Valley Isle FellowshipLove God, Love His Church, Love His World1033 Waiale Road - PO Box 886Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: (808) 244-0865 Fax: (808)249-0235

IN THIS ISSUE: 1,2 Unity and Harmony 3 Welcome Pastor Roderick Jacinto 2,4,5,6 Announcements 7 Mission News 8 VIF Calendar

NEWSLETTERNovember 10, 2019 www.vifmaui.com

Unity and HarmonyPastor Stephen Kaneshiro

us to move forward. We are also asking, that all of you who are members of Valley Isle Fellowship, to sacrifice some time to come to our Business Meet-ing at 6:00 PM on November 24th in order to vote on either affirming or voting down this matter. We want you to have good information in order to pray through this issue so that we will be able to move in the direction of the Lord, whatever that choice might be. For us to decide without good information, is really doing a disservice to our Lord and to play right into the devil’s attack. For he would love to divide us with discord in order to prevent the cause of Christ from moving forward with great power and effectiveness. Finally, I want to keep everything in perspective. New Facilities are exciting and expensive. There-fore, they can consume the energy and drive of any church. However, facilities and buildings should never be the primary focus of the church. They should really take a lower priority because the major priority of every church should always be maturing in our love and obedience to the Lord. This means that Discipleship, Evangelism, Ministry, Missions, and Worship will always take priority over any New Facilities project. We need to put our greatest efforts in helping all of us grow in our love and commitment to Jesus Christ. We need to then put major emphasis into reaching out to those who are without Jesus.

Whenever we move towards accomplishing great and mighty things for the Lord, the devil will creep into the midst of God’s people to bring discord and division. We saw this happen in Valley Isle Fellowship when we were making vital decisions regarding the building of our present church build-ing here in Waikapu. We are proposing some significant matters in our Annual Business Meeting on November 24th that can bring the Lord great honor and glory. Therefore, we need to be aware of the devil’s schemes and work hard to honor the Lord rather than to yield to the devil’s attack. In an effort to bring unity and harmony at last Sunday’s November 3rd Listen-ing Session, we attempted to present all of the items that will be voted on November 24th as well as some other information that is vital to VIF.During our Listening Session, I believe we received a warning from the Lord to take an extra step in the devil’s attack by attacking him. We have decided to have an informational meeting next Sunday, November 17th, immediately following our morn-ing service. We will not be opening the Fellowship and Refreshment time until this meeting is over. We ask that you would stay for approximately 15 to 30 minutes as we cast a vision of what we believe God is moving us toward in ministry and in building new facilities in order to accomplish what the Lord seems to be leading us to. At our Business Meeting on Nov. 24th, we will be requesting up to $50,000 to be com-bined with the money that remains from the selling of the property that is now Waiale Elua, in order to move us into the Design phase of the new Ministry Facilities. These funds are available in our general funds, but we will be asking all of our members to approve the expenditure of these funds in order for

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Unity and HarmonyPastor Stephen Kaneshiro

Therefore, next Sunday’s informational meeting will also involve sharing where we believe God is lead-ing us in ministry and how these facilities will enhance our abilities to move effectively and powerfully towards accomplishing all that God places before us. All of this is about seeking to please Jesus by bringing Him nothing but glory and honor. Please come with a prayerful heart, one that is seeking His ways and His desires, not our ways and desires. May the Lord bless you generously as we all seek to bring Him the glory and honor that He so deserves.

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Operation Christmas Child 2019

Pick a wrapped box at the back table. Fill and Pray for a child to receive your box. Include a Note and a Photo of yourself and nine dollars for shipping and handling fees.

Return it the church by Wednesday November 20th

VIF Annual Meeting Sunday

November 24, 20196:00 PM

Church members are encouraged to attend.

Stay after the November 17th AM service. Find out what’s happening.

Sharing VIF Ministries and Facilities Vision

An informational briefing on what we need to begin the 1st phase to move us forward will be presented.

