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Sunday, March 26, 2006

Aloha Means Goodbye, Too

Aloha, Hawaii. It's been great being here and it was a huge privilege to be a part of the HIM Conference.

Our last view of Oahu from our hotel. Rough, I know.

A group of students from Northwestern University (Noelle's mom and dad are running this thing!) who are here on spring break. Thanks for letting me hang out with you today. May God use you to spark the awakening on Northwestern's campus for His renown.

And my new Oahu friends, sporting their Lost/Found t-shirts for their youth conference. Thanks for bringing me one, I will wear it with joy.

Though the HIM Conference was filled with all ages, I met so many island college students and heard lots of stories about how hungry they are for God to move in power. Let's all pray for the main campus here on Oahu (UofH) and the many smaller schools and island branches on the other islands.

Aloha friends!
Louie and Shelley

posted by 268gen at 2:21 AM

21 Comments:

  • Glad to hear you're headed home... do you get any sleep... you do realize that Thirsty starts in 3 days... man... that's crazy... thanks for all you do... will be praying for all of the schools in the islands of Hawaii

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/26/2006 6:56 AM  

  • It would be rough leaving Hawaii, such beautiful weather and scenes. I'm glad you had so much fun and met many wonderful people. I will be praying for the schools in Hawaii!
    Have a great day and get some sleep!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/26/2006 7:56 AM  

  • I said it before I'll say it again. How can anyone look at something so beautiful (the picture, especially being there)and not see God in it or even wonder for a second who created it. Man o man Lord you are truely beautiful and I stand in awe of you.

    What a way to wake up this morning already reminded how good God is and how in love with Him I am.
    Thanks for the inspiration Louie, 1 picture can say so much!!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/26/2006 10:56 AM  

  • You can definily see God in the pictures. He was there! That would be awesome to be able to wake up and see the beauty of the Lord.
    If we think about it, you can see Gods presence in any situation in any place. The greatness of seeing him on a bright sunny morning with the sun shining through the trees. Or when there is snow on the ground and the sun shines on it. We don't always have to be somewhere like Hawaii to see the great pictures of how great our God is. It could be as simple as someplace as our backyard.
    The greatness of our Lord and Saviour. Let us live every day for him.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/26/2006 1:10 PM  

  • Hey Mr.Giglio
    Glad to hear you had a great time in Hawaii!!Kept you in prayer!And I will also be praying for the schools in Hawaii!
    God Bless you
    Much Love
    Miranda

    By Blogger FanofGOD, at 3/26/2006 4:18 PM  

  • Hey! I'm not sure if this is the place to post a question like this, but does anyone know of a God-loving college ministry south of Atlanta? I'd really like to get connected somewhere.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/26/2006 9:14 PM  

  • Louie and Shelly,

    nice pics, so thankful that you got to be surrounded with His beauty!!!
    Tell the boys to give a praise report over yonder....
    is it off to Cal.?

    In the solitude and quietness, He speaks...

    By Blogger Liz, at 3/26/2006 10:43 PM  

  • in response to the post above about the college ministry, have you heard of 7:22? it takes place every tuesday night at 7:30 at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta...i'm not sure how far south of atlanta you are, but it is an amazing ministry if you are close enough...it's technically a single's ministry, but i think the majority of the people there are in college...i am...it's very connected to the Passion movement, and is really quite amazing...i highly recommend it...christy nockels is going to be there leading worship this week...anyways, i hope that helps!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/26/2006 11:18 PM  

  • Hey that's Stephanie Lo (middle left, first row) in that top picture. Small world. It looks like you had a terrible view from that last picture. So great to see folks of all ages seeking the HIS face. Oh I love it.

    By Blogger will polley, at 3/26/2006 11:44 PM  

  • what a beautiful view! wish i was somewhere warm and tropical instead of here at school!

