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Sunday Family Service
Today's Dharma Talk was given by Rev. David Nakamoto, who gave us examples of embracing change.
Prudence gave us a preview of next week's First Sunday craft activity. We will be making a Golden Chain of Love as well as a Valentines themed activity.
Sunday Family Service
Today's Dharma Talk was given by Keiji Kukino. This year's Honpa Hongwanji slogan is "Embrace Change - Action (Open Communication)" and Kuki shared his recent decision to get hearing aids, which will help him with the physical act of listening.
January 24 Tai Chi Class Canceled
Tai chi class on Tuesday, January 24 has been canceled due to a funeral service scheduled for that evening. Please refer to the temple calendar for future classes.
Hoonko Service
The Hoonko Service marks the anniversary of Shinran Shonin's death. Today's Dharma Talk was given by Rev. David Nakamoto, who shared a message of gratitude.
First Sunday Family Service
After a two-week break, Kailua Hongwanji held its first Family Service of the year on January 8, 2017.
We also celebrated Patsy's 93rd birthday. Happy Birthday Patsy!
Today's First Sunday family activity involved roosters, as 2017 is the Chinese Year of the Rooster. Instead of traditional paint brushes, Prudence provided ordinary plastic forks to uniquely "paint" each work of art.
Enjoy the gallery of unique roosters.
January 2017 Newsletter
Sunday Family Service
Today's Dharma Talk was given by Shirley Yangisawa, who shared highlights of her trip to Japan and the subject of gratitude. Everyone received a "kiss" from Shirley at the end -- the edible kind in chocolate, dark chocolate, or with almonds!
This was Kailua Hongwanji's final Sunday Family Service for 2016. The next First Sunday Family Service will be on January 8, 2017.
KHM Officers & Directors 2017
From left to right: Gary Yamamoto, Jean Fukumoto, Joyce Nishita, Dennis Tashiro, Rev. David Nakamoto, Keiji Kukino, Allen Kusano, Merle Tashiro, Gerald Matsuda, Prudence Kusano, Bob Nishita. Not pictured: Joy Nishida
2017 Board of Directors
Directors:
- Allen Kusano
- Gary Yamamoto
- Jean Fukumoto
- Joy Nishida
- Merle Tashiro
President: Dennis Tashiro
Vice President: Bob Nishita
Secretary: Joyce Nishita
Treasurer: Gerald Matsuda
Auditor: Prudence Kusano
Immediate Past President: Keiji Kukino
Annual General Membership Meeting & Lunch
The Annual General Membership Meeting was held on December 11, 2016, immediately following the Sunday Family Service.
Kailua Hongwanji Mission Officers and Directors for 2017 were confirmed and installation of the officers by Rev. David Nakamoto followed the meeting.
- President: Dennis Tashiro
- Vice President: Bob Nishita
- Secretary: Joyce Nishita
- Treasurer: Gerald Matsuda
- Auditor: Prudence Kusano
- Immediate Past President: Keiji Kukino
- Directors:
- Allen Kusano
- Gary Yamamoto
- Jean Fukumoto
- Joy Nishida
- Merle Tashiro
After the meeting, the membership and guests enjoyed lunch at New Mui Kwai II in Kailua.