Winter 2012

ESSENCE OF EVANGELISM | CORE VALUES | SURF’S UP! | BECOME A LEADER

THIS IS NEW HOPE: Evangelism

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WINTER 2012

EDITOR’S NOTE

Dear New Hope ‘Ohana, Every new year brings many changes, and New Hope O‘ahu is not exempt from this! You’ll see a change in the lobby area of our Ministry Center located at Sand Island, as new couches have been lovingly placed in the perfect spots and the walls and floors are getting a facelift.

Another change taking place this year is in Life at its Best magazine, which will be making the transition from a bi-monthly to a quarterly publication.

While there are many changes taking place at New Hope O‘ahu, our heart for Jesus and our purpose—to bring glory to His name and reach others—remains the same.

In this season of ratcheting back to the foundation of New Hope, I thought it would be fitting to talk about some of our church’s cornerstones. In this issue of Life at its Best magazine, you’ll find articles about the New Hope Core Values, the origin of the “doing church as a team (DCAT)” motto and the significance of “evangelism,” one of our church’s areas of spiritual growth.

Also included in this issue are various ministry profiles—ways you can get plugged in!—and a look back at our Christmas services and events.

Join me as we take a look at new ministries and changes while keeping the same heart for Christ …

Much love,

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CONTENTS WINTER 2012 | VOL.25

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MINISTRIES 15

The New Hope Mission Statement The Essence of Evangelism The Meaning of DCAT Core Values Sounding Off Surf’s Up! Going through the Servant’s Entrance Up and Running

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Wayne Cordeiro Kelli Shiroma c o p y e d i t o r s Robin Hart, Clairelane Yoshioka, Makana Wahinepio, Donna Mae Katsura and Chelsea Tyson managing editor

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How to Become a Leader in Your Church Getting a Jump on Jetlag A Fresh Start

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Larry Ganiron Larry Ganiron g r a p h i c d e s i g n e r Larry Ganiron d e s i g n e d i t o r Keone Moore p h o t o c o o r d i n at o r T. Y. c o v e r p h o t o Derrek Miyahara

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Derrek Miyahara, Larry Ganiron, Gaston Souza, T. Y., Jerome Osurman and Mel Picardal w r i t e r s

Wayne Cordeiro, Kelli Shiroma, Fred Alcain, Chad Brownstein, Makana Wahinepio, Pat Takenishi, Lloyd Arakawa, Jan Morinaga, Norma Reynolds, Aaron Nunez and Gary Lau

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Honolulu City Lights 2011: A Running Diary Christmas 2011 with New Hope “The Elephant Room” Evangelistic Efforts Our Talk with Tim Vocal Volunteers The Fight to the Finish Changes: Learning to Let Go

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Kelli Shiroma

kellishiroma@eNewHope.org 808.842.4242 ext. 210

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THE NEW HOPE MISSION STATEMENT THE GREAT COMMISSION CONVERTS SERVING SIMPLE PRESENTATION SAINTS DRAMA INNOVATION SHEPHERDING SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE CORRECTABILITY ENCOURAGE MINISTRIES MUSIC EQUIPPING PRAYER THE ESSENCE OF EVANGELISM DOING CHURCH AS A TEAM VALUABLE EVANGELISM ACCOUNTABILITY PRAISE WEEKEND SERVICES FRONTLINES FRUITFUL LEADERS MINISTER RECORDING LEADERSHIP PURPOSE THE MEANING OF “DCAT” FOUNDATION EFFECTIVE MINISTRY REDEEM VOCALISTS HULA COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL GROWTH DEVELOPING VOLUNTEERS CULTURE CREATIVE ARTS CORE VALUES: THE SPIRIT OF NEW HOPE DISCOVER DEVELOP HEARTFELT CORNERSTONE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BODY OF CHRIST SPIRIT EXTRAORDINARY

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THE NEW HOPE O‘AHU

MISSION STATEMENT byK E L L I S H I R OM A

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pho t o g ra phy by D E R R E K M I YAH AR A

esus’ last words to His disciples, commonly known as “The Great Commission,” exhort believers to take the Gospel and share it with all nations. The mission statement of New Hope O‘ahu stems from “The Great Commission,” according to Senior Pastor Wayne Cordeiro.

“Our purpose is to present the Gospel in such a way that turns non-Christians into converts, converts into disciples and disciples into mature, fruitful leaders who will, in turn, go into the world and reach others for Christ,” he says.

At New Hope, four main departments— commonly known as “the four E’s”—are essential to fulfilling the church’s mission statement: Evangelism, Edification, Equipping and Extension. Cordeiro outlines each department and the various ministries under each.

EVANGELISM

EDIFICATION

EQUIPPING

EXTENSION

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• Servant’s Entrance Ministry • Leadership Training • Life Stages • LEAD Midweek Services

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Music Tech Video Creative Arts

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Culture Call Community Commission

Good Works Good Will Good News Good Friends

“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age’” (Matt. 28:19-20).

“Evangelism has mostly to do with our weekend services because most people come to Christ at one of our services,” Cordeiro says. “All that you see on Sunday mornings and Saturday nights (at the New Hope O‘ahu weekend services) happens under evangelism.”

The various ministries under the evangelism fractal are posed with the same question: “What can we do to encourage our people (congregation) and win others to Christ through them?” Whether it’s through song, dance or video testimonies, those under the evangelism fractal strive to present the Gospel in creative ways to turn nonChristians into converts.

The second department is “Edification.”

The word “edify,” Cordeiro explains, means “to build up or to disciple.” “(After receiving Christ), those converts need to be discipled,” he says. “This is where all our small groups come under — we have life groups, LifeChange, Learn@ NewHope classes … all of those come under edification.”

Cordeiro says that the edification department includes the “culture” of New

Hope, or people’s desire to get involved in the church; the “call,” or ways people are plugged into the church; “community,” or small groups; and the “commission,” getting people ready to go back out into the world and reach others for Christ.

The next department is the equipping fractal, in which disciples are taught leadership skills and are encouraged to volunteer in the church’s various ministries.

“We want to turn disciples into fruitful, mature leaders … we equip them because we’re teaching them to observe and to do something with what they’ve been taught,” Cordeiro says.

The Servant’s Entrance Ministry— dedicated to connecting potential volunteers with church ministry leaders—leadership training, Life Stages (including Children’s Ark, the “One Generation” Youth Ministries, FUSE, the young adults ministry, and the Men’s and Women’s Ministries) and LEAD Midweek services are all included under the equipping fractal. Cordeiro emphasizes the importance of getting involved in the different ministries at New Hope.

“We’ve got to get back to what God’s

called us to do in the first place, where everybody’s a minister and everybody’s serving,” he says. “You’ve been called to this church for a reason and your calling is not a lesser calling than my calling. This church is only as devoted as you are because you’re the church!”

The final department is the extension fractal, in which equipped disciples have the opportunity to go back into the world and reach others for Christ. This fractal includes good works, which results in good will with people in the community and leads to them being open to the Good News and attending New Hope to develop good friendships.

“We take those that have been equipped and we send them back out into the world,” Cordeiro summarizes. “When you extend (your faith) and you go back into the world to reach others for Christ—inviting people to church—you bring them here and they get saved. This (our four departments) is like a combine — it just keeps going until we harvest all the state of Hawaii. The Bible says that none should perish, but ALL should come to repentance.”

“Our purpose is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such a way that turns non-Christians into converts, converts into disciples and disciples into mature, fruitful leaders who will, in turn, go into the world and reach others for Christ.” – NEW HOPE O‘AHU MISSION STATEMENT

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“To present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such a way that turns non-Christians into converts, converts into disciples and disciples into mature, fruitful leaders who will in turn go into the world and reach others for Christ.”

The Essence of

EVANGELISM byK E L L I S H I R OMA

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This is the mission statement of New Hope O‘ahu (NHO). Fulfilling this statement is dependent on four different areas of spiritual growth, known as the “Four E’s” — evangelism, edification, equipping and extension. In this issue, Life at its Best magazine sits down with Director of Evangelism Justin Smith to talk about the first “E” and why it remains central to both New Hope and the Kingdom of God.

The first part of New Hope O‘ahu’s (NHO) mission statement—“to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such a way that turns non-Christians into converts”—describes how the first “E,” or “Evangelism,” came to be. However, according to Director of Evangelism Justin Smith, “evangelism” specifically entails all efforts within the New Hope O‘ahu service, whether it’s inside the Farrington High School Auditorium or at an outside location like the Neal Blaisdell Center or Stan Sheriff Center.

“It (evangelism) entails anything we do in our services, which is inside the auditorium,” he explains. “What we do is present the Gospel in such a way inside the auditorium particularly so that non-Christians come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Everything that happens

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outside of the auditorium is the rest of the vision statement (edification, equipping and extension).”

The evangelism fractal encompasses many different ministries, whose goal is to program and produce the weekend services at New Hope O‘ahu. Smith explains that his immediate fractal includes the music department, led by Fred Alcain; technical services, led by John Tilton; video, led by Tim Savage and creative arts, led by Lanu Tilton. Smith takes it a step further and explains the different teams involved with each of these four tiers.

“Under music would be the musicians, vocalists, adult choir and the recording,” he says. “Under technical services, it’s lights, sound, stage and the technical director.

Under video, we have the weekend service and the TV

“It’s (evangelism) central to the Kingdom; Jesus said to go forth and make disciples, so evangelism is part of that. But it has to work

what I try to do with our team: if we’re in the Word, hand-in-hand (with the other areas)—evangelism can’t be without we’re praying and we’re doing all these spiritual edification, cause that’s part of the discipleship making process, disciplines, when we’re on stage evangelizing, as well as equipping and extension. So you really have to look at people will see Jesus and not us.” it like a team—disciples aren’t only converts and they’re not only Smith emphasizes that evangelism is not certain people growing; it’s all those areas (evangelism, edification, important to NHO only because it resonates with equipping and extension).” – PASTOR JUSTIN SMITH the heart of Senior Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, but also because evangelism was broadcast, and creative arts is dance, drama, part of Jesus’ heart and ministry. the programming team and then what we “It’s the heart of Jesus (to evangelize),” call an innovation team. The innovation he says, “but our pastor definitely has a gift team hasn’t started yet, but their goal is to of bringing people to understand the Gospel. do research and find new, exciting forms of We also have been given such a talented creative arts that we can redeem at church.” evangelism team, so we have great hulas, As the director of evangelism, Smith’s job dramas and videos. It’s a gift that God has is to help shepherd his team to know Jesus given us—the talent to present the Gospel better and to encourage others in their walks creatively. And that’s been in our New Hope with Him. DNA from the beginning—Pastor Wayne has “If we don’t know Jesus, we can’t always wanted to make sure there was a encourage people to Jesus,” he states. “We simple presentation of the Gospel in creative need to be sure we’re doing our devotions ways.” because if we’re not being filled by his Spirit, then we can’t represent Him well. That’s

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The Meaning of

DCAT byKE L L I SHI RO M A

pho t o g ra phy by D E R R E K M I YA H A R A

“Doing church as a team,” or “DCAT,” is a familiar motto heard around New Hope O‘ahu, yet many volunteers might not know how it originated or truly understand its meaning.

