June 3, 2018
Dear Friends and Family (Ohana):
“When you begin to love the applause a little bit too much, that should be a warning sign”
I love receiving praises; and accolades – in other words, the applause. I suspect many people do. That’s okay. There’s nothing inherently wrong about that. But, I learned that when you begin to love the applause a little bit too much, that should be a warning sign. “Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.” (Proverbs 27:21).
Did you catch it? “…a person is TESTED by being PRAISED”. The purity of our heart is tested for pride; a diva mentality; fear of rejection. The motive of our heart is tested. Do we receive praises and applause with a humble heart, or does it increase the size of our head and ego?
One of the greatest test of character isn’t how a person handles failure, it is how they handle success. Let’s make sure we keep the praises and applause of people in the right perspective. In the end, the only praise, and applause that matters are the one we receive from Heaven!
I want to extend a big CONGRATULATIONS to all the graduates! May God continue to bless, protect, provide, and guide you on your ongoing journey towards His great destiny! I am so proud of you!
Come and get spiritually refreshed at our WEDNESDAY NIGHT service, as HANALEI SANTOS (Youth Director) shares a powerful message titled “Entangled OR Engaged”. Then…
On SUNDAY, Pastor BAM’s message titled “GRACE TO YOU” will surely empower and inspire you! You won’t want to miss this one, as we gear up for Father’s Day!
SUMMER IS HERE, AND IT IS HOT! Remember, if you are THIRSTY…you are already dehydrated! So KEEP HYDRATED, and get energized with KANGEN alkaline, and micro-clustered water! Get 8.5, 9.0, or 9.5 Ph level at our Hospitality counter before and after services. “Micro-clustered”, means that the water molecules are smaller than normal so that it is better and more quickly absorbed into your organs AND brings more oxygen into your blood. Drink half your body weight in ounces EVERYDAY! NET proceeds go towards our church’s ADVANCE fund (which helps with building improvements, equipment purchases etc.)!
Much Love!
Pastor Kent