Patience
By Rene Toyota, Administrative Assistant
Can you believe that a year has gone by since the pandemic started? I know how it could be tiring to keep hearing about the pandemic and all the things associated with it, but the situation is more hopeful now as more businesses reopen and more people are vaccinated. And now, First Prez is gradually opening. It's such a neat and exciting experience and we look forward to it.
I know that many of us have been very eager for everything to get back to normal. Our decision to stay closed all this time was only because we cared about everyone's safety—members, visitors, and staff. Not to mention the fact that we had to comply with Hawaii’s COVID guidelines.
But here we are! We are at the point where we get to reserve our seats online for Sunday in-person services. Now I know it might be a little frustrating trying to reserve our seats, but it all comes down to patience, which I know is difficult to master. However, it's a skill worth acquiring. Patience is one of the ways in which we can receive God's peace.
Last month for our children's program, the virtue of the month was patience, which is defined as “waiting later for whatever you want now." The memory verse was: "Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don't lose hope. Wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14, NirV)
Every week I have the privilege of putting together the curriculum videos for Ko'olau Kids, which are featured on our Ko'olau Kids webpage each Sunday. Our Ko'olau Kids Aunties and Uncles alternately present a video with the virtue of the month and a short personal lesson or message.
Last month Auntie Aulani, with her sons Keahi and Dustin, did the introduction for early childhood. Uncle Russell Yamada did the intro for our preteens, and Auntie Karen Makishima did the intro for elementary. Both of Uncle Russell’s and Auntie Karen’s introductions were on patience. They all did a wonderful job, but Auntie Karen's video was so funny, relevant, and on point of how important patience is. I watched it like three times! You can watch Auntie Karen's video by clicking the picture below, and then tell me what you think.
If you have children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, or friends with children, visit our Ko’olau Kid webpage for additional resources not only on patience but other virtues too.
Prayer: Father, thank You for all the resources You provide to teach us how to be patient. Amen.
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