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Ministries & Highlights...
Equipping Saints...
Accompanying Our Neighbor...
Serving Boldly...
GRACE TO GO LOCAL OUTREACH...
Prince of Peace members participate in a "Grace to Go Bag" packing event as we partner with the River of Life Mission in Honolulu providing 600 bags filled with snacks, water and uplifting messages to our neighbors in need.
LION DANCE NEW YEAR 2025 "Year of the Snake"...
The Chinese New Year Lion Dance returned to Prince of Peace and Eaton Square. The Lion Dance is to bring good fortune as the Lion represents joy and happiness. It is always a wonderful time enjoying the neighborhood music and feeding the Lion.
MUSICAL BLESSING...
The choir filled the church with such a beautiful praise and worship to God. The blending of Linda's piano, Christie's flute and the voices of the choir made for a truly blessed worship offering to God!
SING PRAISES; HALLELUJAH!
FAMILY VISITING IS SO IMPORTANT...
Prince of Peace was joined by Pastor Gloria's sister and brother-in-law Grace and Pastor John Bent. Pastor John blessed the congregations with two wonderful sermons!
MAHALO FAMILY AND HALLELUJAH!
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE ALL THEE EARTH...
Prince of Peace carolers enjoy singing and celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ in our Eaton Square neighborhood.
JOY TO THE WORLD; HALLELUJAH!
CHRISTMAS PIANO RECITALS...
Leilani Motet held her student's piano recitals December 17 and 21st, 2024. The sounds and sights of Christmas filled Prince of Peace as the children displayed their talent in front of a wonderful crowd of family and friends. It was a wonderful day! We are so thankful for Leilani and sharing her gift of music.
SOCIAL SUPPORT THANKSGIVING...
This year Prince of Peace celebrated Thanksgiving Potluck lunch together. We are so thankful to God for each of you and the soulful music with Doris Justis. A tremendous time of gratitude, remembering God's blessings, fellowship and love.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCILE GRECO!
Prince of Peace would like to wish one of our dearest members a wonderful and blessed Happy Birthday! We are celebrating Lucile on her 96th birthday. God bless you Lucile; we love you so much!
OUR NEW MEMBERS...
Prince of Peace would like to welcome new members Cindy Leider, Frank and Susan Gruetzmacher. We are so blessed to have them in our church family and grateful they are willing to share their unique spiritual gifts with our community of saints and the local community.
E Komo Mai and Aloha!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK GRUETZMACHER!...
Prince of Peace would like to wish one of our newest members a wonderful and blessed Happy Birthday! We are celebrating Frank on this tremendous milestone on his 90th birthday. God bless you Frank!
GOD'S WORK OUR HANDS...
Another great God's Work Our Hands neighborhood project. This year's effort was focused on helping the Waikiki Youth Outreach Center. We were able to help clean, organize and prepare meals for local youth in need. Mahalo for all our volunteers.
WELCOME BISHOP DAVID NAGLER...
It was such an honor and pleasure having Pacifica Synod Bishop, David Nagler attend Easter Worship with us at Prince of Peace! Your gospel message was meaningful for our world today and we all hope to pass the many "pop quizes" we encounter in our lives. Mahalo and Blessings Bishop David!
WEDDING VOW RENEWAL...
Congratulation Pastor Mike and Tiffany Walerius on their 20th anniversary and wedding vow renewal!
THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR WOUNDED WARRIOR MARINES...
Prince of Peace has helped with the Thanksgiving dinner for Service Members in the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Marine Corps Base-Kaneohe since 2011. Retired Chaplain Steve Jensen generously hosted the dinner at his home in Kailua. He also volunteers his time and services of counseling and ministering to the wounded and injured men and women who have served our nation so nobly. Thank you to all of the Prince of Peace members who volunteered for this important ministry.
BAPTISM BLESSING...
Prince of Peace has been truly blessed by the Baptism of Cara and Joy Su. The Sacrament of Baptism highlights Cara and Joy's public profession of their faith in Jesus Christ and marks their personal identification with Jesus as they enter into the Christian family.
SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS BOLDLY... OKTOBERFEST 2023
Prince of Peace celebrated Oktoberfest in-person in the Eaton Square Courtyard. Wonderful German food, beverages, music and fellowship was enjoyed by all. A special Mahalo to Ric Trimillos and everyone who participated in this joyful event!
SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS BOLDLY...
For June's Lunch and Learn Social Support Network program, members and friends of Prince of Peace and Pastor Gloria enjoyed a circle-island City Bus Tour with lunch at the Turtle Bay Resort Golf Course. The adventure highlighted the loving nature and grace of community fellowship.
SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS BOLDLY...
Prince of Peace was able to host the Eaton Square food drive table supporting the Hawaii Foodbank again this year. This is such a wonderful way to support our neighborhood and local foodbank. We hope to be able to participate in this community event every year! God bless Eaton Square and the Hawaii Foodbank!
LOVING AND SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS...
Prince of Peace was blessed to be a blessing to a family on Oahu's Leeward Coast after receiving a very generous gift of an entire household of furniture from our Australian church family member.
GOD IS GOOD; HALLELUJAH!
SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK LUNCH AND LEARN...
Thank you to the Pacifica Synod for the Matthew 25 grant which enabled Prince of Peace to start a Social Support Network bringing fellowship and nourishment for the mind, body and soul.
OUR NEW MEMBERS...
Prince of Peace would like to welcome new members Carol Suzuki and Judy Magin. We are so blessed to have them in our church family and grateful they are willing to share their unique spiritual gifts with our community of saints and the local community.
E Komo Mai and Aloha!
THE CHOIR IS BACK!...
Thank you everyone for sharing your musical talent in singing for the Lord. It is so good seeing the additional members of the choir returning from Covid.
PASTOR WAL REAT VISIT...
Prince of Peace was honored with a personal visit by missionary Pastor Wal Reat from South Sudan. Pastor Reat was at a missionary conference in Minneapolis and requested to visit his sponsoring congregations. Pastor Reat ministers to South Sudanese refugees in camps along the border between South Sudan and Ethiopia. Pastor Wal was very grateful for the sponsoring churches and our donations to buy musical keyboards allowing the refugee youth to worship and praise God in music and dance. Pastor Wal asked we continue to pray for the refugees to achieve freedom, food and peace in their land. A special thank you to everyone who made this visit possible.
NEW CHURCH BANNERS...
Mahalo to Lucile Greco, Anna and Chuck Block for the creativity in designing and making these beautiful service banners! These two banners commemorate our youth support through the Noisy offering and the service of our new pastor, Gloria Imamura.
VISIT WITH MARGE...
A delivery of mangos and love to Marge Becker from Lucile Greco and Mike Ogan! We love you Marge and look forward to seeing you always. God bless!
CLASSICAL CELLO RECITAL...
Mahalo to Christopher Son, age 18, who has been playing the cello for nearly 8 years as he blessed Prince of Peace with his cello recital. He is a recent graduate from Punahou School and plans to keep music in his life beyond school. Leilani Motet accompanied Christopher on the piano.
OUR NEW MEMBERS...
Prince of Peace would like to welcome new members Pastor Robert Ross, Pastor Gloria and Albert Imamura. We are so blessed to have them in our church family and grateful they are willing to share their unique spiritual gifts with our community of saints and the local community.
E Komo Mai and Aloha!
