Kahalu'u Ward Message 5/3/26

Kahaluu Bishop
May 3
5 min read

Aloha Ward Family,

In this weekʻs Come, Follow Me lesson, we explore the theme of "Holiness to the Lord." It’s a powerful reminder that while the ancient Israelites built a physical Tabernacle to house the Spirit of the Lord, we are called to build lives that also do the same.

In Leviticus 19, the Lord gives a simple yet profound command:

"Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy."

What’s beautiful about this chapter is that the "holiness" spoken of isn't just about grand sacrifices or temple ceremonies; it’s also tied to how we treat one another and the charity we give to those around us. The Lord defines holiness through acts of daily discipleship: leaving a bit of our harvest for those in need, being honest in our dealings with our fellow men, and—most importantly—loving Heavenly Father and our neighbors as ourselves.

As we go about our busy schedules this week, let’s consider how our small, everyday actions can be a form of "offering" to the Lord. Whether it’s through a kind word, a moment of patience, or a "willing heart" in our service to each other (Exodus 35:5), we are each contributing to our individual holiness and the holiness of our ward family.

Brother Adam Laimana Executive Secretary, Kahalu'u Ward

Sacrament Schedule & Program

May 3, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Program: CLICK HERE
Zoom Link for Sacrament Meeting available upon request. Please contact Bishop Tano or Bro. Hirokawa. Don't be afraid to ask. We are happy to accommodate you.

Announcements

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We invite all members and friends to attend our upcoming Stake Conference on May 30–31, 2026, with Elder James R. Rasband serving as our visiting General Authority.
On Saturday evening, May 30th, we will hold the Stake Adult Session from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. On Sunday, May 31st, we will gather for the General Session of Stake Conference from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We encourage all members to attend and come prepared to be spiritually uplifted as we worship together as a stake.
Mahalo, President Kivalu Ramanlal President Benjamin Candari President Vaughn Chong Kaneohe Hawaii Stake Presidency -------------------------- The stake invites all singers to participate in a youth/adult choir for stake conference, Sunday, May 31. Rehearsals for ADULTS will be May 3, May 17, and May 24, 5:00PM, Kaneohe Stake Center. Please see our ward music leader for more information."
Mahalo for your continued support,
Colleen Tano & Sabian Ohai
Stake Music Leaders

Missionary Meals: Our missionaries need meals and visits! Please sign up to meet with the Elders using this MEAL CALENDAR, or call them at (808) 379-8012
- Please set appointments to renew your Temple Recommends before they expire. Bro. Laimana can assist you.
- May 3, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 5, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys) @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 5, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 5, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 10, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 12, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Valiant Activities (Boys) @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 12, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Youth Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 12, Tuesday 6:30 pm - Temple & Family History Night @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 17, Sunday 8:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
- May 17, Sunday 6:00 pm - Stake Seminary Graduation @ Kaneohe Stake Center

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.
UPCOMING
May - Chapel Clean Up
May 10 (Sun) - Mother’s Day Sunday
Jun 20 - RS Social
Jun 21 (Sun) - Father’s Day Sunday
Jun 1-5 - YM High Adventure
Jun 8-12 - Stake YW Girls Camp
July - FSY
July 20-24 - Ward Camp @Bellows AFB
Sep 20 (Sun) - Sacrament Primary Presentation
Oct 23 (Friday) - Ward Halloween Party
Dec 5 - Ward Christmas Party COMPLTED
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

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.

MOVIE CORNER

Hey Bishop Tano,

Didn’t land the role of Jesus, but I was cast as one of the Twelve Apostles—which turned out to be an incredible experience in itself. They flew me out to Utah for a week, covered everything, and even paid me well for the work.

We filmed a scene from Mark 4:36–41, when Jesus calms the storm. Being on the boat and seeing it unfold from the perspective of an apostle was something I won’t forget. It really made the story feel more human—despite witnessing miracles firsthand, even the apostles still struggled with fear and doubt. That stuck with me. It’s easy to overlook the ways Heavenly Father has shown up in our own lives when we get caught up in everything else. This was a powerful reminder for me to not lose sight of those moments.

Thanks for the recommendation to apply! Should be playing in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building starting around April 2027 when the SLC temple open house starts.

Aloha,

Adam Bede