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ARDIS GOMES APPEARS IN A
DOCUMENTARY
Carol Gunn and Judy Hughes
tipped us off to Ardis’ inclusion in A Witness to Aloha, a documentary
that celebrates the 200th anniversary of Kawaiaha'o Church
and the early Christian missions. April
23, 2020, was the bicentennial anniversary of the founding of Kawaiaha'o. Thank
you, Carol and Judy!
Here is the A Witness to
Aloha documentary.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJOTS81wErQ
Ardis was part of a Kawaiaha'o pilgrimage to Cornwall, Connecticut, to
experience the New England home, church, and resting place of Henry `Ōpūkaha`ia.
An account of this moving trip is
included in the documentary.
Here’s a
list of some of Ardis’ appearances in the documentary.
8.03 Narrator begins to explain the
pilgrimage
10.09 Ardis
12.06 Rev. Lauren Buck
24.42 Hula Halau at Kawaiaha'o
49.02 Ardis listening to a reading
from the Hawaiian Bible at Park St. Church
49.57 Ardis hula at Park St.
Church
50.30 Ardis giving a shaka
sign in New England!
51.03 Ardis hula on a ferry
Editor’s note: these
numbers are "time signatures" for the video. Every video has a red bar on the
bottom that indicates the time as the video plays. You hover your cursor on the bottom to find
the red time bar. The cursor will lead
you to these listed times. Find that
time and click to the correct spot on the video.
THE FORCE CONTINUES TO RUN
STRONG IN JUSTIN MEW
Thelma Nip alerted us that
the University of Hawaii College of Education Alumnae Association's (COEAA) has
name Principal Justin Mew the College's Distinguished Alumnus for 2020. Thank you,
Thelma!
Here are some excerpts of an article in the COEAA Spring Newsletter (emphasis added).
“Mr. Justin Mew’s outstanding
contributions to teaching, leading, and learning are far-reaching and remain
consistently stellar over several decades. The Jedi force of education runs
strong in his family. After spending his childhood in a family where Mom was an
educator, young Mew’s passion for teaching was awakened. During a career of
more than 30 years, he worked as a teacher, vice principal, state specialist,
and principal. In 1981, he began his career as a Biology teacher at Kaimuki
High School and then as Vice Principal at Aiea Intermediate and Moanalua
Intermediate Schools. In 1992, he was the State Science Education Specialist.
He also was a Principal at Aina Haina and Niu Valley Elementary Schools.
Currently, Mr. Justin Mew is the Principal at Kaiser High School.
In 2011 he was the recipient of the
Hawaii State Middle School Principal of the Year Award - a distinction that
acknowledged his many years of service to the community, not only as an
outstanding administrator, but also as a valuable resource in advocating for
innovation initiatives for the youths of Hawaii. Also, Justin was the first
recipient of the YMCA Hero for outstanding leadership and service to the YMCA
and the community, and he was named a semifinalist for the Masayuki Tokioka
Excellence in School Leadership Award in 2006.
. .
.
According to Teacher Gwen Lee, 'Justin
is known throughout Hawaii and among his colleagues as the Jedi Master of
Science. Humble, unassuming, and supportive are just a few words to describe
the demeanor of this Jedi Master. His positive and principled character allows
for open communication. One can be assured to not only be heard but to be of
value. It is heartening to know that anyone can easily and comfortably engage
in conversations with Mr. Mew. He is very respectful and often treats his
constituents as equals. Mr. Mew does not act impulsively, but rather reflective
and considers all viewpoints before taking action. He is extremely responsive to any need or
action and takes the time to communicate with all. He often goes more than the
extra mile, spending countless hours in school, even through the wee hours of
the night.'
Congratulations Mr. Justin Mew - May
the Force be with you!!”
