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Inside:  September Monthly Service Sermon: “On the Way to the Final Goal” by Rev. Motoko Iwata, p. 4  All Tenrikyo Nioigake Day, p. 8  YMA & YWC Rainbow Hale Cleanup, p. 10  Autumn Memorial Service, p. 11  Bazaar Report p. 12  Judo News, p. 12  Hawaii Convention Information, p. 15 No. 230 October 2010  Hungry Reporter, p. 18 I shall go into the water in the mountains and make it clear, Whatever kind of water it may be. Ofudesaki II: 27

Rev. Michioki Inafuku and Mrs. Michiyo Kakitani sprinkle the fragrance of the Teachings for the Annual All Tenrikyo Nioigake Day in Moili`ili, September 6, 2010

Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters of Hawai`i

Message from the head of the Overseas Department

Tenrikyo 173, September 26

Thank you for all of your daily efforts in your various areas and positions.

The extreme summer heat has finally dissipated and it has suddenly become very autumn-like in Oyasato. Today's Service, being on a beautiful Sunday, attracted many followers from all over the world to return and worship single-heartedly in the Ser- vice, with the Shinbashira as the core. The Shinbashira, in his prayer, said "while looking closely at the confusion of this world, beginning with myself, head ministers and yoboku, we should have an eye towards the future. In order for God the Parent to show us the Joyous Life world, we should continually put efforts into the overseas mission." He also mentioned, "This month is the month of putting strong efforts in spreading the fragrance. The last three days of the month will be the All Tenrikyo Nioigake Days and the truth of the teachings will be spread all over the world." Lastly, he prayed, "The path will widen as time passes. Please guide us so that we may live in the Joyous Life even a day sooner. " The monthly sermon was given by Honbu-in, Rev. Yoshimi Maegawa. The reve- rend, talked about a doctor passing away for rebirth at age 32, and who wrote the book titled, “To Asuka, & to my unborn children”. In the book, there's a section called "ob- viously," and they talked about their illness and troubles. He talked about his own illness and about his role as a guardian, citing verses from the Ofudesaki and Osashizu. He also wanted to point out how grateful we should be to feel "atarimae." It is due to God the Parent's strong intention that we are here today. To respond to this parental heart, Rev. Maegawa said it is important to follow the path of repayment for blessings and to exert one's sincerity to the utmost truth. As was mentioned in the Prayer, from the basis of bearing in mind the overseas mission of the path, let us do our best in repaying the intention of the Parent during the three days of the All Tenrikyo Nioigake days starting from the day after tomorrow. Moreover, many followers from overseas will return for the Autumn Grand Ser-

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September Monthly Service Prayer

Before You, God the Parent, Tenri-O-no-Mikoto, who resides in his shrine, I, (Michihito Hamada, bishop of the Mission Headquarters of Hawaii) pray with reverence.

God the Parent, as Your overflowing warmth, which grants us daily the free use of our bodies, embraces us, we advance toward spiritual maturity as we strive toward the realization of the Joyous Life world receiving the guidance of the Ever-living Oyasama. These boundless blessings are truly more than we can expect. As we direct our constant focus toward the teachings, we proceed in high spirits toward the path of sincerity applying our effort with a mind focused on salvation. Today is the day we are granted to conduct the September monthly service at this mission headquarters. The service performers will unite their hearts to perform the seated service and Teodori joyously in high spirits. Today, as you view the brothers and sisters of the path who have looked forward to this day singing the songs of the service in unison with hearts filled with gratitude for Your parental love, we hope that You can be spirited as well. On August 20th, the 40th annual bazaar was held and we were blessed with many attending. Also, on September 6th, 60 people participated in the All Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day on the island of Oahu.

Let us as Yoboku ponder on the many grievous events, which we have been shown throughout the world, as the reflection of the dust in our minds, and remembering not to misuse the mind we are freely allowed, we vow to proceed spiritedly in accord with Your intention toward the path of world salvation. May You, God the Parent, accept our sincerity, and we ask that you guide us toward reconstructing the world where we can spend our days living in harmony by helping one another. Together with everyone present, I pray for these blessings.

