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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
"Calling All Women"
Aloha Paddlers,
Just wanted to share with you some upcoming events with the Women’s Ministry.
New Hope O'ahu Woman's Ministry is having our first ever Woman's Ministry Missions Brunch at the Lead Center, 290 Sand Island Road on Saturday, August 8! Our exciting guest speaker will be Darlene Cunningham, who, together with her husband Loren, founded Youth With a Mission (YWAM) over 30 years ago and has been involved in missions work ever since.
She'll be giving us miraculous reports about what God is doing around the world, and we'll hear testimonies from four inspiring missionaries. The cost for this delicious brunch and wonderful program is only $15. We'll also be taking an offering to bless our missionaries. Please don't miss this beautiful, uplifting morning.
Tomorrow, Thursday is the last day for registration. Please consider joining us by emailing Cheyanne, roxyann811@yahoo.com to save your spot.
http://www.enewhope.org/news/000500/index.php
You’ve been serving tirelessly and selflessly in ministry, are you looking for the next level? Would you like to find a place to hear the Word of God from a woman’s perspective? I strongly believe that we can continue to serve Him with excellence if we can find that safe place to learn to become more like Jesus. Women in the Word has successfully been bringing women closer to Him through the Tuesday evening studies. Please prayerfully consider joining us. This may be the opportunity to fulfill your discipleship needs.
Women in the Word Bible study begins Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 at the LEAD Center. Come and for the study and fellowship. No preregistration necessary.
This 7 week study is called “Snapshots of Jesus”
If you had a photo album, full of snapshots of Jesus, what would He look like? Cameras weren’t around when Jesus walked the earth, but for centuries, artists have painted Him, based on word-pictures given in the Bible.
For example, you might have seen a rendering of Jesus, carrying a lamb on His shoulders, since He called Himself “the Good Shepherd” and invites us to think of Him in that way. Perhaps you’ve seen a painting of Jesus with a glowing halo, carrying a lantern to light the darkness, inspired by His statement “I am the Light of the World.”
In this course, we’ll be studying six verbal “snapshots” of Jesus taken from the Scriptures. As we study each one, we want to focus on the reality behind the image and get to know Him better and allow Him to minister to us.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
With you, serving Him,
arlene
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
"Take The Challenge"
Best wishes to our four New Hope Canoe Club paddling crews who will be competing in this Saturday's Na Pali Challenge on Kauai.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
"Imagine Your Life without Fear by Max Lucado"
A strain of Asian flu is boarding flights out of China. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins with the word terror. We fear being sued, finishing last, going broke; we fear the mole on the back, the new kid on the block, the sound of the clock as it ticks us closer to the grave. We sophisticate investment plans, create elaborate security systems, and legislate stronger military, yet we depend on mood-altering drugs more than any other generation in history.
Fear, it seems, has taken a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversize and rude, fear is unwilling to share the heart with happiness. Happiness complies. Do you ever see the two together? Can one be happy and afraid at the same time? Clear thinking and afraid? Confident and afraid? Merciful and afraid? No. Fear is the big bully in the high school hallway: brash, loud, and unproductive. For all the noise fear makes and room it takes, fear does little good.
“Jesus was sleeping” (v. 24 ncv).Now there’s a scene. The disciples scream; Jesus dreams. Thunder roars; Jesus snores. He doesn’t doze, catnap, or rest. He slumbers. Could you sleep at a time like this? Could you snooze during a roller coaster loop-the-loop? In a wind tunnel? At a kettledrum concert? Jesus sleeps through all three at once! Mark’s gospel adds two curious details: “[ Jesus] was in the stern, asleep on a pillow” (Mark 4:38). In the stern, on a pillow. Why the first? From whence came the second?
First-century fishermen used large, heavy seine nets for their work. They stored the nets in a nook that was built into the stern for this purpose. Sleeping upon the stern deck was impractical. It provided no space or protection. The small compartment beneath the stern, however, provided both. It was the most enclosed and only protected part of the boat. So Christ, a bit dozy from the day’s activities, crawled beneath the deck to get some sleep.
