St. Catherine School Retreat at Makanalani
This week we were delighted to host the middle schoolers from St. Catherine School here at Makanalani. Preparing them all for a summer of fun and an exciting return to school as middle schoolers! All enjoyed fun and games in the grounds and were surrounded by God’s presence and endless love. Makanalani is all about […]
Memorial Ti Leaf Lei-Making Workshop
On Saturday, June 23rd from 9am until Noon there will be a Ti Leaf Lei-Making Workshop in Memory of the People of Kalaupapa. Hosted by ReSource for Christian Spirituality and held at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (click on their name to be taken to their website). All the churches of Kauai are […]
Camp Jumanji at Makanalani
We loved having the kids from Sonshine Company join us this week for Camp Jumanji. While here the boys enjoyed the Jungle Obstacle Course as the girls played relay games and went on the Alligator Slide, there was entertainment from Superstar who is not only a safari master but also a puppytologist! Every evening service […]
Happy Father’s Day!
One of our favorite questions is, ‘What does the Bible say?’ So many times during the day we find ourselves asking what Jesus would do or say to a certain situation or asking what the Bible has to say on the matter. And what does the Bible say about Father’s Day? While it might not […]
Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus
‘3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.’ There is no greater joy and reward than bringing the Good News of our Lord and Savior to the young. Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus is a VBS or Vacation Bible School to be held from June […]
Father’s Day is Coming Up!
It’s nearly Father’s Day and that can only mean one thing! Lot’s of fantastic events for you and your family to enjoy, with the focus on dad. Here’s just a taste of the family fun events that you can find on our island home. On Saturday, June 16th it’s the 14th Annual Dad’s Day Car […]
Every Day is Earth Day to Christians
The floods in April left Earth Day on Kauai needing a new date to carry out these volunteer based works, and that got us to thinking. As Christians every day is Earth Day. While Earth Day is a great event showing support for environmental protection and resulting in many works being done that benefit the […]
It’s Summer & That Means Summer Camp! #2
As promised here is the second set of fantastic summer camps held on Kauai. We’re sure that there is something for every keiki with this selection. Starting on June 11th is the Kaua’i Animal Education Center-KAEC Summer Camp. Suitable for ages 8-14 years it costs $175 for one week. Held at Kealia Farms you can […]
‘These Wonderful People in Bright Orange Shirts’
The accents stood out as much as the shirts. In early May a team of volunteers from Samaritans Purse came to Kauai to assist with the clean up from the floods. While staying here with us at Makanalani these people worked tirelessly to help clean and repair homes so local residents could move back in. […]
School’s Out For Summer Event!
Two fantastic events to share with you today. Slide N’ Glide Inflatable Fun are putting on two ‘School’s Out For Summer’ events, one in Kapa’a at Kapa’a Beach Park from June 8th-11th and one on the Westside at Waimea Athletic Field from June 16th-18th. This family fun and friendly event is open to all, you […]