Mission HQ September Monthly Service Sermon

Rev. Motoko Iwata

Head Minister of Wahiawa Church

Chapter Eight, “On the Way to the Final Goal,” teaches about receiving guidance through illness and troubles and while lis- tening to the teachings of God the Parent, we begin to put into practice the Divine Model of Oyasama and show our spiritual progress. First of all, allow me to read the first part of Chapter Eight. “ (page 58, para- gragh 3) “Our minds, however, are ever change- able. Our minds in the morning are not always the same in the evening. We are affected by events that occur around us, and our minds, bright in the morning, may become darkened by evening. Though once “On the Way to the Final Goal” deeply moved by the teachings and deter- mined to be devoted, in time our joyful and At this time, together with all of you, bright spirits may wane. There may also be we have joyously completed the Septem- times when, despite having been saved by ber Monthly Service and I would like to divine grace, we falter because of some express my heartfelt gratitude for this. To- new illness or other troubles. In such cir- day, I have been assigned to deliver the cumstances, however, our path of faith is monthly sermon and although there may be always to reflect on our minds, to under- places that may be difficult to understand, stand that all occurrences are from the will please bear with me for a short while. of God the Parent, and to live with joy and Today’s topic is Chapter Eight of the brightness without allowing our spirits to Doctrine titled, “On the Way to the Final fall. This way of settling the mind is taught Goal.” Today’s translation is being done as tanno.” by Colin Saito. Upon receiving an illness or trouble and

September Monthly Service Sermon

when our hearts become unsettled, at such and Shozaemon Masaki. Next, spouse of times, to always reflect on our minds and head minister Ryosaku Kawasaki. And fi- come to regard the knot as the intent of God nally, church director Ichiro Genseki. These the Parent, without giving up, while nurtur- were the people who were arrested. At the ing a mind of joy and to live cheerfully, is churches, the authorities came and the pros- definitely not an easy thing to do. ecution began by confiscating doctrinal ma- Luckily, in Hawaii, there are many mi- terials and prohibiting missionary work.” nisters who have faith in God the Parent In addition, Kinzaemon Odachi of Hilo and have followed the Divine Model of Church, due to an illness, passed away at Oyasama. Upon being assigned the topic the age of 56 while in detention at the Santa “On the Way to the Final Goal,” the first Fe Camp in New Mexico. thing that crossed my mind was 69 years Life in the detention camps must have ago, December 7th, 1941, the time right been very miserable & tragic but I wonder after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when our how they managed to pass through it all. predecessors were detained and then We can get some insight from the second shipped out to the mainland internment Bishop of the Mission Headquarters of camps. It is impossible to talk about the America, Bishop Masaharu Hashimoto, whole story of life at the internment camps who wrote in his diary “Nankin Roku Nen” in such a short time, but focusing on just a (Six years of Confinement) and his autobi- fragment of the suffering experienced by ography “Shogyo,” about the severe situa- our predecessors, I would like to share with tion in the camp at that time. In the book, you some data along with my thoughts and “Hawaii no Akebono,” about Sakujiro & feelings. Tsuji Ueno, on page 86, allow me to bor- In the book, “The 50 Year History of row and read one section that gives such a Tenrikyo Hawaii Dendocho (Mission description. Headquarters),” allow me to read the part (Unofficial translation) Life while in de- where the names of the missionaries who tention, being provided with food, clothing were detained on the mainland were writ- & shelter was supposed to be guaranteed ten. First of all, beginning with head minis- like a life in heaven but in actuality, it was ters; Sakujiro Ueno, Matagoro Mikuni, Hi- like being in hell. It was unavoidable that dekichi Nakamoto, Kaneki Honda, Ma- both body as well as spirit of the people sayuki Iwata, Kinzaemon Odachi, Hikojuu was forced into a life of imprisonment. Takemoto, and Miyuki Kawasaki. Next, Many fellow internees harbored immeasur- successors to head ministers; Naoichi Seto. able grudges inside their hearts and passed Then, heads of missions, Manabu Yama, away while being detained behind those 5 September Monthly Service Sermon

