Many look at New Year’s Day as the time to step into another chapter in their lives. But, summertime ‘turns the page’ for many of our youth, high school seniors, and college students. Are we forward-looking to the future? Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.”

While reflecting on

our positive and

uplifting memories,

let us take some

decisive steps to

make a special

difference in the lives whose paths we cross, as

well as purposeful choices in our own lives – all in

bringing honor to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Tim

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE

OUR 2014 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

MLOOKING FOR WAYS TO SERVE?

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Olivet B a p t i s t C h u r c h

A COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF PASTORS, TEACHERS, AND VOLUNTEERS DEVELOPING A SOUND FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH

A Message from the Pastor’s Heart

Senior Pastor Timothy Morita

Contact Information:

Office Phone: 808-946-6505

Email: PastorTim@OlivetBaptist.org

Web: www.OlivetBaptist.org

On April 18, 2014 Olivet Baptist Church members got together for the 3rd annual Bento Blessings. Started by a group led by Dean Morihara, Olivet members and friends gather to package bentos of local favorites prepared by Gary Mizushima and Morris Miyamoto. With each bento, a message of the Good News of Easter was shared with the surrounding community.

Angels THE

MIRACLE OF

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“The best thing about

the future is that it

comes one day at a

time.”

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THE MIRACLE

OF ANGELS This year, nearly 70 volunteers joined together to fellowship with each other and to venture out into the community to deliver meals to our neighbors, including the surrounding elderly care facilities, local businesses, as well as the Blood Bank, the Pet Doctor, and homeless in the area. On Good Friday, over 500 bentos were packaged and delivered. Many of those who received the bentos showed their gratitude in a variety of ways. Many provided monetary donations to the church, others wrote letters of thanks, while others responded by attending the Easter worship service. Let’s continue to pray for those who have been touched by the “bento blessings.” If we have been able to help one person come to know Christ, that is an amazing testimony. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and to those who donated food to make it all possible. Together we can do amazing things!

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Roger

Honda

DEACON OF THE

MONTH

Each month, in case of emergency, prayer concern, or need, there is a deacon available 24 hours a day.

The deacon on call for the month of May is Roger Honda. He can be reached directly at (808) 383-0786.

Spiritual Disciplines - led by Pastor Tim, co-ed study

Faithful, Abundant, True - DVD Study Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, &

Priscilla Shirer, women study

Bible in Action - children’s study WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE: 5:00pm—Catered Meal (by donation) 6:00pm—Prayer 6:30pm—Bible Study for All Ages

This is the view from our bedroom window. When I wake up in the morning, I look out and see those telephone poles up on the mountain. This picture is poor quality, but if you look closely, those telephone poles look like crosses on a hill. In my half-conscious, morning state of mind, I looked upon this sight in awe. Suddenly I was transported to another place. I was looking upon the place where Jesus Christ laid His life down. I stood before the grounds where the blood of Jesus was shed for my sins. Sadness came over me. Deep hurt filled my heart. “For my sins Jesus, you did this.” Now my own blood began to course through my veins getting my body ready for the day. Gazing upon this sight my heart of sorrow was replaced with joy. The cross is empty. Jesus is ALIVE! Not only have I been justified by His blood (Romans 5:9), I am sanctified by His resurrection in that He defeated the curse of death

B U I L D I N G FA I TH

I N Y O U R

C O M M U N I T Y 2 NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

CELEBRATING A NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Thank you to all of you who came out on April 25 for a wonderful night of worship with members from multiple congregations. We had over 100 visitors fill the sanctuary with worship music led by the praise band To and From. The theme of the evening was liberate. We rejoiced in the promise that God’s grace liberates us from our sins when we place our faith in Him. We heard powerful moving testimony from two of the band members, with a wonderful message from Pastor Jason. Keep a look out for our next night of worship coming this summer. We hope you join us in singing praises to our Lord and Savior!

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SEEKERS AFTER GOD’S

OWN HEART

STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK

OF ROMANS LED BY PASTOR

TIM MORITA

2. SURVIVAL KIT:

BEGINNING CHRISTIANITY

DETAILS COMING SOON

brought on by sin (Romans 6:1-11). Being sanctified by the Spirit through a life of repentance, we have the hope and promise of eternal glory in the presence of God.

