Christ Centered: Transformed Empowered Loving Compassionate
Christ Centered: Transformed Empowered Loving Compassionate
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We are a multi-cultural, family-oriented church located at the foot of the Koolau's in Kaneohe, Hawaii. A vibrant Christ-centered body reflecting God's holiness and love, united in faith and service. We are transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit through prayer, Bible study and worship. We equip His people to extend God's grace to our neighbors and the world.
We started a YouTube channel in January 20, 2020 in response to the changing times. A few months later the pandemic hit the entire world. Pali View responded to the 2020 pandemic by recording worship services and uploading online.
Although the pandemic is no longer the threat it once was, we continue to record and upload the Sunday worship service for those who prefer to worship from the comfort of their home, who are unable to make it in-person, or are located outside of Oahu.
We invite you to join us for worship each week either in person or online and thank you for stopping by.
Aloha and E Komo Mai! At Pali View Baptist Church, our staff is happy to serve you and your family. If you are new to Hawaii or looking for a warm and friendly place to worship and fellowship, we would like to welcome you to our family. We look forward to hearing from you and may God Bless.
To be a vibrant, Christ-centered body reflecting God’s holiness and love, united in faith and service.
A Christ centered, family friendly, community of faith: Being transformed and empowered through worship, Bible study, and prayer. Extending Gods love and compassion to all those around us.
If you still have questions, concerns, or need more information feel free to call the church office at (808) 247-4271 or send an email to paliview@gmail.com.
What We Believe
This doctrinal statement reflects the broad, mainstream, conservative evangelical tradition which is consistent with the teachings of the Bible and which has stood the test of history and experience. We specifically affirm the following doctrinal truths:
About God
There is only one true God who is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2; 1 Corinthians 13:14
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13
About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under his control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
About The Bible
The Bible is God’s word to all men. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
About Man
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
About Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works – only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
About Eternal Security
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
About Baptism
Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ.
Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:41; Ephesians 2: 8-9; Matthew 28:19-20
About Communion
Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ to remember his sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant. The elements of bread and wine or juice are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation. Rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith in the atoning work of the cross.
Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19,20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Pali View Baptist Church, Christ Centered:
Pali View Baptist Church is a vibrant, Christ -centered body reflecting God's holiness and love, united in faith and service. We are transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit through prayer, Bible study and worship. We equip His people to extend God's grace to our neighbors and the world.
1. We value love and compassion for all people because they demonstrate Christ in our lives.
2. We value faith in Christ as the basis of our salvation
3. We value ohana (friendship, relationships, and family) because it reflects God's love for all people.
4. We value service as an expression of our love and faith.
5. We value reverence and worship to give thanks and honor to al almighty God for His love to us.
6. We value authenticity and honesty in relationships as a necessity to live the Christian faith.
7. We value Bible study and prayer as the means to receive Godly wisdom for living out our faith.
Pali View Baptist Church began as a branch Sunday School of Nuuanu Baptist Church in 1951. Kaneohe Mission, as it was called, was pastored by the Reverend William Haltom. Its first home was the Windward Associational Community Hall (the present location of the Castle Professional Center).
On January 13, 1952, the mission was organized into Kaneohe Baptist Church and was affiliated with the Hawaii Southern Baptist Convention. In July 1952, the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention helped the church purchase the property where it is currently located at 45-510 Halekou Road. A dedication service was held on May 3, 1953, at which time the church moved into its new facilities and was renamed Pali View Baptist Church.
Since its inception, children and family ministry have been an integral part of the church’s life and mission. One of the churches earliest actions was to call Miss Georgia Pruden (Murakami) to be its first preschool director in 1952, making it one of the oldest preschools on the windward side of Oahu. This ministry continues to be an important part of the life of the church, ministering to both local and military families.
During the ensuing years, Pali View has started several missions which went on to become independent churches. These include Kailua Baptist Church (1956), Kahaluu Baptist Church (1958), Punaluu Baptist Mission (now North Windward Baptist Church, 1963) and Mountain View Community Church (1993). The church started a small Japanese language department that began in 1962 and ended in 2019 after fifty-six years serving the Japanese speaking community.
There have been seven pastor’s during the churches 60 years of existence; Rev. William Haltom (1952-1954), Rev. Edgar Tharpe (1954-1960), Rev. Ernest Mosley (1961-1963), Rev. Virgil Colson (1964-1972), Rev. Ned Brown (1974-1988), Rev. Steve Murphy (1988-1995), and the Rev. Steve Irvin (1996-Present).
In the summer of 2001, Pali View celebrated a groundbreaking for its new sanctuary. The building was dedicated as a part of the church’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2002. Now as it is in its seventh decade of ministry on the windward side of Oahu, the church continues to maintain those original values with which it began, supporting families, caring for children, building a community of faith for all ages and backgrounds, faithful to God’s word and new life in Jesus Christ.
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