There’s a expression in Hawaii known as “Aloha time,” which basically means that 9AM church services could start at 9:05 or 9:10 depending on when everyone gets there. Worship was very laid back. Hawaiian shirts were applenty. I think I saw only one shirt and tie. Some wore shorts.
The Pearl Harbor church of Christ remains a transient church for those in the military. There’s always people coming and leaving. Most people don’t stay for more than 3 years, just enough time to get acquainted and then say goodbye. Folks were very friendly toward visitors and I really felt welcomed there. They give visitors all lei’s and announce the visitors by name at the beginning of service. Just a small thing that makes everyone feel welcomed.
Tomorrow my hosts will be working, so I will have to rent a car to see anything tomorrow. So why not rent a car on another island? I’m thinking Maui.
Jet lag hasn’t been too difficult. I pretty much made myself stay up until 9:30 PM (2:30 AM CST). Woke up at 3:30 AM Hawaiian time (8:30 AM CST). Still sorta tired, but that should wear off in a day or so.
Goodbye for now. I may write more later… Meanwhile here are more photos of the church.