Every Seat Matters: What a Six-Person Canoe Teaches Us About the Church

Every Seat Matters: What a Six-Person Canoe Teaches Us About the Church

There is a beautiful picture of partnership in a six-person canoe.

Every single seat matters. If one person stops, the rest feel it—but when everyone puts their paddle in the water together, the canoe glides almost effortlessly and everyone gets to share in the joy.

That is God's beautiful design for His church. Instead of just watching from the sidelines, we are invited to own the mission together as paddlers, helping to reach Northeast Maui with the love of Jesus.

This short video shares that powerful illustration, but there is even more to discover in the full message.

Watch the Full Sermon

If this illustration encouraged you, we invite you to watch the complete message and explore the accompanying sermon notes on our Sermons page.

👉 Watch the full sermon and access the sermon notes on our Sermons page.

This illustration is connected to our August 1, 2026 sermon, VIP: Value in Partnership.

As a bonus, you'll also hear from local Chick-fil-A operator Sean and Danielle, who share for about ten minutes during the sermon.

We'd Love to Meet You

Whether you've been following Jesus for years or you're simply curious about faith, we'd love to welcome you.

Hope Chapel North
Haiku Bible Church
1121 Kokomo Rd, Haiku, HI

Saturdays at 9:00 AM

Come row alongside us as we seek to love God, love people, and reach Northeast Maui with the love of Jesus.