He rested his head, not on a fluffy feather pillow, but on a leather sandbag. A ballast bag. Mediterranean fishermen still use them. They weigh about a hundred pounds and are used to ballast, or stabilize, the boat. Did Jesus take the pillow to the stern so he could sleep, or sleep so soundly that someone rustled him up the pillow? We don’t know. But this much we do know. This was a premeditated slumber. He didn’t accidentally nod off. In full knowledge of the coming storm, Jesus decided it was siesta time, so he crawled into the corner, put his head on the pillow, and drifted into dreamland.
His snooze troubles the disciples. Matthew and Mark record their responses as three staccato Greek pronouncements and one question. The pronouncements: “Lord! Save! Dying!” (Matt. 8:25). The question: “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” (Mark 4:38). They do not ask about Jesus’ strength: “Can you still the storm?” His knowledge: “Are you aware of the storm?” Or his know-how: “Do you have any experience with storms?” But rather, they raise doubts about Jesus’ character: “Do you not care . . . ”Fear does this. Fear corrodes our confidence in God’s goodness. We begin to wonder if love lives in heaven. If God can sleep in our storms, if his eyes stay shut when our eyes grow wide, if he permits storms after we get on his boat, does he care?
Fear unleashes a swarm of doubts, anger-stirring doubts. And it turns us into control freaks. “Do something about the storm!” is the implicit demand of the question. “Fix it or . . . or . . . or else!” Fear, at its center, is a perceived loss of control. When life spins wildly, we grab for a component of life we can manage: our diet, the tidiness of a house, the armrest of a plane, or, in many cases, people. The more insecure we feel, the meaner we become. We growl and bare our fangs. Why? Because we are bad? In part. But also because we feel cornered.
Jesus takes our fears seriously. The one statement he made more than any other was this: don’t be afraid.
Fear will always knock on your door. Just don’t invite it in for dinner, and for heaven’s sake don’t offer it a bed for the night. Let’s embolden our hearts with a select number of Jesus’ “do not fear” statements. Fear may fill our world, but it doesn’t have to fill our hearts.
Fear, it seems, has taken a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversize and rude, fear is unwilling to share the heart with happiness. Happiness complies. Do you ever see the two together? Can one be happy and afraid at the same time? Clear thinking and afraid? Confident and afraid? Merciful and afraid? No. Fear is the big bully in the high school hallway: brash, loud, and unproductive. For all the noise fear makes and room it takes, fear does little good.
“Jesus was sleeping” (v. 24 ncv).Now there’s a scene. The disciples scream; Jesus dreams. Thunder roars; Jesus snores. He doesn’t doze, catnap, or rest. He slumbers. Could you sleep at a time like this? Could you snooze during a roller coaster loop-the-loop? In a wind tunnel? At a kettledrum concert? Jesus sleeps through all three at once! Mark’s gospel adds two curious details: “[ Jesus] was in the stern, asleep on a pillow” (Mark 4:38). In the stern, on a pillow. Why the first? From whence came the second?
First-century fishermen used large, heavy seine nets for their work. They stored the nets in a nook that was built into the stern for this purpose. Sleeping upon the stern deck was impractical. It provided no space or protection. The small compartment beneath the stern, however, provided both. It was the most enclosed and only protected part of the boat. So Christ, a bit dozy from the day’s activities, crawled beneath the deck to get some sleep.
He rested his head, not on a fluffy feather pillow, but on a leather sandbag. A ballast bag. Mediterranean fishermen still use them. They weigh about a hundred pounds and are used to ballast, or stabilize, the boat. Did Jesus take the pillow to the stern so he could sleep, or sleep so soundly that someone rustled him up the pillow? We don’t know. But this much we do know. This was a premeditated slumber. He didn’t accidentally nod off. In full knowledge of the coming storm, Jesus decided it was siesta time, so he crawled into the corner, put his head on the pillow, and drifted into dreamland.
His snooze troubles the disciples. Matthew and Mark record their responses as three staccato Greek pronouncements and one question. The pronouncements: “Lord! Save! Dying!” (Matt. 8:25). The question: “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” (Mark 4:38). They do not ask about Jesus’ strength: “Can you still the storm?” His knowledge: “Are you aware of the storm?” Or his know-how: “Do you have any experience with storms?” But rather, they raise doubts about Jesus’ character: “Do you not care . . . ”Fear does this. Fear corrodes our confidence in God’s goodness. We begin to wonder if love lives in heaven. If God can sleep in our storms, if his eyes stay shut when our eyes grow wide, if he permits storms after we get on his boat, does he care?
