram’s sin thwart God’s plan?

7. How did God rescue Abram and Sarai?

8. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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Abram Says Yes to God Genesis 12

Highlights of Genesis:

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Separation and Rescue Genesis 13, 14:14-16

1. What caused the conflict between Abram and Lot?

4. Do you think Lot was on a slippery slope of sin? Explain.

5. Are you on a “slippery slope” in any area of your life? Is there currently a “mess” in your life from which you need to be rescued?

6. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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3. Paradoxically, it was God’s blessing that created the situation leading to their strife and separation. From verses 14-18, why do you think God had them separate?

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2. Why do you think Lot chose to move near Sodom (“Sin City”)?

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Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 5:

1. God tells Abram not to be afraid, and promises to be his shield and sword. Have you ever needed reassurance like this from God? Explain.

2. Why would it have required faith to believe God’s promises in verses 4-5?

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3. Verse 6 says: “Abram believed the Lord, and He credited/accounted it to him as righteousness.” This statement is quoted twice by Paul and once by James in the New Testament and is the basis for their teaching that faith causes a person to believe and hope in God, and that responsive trust then produces right living. Is there an area in your life where you are believing God to bring a promise to pass, without understanding how He will do it?

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4. What is indispensable to a right relationship with God?

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6. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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God’s Covenant with Abram Genesis 15

Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 6:

A Mistake with Long-Term Consequences Genesis 16 1. Abram and Sarai had been waiting 10 years for God to fulfill His promise, and then they made an impulsive decision. How do you think they rationalized this decision?

4. How does God comfort Hagar?

5. Have you ever been a victim in an unjust situation, like Hagar was?

6. Read Psalm 139:1-12, which verifies that God is a God who sees. Does this comfort you? Explain.

7. What are some ramifications of Abram and Sarai’s choice in today’s world?

8. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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3. Why does God reject Abram and Sarai’s plan?

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2. Have you ever taken matters into your own hands like this? Explain.

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Roots of Life and Faith, Part 1

Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 7:

1. In 17:1, God introduces Himself as “God Almighty.” How would this name of God give hope to Abram? Does this name of God give you hope?

2. In the ancient world, a name conveyed the essence of a person. Why do you think God changed Abram and Sarai’s names?

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3. Do you need a name change (or need to quit calling yourself a name)?

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4. Abraham’s only responsibility under the initial covenant God had made with him in chapter 15, was to believe. In this chapter, God asks him to do something. What does He ask him to do?

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5. Why do you think God chose circumcision to ratify his covenant with Abraham?

(Think: Circumcision affects a man where he propagates life).

6. How does Abraham respond to God’s instruction? Are you impressed by his response?

7. See 17:17. Has the Lord ever given you laughter or joy by doing something in your life that seemed impossible?

8. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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Lesson 8: The Deal’s Still On Genesis 17

Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 8:

Abraham Intercedes for Sodom Genesis 18-19 1. Who were the “three men” who appeared to Abraham in chapter 18 (Hebrews 13:2)?

4. Where in your life might God be telling you, “It’s not too late!

5. Why did the Lord plan to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?

6. Did you learn anything about prayer from Abraham’s conversation with the Lord?

7. Journal this passage “SOAP-style.”

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3. Sarah seems to have given up all hope of having a baby. Where in your life have you given up on a dream or promise from the Lord? If you are really honest with yourself, what seems “too hard for the Lord” in your life?

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2. If you were in Sarah’s sandals (89 years old and childless), how do you think you would have responded to the visitor’s message?

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Highlights of Genesis:

Lesson 9:

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WOMEN’S SORORITY What: Women’s Sorority doing the “New Eve” study When: September 4 – October 30 Where: Kauai Room at the Ministry Center Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Contact: Yvette Akamu, 699-4009

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Date: Tuesday nights thru September 22 (off for most of October and resumes October 27) Where: Lead Center Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Moms in Touch: a prayer group for our

children and schools 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Women in the Word: a Bible study of “Snapshots

of Jesus” for all women, which meets in a small group

format with a lecture at the end Date: Fourth Thursday of each month Where: Jean Hohns’ place Time: 6:30 p.m.

