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Serving In Hawaii
March 23, 2024
Community: Oahu
Partner: Camp Mokule’ia, Westside Alive
Staff: George Kalopisis, Beth Kalopisis

The Team Arrived

by Beth Kalopisis | March 23, 2024 7:36 PM

Everyone made it safely to Oahu and we are on our way to get lunch at the food trucks!

The Team Arrived

Swim and then Dinner

by Beth Kalopisis | March 24, 2024 2:35 AM

After a long day of travel and then getting settled in, the team swam in the ocean and went to get pizza for dinner. 

Swim and then Dinner

Palm Sunday Service

by Beth Kalopisis | March 25, 2024 3:11 AM

We all were blessed to join Harbor Church Northshore for Palm Sunday. Many of us had never worshiped in an open air tent church before. 

Palm Sunday Service

Church at the Homeless Encampment

by Beth Kalopisis | March 25, 2024 3:15 AM

The team traveled to the homeless encampment to lead the service with worship, a word of encouragement from the Scriptures and testimonies from some of the team. 

Church at the Homeless Encampment

Dinner and Conversation

by Beth Kalopisis | March 25, 2024 3:17 AM

After the service, we had dinner together and enjoyed sharing our life stories with each other. We also had the privilege of praying for those we met. 
Dinner and Conversation

Good Morning Jesus!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 25, 2024 7:42 PM

The team got up to do worship and devos this morning. What an amazing space to meet with Jesus!

Good Morning Jesus!

The Before Painting Project Pic

by Beth Kalopisis | March 25, 2024 7:48 PM

The team did a before pic to see the progress we will make on painting three cabins at Camp Mokule ‘ia.
The Before Painting Project Pic

Amazing Painters!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 25, 2024 8:11 PM

The team knocked it out of the park today on our painting project! We started painting our cabin and ended up almost finishing all three! 
Amazing Painters!

Sunset Walk to End the Day

by Beth Kalopisis | March 27, 2024 1:36 AM

After a long day of work, we marveled at the beauty of the sunset God had made. 

Sunset Walk to End the Day

Continued Painting and More

by Beth Kalopisis | March 27, 2024 1:38 AM

Today, we continued painting the three cabins and also did some landscape work. So much fun with the weedwacker!
Continued Painting and More

Finishing Landscaping Touches

by Beth Kalopisis | March 27, 2024 1:47 AM

One cabin got a landscaping makeover and looks beautiful!

Finishing Landscaping Touches

Sand and More Sand

by Beth Kalopisis | March 27, 2024 1:50 AM

The team worked hard to fill in where the seawall sand got washed out by the waves. 

Sand and More Sand

Walking to Ka ‘ena Point

by Beth Kalopisis | March 27, 2024 1:53 AM

After the team worked hard on their projects at the camp, we spent the afternoon walking to Ka ‘ena Point where we saw the Albatross habitat, monk seals, and whales. God’s creation is amazing and beautiful!
Walking to Ka ‘ena Point

We Made It!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 27, 2024 1:55 AM

It was a long walk—2 1/2 miles one way—but we made it. The views were worth it!
We Made It!

Camp Work Continues

by Beth Kalopisis | March 28, 2024 1:46 AM

Today, the team continued to work on the three cabins—painting, fixing and touching up. 

Camp Work Continues

Landscapers at Work!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 28, 2024 1:48 AM

Weeds grow easy in Hawaii. The team cleaned up some landscaping that had been overtaken with weeds. 
Landscapers at Work!

Shave Ice Finally!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 28, 2024 1:52 AM

After promising Hawaiian Shave Ice for several days, the team finally got to have this Hawaiian treat!
Shave Ice Finally!

Surfs Up!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 28, 2024 1:54 AM

The team wanted to go surfing after accomplishing so much work at camp. 
Surfs Up!

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 29, 2024 11:57 PM

125 Sand Bags!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 30, 2024 2:31 AM

For our last ministry day, the team filled 125 sand bags so the camp staff can easily replenish the sand that gets washed out at the seawall. 

125 Sand Bags!

Finishing Touches

by Beth Kalopisis | March 30, 2024 2:33 AM

The team finished up painting on the third cabin and worked on the eaves. 
Finishing Touches

Big Burgers for Dinner!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 30, 2024 2:37 AM

The team went into town to eat burgers on our last night together! The camp staff joined us!
Big Burgers for Dinner!

Saying Goodbye!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 30, 2024 2:48 AM

As the team headed out to make their way to the airport, we took time to pray over the camp and for the staff as they get ready for campers to enjoy the newly painted cabins. 
Saying Goodbye!

Beautiful Views!

by Beth Kalopisis | March 30, 2024 2:53 AM

We made some stops on our way to the airport. The team hiked the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail. The views were amazing!
Beautiful Views!

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