Fear unleashes a swarm of doubts, anger-stirring doubts. And it turns us into control freaks. “Do something about the storm!” is the implicit demand of the question. “Fix it or . . . or . . . or else!” Fear, at its center, is a perceived loss of control. When life spins wildly, we grab for a component of life we can manage: our diet, the tidiness of a house, the armrest of a plane, or, in many cases, people. The more insecure we feel, the meaner we become. We growl and bare our fangs. Why? Because we are bad? In part. But also because we feel cornered.
Jesus takes our fears seriously. The one statement he made more than any other was this: don’t be afraid.
Fear will always knock on your door. Just don’t invite it in for dinner, and for heaven’s sake don’t offer it a bed for the night. Let’s embolden our hearts with a select number of Jesus’ “do not fear” statements. Fear may fill our world, but it doesn’t have to fill our hearts.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
"Mahalo Nui Loa"
Aloha!
A big mahalo from Lee and I to the whole club for your wonderful participation this past weekend with the 3 fundraising activities. The Koala Moa Chicken Sale this past Saturday from 7:00am to 2:30pm led by Lynn Akeo and Joanne Tano (1,467 chickens cooked!). Also on Saturday at 10:00am, 400 chicken plates were prepared for the "Spirit of Aloha" volunteers led by Arlene and Laurie with their team which included Pastor Rod's wife and Aaron's Kitchen at the Dole Cannery. Much mahalos! Coach Blane and Sam for helping to transfer equipment and the setting up at 3:00pm for the services at Farrington after leaving the Koala Moa site. And again the many paddlers that came that night to help to serve in the food booth. We shut down at 9:00pm that night. And lastly, all the help again on Sunday morning with the set up, serving and breakdown of the food booth during and after the 3 services were completed. People helped from 6:00am until 1:30pm. (450 plates sold) Excellent paddling outside of the canoe. It was encouraging and uplifting to see everyone having fun and working hard at the Koala Moa site. The racing that was going on under the chicken bagging tent was crazy. Still not sure who got Gold or Silver. The bonding and fellowship was heartwarming. The hospitality tent set up by Kehau Bishaw and the 50 women and our wonderful servant waitress in Janice Love who made sure that everyone had something to eat and drink throughout the day. The shuttling of workers coming in and leaving the site was stellar. Even the owners of the Koala Moa site were impressed and it gave them an idea of how to do things better at the site because of the parking and congestion problems. Mahalo again Laurie for making all of this possible. Finally, Uncle George Hom for being who you are and for all that you do for us to remind us of what's important and holding us all accountable to our mission statement. "Paddling with Him, and you, in His canoe!" ...Coaches Cy and Lee Kalama
A big mahalo from Lee and I to the whole club for your wonderful participation this past weekend with the 3 fundraising activities. The Koala Moa Chicken Sale this past Saturday from 7:00am to 2:30pm led by Lynn Akeo and Joanne Tano (1,467 chickens cooked!). Also on Saturday at 10:00am, 400 chicken plates were prepared for the "Spirit of Aloha" volunteers led by Arlene and Laurie with their team which included Pastor Rod's wife and Aaron's Kitchen at the Dole Cannery. Much mahalos! Coach Blane and Sam for helping to transfer equipment and the setting up at 3:00pm for the services at Farrington after leaving the Koala Moa site. And again the many paddlers that came that night to help to serve in the food booth. We shut down at 9:00pm that night. And lastly, all the help again on Sunday morning with the set up, serving and breakdown of the food booth during and after the 3 services were completed. People helped from 6:00am until 1:30pm. (450 plates sold) Excellent paddling outside of the canoe. It was encouraging and uplifting to see everyone having fun and working hard at the Koala Moa site. The racing that was going on under the chicken bagging tent was crazy. Still not sure who got Gold or Silver. The bonding and fellowship was heartwarming. The hospitality tent set up by Kehau Bishaw and the 50 women and our wonderful servant waitress in Janice Love who made sure that everyone had something to eat and drink throughout the day. The shuttling of workers coming in and leaving the site was stellar. Even the owners of the Koala Moa site were impressed and it gave them an idea of how to do things better at the site because of the parking and congestion problems. Mahalo again Laurie for making all of this possible. Finally, Uncle George Hom for being who you are and for all that you do for us to remind us of what's important and holding us all accountable to our mission statement. "Paddling with Him, and you, in His canoe!" ...Coaches Cy and Lee Kalama
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
"Go NHCC Novice B Wahine!"
