On Wednesdays, beginning May 6 at 12 noon, a new tribute video will be released in which the the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii honors “health care treasures” and essential workers. The videos feature kansho bell ringing, introductions by Bishop Matsumoto and Rev. Bert Sumikawa, a photo collage accompanied by the Choralfest choir singing, “Because You Are There,” and a closing message by a Hongwanji minister. May we come together and say “Thank you” to those who support our life, health, and safety.

The videos are available on the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii YouTube channel.

• May 6, noon: Message portion by Rev. Sol Kalu, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
• May 13, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: Hawaii Dentistry. Intro by Rev. Bert Sumikawa, message portion by Rev. Blayne Higa, Kona Hongwanji Mission.
• May 20, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: Queen’s Medical Center. Intro by Rev. David Fujimoto, message portion by Rev. Blayne Higa, Kona Hongwanji Mission.
• May 27, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: Hawaii Pharmacists, Techs & Staff. Intro by Rev. Tomo Hojo, message portion by Rev. Satoshi Tomioka, Puna Hongwanji.
• June 3, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: HGEA. Intro by Rev. Bert Sumikawa, message portion by Jennifer Kane, both of Windward Buddhist Temple.
• June 10, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: Hawaii Hospice Care Services. Intro by Rev. Shawn Yagi, message portion by Dr. Warren Tamamoto, both of Aiea Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
• June 17, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: Hilo Front Line Workers. Intro by Rev. Daido Baba, message portion by Rev. Joshin Kamuro, both of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin.
• June 24, noon: Health Care Treasure of the Week: Maui Memorial Medical Center. Intro by Rev. Shinkai Murakami, message portion by Tamra Manley, both of of Wailuku Hongwanji.

For more information, see the related news item on the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii website.

Namo Amida Butsu!