Talking about the call of God

Aloha! Can you believe we are well into February already? We are all keeping busy here at St. Timothy’s doing the Lord’s work in this season of Epiphany, and I’m grateful for you all. 

​Last Sunday we commemorated Queen Lili‘uokalani, whose feast day is being moved in the national Episcopal Church to January 29. We also observed the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22-40), when Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus unexpectedly encounter Simeon and Anna, two people who have a prophetic word to share with them on this auspicious day. What does this story mean to us about our own encounters with strangers in our own world? I shared stories from my own life and David Caldwell’s, and I was delighted to hear several other stories from some of you about life-changing encounters with “strangers” who had an important word to share. I encourage us all to remain open, friendly, and willing to engage others when appropriate—who knows how you might change their lives, and vice versa!

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This Sunday, we’ll talk about the call of God (Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11). How did
God call Bible characters like Isaiah and the disciples of Jesus? And how did you find
yourself doing what you’re doing, and being who you are? What might happen if you
sense God calling you to a new way to serve others? Let’s consider those questions
prayerfully—and prepare to respond!

Coming soon: On Sunday, February 16, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will make his official visitation to St. Timothy’s. Please plan to be with us then. If you can bring something special for our fellowship time together, please do!

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

Aloha Ke Akua!
Fr. Pete+

P.S. I will be attending the Diocesan Clergy "Pilgrimage" Retreat from Tuesday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 13, and so will be out of the office. Among other things on our packed schedule, we will have presentations about and visits to several Hawaiian cultural centers, including Plantation Village, Honolulu Hale, ‘Iolani Palace, and the Bishop Museum. We'll be staying at St. Anthony's Retreat Center. Please pray that all our diocesan clergy may have a spiritually stimulating time. Thank you!