NEWSLETTER. Deep Concerns Allayed by Radically Loving Jesus. August 19, As a citizen of Hawaii and of the United States, I

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1 Valley Isle Fellowship Love God, Love His Church, Love His World 1033 Waiale Road - PO Box 886 Wailuku, HI Phone: (808) Fax: (808) NEWSLETTER August 19, Deep Concerns Allayed by Radically Loving Jesus As a citizen of Hawaii and of the United States, I am concerned with the rise of lawlessness and evil that is growing in all of our communities. As I try to keep informed about what is happening in our state and nation, as well as throughout the world. I see corruption and evil to be so common that many are discouraged and believe that nothing can be done to turn things around. It is especially discouraging when corruption and evil are elevated to seem good and okay. Dear people, we as Christians need to be a peculiar people who are deeply devoted to loving Jesus with ALL of our heart, mind, and soul. It is imperative that our love and devotion NOT be compromised in any way. If we compromise our relationship to Jesus, we will become a part of the problem instead of a part of the solution. As evil continues to gain ground, it is my firm belief that it will take all of us, committing ourselves to firmly and radically love and obey Jesus in belief, life, and action in order to turn this sweeping tide. Already, this sweeping tide has affected the lives of men, women, and children all over our world. We are also observing that this tide is edging into our own communities. Therefore, we have to understand that all of us and all of our loved ones stand in jeopardy. But enough of being dark and negative. We have much to be positive and hopeful about. We have Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and He is greater than he that is in the world. (1 John 4:4 (NLT) 4 But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Our love and confidence in Jesus Pastor Stephen Kaneshiro needs to be so radical that our trust and faith in HIM will not waiver, no matter how crushing and difficult it may get. His love and grace covers us with His strength and power and He promises to never leave or forsake us, even if we may walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Jesus lived in a world of evil and this evil pressed in on Him with outward threats of death and destruction and inward threats buried within His inner core, like with Judas. However, Jesus was never defeated by these strong attacks and He was able to keep His integrity, His Godly character, and the focus on His mission and ministry. His life and example give all of us hope because the same spirit that was alive and worked in Him lives in us. John 11:25 (NLT) 25 Jesus told her, I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Romans 8:11 (NLT) 11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. The above two verses proclaim that although we may physically die, we will certainly be resurrected and this is all made possible because we have the same Spirit of God in us that raised Jesus IN THIS ISSUE: continued on next page 1,2 Deep Concerns Allayed by Radically Loving Jesus 2,3,4 Announcements 5 Missional Opportunities 6 From The Pastorʻs Desk 7 VIF Calendar 8 Sermon Notes

2 Deep Concerns Allayed by Radically Loving Jesus Pastor Stephen Kaneshiro from the dead. This same Spirit who lives in us is greater than the spirit who lives in the world (Satan). Reflect further on the fact that John 4:4 says that we belong to God. He loves and cares for us so much that He commissions His Holy Spirit to live within us in victorious fashion. This victory is so powerful that Satan (who lives in this world) is destined for defeat and destruction. This is a promise and an absolute truth. You depend on this truth so much that without a doubt you can trust your whole life on Jesus. I am deeply concerned over all of the evil and corruption that surrounds us, but dear people of Valley Isle Fellowship, we do not have to fear! We just need to love Jesus with ALL of our heart, mind, and soul. God has made some very powerful promises to us, but we have to radically accept and commit ALL of ourselves to Him in order to powerfully and effectively appropriate the full measure of these promises. Fear not, for He is with us!!! ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Friday, September 7, :00 p.m. For more information contact (808) Be in the know! Join our text alerts... To receive messages via text on your cell phone: A) If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your iphone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to rmd.at/mrvif Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You ll be prompted to download the mobile app. B) If you don t have a smartphone, get text notifications.text the to the number or (808) C) Give your cell number to the office and request to be added. *Standard text message rate may apply.for more information or help call the Church - 2 -