Congratulations and Best Wishes at the State Championships at Hilo Bay on Saturday, August 1st!
Photo by George Hom
"Congratulations Kailua Canoe Club!"
New Hope Canoe Club's 40 Women racing to a 3rd Place Finish in the 2009 OHCRA Championships, and a berth in the HCRA State Championships at Hilo Bay on August 1st! 
Congratulations to Kailua Canoe Club, winner of the 2009 OHCRA Championships, Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park, Sunday, July 19, 2009.
OHCRA Championships Results
Photos & Message from George Hom
The Lord again blessed our canoe club with two third place finishes, (the Novice B Women and the 40 Women). In all, three crews (add the 55 Mix Masters) qualified to go to the HCRA Championships on August 1, 2009 in Hilo. Let's continue to embrace His joy in us as we end our regatta season and prepare for distance. God bless you!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
“Congratulations”
Congratulations to all of our paddlers on another terrific regatta paddling season.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
"OHCRA Championships This Sunday"
The 2009 OHCRA Championships are upon us!
Treat your family and friends this Sunday at Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park to a field day of great races, ono grindz', good times, and exclusive OHCRA Championship logo wear and gear (they make for great stocking stuffers at Christmastime).
Green Flag!
-Uncle Hut
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
"Remaining Races For 2009"
7/12/09
John D. Kaupiko Regatta
Hui Nalu CC
Keehi Lagoon
7/19/09
O.H.C.R.A. Championships
OHCRA
Keehi Lagoon
8/01/09
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
HCRA
HILO BAY
Long Distance Races:
8/09/09
Kaena Challenge
Makaha CC
Sunset Beach Park to Makaha Beach
8/16/09
Duke Kahanamoku Race
Lanikai CC
Kailua Beach Park to Hilton Pier
8/22/09
Kailua Bay Iron Men
Kailua CC
Kailua Beach Park
8/23/09
Dad Center Race (Women)
Outrigger CC
Kailua Beach Park to Outrigger CC
9/13/09
E Lau Hoe (Women)
OHCRA
Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Park
9/20/09
Henry Ayau Memorial Race (Men)
Hui Lanakila CC
Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Park
10/11/09
MOLOKA'I HOE
OHCRA
MOLOKA'I to O'AHU
OTHER - (Non-Sanctioned)
9/27/09
NA WAHINE O KE KAI
NA WAHINE
MOLOKAI – O'AHU
John D. Kaupiko Regatta
Hui Nalu CC
Keehi Lagoon
7/19/09
O.H.C.R.A. Championships
OHCRA
Keehi Lagoon
8/01/09
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
HCRA
HILO BAY
Long Distance Races:
8/09/09
Kaena Challenge
Makaha CC
Sunset Beach Park to Makaha Beach
8/16/09
Duke Kahanamoku Race
Lanikai CC
Kailua Beach Park to Hilton Pier
8/22/09
Kailua Bay Iron Men
Kailua CC
Kailua Beach Park
8/23/09
Dad Center Race (Women)
Outrigger CC
Kailua Beach Park to Outrigger CC
9/13/09
E Lau Hoe (Women)
OHCRA
Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Park
9/20/09
Henry Ayau Memorial Race (Men)
Hui Lanakila CC
Maunalua Bay to Nanakuli Beach Park
10/11/09
MOLOKA'I HOE
OHCRA
MOLOKA'I to O'AHU
OTHER - (Non-Sanctioned)
9/27/09
NA WAHINE O KE KAI
NA WAHINE
MOLOKAI – O'AHU
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
"More Waimanalo & Waikiki Photos From Joel & George"
Photography by Joel Olegario
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Photography by George Hom
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
"2009 Regatta Pa'ina Sign Up"
Let’s Celebrate the
end of the
2009 Regatta Season!
Who: All NHCC Recreational and Competitive Paddlers and their Ohana
What: 2009 Regatta Pa’ina (Hawaiian Dinner will be served!)