In a candid interview with Pastor Rod Shimabukuro, Life at its Best magazine uncovers the significance of DCAT and how it still applies to the New Hope ‘ohana today.

While the first “Doing Church as a Team (DCAT)” conference started in 1998, the phrase “doing church as a team” originated as one of New Hope O‘ahu’s foundations. As Senior Pastor Wayne Cordeiro was leading and building the church during its formative years, he put together a manual, which later turned into one of his books, Doing Church as a Team.

“Because of the masses of people, as organized and structured as he was, he (Pastor Wayne) put together this manual because it was a way to develop volunteers and leaders,” explains Director of Equipping

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Pastor Rod Shimabukuro. “The essence of ‘doing church as a team’ is really found in the heart of God and through Pastor Wayne, in that we want to equip the saints for the service

“It’s (‘doing church as a team’) the Word of God in principle that should be etched on the hearts of New Hope leaders. It parallels biblical principles and it’s that call on our hearts as leaders … we need to live this out in leadership and how we treat one another.”

– PASTOR ROD SHIMABUKURO

and work of the Kingdom. It’s specifically the heart of training and investing in people to discover, develop and deploy them to God’s services.”

Echoing this heart to partner together to serve God, the “Doing Church as a Team (DCAT)” conferences started as a means to train and equip emerging leaders in the church. From humble beginnings in 1998, DCAT conferences have since expanded and now visiting pastors and leaders are invited to attend.

“The conference was designed to train volunteers and leaders of New Hope,” says Shimabukuro, “and it expanded because people from the outside wanted to take a peek into what New Hope was about.”

In his book Doing Church as a Team, Cordeiro states that God loves to take

ordinary people and do extraordinary works through them. He writes, “Each of us has a God-given capacity to fulfill what He has asked us to accomplish … Doing church as a team isn’t one person doing a hundred things. It’s a hundred people doing one thing each — each doing what they do best.” This important cornerstone of New Hope continues to remain significant today, according to Shimabukuro.

“It should be uncompromising that we have the essence and principles of DCAT written on our hearts,” he says. “It’s something we need to live out … I’m excited about Pastor Wayne going back to and reemphasizing this. He’s not rebuilding what DCAT is; he’s refocusing our people on the original design of what New Hope was founded on.”

Never read Doing Church as a Team? Here are some gems from the novel.

“When you do church as a team, the pastor does not do all the work while trying his best to get as many as possible to help him. It’s everyone doing the work of the ministry, while the pastor is there to equip them. A church is only as strong as the involvement of its members, and the more each person takes ownership in the ministry of the church, the stronger it becomes. Only when we realize that God has called every one of us with an equally divine imperative can the church at large and our individual congregations begin to reach their fullest potential.” – PASTOR WAYNE CORDEIRO,

Designed for a Purpose: Similar to paddling a canoe, God designed His people to “stroke together” for a purpose. He has given each of us a gift or calling, and the combination of our gifts working in sync should give off such a joyful radiance that the whole world should notice.

God Has a Plan: God has saved each of us and given us a second chance. You and your church have a special assignment during your time here on Earth.

Every Member is a Minister: God designed His ministry to be fulfilled, but He leaves the individual roles to our choosing. Doing church as a team is a return to the way God designed the church to function — the ministry of the church is the divine responsibility of every one of us.

Pass the Baton: Passing the baton in ministry isn’t meant to be a sudden, last-ditch effort. Passing the baton is a function of our willingness to allow others into the joys of serving God. Alignment, the Power of Moving Together: If you want to build a strong team, you have to get everyone pulling together for the same cause. Alignment begins when every member understands your direction and echoes it in his or her heart.

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CORE VALUES The Spirit of New Hope byK E L L I S H I R OMA

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The Core Values of New Hope are often referenced, alluded to and can be found on brochures in the New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) Ministry Center. While the nine Core Values of New Hope were created in 1996—in the church’s beginning stages—they still prove essential to the ministry today, according to Senior Pastor Wayne Cordeiro.

“We knew what our mission statement was, but the question we (Dan Shima and I) were asking God was, ‘How are we supposed to do this? With what spirit should we carry this assignment out?’” Cordeiro recalls. “The ‘how’ is our core values. The core values are basically the spirit with which we carry out the purpose of New Hope.”

After much prayer and fasting during a retreat, Cordeiro and Shima came up with seven core values for New Hope, brought it back to be discussed with the church’s staff and a total of nine core values resulted.

Cordeiro marvels at how, even after more than 15 years, the Core Values of New Hope have not changed. On the contrary, he emphasizes the importance of ratcheting back to them and remembering to live them out.

“We even said (back in 1996), ‘If, in a year, we need to tweak them (the core values), let’s tweak them … but that’s been going on for 15 years now and they’ve still held true,” Cordeiro says. “We’re still having to work hard at staying true to the spirit of New Hope, not just the purpose of New Hope. The mission statement of New Hope is the purpose of New Hope, the unique purpose. Core values are the spirit with which we are to carry out the purpose of New Hope.”

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ow well do you know New Hope’s Core Values? Cordeiro touches upon each core value and discusses the significance of each.

Core Value 1: We believe that every person, Christian and nonChristian alike, is valuable to God and to His Kingdom.

PW: Everybody is valuable

because Jesus died for everybody … not just Christians, those who are fully saved or the nice people. No … everybody. We have to live with that spirit.

Core Value 2: We believe that “doing church as a team” is God’s design for effective ministry.

PW: I really believe that Ephesians 4:1112 is a foundational stone upon which New Hope is built — “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ …” This means the body of Christ won’t be built up until the saints do the work of the service. And the saints won’t do the work of the service until pastors build them up or equip them to do so. That’s what it means to “do church as a team.”

It’s Ephesians 4:11-12 … it’s an ancient mandate lived out in a contemporary way.

Core Value 3: We believe that a simple presentation of Jesus Christ in creative ways will impact and transform lives.

PW: The Gospel is still the power of God unto salvation. People are not tired of the Gospel; they are just tired of tired presentations of the Gospel. The Gospel, being the power of God, if presented with the same passion by which it was written by the disciples, has the power to redeem the world. The Gospel should be something given in a fashion that comes from a heart that’s been redeemed, so we make it as creative as possible so people will understand it. Some people understand through spoken word, others through word

pictures, and others through the arts, so I use all of them (when I preach). We utilize all these different means to preach the Gospel.

Core Value 4: We believe every member should commit to a lifestyle consistent with spiritual growth with honest accountability.

PW: Once we stop learning, we start dying.

God designed us to be growing beings; I believe all of us need to continually be growing in Christ. Growth isn’t real, true growth unless it has honest accountability.

We don’t want to be people who are affirming one another in an addicting way; we need to have not only praise, but we need to have correction. So we develop an environment of correctability in New Hope. We’re all learning, and when you’re corrected, it doesn’t mean you’re bad; it means you’re growing.

Core Value 5: We believe that every member is a minister who has been given gifts to be discovered, developed and deployed. We are a gift-based, volunteer-driven church.

PW: Every member is a minister, not just the pastor. As wonderful as it is for me to have been called to New Hope, my calling is not a higher calling than anybody else’s calling to New Hope, whether they’re singing, ushering or greeting. But nobody’s called to be an ardent spectator. We want them (the congregation) to discover what their gifts are so they can be a part of what God’s doing in this unique and fantastic church.

Core Value 6: We believe that God is worthy of our very best. Therefore, a growing spirit of excellence should permeate every activity.

PW: God gave us His very best, didn’t He? According to John 3:16, God gave His very best to us so we want to give our very best to Him. Some people might call New Hope “Hollywoodish” and say “New Hope is just about lights and flash,” when in actuality, we do what we do because we believe strongly that God is worthy of our very best.

Everything comes with a heart of excellence, a heart that’s

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genuinely thrown over the line. We believe that God is worthy of the best we can do, whether it’s a song, a choir, a multimedia presentation, our magazine or a sermon …

God’s worthy of our very best and we need to put our best foot forward.

Core Value 7: We believe that genuine love and caring relationships are key to the life of every endeavor.

PW: Often, the human psyche would rather settle for an illusion of health, rather than taking the time and effort to truly develop health. The same is true with relationships, but we need healthy relationships. If the relationships are not genuine, then you become religious (like the Pharisees).

Core Value 8: We believe that the most effective evangelism happens through people inviting people.

PW: Our greatest evangelists are the people of New Hope — it’s a neighbor, it’s a brother, it’s a sister, because when you have a relationship with somebody, God will use that to invite that somebody to Calvary.

Jesus came to bring relationships, so it’s through relationships that they (people) find Christ.

Core Value 9: We believe in identifying and training emerging leaders who are fully committed to Christ and who will reach their generation with the Gospel.

PW: One of the very first things Jesus did was He chose 12 disciples. He started handing the batons of faith not at the end of His ministry, but at the beginning of His ministry. We’re going to do the same thing, and we see the benefit of that — 124 (New Hope) churches have been planted because we believe that God is raising up young leaders through us. (Last November) I commissioned out Elwin Ahu — this is the 24th time I have done that in our 16 years and I believe we have another 24 or so in us to commission. That’s our heart and our goal.

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“The spirit with which you do something is just as important as the reason why you do something, if not more important. Lots of churches can have a mission statement, but if it’s carried out as if it were a burdensome task, crusade or a religious duty, then it would bring an atmosphere of uncomfortableness rather than invitation. We want the spirit of New Hope to be a spirit of excellence; I want them (visitors) to say, ‘The spirit of the people here is extraordinary.’

