Ka Leo Mekokiko Oct - Nov 2015

THE VOICE OF UNITED METHODISM

Ka Leo Mekokiko

Hawaii District October - November 2015 VOLUME 34 NUMBER 10

SPRC & CHARGE CONFERENCE SEASON

The DS requires these forms be completed by your SPRC committee BEFORE her meeting with your church; that is the purpose of this meeting. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

For SPRC Only: 1) Forms 1-3: Salary & Benefits Package 2) Form 7: SPRC A ppointment Recommendation 3) Form 8: Clergy Appointment Request

SPRC MEETINGS SCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

DATE & TIME CHURCH DATE & TIME CHURCH

9/22/15, 7:00 PM Wahiawa UMC 10/22/15, 7:00 PM Waianae UMC

9/27/15, 1:30 PM Ewa Beach UMC 10/24/15, 4:00 PM First Tongan UMC

9/27/15, 2:30 PM Kapolei Korean UMC 10/25/15, 11:30 AM Parker UMC

9/29/15, 7:00 PM Kahuluu UMC 10/27/15, 7:00 PM Calvary UM Mission

9/30/15, 5:00 PM Kam-Nam UMC 10/28/15, 5:30 PM Beautiful UMM

10/29/15, 7:00 PM Kilohana UMC

DATE TIME PLACE DATE TIME PLACE

Mon., 11/2/15 7:00 PM Trinity UMC Sun., 11/15/15 12:30 PM Harris UMC

Tues., 11/3/15 7:00 PM Pacific Islanders Sun., 11/15/15 6:00 PM Christ UMC

Weds., 11/4/15 10:00 AM Keolumana Mon., 11/16/15 7:00 PM Wesley UMC

Thur., 11/5/15 7:00 PM First UMC Tues., 11/17/15 7:00 PM Aiea UMC

Mon., 11/9/15 7:00 PM Kailua UMC Thur., 11/19/15 7:00 PM Aiea Korean

Tues., 11/10/15 7:00 PM` Olive UMC Mon., 11/23/15 7:00 PM Kahuku UMC

Thurs., 11/12/15 7:00 PM Aldersgate UMC Tues., 11/24/15 7:00 PM Bethany Korean UMC

SPRC & CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FOR OAHU

Besides the three (3) forms, we require you to fill out the additional forms. See specific forms above. Please visit the Ha-waii District Website for the for Charge Conference forms. We can mail them to you if you are not able to download the forms. Please call District Office.

For SPRC and Charge Conference: Forms: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11, 13, 16, 17, Appendix J

Forms: 5 & 12 (As it applies to your Church)

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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

When I was working as an executive director for the Korean Youth Center from 1987-1992, I counseled many youth who were going through an identify crisis. They lived in bi-cultural settings where two different world views and value systems clashed. They struggled with the expectations of their parents and their freedom in their quest for life. It was difficult for them not only to cope with growing pains, but also the conflict of “being yourself” and “being the obedient child.”

It is not only the youth who are experiencing an identify crisis, but also the followers of Christ who live in the 21st centu-ry. It is very difficult to keep our loyalty to Jesus only and go all the way for Jesus. Without knowing who we are, or where we belong, it is very easy to get distracted and estranged from the path to follow Jesus. However, here is the good news. We are not alone. We belong to a community of faith as United Methodist.

Last week, I attended the Clergy Convocation in Palm Springs where over 120 pastors came to renew their commitment to the covenant relationship as we worship, fellowship and learning together. It was a good opportunity for me to be with my clergy colleagues to reconfirm who I am and whose I am in the circle of trust. One of the highlights of the Convocation was pack food packages which able to feed 50,000 people. I felt renewed as working with my colleagues for our common goal to serving the people of God who needs our little generosity.

As many of you know, the conference has a mission statement, “Inspiring the world as passionate followers of Jesus Christ so all may experience God’s life giving love.” Yes, we are sharing the love of Jesus Christ through our friendship and service. Because of the love of the Holy Spirit in our church, our hearts and our minds are open. We gather together for fel-lowship and to worship with the breaking of bread and the service to our community and beyond the community. Indeed, we are a community of faith. Let us continuously celebrate our spiritual journey together as a family.

Love and Peace, Rev. Se Hee Han District Superintendent

SPRC & CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

DATE TIME PLACE DATE TIME PLACE

KAUAI Sat., 11/28/15 TBD Immanuel, Saipan

Sun., 11/01/15 After Worship Svc West Kauai UMC Sun., 11/29/15 TBD Guam & Guam Korean

Sun., 01/24/16 After Worship Svc Lihue UC HAWAII (BIG ISLAND)

MAUI Sat., 11/21/15 11:00 AM Hilo UMC

Sat., 11/07/15 11:00 AM Jt: Lahaina & Honolua UMC Sat., 11/21/15 4:00 PM Honokaa UMC

Sun., 11/08/15 After Worship Svc Jt: Ala Lani & Kihei Tongan UMC

Sat., 01/16/16 11:00 AM Kona UMC

Sun., 01/17/16 After Worship

Svc Naalehu UMC SAIPAN & GUAM

CHARGE CONFERENCES FOR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS, SAIPAN & GUAM

SPRC will meet an hour prior to the Charge Conference.

