LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS  On Wednesday evenings through April 5, Koloa Union Church will host soup suppers in Moore Hall at 6 p.m. Kahu Akana will lead a discussion on the beatitudes, based upon the previous Sunday’s theme, scriptures and sermon. This week we will be focusing on “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,” with attention on the world’s refugee crisis. Kahu volunteered to be in charge of the meal this week. Please contact Kahu or sign up on the bulletin board if you are able to bring soup, salad and/or bread on any Wednesday evening.
MOVIE NIGHT  This Saturday, March 25, 6 pm., we will begin with dinner, serving hot dogs and popcorn, and then show a fun family movie. The movie will be outside, so bring warm clothes and/or a blanket. We will move into the sanctuary if it rains.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH  The children are currently practicing during Sunday School for their Easter play (“You Can’t Have Easter Without….”) to be performed on Palm Sunday, April 9. Our annual decorating Easter eggs & pizza lunch will be Friday, April 14, 11 a.m.  Please sign up if you plan on attending. Our next youth retreat will be at Waineke in Kokee June 9 – 13, 2017; details to follow.
ALAN AKANA GALLERY  The watercolors of the beautiful flowers of Hawaii which are painted by our Kahu are on display at Alan Akana Gallery, located in the Smith Memorial Parsonage at 3281 Waikomo Road in Koloa. The gallery is open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. and Mondays through Thursday 1 p.m..-5 p.m. (closed Fridays and Saturdays). A majority of the net profits from the gallery goes directly to the ministry of Koloa Union Church! For more information, click HERE.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY IN HANALEI  Join the Sunday school children, youth and their families on Monday, March 27. Spend the day at the beach near the Hanalei Pier.  Tiffany and ohana will be there from 8 am.  Any questions, call Tiffany 651-1397.
MEN’S BREAKFAST  There is only one more Men’s Breakfast for this winter season, March 28, at 7:30 a.m. The men of the church gather at the Olympic Café in the Poipu Village Shopping Center. (The Café is right across from Keoki’s Paradise.)
MEMBERSHIP GATHERING  Interested in learning more about Koloa Union Church? Sunday, April 2, in Moore Hall: Kahu Akana and the Deacons will meet with people who are interested in learning more about Koloa Union Church and what is involved in becoming a member of our congregation. The gathering will take place after Aloha Hour, approximately 12:30 to 3:00. There is a signup sheet posted on the bulletin board.  Childcare will be provided.
PRAYERS & SQUARES  Contact Angela Dressel if you would like to get involved in praying for people in crisis or helping to make quilt squares for those in crisis.