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by Frank Peretti What: 2009 Women’s Weekend Retreat at the Makaha Resort and Golf Club Date: October 16-18, 2009 Features: Guest Speaker Carol Rischer; Worship Leader Deanna Ramsay Deadline: Register by September 19 online or at www.enewhope.org/ministries/women or at the Women’s Ministry banner table For More Information: Go to www.enewhope.org/ministries/women or e-mail newhopewomen@hawaii.rr.com

Connection Campaign: The very best way to join a Devotion Group with a commitment for only eight weeks; September 18; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; LEAD Center; believers of all levels welcome; regular meeting times and locations will vary; free; must register – arlene@ enewhope.org.

Pre-marital Classes: “Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts” registration taken on an ongoing basis; various locations; must register – 842-4242 ext. 408.

Growing Deep, Growing Strong: New Hope’s premiere one-day membership class; September 19; 8:00-11:00 a.m.; New Hope Ministry Center; free; must register – hanzo@enewhope.org.

Circle of Leaders: A two-part training – one day training for new and seasoned leaders; September 20; “How to Lead a Devotion Group” – 2:00-3:30 p.m.; “How to Go Deeper in Leading Your Devotion Group” – 3:30-5:00 p.m.; LEAD Center.

Water Baptism: Make a public declaration of your faith; September 27; 3:00 p.m.; Magic Island (Ewa end); bring a potluck dish and invite your friends; must register – hanzo@enewhope.org.

New Believers Class: Basic steps for your new walk with Jesus; October 1; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; New Hope Ministry Center; free; must register – bjohn97001@ aol.com.

Baby Dedication: Dedicate your baby to the Lord at our weekend service; October 10 (5:00 p.m. service) or October 11 (9:00 or 11:00 a.m. services); must register – arlene@enewhope.org.

Spirit of Aloha Clean-Up: Make a difference today by cleaning our host school, Farrington; October 24; 7:30-11:30 a.m.; must register – laurie@enewhope.org.

Family Picnic: Games, potluck dinner and fireworks; October 30; 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Magic Island (Diamond Head end, closest to the parking lot).

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tips for finding the right ministr y By Rod Shimabukuro “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.”

Romans 12:4-6a

In this passage, Paul writes about an important truth: you and I are connected to one another as one family, as one body. We need each other to fulfill God’s commission for our “body” at New Hope!

“How do I discover and develop my life to serve God in the right ministry?” you may ask.

Here are some tips to help you get started.

PRAY Many times, we step ahead of what God may desire for us. Ask God to guide you in the way He wants you to go, to lead you to the right ministry and to talk with the right ministry leaders.

BE BELIEVING AND EXPECTANT You can and will make a difference through your service! Cultivate an expectant heart, believing that God will use you in great, practical ways. Many potential volunteers think ministries don’t need help because things seem to run smoothly. But the fact is, we need your believing, expectant hearts to help us serve our King and others.

ASK Ask yourself some questions: Where do I want to serve? What do I enjoy doing? What days can I serve? How much time can I give?

TAKE THE SPIRITUAL GIFT TEST You will discover your spiritual gifts by taking the online test on our New Hope website (http://www.enewhope.org/conferences/design/). Print out your results and call Donna Mae, my pastoral assistant, who will help guide you in your next steps (842-4242 ext. 349).

INITIATE Approach a ministry leader or staff member to talk to about getting involved. You can also approach a friend or family member who serves in a ministry to help guide you. Our website – www.enewhope.org - offers a list of ministries and contact information for you to initiate communication.

SHADOWING If you are interested in any particular ministry but are hesitant about joining, you can ask to “shadow” in the ministry.