Where: The New Hope L.E.A.D. Center on Sand Island Access Road
When: Sunday, August 2nd @ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for children 18 and under; $15 Adults
Please sign up amlongb8000@hawaii.rr.com as soon as you can for a head count by 17 Jul.
Please turn in payment by July 26th. Checks made out to NHCC.
end of the
2009 Regatta Season!
Who: All NHCC Recreational and Competitive Paddlers and their Ohana
What: 2009 Regatta Pa’ina (Hawaiian Dinner will be served!)
Where: The New Hope L.E.A.D. Center on Sand Island Access Road
When: Sunday, August 2nd @ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for children 18 and under; $15 Adults
Please sign up amlongb8000@hawaii.rr.com as soon as you can for a head count by 17 Jul.
Please turn in payment by July 26th. Checks made out to NHCC.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
"The Best 4th of July Ever"
You pray a lot, you worry, you pray even harder, you cry out to God and ask him to look over your son, please Lord bring him home to us safe and sound.
The days turn into weeks, the weeks into months, and then you get the call, a familiar yet different voice, he's home on American soil! All praise be to God! Now he's far from a country which ends in a 'stan, just in time for the 4th of July.
Free from worry, free from pain, our airman is home, and this will be the best 4th of July ever!
The days turn into weeks, the weeks into months, and then you get the call, a familiar yet different voice, he's home on American soil! All praise be to God! Now he's far from a country which ends in a 'stan, just in time for the 4th of July.
Free from worry, free from pain, our airman is home, and this will be the best 4th of July ever!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
"Welcome Home"
Kyle, Kay, Daniel, and Sara Lum are moving back to O'ahu after six wonderful years on Moloka'i. As they prepare to bid a fond aloha to the New Hope Moloka'i Oceanside Retreat, they need our help in finding a place to live come August 1st.
If you have a referral to offer, please e-mail me at paddlehard.orgohome@yahoo.com , and I will be sure that he gets it.
On behalf of the Lum Ohana, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, and God bless you!
-Uncle Hut
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
"NHCC Bio on Teams of Liberty 2009 Website"
New Hope Canoe Club
Hometown: Honolulu, HawaiiClub Established: 1999Visit New Hope Canoe Club Website
Team Name: New Hope-Ekahi and New Hope-Elua Competing in: Mixed Open Division
New Hope Canoe Club Ministry began in 1999 with a mission, to “Reaching the world paddling HIS canoe with ALOHA that glorifies GOD!” We welcome all ages and levels of paddlers. Our sponsor is New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, http://www.enewhope.org/ . Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Senior Pastor, also enjoys the sport of paddling. The two crews entering the Liberty Challenge is also looking forward to performing at the Pa’ina (celebration gathering) Luau scheduled after the race.
Hometown: Honolulu, HawaiiClub Established: 1999Visit New Hope Canoe Club Website
Team Name: New Hope-Ekahi and New Hope-Elua Competing in: Mixed Open Division
New Hope Canoe Club Ministry began in 1999 with a mission, to “Reaching the world paddling HIS canoe with ALOHA that glorifies GOD!” We welcome all ages and levels of paddlers. Our sponsor is New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, http://www.enewhope.org/ . Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Senior Pastor, also enjoys the sport of paddling. The two crews entering the Liberty Challenge is also looking forward to performing at the Pa’ina (celebration gathering) Luau scheduled after the race.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
"You Are Loved"
You are loved.
God loves you, and he will never forsake you, no matter how dark and lonely the world may sometimes seem.
We love you.
You have a lot of brothers- and sisters-in-Christ who are here for you. To laugh, cry, pray, and play with too!
If your heart is breaking, and you need someone to love on you this Father's Day, come to our New Hope Canoe Club tent on Nanakuli Beach this Sunday, where someone will invariably greet you with a smile and a hug, a place where God's children are always welcome.
God loves you, and he will never forsake you, no matter how dark and lonely the world may sometimes seem.
We love you.
You have a lot of brothers- and sisters-in-Christ who are here for you. To laugh, cry, pray, and play with too!