barbed wire fences. Also, those that became son came to the church and told the head mentally ill were sent to a hospital in the minister that he had to go to the Immigra- State of Kentucky. Those that were kept tion Office and thus was taken away. After within the confines of the camp for a long that, the church was closed for four years time, though they did not realize it, were and leaving his wife and three children definitely affected with psychological prob- back, the head minister was interned in the lems. Yet, within all these suffering, there camp on the mainland. At the church, six were those that persevered and endured by family members lived and worked together diligently reading literature and doing re- and took care of the church during his ab- search and this was all possible due to their sence. They had to deal with being looked strong faith. Surely, I believe that this was down upon and despised as foreigners of an due to the unlimited blessing of God the enemy country and they had to tolerate be- Parent and Oyasama.” ing prejudiced against, but the followers Such an explanation was written in the kept their spirits up and applied their efforts book. From this short excerpt alone, we can sincerely. In 1945, the head minister was get a glimpse of life while in detention and released and returned home.” grasp the harshness of such a life. Leaving Japan and going to Hawaii as My husband’s father, the first head mi- missionaries, they barely got started when nister of Honolulu-ko Church, was one of the war began suddenly and at the same those who experienced life in detention. But time, causing them to be arrested. It was during his life he hardly talked about the unavoidable that they were forced to live in severe times of being in detention and only a detention camp on the mainland and they to those in his own family circle, I heard probably did not even dream that such a that he would say, “I was not treated too situation could ever happen. Again, the badly.” But, just by the fact that he chose wives, family, and followers who were left not to speak about it, tells me how great the back in Hawaii had to go through much suf- suffering must have been. Next, I would fering. There was severe persecution by the like to talk about the situation on December authorities and the church was forced to 7th and read an excerpt from the “50 Year close its doors, which caused the members History of Tenrikyo Hawaii Dendocho.” to suddenly stop coming. Even in such a “On December 7, 1941, the Japanese situation, everyone desperately protected Navy attacked Pearl Harbor and that day God and the church. When the ministers was full of confusion in the city. In the returned back to Hawaii, they had to start evening around 10 p.m., a Caucasian person over again from nothing. When I think of and a second generation Japanese FBI per- the suffering of these people, I become 6 September Monthly Service Sermon

overwhelmed with emotion. my daily life, I sometimes waver in my ef- Yet, despite having to go through forts. But, when I think of the people who such harsh conditions back in those days, I passed through during the wartime and the believe that it is because the predecessors suffering they experienced, even though I diligently strove to lean on God the Parent may be feeling down and depressed, I be- and focus on Oyasama’s protection, that we come encouraged and change to a bright have the path we have in Hawaii today! The and positive mind. It is the legacy of such following excerpt from page 58 of the Doc- unseen and precious treasures, along with trine teaches, “to understand that all occur- the joy of faith of the predecessors of the rences are from the will of God the Parent, path, which I cherish and appreciate very and to live with joy and brightness without much. allowing our spirits to fall,” gives us strong support to our spirit and provides us with Thank you for your kind attention. much needed encouragement. Personally, in

Message from the Head of the Overseas Dept. Continued from Page 2

vice. The Overseas workshop (for church heads and mission station heads and spous- es) and the Welcome Party for overseas followers will be held the day before the Grand Service on 10/25. We would like to have as many participants as possible so please spread the word to let everyone in the congregation know what will take place. Finally, I would like to report that on 9/26, Mr. Motomichi Uemura was assigned to the Translation Section (Portuguese) of the Overseas Department.

Yoichiro Miyamori Head of Tenrikyo Overseas Department

ISLAND LIFE

All Tenrikyo Nioigake Day

Conducted on Oahu!

The All Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was conducted on Labor Day, September 6, 2010 at Moiliili Stadium Park with about 60 participants. About half of the people went on door to door nioigake in the Moiliili neighborhood in groups of 2-3 persons and the other half selected to do nioigake by cleaning the park. The sazuke was administered three times during the door to door nioigake. .

Left: Rev. Takatoshi Mima of Koshinokuni Hawaii Church greet a Moiliili resident. Accompanying him are his son Blayne and grandson Tyler Robinson.

Right: Rev. Colin and Mrs Kayo (partially blocked) sprinkle the fragrance of the Teachings!

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Group photo at Moiliili Stadium Park

Mrs. Michiyo Kakitani administer the sazuke to a person with illness. 9

ISLAND LIFE

YMA and YWC Cleanup Rainbow Hale

On September 26th, the Young Men's Association and members of the Young Women's Club held a joint Rainbow Hale cleanup hinokishin following Yohai- shiki. About 15 YMA and YWC members gathered to take part in cleaning the

windows and screens, bath- room, organizing the YMA storage closet, and vacuum- ing the carpet. After the hinokishin, everyone enjoyed the BBQ lunch and spent time socializing in the fresh-

ly cleaned Rainbow Hale. Thanks to all for a job well done and we hope to do this on an annual basis to better maintain the Rainbow Hale for all to enjoy! 10 ISLAND LIFE

Autumn Memorial Service Held

In memory of and honoring the predecessors of the Hawaii mission, the Autumn Memorial Ser- Service was conducted at Mission HQ on Monday, September 27th from 10:00 a.m. An- niversaries were observed for the following: 5 years, Rev. Kenji Hongo, Myodo G.C. 1st head minister of Alexander Mission Station; 10 years, Mr. Noboru Kimura, Honjima, Spouse of the 4th head minister of Kakaako Church; 20 years, Rev. Nobu Nakajima, Hon- jima, 2nd head minister of Wailuku Church; 20 years, Mrs. Shizue Hasegawa, North Ameri- ca, Wife of the 1st head minister of North Pa- cific Church; 20 years, Rev. Masayoshi Nakamura, Koriyama, minister.