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Aloha and E Komo Mai! Thank you Helena Ogle, our Associate District Lay Leader for leading us into a new place, the Women’s Walk to Emmaus #44. A place where new life and new beginnings were discovered by ten pilgrims. Now energized,

celebrating life in their “Fourth Day” in the Hawaii Emmaus Community. “Thanks be to God!”

“Alleluia!”

“AS WE JOURNEY” we reach into our backpacks and grab hold of the Bible. As we thumb the pages, the gospel of St. Luke the 24 Chapter is a narrative entitled “The Walk to Emmaus.” In the narrative we see two disciples, one of them named Cleopas. Both of them walking with Jesus from Jerusalem to Emmaus a distant of seven miles. As they were walking and talking with each other, the disciples did not recognize Jesus, this took place on the day the tomb was discovered to be empty. When they reached Emmaus, the disciples invited Jesus to take time-out, and offered something to eat. And it was then, when Je-sus gave the blessing, broke the bread and offered it to the disciples their eyes were opened and they recognized him. In recognizing Jesus in their midst brought about great excitement, the disciples returned to Jerusalem proclaiming the good news. How true it is; it’s moments like these that bring about clarity and our eyes are opened and we recognize the divine. September 1994, my eyes were opened as I embarked on a journey the Men’s Walk to Emmaus #1. A 72-hour weekend in complete isolation from the secular world.

The first day we journeyed in the palm of God’s hands. We come into a deeper understanding of God’s “agape” love extended to all of God’s children.

The second day we journeyed in the “grace” of Christ’s love and compassion. The “Grace” of our Lord Jesus Christ continued to sustain us in growth and relationship.

The third day we journeyed in communion with the Holy Spirit. The Advocate, the Helper, the Teacher stands before us with wis-dom, knowledge, and understanding.

The Walk to Emmaus journey continued into the “Fourth Day.” This year marked twenty-one years of “Fourth Day” as we just cel-ebrated the Women’s Walk to Emmaus #44. “AS WE JOURNEY” may our “Fourth Day” be a place that allows us to share our stories. May our stories, whatever it may be, personal or impersonal lead us into a new place, a place where new life and new beginnings are waiting to be discovered. Our stories are actually God’s stories all woven into one great narrative to reveal God’s glory. Let us pray: Bread of life the cup of promise, in this meal we all are one, in our dying and in our rising may your kingdom come. Amen. “The third verse from No Ke Ano’ Ahi Ahi, music, traditional Hawaiian melody adopted by David Haas.) One in Christ, Francis Fukumoto Hawaii District Lay Leader

“AS WE JOURNEY”

“May our journey lead us into a new place, a place where new life and new beginnings

are waiting to be discovered.”

OAHU CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Based on Demographics)

EAST OAHU LEEWARD OAHU CENTRAL OAHU WINDWARD OAHU

Sun., 1/10/16

Time & Place TBD

Thurs., 1/14/16 @ Ewa

Beach UMC, Time TBD

Sat., 1/23/16 @ Kam Nam

UMC, Time TBD

Sun., 1/24/16

Time & Place TBD

First Tongan Ewa Beach UMC Kam Nam UMC Kahaluu UMC

Kilohana UMC Kapolei Korean UMC Calvary UMM Parker UMC

Waianae UMC Beautiful UMM

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PLEASE HELP!!!

Aiea UMC is seeking to hire a part-time (15-17 hours per week) Director of Pro-gramming primarily for the Christian Education and Outreach ministries of the church. Must work on Sundays and at least one Saturday per month. Essential Qualifications: familiarity with, and passion and enthusiasm for communicating and creating Christian programming in a United Methodist Church context; strong interpersonal and communication skills and computer skills. For more infor-mation, contact Pastor Tom choi at revtchoi@gmail.com

Aldersgate UMC is looking for a part-time Office Assistant. They would work from Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Computer skills is a must. Please contact Ginger Sagum at (808) 342-8289 or email her at sagumg@gmail.com

Soldiers Chapel at Schofield was originally named Queen Liliuokalani Chapel, gifted by the Queen to the soldiers at Schofield in 1913. Led by Fr. Kaleo Patterson the delegation was hosted by the Army Chaplains in services commemorating the legacy of the Queen on her birthday this past Wednesday on September 2, 2015. The delegation also visited Hale Kula and Solomon Ele-mentary Schools to make presentations of the Queen’s Portrait. A Portrait of the Queen was also given to the Chaplains at Soldiers Chapel. President Leimala-ma Leeloy presented the portraits and spoke at all sites. Dr. Haaheo Guanson of Iolani Guild coordinated, and Rev. Steve Costa of St. Timothy provided trans-portation. Mahalo to the Episcopal Church of West Oahu and St. Nicks for the use of the van.

