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Staff Tim Mason, Pastor Tom Poole, Director of Worship & The Arts Shelby Yuu, Parish Administrator Lehua Nakamaejo, Parish Assistant Patti Kendall, Finance Secretary Kay Burgoyne, Calvary Preschool Director Mai Ly Schultz, Preschool Admissions

Sharing the Blessing of God’s Grace with Aloha

www.CalvarybytheSea.org VOLUME 17: Issue 5

Council of Deacons Kim Bock, President

Jim Myers, Vice President Peggy Trout, Secretary Tim Sprowls, Treasure

Jack Ashby Rafael del Castillo

Steve Egesdal Don Hardaway

Martha Coleman-Staff Adam Sylvester

Timm Vedder

MAY 2012

In This Issue

Articles of Inspiration

A Message from Pastor Tim pg. 2

Notes from Tom pg. 3

What’s going on at Calvary?

Calvary Montessori Preschool pg. 4

Book of the Month pg. 5

Na Leo Kamali’i pg. 5

Aftershock pg. 5

YOGA by the Sea pg. 5

Pau Hana Picnic pg. 6

CALVARY GOES GREEN pg. 6

Prayer List pg. 6

Aloha Groups pg. 7

Birthday Greetings pg. 8

Insert Sheet

- May 2012 Calendar

Calvary by the Sea has a wonderful Stephen Ministers Program. The following is a letter proof that Stephen Ministries make a difference in peoples lives.

Dearest Stephen Ministers,

Thank you so much for your time, love and support.

Stephen Ministers are members of our Church who

have taken time to train to be caregivers to build up

the Body of Christ. Our Stephen Ministers receive 50

hours of training over many weeks. These ministers

then take time to regularly help someone like me, a

Broken One. We Broken Ones ask for help. The

need for help could be the result of a transition of life

that leaves us feeling alone and unsure, the devastat-

ing loss of a loved one to death, the struggle of caring

for a loved one who is moving closer to God and

leaving us behind bit by bit, or maybe a deep loss of

connection to our own being, to where we don’t know

how to find the joy any more. Whatever the event we

need help finding God’s healing grace.

I was hurting and asked for help and a Minister was

paired with me and together we joined to heal. The

healing happened with listening, and praying. Not

with advice or fixing by one human to another. The

fixing is done as we pray together and invite our God

into the moment.

We meet and talk and pray. Again and again, the pat-

tern stays the same. No advice, no rescuing, no de-

serting, no fixing by human means. It is all about

bringing God into our lives more fully and allowing

God’s healing to happen.

Together we found that the meeting, talking and pray-

ing opens us up. The fear, pain and overwhelm feel-

ings somehow lessen just enough to allow the heart to

open to the Spirit and love of God. Without realizing

it, without feeling it, without knowing it, I knew I was

loved. Over time I opened a bit and God entered to

fill my void.

The Stephen Minister and the Broken One both feel

God working in them. Yet, the changes may not be

readily apparent to those closest to the heart of the

matter.

Then one day there is a glimmer of gratitude, a glim-

mer of hope, a glimmer of renewed faith, a glimmer of

love in the gift of our sharing and praying. The prob-

lems are there still, and yet somehow they are not so

overwhelming. I’m not even sure how that happens,

but it does. Our time together opens us to Christ,

changes us and the world we inhabit.

The healing is slow, but gradually there is a hint of

light. A feeling of gratitude replaces the overwhelm-

ing pain. The love of gratitude allows us to find hope

for today.

My life has been transformed by the love of a Stephen

Minister. I am more grateful than can be expressed to

our Stephen Ministers. Grateful for a community that

promotes and allows this amazing gift of love.

I am one of the Broken Ones who is less broken due to

the love that slipped in when I wasn’t paying attention.

Healing happened from the sharing, listening, being

heard, and praying. I have learned to lay my burdens

at the foot of the Cross and just let it go.

Thank you Calvary by the Sea and Stephen Ministers

and Leaders for the time you devoted to this practice.

You saved this life.

Amen.

Would you ever consider becoming a Stephen Minister?