OCTOBER GRAND SERVICE Sunday, October 17, 2010 9:00 a.m. Sermon (in Japanese) by Bishop Michihito Hamada Bishop of the Mission Headquarters of Hawaii English translation by Ms. Lisa Okamura

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th 40 Annual Bazaar Report

Dear Friends, Continuing to focus on doing nioigake (sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings) to the community in unity, instead of working for the bottom line we were blessed with a steady stream of bazaar patrons despite the morning rain and the live broadcast of the Little League baseball Hawaii team competing for the World Series Championship. For the most part, we kept prices the same as last year. Booth heads continued to make strides in reaching out to friends, family and church members, to help at the bazaar resulting in requests for the new bazaar T-shirts totaling over 400! Financial Report Gross receipts: $48,389.78 Expenses: $27,563.34 Net Proceeds: $20,826.44 Proceeds from the bazaar will support the Mission HQ activities, affiliate organ- izations, facilities maintenance and disaster relief fund. Thank you to you all for you sincere contributions and hinokishin! Sincerely, Owen O. Nakao Bazaar Chair

Judo News Congratulations to our Pan Am Medal winners: Cole Chandler, Gold 44kgs, Noah Pineda Abaya, Silver 48kgs, and Cassidy Chandler, Bronze 53 kgs who competed at the Infantile Pan Am championships held in Panama City, Panama on October 1 - 2, 2010. The USA team won nine medals on Saturday, including four gold medals. Combined with the 16 medals the team earned on Friday, the U.S. team had one of its best overall finishes in the history of this annual event.

Mission HQ Announcements Monthly Nioigake Day The Mission HQ monthly nioigake day is held on the Monday after the monthly service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meet at MHQ.

Monthly Community Hinokishin The monthly community Hinokishin Day is held on the first Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Meet at MHQ.

TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF! Trick or Treat for UNICEF is observing its 60th Anniversary! Join the effort in aiding children affected by war, natural disasters, poverty, violence and disease by participating in this worthy cause. The orange collection boxes are available at your local church or can be picked up at Mission HQ. Even 25 cents can make a big difference in these children’s lives. Thank you for your support! Sponsored by the Hawaii Boy’s & Girl’s Association.

Hawaii Convention 2011!

Information When: Saturday-Monday, May 28, 29 30

Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii Participation Fee: Early Bird Registration: $100 per person if registering before January 31, 2011 $120 per person, if registering between February 1 through

March 31, 2011. Includes: Lunch on Saturday and Lunch and Lu`au dinner on Sunday.

Registration deadline is March 31, 2011 Program Overview Day 1: May 28

09:00-9:45 Part 1: Regional Updates 10:00-12:30 Part 2: Joy of Life Workshop 14:00-17:30 Part 3: The Study of the Service Day 2: May 29 09:00-11:00 Part 4: Guest Lecturers 12:00-16:00 Part 5: Elective Courses

16:30-17:00 Part 6: Motivational Address 17:30-21:00 Lu'au Dinner Day 3: May 30 09:00-10:20 Part 7: Nioigake & Hinokishin 10:40-11:15 Closing Ceremony

Check out official website: http://tenrikyohawaiiconvention2011.com Download your application, watch cool videos, One World One Family theme song.

Tid Bits Associations’ Reports

children with our churches and nur- BOYS & GIRLS ture their sense of gratitude to God ASSOCIATION the Parent,” the BGA has set the following goals: UNICEF 1. Have all chapters conduct slee- Last year over $1,200 were collected povers at their churches to help children around the world in- 2. Promote hinokishin activities in cluding disasters in Samoa, Philip- every district. pines and Indonesia. This year 3. Increase the number of association UNICEF is racing against the clock members participating in the Child- to stop a second emergency in Pakis- ren’s Pilgrimage to Jiba. tan. Malaria, diarrhea, and other wa- Hawaii chapter chair Rev. Owen Na- ter-borne diseases are spreading. For kao requested that these goals be met our Trick or Treat for UNICEF Fund at the church level where possible. drive in October, please support . UNICEF in their work to relieve suffering to the children in these areas. Make “Halloween Count!” means YOUNG MEN’S not only dress up in costumes and get ASSOCIATION candy, but also to use this occasion to help children in impoverished coun- October 17th-Sunday tries and to teach our children about Monthly Meeting helping others. This is our sincerity, Mission HQ Social Hall-1pm our salvation work. Thank you!

