“By your endurance, you will save your souls.” —Jesus

ALOHA! I’m so grateful to be back home at St. Timothy’s! After an amazing vacation cruising around New Zealand, Dan and I are back home with lots of wonderful memories and way too many photos. I have really missed you, and I’m so grateful that Rev. Karen Swanson was able to preach and preside on November 2, and Rev. David Ota on November 9. Mahalo, Karen and David! Now, as you can imagine, I have a lot of catching up to do!

THIS SUNDAY we will explore Isaiah 65:17-25 and Luke 21:5-19. As Jesus and his disciples admire the stately Temple in Jerusalem, which for faithful Jews was the dwelling place of God, Jesus speaks of a dark future, a world spinning out of control, and yet he calls it good news. In the midst of destruction, there is resurrection! Jesus doesn’t promise escape from chaos, but endurance through it. And isn’t that a message we need today? Let’s find out more! Join us for worship on Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Chapel, or on Facebook Live.

LOOKING AHEAD—There’s a Lot Going On Here!

• Next Sunday, November 23, is the final Sunday in the Church Year, as we celebrate the Reign of Christ. In this Diocese we will also commemorate King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma.
• On Thursday, November 27, we will have a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 10 a.m. with a turkey potluck dinner following in Sumida Hall at around 11:30. All are welcome! Please let us know you’re coming. Turkeys will be provided. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up and bring a side or dessert to share.
• Advent begins on November 30, so our beautiful liturgy will reflect this season of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. We’ll begin the services with the lighting of the Advent Wreath.
• On Wednesday mornings during Advent, December 3, 10, and 17, I will be leading an informal Service of Healing, with communion from the reserved sacrament. This is something of an experiment, so please consider joining us in the Chapel at 9 a.m. as we observe this penitential season of preparation.

Dear sisters and brothers, you are in my prayers, and I ask for your continuing prayers for St. Timothy’s Church, for our dedicated staff and devoted lay leaders and ministers, for your fellow members, and for your vicar. May God bless you and your loved ones always.  

Aloha Ke Akua!
Fr. Pete+