And I believe that spirit of excellence is developed through us keeping in step and adhering to the core values of New Hope.” – PASTOR WAYNE CORDEIRO

SOUNDING OFF EXPERIENCE CONNECT LAUNCH SENSES RECRUITMENT DESIRE ABUNDANCE TRAINING EXPERIENCE FELLOWSHIP TEACH FREE ASSIMILATION SIGHT PRAYER SURF’S UP!: MAKING WAVES WITH THE NHO SURF MINISTRY D.E.S.I.G.N. SOUND STRETCHING INDIVIDUAL STYLE POTLUCK PLUGGED IN TRAINING HEAR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE MEETINGS DELIVERED GROWTH PHASE GOING THROUGH THE SERVANT’S ENTRANCE EXERCISE INCREDIBLE LEADERS NUTRITION SERVE RECREATIONAL MINISTRY TOURS HEALTH BENEFITS INSTRUCTORS NATURAL ABILITIES POTENTIAL UP AND RUNNING POTENTIAL LIFESTYLE RETREAT SCHEDULE VALUE BREAK RESPONSIBILITY GRACIOUS NEW RECORDINGS SHADOW FUN TRANSITION TOGETHERNESS ADVANCE THE WORD OF GOD SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEST MIX MINISTRIES

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Sounding Off byC H A D B R OW N S T E I N

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pho t o g ra phy by JE R OM E OS UR M AN

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ew Hope O‘ahu (NHO) is a church for the senses. All five get stimulated at a typical weekend service — the feel of greeters, ushers and old friends welcoming congregation members with a hug; the taste and smell of an abundance of food that seems to be a staple for most New Hope events; the sight of creative arts being redeemed on stage and on the video screens; and the sound of music and sermons, compelling each of us closer to God. All five make up the New Hope experience as a whole. Each is important, but none perhaps more necessary than the last sense on this list — sound.

For those that can hear, what would church be without sound? How would the message be delivered? How would prayers be prayed and songs be sung? It’s a tough scenario to imagine. What makes it especially difficult to picture is that New Hope has been blessed with an incredible team of volunteers that consistently execute the sound needs of Hawaii’s largest church with the most gracious of hearts.

Leading this Sound Ministry of about 60 servants is Guy Arakaki. He has been a part of the Sound Ministry since its inception by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. There were four original members in addition to Arakaki.

Among them was Sam Fong, who can still be found mixing audio for the video recordings at every weekend service. Fong’s work is what can be heard on TV, DVD recordings and in the ‘Ohana tent. In the Farrington High School Auditorium, there are two more sound engineers. One of them, RJ Mitsuda, is located just offstage. His mix goes into the monitors so that the singers, musicians and pastors can hear each other and themselves (this allows them to stay in tune and in time). The other engineer can be found in the booth at the top of the Farrington High School Auditorium. This person’s audio mix is what the congregation in attendance hears during service. A vast majority of the time this position is filled by a volunteer.

But there are many more people than the three engineers that make NHO events audible. There are teams of people that come in before and after service to set up and break down, engineer assistants, stage hands, administrators and prayer warriors.

Not only do they fulfill the sound needs for service, but they also take care of events that happen throughout the week.

Many of the servants involved with the Sound Team came into the ministry with little or no prior knowledge of the technical aspect of acoustics. But their dedication to the Church and their willingness to fill a need has

proven enough for God to work with. Over the years, there have been special guests that come to perform at NHO (Casting Crowns, The Katinas, Nicole C. Mullen, etc.). Often, these artists bring their own sound engineers.

During their visits, the professional mixers will sit with New Hope’s team and do trainings.

NHO volunteers have also read books and learned through other venues about the esoteric side of audio.

Arakaki, who is also a volunteer, sets the example for the team in making sure that the ministry isn’t just about the task. Yes, the ministry’s main purpose is to support the Church’s events, but internally, the volunteers’ deeper purpose is to focus their hearts on becoming more Christ-like. The Sound Team has four “pillars” or fundamentals — their relationship with God, their relationship with others, becoming better leaders and learning the technical skills needed. They would like to be known as a prayer ministry first that does sound second, rather than vice versa.

“The discipleship that happens within our ministry (is the reason why I stay involved),” Arakaki says. “You see people growing from ‘I’m just out of prison, I don’t deserve to be here’ to the point where now they’re leading, they’re taking responsibility.”

Doing sound for the weekend services alone is a big task. Add in the youth, men’s and women’s ministries’ events, Midweek services, outreaches and concerts … the Sound Team is one very busy group of people.

At times, the team does get stretched thin, but their giving hearts supersede the demands.

There certainly is a need, however, for more volunteers. But don’t let the busy schedule intimidate you. Some volunteers are able to serve one service a weekend, and that alone helps out tremendously. All volunteers are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Interested in getting involved with the Sound Team? Call Char Au at (808) 842-4242 ext. 310 to plug into the ministry.

“There’s life change (in the Sound Ministry) right before your eyes … and you don’t get to see that if you’re just attending church.” – GUY ARAKAKI

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Surf’s Up!: Making Waves with the NHO Surf Ministry byKELLI SHI RO MA

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hether you are just starting out or you’re a seasoned surfer, the New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) Surf Ministry provides a surfing experience like no other for its members.

Although surfing is a big part of this ministry, it’s not the focus. Surfing is used as a means to introduce God to non-believers as well as facilitate fellowship among Christian surfers, according to Kirk Miyashiro, NHO Surf Ministry leader. “(Our purpose is) to advance the Word of God using surfing and provide fellowship with others Christian surfers,” he summarizes.

to see how attendees do in the water. Before seasoned surfers take beginners out one-onone for surf lessons, the ministry meets for announcements and prayer.

“I work in sharing the Word, and I just share something I heard during the (NHO) service,” Miyashiro says.

The ministry takes a potluck-style lunch break at 11 a.m., during which the ministry members enjoy fellowship. Usually, new ministry members attend the monthly surf meetings, according to Miyashiro.

“It’s about 15 percent regulars and 85 percent new people,” he confirms. “About 2030 people come each time.”

Miyashiro emphasizes that no prior surfing “It’s really simple — people just come down and experience is required to join it’s really easy to get involved. You just show up! the ministry, as Some people think you have to know how to surf; seasoned surfers serve as instructors no, we teach people how to surf and we’re also and teach beginners how to reaching out to surfers who are experienced. We surf. The ministry also provides use them as coaches or instructors to help in the boards that members can use. water. The Surf Ministry is not only something the The NHO Surf Ministry first started beginner surfer will enjoy, but the experienced 14 years ago when the church was still surfer as well.” – KIRK MIYASHIRO using the facilities at the University of The NHO Surf Ministry meets every third Hawaii at Manoa Stan Sheriff Center. Although Saturday of the month at Kalaeloa Beach the NHO Surf Ministry originated as a means Park at 8 a.m. The session starts with a land to pass time in between services, it has evolved briefing on how to surf and a 40-foot swim test into a recreational yet evangelistic ministry.

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“The setup people would set up (for the church services at Stan Sheriff) at 3 or 4 a.m. and would have to wait until the end of service to breakdown, around 12:30 p.m. (on Sundays),” Miyashiro remembers. “We needed something to do in between so we went surfing and that’s how the Surf Ministry started.”

In addition to the monthly sessions, the Surf Ministry usually provides a Surf Camp during

a weekend in July. About 100 people attend the camp at Kalaeloa Beach Park, and the program includes Bible readings, breakfast, surf lessons and lunch.

“It’s (the camp) from Friday after work to Sunday after lunch,” explains Miyashiro.

“Sometimes, though, we don’t have enough people for the Surf Camp; if we don’t have enough setup people (for the camp), we just

have the leaders’ retreat.”

The leaders’ retreat is a more recent establishment that has taken place in the ministry. It’s usually during the late summer or early fall, according to Miyashiro, and a program similar to the one at the Surf Camp takes place.

Miyashiro encourages both new and seasoned surfers alike to come out to Kalaeloa

Beach Park for a fun surfing experience that will connect believers while introducing the Gospel to non-believers.

“I just love it,” he says. “It’s so much fun and it’s very fulfilling. You have to come and experience it!”

Interested in joining the NHO Surf Ministry? Contact Kirk Miyashiro at newhopesurf@hotmail.com or (808) 396-3380.

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Going Through the Servant’s Entrance byKELLI SHI RO MA

pho t o g ra phy by D E R R E K M I YA H A R A

“I want to see the Servant’s Entrance Ministry grow into something that’s going to be of value to God and to His people. When you get a person that’s sitting in the pews—the congregation—into serving, then they start really growing spiritually. It puts value into their life; it helps them to realize their fullest or near-fullest potential and how they can serve God.” – DONNA MAE KATSURA

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any years ago, the New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) Servant’s Entrance Ministry, coined by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, formed with a mission to connect potential volunteers with leaders of ministries in which they were interested.

The ministry underwent a transition about four years ago, changing its name to “Belong.”

However, February 2012 marks the official re-launch of the Servant’s Entrance Ministry, dedicated to the same purpose of connecting potential volunteers into various ministries.

The vision behind the Servant’s Entrance Ministry is to ensure that NHO members transition from sitting in the congregation to serving in ministries. The Servant’s Entrance Ministry exists to assist NHO ministry leaders and volunteers to reach their fullest potential, supporting them through recruitment, assimilation and training.

“Our goal is to have every member of the church discover, develop and deploy their God-given gifts to be used in ministry to expand our reach to those who need new hope in Christ,” says Donna Mae Katsura, the ministry’s leader. “In the past, we’ve had people call or send e-mails, saying they want to serve, and nobody gets back to them … we don’t want to have that happen anymore.”

Starting in February, the Servant’s Entrance Ministry will have a table under the Concierge tent during the New Hope O‘ahu weekend services, where potential volunteers can sign

up for backstage campus ministries tours, take a spiritual gift test and inquire about the church’s different ministries. The Servant’s Entrance Ministry also works with ministries to have interested volunteers shadow the ministry leaders to see if they enjoy it and if the ministry is a good fit for them. If not, the Servant’s Entrance Ministry will aid the interested volunteer in finding a different ministry to serve in.

“During the ‘Backstage’ tour, you can view all of our serving ministries at the New Hope O‘ahu campus,” says Pastor Rod Shimabukuro, director of equipping. “We offer tours at various times, convenient to fit your schedule at our weekend services.”

Individuals are also encouraged to take the D.E.S.I.G.N. Spiritual Gifts course, a oneday class that will help individuals discover their God-given passions, gifts and talents.

Through D.E.S.I.G.N.—which stands for Desire, Experience, Spiritual Gifts, Individual Style, Growth Phase and Natural Abilities— individuals will discover how God designed them and grow in their understanding of how God wants to use them for His purposes.

Watch the bulletin announcements for more details on this upcoming course.

Interested in joining the Servant’s Entrance Ministry or want to get connected to a particular ministry? Contact Donna Mae Katsura at donnamaekatsura@eNewHope.org.

