I've been coming to New Hope Aloha Pauole since it started back in 2013. It is located at Aliamanu…read moreMiddle School cafeteria. Services are at 8am and 10am and last between an hour to hour and a half. What makes this church different from any church you've been to are the people. Pastor Dom and his staff are great! Most churches are concerned with numbers of people attending service or how many got saved. Not NH Aloha Pauole, they are about relationships. Their mission statement is "we are committed to loving God and advancing His kingdom by loving people to a place of freedom". The members of this church are concerned about people...loving them with this revolutionary teaching from Beth Barone called Pure Love. Its basic teaching is you are loved by God for who you are, not for what you do. We are not judged by our performance and valued as God loves us. With this understanding, we strive to love others the way God loves us. Come check it out...you won't be disappointed!

Fathers Day service was Amazing. I'm in Hawaii visiting for a week & decided to visit Sunday…read moreservice. Music was soul moving. And Sermon was a GREAT message about Loving EVERYONE. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. I'm leaving here with a happy heart. Thank you so much Kailua Community Church

This church is a rare commodity these days. The pastor really knows his stuff. He is a true…read morestudent of the Bible and teaches in a manner which is both engaging and convicting at the same time. Children are a major priority: They stay in church for worship time, then Pastor Perry has them go on stage for a children's sermon which mirrors what he intends to teach to the adults. They are then off to Sunday School to be taught about God's love for them. One thing that struck me on the first time I attended and since is that the pastor knows each child by name. The church also has a very active AWANA club and has an annual "Vacation Bible School" during the Summer. The youth group is a solid bunch of kids who are truly seeking the Lord's face through the assistance of the youth pastor, Pete Keizer. They meet once a week for in-depth study of the Bible as well as games and worship. They serve the community with food distribution to the needy people of Nanakuli as well as serving at the River of Life homeless shelter downtown. The music ministry is phenomenal, and the Worship Pastor, Josh Nordgren, continually encourages the musicians to improve in their musicianship and to grow in their faith. He plays a mix of modern praise songs with at least one very familiar hymn thrown in to the mix. The people in this church exemplify what is meant by "Christ Follower". They show love toward one another as well as to strangers. They spontaneously pray for one other when the need arises. They have active community outreach programs and sponsor missionaries from the church all over the world. They even created a in-house sponsorship program much like "Compassion International" to support AIDS orphans at an orphanage in Uganda. Their motto is "A family for You", and I have found that that is the perfect motto for this church. Give them a try.

Church has a small parking lot between it and Bo's Restaurant (mauka side of church). Not a large…read moreparish, but it can accommodate more than 200 visitors. The choir sings most Sundays at the high mass at 11am. (Rosary is said at 10:30 by those wishing to attend). Of course, the parishioners are friendly, Mass is usually followed by a coffee hour, sometimes with a presentation. (There is also a shorter, low mass celebrated Sundays at 8:00am, prior to the 11:00 high mass). All are welcome at St. Mark's.

Everyone here was very friendly and they are open and affirming to everyone! I had never been to a…read moreformal "high church" and it was very interesting to see all of the different rituals and incense/chanting they did.

Beyond Grateful to have found this warm, vibrant community! Biblically solid & equally welcoming …read more . . thank you New Hope for renewed life!

I first reviewed New Hope HI Kai (NHHK) Christian Church more than five years ago. It continues to…read morebe my church of choice, and its offerings have never wavered. With the start of COVID-19 in mid-March 2020, the "new normal" for NHHK has changed; however, NHHK has not stopped being a church. COVID-19 has opened new doors and opportunities, as the "new normal" has changed how things are being done. These include: * Sunday sermons, formerly held at Kaiser High cafeteria, are now online. While we miss seeing each other in person each Sunday, we can still listen to our Sr. Pastor, Pat McFall, and chat with church members online at the same time. The online service is convenient, as you can watch it from your living room or wherever you are. The online service continues to reach not only our church members, but also non-church members, and those living outside of HI. Worship songs and sermons are pre-recorded one or two days before Sunday and will be streamed online in the near future. In-person re-gatherings will occur when it is safe to do so. * Small group meetings via in-person or Zoom. Church members are encouraged to join small groups that meet weekly to discuss Biblical scriptures and their applications to one's self, as well as encouragement and support of daily living challenges. * Kokua Center was established, where church members' needs are accommodated by church volunteers. Those who are struggling financially receive much needed groceries and shopping assistance, and widows and the elderly obtaining yard cleaning by abled church men. * Kokua for Koko Marina. NHHK reimbursed its church members a maximum of $50, or up to 50% of the total bill, for purchases of food or items from Koko Marina Shopping Center merchants. This initiative generated $24,000 income in support for the merchants, and in turn, blessed its church members. * Food Drive for the Food Bank. In partnership with Koko Marina Shopping Center, NHHK collected 900 lbs. of food and raised $2,100 in a four-hour period to benefit the local Food Bank. * River of Life. Food and personal hygiene items were collected and delivered to the homeless and those in need. * Long-term care homes. Gifts of stuffed animals, cleaning supplies, personally-made face masks, and clocks were given to Hale Malamalama and Lunalilo Care Home in the HI Kai community. * Meal trains were established for church members who were returning home after surgery in the hospital or having given birth. Church volunteers took turns and donated dinners by signing up one day for a two-week period to assist with meals as the church member was recovering. * Water baptism. Normally held several times a year for the entire church at Maunalua Bay, it is now held on a personal basis in the backyard of a member or one's swimming pool to avoid having large gatherings. * Boxed chocolates for the elderly kupuna. The Women's Ministry had its ministry members personally deliver boxed chocolates with a personal written message card to encourage our kupuna and to provide personal interaction. * LifeChange Training. Leadership training via Zoom in transforming ourselves to living the way God wants us to live by healing the areas of our lives that are hindering us from His intended design. * Pastor Counseling. Whether it be some addiction, domestic violence, unhealthy thinking, or continued walk with Jesus, the pastors are always willing to counsel you without shame, fear, or rejection. * 21 Days of Prayer. Done twice per year, learning how to intentionally seek God daily in prayer to believe in Him to move in powerful ways. * Missions Ministry. Although we can't physically travel to Japan right now, we continue to build relationships with our Christian churches in Japan through training sessions and mutual conversations via Zoom, e-mail, text messages, etc. * Baccalaureate Event. Graduating seniors and youth progressing from certain grades to higher levels of Sunday School are honored, prayed over and encouraged in their walk with God. This year, NHHK partnered with Hope Chapel East Oahu at Niu Valley to hold this event at their church. And the list goes on! There is always something that would be of interest to anyone. Through my involvement with NHHK, I've found this church to be very caring, giving, generous, and loving. NHHK provides a safe place where you are not judged, but are accepted just as you are. It's my church that I am proud of and trust that it is looking out for me in developing my natural gifts in having a purpose in life. Life has many unexpected challenges, and NHHK has taught me how to turn frustration and disappointment into confidence and blessings by having Jesus as the center of my life. Where there's pain, there is joy and abundant life in Christ. NHHK is truly ohana (family), as the church is not a building, but it is the people. A place that you can call home!

