tribe of Manasseh (Joseph)Joseph was the 11th son of Jacob. Joseph’s two sons Ephraim and Manasseh, were the 10th and 11th tribe of Jacob. Gemstone-onyx, color-banded with colors, its located-part of the western tribes. Ephraim means, doubly fruitful (Genesis 48:13-20).

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Be ContentN O V E M B E R 2 0 1 2 - I S S U E 2 0

C h r i s t C h u r c h E p i s c o p a l

Contentment is hard to attain. Even the apostle Paul, a hero of the faith , had to learn to be content (Phil. 4:11). It was not a natural character trait for him.For Paul to write that he was content in every situation is truly amazing. At the time of this writing, he was in jail in Rome. Charged with sedition, treason, and other serious crimes, he had appealed to the highest court: Caesar himself. Without other legal recourse and friends in high places, he had to wait for his case to be heard. It seems as if Paul had the right to be an impatient and unhappy person. Instead, he wrote to the Philippians to say that he had learned to be content. How did he learn this? One step at a time until he could be satisfied even in uncomfortable environments. He learned to accept whatever came his way (v.12) and to receive with thanks whatever help fellow Christians could give (v. 14-18). And most important, he recognized that God was supplying all he needed (v.19).Contentment is not natural for any of us. The competitive spirit in us drives us to compare, to complain, and to covet. Few of us are in a predicament such as Paul’s , but we all face difficulties in which we can learn to trust God and be content.

Read: Philippians 4:10-20

Contentment is not possessing everything but giving thanks for everything you possess.

excerpts taken from OUR DAILY BREADby C.P. Hia - 10/2/12 reading

O Lord, give me the grace to beContent with what You give to me.No, more than that, let me rejoiceIn all You send, for it’s Your choice!--Anon

Our Vestry MembersRector - Father Dick Tardiff

Senior Warden - Jasmine LocatelliJunior Warden - Ed GeerJim Anderson - Treasurer

Kate Winter Lawton AllenbyMeg Greenwell Bill MelsonJeanette Wessel Beryl SplaldingCharlotte Melrose Betty O’Brien

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy

Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Prayer...for our country

Prayer...for the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority

Prayer...for the ElectionAlmighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States (or of this community) in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The following message from Bishop Fitzpatrick was sent to all Clergy, Wardens and Administrators in earlier e-mails.

Hurricane Sandy Relief

All Churches in the Diocese of Hawaiʻi are urged to offer special prayers for all those impacted by Hurricane Sandy and to take up special collections for "Episcopal Relief & Development: Hurricane Sandy Relief in the United States and the Caribbean." ERD has posted a Hurricane Sandy bulletin insert online to download and copy for your church services. Please use it at all services on Sunday and feel free to share it widely. (Click http://www.er-d.org/userfiles/bulletin-insert-sandy-half-page.pdf to download the bulletin.) The prayers and collections can take place at All Saints weekday observances and at all liturgies on Sunday, November 4th. Churches should send the collected funds directly to Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. (Please do not send the collections to the Office of the Bishop, but send them directly to ERD.) Individuals can make donations online at the ERD site https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php or by mailing checks to Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.855.312.HEAL (4325).

Prayer ListWe pray for those who serve in the military forces,

members of our church family:Michael Mindt serving in Kandahar,

Bri Gamiao aboard the USS O’Kane,Adam Choy training in the US Army,

Kyle Kjer deployed with the US Marine Corps, andDante Carter serving in the US Navy

Your continued prayers are asked for these people:Andy Archibald, Barbara Johanson, Betty Dunford,

Martha and Joy, Elijah, Tracy, Shy Doe, Patricia Taylor, Margaret Arney, Gerardo Luczon, Kathy Solomon, Karen Flickenger, Lopaka,

Willie Greenwell, Tommy & Jennifer Greenwell, Laurie & Kaloi Greenwell, Marilyn Basques, Eloise Bailey,

Kyree Beatty, Sandra Momohara, Terry Angeleo, Ligea Painter, Sylvia Hubbert, Calandra Masters, Donovan & Alice Schweitzer, Carmel & Dan Gallagher,

Josephine, Mary & Mustafa, Rosa Houston, George & Sharon Handgis, Rebecca Kala, George Errors and Danette Myers,

Dorothy Schilt, Jeff Schenck, Doug & Heidi Edson and Sarah Spalding.

We are a praying community, which means that, not only do we believe in the power of prayer on a personal level; but that we also believe that we are called to offer our petitions and thanksgivings on behalf of others. We believe that God hears and

responds to all of our prayers, individual and corporate. Every prayer is to God a love poem from a dear child. Like any loving parent, our God rejoices in the faith that underlies our prayer.

Our Christ Church prayer list is offered as but one way to respond to the many and varied concerns of our members and our friends. In an effort to keep this essential part of our prayer life current and relevant, we will be updating the list weekly, and have determined that each month we will start a new list. If you wish to keep a name on the list for an extended period, please contact the office every month to let us know.