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Up and Running byKELLI SHI RO MA

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ooking for healthy ways to start off 2012? Hit the ground running with the New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) Running Ministry, which will be launching in January.

While the ministry officially launches in 2012, ministry leader Milton Oka says that the NHO Running Ministry began informally with the Great Aloha Run (GAR) training in mid-December.

“The GAR training will start on Dec. 18, so the Running Ministry will start then,” says Oka, during our interview in November. “(At that time) I’ll find out who’s interested and that’ll be the core group (for the ministry).”

Milton encourages those who enjoy running or walking to sign up for the Great Aloha Run, which takes place on President’s Day (Feb. 20) at 7 a.m. Church attendees can sign up for the GAR with New Hope, which is just one of many companies in the Presidents 100 Club. The deadline to sign up for the GAR is Jan. 27.

“Participants just have to send in the

New Hope can receive extra benefits and goodies because of the church’s membership in the Presidents 100 Club. Benefits include receiving a goodie bag at the GAR Expo (Feb. 17-19 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center), participating in “Ho`omaika`i,” the GAR Post-Race Party at Aloha Stadium on race day, and entering a drawing to receive a round-trip airfare for two on United Airlines.

“The goodie bag at the GAR Expo has some products that participants can try, the post-race party includes food and a massage, and the roundtrip for two is to anywhere in the continental U.S.,” Oka says.

For those looking to prepare for the 8.15mile course, there are GAR “In Training” weekly workshops hosted by Kaiser Permanente.

“The GAR ‘In Training’ workshops all take place during the weekend,” Oka says.

“They’re usually on Sundays. The ‘In Training’ workshops are free for anyone that’s registered for GAR and they meet at Kapiolani Park. I’m thinking that all the New Hope participants can meet at 6:15 a.m.

“I think sometimes, as Christians, we have a for prayer, fellowship and stretching in front cavalier attitude about health. We just think, of the Waikiki Shell Box office (in the ‘It’s my time to go; the Lord’s calling me home,’ parking lot), then go to Kapiolani Park for the but (in actuality), we haven’t really been ‘In Training’ workshop at 6:45 a.m.” responsible for that part of our lives, taking care Even though the GAR is a one-day of our bodies. One of the goals for the running event and training for it ends in February, ministry is overall wellness — that all of us who Oka wanted to promote running as love God can live longer, especially our leaders a means to having a healthy lifestyle. and those who help us continue to walk with About two years ago, Oka wondered if Christ.” – MILTON OKA there was some way to encourage church entry form—which can be picked up at the attendees to lead healthier lives by forming a Concierge Desk at New Hope O‘ahu—with health or fitness ministry. their $35,” Oka says. “If participants pick up “I was asking God if there was some way the form somewhere else, they will need to running could be used to help other people,” write our New Hope group code on it, which he says. “The idea was to create something is 175.” for leaders, pastors and people that make an Those who sign up for the GAR through impact in the world for Christ to improve their

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health. Usually, when we’re doing ministry, sometimes exercise and nutrition might be one of the first things to go.”

Oka says that he felt led to start a running ministry not only because he likes running, but also because the activity has numerous health benefits.

“Running works everything,” he says. “It works your heart, your legs, and if you do

long runs, it even works your upper body. (For me) it’s a way to keep fit so I can live for God longer.”

One of Oka’s long-term ideas for the NHO Running Ministry is to have the group meet around 6:30 a.m. on Sundays, have prayer, fellowship and do a run at Kapiolani Park, then have breakfast together and attend New Hope O‘ahu.

“We’re trying to make this more of a lifestyle,” says Oka. “Like how we always say ‘doing church as a team’ at New Hope … we’re doing life as a team — doing things that we would normally do separately, together. I know it could be inconvenient for people to involve others in their lives in what we consider everyday tasks (like running). People can run separately, according to their own schedule,

but we want to have this (ministry) planned so we can actually do these things together.”

Interested in joining the NHO Running Ministry or want more information about the Great Aloha Run (GAR)? Contact Milton Oka at (808) 373-0245.

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Surgical Weight Loss Institute at

Castle Medical Center

Our Surgical Weight Loss Institute helps people who are obese regain their health through weight loss surgery. The institute offers a comprehensive program that brings together a team of experts to assist with the physical and emotional effects of obesity through surgery, education, diet and exercise. Working hand in hand with our Wellness Center, caring for body, mind and spirit, we successfully transform lives.

Castle Medical Center’s Surgical Weight Loss Institute is a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, credentialed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, designated

by Blue Cross Blue Shield America (BCBSA).

For more information on the Surgical Weight Loss Institute, please call 263-5176, or visit our Web site at castlemed.org 24 Life@itsBest WINTER 2012

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BECOMING A LEADER IN YOUR CHURCH GODLY FOUNDATIONS GREAT ASPIRATIONS DESTINATION BLESSED FUNCTION TRAVELING LEADER KINGDOM OF GOD AMAZING OUTSTANDING TRUTH GIFTS OVERSEER FATIGUE WALK ABOVE REPROACH GETTING A JUMP ON JETLAG RESULTS CHARACTER SYMPTOMS TALENT TEMPERATE FORGIVENESS CONFLICT PRUDENT BELIEVER ADJUST ANNOUNCEMENTS WISE MIRACLES HOSPITABLE IMPORTANT MINIMIZE RESPECTABLE CHOPPED MEMBERS MINISTER COVENANT A FRESH START COMMUNITY FAITHFUL KIND MISSIONS SLEEP CHRISTIANITY: RESULTS, NOT REPUTATION COOPERATE KNOWLEDGE MELATONIN MISSION STATEMENT CONSISTENT STEWARD GENUINENESS INVOLVED DIGNITY ENJOYMENT STREAMLINED COMPASSION REPUTATION LIFE

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Becoming a Leader in Your Church byWAYNE COR DE I R O

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Great Aspirations Aspire to be a leader! Aspire to be someone whom God uses! Don’t look at it as something unreachable; look at it as something you can do.

The Bible says it’s great if you aspire to be a leader or an overseer. If anyone aspires to the office of an overseer or a leader, it is a fine work they desire to do because this is what the Lord wants us to do.

What is God giving you as your dream? Tell yourself that you can do it. If God wants to provide and make you a flame, you can do it.

Remember: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13).

Don’t limit God! Only you can determine how much God will do in your life. If God is willing to use my life, I am for it. If any man wishes to be a leader, it is a fine work.

• Faithful Stewards Here are some personal attributes of an overseer or a leader:

• Above Reproach There cannot be one blot on your life that people look at and will question. If there is even one blot, you are not above reproach.

Your life is so outstanding and people say you are a great guy, but … what about this? You must be above reproach.

• Temperate Temperate means you don’t have extremes in your life. You need to make sure you are a man or woman of temperance and that you don’t overdo anything. You keep everything to a tempered, even keel.

• Prudent/Wise Though there is freedom in Christ, don’t dress in such a way that you no longer command respect. You will have a hard time ministering to people if you do. Stay respectable because you are representing Jesus Christ.

• Hospitable There are those who are great people with great skills, but they aren’t very hospitable. Be hospitable and kind to one another.

Be free, not necessarily from money, but from the love of money. Be free from the love of money so that you use money for God’s purposes. When God sees that you are faithful in that way, He will funnel a lot more through you because He needs faithful people to steward funds well. The Bible says that God is the One who is your source.

• Manages Household If a man cannot manage his own household well, how will he take care of the church of God? He must keep his children under control with all dignity.

•G ood Reputation Outside Church What is your reputation like outside the church? What do people outside the church, who are not Christians, think of you? If people who don’t even know the Lord can’t see you as a leader, then you are not a leader.

In addition to personal attributes, there are two things that are very important for you to understand about the local church and congregation.

1. The Need to Develop a Mission Statement There is a need to develop a mission statement for ministry among both the lay people and all of us as members of a church.

“For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith” (Rom. 12:1-6).

Four Key Cornerstones in the Mission Statement of a Local Church: 1) Every Believer is a Minister The Bible says that every believer is a minister.

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and, therefore, God tells us to exercise them accordingly. You will be used in giving away gifts. If there is a need, go and minister because God just may very well use your gift in that way.

3) Every Ministry is Important There is none “less important.” Every ministry is important and it doesn’t depend on the wattage that will measure its importance. God determines your wattage. Just make sure you stay plugged in and draw on His power to shine your light so you can give direction.

4) W e Depend on Each Other and Must Cooperate to Get the Job Done We really depend on each other. When everyone is involved, it honors God because God senses a unity in our midst and that is what He is really looking for.

2. D evelop a Streamlined Simple Structure Four Covenants of a Local Church: 1) Church Home Every one of us has to make a covenant about a home church because everyone who wants to be a leader in the Body of Christ needs to be a member of a home church. God will use someone who says they will be open and available to any ministry at any time and will be accountable to a church.

Sample Church Home Covenant: I believe that every believer needs a church home, where they have a pastor, consistent accountability, systematic, balanced and relevant Bible teaching and ministries that are vital and fruit bearing. I believe God has brought me to this church to be involved in sharing the responsibilities of my church, being loyal to keep its unity and by believing in the vision that God has given us.

I believe that God has given me a home church and you as well. If I am not accountable and “leap frog” to other churches when things get hot here, then I will never grow. We need to put our roots down in one place and let God systematically speak to us in such a way that there is accountability and submission and there will be great fruit.

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2) Character Building If there is no character, you will have a hard time in leadership. It doesn’t mean you have to be perfect; we are all growing and making mistakes.

Sample Character Covenant: I realize that true ministry will flow from who I am becoming more than through what I am doing. Therefore, I will support and cooperate with the Holy Spirit and what He is doing in me by reading His Word and applying it to my daily living, relationships, conversations and thoughts. My goal is to be like Jesus in my heart and my life.

I have to be willing to have God work on my character. If I am unwilling, I can stay in the church, but I won’t grow.

3) Consistent Ministry This is after you find your home church and you are willing to have the Holy Spirit deal with areas in your life.

Sample Ministry Covenant: I will serve the Lord through this church by discovering my spiritual gifts, developing them and building the three habits of a daily quiet time with God, a weekly tithe to God and regular fellowship with other Christians.

4) Community and Missions There are decisions we need to make in our hearts if we are going to be leaders.