Shadowing is simply a time you set up with the leader to observe and learn what the ministry is all about. And the great thing is – you don’t have to commit to serving. Shadow in as many ministries until you find the right one for you!

D.E.S.I.G.N. We offer our D.E.S.I.G.N. course four times per year. You are not required or expected to take the course in order to start serving. D.E.S.I.G.N. helps people discover their spiritual gifts, passions and talents, while understanding their personalities and the different seasons in their lives. The end result is a practical pathway to discover where you best fit, given who God designed you to be!

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dis c over yo u r p a s s i o n s Like numerous others, you can have a plethora of interests, but may have a hard time interpreting God’s calling for your life.

Here are a few ways to help you discover your passions to better serve our Lord.

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Blast to the Past: What did you love to do as a

child? Perform in front of your family? Attempt to start your own lemonade business? Lock yourself in your room to journal? The interests you’ve had as a child might currently be pushed aside. Re-discover these passions by slowly exploring them again (for example: love being in the spotlight? Take an acting class).

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Natural Talent: What do you do naturally? Pay

attention to what others tell you. Sometimes we think the things we do are simple and easy, but to others, they can be complex or astonishing. Maybe you’re a wonderful baker or outstanding event coordinator. Others frequently inform us of our strengths, but we often don’t listen because we write their

Log it in: Keep a journal. Write down what inspires

you or sparks your interest. It could be a magazine article, a science lecture or a movie. These topics can be clues to your true passions. Pay attention to everything around you – discovering your passions will help you understand God’s true calling for your life.

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For the children of incarcerated parents and foster children around Hawaii, Camp Agape is more than just a fun end-of-summer camp.

Through Camp Agape, New Hope volunteers reach children for Christ through both fun camp activities and devotion sessions at Camp Agape.

“Our goal is for us to share the love of God with these children,” said Renee Takahashi, the camp director.

This year’s fourth annual Camp Agape is being held on September 4-7 (Labor Day Weekend) at Camp Pupukea. Each day is scheduled with a variety of activities for the children, including horseback riding, surfing, arts and crafts, archery and outdoor challenges. While camp activities take place during the day, messages about love, forgiveness and prayer occur at night.

Although the goal of the camp is to give the children the skills needed to set the focus of their lives on a lasting relationship with God, volunteers at Camp Agape have a broader vision.

“We introduce the children to a program after Camp Agape that allows for mentorship throughout the year,” Takahashi explains. “We understand there’s a need. We have an ongoing program that the kids are invited to join so they can continue to grow spiritually.”

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By Pat Takenishi, Rph What’s the real difference between ice cream and frozen yogurt? They both contain sweeteners, calcium, fat, protein and have fat-free and sugarfree versions. The special ingredient that makes frozen yogurt different is the live bacteria, used to ferment milk to give yogurt its flavor.

Normally, we view bacteria as harmful organisms.

However, the bacteria found in yogurt – known as probiotics – play an important role in our health.

The consumption of frozen yogurt could aid the human body in a variety of ways. Probiotics are beneficial because they prevent the overgrowth of “bad bacteria” by producing antimicrobial agents.

Probiotics may be beneficial in those who are lactose-intolerant or have abdominal discomfort, bloating or diarrhea. The live cultures in frozen yogurt may also boost individuals’ immune systems and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, since frozen yogurt is a good source of calcium. There are studies showing that probiotics may be beneficial for conditions such as eczema, allergic rhinitis and asthma. Other health benefits of frozen yogurt include reducing the risk of colon cancer, serving as a rich source of protein and being a sufficient provider of calcium.

So what is classified as “real yogurt?” The National Yogurt Association requires that a product must contain 100 million active organisms per gram for the duration of its shelf life in order for it to be labeled “live and active culture yogurt.” Sources of probiotics are found either in yogurt or in supplements that come in capsules, tablets or powdered form. Capsules and tablet forms of probiotics are marketed as dietary supplements; therefore, stick to reputable brands to avoid purchasing products that do not contain what is listed on its label.