If your heart is breaking, and you need someone to love on you this Father's Day, come to our New Hope Canoe Club tent on Nanakuli Beach this Sunday, where someone will invariably greet you with a smile and a hug, a place where God's children are always welcome.
Monday, June 15, 2009
"Nanakuli to New York"
Or, from "The Big Pineapple to the Big Apple"
As our paddlers prepare for this Sunday's Leeward Kai Father's Day Regatta, another group of our paddlers are also ready to start spreading the (good) news in the city that's so nice, they named it twice - New York, New York!
It's the first time we've entered this race, and we can't wait to hear how cool it was to paddle in the 2009 Liberty World Outrigger Competition on Saturday, June 27.
God Speed New Hope New York paddlers, and give our regards to Broadway!
"King Kamehameha Regatta Photos From George Hom"
From: George Hom
The Kai 'elua is back on the water thanks to the tireless work of Luana.
Our canoe club thanked her by singing a thank you song (chicken skin moment).
God guided our crews. More crews qualified for the 4th of July race at Waikiki Beach. What a wonderful day at Kailua Beach.
God bless you!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
"Canoe Club News For All Of Yous"
The 2009 O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association regatta season begins this Sunday, June 7th, at the Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park (Clement D. Pa’aina Regatta).
From dawn-2-dusk, canoe race day at Ke'ehi is like no other.
Come one, come all, and treat yourself, ohana, and friends to a sweet day of fun in the bright and beautiful Hawaiian sun. Memories to last a lifetime.
Best wishes to all of our New Hope Canoe Club racers, we'll be cheering for you from start to finsih!
GOD-Built, FAITH-Driven.
Your 2009 NHCC Cyber Kanu "In HIS Kanu With U'!" Blog Crew
P.S. Why wait until Sunday for the fun to begin? It's a "Spirit of Aloha" weekend starting with a free concert tomorrow night!
Spirit Of Aloha Celebration Weekend June 5, 6, 7
Be a part of the fun at New Hope Oahu's annual "Spirit of Aloha" weekend Celebration at the University of Hawaii's Stan Sheriff Arena. Friday, June 5th... Free concert featuring award-winning Christian artist Tommy Walker and new artist Anne Gilbert. Doors open at 6:00PM / Concert begins at 7:00PM. Joining the concert will be New Hope's praise & worship band and dance teams, together with a 100+ member choir.Then Saturday and Sunday, hear an inspirational message from Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. Service times are Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 PM and Sunday June 7th at 8:00AM & 11:00AM. This year we will also be presenting awards in recognition of a few random acts of kindness performed by members of our community. The chosen recipients have displayed the true heart of serving the people of O'ahu.This is a weekend you won't want to miss! For more information call the church office at 842-4242 or log onto www.enewhope.org
P.S.S. Aloha to Paddler's Inn in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. We just heard that tomorrow is closing day. Besides the great food we've eaten at your restaurant over the years, you've warmly welcomed Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka'i Hoe paddlers from around the world, offering each and every one a home away from home. Where will all of those great yesteryear paddling pics which now hang on the walls end up?
From dawn-2-dusk, canoe race day at Ke'ehi is like no other.
Come one, come all, and treat yourself, ohana, and friends to a sweet day of fun in the bright and beautiful Hawaiian sun. Memories to last a lifetime.
Best wishes to all of our New Hope Canoe Club racers, we'll be cheering for you from start to finsih!
GOD-Built, FAITH-Driven.
Your 2009 NHCC Cyber Kanu "In HIS Kanu With U'!" Blog Crew
P.S. Why wait until Sunday for the fun to begin? It's a "Spirit of Aloha" weekend starting with a free concert tomorrow night!
Spirit Of Aloha Celebration Weekend June 5, 6, 7
Be a part of the fun at New Hope Oahu's annual "Spirit of Aloha" weekend Celebration at the University of Hawaii's Stan Sheriff Arena. Friday, June 5th... Free concert featuring award-winning Christian artist Tommy Walker and new artist Anne Gilbert. Doors open at 6:00PM / Concert begins at 7:00PM. Joining the concert will be New Hope's praise & worship band and dance teams, together with a 100+ member choir.Then Saturday and Sunday, hear an inspirational message from Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. Service times are Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 PM and Sunday June 7th at 8:00AM & 11:00AM. This year we will also be presenting awards in recognition of a few random acts of kindness performed by members of our community. The chosen recipients have displayed the true heart of serving the people of O'ahu.This is a weekend you won't want to miss! For more information call the church office at 842-4242 or log onto www.enewhope.org
P.S.S. Aloha to Paddler's Inn in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. We just heard that tomorrow is closing day. Besides the great food we've eaten at your restaurant over the years, you've warmly welcomed Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka'i Hoe paddlers from around the world, offering each and every one a home away from home. Where will all of those great yesteryear paddling pics which now hang on the walls end up?