Sample Community and Missions Covenant: I commit myself to be a godly influence in my community and world by using my gifts, relationships, talents and contacts in such a way that the Holy Spirit can use them to lead someone to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

As the church grows larger, we begin to have a greater reservoir of talent that is resident and not in use. What starts to happen in a large church is we begin to build a big reservoir of talented people who aren’t investing their talent. God says it’s your responsibility to take that talent and invest it.

Let me challenge you to be a part of that core ministry of leaders in your church. Help enlarge that number because of your talents!

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HEALTH TIP

Getting a Jump on Jetlag byPAT TAKENI S HI , Rph

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veryone has an internal clock that signals you when it is time to sleep and when it is time to get up. This internal clock may be disrupted when traveling through several time zones and appears to disrupt people more so when venturing eastward.

Traveling in itself can be a stressful and tiring activity, contributing to the fatigue you may experience upon arrival to your destination.

There are tips you can use to avoid jetlag.

Some of the symptoms of jetlag include fatigue, headaches, stomach discomfort, irritability, difficulty concentrating and trouble trying to fall asleep and maintaining sleep, which can last for several days. In addition to the travel itself, the new environment such as the hotel room or the unfamiliar bed may also contribute to the physiological symptoms.

There are things you can do to try and minimize jetlag, such as anticipating your new time zone (sleep on the plane if arrival is in the morning or stay awake if arrival is in the evening), being well rested prior to traveling, starting to adjust to your new time zone a few days before departure (i.e., going to bed and getting up according to that time zone), avoiding dehydration on the flight, abstaining from caffeine and alcohol during the flight and stretching and walking around during the flight.

Our sleep patterns are regulated by the pineal gland, which secretes a hormone called melatonin. Darkness tends to stimulate the secretion of melatonin

while light tends to suppress its secretion.

Concentrations of melatonin in our bodies are low during the day and begin to increase in the early evening.

The dietary supplement melatonin is sold to promote sleep; however, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) did a study that showed various other uses of this hormone. In addition to insomnia, melatonin appears to help with breast cancer, prostate cancer, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and may reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Several studies from UMMC report taking 0.5–5 mg of melatonin one hour prior to the bedtime of your final destination may help with jetlag. Another study suggested taking 1–5 mg one hour before bedtime two days prior to travel and continuing for 2-3 days upon arrival.

Jetlag affects travelers that cross time zones especially when traveling eastward.

There are a variety of symptoms of jetlag that may interfere with the pleasure of your travel; however, there are things you can do prior to traveling, while flying and upon arrival to decrease the symptoms of jetlag.

The next time you decide to travel, try these tips to minimize jetlag and increase the enjoyment of your travel.

ASK PAT Have questions about prescription medications, over-thecounter products or herbal supplements? Ask pharmacist Pat Takenishi! Call 691-8925 to get your health-related questions answered today!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW HOPE O‘AHU’S PREMARITAL & MARRIAGE SEMINAR

January 9, 16 & 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

LEAD Center Contact Community Care Ministry, (808) 842-4242 ext. 451 Emotional battles in relationships are the pressures we all face in everyday life. There is no doubt that relationships take hard work and couples will definitely struggle. We are “imperfect people becoming perfected in Christ.” We will touch on subjects of conflict resolution, faith and trust in God and how to die to self and live in forgiveness.

Jan. 9 - Pastor Rod & Beckie Shimabukuro “Leadership and Submission” Jan. 16 - Pastor Randy & Jeannie Furushima “The Secret of Sustaining a Lasting Relationship” Jan. 23 - Pastor Marcus & Laura Sanders “He Said, She Said — Healthy Communication”

NHO SURF MINISTRY

Every third Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.

Kalaeloa Beach Park (Campgrounds) Contact Kirk Miyashiro, (808) 396-3380 The New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) Surf Ministry is geared to deliver the Gospel to all who will join us at the beach. Free surf lessons followed by a message and worship. A 40-ft. swim test is required for those who want lessons.

It’s okay to bring your surfboard, but one is not required; we have boards on hand for beginners.

PRE-MARITAL CLASSES

Feb. 11–April 7, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

New Hope O‘ahu Warehouse Contact Community Care Ministry, (808) 842-4242 ext. 451 These classes are for couples desiring to get married, as they will learn to build godly foundations for marriage.

DIVORCE RECOVERY MINISTRY

Fridays, 7-9 p.m.

New Hope O‘ahu Warehouse Contact Lori Gandeza, (808) 222-9077 This ministry provides support and healing for those suffering from broken marriages.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

LEAD Center Contact Susie Lam, susielam@mac.com Join “Women in the Word” every Tuesday night! Childcare is provided. For details, call Lynette Arakawa at 561-2306. The “Women of Hope” Book Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 999 Wilder Avenue.

For details, call Debbie Hee at 721-5632.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST

Fridays, 7 p.m.

Ministry Center Contact Don Yanaga, (808) 230-0611 Find freedom from drugs and alcohol through Jesus Christ.

DIVORCE CARE

Mondays, 7-9 p.m.

Ministry Center Contact Reggie Goo, (808) 845-7947 Find healing and support from the negative effects of divorce.

SAVE THE DATE!

February 1-3, 2012 “In the Power”: A DCAT Experience Check out conference information on the New Hope website!

NHO SURF MINISTRY Every third Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.

Kalaeloa Beach Park — Campgrounds area, call for directions Contact Kirk Miyashiro, (808) 396-3380 The New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) Surf Ministry is geared to deliver the Gospel to all who will join us at the beach. Free surf lessons followed by a message and worship. A 40-ft. swim Life@itsBest WINTER 2012 31

RECIPE

A Fresh Start

photog ra phy by GAS T ON S OUZ A

After all the holiday buffets and Christmas parties, what better way to start off the new year than with healthy yet delicious dishes. With these appetizing recipes provided by the New Hope O‘ahu’s Morning Star Café, eating healthy never seemed so easy.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD

by Lloyd Arakawa

INGREDIENTS

Romaine lettuce 2 eggplants, sliced diagonally, ¼ inch 2 zucchinis, sliced diagonally, ¼ inch Red, yellow and orange peppers (one each), sliced lengthwise 1 can olives — Kalamata, green or Spanish Feta cheese Olive oil Garlic salt Pepper Balsamic vinegar dressing 32 Life@itsBest WINTER 2012

DIRECTIONS

Drizzle olive oil over eggplant, zucchini and peppers. Season liberally with garlic salt and black pepper.

Grill on a George Foreman grill or in a skillet. Cool. Slice Romaine lettuce into bite size pieces and layer with the veggies. Top with olives and Feta cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar dressing.

EASY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

by Jan Morinaga

INGREDIENTS

½ lb. lean hamburger ½ round onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 large potato, diced 2 (12 oz. cans) V8 tomato juice ¼ head cabbage, chopped in 2-inch pieces 3-4 cans chicken broth ¾ T Italian seasoning or parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Sauté hamburger; remove any fat.

Add chopped onions and cook until transparent. Add celery and carrots; fry about two minutes.

Add the chicken broth and simmer until carrots are cooked.

Add potatoes and tomato juice.

Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.

Note: You can add or substitute vegetables, such as zucchini or corn, or add a can of black beans.

Be creative … the sky’s the limit!

POACHED SALMON WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE

by Norma Reynolds

INGREDIENTS

4-5 pieces of salmon fillet (skinned) 2 cloves of garlic 2 T butter 1 tsp olive oil 2 C water 2-3 T capers 1 whole lemon (juice) Salt and pepper to taste ½ C white wine 1 T corn starch 1 C half and half

DIRECTIONS

Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil. Add water and simmer. Add capers, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add salmon pieces and simmer for three minutes on each side. Take out salmon and place the liquid in a separate pan.

Add the white wine, corn starch (mixed with water) and a pinch of sugar; simmer. Add the half and half. Thicken and pour over salmon. Serve and enjoy.

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DAILY DEVOTIONS

CHRISTIANITY: RESULTS, NOT REPUTATION date

January 7th Devotion

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“When the men had come to Him, they said, ‘John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”’ And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions and evil spirits, and to many blind He gave sight. Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard; that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me’” (Luke 7:20-23).

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Jesus’ reputation was spreading far and wide by this time.

His miracles were seen or heard about, and it reached the ears of John the Baptist.

When envoys were sent to inquire about the Messianic prophecy being fulfilled, Jesus didn’t answer them directly. He instead points to the results of ministry and has them discover the truth for themselves.

If Jesus were some self-proclaimed “guru,” then it would simply be by popular opinion and self-proclamation. His position would be based on reputation.

But here, Jesus gives us a great truth. He tells us that the genuineness of Christianity is not measured by how much we know alone. It is based on results — lives that have been changed, miracles and in the sharing of the Gospel out of compassion.

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This is true even today. God measures our walk with Him, not by our reputation or the amount of our knowledge, but by life change and by the degree of our increased compassion. Our walk is measured not just by the ability to receive the Gospel, but by sharing it — not for status or for show, but sharing it out of compassion.

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Lord, please help me to have a life filled with results, not just reputation. As New Hope becomes more and more known, it is easy to ride on reputation. May it not be so.

Help me to keep my hand to the plow and not look back.

I so desire to be fit for the Kingdom of God! When people see me, may they always see You working through me in miracles and compassion. In the name of Him who is the Author of miracles moved by compassion, amen. byWAYNE CORDEIRO

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HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS 2011: A RUNNING DIARY DISCUSSION FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION APPROACHES VISITORS PREPARED MESSAGE FESTIVITIES SPEAKER INSPIRING PANEL SPECIAL DEVOTIONS GEAR PROGRAM PLANNING CHRISTMAS 2011 WITH NEW HOPE HEARTFELT RESTORE WORD PASTORS CHALLENGE ARRIVAL EMPTY SIMULCAST SPEAKING SERVING TRUTH HIDDEN GIFTS “THE ELEPHANT ROOM” CHANCE BLUNT CONVERSATIONS IMPACT HULA BEST DANCE IRON SHARPENS IRON SET UP DECISION DRAMA CHRISTMAS STAGE CARPETING INSIGHT SYSTEM EXPERIENCES CONTROL MINUTES IDEAS BLESSED PERSPECTIVE MESSAGE SPIRIT TEACHINGS OF JESUS CREATIVE ARTS BROADCAST PERFORMANCES QUESTIONS GRATITUDE SIMPLE STRUCTURE PERFECTED LIGHT AWE WORSHIP EVENTS

Winter 2012

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Honolulu City Lights 2011: A Running Diary byF R E D A L C A I N

Many members of New Hope O‘ahu (NHO) attended Honolulu City Lights Opening Night 2011, a time of fellowship and Christmas festivities at Honolulu Hale. Pastor Wayne Cordeiro prayed over the city before the official Christmas tree lighting took place. In this diary-like entry, NHO Music Director Fred Alcain gives Life at its Best magazine a sneak peek at all that happened behind the scenes at the event.

