Crossroads Church

As we begin our trip, we commit to being grounded in prayer. This afternoon we are praying over the first responders in Lahaina. 

Auntie Netty is one of our partners this week. Today, she is sharing with us about the devastating widlfires that occurred in Maui in 2023, and sharing ways we can come alongside the locals and love on their community. 

On Sunday morning, we had the opportunity to worship with Waipuna Chapel at their Makawao location. 

Some of the team got to learn more about Malama Kula, an organization helping with fire prevention in the Kula area. Kyle gave us a rundown of the agriculture history and shared his story on how the fires impacted his family and community. Then we got to work to pull waddle!!!

Some of our team is helping LRRC hook up solar power to the new resource center building. 

We wrapped up our time getting to pray over Kyle and the work he is so passionately doing to serve his community. What a privilege it is to hear his heart and be invited into the amazing things Malama Kula is doing. Only day 1… be back to tomorrow!

We had the opportunity to serve alongside Josue at Hui Homes. Hui Homes has been active since immediately after the fires and has been serving those impacted by the fires by meeting both spiritual and material needs. Today our team was able to go with Josue and distribute large batteries that families can use to run their off-grid tiny homes which Hui Homes provided. It was such a a blessing to see the work Hui Homes has done and to spend time in prayer with the families. 

Heading into the Kula gulch to clean up some invasive weeds and remains from the fires. 

Today some of our team went to Lahaina Baptist Church. We helped clean up from the fire damage and fixed some electrical and plumbing items. 

Today part of our crew has the chance to go with Aunty Nettie and her crew to a hotel in Kaanapali and pickup gently used furniture to bring back to the resource center for families to come and get for their new homes. This power crew knocked it out quick and had a lot of fun doing it!

This morning, some of our group are at the home of local residents, helping them with cleaning, organizing, and yard work.  These individuals do so much for the community, and we wanted to offer a small gesture of appreciation. We began our work by praying for them.

We've got a great team at the LRRC this morning, tackling everything from electrical work and storage container maintenance to furniture deliveries!  Auntie Netty's keeping us busy, and we're excited to contribute.

At Malama Kula today, we joined the inspiring effort to restore a ranch damaged by the fires.  The homeowner's dedication to clearing the land and preventing further erosion is remarkable. Our team supported this effort by placing rocks in a gulch, enabling heavy machinery to access the site.  It's hard work, but we're honored to play a small role in the ranch's and the community's recovery.

Before heading out on our recreation day we stopped by Lahaina Baptist Church one more time. The whole team had the opportunity to hear from Pastor Erik and to listen to his heart for the community of Lahaina and serving them in the name of Christ. it was incredible to hear his story of God's provision and steadfastness. After he shared with us and drove us to various spots around Lahaina we spent some time praying for continued protection over Lahaina Baptist, Pastor Erik and his family, and for the church body as a whole. We look forward to seeing what God has in store for our relationship in the future and the way He will continue to use Lahaina Baptist to share the Good News!

Today is the team’s last day before heading home. We gathered this morning to pray, reflect, and debrief how God has met each one of us. We also got to hear a powerful testimony from Matt. The Lord has moved in more ways than we can have imagined.