Review a church? Why not? WWJD? Yelp!…read more I spent a lot of my high school Friday nights here so I could have bible study sessions. We didn't just do that; we also ate together, played volleyball or basketball, talked story, and just hung out! Aunty Helen and Uncle Norman run Friday night sessions here. They're very kind and loving people. Aunty helen is a woman that is very caring and you can't help but love. Uncle Norman loves to tell his stories and can go on and on. Their children are on the mainland so they take other kids off their parents' hands for the night. Talk about true love! During the summer we would have volleyball tournaments with other churches. They would shuttle us there and back home. I'm sure you could you can stop in and they would welcome you home on any Friday night. We occasionally stop in just to say hello. You can learn about God and eat some good home cooking. Drop off your kid there, have free babysitting, and no one would know lol.

I came here to Hawai'i Nei in February 1999. I met my sweetheart the first Sunday off the boat…read more She and her family had been going to this church since the mid-1960s. I felt immediately welcomed as if I were a local. Now that we're married, I feel as if I were coming to this church since the mid-1960s! This is a church that is very focused on Christ's love for us and how we can deepen our relationship with Him.

Pastor gives a great sermon and the members will offer to pray for you if you desire. People are…read morevery friendly. Give it a try!

I've been part of Bluewater Mission for about ten years, and it's truly transformed my life. I…read morefirst connected with some amazing, authentic, and quirky people who I later found out all went to the same church -- so I invited myself to check it out! From the start, I was struck by the kindness, creativity, and genuine atmosphere. Worship is expressive and Spirit-led, with music, dance, painting, and people ministering to each other -- a beautiful mix of faith and freedom that welcomed me in right away. Bluewater is family- and pet-friendly, with kids, dogs, artists, musicians, families, and people of all walks of life all sharing space. Their ministries are extensive -- from kids' programming and justice outreach to ohana (small) groups, inner healing (sozo), prophetic art and word, leadership training, and more. They're deeply connected to the local and global community, often partner with YWAM and hold an annual retreat, Christmas concert, and numerous other faith-filled events. Pastors Jordan and Sonya Seng lead with depth, creativity, and practical wisdom. Messages are always timely, story-rich, and thought-provoking. The church emphasizes hearing from God in real time and living out faith actively. Everyone is encouraged to participate, serve, and grow. I now minister as a prophetic artist and was baptized here six months after arriving. Bluewater has supported and challenged me every step of the way. I've found purpose, healing, lifelong friendships, and a way of life that reflects God's love and creativity.

11-19-17 We have a new pastor who is a great speaker, and teacher who focuses on the good news from…read morethe Word of God. If you are looking for a good church come and visit. We are a small community of believers, so you won't feel lost. Sunday School starts at 9:30 am, church service is at 10:45am and evening prayer service is at 6:00pm. Midweek service is on Wed. 6:30pm.

Pastor JD Farag is truly a Jesus loving, Jesus following, believer and great biblical prophecy…read moreteacher. I would add that he's the best! His teachings are verse by verse, direct, convicting, encouraging and Holy Spirit filled! His staff are aways welcoming and there is always a feeling of acceptance. We have made this our home church since 2018. You can also watch him live online as thousands of believers do all across the country. We love pastor JD! Go check him out. You'll be glad you did!

I love it here! Pastor JD Farag always has Bible Prophecy the first service since the beginning of…read moreCOVID Lockdown. Fellowship is great here and if your looking for a Bible based church this is it.