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photog ra phy by DE R R E K M I YAH AR A

“… let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

December 3, 2011 Honolulu City Lights Opening Ceremony and Concert.

It went something like this …

6:30 a.m.

Jeff Weinkauf (New Hope International tech director) picks up Digico D9 sound board from Hawaiian Air cargo. From there he goes to Farrington High School to pick up band gear.

8:30 a.m.

Stage set up begins. We believe that God is worthy of our very best … and this is no ordinary Honolulu City Lights set up. I’ve been involved in this event and this is by far the biggest and best production set up ever!

9:15 a.m.

Made the mistake of trying to carry a set of sub speakers up the stairs. My back’s gonna pay for that tomorrow!

12 p.m.

Lunch break!

7:30 a.m.

Arrival at Honolulu Hale.

12:04 p.m.

Set up continues. Special thanks to all the over-achievers who refuse to sit for more than five minutes to eat …

7:40 a.m.

Empty the trucks!

12:30 p.m.

Here comes the rain and wind.

1:20 p.m.

Line-check. Someone set up our wireless system backwards … sorry! Thanks Jeff for figuring it out.

2 p.m.

D9 (main sound board) crashes.

Here’s where God reminds us that He’s in control. Yes, there’s rain, there’s wind and there’s system failures, but God is in control.

2:30-4:30 p.m.

God has blessed us with an awesome sound and tech team.

Through the challenges, the hearts and spirits of these mighty men and women never swayed.

When you see these servants of God at church, please take a moment to express your gratitude to these Frontlines warriors.

4:30 p.m.

NHO team begins to arrive for soundchecks. One of the perks of knowing the producer (John Tilton, aka NHO pastor of administration and vicepresident of Tihati Productions) is that we get a full soundcheck.

5:30 p.m.

Anguay sisters—Jana, Jewl and Tori—head over to the lighting ceremony, where they will sing two songs as part of the formal program where Mayor Peter Carlisle will officially light the big tree.

6 p.m.

Mayor’s program starts.

Emceed by Michael W. Perry, the program gets off to a rocky start as a heckler disrupts the TV countdown and confuses the stage manager. Perry coolly and calmly ignores the disrupter.

6:15 p.m.

Here’s the moment we’ve been waiting for. Pastor Wayne Cordeiro takes the podium to

pray for the city of Honolulu.

This moment alone deserves a chapter in a book … but I’ll sum it up with a song lyric: “And if our God is for us Then who could ever stop us; And if our God is with us, Then what could stand against” (“Our God”). “… the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much” (James 5:16). Majority wins! God bless this city!

6:20 p.m.

The Anguay sisters sing, “Don’t Save it All for Christmas Day.” I’m wondering if Mr. Heckler will interrupt.

6:24 p.m.

Jana sings the best version of “Honolulu City Lights” ever, which will be followed by the lighting of the tree. If I were the guy who wired the whole thing, I would be sweating bullets right now.

6:27 p.m.

Our emcee thanks the Anguays.

Mr. Mayor is up next.

6:29 p.m.

After a few pleasantries, Mayor Carlisle picks up the button that will light the whole tree … all 20+ feet of it … all 2,000+ colored lights. I’m scanning the crowd for the guy that looks like he’s about to throw up so I can say a quick prayer for him!

6:30 p.m.

We have lights! The crowd exhales together in awe. I exhale, thankful that the lights went on and the sweaty guy who looks like he wants to vomit still has a job tomorrow. The Honolulu City Lights Parade starts.

7:30 p.m.

Parade is supposed to end.

8:02 p.m.

Parade actually ends.

8:07 p.m.

New Hope takes the stage at Honolulu City Lights 2011.

8:07-8:35 p.m.

Our Evangelism mission statement is “to redeem the arts in creative and contemporary ways that will reach the heart.”

I’m honored and blessed to be a part of a team who believes the Gospel deserves the best presentation and who continually shines their light to bring glory and fame to Jesus.

8:35-9:40 p.m.

Sam Kapu Trio, Kaukahi, Barrett & Tara Awai … entertainers who believe in Jesus Christ and shine His light in all they do.

Again, it’s amazing to see the teamwork exhibited by New Hope. An ongoing comment from the entertainers is how organized and well executed everything is. Good works = Glory to the Father.

9:45 p.m.

Kapena’s up. I’ve seen this quartet evolve through the years, the latest version featuring

Kelly Boy De Lima and his children. One of the highlights was Lilo De Lima’s bass solo, which resulted in the following dialogue between Frontlines members Justin Smith and Ikaika Tilton: Ikaika: “How old is she?”

Justin: “Fourteen, fifteen?”

Ikaika: “She’s pretty good.”

Justin: “Yup.” Ikaika: “… I gotta practice.”

Justin: “Me, too!”

10:15 p.m.

Concert ends.

10:16 p.m.

Break down begins.

11:30 p.m.

Stage cleared and trucks loaded … by the same hands and hearts that started the whole thing 16 hours ago.

12 a.m.

Trucks unloaded at Farrington.

12:30 a.m.

Done …

4:30 a.m. … but not really … soundcheck for NHO Sunday service begins!

Let’s go!!!

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Christmas 2011 with New Hope O‘ahu byMA KA NA WA HI NE P I O phot o g ra phy by D E R R E K M I YA H A R A

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n Dec. 22-24, New Hope O‘ahu’s (NHO) Christmas Eve services at the Farrington High School Auditorium were packed, as church members and firsttime visitors were treated with a special “Stomp”-like dance performance, hula, heartfelt drama and inspiring worship.

Interspersed between the creative arts performances, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro delivered a message about bearing hidden gifts. The greatest challenge Cordeiro presented for believers was to restore their hearts back to God when they grow weary in serving. He also exhorted non-believers to give God a chance to be in their lives and follow through with that decision.

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“The Elephant Room” byKE LLI S H I R OM A

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n Jan. 25, New Hope O‘ahu’s (NHO) own Senior Pastor Wayne Cordeiro will be a featured speaker at the second round on “The Elephant Room,” a Christian discussion panel based on the discussion of ministry ideas.

“The Elephant Room” is a one-day, simulcast event that features blunt conversations between seven influential pastors who share their differing approaches to ministries. The purpose of “The Elephant Room” is to bring the church together on essential truths, help church leaders make a bigger impact in ministry, offer practical insights from a variety of pastoral perspectives and allow “iron to sharpen iron.”

Seven main conversations will take place throughout the day between sets of two pastors, with an opportunity for all others to weigh in on their discussion.

Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church and James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel moderate all the conversations.

“One of the reasons they asked me (to be in the second round of ‘The Elephant Room’) is because I’ve been in ministry a long time and had many experiences in this area,” shares Pastor Wayne Cordeiro.

“The Elephant Room” will be broadcast live to more than 75 cities across the country. The NHO Ministry Center at Sand Island is the only location statewide that will be streaming “The Elephant Room” in the LEAD Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cordeiro will be speaking in two sets of conversations — one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

The speakers in the second round on “The Elephant Room” on Jan. 25 include Driscoll, MacDonald, Cordeiro, T. D. Jakes, Jack

Graham, Steven Furtick and Crawford Loritts. Cordeiro will be speaking on the topics of “Moral Failure” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”

“Moral Failure” will feature a conversation between Cordeiro and Loritts of Fellowship Bible Church (Georgia), moderated by MacDonald. They will be discussing their views on questions such as, “What do you do when a staff member fails morally?, “How bad is ‘bad enough’ for dismissal?” and “What if the failure involves a higher-profile pastor in your area or circle of influence?”

“A Hard Day’s Night” will feature a conversation between Cordeiro and MacDonald, moderated by Driscoll. They will be discussing their perspectives on questions including, “How can a pastor effectively manage the pressures of ministry?” and “What are the warning signs of burnout?”

Cordeiro says that not a lot of information about the show’s topics are given out, in order to feature more candid conversations between the pastors. Nevertheless, he plans to prepare for the second round by studying writings of Paul and teachings of Jesus.

“They don’t give you a whole bunch (of information) so it doesn’t come off prepared, like you’re following a script,” Cordeiro explains.

“Most of your preparation comes from years of digging into the Word with devotions. There’s a lot of things you cannot plan for, but by reading the Word and doing devotions, you can be prepared for anything.”

For more information about “The Elephant Room” or to register, visit www.eNewHope.org/elephantroom/.

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EVANGELISM EFFORTS FOUNDER WILLING ACTIVITY SIGNIFICANT SKILLFUL AMAZING WIN THE LOST REGULAR MULTIMEDIA PRAISE FIT RELIABLE WELCOMING BENEFITS ENTERTAINMENT OUR TALK WITH TIM PROFESSIONAL REDEMPTION PARTNERSHIP FAITH ULTIMATE SING LEADING VETERANS HIGHLIGHT GODLINESS MODEL STAFF VOCAL VOLUNTEERS ETERNAL PASSION SOUL CROSS FULFILLING SHEPHERDING VINTAGE ENERGY GOALS POTENTIAL THE FIGHT TO THE FINISH COMPETITIVE SONG COMMISSIONED GLAMOROUS POWERFUL ATHLETICS CONTROL TRANSITION JOY INSPIRATION EVERYTHING SERVE DISCIPLING CHERISH AWE OVERSEEING INFLUENCE DIRECTOR SUFFERING LOVE ENJOYMENT CHOIR TEAMS HIGHLIGHT PROFILE MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERING GOOD ‘OHANA

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EVANGELISM Efforts

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he Evangelism fractal encompasses a variety of ministries, such as the sound, lighting, stage, tech, programming

(creative arts) and Frontlines worship teams. Meet several members of our New Hope ‘ohana, as they share why they got involved in these various evangelistic ministries and why evangelism is significant.

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JONATHAN CABAGBAG

MUSIC MINISTRY

“Fifteen years ago, I answered God’s call to be a part of this great soul-winning ministry at New Hope, alongside others whose hearts’ desires are to win the lost for Christ.

I’ve found my ‘fit’ on the music/worship team as a saxophone player, redeeming the instrument for God’s glory.