3 Announcements Childcare Ministry Schedule Today Aug 19 Team 4: Jennifer R.,Wendy C, Jezra S, Joanne R. Aug. 26 Team 1: Karen F, Kolbe F, Alysha F, Melanie F Sept. 2 Team 2: Cheeng S, Christine B, Vija B, Lauryn I Sept. 9 Team 3: Francis C, Jaydee G, Jules G, Char C, Wayne S, Haua D. Church Cleaning Schedule Week of August Team 6 Hubert I*, Leslie T, Ernie P, David P, Chad K, Week of August 31-Sept. 1 Team 1 Yeiko E, Elaine Y, Teri C, Cecile H, Cathy D, Kenneth K, Lucille K* Week of Sept. 6-8 Team 2 Paul Y*, Linda Y, Mimie F, Loida P, Ruth M, Jean K, Del K, Tonette K Coffee Bar Ministry Come and fellowship (8 am - 9 am and 10:30 am - 11:30 am) We welcome your favorite dish to share Week of Sept Team 3 Mickie A*, Ann M, Carol S, Phyllis N, Ken S, George A. *Key Monitor Sign-up on the back table to be a part of this ministry

4 List of Services in Church 1.Ushers: Seat people, Offering & Tithes, Lord s Supper. 2.Greeters: Great people, pass out newsletter. 3.Hospitality: Coffee ministry, purchase & restocking paper products and bathroom supplies. 4.Sound team: Sound technicians. 5.Music Team: Musicians & singers. 6.Buildings and Landscaping team: Water grounds, Mow lawn, weed whack, trimming, weed kill. Maintenance of building. 7.Cleaning teams: Cleaning of Worship Center, bathrooms & lanais. 8.Children s ministry Team: Teachers to teach age related classes, childcare. 9.Youth Ministry Team: Adult men and women to teach our youth. 10.Announcements team: Events or news. 11.Computer and PP team: Managing and input PP songs and sermons, learning and using new software. 12.Cameramen: Video service and take pictures at events, upload to website. 13.Website team: Maintain and update website. 14.SG Team Leaders: Disciple and lead a small group. You may contact the church office for more information at (808)

5 MISSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES NAMB Missionary Spotlight: Pray for our weekly church services, Bible studies and community outreach connections. And pray that our church remains committed to our vision of living (Luke 10:27). International Mission Board Connecting in Prayer Detroit, MI God has been answering our prayers by raising up wonderful indeigenous planters for Detroit. We are so excited. Our prayer now is that God will raise up Sending and Supporting Church partners for some 28 launched and pre-launched plants. 4,225,359 people in Detroit 55.5% are unaffiliated with any religious body 10.4% are affiliated with an evangelical church 1 SBC church for every 33,803 Detroit residents *Japan- Please join us in a day of prayer and fasting for Japan s city of Yokohama. As the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama lies on the Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo. It is the second-largest city in Japan in population after Tokyo and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is a major commercial hub of the greater Tokyo area. Yokohama developed rapidly as Japan s prominent port city following the end of the country s relative isolation in the mid-nineteenth century and is still one of Japan s major ports today. Yokohama is known for its historic port area of Kannai, Yokohama Chinatown, the Doll Museum, and the fashionable Motomachi shopping area. The Lord continues to show his faithfulness in opening doors of opportunity for the Kanagawa Team to partner with local churches and local Christians. Pray that team members will be strengthened to be faithful in making the most of these opportunities. Pray that the Lord will open their mouths to share God s vision with local people and that they will be strengthened to equip them effectively for the Lord s mission. Pray that the hearts of local believers will be opened to fully embrace God s vision and submit themselves to the fulfilling of his mission. * Southern Yemeni Arabs of Yemen-(YEH-muh-nee) - The people of southern Yemen have been surviving in the flashpoint of a war zone. Disease, malnutrition, and crossfire is deadly. How they suffer! Please pray today for healing and hope for the people of southern Yemen PrayerConnect Connect with missionaries and chaplains by praying for them and their work, either through specific ministry prayer requests or on their birthdays. Rachel Bennett Bowling Green, KY Rachel Bennett is a campus ministry assistant serving the Baptist Collegiate Ministry of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky. Please pray that the Lord would gently correct, guide and empower students and staff who seek to love those on campus and who strive to declare His great name.. Chuck and Joy Kieffer Wallingford, PA Chuck and Joy Kieffer are missionaries serving as codirectors of Lifewerks in Pennsylvania. Lifewerks is a ministry to college students. Fall term is about to start. We are holding pop-up food pantry outreaches to college students, plus mobilizing student volunteers to serve those in need. Pray for favor that this platform for the gospel will have an impact. We ve connected to two universities, six frats, three sororities and of number of athletic and student organizations. We currently touch 300+ young people a month..