"Paddler's Skin Care 101"
So beautiful, to be out on the water on a gorgeous sunny day, blue skies, trade winds, catching swells, and feeling “the glide” when you paddle together, yeah?
So, with all those good things to enjoy, you may not give much thought to skin care. But you should! There was a time in the ‘60’s and 70’s when tans were in vogue and pale people would soak up all the rays they could, deliberately adding some kind of tanning oil to accelerate the sun’s effects. Just look around- you’ll see plenty from those days, and the skin on many looks a bit, ah, “high mileage.”
Dr. Amanda Haley did a survey of paddling related injuries in 2007 for paddlers on Oahu. So this applies to us! She reported significant issues with skin: 7.5% of paddlers had sunburn severe enough to require medical attention, 6% had pre-cancerous lesions, and nearly 3% had skin cancers. She didn’t ask about wrinkles and accelerated aging, would have been plenty!
So there are 3 main reasons for concern:
1) Risk of sunburn. We’ve probably all had a bit of reddening and local discomfort somewhere along the line, but sunburn can be far worse than that. Extensive or severe exposure involves loss of fluids, reduced ability to regulate your body’s temperature, and may be associated with heat exhaustion. And it can sneak up on you. By the time you feel the pain, the damage is already done. Plus the long term damage even after the immediate symptoms resolve.
2) Risk of skin cancer. All the skin cancers are associated with sunburn and sun exposure: Basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and the far deadlier melanomas.
3) Accelerated aging. Maybe you aren’t worried about this now, or figure this only applies to haoles. But in fact, chronic sun exposure even short of sunburn causes dark spots, wrinkles, and other problems. Sometimes these show up at a surprisingly young age, even for those blessed with brown skin from the start.
Sun exposure “goes with the territory” when paddling in Hawaii. This is a daytime sport, so whether on the water in the canoe or on the beach, there’s sunshine. Even on a cloudy day, plenty of ultraviolet rays come through. So what are you to do? Here’s my top 10 tips to avoid sun related problems:
1) Use sunscreen. Seriously. Even the brown guys. Lots of it. Apply to any and all areas that are sun exposed, preferably before you go out in the sun. Half an hour before exposure is not too early. But if you forget to apply early, put it on as soon as you can. Use at least SPF-30, and SPF-45 or 50 may be better. Use a “sports” formula that won’t wash off right away with water exposure and perspiration.
2) Re-apply sunscreen every 2 or 3 hours, maybe more often if you’re sensitive or there is any question about covering all the areas or the earlier application getting washed off.
3) Stay in the shade when you can. Yeah, we don’t have umbrellas on the canoes, so I’m talking about at the beach or on the escort boat.
4) Wear sun protective clothing. A hat is essential, preferably with a visor or brim to cover your face and neck. Wear a shirt, with long sleeves when you can. Most any shirt is better than nothing, but look for fabrics certified at SPF 15-20 values. Even still, if you’re going to be paddling long- put sunscreen on even under the shirt. Seriously.
5) Stay hydrated. Even if you don’t feel very thirsty. You lose a lot more fluids when it is warm and humid. Coupled with exertion and even mild sunburn, if you’re dehydrated you have an increased risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. And sports medicine gurus say even 2 or 3% dehydration cuts down your peak performance. So…, stay hydrated.
6) Have your skin checked regularly. Especially if you’re over 40 and are one of those with a history of sunburn/sun exposure in years past, have your MD look you over for skin cancer. If they’re there- you want to catch ’em early!
7) If you’re concerned about sunspots and wrinkles, there are things you can use. Separate discussion for another day, let me know if you’re interested.
