A Psalm for the New Year

How should we behave in the new year? What is righteous, what is holy? What about those difficulties in this life that we all experience? This Psalm, as old as the Bible, talks to us of the tribulations of life on earth, & the hope that has since been fulfilled in Our Lord Jesus Christ. […]

New Year’s Resolutions

As we embark on the new year we are often encouraged to make resolutions. Plans, perhaps, to be better people, to do good for ourselves, our families & our communities. Of course, as everyone knows, new year’s resolutions are seldom met… Thousands of comedians make their living because of this simple fact of human nature. […]

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! • Happy New Year!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_text]Happy new year in this glorious Year of Our Lord, 2016! Here at Makanalani, we are looking forward to another year of serving children & youth by giving them an experience of […]

On this New Years Eve

The new year is fast approaching. Only one more day of 2015. How can the time pass so quickly? What about all of those undone projects & unfilled goals? Perhaps it is time to reflect on what The Lord has told us about these times. Luke 4 has words that are worth heeding in our […]

Theatre on Kauai • Kaua‘i Community Players

Are you looking to add a little culture to your New Year? Well, on Kauai we’re lucky to have several theatre groups, including the talented Kaua‘i Community Players. On January 9-24 they will be presenting [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” […]

God-Led Filmmaking January 8

Did you ever think how much fun it would be to make your own movie? And how you could share the Word of God to the world through the medium of film? Well, if you’ve been inspired, but don’t know where to begin… On Friday, January 8, Kauai girl Stephanie Castillo, back from four years […]

Jazz on Kauai in February

We’re giving you an early head’s up on this one, because it’s always such a hit. The 10th Annual All Angels Jazz Festival is on February 5-7 this year (well, next year, 2016, but you know what we mean). Here’s more information about the festival, straight from St. Michaels. The Gospel Divas return to Kauai […]

A Concert to Continue the Joy

Yesterday we talked about extending the joy the is the Christmas Season into the whole year. Well, on Tuesday the Church of the Pacific, just down the road from Makanalani, is having a concert that can help with any lingering post-Christmas blues. Our very own Dove, Kauai impresario, is producing a concert with G Love […]

After Christmas Joy

Have you recovered from your celebrations? Are the wrappings all cleared, the dishes done, the turkey sliced ready for those delicious sandwiches to come? We aren’t either… There is a certain reluctance to let go of Christmas. It is such a special day & like little children, we find ourselves pining for the day past […]

Mele Kalikimaka • Merry Christmas!

May this day bring peace & love to you & your family as we celebrate the birth of Our Lord & Savior. Remember the humble beginnings of He who would save the world & reflect upon all of the blessings that we are given, not just today, but every day. It is a beautiful world […]