6 From The Pastors Desk Pastor Stephen Kaneshiro Evening Worship Service Notes for August 19, 2018!"#"$%&'()*(+,)$-()(,.$/.+(,)*$*&0$12'3$ $!"#$%&'()# #*)# "#+#Matthew 12:30-32 (NLT) #,"#$%&'()#-%&'# #*)# "# August 19, 2018 Valley Isle Fellowship PM Service #."#/01#2*3#34560&(#&'(#7*)689# #016# :# # /"#/01#2*3# #-%&'#&'(#7*)6#*1#;%9#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$:# # <"#.(#=()2#>0)(?3@#1*&#&*#94(0A#0B0%19&#&'(#$$$$$$$$$$$#016#;%9#$$$$$$$$$$$$#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# #!!"#/0@@%1B#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#-'0&#C*6#>0@@9#$$$$$$$$$$$$"#+#1 Corinthians 5:1-2 (NLT)# #,"#D*&#0#B**6#%6(0#+#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#C*6"# #."#/*1&)06%>&%1B#C*6#%9#1*&#*1@2#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#%&#%9#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# # /"#E'(#(=%@#044)*=(6#&*602F#-%@@#G(#@%=(6#*3&#G2#*3)#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#016### # # # # $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# # #!!!"#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#%&#0)*316"# #,"#C*689#6(9%)(#?*)#&'(#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"#+#Ezekiel 33:11 (NLT)# #."#E'(#>0@@#&*#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"#+#2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT)# # # # H"#E*#G(#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# # # # I"#E*#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# # # # J"#E*#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#;%9#?0>("# # # # K"#E*#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#?)*L#2*3)#-%>A(61(99"# # /"#C(13%1(#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"#+#Joel 2:12-14 (NLT)# # # # H"#E'(#7*)6#-01&9#2*3)#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# # # # I"#M01&9#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#016#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#'(0)&9"# # # # J"#E3)1#0)*316#016#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#&*#&'(#7*)6"# # # # K"#$N4()%(1>(#C*6#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$#016#$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"# # # # - 6 -

7 Valley Isle Fellowship Calendar August :00 am - Worship Service 20 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 22 6:30 pm - Youth Night 26 9:00 am - Worship Service 27 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 29 6:30 pm - Youth Night September :00 am - Worship Service 3 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting-Cancelled - Labor Day Holiday Office closed 5 6:30 pm - Youth Night 7 5:00 pm - MOvinG Men of God Menʻs Ministry 9 9:00 am - Worship Service 12:00 pm - Trustees Meeting 10 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 12 6:30 pm - Youth Night 16 9:00 am - Worship Service 12:00 pm - Discipleship Meeting 17 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 19 6:30 pm - Youth Night 23 9:00 am - Worship Service 12:00 pm - Discipleship Meeting 24 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Valley Isle Fellowship 1033 Waiale Rd., PO Box 886, Wailuku, HI ph: (808) vifoffice@vifmauihawaii.com - SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE Worship Service - 9:00 am Sunday School - 10:30 am * * * * * Senior Pastor Stephen Kaneshiro cell: (808) icastephen@gmail.com Associate Pastor Darren Sarmiento cell: (808) darrens@vifmauihawaii.com SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE Worship/Study 6:00 pm - 7-

8 Determining the Will of God Pastor Stephen Kaneshiro I. How do you want to know God s? Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) A. Are you willing to give up your? B. Do you really want to know OR do you really want of approval? C. Knowing the will of God is a. 1. Brings. 2. Brings. 3. Brings. II. God s will means God s will. James 4:17 (NLT) A. Comes with. B. Comes with. C. Doing the will of God means that God: 1. Has. 2. Will be. III. One - Dave Veerman s Steps A. Matthew 6:33 (KJV) B. Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT) C. Philippians 4:6(NLT) D. 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)& 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT) E. Proverbs 11:14 (HCSB); Proverbs 20:18 (NLT); Proverbs 24:6 (NLT) - 8 -