Calvary Chapel Bible College Maui

We've Moved

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The blog has been moved to the main CCBC Maui website!

http://ccbcmaui.com/?cat=3

Help Support China

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Come to the China Fundraiser tonight: April 8, 2011!

Movie: Lord, Save Us From Your Followers and possibly Mulan too!

Time:9pm

It's a $5 donation and 100% of the proceeds go towards sending two students to China in June! So come out tonight to enjoy a movie, deserts and $1 iced coffees! It's Starbucks with a cause!

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Matthew 28:19-20

Post Hana!

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Hana Spring 2011 came at the perfect time, as always. We left early, 4am to be exact, on Thursday morning to head to the wet side of the island. What's the best way to begin a vacation? McDonalds breakfast! That's how! We arrived early that morning and began setting up camp at Wai'anapanapa State Park, our home away from home for the next few days.

After settling in it was time for our first session as we heard from our Dean Adam Hulstrom as he spoke about knowing the will of God. The students then set out for two hours of alone time with the Lord. The next sessions on Thursday night and Friday morning were from Calvary Chapel South Maui's Pastor Charles Casco. His study theme was Psalm 139 and he asked the question, "How big is your God?" Friday night and Saturday morning the students heard from Jacob Macias on Luke 18 and Romans 12:1-2.

Quiet time is a huge part of Hana and is always so refreshing and time well spent. God's presence is so evident when you escape from everyday life for a bit.

Besides being blessed by the encouragement of the speakers and getting away to spend time with God, students also had a chance to get out and explore more of Maui. There was time for hikes, beaches and exploring the lava tubes! What a blessing to be here in Maui!

Pre Hana Jitters

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As midterms have come to a close...we are gearing up for Hana this weekend! You can feel the excitement in the air as everyone is ready for a little getaway from classes and homework. We're planning to leave at 4:00 am to drive up to Hana for a weekend of camping, meditating in the Word and exploring Maui! There are only a few more assignments due before our retreat starts and students are busy studying away! Hana is always a great time to put away distractions and to be refreshed in the Lord, especially because it marks the half-way point of the semester. Some of the best memories are made in Hana and we know that God has great things planned for this trip!

Remember that night we slept in a parking lot...

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The events of Thursday night and Friday morning:

9:30 pm we were informed that a 9.0 earthquake had hit Japan. This meant that tsunami waves were expected to hit Maui around 3:00 am Friday morning. We were all in a state of shock when we heard the news.
10:30 pm the school met as a group and discussed "the plan" for evacuation.
11:00 pm students were shuttled to our evacuation spot on higher ground...the parking lot of South Maui Choppers. This parking lot is where we spent the 9 hours in anticipation of the tsunami. The mood was relatively calm with the exception of a few tears as students contacted family, listened to music or watched the developing news.
3:00 am as people calmed down the warning siren would go off every hour or so reminding everyone of the reason we were in a parking lot.
4:00 am the first waves hit flooding up to 1/3 of a mile inland...coming up to the front lawn of Calvary Chapel South Maui. Thankfully no damage was done to the church or to our condos, however some parts of Maui were hit harder than others such as Front Street in Lahaina and Kalama Park in Kihei.
7:00 am we found out that we were not allowed to go back home just yet. A big thank you to Ray and Cindy at South Maui Choppers for opening up their business to our school. Also, thanks for providing a "We Survived the Tsunami 2011 Breakfast!"
8:00 am students were given the ok to go back home to their condos. Classes were cancelled for Friday and we were instructed not to go the beach for the day. Now we can all say we've survived a tsunami and slept in a parking lot!

Please Pray for Japan!!

Pray!

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Let's remember to pray for Lora, Coleen and Valerie as they travel to Nepal. They will be there for two weeks caring for a family in need by giving medical care and helping them move. God was so faithful in providing for this trip on such short notice so He has great things in store for these beautiful women!!
PRAY FOR:

Pray for safety
Physical and spiritual strength
Raj's health
Their families here

Snorkel-dippity-do-da-day

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Last weekend we grabbed our snorkel gear and headed over to the West Side. The morning started off at Black Rock Beach in Kaanapali. There was jumping off Black Rock, swimming with turtles, basking in the sun, and eating sandwiches--literally! The next stop was sunset at Honolua Bay with more snorkeling (keeping true to the snorkel-dippity-do-da-day name!) and exploring. The night ended in Lahaina with dinner and shopping. Thanks to our interns for planning a great day!