Welcome Pastor Roderick Jacinto

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Let’s all welcome and get to know him as he shares the word of God with us this morning:Roderick D. JacintoMarried to Arlene M. JacintoChildren:Naeomie Ruth 16yrs oldNehemiah Neil 15yrs oldCarl Nimrod 14yrs oldChaz Tobiah 6yrs oldLicensed to preach by Followers of Christ Fellowship, Southern Baptist Church in May 1993Ordained in the Gospel Ministry by Orani First Southern Baptist Church in June 2000Lead Pastor:Followers of Christ Fellowship Southern Baptist Church 1993 to 1998Orani First Southern Baptist Church 1999 to 2002Taguig Baptist Church 2003 to 2007Missions and Outreach Pastor - International Baptist Church of Manila 2008 to present

Board member of Two-Thirds World Network (TTWN)Vice President, Board of Trustee member and administrator of Southern Baptist School of TheologyBoard of Trustee chairman of Asia Pacific Mission InstituteEducation:M. A. in Gospel Ministry, Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, Baguio City, PhilippinesBachelor of Theology in Southern Baptist School of Theology, Makati City, PhilippinesBachelor of Arts in Political Science in University of the East, Manila, Philippines

Childcare Ministry Schedule

Today Nov 10 Team 2: Wendy C, Rihanna V, Lauryn I, Riley S

Nov. 17 Team 3: Francis C, Char C, Wayne S

Nov. 24 Team 4: Joanne R, Jezra S, Kayla R, Kaitlyn R

Dec. 01 Team 5: Carol S, Drezen F, Davin G, Jadelyn V

Dec 08 Team 1: Karen F, Alysha F, Melanie F

Church Cleaning Schedule

Week of November 14 - 16Team 4

Wendy I, Lynette K, Jennifer B, Jennifer R*, Paul R

Week of November 21- 23Team 5

Carol Sn, Makanani C, Margie B, Josie Y*

Week of November 28 - 30Team 6

Hubert I*, and the many hands that make light work

Week of December 5 - 7Team 1

Yeiko E, Elaine Y, Teri C, Cathy D, Kenneth K, Lucille K*

*Key MonitorSign-up on the back table

to be a part of thisministry.

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Announcements

Saturday November 16 from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM,

Pukalani Baptist Church will be having their Women’s Seminar.

They would love for you to join them. Lunch and snacks will be provided. If you would like more information, please call the church office at (808) 572-7968.

More flyer at the back tables.

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Announcements

Opportunities to Serve 1.Ushers: Seat people, Offering & Tithes, Lord’s Supper. 2.Greeters: Greet people, pass out newsletter. 3.Hospitality: Coffee ministry, purchase paper products & bathroom supplies. 4.Sound team: Sound technicians. 5.Music Team: Musicians & singers. 6.Buildings and Landscaping team: Yard work, misc. Maintenance of building. 7.Cleaning teams: Cleaning of Worship Center, bathrooms & lanais and restocking supplies. 8.Children’s ministry Team: Teachers to teach age related classes, and childcare. 9.Youth Ministry Team: Adult men and women to teach our youth. 10.Announcements team: Events or news. 11.Computer and PP team: Managing & input PP songs, sermon notes & announcements 12.Cameramen: Video service and take pictures at events, upload to website. 13.Website team: Maintain and update website. 14.SG Team Leaders: Disciple and lead a small group. Contact the church office at (808) 244-0865

Volunteers Needed!Join a team to be part of this

vital ministry caring for our little ones (on a rotation basis)

during morning worship service.Sign-up sheet at the back table. For more information, contact Josie OR

Steffen @ 264-0397

God First Coffee SecondCome and fellowship

(10:30 am - 11:30 am)Would you like to serve in the fellowship

ministry? Contact Rosy for more information @ 244-8185

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Our Creator gave us the responsibility to maintain this property as good stewards.

It is a large responsibility. Won’t you lend a helping hand as many hands make LIGHT work. Call the office at 244-0865

Announcements

Electronic Giving Now Available Go to our website at VIFMAUI.com and click on the GIVE button at the top of the webpage.

Follow the prompts or Text VIFMAUI to 77977. Thank you

Feel God pulling you into deeper fellowship with the family?

Wondering how He could use you to LOVE GOD,

LOVE HIS CHURCH, LOVE HIS WORLD?

WAYS to be INVOLVED:MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS

MISSIONS PARKING YARD WORKSETUP/BREAK/DOWN

Contact the Church Office (244-0865) to get plugged in!