Pastor Tim

NOTES FROM TOM

I remember my maternal grandmother laughing at

herself while telling me about one of her ordeals. It

seems that the first thing she did this particular morn-

ing after washing her face was to put on her glasses,

go to the kitchen and make a pot of fresh coffee.

While she was walking to the kitchen she noticed that

the vision in one of her eyes was blurry.

Thinking that perhaps she had been too eager for her

morning coffee she washed her face again, this time

in the kitchen sink. When she put her glasses back on

it was the same—the vision in one of her eyes was

still blurry and out-of-focus.

Obviously, she thought, her glasses are smudged and

her vision obscured by dirt. It was only when she was

cleaning her glasses that she realized that one of her

lens had fallen out. Laughing at herself, she under-

stood why she couldn’t see!

In remembering this story I’ve thought about how we

all have times when our vision is blurred and out-of-

focus. Sometimes it is our actual vision, but too often

it is our spiritual vision which is obscured.

Unlike Grandmother, when we have problems of the

spirit we can’t simply go the optometrist or to Longs

and buy another pair of glasses. I like what Shirley

Erena Murray, a hymn writer from New Zealand, said

in 1992 about maintaining clear spiritual vision.

Come and find the quiet center

In the crowded life we lead,

Find the room for hope to enter,

Find the frame where we are freed:

Clear the chaos and the clutter,

Clear our eyes, that we can see

All the things that really matter,

Be at peace, and simply be.

Silence is a friend who claims us,

Cools the heat and slows the pace

God it is who speaks and names us,

Knows our being, touches base,

Making space within our thinking,

Lifting shades to show the sun,

Raising courage when we’re shrinking,

Finding scope for faith begun.

In the Spirit let us travel,

Open to each other’s pain,

Let our loves and fears unravel,

Celebrate the space we gain:

There’s a place for deepest dreaming,

There’s a time for heart to care,

In the Spirit’s lively scheming

There is always room to spare!

Keep singing! See you in worship—

Calvary Calls

A monthly publication produced by:

Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church

5339 Kalanianaole Hwy,

Honolulu, HI 96821

Ph:808-377-5477 fax: 808-373-7233

www.calvarybythesea.org

We are approaching the end of the school year

at Calvary by the Sea Montessori School. This

year has seemed to move so quickly it is hard to

believe it will be coming to a close. The children

are all delighted to come to school each day.

Some almost fly out of the car in the morning

ready to start their day.

Our worming has had great success this year.

Parents help to make worm tea, excellent for

your plants. If you would like to purchase a gal-

lon or two, let us know and we will save you

some. Right now our garden is full of beautiful

flowers!

Our Walk-A-Thon is on May 11th. The children

will be running or walking to earn money for our

school. We are hoping to be able to replace the

surface under our play structure with monies

earned! The children have been practicing every

day they can. The top money earners are treated

with a night of camping with a couple of the

teachers!

Our Walk-A-Thon cheer:

Calvary kids are really great!

We're the best school in the state.

Calvary teachers are the best.

They work real hard and never rest.

Calvary school is really cool,

'Cause we're a Montessori School.

Calvary, Calvary, Calvary Montessori School!

May 18th is our Graduation and end of year pot

luck. We have eight children who have complet-

ed our full program who will be

graduating this year:

McKenzie Cabanilla-Arakaki

Nathan Geller

Sam Kim

Milo Marvel

Max Nable

Chloe Sakauye

Leia Schwengel

Izabella Sylvester

Congratulations to these children!

Our Summer program will be running May 29th

–

July 6th

. We are opening this program to those

that are not currently enrolled in our school and

have some openings available. It you know of

someone with children ages 2 – 6 and looking for

a fun summer program we would love to have

them join us!

With aloha,

Kay Burgoyne

May Schedule

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 @ 6:45 pm

Saturday, May 5, 2012 @ 8:30 am








All classes are held in Hale Aloha

This beginning level class is open to people of all

ages, abilities, and faiths.

For additional information call Martha Staff

at 808-372-1280

Aftershock Student/ Parent

Spaghetti Dinner

Parents of Aftershock students are invited to

a special dinner put on by our youth!

