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The above words from the gospel of Matthew remind us that, although our light may be shiningsomething very important is lost if we don’t take the light we have out into the world for all to see, for the glory of our generous God and the building of God’s kingdom here in ‘Aiea.

This past year, we have seen this light joyfully revealed here at St. Timothy’s: in our worship, through all the ministries highlighted in our “Ministry Minutes,” in caring for our church (including new chapel fans, sound system, and website), and in our outreach to the community (including providing funds to help children in Uganda, our sister churches in Guam and Saipan, Camp Mokule‘ia, local neighbors in need for rent and utilities, as well as our weekly food distributions). There’s a lot of holy light shining here!

We are overjoyed by the generosity of the people of St. Timothy’s, because when we bring our light out into the world, we express our gratitude, as well as our willingness to serve as agents of Jesus in remaking the world. As we shine our light, we keep our salt flavorful, as Jesus puts it in these words from The Message:

“Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.”

Indeed, our work, our prayers, and our giving are all about making God’s flavorful, colorful love visible and available to all. And they’re all about our willingness to accept the challenge to stretch and grow into our own calling, and into the mission of our church.

At this time of year, we ask you to reflect on the gifts you have received, and to consider how God is calling you to shine your light in the world with your time, talents, and treasure. We join you in trusting God that we may all give abundantly so that we can bring more light into our lives and the world around us in the year ahead. Mahalo nui loa!

If you have questions or need more information, please contact our Vicar, Rev. Peter Wallace, or call the church office at 808-488-5747.