NICHIREN SHONIN'S WORDS
We are not easily born coming to this world as a human. Moreover, it is difficult to meet
the true teachings of Buddha even if we are born as a human. We seriously have to receive
this precious teachigs. "shogumondo-sho"HELLO!
March is the month of Spring Higan. Although last month was cold and windy, it is getting
warmer and calmer. Please take care of yourself. Here are our announcements for this
month.
FUJINKAI MEETING ON MARCH 4
Fujinkai meeting will be held on March 4, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ON MARCH 4 & 18
Sunday School Classes will be held on March 4 & 18, 2007 during Monthly Kito Service
and Higan-e Service.
DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON MARCH 11
The directors’ meeting will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 after the 10:00 a.m.
service.
SPRING HIGAN-E SERVICE ON MARCH 18
The Spring Higan-e Service will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. We
suggest that all of you attend the service. The Higan-e Service is held during the weeks
of spring and autumn equinoxes.
"Higan" means "the yonder shore". To leave this shore (this world) for
the yonder shore (the Buddha's pure land) means to leave this world of suffering for the
world of enlightenment by practicing the teachings of the Buddha. This is the time for us
to reflect on our daily lives, vow to follow the Buddha's path, and observe memorial
services for our ancestors.
Please wear your Gyo-e, if you own one.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING ON MARCH 25
Sunday School meeting will be held on March 25, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
REV. CHISEN MAEDA RESIGN FROM NICHIREN MISSION OF HAWAII
Rev. Chisen Maeda will resign as an overseas' minister at the end of March, 2007. We
appreciate his contributions and extend our heartfelt gratitude. We pray for his success
in Japan.
WELCOME BACK, REV. SHINGYO IMAI!
Rev. Shingyo Imai will be assigned as a vice head minister of this temple from April 1,
2007. Welcome back, Rev. Imai!
WELCOME AND FAREWELL PARTY ON APRIL 1
On April 1, 2007 after our Hanamatsuri Service, we will hold the welcome and farewell
party for Rev.Imai and Rev. Maeda at our social hall downstairs.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
The annual membership dues are $12.00 per month or $144.00 per year. Our Temple is
maintained by your membership fee so we would appreciate your kokua in this matter. Thank
you.
REMINDER
Since the registers and calendars for appointments and scheduling of services are
maintained in the office, FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCY CASES, you are encouraged to call 595-3517
during our office hours from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Calls to the office will help us to serve
you more efficiently. Thank you. |