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THE VOICE OF METHODISM

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Hawaii District December 2014-January 2015 VOLUME 31 NUMBER 9

CHARGE CONFERENCE UPDATES 2015 Apportionments are not out yet from California-Pacific. Please feel free to call Joyce Zirkle at Cal-Pac

directly if you have specific questions regarding the apportionment for your church. Please call the District Office should you need assistance in filling out the forms. Please be sure to confirm that your number of years of service are true in calculation when submitting Form

#2. ALL FORMS need to be filled out and forwarded to the District Office. Especially need #18.1 Lay Leadership

in the Local Church.

SAVE THE DATE!

2015 Britt Lectures is scheduled for February 13-16 to be held at the First UMC. We are excited and humbled to have the United Methodist Minister, Reverend Lorenza Andrade-Smith be our guest speaker for the series. The theme will be “Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost.” She has dedicated her ministry to bringing aware-ness and extending compassion to the homeless community.

2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The 2015 California-Pacific Annual Conference Session will begin on Thursday, June 18th and will end on the evening of Saturday, June 20th at the University of Redlands in California. The official Conference flights for the Hawaii delegation are as follow:

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 35 seats Delta #1212 at 9:45 p.m.; arr LAX Wed., 6/17 at 6:10 a.m. (next morning)

Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 35 seats Delta #1559 at 2:25 p.m.; arr HNL at 5:02 p.m.

Once ticketed, tickets are NOT refundable. The group flight reservation is a ROUND-TRIP only on the desig-

nated group flight. One-way reservations with the group will not be taken. Neighbor Islanders: The travel

agency will book you on the connecting flights. There will be no direct flights. More details regarding spe-

cific dates for submitting names of your church’s delegates, bus reservation, etc. are forthcoming.

May he give you the desires of your heart and

make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4

You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and

prosperity will be yours. Psalm 128:2

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Ministry Musings from the District Superintendent

ANNUAL CONFERENCE MISSION STATEMENT:

Inspiring the World as Passionate Followers of Jesus Christ

So All May Experience God’s Life-Giving Love

FOLLOWING THE PRINCE OF PEACE

When Augustus Caesar became emperor of Rome, he was hailed as the “Prince of Peace,” because under his rule, the Roman Army was able to subdue and conquer much of the Western World and because there was no more resistance, “peace” was accom-plished.

About the same time, a child was born in Bethlehem, and he was hailed as “Messiah,” the “Anointed One, the “Prince of Peace,” as prophesied by the prophet Isaiah. The Old Testament vision of Messiah was similar to the Roman one – someone whose military might would defeat the enemies of Israel.

Jesus had a different approach. His was a message of inner, spiritual peace and instead of defeating or banishing one’s enemies to eliminate conflict, Jesus taught that we build relationships first with God and then with others, learning to love their enemies and those that disagreed with them.

This is something that is true for the world, and includes our churches. Many of our churches everywhere are going through disagreements and conflicts – misunderstanding and conflict because of differences in language, culture, ideology, and theology. The Hawaii District United Methodist churches, I must admit, are not free from misunderstand-ing and conflict.

Jesus’s message is still true and perhaps needed more than ever. I invite all of us to remember the true Prince of Peace, to follow his teachings, and perhaps most important, to embrace his heart, and may peace reign this Christmas and always.

Grace and aloha,

P.S. REMINDER OF THE APPORTIONMENT DEADLINE: January 9, 2015 – This is an absolute deadline for 2014 apportionments – Friday afternoon in the Conference Center by 4:00 p.m. Cannot be postmarked by that date. I will be departing for Los Angeles on the even-ing of January 4. If you would like for me to hand carry your apportionments, please make arrangements in advance. Thanks so much. Let’s be at or over 100% again this year!!!!

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Camp Mekokiko, Big Island, Hawaii

Volunteer Caretaker Position Camp Mekokiko is looking for a volunteer caretaker for the camp from among our mutual ministries. It is volun-teer, but comes with an apartment and mileage. It requires some maintenance skills for buildings, equipment and land, hospitality for renters, as well as owning a 4-wheel pickup to navigate the property. A minimum of a one year commitment is our desire. You can see why we say “volunteer.” It is for someone that wants to live in the country and become a missionary! There is someone perfect for this; we just haven’t found her or him yet (a couple is welcome).

CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS

Aiea UMC 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm No Christmas Kapolei UMM 7:00 pm No Christmas

Aldersgate UMC 7:00 pm Candlelight No Christmas

Service Kapolei Korean UMC 7:00 pm Tongan Service

Beautiful UMC No Service 11:00am Keolumana UMC 7:00 pm No Christmas

Service

Bethany Korean UMC 7:00 pm 6:00am Kilohana UMC 7:30 pm No Christmas

Service

Christ UMC 6:30 pm 9:00am Kona UMC 6:30 pm No Christmas

Service

Ewa Beach UMC 7:00 pm No Christmas

Service Lahaina UMC

7:00 pm & 9:30 pm

Candlelight

No Christmas

Service

First UMC 8:00 pm Candlelight 1:00pm Tongan Lihue UMC 8:00 pm Candlelight 10:15am &

2:00pm Tongan

First Tongan UMC 7:00 pm 11:00 am Olive UMC 7:00 pm No Christmas

Service

Harris UMC 7:40 pm No Christmas Pacific Islanders UMC 7:00 pm Candlelight No Christmas

Hilo UMC 7:00 pm (English & Tongan Service Parker UMC 6:00 pm No Christmas

Honolua (Maui) 7:00 am & 9:00 am 11:00am Trinity UMC 7:00 pm Candlelight No Christmas

Service

Kahaluu UMC 6:30 pm No Christmas Wahiawa UMC 7:00 pm Candlelight No Christmas

Kailua UMC 6:30 pm & 11:00 pm No Christmas Wesley UMC 7:00 pm Candlelight No Christmas

Kam-Nam UMC 7:00 pm 10:30am West Kauai UMC 6:30 pm No Christmas

Service

UMC Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

Please feel free to attend any of the Holiday services at our churches. Please see schedule below. These were

provided to the District office at the time of printing. All the churches welcome your attendance. Happy Holidays.

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MESSAGE FROM SIONE LILO VAKAUTA, Hawaii District Lay Leader

HAWAII DISTRICT before the end of this year 2014. Listen JESUS is saying to you right now “Don’t be afraid but only BELIEVE”. Hold onto you, point of contact to release your FAITH. It is not too late. All things are possible of you when you BELIEVE.

Remember, THERE IS A GOD WHO REVEALS SECRETS and this same God wants to “SEND AN ANGEL BEFORE THEE.” Dis-cover now how to release your angel and receive God’s Secrets that will be the answer to your difficult problems. I was led to the book of Daniel and there I found that Daniel always received good solutions for his problems as he depended on God. Daniel dis-covered that God revealed important information to him when he spent time with Him.

I sense in my heart that you long for God to reveal some secrets to you. Some Holy Ghost solutions to a situation in your own life…

HAWAII DISTRICT, I sense in my heart, after holding the ALOHA STATE in prayer, that you are now at a place where you must hear from God. There are hurts that haven’t healed and some things you don’t know what to do about.

I say to you as Gods Servant …. GOD IS A GOD WHO REVEALS HIDDEN SECRETS. I could feel your longing for a supernat-ural touch from God….

GOD SPOKE THESE WORDS… “Send an ANGEL….. Release an ANGEL.” Too often we struggle with things we don’t have to struggle with… we can send an ANGEL. Exodus 23:20 says, “BEHOLD I SEND AN ANGEL BEFORE THEE.”

Over the course of my life as God’s Servant. He has sent angels before me and saved my life …. Delivered me and brought great blessings into my life. I can tell you right now that I did not hear this word from God for every person who has written this I feel God has chosen you and me.

God spoke “SEND AN ANGEL”… an Angel is the presence of God… a guardian over you in times of trouble … a deliverer from hindrances… one who has power to release you from the snares satan has set for you.

Before this year ends… I must “SEND AN ANGEL” to give you God’s love, guidance, protection, prosperity and deliverance. Then, God wants to reveal some secrets to you… secrets about your hurting and your healing. Secret life that you don’t know how to handle. Yes, there are secrets concerning you that will change you and your direction in life.

One more IMPORTANT THING … I couldn’t close this letter without completing what God has sent me to do… “SEND AN ANGEL.” TO HAWAII DISTRICT AND LET US ALL SAY THIS PRAYER FOR 2015.

DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER, I COME BEFORE THEE SEEKING THY LOVING GUIDANCE TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS ALL WEEK. I ASK YOU TO POINT MY WAY TOWARD ALL GOOD, AND LET ME SHARE GOOD WITH OTHERS. LET ME WALK WITH THEE IN COURAGE, FAITH, AND CONFIDENCE TO REACH MY GOALS FOR BETTER LIVING. I KNOW ALL POWER IS IN THY HANDS, AND I AM BLESSED TO RECEIVE THY DIVINE GUIDANCE… AND I THANK THEE FOREVERMORE… AMEN

PRAISE THE ALMIGHTY GOD FOR HIS LOVE AND MERCY

WE LOVE YOU HAWAII DISTRICT

SIONE LILO VAKAUTA

SERVANT OF GOD

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December 2014

Mon., Dec. 22: Deadline for Jan.-Feb. Ka Leo

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Wed., Dec. 24: Christmas Eve; Dist. Ofc. Closed at

