The first team of missionaries to arrive in the islands sailed from Boston in a small brig called the Thaddeus. 14 New Englanders (seven couples) and four Hawaiians arrived in Hawai'i after 164 days. While at sea, King Kamehameha the Great died, his son Liholiho became ruler, and the ancient kapu system was abolished, with no belief system to take its place. This historic marker was designed for the local churches to commemorate the 195th anniversary of the fulfillment of the prophecy by Kahuna Nui Hewahewa: that a new God would come and set foot on a rock at Kailua bay. High Priest Hewahewa himself burned his own temple in faith of what was coming. The missionaries, came ashore with the Bible, first translated by Henry Opukahaia, as they stepped on the very same rock at Kailua pier, changing Hawaii forever. With the prophecy complete, many of the Ali'i royalty of Hawaii became Christians and avid readers of scripture. Many of Hawaii's churches and ministries have given generously to erect the Kailua Village historical marker that tells the story of "Hawaii's Plymouth Rock." We gratefully honor: Frank & Rosemary Miller, Calvary Church, Legacy Church, Living Stones, Kona Coast Chaplaincy, Central Kona Union Church, Holualoa Chapel, Samoan Church of Hawaii LMS, Helani Church, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Haili Congregational Church, Kuhio Chapel, Waipahu United Church of Christ, Gospel of Salvation Church, Kahikiola Congregational Church, Kona Church of God, Family Foundations International, Corinth Reformed Church,  Rev. Abraham Akaka Ministries Foundation and the University of the Nations for their generosity. The first Christian church established in the Hawaiian Islands lives on to this day in an active and caring fellowship called Mokuaikaua Church. THE NAME: There have been literal interpretations offered covering the name of Mokuaikaua. One is “The Trees Are Cut, Let Us Eat.” Another, “The Land the devours warfare.” The only acceptable origin of the name Mokuaikaua is from to the place where the timber material was obtained. It was part of the crown properties known as Mokuaikaua, and located on the western slopes of Hualalai volcano. THE ARCHWAY: In 1910, the Evangelical Association of the territory of Hawaii met in Kailua to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the coming fo the first american congregational missionaries to Hawaii in 1820. In honor of this occasion, Mokuaikaua Church was repaired and a stone arch was built to commemorate the anniversary. THE SANCTUARY: Two other structures were built prior to the present church. The first was built as the King’s home prior to 1820, and the second was built as a church in 1825. The present structure was started in 1835 and dedicated in early 1837. Find out about preserving Mokuaikaua Church

The best private school on Kauai. Located in Koloa, Kauai. Kindergarten to 8th grade. At Ken-yen Learning Center, we believe that each child deserves the opportunity to learn at their fullest potential. Our personal quest is to challenge good students to become excellent by providing a non-threatening technically advanced home based curriculum.

Explore West Maui’s brilliant night sky with an expert guide who blends science with storytelling. Guests learn to identify celestial objects with the naked eye before taking a closer look at planets, nebulae, and distant galaxies through an advanced computerized telescope. Each tour weaves together fascinating astronomical facts with the history of humanity's relationship to the stars.

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*By Appointment Only Monday through Saturday* Come worship with us. Church services are held every Sunday. Visitors are always welcome, but due to capacity constraints, out of state visitors are encouraged to attend sacrament meeting at one of the following locations: 4580 Ehiku St. Lihue, HI 96766 Meeting Time: Sunday 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM No matter your story, we welcome you to join us as we all try to be a little bit better, a little bit kinder, a little more helpful—because that’s what Jesus taught. We are a diverse community of followers of Jesus Christ and welcome all to worship here. We fellowship together as well as offer youth and children’s programs.

An Independent Baptist Church located in Maunaloa, on the West End of the island of Molokai. We are a Church Striving together For Jesus Christ and the faith of the Gospel. -Philippians 1:27

VISION: Where learning never ends! MISSION: Waipahu Community School for Adults, Windward Campus will provide learning opportunities for students to improve the quality of their lives as they contribute positively to society.

Carden Academy of Maui is an independent, private school located in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii. Founded in 1998, the school serves children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, is a member of the Carden Educational Foundation, and is accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our Mission: Carden Academy of Maui is committed to educating the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small classroom setting. Our Vision: To foster a joyful and respectful community of lifelong learners who embody the principles of authenticity, resilience, and global stewardship.

We are a community of people who are in process. We have imperfect messy lives, but we are pursuing and experiencing a transforming relationship with Jesus and with each other. Kauai Bible Church is a safe place to come be yourself. Everybody is welcome here whatever your story, your questions, doubts or struggles. We’re all about doing life together in community, being intentional about our growth as people, and serving one another and our broader community along the way.

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