This is the least I can do for all the things He has done for me. You can do a lot for yourself and others, but what’s done for Christ will last. Everything at New Hope is tied to a soul. Like being the shareholder of a successful company, we get to reap the benefits — in this case, it’s seeing the lost come to Christ.”

photography by Jerome Osurman

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NICHOLAS AND JOSEPH BARTOLOME & DANIEL MALUYO-GILMAN MULTIMEDIA MINISTRY

“I was serving at our previous church with the sound team and was also part of the worship team and youth worship band. When we started coming to New Hope O‘ahu last January, I started serving in the Sound Ministry to gain more knowledge of the equipment and procedures. I like this ministry because it also includes stage movement.

Nicholas, Daniel and I have also been helping in the Prison Ministry’s Camp Agape since 2006, and we have been serving as Junior Mentors for the last five years.” – Joseph Bartolome “When Daniel, Joseph and I started coming to New Hope O‘ahu, Auntie Charlotte Yamamoto gave Daniel and I a tour of all the backstage ministries. I was really interested in the Video Ministry and immediately felt the love and acceptance from all the aunties and uncles. I like the Video Ministry because I get to learn how the cameras work and I can use what I’m learning in a future career as a camera man.

Like Joseph, I have been involved with the Prison Ministry’s Camp Agape for the last six years, the last five as a Junior Mentor. As a

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Junior Mentor, I show the angels (children of incarcerated parents) that, no matter what they are going through, God will always love them and is always there for them … and I am there for them, too!”

– Nicholas Bartolome “I was serving at our previous church with the sound team, played bass with the worship team and was part of the youth worship band. When we started coming to New Hope O‘ahu and Auntie Charlotte Yamamoto gave Nicholas and I a tour of the backstage ministries, immediately, I wanted to serve in the Video Ministry. I like serving in the air-conditioned video truck.

I, too, have been part of the Prison Ministry’s Camp Agape for the last six years, five of which I’ve been a Junior Mentor. Since I am already 18 years old, I will be coming back to next year’s Camp Agape as an adult mentor. I plan on attending New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Ore. and becoming a youth pastor.”

– Daniel Maluyo-Gilman

photography by Gaston Souza

PAT KAHLER

FRONTLINES WORSHIP TEAM “From the time I was in early elementary school, I loved to sing. Having a heart of a worshipper begins by waking up with a song. Nothing is sweeter than having that joy bubbling in your soul that comes forth as praise for the Lord Jesus. When I get to sing for the Lord, I feel a sense of awe of His presence. I always think, ‘The Lord doesn’t need another pretty song; He needs yielded hearts to love and serve Him.’ I get to do that in the Frontlines Ministry — evangelizing through song. I sing with all my heart, not for credit, praise or anything else. If the Lord is willing, I’m willing to serve Him in song regardless of where He sends me. Of all the things I get to do, singing and sharing Jesus are my favorite things.” photography by Jerome Osurman

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Our Talk with Tim byKE LLI S H I R OM A

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Husband, father, ministry leader, specialized in doing TV commercials for a admits. “When I started coming to New CEO. With the different hats he variety of clients, including Bank of Hawaii Hope (16 years ago), I never saw myself wears, it’s no surprise that life is a and HMSA. After establishing himself in the coming to work for the church because it constant flurry of activity for Tim industry, though, Savage began to wonder if didn’t seem like a big enough calling.”

Savage, New Hope O‘ahu’s (NHO) he would find his career fulfilling for the rest Around the time he was wrestling with director of multimedia. In this of his life. issues considering his business and his issue, Life at its Best magazine “I set all these worldly goals for myself future, Savage had lunch with Pastor Wayne goes up-close-and-personal when I opened my company,” Savage Cordeiro and Pastor Creighton Arita (of with Savage, who shares about reflects. “It didn’t take very long before I New Hope Diamond Head). Cordeiro asked his pre-New Hope days, his Savage if he would be interested in experience volunteering and coming to work for New Hope. some of his favorite things.

“There is nothing more important “From that first meeting, it really Wonder what he does for fun wasn’t a matter of ‘if;’ it was a matter or the significance of that big that I could be doing with my time of ‘when,’” Savage recalls. “I could “M” in his office? Stay tuned. see that God was orchestrating this

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ecognized as one of the “veterans” of New Hope O‘ahu (NHO), Director of Multimedia Tim Savage concludes our interview with a not-so-well-known fact.

“Mardi, my wife, was actually on staff well before me,” he says. “She’s been on staff for 15 years; I’ve been on staff for 10 … she went to work for New Hope long before I did!”

Before joining the NHO staff, Savage owned his own film production company called “Accelerator Films.” His business

than working here at New Hope,

transition in my life.”

As director of multimedia, Savage helping to tell the story of Jesus is responsible for overseeing the media, recording and camera teams and helping people make the most on the weekend services at NHO and all of the video production. He also important and eternal decision they oversees the New Hope TV broadcasts in Hawaii and on the radio, as well as could ever make.” – TIM SAVAGE the teams that put together the videos for the NHO weekend services.

Although he’s the director of the met most of those goals. I (then) started to Multimedia Ministry, Savage credits his wrestle with issues (like) ‘What’s left for me teams for their hard work and willing hearts. to do in my business?’ And I wasn’t sure. I “I go to meetings, but my teams are the didn’t want to spend the next 30 years in the ones who are always staying late, being business repeating creative and making things work,” he what I had already acknowledges. done.”

As he watches his volunteers and sees At the time, their willing hearts, Savage recalls how Savage had been serving has impacted his life. serving in the NHO “Once you start getting involved, you Video Ministry for can see that God is unlocking all of these the past five years. gifts,” he says. “I could see everything that I He remembers had done growing up, going to school and how he viewed in the business world actually prepared me volunteering when to come to New Hope and oversee several he first started out. different ministries. It was only after getting “In the early involved that I began to see how all these part of volunteering, puzzle pieces started fitting together and that I was still selfGod had orchestrated them all.” centered,” Savage

Unfamiliar with Tim Savage?

Here’s your chance to get to know him.

Family Man: In his free time, Savage loves spending time with his family — Mardi and their children, Lainey and Luke, ages 15 and 12.

Antiques Collector: What do this model of a Remington typewriter and these robots have in common? They all carry the same specific, vintage, industrial theme.

“That’s the style that I like,” Savage explains. “It’s brushed aluminum, classic vintage style.”

Astroboy Fan: “Astroboy is one of the original Anime characters from Japan,” says Savage. “I’ve always liked him because he’s got a youthful naïveté, but he’s also a superhero. He’s very different from the Transformer-like anime of today.”

The Big “M”: “‘M’ is for Mardi, my wife,” Savage says. He states that his ministry at New Hope is really a partnership between him and his wife. “Having Mardi here makes it work for us as a couple,” he says. “Ministry can be very time consuming, and having someone as skillful, reliable and close as my wife working side-by-side with me makes it doable and enjoyable.”

Quality Time: No, he doesn’t play tennis for fun … in his spare time, Savage enjoys watching his son play tennis. “It’s pure enjoyment away from ministry,” he says. “I get to watch my son play tennis on a weekly basis and that’s a time I really cherish.”

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VOCAL Volunteers byKELLI SHI RO MA pho t o g ra phy by L A RRY G A N I R ON & T. Y.

Meet William Daquioag and Paul

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Brown, two volunteers who serve the Lord by using their voices, talents and singing experiences. In this issue, Life at its Best magazine talks to these two individuals, who share how and why they decided to volunteer.

Some recognize him as a former member of the renowned “Society of Seven,” while others might remember him as part of the band, “The Krush.”

Still others might know him as the vocal coach of former, local “American Idol” contestant Jasmine Trias and the founder of The Performing Artists Academy, a school in Kapolei where music, dance and drama are taught.

But around New Hope O‘ahu, William

Tilton, who knew Daquioag from the entertainment business, had encouraged him to start serving in ministry at New Hope O‘ahu, where Daquioag had attended for the past seven years. Daquioag, who was always busy with music, the entertainment business and his school, knew that he needed to do something in ministry and thus joined the Frontlines team last fall as one of the vocalists. Prior to that, he aided New Hope Christian College (NHCC) – Hawaii with a fundraising event by leading a performance by the students.

“They (the College) needed something for their fundraising event,

“I think music can have a powerful message to the people—a lot of times, in church, we do worshipping to music—so it has a great impact, as far as getting the message across.”

– WILLIAM DAQUIOAG Daquioag serves as the director of the New Hope Choir, which took the stage for the first time under its official name at the weekend services in November.

“The choir started about five weeks ago (in October),” says Daquioag, at the time of our interview. “I was approached (by Pastor John Tilton and Pastor Elwin Ahu) and they wanted to have an identity for the choir. Instead of having it just for special events, they wanted it more on a regular basis.”

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and when we performed at the event, I think everybody was impressed with what they heard,” Daquioag recalls.

“That was in the summer, and (after that), Pastor John and Pastor Elwin approached me.”

The New Hope Choir—which currently encompasses 35 members— will be performing approximately every six weeks at the church campus, according to Daquioag. Several of his responsibilities as director include

overseeing the choir, selecting the right music for the appropriate services and shepherding them both musically and spiritually.

“The mission is to provide them with the basic skills of worshipping and singing, and also to bring out the message about the Gospel,” Daquioag states.

Choir rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the NHO LEAD Center. Daquioag emphasizes that anyone can join the choir and attend rehearsals. In fact, because Daquioag is a voice teacher, he teaches members of the choir how to sing during rehearsals and even has a few students who are in the choir.

“In the beginning part (of rehearsals), we do 20 minutes of vocal exercises and singing exercises, and I teach them singing techniques,” he explains. “That’s important; that’s going to help them, as far as their singing skills.”

Daquioag hopes that, with time, the New Hope Choir will continue to grow and will never lose sight of its heart and mission.

“It was a calling for me, that I should get involved with some kind of ministry,” he says. “I hope that this will continue (as far as the New Hope Choir goes). There’s a lot of potential; this could become a bigger ministry.”

Interested in joining the New Hope Choir? Contact William Daquioag at wdaquioag1@me.com.

Whether he’s leading worship with the Frontlines Ministry at New Hope O‘ahu, organizing the services for the Amplify Ministry (grades 4-6) or studying hard at New Hope Christian College (NHCC) – Hawaii, Paul Brown has one purpose — to praise God with his life. Brown, who has attended New Hope O‘ahu for the past 10 years, has been serving in both the Frontlines Ministry and “One Generation (OG)” Youth Ministries for seven years. He says serving in these ministries has been amazing and has helped him grow both as a person and in his faith.

“Being in Frontlines helps me to strive for godliness, not only onstage but off the stage,” Brown says. “It tests me because sometimes, with all the production going on, sometimes Jesus might get lost in that … but I always try to come back to the heart of Christ, the cross and grace.”