WORDS MATTER
Ruby Sales, in a recent essay,
challenges us to consider how we talk about the Covid-19 Pandemic. While the White House and others liken this unprecedented
time to a war, Sales writes, “We are not at war. Rather we are facing a humanitarian crisis. Our lives and future depend on knowing the
difference.” To understand this as a humanitarian
crisis instead of a war, “makes a
difference between life and death – who lives and who dies – as well as how we
treat and value each other.”
“A
war creates enemies/ us against them atmosphere. At its core wars are
contentious and depend on hatred and anger towards one’s enemies. Wars promote
and demand that we accept the idea that some people are collateral damage whose
suffering and death are essential for a long term victory. In other words, wars
require human sacrifice as necessary to redeem, restore and resurrect us as
well as the nation into a new life.
A
humanitarian crisis on the other hand creates neighbors rather than enemies. It
creates an environment of caring compassion, regard, empathy and helpfulness
towards each other. In other words, unlike wars a humanitarian crisis starts by
reaffirming the value of every human being. Consequently, saving lives drives
its mission and approaches to addressing and ending a crisis. Redemption,
restoration, and resurrection in a humanitarian crisis emerge out of a life
affirming ethic where ending human suffering, reaffirmation of community and
our common connections as well as inspiring leaders to touch and feel the
suffering, needs and humanity of others are the ingredients that bind us
together in a beloved universal community.”
SOME GOOD NEWS
This is a viral video, “The
Great Realisation”, that has lifted the spirits of many viewers. Just remember that we, each and all of us, are the
ones to do the work of realizing the realization! We are not living in a fairy tale but in God’s
creation.
MUSIC
TO SHARE
(Click on the photos with arrows in the middle to open the videos. Carefully click on the "x" to get rid of the pop up ads. Click on the broken square at the bottom right of the video to enlarge the screen.)
Remember that the videos I
have been posting represent music that I like, that I find moving or uplifting
or instructive. TBH, nearly every video I post manage to make me cry--easy criterion! Feel free to post your
suggested Christian or inspirational music in the comment section below to
include in future newsletters.
Pastor Frances, Editor.
This triplet of videos
instruct and uplift.
Kirk Franklin performing
"Just for Me", "Beautiful Grace" & "Love
Theory" (great little dance at end)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJpvpXhR1Ek
Kirk Franklin - A God Like
You (Lyric Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAfkqWBPx5o
A Covid SIP (shelter in
place) video reminding us of our Source of strength.
Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price,
Fantasia, Tyrese & More Take Us to Church With “I Smile” Performance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dedqPQYhskM
Not all music uplifts but sad videos about tough life experiences can deeply move and offer hope (especially
to those who have gone through or been touched by similar experiences). These two are great examples.
Lauren Daigle - You Say -
49th Annual GMA Dove Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz6-IqN2ruc
Owl City - This Isn’t the End
(Official Visualizer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP6VjY4nOfI
These two are examples of the
same song stirring different feelings.
Alison Krauss & the Berklee Gospel Ensemble—“Down
to the River to Pray”—live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CJfxaWRkNs
Down to the River to Pray
The University of Texas
Tuba/Euphonium Studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMl0kxzf4YU
Sing along with this one! You
already know the words!
Andrea Bocelli - The Lord's
Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEplqV0scyo
Music is one way to enrich
our understanding of enduring truths.
Different translations can do the same thing. This week, pray the Lord’s Prayer found in
the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer, Anglican.
Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain bearer,
Life-giver,
Source of all that is and
that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is
heaven:
The hallowing of your name
echo through the universe;
The way of your justice be
followed by the peoples of the world;
Your heavenly will be done by
all created beings;
Your commonwealth of peace
and freedom
sustain our hope and come on
earth.
With the bread we need for
today, feed us.
For the hurts we cause
others, forgive us.
To forgive those who have
hurt us, empower us.
In times of temptation and
test, strengthen us.
From trial too great to
endure, spare us
From the grip of all that is
evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of
the power that is love,
now and forever. Amen
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