BGA ACTIVITY GUIDELINES October 31st-Sunday 2010 Garage Sale Under the slogan, “Let’s connect Mission HQ Social Hall-8am 16

when taking a textbook. WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION October Grand Service luncheon hinokishin is assigned to GODO A group. On October 16th, the workshop of "The Divine Directions and the Women's As- sociation" will be held in Japanese and English at Mission Headquarters. "The YOUNG Divine Directions" is a correspondence WOMEN’S CLUB between God the Parent and humans. Let us reveal the heart of God the Par- T Garage Sale – October 31, 2010; ent. We are looking forward to seeing 9:00am – 1:00pm. We will start col- many people. lecting items from Oct. 17th (Monthly Service) so please drop Oct. 9(Sat) 9:30 a.m. your items off at Dendocho or call to Nuuanu Hale Visitation have them picked up. Please let either Oct. 11(Mon) 9:00 a.m. Louise of Lynn So know if you are Nov. 8(Mon) available to help. All proceeds will Monthly Meeting go towards the Tenrikyo Hawaii Study Anecdotes of Oyasama Convention 2011. Lecture by Bishop Hamada Follow Miss Kokan Seminar – No- vember 13, 2010; 9:30a – 1:30p. Oct. 12(Tue) 9:00 a.m. Nov. 16(Tue)9:00 a.m. Please join us as we learn about the Women's Musical Instruments Practice origins of the Womens’ Association and the importance of why it was Oct. 16(Sat) 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. created. As always, there will be an Workshop of "The Divine Directions inspirational speech, delicious food and the Women's Association" and great friendship. Hope to see you Participation fee is $5 which you pay all there! 17

The Hungry Reporter

It’s almost Halloween and I was looking for an easy reci- pe you could make to bring to work, serve at a party or simply treat yourselves to. Kids of all ages will go for these chocolate-drizzled crisp cereal bars. Enjoy!

Bewitched Crispies Ingredients

1/2 cup LAND O LAKES ® Butter, melted* 2 (10-ounce) packages regular -size marshmallows 3 drops orange food color 10 cups crisp rice cereal 1/2 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Directions Lightly butter 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Set aside. Melt 1/2 cup butter in 6-quart saucepan over low heat (1 to 2 minutes). Add marshmallows and food color; stir until melted (2 to 3minutes). Add cereal; mix lightly until well coated. Pat cereal mixture evenly into prepared pan. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2 to 4 minutes). Drizzle chocolate over bars. Let stand until set (30 minutes). Makes 48 bars.

*Substitute LAND O LAKES ® Soft Baking Butter with Canola Oil. You can also not include the food coloring to make it a regular time treat. 18

October Calendar 2010

4th Mon TCC October Grand Service TCC 5th Tue Monthly Community Hinokishin Day Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 9th Sat WA Nuuanu Hale Visitation Meet @Mission HQ 9:30 a.m 11th Mon WA Monthly Meeting Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 12th Tue Women’s Instruments Practice Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 14th Thu BGA Staff Meeting Rainbow Hale 7:30 p.m. 16th Sat WA Divine Directions Workshop Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 17th Sun Monthly Service Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. Head Ministers Meeting Mission HQ 12:45 p.m. YMA Monthly Meeting Rainbow Hale 1:00 p.m. 18th Mon Monthly Nioigake Day Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 26th Tue Yohaishiki (Service from afar) Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 31th Sun YWC Garage Sale Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. BGA Trick or Treat for UNICEF Waikiki DFS 7:30 pm

November Calendar 2010

5th Tue Monthly Community Hinokishin Day Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 9th Sat WA Nuuanu Hale Visitation Meet @Mission HQ 9:30 a.m 11th Mon WA Monthly Meeting Mission HQ 9:00 a.m. 12th Tue Women’s Instruments Practice Mission HQ 9:00 a.m.

Abbreviation key: BGA = Boy’s & Girl’s Assn. WA = Women’s Association TCC = Tenri Cultural Center RH = Rainbow Hale YMA = Young Men’s Association YWC = Young Women’s Club TSA = Tenrikyo Students Association WSN = Women’s Support Network 19

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YWC Garage Sale! Sunday, October 31, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters of Hawaii

Proceeds will be donated to the Hawaii Convention 2010! Please bring donated items to Mission HQ from Sunday, October 17 through Friday, October 29th or call Louise Inafuku at cell: 551-3158 or email her at: [email protected] to arrange for pick up.