YWAM Kona's Elevated Music releases 3 new albums

In case you aren't on YWAM Kona's email list, we wanted to share the email that was sent out on our behalf today.

Having this emailed was a total honor for us.  We are thrilled that such a global audience of YWAMers and friends of YWAM across the world are now aware of what we are doing here in Kona.

Aloha YWAM Friends and Family, Exciting things are happening in the area of music and we'd like to share with you some of the fruits of YWAM Kona's Elevated Music ministry. We are delighted to announce the launch of three new albums by some of YWAM Kona's worship leaders. The new releases are show a variety of styles and genres. They carry a message that proclaims the glory of our God and calls all to go into the nations.     Allow your spirit to fully worship with Glory, a compilation CD from Youth With A Mission in Kona, Hawaii.  Glory beckons listeners to glorify the name of the Lord no matter where they are and what season of life they are in. Glory offers a variety of musical expressions and styles that appeal to a range of musical tastes while keeping an authentic theme of fervent worship. Its corporate worship songs reflect the heartbeat of the Kona prayer room, with melodies that provoke the soul to greater love. The honesty found in the poetic lyrics will stir your heart and blow your mind of how great the glory of the Lord is.  The CD includes upbeat anthems proclaiming the character of God and songs that express deep longing for Him. The music of Glory is clearly crafted by those who have spent much time waiting before the Lord in prayer and worship. In 1798, a revival spread across america.  Out of this movement, a band of evangelist, called The Circuit Riders, took the simple gospel into the frontiers of America.  A modern day group of Spirit led evangelists have taken up the torch to once again set a fire in all people across the world.  The songs captured on Fight For Every Soul have been birthed out of this desire.  A new sound of missions has arrived.  These songs will provoke your heart to take the fire of God within you, into every part of your life.   Lindy's debut release, The Sweetest Surrender Unto The Greatest Awakening, captures the depth of her heart in a pure and simple way.  Using only acoustic instruments, this 3-song EP displays Lindy's passion for Jesus and her desire to be in His presence.  Her powerful voice mixed with beautiful instrumentation and prayerful lyrics will lead you closer to His throne. All three albums are now available at www.ELEVATEDMUSIC.com or iTunes.

Weekly Wrap-Up: Birthday Season

Vasco Birthday season is officially in full swing...

Kumu celebrated his 33rd Birthday by going night diving for lobsters with a group of friends.  

He is pictured below with his giant catch.

Here it is, pictured next to an averaged size slipper lobster.

1.5 lbs short of the state record.

We also had a small party for Kumu.

Unfortunately, you can't read them, but the boys wore matching

"I Dig My Dad" shirts.

Our lovely Leiahi all dolled up.

She absolutely loves Minney Mouse.

Pool Party :)

Little Miss helping Daddy blow out the candles.

Tootsie Comes To Town

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

We had our much loved Tootsie (Kumu's Mom) come for a visit.

You can see Kamalu was thrilled.

Leiahi was instantly obsessed with her new Minney Mouse cup.

As was Keaka with his Spidey cup.

(Spiderman is his new "thing" even though he's never even seen the movie. :)

Tootsie was able to join us for the annual church picnic at a local park.

Kumu led a wonderful acoustic worship time.

Below is a little clip of how Leiahi and Kamalu like to roll.

Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend as well!

Happy 7 Months Kamalu

Our happy boy is now pulling himself up to standing, and starting to "cruise" around holding onto furniture.

He's also making a real splash with Daddy.

Heading Home

11 weeks

4 States

And 8

 9

10 Flights later....

We are safe and happy to be back home in Hawaii!

Don't you love that when I asked Keaka to hold up the #8, he actually made the number with his hands?  Haha.  Adore that kid!

Kansas City - Our Final Stop

God showed us His faithfulness once more on this trip.

As it turned out, friends of ours had schedule their own family trip for the exact dates as the Circuit Rider events.  They would be out of town, so they offered for our family to use their house and car while we were in town.

We did arrive in KC two nights before our event started, so we were able to visit and stay with my (Melissa's) cousins, Paula and Wayne, for that time before moving over to our friends house.

Just when we thought things couldn't get any better,...

Aunty Sarah came to town (You may remember her from our Orlando Adventures)

Silly Leiahi :)  She's in a phase where she won't give us a "real" smile.

We did lots of fun things while Aunty Sarah was in town, including go cart races for Keaka, and miniature golf for the family.

Here I am with the boys outside of Legoland.  

Aunty Sarah even got in some quality time with Kamaluhia.

So Sweet.

We love you Aunty Sarah!  Thanks for visiting in KC.

A Visit With Great Grandpa McKenzie

 I know it's a bit blurry, but it was our best shot, and it was so special to get a photo with my kids and my Grandfather.

Kamalu was loving my Step-Grandma, Fran, and she was loving him.

Great Grandpa was getting some snuggles in with the boys.

Keaka and Great Grandpa working on a puzzle together.  They both love their puzzles.

Leiahi was happy to snack on goldfish and watch with Mommy. 

Grandpa even stopped by while we were visiting.

More snuggles and smiles.

Great Grandpa gave Keaka one of his completed puzzles to bring home.  Keaka was so excited that he wouldn't put it down and fell asleep holding it.

It was a very special day with a lot of priceless memories.  What a joy to see Keaka and my Grandfather sit and share in an activity that they both enjoy so much.