Computer Ministry Schedule

November 10 Wayne Sniffen November 17 Alysha Fontanilla

November 24 Clarice Kaneshiro

December 01 Wayne Sniffen

MISSION NEWSNAMB Missionary Spotlight:

International Mission BoardConnecting in Prayer

https://www.imb.org/pray/

*Central Asian Unengaged PeoplesPraise God for how he’s moving among the Luli! A Tajik believer recently reported that there is a group of more than 100 Luli believers outside a major city in Uzbekistan. They are growing in their faith and are desiring to go to Tajikistan to witness to Luli Gypsies living in that country. It’s exciting to learn how God is moving and to look forward to seeing what will happen next! Please pray for these Luli believers to continue to grow in their faith and to have a clear vision for ministry and outreach, and pray for local believers in the area where they live to know how to spur them on in their newfound faith.* Deaf PeoplesThere are three main cities in a country in Central Asia where most of the Deaf people live and a few national believers live. Gretchen Snow* and her team will be going to visit them to encourage them and to share God’s stories. Pray for Gretchen and her team that they will be able to train these Deaf friends, teaching them Bibles stories and leading the Deaf group in these cities. (*name changed)* Macedonians of Macedonia(ma-suh-DOH-nyuns) - Team Macedonia writes: “Ministries are in full swing, and as the holidays are quickly approaching, we are looking at a very busy calendar in November. Please pray for plenty of opportunities to share the gospel and God’s love with the families and students whom our team will encounter this month. And ask God for the endurance that our team will need to keep pushing and to finish the year strong. Thank you!”* Nu of Colombia(noo) - Until recently, the language of the Nu people existed only in oral form. Colombian missionaries, Lia* and John,* are working to finish up some of the technical pieces of their language translation work with the Nu people. Lia is collecting words of the Nu language into a dictionary, writing down their grammar methods, and gathering Bible stories into books for the Nu to read as they begin to learn to read their language. Join the Nu People Team in praising God that the specific programs they needed to finish the work have been acquired. The work is nearly done. Pray that the Lord will reveal any issues that need to be addressed as the grammar and technical aspects of the language are put into written form. Ask that the process of completing the work will be smooth and quick. (*names changed)

Military Church PlantingFrom new recruits to retired veterans, more than 23 million men and women are part of the American military. They have given their lives to benefit the lives of others in ways that others can only imagines.

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Pray that planters can meet these unique needs, disciple new believers and mobilize the Church in powerful and strategic ways.

Valley Isle Fellowship Calendar

November 2019 10 9:00 am - Worship Service - Guest Speaker Pastor Roderick Jacinto 10:30 am - Sunday School 12:00 pm - Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm - Evening Service/Study 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday- Office closed 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting

13 6:30 pm - Youth Night 17 9:00 am - Worship Service - VIF Ministries and Facilities Vision 10:30 am - Sunday School 12 noon - Sunday School / Childcare meeting 6:00 pm - Evening Service/Study 18 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 20 6:30 pm - Youth Night

24 9:00 am - Thanksgiving Worship Service - Ordinance of Lord’s Supper - Catered Fellowship Lunch 10:30 am - Sunday School 6:00 pm - VIF Annual Meeting 25 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 27 6:30 pm - Youth Night 28-29 Thanksgiving Day Holiday- Office closed

December 2019 1 9:00 am - Worship Service - Lottie Moon Week of Prayer 10:30 am - Sunday School 6:00 pm - Evening Service/Study 2 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 4 6:30 pm - Youth Night 8 9:00 am - Worship Service

Valley Isle FellowshipPO Box 886, 1033 Waiale Rd., Wailuku, HI 96793

ph: (808) 244-0865 - vifoffice@vifmauihawaii.com - www.vifmaui.com

SUNDAY MORNINGSERVICE

Worship Service - 9:00 am

Sunday School - 10:30 am

www/facebook.com/valleyislefellowship

@VIFMaui

Senior PastorStephen Kaneshirocell: (808)419-8100

email: icastephen@gmail.com

SUNDAY EVENING SERVICEWorship/Study 6:00 pm

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Livestream Valley Isle Fellowship

Would you like be a member of Valley Isle Fellowship? Call the office at 244-0865 to get a membership packet of reading materials, then schedule a membership class.

Office Hours are from 7am-12 noon. Please feel free to call for an appointment after hours or leave a message.