The delegation included The Right Reverend Dean Brownridge of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Warden Kurt Eschbach and Sylvia Eschbach of St. Stephen, Rev. John Connell and Carol Connell of St. Stephen, Molly Mayer of St. Stephen, Bob Todd, Organist, of St. Stephen, and Joann Fukumoto accompanied Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han, District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church. Chaplain Major John Neff presided over services and represented the Chaplains of Schofield.

On the grounds of Iolani Palace on September 6, an Interfaith service was held to celebrate Queen Lili'uokalani's birth-day. Our District Superinten-dent, the Rev. Dr. Se He Han was honored to grace the Queen's portrait with a maile lei. Dr. Han also offered a reflection honor-ing Queen Lili'okalani's passion for justice. Picture from left to right Kahu Umialiloa Sexton, Rev. Dr. Se He Han, Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Kahu Moanie Sitch. Back row: Rev. David Turner.

Birthday Celebration of Queen Liliuokalani At the Iolani Palace on Sunday, September 6, 2015

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BITS and PIECES…

Please PRAY for…

Rev. Manako Kemoeatu’s family of Kahuku UMC, whose young-est son passed away recently very unexpectedly.

Dick Englar for healing.

CONGRATULATIONS…

Aiea Korean UMC will have their Consecrated Service on December 20th.

Pastor Nak In Kim of Christ UMC has become a maternal grandpa for the second time.

10/04/15 Kapolei Korean UMM Pastor Chi Young Jeong

10/11/15 Kapolei UMM (To Be Supplied)

10/18/15 Kam-Nam UMC Pastor Jay Ahn

10/25/15 Kailua UMC Pastors Tim Ellington & Sam Cox

11/01/15 Kahuku UMC Pastor Manako Kemoeatu

11/15/15 Kahaluu UMC Pastor Won-Seok Yuh

11/22/15 Immanuel UMC Pastor Debbie Wise

11/29/15 Honolua UMC Pastor Tevita Maile

12/06/15 Honokaa UMC Pastor Olivia Latu

12/13/15 Hilo UMC Pastor Malyong Yi

12/20/15 Harris UMC Pastors N. Miyake-Stoner & R. Managa-yayam, Eiko Soranaka

12/27/15 Guam UMC Pastor Johann Osias

1/03/16 First Tongan UMC Pastor Vaituuloa Fonua

1/10/16 First UMC Pastors Amy Wake & Linita Moa

1/17/16 Ewa Beach UMC Pastors Chi Young Jeong & Vaokotone Teau-pa

1/24/16 Christ UMC Pastors Nak In Kim, James Choi, Min-Kyu Park, Sam Nam, & Hee Cho Om

1/31/16 Calvary UMM Pastor Kyu Woo Nam

HARRIS UMC

ANNUAL BAZAAR Saturday, November 7, 2015

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 20 South Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu

For more information: 808-536-9602

Pies, sushi, shave ice, baked boods, arts and crafts, spam

musubi and more!

Toys, plants, white elephant, country store, books and

more!!!

Food Tent, silent auction, fresh produce, fried noodles!

Proceeds to benefit mission projects around the world and in

Hawaii.

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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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SPRC Schedule for Sept. & Oct.………..……...P. 1

SPRC & CC Schedule for Oahu…….…..…… P. 1

CC for Neighbor Islands, Saipan & Guam..….P. 2

Oahu CC Schedule ………………………………P. 3

Queen Liliuokalani Celebration………………. P. 4

DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2015

OCTOBER 2015

Thurs., Nov. 12 HCOM Meeting District Office

Mon., Oct. 12: Discover’s Day, Holiday District Office is Closed Sat., Nov. 14 HUMU Board Mtg. Harris, Kumoru

Lounge

Mon., Oct- 12-15:

Strength for the Journey Camp Mokuleia Nov. 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Observed District Office is

Closed

Fri., Oct. 16 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko Mon., Nov. 16 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko

Sat., Oct. 17: Leadership Team Meeting Hawaii District Office DECEMBER 2015

Sat., Oct. 24: Cal-Pac UMW Annual Mtg Southern California Tues., Dec. 1 Clergy Advent Dinner Wesley UMC

NOVEMBER 2015 Sat., Dec. 12 50th Anniversary Keolumana UMC

Nov.. 4,11,18,25 Lay Servant Classes TBD Fri., Dec. 18 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko

Sat., Nov. 7 Annual Bazaar Harris UMC Sun., Dec. 20th Consecration Service Aiea Korean UMC

Wed., Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day District Office is Closed Dec. 24 & 25th Christmas Observed District Office is Closed