Kahalu'u Ward Message 4/19/26

Kahaluu Bishop
Apr 18
4 min read

Life often asks us to be patient in ways we don’t immediately understand. Growth, answers, and even peace don’t always come instantly—they come over time, through trust and steady effort. Faith is a lot like waiting with quiet confidence, even when you don’t yet see the result.

As for example this past week was our ward conference and for zone 1 we went fishing. When we all went out to fish with our fishing poles we didn’t expect to catch something the moment the line hits the water. Instead we prepare our gear, choose the right spot, and then… we wait. Sometimes nothing happens for a while. But even then we don’t give up after a few minutes. We all stay still, alert, and hopeful, trusting that something is happening beneath the surface even if they can’t see it.

In the same way, in our spiritual life, we might pray, try to make good choices, or work on becoming better people—but not see immediate results. It can feel like nothing is changing. But just like fishing, something is happening beneath the surface. Our patience is growing. Our character is being shaped. Our faith is being strengthened.

And when the moment finally comes—like the tug on the fishing line—it reminds us that the waiting was never wasted. So when life feels slow or uncertain, remember the fisherman: stay steady, stay hopeful, and trust that what you’re waiting for is worth it. Sis. Lana Afualo

YW Class President, Kahalu'u Ward

Sacrament Schedule & Program

Apr 19, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Program: CLICK HERE
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Apr 19, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
Apr 19, Sunday 6:30 pm - Sunday Evening Discussion @ Bishop’s House
Apr 21, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys) @ Kaneohe Stake Center
Apr 21, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
Apr 21, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
Apr 23, Thursday 6:00 pm - Ward Temple Night @ Laie Hawaii Temple
Apr 26, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
Apr 26, Sunday 7:30 pm - BYU Mens Chorus Fireside @ Hon West Stake Center (Kalihi)
Apr 27, Monday 10:00 am - Funeral Services for Patriarch Patrick Kanekoa @ Kaneohe Stake Center (Viewing 8:30 am)

WARD ANNUAL EVENTS

Missionary Meals: Calendar needs attention please. Elder Frogley & Elder Fehoko need meals and visits! Please sign up to meet with the Elders using this MEAL CALENDAR, or call them at (808) 379-8012.
February - Chapel Clean Up
Mar 7 - Youth Etiquette Dinner
Mar 28 - Primary Easter Activity
Apr 5 (Sun) - Easter Sunday / General Conference
Apr 11 - Ward Conference Dinner
Apr 12 - Ward Conference
May - Chapel Clean Up
May 10 (Sun) - Mother’s Day Sunday
Jun 20 - RS Social
Jun 21 (Sun) - Father’s Day Sunday
Jun - YM High Adventure
Jun 8-12 - Stake YW Girls Camp
July - FSY
Sep 20 (Sun) - Sacrament Primary Presentation
Oct 23 (Friday) - Ward Halloween Party
Dec 5 - Ward Christmas Party
TBD - Ward Camp

MONTHLY FAMILY MESSAGE

STRENGTHEN MARRIAGES THROUGH FAITH AND PRAYER

Husbands and wives should work together to increase their Faith in Jesus Christ.

How can increase faith in the Savior help married couples strengthen their relationship with one another? They become more Christlike in their treatment of each other. They become more loving, helpful, gentle, patient and willing to listen to one another. They become more humble and willing to repent and follow the Savior's teachings. The more willing each spouse is to repent and become like the Savior, the more harmonious the marriage will be. Husband and wife are blessed when they pray together.

Gordon B Hinkley counseled: " I know of no single practice that will have a more salutary effect upon your lives than the practice of kneeling together as you begin and close each day. Somehow the little storms that seem to afflict every marriage are dissipated when, kneeling before the Lord, you thank him for one another, in the presence of one another, and together invoke his blessings upon your lives, your home, your loved ones and your dreams.

MISSIONARY CORNER

This past week was really slow because my companion was sick all week but started feeling better on Saturday so we were able to get some solid work in and get people to show up to sacrament. My week consisted of a lot of exchanges, shoutout elder miller, which allowed me to escape the house.

We had transfers this week and me and my companion found out that we are staying woohoo there is something different about this transfer though… president asked us on Sunday to meet us at his home to talk He then asked me and Elder Vili to be the new assistants to the president [AP's] Its honestly so humbling to have this opportunity to serve and grow. We are white washing in so its actually insane buuut we get to stay in the samoan program so im so grateful !! ill explain more about this week and how curazyyyy its been in my next (on time) email.

I love you all thank you for all the support, keep praying for me… hehe I need it. 74 for 74 time is tickinggg, have the best week ever !!

- Elder Fano