Dinner will be held in Hale Aloha on

Friday May, 25 at 6pm

Students please arrive at 5:00pm for

setup and dinner preparations.

Contact Cori Mason 808-341-4648 or

[email protected] with any questions

We look forward to seeing you there!

Na Leo Kamali’i Announcement The children’s Choir will be on Summer break

starting on May 23rd.

Weekly choir rehearsals will resume on

Wednesday, August 15th at 3:30pm.

Questions, contact Ina Young at [email protected]

Enhancing Our Prayer Life

Being able to communicate with God on behalf of ourselves

and someone else is a great gift God gives us. We ask that

you join us in this gift. You can phone in their names and

requests, write them on the prayer request forms, or email

requests to [email protected]. We also ask that as

prayers are answered that you submit their name again for a

thank you to God for answered prayer.

Mark Murry

Mathew Schwab

McLntyre Family

Michael & Kelly Cook

Mike DeGruy & Family

Monika Day

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Skinner

Nikki Kennedy

Pappy Larson

Paul Honjik

Paul Schultz

Pomai Ahyuen

Pulelehua Quirk

Randy Hongo

Ray Endicott

Ray Hicks

Ronald Sexton

Reece Goo

Rev. Todd Smith

Sanford Family

Seak & Kiersten Post

Sissy Parlin

Shizuko Yamauchi

Sprowls Family

Susy Chrisney & Les

Tracy Strimling

Travis Nelson

Trina Bowman & Nick Arrant

US Troops Deployed

Waves of Health Mission

Baby Zoey

Calvary’s Adopted Missionaries

Dr. John Lunn

Dr. Jim and Carolyn Brown

Mary Borgman

Pastor Lin Qiu

Baby Davin

Beatrice & Scott Johnson

Betty Schley

Brandon Myers

Brod Family

Chris and Bill Costa

Clare Ann Giasolli

Connor Dowsett

Curtis Ching

Dan Schultz

Dot Poole

Dustin Pakele

Elizabeth Bauerlein

Elmer

Emi & Hide Oshima

Families of fallen

USA Troops

Florence Clark

Gary Wagner & Family

Gloria Staackmann

Gracie Hika

Gross Ohana

Hansen/Kau Family

Heidi Floyd

Jackie Eaton

Jan Okada

Jane Gross

Jeannie Bimmer

Jeff Bock

Jeff Erickson

John & Jayne Ferraro

John Lindre

John Olson

Judy and Bob Joseph

Lowell Mason

Karen Coleman

Karen Thies

Karen Henderson Family

Katie

Keoki Nakayama

Kepoikai Lyons

Kristi & Mike Rudd

Kristia Hutchinson

Larry Wolf

Lonnie Perry

Lorraine May

Marilyn Muttick Gusky

Calvary Goes GREEN

As of June, 2012, Calvary by the Sea will be going paperless and sending our monthly newsletter in digital form via email.

For Members who do not have access to email and still wish to receive a hard copy, please contact the church office at 377-5477. Additions or updates to email ad-dresses should also be directed to the church office at this time.

Mahalo Nui Loa and thank you for supporting our efforts to Go Green!

PAU HANA PICNIC Friday, June 1st

from 6 – 9pm

A time to gather for fellowship, fun and food – for our newcomers and oldtimers. Bring your favorite dish, something to barbeque and musical instruments to strum the night away.

COME JOIN THE FUN

AND CATCH A SUNSET! Plan to gather on the oceanside of the sanctuary. Bring something comfortable to sit on, a light jacket to stay warm, ukulele, guitars, rattles or drum. There will be chairs available for our kupuna. Call the church

office to RSVP:

808-377-5477

Sunday

Worship Times

7:30 am & 10:00 am

Prayer Circle

Tuesdays at 9 am

Pastor’s Office

Bible Study

Thursdays 10:45 am

Hawaii Kai Retirement Ctr.

