Theme: O Kākou Ke Kamali'i O Iesu Christo Ke Ali'i.
“We are the Children of Jesus Christ the King”

Scripture: 9 Akā, ʻo ʻoukou, he hanauna i wae ʻia, he poʻe kāhuna aliʻi, he aupuni kanaka hemolele, he poʻe kānaka nona ponoʻī; i hōʻike aku ai ʻoukou i ka maikaʻi o ka mea nāna ʻoukou i hea mai, mai loko mai o ka pouli a i ka mālamalama kupanaha ona.

9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9)

When: Friday, June 9, 2023. (One-day experience)

Where:  Kāneʻohe Congregational Church
                     45-114 Waikapoki Road
                     Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi 96744

Registration Information:

A separate registration packet for the ‘Aha Makua and State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches will be mailed at a later date.

All local church delegates and visitors attending the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu shall register as required.

• All who attend must register by 4:00 pm, Friday, May 19, 2023.  One form, completed for each registrant with full payment ($50 per person).  Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 19, 2023.
  
  
• Walk-ins will be accepted at the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu on-site.
  
  
• Retired pastors who previously served our member Hawaiian churches will have their registration fees for the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu waived.

Meeting Information:

Business 
Delegates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with information on the business items that will be discussed during the annual meetings.

Other Important Information:
Handbook
In an effort to be good stewards, the ‘Aha Handbook will not be printed but will be available online.  Notice will be given when the handbook is available.

Ground Transportation
Provided for all NEIGHBOR ISLAND PARTICIPANTS attending the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu.

Van Shuttle Schedule:

Friday, June 9, 2023

7:30 A.M. Shuttle from Honolulu International Airport to Kāneʻohe Congregational Church

8:00 A.M. Shuttle from Honolulu International Airport to Kāneʻohe Congregational Church

8:30 A.M. Last Shuttle from Honolulu International Airport to Kāneʻohe Congregational Church

4:15 P.M. Shuttle from Kāneʻohe Congregational Church to Honolulu International Airport

4:15 P.M. Shuttle from Kāneʻohe Congregational Church to Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

*Please make return flights after 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

‘Aha O Nā Kahu Boundary Training Virtual.  Contact Papa Makua Wendall Davis for more information contact at keakua53@gmail.com

Saturday, June 10, 2023

‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu participants are invited and encouraged to join in representing AHEC in the Kamehameha Day parade, details forthcoming.  Please contact Kahu Rennie Mau ASAP for more information at 808-681-3471 or email kahumau@gmail.com  if you are interested in participating.

Housing  

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel, 1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.  Reservation can be made directly with Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel on-line
https://www.aquaaston.com/hotels/aston-at-the-executive-centre-hotel#-contact-anchor Please enter the HCH under the Promo code prompt to receive the special rate. (*Limited rooms are available and rates are subject to change). Please make reservations as soon as possible.

2023 Aha Na Kai Ewalu
Tentative Schedule
(Subject to Change)

Thursday, June 8, 2023

ʻAha O Nā Kahu Boundary Training Virtual

Friday, June 9, 2023

8:00 A.M.  Shuttle from Honolulu International Airport to Kāneʻohe Congregational Church

8:00 A.M.  Shuttle from Honolulu International Airport to Kāneʻohe Congregational Church

8:30 A.M.  Last Shuttle from Honolulu International Airport to Kāneʻohe Congregational Church

8:30 - 9:45 A.M.      Registration

10:00 - 11:30 A.M.   Opening Worship, Praise, and Ho'ike

11:30 – 11:45 A.M.   Break

11:45 A.M.              Call to Order - Membership Meeting #1

1:30 – 2:30 P.M.      Lunch

2:30 - 3:30 P.M.       Membership Meeting # 2 – Reconvenes / CE and State Sunday School

3:30 – 4:00 P.M.      Closing Communion

4:00 P.M.                Grab and Go Dinner (Bento)

4:15 P.M.                Shuttle from Kāneʻohe Congregational Church to Honolulu International Airport
                              Shuttle from Kāneʻohe Congregational Church to Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Saturday, June 10, 2023

7:30 A.M.                 AHEC Trailer and Trolley in Kamehameha Day Parade

9:00 A.M.                 Trailer and Trolley will be leaving from ʻIolani Palace

11:30 A.M.                Kamehameha Day Parade ends at Kapiolani Park

Registration Deadline:  Friday, May 19, 2023, at 4:00 pm.