November  Birthdays

7  -­‐  Maxine  Pitts12  -­‐  Amber  Pitts14  -­‐  Joseph  Boyle

20  -­‐  Glenda  Hamilton21  -­‐  Bob  Foerster21  -­‐  Linda  Melson

25  -­‐  MaryLee  Mayfield

The October meeting had two surprise guests. Bishop Bob and Bea. The Bishop spoke on the surprise  donations one can expect to receive if we open a thrift store and Bea spoke about the history of the Iolani Guild which was started by Bishop Staleys wife in 1868.Next ECW  meeting will be November 13th at QECC, 10am. All are welcome. Blessings, President Christ Church ECW and Big Island representative Beryl Spalding

Episcopal Church Women

Bible Trivia: How old was Abraham when Issac was born ?

z 12 Tribes of Israel zThe Jewish forefather Jacob, fathered 12 sons - they are the ancestors of the tribes of

Israel, and the ones for whom the tribes are named. After conquering Israel, each tribe occupied a separate territory in the land (except

for the tribe of Levi which was set apart to serve in the Holy Temple). Joseph, Jacob’s 11th son, fathered two sons as part of the 12 tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh.

ABRAHAM > ISAAC > JACOB (ISRAEL)

Manasseh was the son of Joseph and Asnat (Pharoah’s daughter) and brother of Ephraim. Jacob adopts both Manasseh and his brother Ephraim as part of the tribe of Simeon and Reuben. Although Manasseh was technically the eldest son, he does not receive the greater blessing. Ephraim does, as Jacob foresaw that his descendants were more worthy of the blessing than Manasseh's (Genesis 48:13-20).

answer to last month’s Bible Trivia: stars and sand, Genesis 22:17

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/menassah.html

Calendar of EventsWednesdays Holy Eucharist @ 6pm

Sundays Early Service @ 7:30am Adult class studies/Sunday school @ 8:45am 2nd Service @ 10:00am

Friday 11/30 Queen Emma Luau $20 a ticket A fund raiser for both Christ Church and ‘Aha Punana Leo

Announcements & Food Bank

Periodically, the food will be donated to St. Benedicts’ food bank.  It is a reminder that as we feed ourselves, we feed others.

We have a gentleman by the name of Stevenson George looking for work doing general Landscaping, Yard Clean up, or building rock walls. If you are in need of his services please

call (808) 217-6594

So sew?We are looking for people who sew to help with creating new banners and hangings for the Queen Emma Center.  If you would be willing to complete a simple sewing project - material provided - please call Kate

Winter at #326-9092 or email her at khwinter@hawaii.rr.com.

An outreach reminder:As you travel, please consider bringing those travel sized shampoos, soaps, etc. to Kate Winter for distribution to homeless teens.  All kinds of hygiene products - unopened - are welcome.  There is a

collection basket in the Queen Emma Community Center.

Tentative...in the planningGarage Sale end of December. Talk to Beryl. This is a ECW

ministry.

Father Dick and Pamela are traveling to New Zealand this month.

Lorraine Solm is coming “home” in January. Yay!

Christ Church is hosting  a Thanksgiving meal at midday.  Bring yourselves, friends, neighbors and anyone who may be alone. 

Children are welcome and it should be fun

NU`OLI! November 2012, Kela Luczon$ Contributing Editors: Nancee Cline & Meg Greenwell$ Nu`oli is pubished monthly by Christ Church EpiscopalP.O. Box 545, Kealakekua HI 96750 Copyright © 2012

Ultreya Schedule for 2012Big Island Cursillo

Please contact Bill and Linda Melson for Ultreya questions phone: 327-0176 melsons@hawaii.rr.com

NOVEMBER 18 - IMIOLA U.C.C., WAIMEA

DECEMBER 9 - CHRISTMAS ULTREYA AT DEACON SANDY'S,

OCEAN VIEW

MEETING TIMES: 2:30 - 4:30IT'S "POT LUCK"

IF YOU WISH TO BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE

SERVANT MINISTRYWe will be reactivating the Servant Ministry program at Christ Church, and a new training class will start after the first of the year.  If you would like to join this team, please contact Charlotte Melrose.  This is a lay ministry of

Caring, Listening and Presence for those in our community who are going through difficult

times.  18 members were trained 4 years ago, 3 have moved away, and now we would like to enlarge the group.  Training classes will be

conducted one evening a week during Lent with a focus on listening and supportive skills.  Please join this caring group.     Charlotte

"Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve theLord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that theLord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We areHis people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with

thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, andbless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His

truth endures to all generations."

Psalm 100:1-5

N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 2 - I S S U E 2 0

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Sunday Eucharistic and Daily Office Readings for November 2012

According to the Use of the Episcopal ChurchType in this website for November readings:

http://satucket.com/lectionary/Nov12.htmEucharistic lectionary: BDaily Office: Year Two

...or try a daily devotion at www.d365.org