Easter has offered us an opportunity to reflect on these things. Such a glorious gospel! When I look out my bedroom window, I can be reminded of the reason I wake every morning. Now that this season of remembrance has come and gone, how will you remember daily your purpose in life? As a believer of Jesus Christ you have made a commitment to

lay down your life for God. We have sacrificed our purposes in life for God’s purpose. When we work, we do so to fulfill God’s purpose. When we raise our kids, we do so to fulfill God’s purpose. All that we do, we do for the glory and honor of God.

How will you remind yourself daily? Place a picture on your refrigerator. Tape up a scripture verse on your bathroom mirror. Commit to a morning prayer time with your spouse and/or children. Play a song every morning to remind you. Don’t limit your remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to one season of the year. The gospel needs to be in our hearts daily and throughout our day. Not only will that remind us of the sole reason we live, it allows us then to share the Good News with others. - Jason

A Daily Reminder by Jason Hew

LIBERA E

1. Rebecca McGuire Olivet Baptist Church Preschhol Director - This past month of

April, we have been busy with learning about the true meaning of Easter. We learned

how Jesus loved us so much that He gave us His Son. We had a little fun with bunnies

and eggs along the way, always trying to focus on the true meaning of Easter. Pray

for our staff as we meet together every Wednesday for Bible study, as the teachers

and aides learn about God's Word and application in our daily lives.

2. Annette and Fred Mortimer - Aloha Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It is with sadness that we leave the islands this

week. We wanted to say how much the Ilikai Chapel has meant to us. We have had great fellowship from the day we arrived, and it is so nice to help set up on Saturday with Carol and Jim and people that drop in. Fred practices his music for the next day and the time flies by so quickly.

Sundays are a blessing filled with great messages that make you think how you can change your life, and music that lifts you up, thanks to the worship team. There are beautiful smiles and “welcomes” all around. Thank you one and all. We pray God will allow us another return visit next year. Bless you all. Love in Christ.

3. Senior Ohana On Thursday, March 20, twenty-eight seniors toured the Iolani Palace. Joan, our tour guide, led us to the stairs leading to the second floor. The stairway is cordoned off and not used to preserve the carpet and stairs. We took the elevator to the second floor to the bright waiting room. We proceeded through the King’s quarters and viewed various sitting rooms, his bedroom as well as the Queen’s bedroom. There was the first telephone in the hallway. The throne room was the last room we entered. There were elaborate covered chairs along the east windows. The King and Queen’s crowns, along with a sword and scepter, were encased in glass. The throne chairs are located approximately 15-20 feet from the viewers. Upon ending the tour of Iolani Palace, the Sr. Ohana crossed King Street to the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center. We viewed the film “When Fear Reigned.” Pat Nomura was one of four interviewed regarding their experiences in the internment camp. She was honored with a lei and a copy of the video. After the tour, we headed for the Golden Palace for a delicious dim sum lunch.

