Reference for Waialae Country Club application

Hi Creighton, I'm reaching out to ask if you'd be a reference for Brett in his application to Waialae Country Club. Our sponsors are Craig Haga, my classmate and Graeme Freeman, our neighbor. Please let us know if Brett can list you on the application. Thank you, Denise, p.s. thank you for letting Sam hang out at your house during this Covid times.

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Philippians 2 (6/29/17)
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Philippians 2:1‭-‬3

Here Paul is referring to the body of Christ. As followers we are charged with valuing every part of the body and being of one mind and one spirit to serve the same intended purpose. Because God's love for us is made new each and every day, we are able to readily experience God's love and comfort for ourselves. But Paul points out how truly divine joy is only made complete when we are able to come together as the body of Christ, no matter what state we're from, what church we go to, what our past experiences were, or even what any present conflicts within the body are facing.  The key to achieving complete joy is when we are able to humble ourselves and value others before ourselves, and adopt a servants heart in the same way that Jesus did.

I'll be honest, right now I'm struggling. Struggling with my own insecurities that the enemy is casting fear and doubt towards as the leader of this trip and group. I'm not sure if we as a group have been able to come together fully as one mind and one love to seek God's mission for us on this trip.  And I take absolute blame for that.  I have been good about shepherding to accomplish the tasks of the trip like the assigned ministries, but not always placing humility and love at the forefront of my thoughts and actions. I love each and every one of the members on this trip and in my heart, value them above anything that I've chosen to leave behind in Hawaii: work, rest, comfort... but I haven't always shown it. I make this promise to value my team and others above myself, and see that God's fruition for this trip is exemplified before the week is over. And in doing so, I humbly request that we are able to find a moment within the next two days, where we can all exemplify not only a love for one another, but an exalting of grace and praise towards the brother on our left and right that will enable us to serve as one like-minded body of Christ. 

-Brandon 

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Justin's Devotions

Devo #1

1 Peter 4:10 NIV

[10] Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

We observe from this verse in 1 Peter that God has designed us specifically and uniquely so that we may go out into the world and each make our own unique impact on Gods kingdom. It says we need to use these gifts that were given to us to serve others. We need to use our gifts the right way and not take advantage of them to please ourselves or others in this temporary, self fulfilling world. We need to be faithful and use these gifts to glorify the Lord and build others up.

This verse is applicable to me especially this week as the main idea of this trip is to SERVE. Looking over my spiritual gifts test, I need to recognize my strengths, weaknesses, and my design in which God has made me to be. That way I can begin to more effectively develop these gifts and strengthen my strengths so that I can make my own unique impact on Gods kingdom. 

Please help us all to develop our hearts for serving others and help us to all be disciplined this week as we begin this experience together. Let us draw closer to each other and through this time let us draw closer to you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen!

Devo #2

Philippians 2:12-13 NIV

[12] Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed---not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence---continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, [13] for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

These two verses are talking about serving the Lord because he made the ultimate sacrifice for us. We owe it to him to do our bests to glorify his name and this trip is the perfect opportunity to do so. We must be open to let Jesus enter our hearts and be willing to sacrifice the pleasures of this world in order to fulfill his good purpose. We shouldn't be prideful or arrogant, but we need to have the fear of the lord that will keep us humbled, grateful, and inspired to serve. 

I can apply this to my life by just serving the lord with a mindset that this is not for me, but this is for you, God. Through all the fatigue and aches and pains, we need to push through because Jesus went through so much more in order for us to get to where we are today. 

Devo #3

Philippians 3:8NIV

[8] What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. 

Paul says As we become closer and closer to Jesus, we must realize that we must become less in order for him to become greater. This happens when we begin to cultivate our relationships with the Lord on a deeper, personal level, which is much more than just knowing who Jesus is. Jesus must be put on the forefront of our minds, and in this way we can "gain Christ" and grow in our relationships with him.

This is applicable to this trip. As we serve everyday, we get a taste of what it's like to give away and lose things for the Lord. We've given up our vacation, time, bed, shower, good food, etc in order to serve. But we are still no where close to the level of ultimate sacrifice that we need to be in order to fully "gain Christ." This verse also speaks to me because we are giving out these HE>i wristbands that represent the verse John 3:30. It says that we must DECREASE, in order for Him to INCREASE. Jesus help me with this and help me to consistently have you on the forefront of my mind in everything I do!

Finally In-N-Out. Pretty busy for Burger Place. Why is this place so popular?

Recognized at Angelus Temple

Thurs - prayed over the seats at Angeles Temple. Prayed for Carters gramma and our parents. Powerful testimony at food truck in the afternoon. We have midweek tonight... Ready to worship!

Food truck and construction taught us about serving!

We stripped and mopped floors for days.. Nah seemed like days. Proud of these Iolani going men.

Someone say All You Can Eat Korean BBQ. Hae Jang Chon. We came to serve and eat. #hanahou #gomakana

El FlaminTaco. 2xscheehoo. Late night reward. #meandoots #beanfarts #dcbonding

Pastor Tacos

DC Food Truck - blessed to be a part of this blessing to others.

Settling in to our home for the week