After nearly three months on the Garden Island, our intern, Annalise Castro, heads back to Virginia Theological Seminary to resume her studies. This past Sunday was her last Sunday with us (for now--- and hopefully not really her last). In the few short months she spent at All Saints', Annalise took part in a number of activities and events including a baptism, Fr. Ryan's special anniversary service and our Senior Sunday service, our first 'Aha Mele concert, dodgeball, futsal, a number of potlucks including our 4th of July BBQ, a baby shower she helped plan, and tons more!  She also got to see the sights of Kaua'i and relax on its golden beaches.

We are deeply grateful for her gentle yet powerful presence, the insight she brought to our members through her sermons, and the hope she represents as a young adult and woman discerning her call into the priesthood.  Aloha, mahalo nui loa, and God be with you always Annalise... come back again soon! 

Aloha All,

 

I deliver this news with mixed emotions and a heavy heart. I have accepted a promotion with my company that means I'll be leaving this beautiful island and my beloved All Saints' ohana.  I will be relocating to Orlando, FL at the end of September for my new job.  I would have liked to have told each and every one of you personally, however in order to expedite the news to everyone, I was unable to do so.    

 

I cannot begin to describe the difficulty in making this decision and hope you all realize that the primary reason for that difficulty was because of my All Saints' family.  Some of the factors that led me to accept the promotion were that I would be closer to my other family - brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.  I also am ready for new challenges in my career, which this position will bring.  I hope that you all understand this decision and ask for your prayers as this transition unfolds.  My love for God and my ever growing faith are because of All Saints and you all will forever be in my heart.  As you know, I love to travel so I'm already planning my return trip to Kauai to see you.

 

With love and sadness,

Janet Wilson

 

Our super "Davids": David Murray in center and David Crocker at far right.

A big shout out to our Buildings & Grounds leader, David Crocker, who just returned from a month-long mainland visit. David, who took over most of the B&G responsibilities from another superhuman "David" (Murray), works tirelessly to keep our buildings maintained, doing both small and large repair and renovation work. We are so blessed to have this "Jack-of-all-trades" in our midst! 

We give endless thanks to all of the many regulars (a few pictured above) who show up each month to keep the church in ship shape! Kudos also to Nadine Nakamura who recently reorganized and labeled the entire gym kitchen! What an awesome job!!!  Hope to see you all on Saturday!

The Diocese is sponsoring an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshop at St. Michael's in Lihue, on September 5 & 6. Led by Mike Green, Consultant and Trainer for the ABCD Institute, the workshop will help you organize and put your community building ideas into action. For more information and to register, click HERE.

 

Special Note from Sybil Nishioka: As the Family Ministries leader, I especially want to thank the parents (and uncles and aunties) who are right there alongside these youth, working so hard to support them in all of their endeavors. Many of the community events we put on could not be done without that support. More importantly, it is a wonderful display of unconditional love that sets an example for them as they continue to grow and have families of their own. It is said that it "takes a village to raise a child" but at the heart of it is the family. A heartfelt mahalo to all the parents and the All Saints' 'ohana for raising up our youth and lifting them to the power and glory of God. (Photos by Janece Yatsko)

(Photo by Fr. Ryan Newman)