www.aliibaptist.org                                                                                                                      December 2011- January 2012

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou

(Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year)

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" . . . blue skies, white clouds, and the palm trees sway. That's what the ohana at Alii Baptist are enjoying. Our Christmas nostalgia is just as real even though it looks different.

лллллллллл Chuuk State, Micronesia Mission:  The congregation in Weno Island enjoyed a picnic at a neighboring Fanamu Island where a young lady, named River, got saved.  Their Thanks-giving celebration was held at the Blue Lagoon Beach for a time of worship, feasting on local delicacies, and swimming.  Praise God for many visitors that come to their church services! лллллллллл

Oahu was greatly impacted by the arrival of world dignitaries that came to the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting. The island experienced a face lift since "company was coming." Although the meeting was located primarily in Waikiki everyone felt the waves to some degree. Some of our church members were laid off from work for 2 weeks, the traffic was rerouted and slowed to a snail's pace, in fact many were unable to attend church due to the Highway 1(H-1) being closed down on Sunday morning.

It is true that life has challenges but Christ is always faithful and blessings are easy to count. The last Sunday in October was "Pastor's Day Off."  For Preacher Appreciation, the men of the church were in charge of the service, and the ladies planned a wonderful meal - the celebration was official with a whole roasted pig. "Masarap"( delicious)!

We welcome into our church membership the Gillespie family. They are new to the island and a joy to our church. Please pray for this family as John will be deployed to Afghanistan in January. Also Aaron Mauk will be deployed to Sicily in the New Year. It was an answer to prayer when the entire Gammons family was able to worship with us. Charlie (Dad) recently accepted Christ as his Savior and needs prayers as he too will be deployed. We hope to be a support to the family members left behind.

This year the Ladies of the church decided to try something new. We had a "Baby Shower for Jesus." The director of Aloha Pregnancy Care and Counseling Center was invited to come and speak of their pro-life ministry. We enjoyed opening the cute baby boy gifts, and  all the proceeds went to help those in need at the center. We enjoyed the food, fellowship, and gift of giving.

We are already planning our dates for caroling, and Christmas parties. What a wonderful opportunity to shine our lights for Christ to a dark world. We truly appreciate your prayers and support to share the Gospel to the people in the Pacific Rim. The need is great! 

Aloha in Jesus,

 

Your missionaries - The Filomeno Kakilala Family