Alcoholic Anonymous

meetings in Hale Aloha

Sunday at 5 pm,

Monday at 7 pm

Friday at 8 pm

Al Anon

Tuesdays at 7 pm

Hale Aloha

Hula

Tuesdays at 7 pm

Sanctuary

Handbell Choir

Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Ohana Lani

Calvary Choir

1st Thursday of the month

at 6:30pm

Sanctuary

Submission deadline for

articles in Calvary Calls is

the 15th of each month to

[email protected]

THE ADULT FORUM Christian education aimed at the

post college adults in our congregation. It is open for topics that

increase spiritual growth, expand knowledge and broaden aware-

ness and compassion for others outside our personal comfort

zone. The Forum meets when a topic or series has been devel-

oped. Watch the Sunday activity bulletin, website and newsletter

for meeting dates. Coordinator is Karen Sisler.

AFTERSHOCK Calvary by the Sea’s new youth program AFTERSHOCK is

up and running! All high school students are invited to join each Wednesday even-

ing at 6pm in the youth trailer for Fun, Friends and Fellowship. Please contact Cori

Mason with any questions 808-341-4648 or [email protected]

ANGEL NETWORK CHARITIES Donations through “The Whale” at

Sunday Worship are greatly appreciated. To offer your time and assistance to the

group contact our Manager, “Mac” Macalino at 808-386-8644.

BOOK OF THE MONTH GROUP Our May book is “Tender

Grace” by Jackina Stark. We will meet at Assagio’s in Koko Marina at

6:30pm on May 17, 2012. For more info contact Cindi John at 225-8240.

CALVARY IN THE SEA (CITS) Join in caring for our beautiful bay and

ocean front by removing invasive species of seaweed while learning about our reefs.

Contact Michael at 265-4568.

GLOBAL MISSIONS TEAM For more information on Global Missions

Committee Meetings, contact Ted Hsia, 597-1452, [email protected].

MEN'S ADVENTURES IN SPIRITUALITY a group not for

everyone. Meets Saturdays at 7:45am on the marina side of Cha Cha Cha Salsaria in

Hawaii Kai. Ed Kimsey, 732-0268.

PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE Reading and discussion group meets

at the home of Bob & Judy Joseph after the 10 am service (at 11:45 am) for

brunch followed by a discussion on the topics of the month. If you would like

to be added to the mailing list, or would like more information, please contact

Bob Joseph 377-8565, [email protected] . The Group is now on

summer break and the next meeting will be on 26th August.

PRAYER CIRCLE Come join Pastor Tim in his office on Tuesday mornings

at 9:00 am for Prayer Circle! We will pray for those in need (those on our prayer

list), our Church Ohana, the needs of the Community, and the world.

STEPHEN MINISTERS Are trained to provide one-to-one care, prayer

and support to those who are going through a difficult time. If you would like a

closer walk with Christ and think this may be a way to serve, please contact John

Travis, 371-2557 or Sherri Clark, 989-8808 or come to a presentation.

YOGA BY THE SEA Expand your physical and spiritual horizons

by participating in CBTS's Iyengar yoga practice, located at Hale Aloha through the

year Saturdays at 8:30-9:30 am, and on Wednesdays at 6:45-7:45 pm (except during

March and April). Open to all; no previous yoga experience required. Instructor is

Martha Staff, an Iyengar yoga practitioner of 30 years. For further information call

372-1280.

mailto:[email protected]

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May 6 Janie Poppe Anthony Spadaro

May 7 Nyki Giasolli Patrick Spaulding

May 8 Nicolai Raza

May 9 Nancy Abilay

May 11 Michael May

May 12 Bryce Harken

May 13 Jon Osorio Jade Young

May 14 Natalie Iwasa Bruce Kau

May 15 Andrew Mason

May 16 Deven Abilay William Kohal Charles Mcken

May 18 Miranda Lum Jamaica Osorio John Travis

May 19 Linda Ahlers

May 1 Susan Dowsett

May 2 Kevin Huwel Makela Pick Sheila Sanders Mason Wyant

May 3 Carol Ann Mahon

May 4 Michael Harken Sue Heath Judy Joseph

May 5 Kevin Nakaue Marielle Sanders

May 20 Arthur Harvey Kenneth Hutchinson Julia Sprowls Philip Wang

May 21 Cori Mason

May 25 Alisa Tanigucho

May 27 Dale Noble David Oberheu

May 31 Kim Bock

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