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Happy 100 Years, Kaimuki Christian Church!
September 15, 2023
A century of living and loving like Jesus has touched thousands of lives, spanning multiple generations and stretching the globe. Held on September 9, 400+ people attended Kaimuki Christian Church's 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, reconnecting and reuniting those who have been a part of the church or school 'ohana. As the largest ministry of the church, KCS joined the joyous celebration of God's enduring faithfulness. From 'ukulele performances to a time of worship and hula, students and staff are the fruit of the vision and mission of KCC to make Jesus known in the community!
Shared during the Celebration Dinner, the video linked below chronicles the stories of Abigail Pang '33, Mrs. Sara Silsby (retired Preschool Teacher Aide), Richie Aqui (KCC Elder/KCS parent), and Keanu Aqui '29, reflecting the DNA of Kaimuki Christian Church and School. Watch their testimonies to see how God wove their stories together!
KCS 'ohana shows their support as sixth graders shine in special performance
March 03, 2023
Nearly 150 students, parents, siblings, and staff arrived at the Stan Sheriff Center on February 23 in anticipation of a memorable night. While the evening started with pre-game festivities and ended with an exciting conference matchup for the UH Men's Basketball team, the highlight occurred prior to tip-off. The KCS 'ohana watched with pride as sixth graders Daven Hamamoto, Kawika Morioka, & Eli Otake, led by Mr. Ganiron, performed the national anthem and "Hawai'i Pono'i."
On-Court Experience: Special thanks to UH Athletics and event staff for hosting approximately 100 individuals from the KCS 'ohana for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the arena. The KCS group learned the history of the UH Men's Basketball program and watched the teams warm up from on-court seats. They also interacted with the basketball team as students lined the tunnel and court to high-five players and coaches when they made their way to the locker room and back on the court. Kids and parents were thrilled to be a part of this exciting experience!
Sixth Graders Perform: As students of Mr. Ganiron's ukulele school at KCS since 2021, Daven Hamamoto, Kawika Morioka, and Eli Otake embraced the challenge of performing the national anthem (Daven & Kawika, ukulele) and "Hawai'i Pono'i" (vocals) for a larger audience and live television. Mr. Ganiron wanted to give them another opportunity to perform and showcase their talent to reward them for their hard work during group and solo lessons. The trio practiced for four months, taking every chance to perform for an audience around campus and utilize the sound system in the Worship Center. While they knew every chord and note of the songs, Mr. Ganiron encouraged the boys to develop their skills in showmanship by learning to play off of each other and incorporate movement into their performance.
As evidenced by the video clip below, our sixth grade musicians not only entertained the audience but honored our country and state, as they represented KCS well. Mr. Ganiron hopes to continue to give Daven, Kawika, and Eli more opportunities, from competitions to community performances, to use their gifts and talents to shine!