KONA BAPTIST CHURCH A Church With A Message

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1 KONA BAPTIST CHURCH A Church With A Message JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER TERM: 2018 / Issue 6 / Date: June 2018 SCARS OF LIFE A little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His father, working in the yard, saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as loudly as he could. Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his father. It was too late. Just as he reached his father, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the father grabbed his little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the father, but the father was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard his screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his father's fingernails dug into his flesh in his effort to hang on to the son he loved. The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Dad wouldn't let go." You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. Not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. Unfortunately, sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful. He did not and will not ever let you go.

2 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUBMERGED Batten down the hatches and prepare to be Submerged! Join us for a week of exploring below the surface. Kids will begin their exploration each day at The Helm. From The Helm, kids will gather at the Observation Station where they will be submerged in God s Word. Each day kids will explore what lies below the surface in the deep sea by creating crafts, playing fun games, enjoying tasty snacks, singing cool songs, and learning about missions. Kids will discover that Jesus saw people for who they were deep down, not who they appeared to be on the surface. June 4-8, :00am - 12 noon for Keiki ages 5 through 5th Grade How to sign up: 1. Pick up registrations from the church office. 2. Pick up registrations from the church foyer. 3. Contact Jennifer in the church office, or by konabaptist3355@gmail.com Men s Breakfast Saturday, June 8:00am Join the men for good food and fellowship. Sign up in the ante-foyer. Hualalali Elderly - Food Distribution Event Please Note: The will be closed during the week of June 10th. Father s Day - Sunday, June 17th UPCOMING EVENTS - JUNE 2018 Saturday, June 23rd 10:30am - 1:30pm in the Phase 2 Community Center Volunteers and Food donations are needed! Contact: Auntie Jan (808) ancientlomi@aol.com

3 Pastor in View of a Call June 18th-25th 2018 B.I.B.A. KEIKI SUMMER CAMP We are delighted to announce that the Pastor Search Committee has invited Pastor Ben and Dayna Ice to Kona Baptist Church In View of a Call. Discovering Jesus from Eternity Past to Eternity Future There will be many opportunities to meet Pastor Ben and Dayna during their stay. A detailed list of activities is forthcoming. June at Kalopa State Park For keiki ages 7-12 For More Information call Hamakua Baptist Church Reserve a spot now. Space is limited to 32 girl and 21 boy campers. MAY EVENTS MEN S BREAKFAST - MAY 6th The Men s breakfast continues to thrive and bless all who attend! The next breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, June 8:00am. Sign up in the ante-foyer. UPDATES NURSERY DUTY Thank you to all who have volunteered. Your participation in this ministry is greatly appreciated! June Schedule 6/03: Teri & Tai Matsumura 6/10: Sheila & Grace Academia 6/17: Kai & Abbey Carvalho 6/24: Patty Kloss & Sami Presiados SHRINER S CLINIC Thursday & Friday, August 16th & 17th 8:00 am - 3:30pm downstairs in the Educational KBC Satellite clinics are an essential part of the mission at Shriner s Hospital for Children to provide much needed medical services to the community and we are honored to be able to facilitate the clinics in Kailua-Kona.

4 KONA BAPTIST CLASSIFIEDS Introducing the Kona Baptist Classifieds! The classifieds are designed to give you information about services, housing, help wanted, for sale, etc. within the Church body. It s a one-stop shop for who s who and what s what. If you would like to advertise in the classifieds, please the church office at konabaptist3355@gmail.com with a description of what you are offering/looking for. COMICS CORNER

5 VERSE OF THE MONTH - JUNE Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on earth. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:1-4 SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE: Sunday 9AM Bible Studies for Life - 3 years to Kinder (Room 101) The Gospel Project: Grades 1-3 taught by Sanda De Farias (Room 207) Grades 4-6 taught by Cheri Mandaquit (Room 102) Youth Bible Study taught by Youth Leaders Kai and Abbey Carvalho (Room 103) #1: Life Lessons facilitated by Sotero Agoot (Room 201) #2: What the Bible Says About Giving facilitated by Ed Heistermann (Room 204) WHAT S HAPPENING WEEKLY SUNDAY 9:00am: am: Worship Service 6:00pm : Evening Service WEDNESDAY 6:00pm: 7:00pm: KONA BAPTIST CHURCH 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 of 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 prompting interdependent relationships with one another, glorifying God s presence together 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 Prayer Requests: kbcprayerline@hawaii.rr.com

6 JUNE 2018 CALENDAR Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8AM Men s Breakfast 2 Worship Service - Lord s Supper 6PM Evening Service 4 Vacation Bible School 5 Vacation Bible School 6 Vacation Bible School 7 Vacation Bible School 8 Vacation Bible School 9 10 Worship Service Evening Service Worship Service No Evening Service 18 Ben and Dayna Ice arrive 19 Ben and Dayna Ice visit 20 Ben and Dayna Ice visit 21 Ben and Dayna Ice visit 22 Ben and Dayna Ice visit 23 Ben and Dayna Ice visit 10:45-1:30pm Hualalai Elderly (Aunties Angels Soup Kitchen) 24 Ben and Dayna Ice visit Worship Service No Evening Service 25 Ben and Dayna Ice depart BIBA Youth Camp 26 BIBA Keiki Camp and Youth Camp 27 BIBA Keiki Camp and Youth Camp 28 BIBA Keiki Camp and Youth Camp 29 BIBA Keiki Camp and Youth Camp 30