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frozen yogurt Whether you opt for a simple arrangement or a complicated combination, the way you mix flavors provides an outlook to your personality.

single flavors

Classic flavors and a traditional topping can represent an affinity for the norm.

complex concoctions

The mix of sweet and sour flavors and unusual toppings is a choice for those bold enough to walk on the wild side.

healthy choices

Minimal flavors wand an array of berries can create a delicious and nutritious treat.

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September heralds the annual Okinawan festival, which will take place on September 5 and 6 at Kapiolani Park. Hawaii has the largest Okinawan population outside of the prefecture. To recognize all things Uchinanchu – the Okinawan word for “Okinawan” – we decided to include recipes for shoyu pork and andagi.

Shoyu Pork INGREDIENTS 1 piece (3-4 lb.) pork butt 1 cup shoyu 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 2 pieces (about ½ inch) ginger 1 Tbsp Hawaiian salt 1 clove garlic I N S T RU C T I O N S Boil pork in five cups of water. Add one piece of ginger and one tablespoon of Hawaiian salt. Boil pork until tender – approximately 1-2 hours.

Remove pork from pot. Boil sugar, shoyu, water, one clove of garlic and one piece of ginger until sauce is bubbly. Add boiled pork to sauce and cook for 10 minutes. Remove pork from sauce and cool.

Slice pork when partially cooled. Enjoy.

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Andagi INGREDIENTS 5 large eggs ½ block butter (melted and cooled) 1/3 cup Carnation milk (mixed with equal amounts of water to make 2/3 cup) Ÿ tsp vanilla 3 cups sugar Pinch of salt 2 tsp baking powder 6 cups flour (add more if texture is too soft) I N S T RU C T I O N S Beat five eggs, then add vanilla and sugar and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix Carnation milk, salt and baking powder.

Add milk mixture to egg mixture and slowly add in flour, cup by cup and mix

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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.

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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.

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We’re excited about all that God is doing through our NHO vision to spread His love through our campuses. God has given us His heart for the people of Aiea/Pearl City to love, encourage, build and lead them to discover Him in New Hope. This four-week teaching session will cover the principles found in Pastor Wayne’s book Doing Church as a Team. God is calling disciples to get on the playing field and become servant-leaders who lovingly invest in others. Please let your friends/family know about this exciting Launch Training (whether they live in the area or not)!

WHERE: Moanalua Middle School, 1289 Mahiole Street WHEN: 4 consecutive Tuesday evenings TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

BRING: Bible, note pad and a heart to learn

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of leaders that share the heart for Jesus & would like to be part of building an ‘encore’ church in Kailua.

Contact: Glenn at 479-5280 cell 847-3639 office gcornerstoneair@hawaii.rr.com (e-mail)

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For more information, log onto www.aiea.eNewhope.org, e-mail marcus@eNewhope.org, or call 842-4242 ext. 312

O O B trick or treat October 31 8 a.m.-1 p.m. treat yourself to a free DESIGN class & discover your spiritual gifts!

DESIGN is an acrostic that stands for:

Desire or Passions Experiences Spiritual Gifts Individual Styles (Personalities) Growth Natural Abilities This practical step-by-step seminar can help you find your niche in the kingdom and also direct you to a place where you can find soulsatisfying fulfillment.

Through individual and group assessments, you will find great joy and fulfillment when you discover your gift. God has given you this present that is ready to be used today and for years to come. Now is the time to unwrap the future with your present! Utilize it with a passion!

Shepherds Needed!

The DESIGN team is also looking for shepherds to guide the new DESIGNees. There are a few prerequisites, however. The shepherds must have been through a previous DESIGN class.

They also need to have a heart to help people find their gifts,connect people into ministry and enjoy guiding people and listening and facilitating a small group. If you are interested in being a shepherd, please plan on attending Shepherd Training. Please contact DonnaMae Katsura for more information.

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