He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea,

and everything in them—He remains faithful forever.

Psalm 146:6

For the Greater Good of China!

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China: 2011
Calvary Chapel South Maui is sending a group out to China this coming June! The team's aim is to support the awesome work God has started through Pete and Jennifer Peissner. Six CCBC Maui students are are excited to take part in this mission trip to further God's Word. To raise money the church held a Valentine's Day Dinner that was a time of food, fun, and fellowship. They had a great turnout and everyone is excited to see how God continues to provide!

Please pray for the 2011 Mission Team, as they prepare spiritually and physically to serve God wholeheartedly. Pray that God would prepare the hearts of the people, that they would be open to hear and receive salvation through Jesus Christ.

China and Chinese Food:
Reminder! Head to Panda Express this Thursday, March 3rd from 11:00AM to 8:00PM for 20% of your purchase to be donated to the mission fund! Stop by Calvary Chapel South Maui to grab a flyer (Offer not valid without flyer).

Leader’s Retreat

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On the weekend of February 4th-5th our interns and dorm-stewards (aka CCBC Fearless Leaders) ventured up Mount Haleakala for a leader's retreat. This camping trip was a time of prayer as the leaders interceded for the students, school, and community. It was also a time of eating, bonding with each other and trying to stay warm in not-so-maui-like-temperatures.

“I thought it was very much needed for the leaders. A lot of questions were answered and it was useful for the leaders to become like-minded. I feel like it was important for the leaders. It was cold.”

Caleb Knox

“It was super delish!”

Eli Hoffman

So basically, they ate, they prayed and were merry!

Spring 2011!!!

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We kicked the Spring 2011 semester off on January 28th with orientation and a "get to know you" volleyball game. Students arrived at 10:00 am bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to see what God had in store for them this semester. They were greeted by our great Dean, Adam Hulstrom, who delegated out M199's (practical and ministry services). This was followed by a pizza lunch where students got to chat and chow down! After pizza, it was a time of learning the rules, being introduced to teachers, prayer and worship. Overall, it got the students excited for this upcoming semester!

Later on that night, the students and interns travelled down to Kalama Park for a night game of volleyball and s'mores. This was a great way to start the semester and get to know everyone! Here are some pictures...enjoy!

Glory to Greater Glory!

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This is the journey of 28 students on a pursuit to know what God's plans are for their lives. Over the next 4 months we will be stretched, tumbled, molded, and refined into people who seek after His Kingdom in everything we do. We are on a mission to learn how to be salt and light in this dark world that had no hope without Him. To the world this just looks like a vacation, but in reality God has each of us here for a specific purpose. We've come from all over the United States, from New York to right here on Maui. All with one common goal: to grow closer to God.

"One of key characteristics of our God is that He brings us from 'glory to greater glory'...He wants to open new doors, reveal new truths, inspire you with new visions, and fill you to overflowing with His Spirit."~Pastor Charles Casco

Hana retreat Spring 2010

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If there is one thing that can be said for our Hana retreats each semester it is that they offer a special kind of refreshment in God's perfect timing. With the wide open beauty and vastness of Hana you can't escape the presence and the glory of our God. Now join the beauty of Hana with the special revelation and truth that God offers through hours spent alone at His feet and time together in the word and ViOLA, you've got an awesome retreat in the beautiful countryside of Maui. We would like to say mahalo nui loa to our guest speaker this semester, Andrew Rothrock, who joined us from Portland Oregon.
Here are a few pics, enjoy......

Da' Rush

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Da' rush once again proved to be an exhilarating and refreshing time for the students this last Saturday. With unlimited turns to ride the wave simulator students enjoyed hours of a new kind of fun, and when they worked up enough of an appetite, they feasted on tasty grilled hamburgers.

There was much to be said from the students when asked what they thought about da' rush, here are just a few of the comments:

" I loved it, different from anything I've ever done before, it never got boring" Kelly Moran

" It was a cool way for everyone to hang out, doing something we all enjoyed and took interest in." Tyler Clark

" It was cool trying something new. It was really fun to watch people fall....and then succeed." Kayla Neal

All in all it was a good time to hang out and have some fun, outside of the Bible College/Church walls, with each other.