8) Keep your kids out of the sun and do all the stuff for them that I’m talking about for you. Train them early and hope they make this a life-long habit.
9) Use a lot of sunscreen and re-apply regularly.
10) Did you catch the part about sunscreen?
Enjoy paddling, and God bless,
“Doctor Jon”
Jon L. Ruckle, MD
Principal
Pacific Pharma Group, LLC
www.pacificpharmagroup.com
cell: 808-349-9812
So, with all those good things to enjoy, you may not give much thought to skin care. But you should! There was a time in the ‘60’s and 70’s when tans were in vogue and pale people would soak up all the rays they could, deliberately adding some kind of tanning oil to accelerate the sun’s effects. Just look around- you’ll see plenty from those days, and the skin on many looks a bit, ah, “high mileage.”
Dr. Amanda Haley did a survey of paddling related injuries in 2007 for paddlers on Oahu. So this applies to us! She reported significant issues with skin: 7.5% of paddlers had sunburn severe enough to require medical attention, 6% had pre-cancerous lesions, and nearly 3% had skin cancers. She didn’t ask about wrinkles and accelerated aging, would have been plenty!
So there are 3 main reasons for concern:
1) Risk of sunburn. We’ve probably all had a bit of reddening and local discomfort somewhere along the line, but sunburn can be far worse than that. Extensive or severe exposure involves loss of fluids, reduced ability to regulate your body’s temperature, and may be associated with heat exhaustion. And it can sneak up on you. By the time you feel the pain, the damage is already done. Plus the long term damage even after the immediate symptoms resolve.
2) Risk of skin cancer. All the skin cancers are associated with sunburn and sun exposure: Basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and the far deadlier melanomas.
3) Accelerated aging. Maybe you aren’t worried about this now, or figure this only applies to haoles. But in fact, chronic sun exposure even short of sunburn causes dark spots, wrinkles, and other problems. Sometimes these show up at a surprisingly young age, even for those blessed with brown skin from the start.
Sun exposure “goes with the territory” when paddling in Hawaii. This is a daytime sport, so whether on the water in the canoe or on the beach, there’s sunshine. Even on a cloudy day, plenty of ultraviolet rays come through. So what are you to do? Here’s my top 10 tips to avoid sun related problems:
1) Use sunscreen. Seriously. Even the brown guys. Lots of it. Apply to any and all areas that are sun exposed, preferably before you go out in the sun. Half an hour before exposure is not too early. But if you forget to apply early, put it on as soon as you can. Use at least SPF-30, and SPF-45 or 50 may be better. Use a “sports” formula that won’t wash off right away with water exposure and perspiration.
2) Re-apply sunscreen every 2 or 3 hours, maybe more often if you’re sensitive or there is any question about covering all the areas or the earlier application getting washed off.
3) Stay in the shade when you can. Yeah, we don’t have umbrellas on the canoes, so I’m talking about at the beach or on the escort boat.
4) Wear sun protective clothing. A hat is essential, preferably with a visor or brim to cover your face and neck. Wear a shirt, with long sleeves when you can. Most any shirt is better than nothing, but look for fabrics certified at SPF 15-20 values. Even still, if you’re going to be paddling long- put sunscreen on even under the shirt. Seriously.
5) Stay hydrated. Even if you don’t feel very thirsty. You lose a lot more fluids when it is warm and humid. Coupled with exertion and even mild sunburn, if you’re dehydrated you have an increased risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. And sports medicine gurus say even 2 or 3% dehydration cuts down your peak performance. So…, stay hydrated.
6) Have your skin checked regularly. Especially if you’re over 40 and are one of those with a history of sunburn/sun exposure in years past, have your MD look you over for skin cancer. If they’re there- you want to catch ’em early!
7) If you’re concerned about sunspots and wrinkles, there are things you can use. Separate discussion for another day, let me know if you’re interested.
8) Keep your kids out of the sun and do all the stuff for them that I’m talking about for you. Train them early and hope they make this a life-long habit.
9) Use a lot of sunscreen and re-apply regularly.
10) Did you catch the part about sunscreen?
Enjoy paddling, and God bless,
“Doctor Jon”
Jon L. Ruckle, MD
Principal
Pacific Pharma Group, LLC
www.pacificpharmagroup.com
cell: 808-349-9812
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