Weekly Ward Message 10/18/26
Updated: Oct 18
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It Can Be Difficult to Have an Eternal Perspective
By Lance Blake, Elders Quorum President
"It can be difficult to have an eternal perspective. The day to day tasks, troubles and even accomplishments that we experience daily can cause us to forget that a loving Father has a remarkable plan for us. These distractions are part of our mortal experience, but if we let them become more important than loving the Lord, loving our neighbors, and keeping our covenants, it can become very easy to completely lose sight of what matters most. The turmoil of the world today creates distractions and clouds of uncertainty. With these dark clouds distracting us, how are we supposed to keep that eternal perspective and keep our hearts and minds focused on the things that matter most?
After a couple of challenging weeks where I have been very distracted by everything from work emergencies to illness to yard work, I received hope when reading Isaiah chapter 60, part of our reading this week from “Come Follow Me.” Verse 2 says, “ For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.”
As we serve the Lord, as we go about his business, we bring the Savior’s light to the world around us. As we reach out to others in kindness, as we serve, as we share our talents and resources, we become that light and that beacon. I am grateful to all those who fulfill their covenants, who give their time, talents, and energy for the service of others, and those who love unconditionally, because they are the light that helps me see through the uncertain fogs and mists of my everyday mortal life and see the beautiful perspective of eternity. I encourage all of us to continue to work to be that light, and as we do, His glory will be seen upon each of us."
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YSA Institute (18-35) - Every Thursday at 7 pm at the Kailua Chapel
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2nd Sunday at 2:15 pm - Keolu Chapel
4th Sunday at 2:15 pm - Stake Center
NEW Sunday 2nd Hour Schedule:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sacrament
12:35 pm - 1:00 pm Sunday School
1:05 pm - 1:30 pm Class & Quorum Meetings
Calendar
October 18, 2026 11:30 am - Sacrament Meeting @ Kaneohe Stake Center
October is Chapel Cleanup Month at 7:30 am every Saturday morning
November 7, 2026 7:00 pm - Stake Conference Adult Session
November 8, 2026 10:00 am - Stake Conference General Session
November 21, 2026 - A Season of Gratitude & Joy - Nativity Display & Music Concert
December 6, 2026 - First Presidency Christmas Devotional
December 20, 2026 11:30 am - Sacrament Meeting Only
Annual Ward Events
October 24, 2026 - Ward Trunk-or-Treat
October 25, 2026 11:30 am - Primary Presentation @ Kaneohe Stake Center
December 19, 2026 - Ward Christmas Party
EQ/RS Lesson Schedule
Sep 27 - The Character of Christ, Elder Christofferson
Oct 4 - General Conference, No Quorum Meeting
Oct 11 - Remember, Remember, Elder Wong
Oct 18 - “Here Am I, Send Me”, President Porter
Oct 24 - Jesus Christ Is The Way, President Holmes
Stake Temple Recommend Schedule
In-person temple recommend renewal interviews will be conducted at the following buildings and chapels during the listed times:
Buildings/Chapels | Sunday | Address | Time |
Waimānalo Stake Center Keolu Hills | 1st 1st & 3rd 3rd | 41-972 Oluolu St. 46-117 Halaulani St. 1461 Kanapuʻu Dr. | 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am |
No appointment is necessary for renewal interviews.
First-time temple recommend holders (for your own endowment): After your
interview with your bishop or branch president, please call Dayton Labanon 808-232-9869 to schedule an appointment. You may contact the temple only after your interview with the stake president is complete.
You are welcome to attend any of the listed chapels for your interview. Please come dressed in Sunday best attire.
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