Noon

Thu., Dec. 25: Christmas; District Office Closed

Fri., Dec. 26: District Office Closed

January 2015

Thu., Jan. 01: New Year’s Day; District Office Closed

Sun., Jan. 11: Charge Conference – Lihue United

Church

Mon., Jan. 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; District

Office Closed

Mon., Jan. 19: Deadline for Feb.-Mar. Ka Leo Mekokiko

Thu., Jan. 22: 7 pm: Joint Ch. Conf.-West Honolulu Hui,

Harris UMC

Sat., Jan. 24: 10:00 am: Joint Ch. Conf.- Windward

Hui, Kailua UMC

Mon., Jan. 26: 7 pm: Joint Ch. Conf. – Leeward Hui,

Ewa Beach UMC

Tue., Jan. 27: 7 pm: Joint Ch. Conf. – Central Oahu,

Trinity UMC

Hui, Trinity UMC

Thu., Jan. 29; 7 pm: Joint Ch. Conf. – East Honolulu

Hui, Christ UMC

February 2015

Sun., Feb. 01: Charge Conference – Naalehu UMC

Fri.-Mon., Feb. 12-16: Britt Lectures; First UMC

Mon., Feb. 16: Presidents’ Day; District Office Closed

Sat., Feb. 21: District UMW Mid-Winter Event

Mon., Feb. 23: Deadline for Mar.-Apr. Ka Leo Mekokiko

Sat., Feb. 28: HUMU Board Meeting

March 2015

Mon., Mar. 23: Deadline for Apr.-May Ka Leo Mekokiko

Thu., Mar. 26: Prince Kuhio Day; District Office Closed

April 2015

Sun., Apr. 12: Palm Sunday

Fri., Apr. 03: Good Friday; District Office Closed

Sun., Apr. 19: EASTER Sunday

Mon., Apr. 20: Deadline for May-Jun., Ka Leo Mekokiko

May 2015

Sat., May 02: District Conference Meeting, Parker

UMC

Mon., May 18: Deadline for Jun., Jul. Ka Leo Mekokiko

Thur., May 21-24: Walk to Emmaus for Men

Mon., May 25: Memorial Day; District Office Closed

Mon., May. 22: Deadline for Jul.-Aug. Ka Leo Mekokiko

2014 - 2015

District Calendar of Events

June 2015

Thur., Jun 11: King Kamehameha Day; District Office

Closed

Thur., Jun. 18-20: Cal-Pac Annual Conference,

Redlands, California

July 2015

Fri., Jul. 03: Independence Day; District Office

Closed

Mon., Jul. 20: Deadline for Aug.-Sep. Ka Leo Mekokiko

August 2015

Thur., Aug. 6-9: Walk to Emmaus for Women

Fri., Aug. 21: Statehood Day, District Office Closed

Mon., Aug. 24: Deadline for Sep.-Oct. Ka Leo Mekokiko

September 2015

Mon., Sep. 07: Labor Day, District Office Closed

Mon., Sep. 21: Deadline for Sep.-Oct. Ka Leo Mekokiko

October 2015

Mon., Oct. 19: Deadline for Nov.-Dec. Ka Leo Mekokiko

November 2015

Wed., Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day, District Office Closed

Mon., Nov. 23: Deadline for Dec.-Jan. Ka Leo

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Thurs., Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Holiday, District Office

Closed

December 2015

Thurs., Dec. 24: Christmas Eve, District Office Closed

at Noon

Fri., Dec. 25: Christmas Day, District Office Closed

Mon., Dec. 28: Deadline for Dec.-Jan. Ka Leo Mekokiko

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HAWAII UNITED METHODIST UNION 20 South Vineyard Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 536-1864 Email: hawaiidistrict@calpacumc.org

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Charge Conference Deadlines ………....……...P.1

Britt Lectures..…………………….……………….P.1

2015 Annual Conference ……….……………….P.1

Help Wanted at Camp Mekokiko...……….……P.3

Christmas Eve & Christmas Services ………..P.3

District Calendar of Events……………………..P.5

Hold the following churches, ministries and their pastors in your prayers:

12/28 - Kailua UMC Pastors Tim Ellington & Sam Cox

01/04 - Kahuku UMC Pastor Manako Kemoeatu

01/11 - Kahaluu UMC Pastor Joseph Yun

01/18 - Immanuel UMC (To be Supplied)

01/25 - Honolua UMC Pastor Tevita Maile

02/01 - Honokaa UMC Pastor Olivia Latu

02/08 - Hilo UMC Pastor Malyong Yi

02/15 - Harris UMC Pastors N.Miyake Stoner, R. Mangayayam

02/22 - Guam UMC Pastor Johann Osias