KONA BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2017

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1 KONA BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER AUGUST STEPS TO A BETTER FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD 1. SCHEDULE A DEVOTIONAL APPOINTMENT : Write a specific time and location on your calendar. Choose a time that corresponds with another daily activity; after you get up in the morning, right after school/work, or immediately after dinner. Try to avoid putting devotions off until the end of the day. 2. CHOOSE YOUR TOOLS: Some basics include: 1) a Bible. Consider using a student or study Bible which contain reading plans and practical ways to apply Scripture to everyday situations. 2) a devotional book. Many have a thought for the day and questions to help you relate the verses your ve read to your own life. 3) a journal. Use it to record your favorite verses and reflections on Scripture. Or, try writing a poem or letter to God. 3. START WITH PRAYER: Ask God to keep you focused and to help you understand what you re about to read. 4. USE YOUR BIBLE: Even if you use a devotional book with verses printed in it, read the passages in your Bible anyway. You may even find another meaningful verse that wasn t included in the devotional book. 5. READ IT UNTIL YOU GET IT: First, read verse by verse. Read each verse several times until you understand what it is saying, then move on to the next one. Then, go back and read the entire passage, putting it s meaning all together in your mind. Even if you re familiar with a passage, try to read it like you ve never seen it before; don t skim. God might give you an understanding of something you ve never noticed before. 6. DON T JUST READ THE BIBLE, DO WHAT IT SAYS: Make a list of personal traits (patience, kindness) or spiritual goals (witnessing, prayer) that you would like to work on. Each week, choose one item from your list. Using a devotional book, find verses about that topic. Then, try to find ways to apply what you have read. 7. MAKE A COMMITMENT: On a piece of paper, write these words, I commit to reading my Bible every day for the next month. Sign your name and tape the paper somewhere where you can readily see it. 8. DO NOT GIVE UP: There will always be days when you skip devotions. Just try to keep it a high priority and do it whenever you can. God is not going to abandon you if you do not do a devotion one day. He knows what our schedules are like, and he knows our hearts. Any time that you spend with God, He can use it to teach you and grow your faith. Our Mission: Kona Baptist Church is a Bible teaching, Bible preaching Church. We are a Southern Baptist congregation, ministering to the spiritual needs of the Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Kealakekua and surrounding areas of the Big Island in Hawaii. We seek to glorify God by reaching out to people with the love of Christ and the Good News, ministering to the needs of the church, providing opportunities for people to grow in Christ, encouraging and promoting interdependent relationships with one another, glorifying and celebrating God s presence together.

2 HUALALAI ELDERLY SOUP KITCHEN (Auntie s Angels Soup Kitchen) Food Distribution Event UPCOMING EVENTS Kona Baptist Church Back-To-School Family Night August 26th 10:30am-1:30pm Phase II Community Center Volunteers Needed! Sign up in the ante-foyer For more information please see Linda Allen MEN S BREAKFAST SATURDAY, AUGUST 8AM ON THE CHURCH LANAI SIGN UP IN THE ANTE-FOYER At Kona Baptist Church Grass Parking Lot Friday, August 18 th 6:30pm 9:00pm It's FREE for the whole family! A SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT presented by Pastor Sean Cowin A 13-week course for adults and youth of all levels starting August 13th during the evening service. You ll be exploring the books and themes of the New Testament for a broader and deeper understanding. Resources will be provided. MEETING SCHEDULE NEW BUSINESS AUGUST 13TH: CMLT MEETING AUGUST 14TH: AD HOC ADMIN COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 20TH: QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING* *date subject to change THE PULPIT TEAM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED! THE 5 MEMBERS AND 2 ALTERNATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: - CHERI MANDAQUIT - NEAL MATSUMURA - KAI CARVALHO - LYNN HOWERY - ROY SVEIVEN ALTERNATES: DMITRY MADZHITOV AND ED HEISTERMANN VERSE OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2017 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. PSALM 9:10 NIV

3 JULY 2017 EVENTS YOUTH CAMP - July Kilauea Military Camp The Youth had an exciting time at camp and made friendships that will last a lifetime! They strengthened their faith and learned valuable lessons about life and God. SUNDAY SPECIAL - JULY 30TH The Sunday morning service was a very special time where many took the step and Answered God s Call in their own way. During the Alter call, one received salvation and another accepted Christ later that morning after the service! Five were baptized, another 12 accepted membership into the Church, Kenny was ordained as a Deacon, and Sean Cowin and Kai Carvalho received their license to preach. Congratulations to each and every one you!

4 FAREWELL SINGSPIRATION Sunday, July 30th What a turn out! So many came to show their love and support and to bid a fond farewell to Pastor Dean and Rhonda as they answer God s call to serve in Arizona. They will truly be missed! Thank you all who participated. You truly made the evening very special!

5 TEAM UPDATES CALLING ALL MISSION FRIENDS, GIRLS IN ACTION (GAs), and ROYAL AMBASSADORS! Wednesday evening groups will start meeting up again on Wednesday, September 6th. Please see Sheila for further information. Hope to see you there!! WORSHIP TEAM Thank you to everyone who participated in Pastor Dean and Rhonda s Farewell Singspiration. I am sure they were blessed as was everyone who came! If anyone would like to do a special during the offering time, please see Kenny. Thank you! NURSERY DUTY AUGUST SCHEDULE: 8/06: Jennifer Ahier-Garcia & Tally Morphis 8/13: Marivic Cantor & Alyssa Caballero 8/20: Teri & Tai Matsumura 8/27: Marleen Voyde & Rayna Morphis CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5th, SATURDAY Men s 8:00am 26th, SATURDAY Haulalai Elderly Soup Kitchen 10:30am - 1:30pm WHAT S HAPPENING WEEKLY SUNDAY 9:00am am 6:00pm Evening Service (beginning August 13th) WEDNESDAY 6:00pm 7:00pm Praise Team practice Puuloa Road, Kailua-Kona, HI Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-1:30pm; Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm Office: Fax: konababptist3355@gmail.com Website: konabaptist.org

6 August 2017 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat AM Men s Breakfast on Church lanai 6 (Lord s Supper) 6PM No Service Evening Service :30-9PM Movie in the Park Evening Service 27 Evening Service :45-1:30pm HUALALAI ELDERLY SOUP KITCHEN (AUNTIE S ANGELS SOUP KITCHEN) 31