    By Blogger Whitney, at 3/27/2006 12:03 PM  

  • Louie-
    So how do you go about your selection of your worship leaders for Passion? Is it through sixstep, or by other means?
    my email

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/27/2006 3:50 PM  

  • very cool, God is doing something in Hawaii, I just know it

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/27/2006 5:24 PM  

  • Dude, I just got to hear a full-length early preview of "Jesus Paid it All" from the Passion 06 album!! Asbury's radio station played it during their new music segment tonight!!!
    It's flippin awesome!
    6 MORE DAYS!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/28/2006 11:38 PM  

  • Today, I feel burdened to make a difference for Christ. I can't see the ripples my life has caused for Him, and I'm not sure there are any. Oh, maybe a few, small ripples. But, I don't see them converging and making any world-changing waves. Instead, I see them teetering out slowly or quickly over time to leave a flat, glasslike appearance of the life I lived. What you will see when you look into a life like that is... a perfect reflection of yourself. What kind of a life will I live, to leave this earth with the same reflection as when I entered? Is it not my job to be a global changer for Christ? Is my call to sit by and watch myself splash lazily in the water of faith hoping for God to make a tidal wave of my half hearted attempt to glorify Him? I need to wake up. Each day that passed, I have choices. I can't see the outcome or results of those choices, and I'm scared. I fear that the next choices I follow will be in the pattern of my already defined life- and cause me to continue to splash lightly. My waves aren't strong- while others are. There is hope. Others can splash loudly, and with the power of Christ in me, so can I. But, daily, I make decisions without consulting Him. When will I wake up. When will my life make a difference. God, I'm tired of being a bench warmer, I'm tired of watching the game and thinking I'm playing because I'm wearing the uniform of a Christian. Sure, I may play catch with the team, but when I stand and bat, who am I swinging for? Your glory God, is the only thing that is worth living for, for all else is vain. So, why God, can I not committ myself to forget this world and be true to what I'm supposed to. Am I in the desert like Moses and waiting to grow, learn and mature before batting??? or have I fallen into a pattern of loss that I lie to myself for fear of stepping out of the boat onto rushing waves.....and why am I NOT the one making waves. I'm afraid to step onto waves for fear, but the waves are the things I should be making, not running from. For, without the waves, any disciple could step out and follow. But, the waves of fear keep away even the most disciplined followers and cause them to look away from you. Help me focus my minds eye, and my spirit on you o Lord. I'm afraid I'll lose this battle. I know you've already won, but I don't want to just stand on your battle lines and look at the enemy and cringe and let my general and savior do all the saving...I want to hold the line and progress the truth as you've asked me. How do I do that? I'm searching, and I feel sad, and lost, and hurt for those that don't know- and I'm causing nothing to change that. Let me be a world-changer, a heart- changer, and find a way for my life to not be wasted on futuile exploits. Thank you for your grace, mercy, power, love, and ultimate show of grace in Jesus. I'm ready to take the stand and the next level. Am I ready?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/29/2006 11:47 AM  

  • Hey all. I'm a student from Northwestern University; I didn't go to the conference, but I've heard good things! PLEASE DO PRAY that God would be moving in powerful ways on our campus, and that we would be obedient to put our hand to work with His. Thanks Louie, please keep praying for us!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/29/2006 2:30 PM  

  • EVERYONE CAN HEAR 30 SEC. previews at 268STORE.COM of the new CD!!!!!!!


    CHECK IT OUT!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/29/2006 8:11 PM  

  • I agree with Cameron that Passion 08 should be in Hawaii! :)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/29/2006 10:09 PM  

  • "I've never closed my eyes on stage in the middle of a talk and when I opened them my bible, and table, and all my notes are just gone!"

    Priceless moment, Louie... thanks for a good laugh!

    And, seriously... beautiful message of hope you brought this afternoon... and Francis, too... really encouraging, and right in line with where I'm at.

    Thanks!
    =rg=

    By Blogger Rob Greene, at 3/30/2006 12:07 AM  

  • louie and team,

    excellent job on the "everything glorious" cd - i'm a sixsteps rep and i got it in the mail today... i've already been promoting like crazy!!!

    christian concerts are fun, but worship events are more fun... and i think the cd did an awesome job of trying to capture the amazing moments of passion.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/30/2006 12:32 AM  

  • God is awesome!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3/30/2006 11:54 AM  

  • Hey man, i just wanted to say thanks for the prayer over all the UofH branches. I'm a SM at UH Hilo and i walk among thirsty students that blow my mind every day. I pray that they will just come and drink.

    That means a lot, thank you.

    By Blogger Justin Vance, at 4/06/2006 5:00 AM  

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