What Are You Thirsty For?

ALOHA kākou! As we continue our Lenten journey, we do so in a world that feels unsettled, dangerous, and thirsting for relief. War rages in multiple regions. Political divisions deepen at home and abroad. Trust is fragile if not broken. And the noise of conflict and outrage is constant. In such a time, it is worth asking not only what the world is fighting over, but what we are truly longing for.

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This Sunday, we come to the well with Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4:5-42. In the midst of ancient divisions and suspicions, Jesus tells this woman about “living water” — a holy gift that can satisfy the deeper thirst beneath our surface concerns. In this week’s sermon, we’ll explore the longings that drive us and the grace that meets us where we are. In Lent we are invited to bring our deepest needs into the light and discover the One who alone can satisfy them. Please join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Chapel, or on Facebook Live.

LAST SUNDAY, we met Nicodemus (John 3:1-17), a respected religious leader who came to Jesus under cover of darkness to learn more about him. And in that quiet encounter, Jesus spoke words that have echoed through the centuries: “You must be born from above.” We asked, what does that mean for us, here and now, not as an abstract doctrine, but as a way of living honestly before God? How have you learned to trust God enough to begin again, to live authentically, born anew in the Spirit in this past week?

DON’T FORGET: Our Sunday morning series of adult classes, led by Laurie Luczak, on “Ho‘imi Pono,” seeking right relationships, continues this week. Join us after worship in the Vicar’s office for some thoughtful teaching and helpful conversations. We had a wonderful first session, but you are still welcome to join us!

AND our Wednesday evening Lenten Soup & Study continues to meet at 6 p.m. in Sumida Hall. We’re discussing the book The Sign and the Sacrifice by former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, and we conclude our time with the beautiful service of Compline. Please sign up on the clipboard in the chapel for upcoming weeks—let us know you’re coming and if you can bring soup or bread.

Beloved brothers and sisters, I hold you in my prayers. I ask your faithful prayers for St. Timothy’s Church, for those who lead and serve, for every member of our ‘ohana, and for your vicar. May the blessing of Almighty God be upon you and remain with you always. 

Aloha Ke Akua!
Fr. Pete+