Fr. Phil's Homeless Transition Housing Project

On December 20, 2015, the Knights and Dames went to Fr. Phil's homeless transition housing project and delivered Christmas food clothing and goods.  The project called "Ohana Ola" which is an extension of Kahumana Farm and Community has 118 transitional housing units which provide temporary housing for over 600 people of which over 400 are children.  They also provide assistance in finding permanent housing, jobs and other social services.

Fundraiser for 'Community of Christ" church with Knight, Rev. Aaron

Thank you Brother Pastor Aaron Mahi, Members of the Priory of Hawaii, your OOSJ Ohana enjoyed your hospitality, warmth, and patients to allow us to assist in such a fun day. Wow.! We had such a good time. The food was out of this world.

Community of Christ Church

Address: 1666 Mott Smith Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822

Phone:(808) 536-6330

KOOSJ Ministered to Around 500 Kids and Orphans in Bangladesh

Khulna.  123 kids came in this orphanage school. They enjoyed the activities and were grateful of the school supplies and foods provided.  Thank you very much KOOSJ!

Khulna. 50 kids came in another orphanage school. Most of these kids come from some tribes, which are not pure Bangladesh. Some of these kids were prostituted in their own places. Praise the Lord for they are now safe in this orphanage. 

Gopalgonj.  140 kids came in this orphanage school. We had a short program for them where around 20 kids sang and delivered poems. It was a blessing to see the simplicity and purity of the hearts of these kids.  They were very excited and filled with joy when they received their gifts. Thank you KOOSJ!

KOOSJ in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Africa

Dame of Honor Dr. Kathryn Takara completed a mission to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Africa in April 2016 in the name of the Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John Russian Grand Priory, Priory of Hawaii. She visited a school that served 300 children, ages 4 to 8, mostly orphans and children of single moms. The school has dirt floors, cloth partitions and in need of basic supplies and. Our contribution will be used for school supplies, kitchen supplies, blackboard, and the repair of benches.

Summer Feeding and Gift Giving to Filipino Kids in Summer 2016

Ministry to the Silo Orphanage, Surakarta, Indonesia

Around 30 kids were there and a team of youth from Bukit Sion Immanuel Church helped us organize and get connected to the Orphanage Silo, in Tuwangmanggu Surakarta, Indonesia. We gave rice, oil, noodles, vegetables, fruits, and other foods that would be good for two months. We also gave some gifts and school supplies to the orphans. The orphanage is a Christian orphanage, managed by a couple. The wife happened to be the daughter of the founder. They have an inspiring story about the orphanage. They are housing muslim kids who are abandoned by families and these kids get schooling from the orphanage, once they finish, they go out and live life with a purpose, as Christians. Most of these kids still go back, visit, and recognize what the orphanage has done in their lives. Let us continuously pray for the couple's ministry. We have seen that it is not easy for them. By God's grace, they will be able to get through the challenges.

Helping an Indonesian Church Stand in the Ricefield

As we know, Indonesia is a muslim country. In some areas, Christians are still being persecuted. There are many stories gathered from the churches and missionaries in this part of the world. KOOSJ contributed to this church for the facilities and additional funds for the buying of that lot in the picture. Let's keep on praying for this church, which is built in the middle of ricefield and it has an interesting story. When the pastor pioneered it, people thought he was crazy. But now, after over seven years, the area where it was planted is now getting more civilized, as buildings are also being built around it. We are hoping for a revival in this place in Jesus name.

the piece of land at the back of the church that they are praying for.

Indonesian Pastor and Family (with Ps. Baltz from the Phil at the right)
saying thank you for the KOOSJ contribution for this lot

Jeremiah speaking about the contribution of KOOSJ to the church.

With the church's youth and the Head Pastor

at the entrance of the church

front view of the church