Mission to China Summer 2010

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We would like to present you with an awesome opportunity to join us this summer on a mission to Southern China, where we will be meeting up with a missionary family from our church who is currently serving the people of China. This mission will be a great opportunity for any students who are graduating to get their mission trip credits. This mission trip is available for anyone who would like to come (not just CCBC students).

Here are the details:

Departure: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Return: Friday, June 25, 2010
Cost: $3600 (price is all inclusive: airfare, room, board, etc.)

If you are interested contact us:

CCBC Maui
P.O. Box 755
Kihei, HI 96753
Fax number: (808) 874-9221
Missions Pastor David Courson (808) 298-7145
Administrative Assistant : Rebecca Jay (808) 874-9238

FREE!!!

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Yeah I said free! That's how much it cost Southpointe residents (in case you are wondering what Southpointe is, it is the condominium complex where the bible college students live, taking up seven out of 346 condos) Saturday morning to get their car washed while enjoying a delicious, freshly barbecued hamburger. Compliments of CCBC Maui.
In order to serve others with the heart of Jesus, to "wash their feet" in a sense, we need to be a bit creative, as times have changed and therefore the washing of peoples feet doesn't have quite the same semblance as it once did. The carwash/ BBQ was a great way to do that. Not only did it allow those at Southepoint to see the heart of the bible college, but it also gave the students a great opportunity to get to know their neighbors in a different light than most are used to. As I stand back and watch I can begin to see the Lord is building upon His foundation there at Southpointe, and it stirs in me excitement to know these are the times....and we are the chosen!!!

Women's D at the Done's

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MAHALO NUI LOA (thank you very much) to Elysse Done for once again opening up her home to the bible college women. We had a wonderful time of food, fun and fellowship on Wednesday For our women's devotional class as we joined Elysse (the wife of our Senior Pastor, Dominic Done) at her home for a deli themed, potluck style lunch. Elysse was able to share with the students from her heart on true worship, something that the Lord taught her, through different unique revelations she has had along her journey with the Lord. We were blessed, as always, to get to spend time with this wonderful woman, who dearly loves the Lord. WE LOVE YOU ELYSSE!

Spring 2010 Welcomes Three New Teachers

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With each semester here at CCBC comes a great lineup of Instructors. We have our core instructors who are guaranteed to be teaching at least one class every semester, whom we

are always certain will do exceptional with whatever they teach, by the power of the spirit of course. However with every semester one or two new instructors come our way and they are always such a blessing to our students and a great addition to CCBC Maui.

With that being said we would like to introduce to you our new instructors for Spring 2010:

Pat Zukeran (Ph.D.,Southern Evangelical Seminary; M.Th, Dallas Theological Seminary, B.A.)

This semester Pat is teaching two classes, Hermeneutics (Inductive Bible Study) and also Church History. Pat has taught on Apologetics, comparative religions, cults and theology around the world as well as through the radio and on various Internet sites. He is the host of 'Evidence and Answers' radio program, the author of 'The Apologetics of Jesus', and co-author with Norman Geisler of World Religions Through a Christian Worldview.

(sorry picture unavailable) Brad Hall (Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Central Maui)

Brad is teaching 1 & 2 Timothy. Pastor Brad and his wife Christy and their children live in Central Maui and minister to the local body there.

Jacob Macias (A. Th, CCBC Maui)

Jacob is teaching Minor Prophets this semester. Jacob Macias recently returned to the Island with his wife Morgan Macias, from Colorado Springs ,Co. Before moving to Colorado Springs Jacob was serving as the Dean of students here at CCBC Maui, he is now excited to be back and to have another opportunity to be involved with the students.

"Old things have passed away; behold, new things have come" 2 cor 5:17

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We have had a great start to our Spring 2010 semester. Last week we welcomed 31 students to the Island, 15 of which were returning to the Maui campus and 16 new and transfer students. The semester started off on Friday with student orientation, where the students probably experienced information overload. Nevertheless it was a great time for the students to get acquainted with one another. Now we are well into the first week of classes and the students have given nothing but great reports with enthusiasm, ready to plunge in!!

CCBC MAUI

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Hi, Welcome to CCBC Maui's Blog! We invite you to come along with us and experience the happenings here at the Maui extension campus. We will be updating you weekly with highlights and photos. Enjoy!