HERE ARE FOUR SHORT

NOTES AND MESSAGES

FROM OLIVET BAPTIST

CHURCH MEMBERS AND

FRIENDS

FOUR

HEARTS

1 2

3 4

4. Four Baptisms In April, we welcomed four new

members into our Christian family. Curtis & Ma-

yumi (pictured) Sherwood, as well as two youth

from our Japanese department, Jayson and Leo

Galvez.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

母の日おめでとうございます！

二テモテ 1:5 そして、あなたが抱いている純真な信仰を思い起こしています。その信仰は、まずあなたの祖母ロイスと母エウニケに宿りまし

たが、それがあなたにも宿っていると、わたしは確信しています。 1:6 そういうわけで、わたしが手を置いたことによってあなたに与えられ

ている神の賜物を、再び燃えたたせるように勧めます。【新共同訳】

母の日が近づいて来るにあたって昨年6月27日に召された私の母の事を覚えます。時間が経つのは早いものです。二テモテ1章にはテモテの祖

母ロイスから彼の母エウニケに受け継がれた純真な信仰について記されています。

私の祖母、立石勝子は12歳の時にクリスチャンになった事が「母は祈る」という自叙伝に記されています。青木幹太師による子ども伝道集会

の最終日に祖母の心はキリストの十字架の愛の光に打たれて、涙か止まらなかったことが書かれています。 祖母は献身し東京聖書学院で学

び、その時に祖父の立石卯一郎と出会ったのです。卒業後祖父は上海へ、祖母は別府教会に遣わされ、それぞれの場で伝道がはじまりました

が、最終的に結婚へと導かれ二人での上海での宣教の歩みがはじまったのです。 そこで私の母は生まれました。祖母の純真な信仰は母にも受

け継がれました。 母、幸子は献身をして牧師になる父、渡辺邦博との結婚へ導かれたのです。後にオリベットバプテスト教会日本語部牧師夫

妻として1978年から2000年までの22年半をハワイで牧会宣教の働きをしました。

母の信仰の献身により私は養われ、牧師へと導かれた事を感謝します。今はもうすでに天国に召されている母ですが、今年も「母の日、おめ

でとう！」と言いたいと思います。二テモテ１：６に私たちに与えられている賜物を再び燃え立たせる事が記されています。祖母そして母の

信仰に励まされ、神さまから与えられている賜物を再び燃え立たせつつキリスト・イエスさまの救いを宣べ伝えてゆきたいと願うのです。

Japanese Dept. Schedule

May 4 (Sun) 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting

May 8 (Thu) 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Japanese Bible Study at First Baptist Church, Wahiawa

May 10 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Association of Hawaii Japanese Christian Churches Trustees’ Council

Meeting (AHJCC)

May 17 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. AHJCC “Praise and Worship” at Makiki Christian Church

May 18 (Sun) 12:30 p.m. Japanese Dept. Church Council Meeting

May 22 (Thu) 7:00 p.m. Japanese Bible Study at Mililani Baptist Church

May 25 (Sun) 1:00 p.m. Japan Mission Trip Preparation Meeting III

2 Timothy 1:5-6 “I remember the sincere faith you have, the kind of faith that your grand-

mother Lois and your mother Eunice also had. I am sure that you have it also. For this reason I remind you to keep alive the gift that God gave

you when I laid my hands on you.”

【Today’s English Version】

As we approach Mother’s Day this month, I remember

my mother who passed away last year on June 27, 2013.

It is amazing how quickly time flies. The first chapter of

2 Timothy talks about the genuine faith Timothy’s

grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice both had. My

grandmother, KatsukoTateishi, had a conversion

experience at age 12 in Japan. She wrote in her

autobiography “Mother Prays” that at the last day of the

children’s revival meetings, the cross of Jesus’ love and

light stroke into her heart. She could not stop crying as

she confessed Jesus as her Savior and Lord. She

surrendered her life to Christ and later studied at the

Bible College, where she met my grandfather. After they

were married, they went to Shanghai, China to spread the

good news of Christ there. That was where my mother,

Sachiko, was born. The genuine faith was passed on to

her. My mother also surrendered her life to Christ and

married my father, who was about to be a pastor in Japan,

and later at Olivet Baptist Church.

I appreciate my mother’s faithful dedication to Christ that

nurtured my faith in God also. Even though my mother is

already in heaven , I would like to say “Happy Mother’s

Day!” This is a reminder for me to keep alive the gift of

His love and salvation that God gave me to share with

others.

Happy Mother’s Day R E L A T I O N S H I P S | L I F E | L O V E

Maki to Watanabe

Japanese Language

Associa te Pasto r

Thank you Olivet Ohana for all your love, encouragement, prayers, and support that you have given to Daniel - from even before he was born and throughout his past 18 years. Daniel - We are so very proud of you. You are truly a gift of God and have brought us so much joy. Congratulations on your graduation. May God bless you always. We love you! - Mom and Dad :)

Michael,

A BIG congratulations on graduating from Kamehameha!!!

Your 13 years there seem to have just flown by. We are SO proud of all that you've accomplished and for the man that you have become!!!

May God continue to bless you and watch over you as you move on to the next phase of your life...college and being away from home!!!

With love, Dad, Mom & Megan

Congratulations High School Class of 2014!

