Dec. 11, 2015
Contributed by Nadine Lagaso
Kamehameha Schools has created a set of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the four weeks of Advent and Christmas Eve. This week’s devotional by KSK Kahu Kapālama Kordell Kekoa focuses on “Joy.” Share the devotionals with family and friends!
Each devotional includes:
- A scripture reading in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) and English
- Some manaʻo (thoughts)
- Questions to ponder
- A pule (prayer)
- A lesson, pule and activity especially for keiki
- A hīmeni (hymn) with corresponding video
For details on the devotionals, including introduction and usage videos, see the initial I Mua Newsroom story.
In the video below, Kahu Kekoa and his ‘ohana sing the hīmeni for the third week of Advent – “Joy to the World” – in celebration of his sister Kristen’s 52nd birthday!
Advent Week 3
Theme: Hauʻoli – Joy
Hīmeni: “Joy to the World”
Download this Week’s Devotional
KS has created a set of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the four weeks of Advent and Christmas Eve. DOWNLOAD this week’s devotional by KS Kapālama Kahu Kordell Kekoa on Hau’oli – Joy.
This week’s Advent devotional theme is Hauʻoli – Joy. Each devotional includes a scripture reading, message, prayer, keiki lesson, and hymn. KS Cultural Specialist Hauʻoli Akaka (above) provided cultural guidance to the chaplains for the Advent series.
This week’s Advent message is by KSK Kahu Kordell Kekoa.