BIBA - Big Island Baptist Association

03/16/2019

This came in the mail addressed to all our baptist churches. Praise God that we were able to serve

12/14/2018

Hey BIBA people, the BCM here on the East side has a possible intern for the next semester, but is looking to find rent free housing for him for him on this side. If you know of anyone who has a room available, please let Anita know, thanks 👍🏼

09/04/2018

The disaster relief team from Texas is on island and today was there 2nd day of doing mud out. Joined them for a few hours today as the finished dry wall removal from a flooded house in HPP. They said they could use more workers (thanks Pastor Tim and Ocean View Baptist for volunteering yesterday). Call Darrell McCain to see how people from your church can help

08/22/2018

Praying for Safety and Boldness in opportunities to share the Gospel! Stay safe Big Island Ohana!

Hurricane Lane - A call for prayer for Hawaiian Islands and Disaster Relief awareness. Darrell McCain, HPBC Director of HPBC Disaster Relief: Aloha volunteers, I am keeping us on ALERT! The Governor has placed Big Island and Maui on a Hurricane watch and the rest of the State tonight or tomorrow.

Please continue monitoring the storm and get your preparedness kits ready to grab if you have to evacuate to a shelter.

Pastors, be ready for a possible influx of people in your community wanting to come to your church for shelter, it could be a reality.

Tie down all loose things around the church and your home, bring in lawn furniture and stuff that could be a flying hazard. Check on your neighbor especially our Kupuna. Know where your shelter is before the storm.

Coastal homes especially on South and West facing shores be ready for high surf and rising water.

Please share with all church members.

This is good counsel from Pastor Jay Wright of Lahaina Baptist Church: Hurricane Lane Update & Planning Tips (adapted)

As of 11am (8.21.2018) Hurricane Lane has winds of 155mph and a projected path impacting Maui County as early as Thursday. Maui County Emergency Management has issued a Hurricane Watch, and now is the time to complete preparations. I invite you to consider a few additional steps in addition to gathering food, water, toiletries and other supplies:

1. Reach Out: Make contact with the Elderly, Single Parents, Working families to be arrange a gathering place or response plan to help in time of need.

2. Reach In: Talk with your Ohana about storm impacts. allow your Ohana to talk and ask questions. This helps calm anxiety. Ensure you have a safe gathering place that all family members know about.

3. Communication: Should cellular and land lines go down, how will you stay informed? Make your plans today.

4. Travel: Make sure your emergency plans include the possibility of closed roads.

5. Service & Respond: Would you be available to help with a Red Cross (SBC) Disaster Relief Response Team?

Thank you for praying, planning, reaching out, and responding.

Aloha,

Pastor Jay

07/17/2018

Discussion session tomorrow with baptist leaders from Oahu, 10am hosted at Kinoole Baptist church, for leaders from the BIBA. Hope to see many of you there 🙂

06/28/2018

Yesterday our youth at spent the day at Keokea Beach Park worshipping, in fellowship, and having so much fun together! Pray for them as the leaders dive deep into His word with our youth, and how to apply it practically in each of their own lives!

06/27/2018

Well they say it has been raining since they arrived yesterday, but the leaders and our keiki from across the island are making the best of their time together up here at Kalopa! Please be in prayer for God to move in mighty ways amongst the hearts of our keiki this week!

12/30/2017

On Sunday Engage Church will be commissioning Kiana Lee as an IMB missionary for two years of service! We will be praying over her at the end of a joint service with and at Kinoole Baptist Church which starts at 10:30 AM. We celebrate that God is sending people out from our BIBA churches overseas and join us in praying for her

11/03/2017

Let’s celebrate and partner with Oceanview in prayer as God provides in many ways!!!!

Ocean View Baptist Church is continuing their building campaign ignorer to help build a church.

10/14/2017

Mahalo to all of you who agreed to give flowers in honor of Reverend Leon Baker, October 23rd, 1947- September 18th, 2017.
This island has been greatly impacted by the life he lived here and sacrifices he made on behalf of the Gospel being made known here! If you are available today join us at Kaumana Drive Baptist Church, 388 Kaumana Drive in Hilo at 10am to Remember Leon and to honor his lovely wife, Alethia.