Taylor Ishida Hawaii Baptist Academy May 31, 2014

Daniel Kimoto Hawaii Baptist Academy May 31, 2014

Michael Horita Kamehameha School May 25, 2014

Taylor, Watching you grow into this beautiful, compassionate and spiritual person has been a joy for us. We wish you the very best as you start the next phase of your life…college! Continue to share your love of music and the Lord with all the new people you will meet. You are a talented young lady and we are so very proud of you! Concordia College….here she comes! Love, Mom and Dad

Here’s a little prayer for you….. Dear Lord, Thank you for all you’ve done for Taylor. You’ve kept her safe and guided her all these years, and we pray that you will continue to be with her as she heads into this new chapter in her life. We give You all the glory for her success thus far. We pray that you will continue your presence and give her your strength as she heads off to Concordia College. We ask for your guidance and discernment as she will face many complicated situations and decisions. May she grow into the Christian you desire her to be. And Lord, we thank You for being here with her at this time. We are so proud of her and what You have done. We do not know what the future brings, but You do. We pray she has the confidence to go after Your plans with all her heart. We thank You for giving her the opportunities to fulfill those plans. In Your glorious name we pray. Amen

Dear Sivan, We are extremely proud of how you have grown into a woman of God. Everything you do that makes you special and unique reminds us of what a blessing you are. Being at HBA since kindergarten, and now graduating, is an accomplishment in itself. In addition, seeing the effort and determination that you put into your studies adds to the maturity that you developed during your time there. Congratulations, you did it! We love you very much and are honored to be your parents (and brother) ~ Mom, Dad, and Shalev

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6

“For I know the plans I have for

you, declares the Lord, plans

for welfare and not for evil, to

give you a future and a hope “

Jeremiah 29:11

Marlene will be graduating from Moanalua High School on May 22, 2014, summa cum laude. Marlene will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the fall. We are grateful to God for blessing our family with Marlene. We thank you, the Olivet Family, for showing Marlene God’s love and His Word, friendship and love. We ask God to continue to bless her and to fulfill God’s plan for her. Thank you Mom and Dad for bringing us to Olivet Baptist Church. With love ~ Derek and Jennifer Loui

LIFE, LOVE AND GOD’S PLAN.

Marlene Loui Moanalua High School May 22, 2014

Joshua Kinoshita Hawaii Baptist Academy May 31, 2014

Sivan Eckert Hawaii Baptist Academy May 31, 2014

Olivet Ohana, thank you for all the support and encouragement that you have given to Joshua these many years. Please continue to remember him, and all the other graduates, in your prayers as he continues on with his education. We could not have done it without the love and prayers you have given to us all these years.

In Christ's love, James & Lillian

Congratulations Class of 2014!

You make Olivet proud!

CELEBRATE

& REJOICE!

How to Get Involved

Volunteers for all ministries are always

welcome. If you feel you are called to

serve, but are unsure where you can help,

stop by the church office to speak to one

of the staff who can help match your gifts

and talents to an area of service for the

church.

Contact Information: Olivet Church Office Tel: 808-946-6505 Fax:808-946-6507 Email: office@OlivetBaptist.org Jason Hew Minister of Outreach & Education JasonH@OlivetBaptist.org Hannah Tomita Minister of Youth & Worship Coordinator HannahT@OlivetBaptist.org Lorna Hu Sunday School Director Faith McFatridge Aloha Usher & Greeter Committee, chair Alma Hironaka Social Committee, chair

Olivet Ministries in Action

There are a variety of ways you can get involved in the different ministries throughout

Members of the social committee

work tirelessly, mostly behind the

scenes, to prepare refreshments

each Sunday, and to help prepare

and clean up after events and

potlucks.

Olivet Baptist Preschool (above) serves the community, offering a Christian-based early education program.

Masters Touch (above) creative interpretation of Christian songs. Oahu Care Ministry (right) serves our elderly care neighbors next door.

Aloha Ushers and Greeters Committee

Have you ever noticed the happy, smiling faces as you walk through the parking lot and enter the church? Well those special, kind, loving individuals are volunteers of our Aloha ushers and greeters committee. This ministry is one of the most important groups we have in our church as they are the first people that visitors meet when they arrive. Not only do they greet visitors, they also provide directions, help locate appropriate Sunday school groups, and just make them feel welcomed in general. We are always looking for individuals to serve in this capacity. Faith McFatridge is the chairperson of the committee. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer one Sunday or more a month, please contact Faith or the church office to get more information.

