Grace Commons
Serving In Hawaii
March 23, 2024
Community: Maui
Staff: Annie Knott, Nancy Hatcher Deardeuff
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:07 AM
This morning, we joined in worship at New Hope Maui Church. Pastor Janet shared that not only did Jesus have a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, but he also had a triumphant entry into heaven. She challenged us to look at what we value and what we place crowns on other than that crown of our King Jesus!
![Church Service at New Hope Maui](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126029.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:18 AM
After church, Pastor Dwayne gave us some declarations for our prayer walk for those affected by the fires and shared with us some Hawaiian words that we could pray for.
I am anointed to pave new paths and create new things that have never existed before. (Joshua 3)
![Specific Prayers for Maui](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126030.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:21 AM
![Lunch at the Beach](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126031.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:34 AM
![Lahaina Fire Survior](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126033.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:43 AM
Carol took us to her property. We stood where her home once stood. She shared with us the process of what's next and how she is hoping to rebuild.
![Exposure to the Devastation](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126035.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:46 AM
![New Growth Beginning](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126036.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:51 AM
![Mourning the Loss of Life](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126037.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 2:52 AM
![Dinner in Maui](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126038.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 4:36 PM
Sweet sorrow as we pack up all the Gaylord's and help close this distribution center. All the donations will be moved to another location. Like these items, the displaced people also have moved several times.
![Sweet Sorrows](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126064.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 25, 2024 5:02 PM
![Making Things New](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126065.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:28 PM
Pastor Gregg took us to the Loa Valley State Monument, also known as Happy Valley, to share with us more about the deep roots of Christ around Maui.
![More than just Mountains](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126131.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:34 PM
Some of us climbed to the overlook while others climbed down to enjoy the cool of the mountain streams. God's creation around us today was breathtaking!
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Romans 1:20
![Enjoying God's Creation](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126132.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:35 PM
![Dinner Time!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126133.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:42 PM
This morning we had the honor of returning to Living Way Maui Church. Pastor Gregg shared a devotion with us this morning reminding us that we are the Special Forces that are called to serve and share the Gospel.
Pastor also shared that we are to:
S - serve
W - without complaining
A - As on to the Lord
T - Take up our cross
What a powerful message to start our day!
![Special Forces and S.W.A.T](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126134.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:46 PM
Living Way Church Maui has a dormitory where they house people in need, recently those displaced by the fires. We spent the day prepping and painting providing new life to old wood. We've received the "Aloha" welcome and an openness: A true blessing of Christian love.
This church lives by the principle of "E Komo mai!" Openness. We might say "my place is as yours"
![E Komo Mai](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126137.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:51 PM
Living Way Maui makes meals to feed those who have been displaced by the fire and for those working to help with the cleanup. Each week the church makes about 1200 meals. We helped today with lots of prep.
The church doors are always open to those in need to be fed both physically and spiritually!
![More than just a Meal](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126138.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:53 PM
![Every Task is Important](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126139.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 26, 2024 7:55 PM
![Many Hands make Light Work](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126140.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 2:52 AM
Some of us worked with Calvin, a missionary in Happy Valley on Wednesday. He taught us about taro, a root used in meals here in Maui. Later, these plants will brighten up those who return to Lahaina.
![Learning to Plant Taro](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126326.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 2:54 AM
![Digging the Ditch](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126328.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 2:57 AM
![Planting Taro](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126329.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 2:58 AM
![A Precious Exchange](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126330.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 2:59 AM
![Worms Need Food Too](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126331.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 3:00 AM
![Maui Loves Polo and Rodeo](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126332.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 3:01 AM
![All Cleared Out](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126333.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 3:04 AM
![Preparing to Share](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126335.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 3:05 AM
![Another Day, Another Container](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126336.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 3:08 AM
![Rec day!!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126340.jpg)
by Annie Knott | March 30, 2024 3:09 AM
![Girls just wanna have fun!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19623/126341.jpg)
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Comments
Linda
March 31, 2024 2:44 PM
Thank you to all who make the trip journal possible. What a blessing to my heart to read about each activity and study the pictures. Christ in us the hope of glory!
Cindy
March 30, 2024 7:54 AM
I love it! Taro AND interacting with a local family. Yeah, team!
Cindy
March 26, 2024 9:21 PM
It's wonderful to learn of the connection to the Living Way Church and Pastor Gregg. What a blessing from God! Stay open to the Holy Spirit moving in your hearts and among those you are helping.
Cindy
March 25, 2024 6:03 PM
The photos are so helpful to see how the group is engaging. Thank you! It's great that the team is helping with packing and painting.
Cindy
March 25, 2024 9:43 AM
Would it be possible to post a photo of meal times?
Cindy
March 25, 2024 9:41 AM
What a sobering and yet powerful site! I'm glad the group was able to connect with Carol and see the extent of the fire devastation on people's property.
Cindy
March 25, 2024 9:38 AM
That's marvelous. I will look at Joshua 3. What were some of those Hawaiian words?