Since today is Sunday, I thought it would be a good idea to pick “hale pule” (ha lay poo lay) for today’s word. Hale pule means church, and it is an important word for many. The first church built in Hawai'i, still sits on the Kona (ko nah, meaning south) side of the Big Island. Moku'aikaua (mow coo eye cow wah…..district acquired by law) Church was built in 1823 by the first missionaries who arrived there. It was a wooden structure that had a thatched roof at first. Due to several fires, a stone structure was erected in about 1835 and it is still there today. I wasn’t able to get a picture of this church, but I do have the link, which explains the founders and history.
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMVFE_HAWAIIS_FIRST_CHURCH_Kailua_Kona_Hawaii.
Pictured above is a sister church of mine in beautiful Waimea (why may ah)…..Have a great day!
A hui hou,
Haunani
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