Worship Audio Visual Team

Would you like to serve on the worship team? Do you have an interest in computers, sound, and lights? Did you know that the audio visual techs are a vital part of the praise and worship team? This ministry supports the Pastor and worship coordinator, as well as the praise band and choir. They control the sound, lights, and the visual slides that are used during the worship service. If you have a passion in this area, we would love to meet with you. We are looking for volunteers to help prepare worship music slides (at home or at the church), rehearse with the praise band on Wednesday nights, or run the equipment for the 8:30 and 11:00am services. Volunteers are welcome to choose from once a week to every week, depending on your schedule and flexibility. We are always looking for individuals to serve in this capacity. Hannah Tomita, the worship coordinator, is the person you need to meet. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Hannah or the church office to get more information.

BIBLE

SAYS:

“As each has received a

gift, use it to serve one

another, as good stewards of

God's varied grace…”

1 Peter 4: 10

Happening This

Month

Oahu Care Ministry

Join our group of faithful servants as we go to the nursing home across the street on the first Sunday of every month at 3:00pm. We sing, laugh, chat, pray, and do exercises with the residents. We welcome all volunteers to meet up at the church. For more information, or to get involved, please call the church office at 808-946-6505 or visit our website www.OlivetBaptist.org.

This year, Olivet Baptist Church is trying something exciting and new! The 2014 Memorial Day Picnic will be located at Bellows Air Force Base in Waimanalo, HI. The church has secured several camp grounds as well as pavilions where we will be located. There will be a hot BBQ lunch with hot dogs, hamburgers,

THE 2014 MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC WILL BE HELD AT BELLOWS AIR FORCE BASE IN WAI-

MANALO. PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE AT THE WELCOME TENT OR

WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

and chili. There will also be children, adult, senior, and family games, numerous water activities, showers, and more! We will also have a baking contest and best chili contest.

If you have never been to Bellows, it is a wonderful tranquil

setting that only God could create. Bellows also has addi-tional activities available for those who are interested.

Shuttle Service will be provided from the church parking lot, but everyone is wel-come to drive out.

“...Memorial Day

Picnic at Bellows….

This is going to be

exciting!”

Memorial Day Picnic

May 26 from 9am-2pm NEW LOCATION: At Bellows Air Force Base

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Events to Watch for:

On the 3rd Saturday of each month, the men of Olivet gather for a time of fellowship and prayer. It is open to all men and we ask the women to encourage their husbands, brothers, and sons to attend this time of gathering. A Southern style breakfast is prepared by Deacon Paul Snyder. Breakfast is served at 8am, followed by a short discussion or testimony.

MEN’S GROUP: MAY 17, 8:00AM

Mark your calendars down

1 2 3 4 5

Preschool May day Program

May 2, 2014 at 10:30am

Olivet Sanctuary

Kualoa Ranch Activity May 3, 2014 at 10:30am

Meet at Olivet

George Arashiro Funeral May 10, 2014

Visitation at 3pm Service at 4pm

Memorial Day Picnic May 26, 2014

Starts at 9:00am Bellows AFB

Preschool Graduation May 30, 2014

10:30am Olivet Sanctuary

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC

NEW EXCITING LOCATION THIS YEAR!

THE MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC IS AN ANNUAL TRADITION AT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. THIS YEAR, THE

PICNIC WILL BE ON MAY 26, 2014.

TO GET INVOLVED: PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE

AT 808-946-6505 OR VISIT WWW.OLIVETBAPTIST.ORG

Contact Us

Church Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm

Phone: 808-946-6505

Fax: 808-946-6507

Address: 1775 S. Beretania St

Honolulu, HI 96826

Web: www.OlivetBaptist.org

Email: Office@OlivetBaptist.org

Timothy Morita

Senior Pastor

PastorTim@OlivetBaptist.org

Makito Watanabe

Japanese Language Pastor

Watanabe@OlivetBaptist.org

Jason Hew

Minister of Outreach & Education

JasonH@OlivetBaptist.org

Hannah Tomita

Minister of Youth

HannahT@OlivetBaptist.org

Rebecca McGuire,

Preschool Director

Director@OlivetPreschool.com

PLACE STAMP HERE

This year, we are trying something new! The annual Memorial Day Picnic will be held at Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo. Check out page 10 for more details!