Wai' Oli Hui' ia Church

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Wai'Oli Hui' ia Church
Hanalei, Kaua'i, Hawai'i

"Hanalei is a census-designated place  in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi,United States. The population was 450 at the 2010 census. Hanalei means "lei making" in Hawaiian. Alternatively, the name Hanalei also means "crescent bay" and may be indicative of the shape of Hanalei Bay.

"Hanalei was the backdrop of several film productions, such as the 1958 musical film South Pacific. Scenes were filmed in the town itself and atLumahai Beach to the west of Hanalei." (Link 2.)

"The Wai`oli Mission was established by American Christian Missionaries in 1834. A pole and thatch meeting house was constructed by Hawaiians on the Mission Hall site, in anticipation of the arrival of the missionaries.

"Following the destruction of two earlier buildings by fire and wind, the congregation completed the timber frame and plaster building in 1841. The lime for the plaster was made from coral which was dug at low tide.

"The Mission Bell was acquired in 1843, and placed in the belfry behind the Mission Hall. The Mission Hall is the oldest surviving church building on the island of Kaua`i.       William and Mary Alexander, the first missionaries to Hanalei, arrived by double canoe from the Waimea Mission. During their nine years here, Mr. Alexander, assisted by George Rowell and Edward Johnson, carried the Gospel to persons along the Northern coastline of Kaua`i. Two years were spent building the Mission House, which was completed in 1837. Mr. Alexander "laid up the chimney" with his own hands, and it stands to this day.  Deborah Kapule, the dowager Queen of Kaua`i and an earnest convert, assisted in establishing the Mission.  Governor Kaikioewa of Kaua`i provided the land, and encouraged the Mission in many ways.

"The Mission School was started so that children and adults could read the Bible, which the missionaries translated into Hawaiian. Abner and Lucy Wilcox arrived in 1846 to spend over 20 years as educational missionaries, developing this school, which was a pioneer in vocational training as well. The Wai`oli Mission School was well attended, and trained teachers to go throughout Kaua`i and Ni`ihau. This is now the Hanalei Public School

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"Having survived two previous hurricanes, Hurricane Dot and Hurricane Iwa, both the Wai`oli Hui`ia Church Sanctuary and the Wai`oli Mission Hall were restored after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Iniki in 1992. Both buildings are listed on the state and national registers of historic places.

Sunday Bulletin

"The Wai`oli Church Choir is well known for its skill in singing and for its repertoire of early Hawaiian hymns which are sung each Sunday at the 10:00 AM service.

"The Wai`oli Hui`ia Church has had a continuous record of service since 1834, first as a Congregational Church, and since 1957, as a United Church of Christ.

"The Wai`oli Hui`ia United Church of Christ extends a cordial welcome to all to worship with them on Sunday mornings, and at special services throughout the year."  (Link 1.)

Photo: Link 1 and of Sunday Bulletin picked up by good friend Sue in October 2013 when she was visiting Hawaii to celebrate her 75th birthday.
Link 1: http://www.hanaleichurch.org/About_Us.html
Link 2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanalei,_Hawaii

Prayer

God, be with the persecuted Christians through out the world. Amen 
(SW)