Thrift Shop: Seeking Donation Intakers

COME BE A PART OF A JOYFUL MINISTRY!

The Helen Mitsui Shared Blessing Thrift Shop is seeking Donation Intakers.  This is a part-time paid position, up to 15 hours per week. As a representative of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Donation Intakers are there to graciously optimize the intake of donations that will fuel sales and revenue growth for our ministries.  We are looking for a team player that is able to interact with donors and customers with a cheerful and gracious attitude.  Interested persons should send a cover letter expressing your interest, qualifications, and a resume of your work history to KilaueaChristMemorial@gmail.com.  Below are the responsibilities and Requirements for this position:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and present a friendly and thankful attitude toward donors
• Collaborate respectfully with team members to sort responsibly
• Facilitate the redistribution of donations to approved philanthropies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
• Pass a background check and/or drug test
• Experience in Receiving and/or Retail a plus!

ANNUAL MEETING 2020 RECAP
Christ Memorial held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the Parish Hall.  Members were treated to a delicious lunch by the Fellowship team of Margaret, Lorraine and Judy.  Pastor Gae highlighted the accomplishments in 2019, including an increased attendance by 10%, Sunday school success, completion and dedication of the Columbarium, construction of the labyrinth, and a record year of donations and sales at our Thrift Shop!

We gave thanks to all those who served faithfully, with special recognition to David Akana, who has been the Bishopʻs Warden for the past 7 years. His selfless leadership helped see Christ Memorial through some tough transitions, while working hard to care for the buildings and grounds.  We welcomed new leaders to the Bishopʻs Committee: Rebecca Hellum (Bishopʻs Warden), Suzanne Kobayashi (Future Planning/Vicarage), Sandy Moran (Outreach) and our new Treasurer, Tom Blankley (non-voting).

Christ Memorial is an amazing little church. Every day, you can see a stream of tourists stopping by, taking photos, walking the burial grounds and the labyrinth, and coming into the sanctuary to pray. We are blessed to have committed church members who love and care for our property. And we are blessed with Shared Blessings volunteers who are committed to providing an amazing shopping experience that assists in funding the mission and ministries of our church.  

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2019 EASTER APPEAL

The holiest time of the year for Christians has arrived, and as we worship through the Season of Easter (Eastertide) that continues for 50 days after Easter, we hope that you have had a chance to read the Easter Appeal letter from Pastor Gae that can be viewed HERE.  To make a donation, click on the Donate icon above and complete your transaction through our secure church Paypal account or, if you prefer, please mail a check to our address shown at the bottom of this page.

Save the Date:  Newcomer’s Lunch
For those new to the church in the past year or so, our newly formed Membership Team is hosting a lunch on Sunday, August 4, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, in the Church Office.  Pastor Gae and members of our Bishop’s Committee will address the following:

• The Episcopal Church and what we believe (how we are same/different from other Christian tribes)  
• The history and ministry of Christ Memorial
• A walking tour of the Sanctuary and burial grounds
• What it means to be a member

For more information, sign up on the Walkway or contact Pastor Gae at gdchalker@gmail.com. 

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SUNDAY WORSHIP AND
HOLY COMMUNION
8:00 AM Traditional Service 
9:30 AM Contemporary Service
Join us for worship in Kauai's historic lava rock Church. For more information about each of our services, please visit our Worship page. Holy Communion is celebrated at both services. Join us for refreshments after church. All are welcome! ​


NA KAMALEI ("BELOVED CHILDREN") PROGRAM
​All keiki (children) are encouraged to attend our 9:30 AM worship service. Pastor Gae will begin this service with a short keiki lesson. Children's choir meets for practice after worship, while parents enjoy refreshments. To learn more about our keiki lesson series, visit our Children & Youth page.

HULA DURING WORSHIP
One of our talented youth church members performed a lovely hula to a traditional Hawaiian melody, accompanied by our music lead, Craig Saupe (below).  Such a joy to be blessed with this beauty during sunday worship services! (note: video file may take a little time to load but is worth the wait!)

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CHRIST MEMORIAL DIRECTORY
We are currently updating our church directory to include our ohana near and far. Whether you are on island seasonally or year-round, please click on the link below to submit your information!

WHO WE ARE
We are a vibrant and engaged community of faith that gathers regularly to worship God. We believe God has been revealed to us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. We seek to follow Jesus by showing aloha - through loving and serving all of God's people, from keiki (children) to kapuna (elders), both near and far. We do so with the power of God's Holy Spirit, who stands ready to guide us. All are welcome in this place.

HELEN MITSUI SHARED BLESSING THRIFT SHOP
“The Best Little Thrift Store on Kauai for over 30 years"
Hours for Shopping and Donating
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
For more information, click here.
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