Kahalu'u Ward Message 10/18/26
Aloha. I'm Elder—Auwai. I'm Elder Hess, and yeah, we're stoked to give the message this week for the Kahaluu Ward. And I just wanted to start off with a scripture from 1 Nephi chapter 8, and it's verse 12. This is Lehi explaining his vision to his family, and he goes on to talk about this tree and how it tasted, and then also what happened after. And he goes:
"And as I partook of the fruit thereof, it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirable above all other fruit."
We wanted to share a quick message about sharing the gospel. From this past conference, Elder Caussé gave a talk on the gift of Testimony, and I liked what he said. He said:
"If you have received the gift of a testimony, even if it is only beginning—the beginning of one—it is your duty and privilege to share it. A brief and sincere expression of faith can make a profound difference, whether at home with your family, in testimony meetings, in ministering visits, in missionary lessons, on social media, or in simple, everyday interactions with others. You can share your beliefs such as: 'I love our Savior, Jesus Christ,' or 'The gospel brings joy to me.'"
I really liked how he laid this out. Sometimes it's pretty hard to share something with someone, but if we share it in simple, normal, natural ways, we can bear our testimony by just saying that Jesus Christ lives or that Jesus Christ has blessed me. So, we wanted to invite everyone in the ward this week to share something simple that you love about the gospel, about the joy that you find.
I just want to bear my testimony that as we do that, and as we share the fruits of the blessings that we've received to others—especially to our families—we can truly see others be blessed, and that great joy that Lehi felt can be ours as well. And we say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Thank you all.
Kahaluʻu Ward Elders
SACRAMENT MEETING
October 18, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Program: CLICK HERE
Zoom Link for Sacrament Meeting available upon request. Please contact Bishop Tano or Bro. Laimana. Don't be afraid to ask. We are happy to accommodate you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WARD HALLOWEEN PARTY! The Youth are in charge of this year’s Halloween Party and they have decided to keep the Trick or Treating portion indoors in anticipation of bad weather. They are kindly asking families to partner or group up and choose a room to lightly decorate. You can decorate the room or just your seating area. Please place your name on a line next to the room of your choosing. The overflow will be reserved for anyone who just wants to sit and pass out candy. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
SAVE THE DATE!
5 days away until our Ward Halloween party! Parents please help your children have their costumes ready for Friday Night. This is also a good opportunity to invite those that you minister to and those who you are fellowshipping! 😃🎃 CLICK HERE TO ADD TO OUR POTLUCK
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SALT LAKE CITY TEMPLE OPEN HOUSE "DEDICATE" SERIES
Aloha everyone!
Our prophet, Dallin H. Oaks has invited all to watch episodes of “Dedicate” as part of the Salt Lake Temple Open House. The Salt Lake City Temple open house is a historic global event. The temple is complete and has already been walked through, inspected, and approved by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve.
CLICK HERE to watch the 1st episode. Please share your thoughts on this by texting Bishop Tano. Comments will be added to our Ward Unit History.
Mahalo! ❤️
EVENTS CALENDAR
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We invite all members and friends to attend our upcoming Kaneohe Hawaii Stake Conference on November 7–8, 2026, with the theme:
“Finding Joy Through the Ordinances of the House of the Lord”
On Saturday evening, November 7, the Stake Adult Session will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
On Sunday, November 8, the General Session of Stake Conference will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We encourage all members and friends to attend and come prepared to be spiritually uplifted as we worship together, strengthen our testimonies, and reflect on the joy and blessings found through the ordinances of the House of the Lord. We look forward to gathering together as a stake for this special weekend.
Mahalo,
Kaneohe Hawaii Stake Presidency
October 18, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 18, Sunday 6:30 pm - SED @ Bishop’s House
October 20, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys and Girls) @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 20, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 20, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 23, Friday 6:00 pm - Ward Halloween Party @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 25, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 25, Sunday 1:30 pm - Stake Mission Prep @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 25, Sunday 3:00 pm - Stake Youth Committee Mtg @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 27, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys) @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 27, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October 27, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
MISSIONARY CORNER
Exciting news to share! Future Elder, Jonah Kekaula received his Call to Serve the Lord in the California Fresno Mission, Spanish Speaking - Reporting to the Mexico MTC on Dec 30th! 🔥💪‼️🇲🇽 Start date for home MTC is Dec 16th!
Congratulations to Elder Kekaula and his family ❤️
WARD ZONE INFORMATION
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Ward Ministering Plan: CLICK HERE
Ward Ministering Slides From Stake Conference: CLICK HERE
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