At first, Brown joined the Frontlines Ministry because his older sisters served in the ministry. But soon, he began to understand the importance of serving in Frontlines.

“Seeing people’s hearts being changed, hands going up and having people experience the Holy Spirit was amazing,” he shares.

On the other hand, Brown’s

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so that they can be ministers in their own schools and eventually in the workplace.

“We’re starting (to disciple) them early because the influences of TV and the Internet are starting early, too,” Brown says.

As a second-year student at NHCC – Hawaii, Brown is currently pursuing a

“He’s called us to go out into the world and make disciples of all nations. My passion for God has led me to have a passion for people … evangelism is huge to me because there’s such darkness, evil and sin. There’s a prodding in my heart to show God’s light, to show that there is a future and a hope and there’s grace by the blood of Jesus Christ.” – PAUL BROWN involvement in the youth ministry was a direct calling from God. He remembers how attending a camp in 2001 changed his life and his perspective on ministry. “(In 2001), I felt there was a call on my life to serve God with everything — with my life, my mind, my heart, my energy, my everything,” Brown says. “At a camp, I felt I was commissioned for the youth specifically because I know it’s a dark world out there for them.

They need Christ and they need to know that there’s hope out there that’s beyond them.”

As the leader of the Amplify Ministry, Brown often can be found preaching to the youth on Sundays. He also leads a team that organizes and programs the ministry ’s Sunday services. The team works on discipling the children

degree in Christian Ministry. Ultimately, though, he says his goal is to be fulfilled with joy by doing God’s will, whatever that may entail.

“Whether it’s ministry, singing, going to Africa, or even suffering, if I’m fully filled up with His joy and His presence and doing His will, that is my ultimate purpose and my ultimate want,” Brown says earnestly.

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gan Inoue remembers the first time he set foot on the New Hope O‘ahu campus eight years ago.

Inoue—who was doing pharmaceutical sales at the time—was given several CDs of Pastor Wayne Cordeiro’s messages by a doctor in the industry who attended New Hope.

After listening to the CDs, Inoue decided to check out the New Hope O‘ahu weekend services at the Farrington High School Auditorium.

“I was like, ‘Whoa, he’s talking to me, out of all these people!’” Inoue says, of his first experience listening to Cordeiro preach. “That’s what kept me coming back — I thought, ‘I’ll come back next week to see if he’s going to talk to me again,’ and it just kept happening.”

The experience of a welcoming church environment was something new for Inoue, who came from a professional, athletic background. At the age of five, he started training in Shotokan Karate; at age 16, he began playing racquetball competitively, won two world titles and traveled for 10 years on the pro circuit. From there, Inoue switched to jiu jitsu and went on to win two world titles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He then turned to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting and won five world titles. Most recently—about three weeks ago from the time of our interview in early December—Inoue re-

entered the athletics arena and won the 2011 No-gi World Championships.

Reflecting on his experiences in professional athletics, Inoue says that the competitive world he grew up in was very different from the New Hope environment.

“It (coming to New Hope) helped me to think more positively,” he says. “It’s really a ‘dog eat dog’ world (in professional athletics) — from the minute we see each other before the competition, we’re already playing mind games to screw each other up. After doing that for 10 years and traveling all over the world, I think your mind gets a little warped … you start to see everybody as a competitor. It (coming to New Hope) opened my eyes to helping people more.”

Around the time that he received the CDs of Cordeiro’s messages, Inoue went through a high-profile divorce case.

Inoue’s ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse, and the story was immediately on the news. Inoue already had three girls with his exwife and had to go through criminal and family court cases.

Although the experience was tough, Inoue says that the divorce was a major event in his life, as he realized that he had to rely fully on God to take care of him. “(In the criminal court), that’s when it really hit me, that these people were going to decide what happened to me for the rest of my life,” Inoue says. “That was the one time in my life I had no control

“I really had to believe and I had to have faith. It was a hard thing for me because never in my life had I ever just let everything go.” – EGAN INOUE

over anything and I fell back on the CDs (I received). I started thinking, ‘I have to surrender myself because there’s only one person that can help me at this point.’ I really had to believe and I had to have faith.

It was a hard thing for me because never in my life had I ever just let everything go.”

Inoue was pronounced innocent in the criminal court and from there, his case entered the family court, as he fought for custody of his daughters. He knew that the outcome was a result of God’s hand, as he gained custody of all three of his girls.

Since then, Inoue has remarried — his wife, Marcia, comes from a missionary family and grew up going on missions all over the world. The couple has a daughter and is currently expecting their first boy.

Inoue and his family have been attending

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New Hope Diamond Head weekly since 2004.

Although Inoue no longer competes regularly, he uses his athletic experiences to help others through his business, Grappling Unlimited, now called Egan’s Training Center, which he started in 1995. While he does teach jiu jitsu and kickboxing, Inoue’s business is centered on fitness-based boot camps to help people improve their health.

“We run people through workouts and we help them with changing their lifestyle,” he explains. “It’s not like a crash diet but more about changing your eating habits.”

In addition to his business, Inoue holds free bootcamps at Ala Moana Beach Park (lifeguard stand 1D) every Saturday at 7 a.m. He’s been doing this for about a year now, in order to help people lead healthier

lifestyles.

“My wife really wanted me to do the bootcamps,” Inoue says. “I won all these world titles and (they) just sit — medals on the wall. My wife said, ‘You should do something to help people.’”

Inoue plans to continue expanding his business and having the free bootcamps, but starting a fitness ministry might possibly be in the future as well.

“Pastor Rod (Shimabukuro) keeps telling me that’s my ministry,” he says. “I keep trying to find a way I can do something with New Hope. I feel my calling is through athletics, and being that’s all I’ve done ever since I was 16 years old—compete all over the world—if there’s something I should know about, it’s fitness!”

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CHANGES: LEARNING TO LET GO byA A R ON N U N E Z & GARY LAU photog ra phy by M E L P I CAR DAL

“Change is much more than willpower and doing what I should be doing. Change will result by the renewing of my mind, knowing that being with Him will be revelation every day. I can let go of everything I think I need to make my life work, knowing that He will never let go of me.” – AARON NUNEZ

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really enjoy swimming; however, this was not always the case. Years ago, when getting into the pool, I could barely keep my head above water. I was always gasping for air. To say the least, at that time, I did not enjoy swimming.

I realized that I needed to learn how to really swim to actually enjoy being in the water.

I asked a friend of mine, who was a swim instructor, to show me some basics. We met at the beach and he showed me the technique of the freestyle stroke and basics of breathing. After that one lesson, I noticed a big difference in my swimming; I was getting the hang of it.

Two days later, we went back to the beach and he taught me another trick to breathing. Why was he telling me this?

After all, I did pretty well yesterday!

“Buddy, I appreciate your help,” I told him, “but I just want to put into practice what you told me and go from there. I’ll figure out the rest.”

Twenty minutes later, after repeatedly gasping for air, I returned to my friend, ready to continue the lesson. I should have learned, right? But a week later, we met at the beach and I again wanted to just swim and not listen to the next lesson. I wanted to figure it out on my own. What I didn’t realize was that I needed to change if I was to learn how to swim well enough to enjoy it. And change means letting go.

Reflecting on my experience with swimming coincides with what we’re learning through the changes happening at the New Hope Christian College (NHCC) – Hawaii campus.

As an administration, we are letting go of the idea of a traditional campus and seeing where God wants to take us as a College. As the student body continues to grow, the College is also growing in both locations and offerings.

Beginning this past fall semester, a new teaching site opened at Ark of Safety Christian Fellowship on the Waianae side of O‘ahu, with 28 students representing more than three churches on the Leeward Coast. The first class offered at the site was “Heart and Art of Worship,” taught by Jay Amina, one of our College’s recent graduates. The students learned about the lifestyle of worship and the call to be worshippers.

The class energetically embraced this new adventure, as they

are being prepared and pastored through a process that is truly about lifelong learning, discovering more about who we are called to be as the Church and followers of Christ.

A second change in the College is creating an intentional heart to bring together Native Hawaiian ministers and leaders in preparation for ministry. NHCC – Hawaii’s relationship with these leaders goes all the way back to 1996, with Violet Makuakane of Hilo, who has the same heart as well. She and her husband, John, started a school in 1985 to train people and deacons for the ministry and install them in the Hawaiian churches as licensed ministers. Thirty-six students graduated over the course of 11 years. However, in 2006, John—one of the driving forces of the school—passed away.

Violet desired to continue the school, but needed assistance. NHCC – Hawaii saw an opportunity to come alongside and help raise leaders island-wide. Starting January 2012, the John P.C. Makuakane Institute for Christian Leadership, an affiliate of NHCC – Hawaii, will hold its first class in Hilo, offering a Certificate for Christian Leadership. Nine classes will be offered throughout the year, taught by professors from both the NHCC – Hawaii campus and the Big Island, with graduation ceremonies scheduled for December. Additionally, the Institute also plans to join the Native Ministries Consortium of Vancouver School of Theology in 2012, which helps to provide theological education and equipping for Native Hawaiian leaders.

As I reflected on the swimming lessons and the ways God is moving in and through the College in non-traditional ways, I realized that by being open to learning, I’m open to all that God is doing. It’s this trait that is crucial — that the administration and faculty of NHCC – Hawaii seeks the ways that God wants to move a lifestyle of learning through us to the people of Hawaii. When we realize that change is only possible by letting go, we realize that the focus is truly on Him who changes and transforms us.

Want to learn more about the New Hope Christian College – Hawaii campus? Visit www.pacrim.edu. For more information on the New Hope Christian College – Oregon campus, visit www.newhope.edu.

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times&locations

weekends East Shore

Sunday: 10 a.m.

Eastshore.enewhope.org

Honolulu

Saturday: 5 p.m. • 7 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m. • 9 a.m. • 11 a.m.

Honolulu.enewhope.org

Hawaii Kai

Sunday: 8 a.m. • 10 a.m.

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Aiea

Sunday: 10 a.m.

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Sand Island

Sunday: 9 a.m. • 11 a.m.

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Manoa

Sunday: 10 a.m.

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South Shore

Sunday: 10 a.m.

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West O`ahu

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Westoahu.enewhope.org

Nueva Esperanza

(New Hope Spanish Ministry) Sunday: 6 p.m.

Town

Sunday: 10 a.m.

Internet

Saturday: 5 p.m. • 7 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m. • 9 a.m. • 11 a.m.

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wednesdays

LEAD-Midweek Service

Wednesday: 7 p.m. LEAD Center www.enewhope.org