Perhaps this was God’s way of forcing us to focus on what matters most. The pandemic forced us to hit “pause,” and there has been much time for everyone to reassess the important things in life. Some even used their time to learn new skills and discover things they never knew about themselves before COVID-19. They made it through the remainder of the year with online learning.
As challenging as it was to be apart from each other, I am very proud of our students and teachers, and how they stood up to adversity. I do want to extend my sincere congratulations to all 110 students of the resilient Class of 2020. To do this, we delayed the ceremony for one month. Even though our campuses were closed in the spring, it was our desire, along with our students and their families, for the Class of 2020 to come together one last time for their commencement ceremony. It is our greatest desire to continue this legacy, and to raise up the next generation of leaders for His kingdom in our islands and around the world. As an alumnus who was introduced to a life changing relationship with Jesus at HBA, I can testify that there is no greater gift than receiving an education that is built on the transformative love of Jesus Christ. Yet, in all circumstances, HBA still believes Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life and we will continue to bring faith and learning together so that we may join God in the formation of people and the transformation of the world. This has been an unprecedented school year in our 71 years of educating students.
#RON SHIIRA MAC#
Then four months later, after experiencing a most uplifting MAC (Mainland Advisory Council) Week, no one could have predicted the many challenges that were coming our way. Co-curricular activities build self-confidence and leadership skills.Last November, as we looked forward to the 2019-2020 school year, we remained committed to our school’s mission which is to provide a college preparatory education rooted in faith. A Christ-centered program assures students they are loved by God and encourages them to grow spiritually and to serve others. A strong academic curriculum prepares students for college and life. Qualified, caring teachers, provide a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn, grow and explore. Since 1949, Hawaii Baptist Academy has been preparing students in grades K-12 for success. Donations are being accepted online at hba.net. The cost of providing 10 meals is $30 per day. HBA anticipates serving over 8,000 lunch meals while its campuses are closed due to the shelter-in-place order. We also appreciate the support we’ve received from our churches and families,” said Ron Shiira, president of Hawaii Baptist Academy. It’s wonderful that we’re able to use resources already available to us, especially our talented and hardworking chefs.
“I’m very grateful that we are able to help those in need during this unprecedented crisis. Participating HPBC churches that serve and contribute to the Next Step and Keahou Shelters are OlaNui!, Olivet Baptist Church and Waialae Baptist Church. Funding and resources to provide the meals also comes from the school and generous members of its community.
Nearly 200 lunch meals are prepared and delivered daily by HBA’s chefs. “We are sincerely thankful to Hawaii Baptist Academy and the HPBC churches for their support.” Not only will we be following the state order, but we will also be doing our part to make sure that the coronavirus stops spreading in our communities,” said Kapua Tani, community support coordinator for Next Step and Keahou Shelters. “By providing more meals at our shelters, we will encourage our homeless guests to stay and shelter-in-place. But with the state mandate to shelter-in-place, the shelters recognized an urgent need to provide an additional meal to ensure that their homeless guests do not leave the property in search of food. Prior to COVID-19, various churches and organizations, including HPBC churches, provided one meal a day to shelter occupants at the Next Step and Keahou Shelters. HONOLULU – Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) and several Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) churches on the island of Oahu, are helping to meet a growing need for more meals at two homeless shelters in Honolulu. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Baptist Academy. The school is partnering with several churches from the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention to provide additional daily meals at the shelter, and also Keahou Shelter, so occupants follow the state mandate to shelter-in-place. Hawaii Baptist Academy chefs, left to right, BJ Delima, Placer Dayang and Jensen Manuel, deliver meals to Next Step Shelter in Honolulu.
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