Ka Leo Mekokiko October - November 2017

THE VOICE OF UNITED METHODIST

Ka Leo Mekokiko

Hawaii District October - November 2017 VOLUME 33 NUMBER 10

2017 Clergy Advent Dinner

Date: Monday, December 4, 2017

Place: Christ UMC

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

All clergy members and their families are invited to the 2017 Clergy Advent Dinner

Cost: $20 per person 13 years of age and older; Free for 12 years old and under

Gift Exchange: Bring a $10 value gift to exchange per family.

Please reply by November 20, 2017 to the District Office through E-mail: info@hawaiidistrictumc.org.

Make checks payable to: HUMU with the notation, “Advent Dinner—name of pastor, # of dinners.”

Moments from The Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat

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Ministry Musings from the District Superintendent

ANNUAL CONFERENCE MISSION STATEMENT:

Inspiring the World as Passionate Followers of Jesus Christ

It was a very blessed weekend for us as we had the “Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat” at Camp Mokuleia

for the Hawaii District Youth on September 22-24, 2017. There were over 130 people who were there to learn,

praise and serve together.

The praise music helped us to open our hearts and minds to God as well as to our brothers and sisters who

were there. Messages from the Bishop and the District Superintendents inspired us to learn more about God and

compelled us to respond to God’s call for his people in our community and beyond community. Joyous games

brought us together and helped us to share laughter that demolished the boundaries of race and fear between us.

Three workshops: Baptismal Identity, Prayer, and Social Justice were uniquly different. It taught us who we are

and whose we are and how to pray and how to involve social issues for serving for our brothers and sisters who are

marginalized in our society though our concious involvement and sensitivity.

Yes, we had a foretaste of the Kingdom of God through the retreat. God’s spirit was there to lead, teach and

bless us. The retreat created the Moment, God’s moment to our young people. The mission of our local church is

that we need to creat more moments which will lead into the movement for our young people. The movement will

guide their lives to be a faithful disciples of Jesus Christ for transformation of the world. I hope this experience is

not only a one time mountain top moment, but a life lasting movement for them and the church.

Here is a poem that tells us how to find happiness in the journey of life:

"Dance, like no one is watching you. Love, like you've never been hurt before.

Sing, like no one can hear you. Work, like you don't need money.

Live, like heaven is on earth.”

-Alfred De Souza-

Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han

YOUNG CLERGY WITH

THE BISHOP & CABINET These young pastors in our district were invited to have lunch

with Bishop Grant Hagiya and the members of the Cabinet

this past week in Waikiki. Our young clergy in this picture are

In Kwon Jun, Sione Finau, Sam Nam, Joe Yun, Brian Belting,

& Won-Seok Yuh.

Let us continue to encourage and support our young clergy

in the Hawaii District. Many thanks to the pastors at Kam-

Nam UMC for hosting this special lunch!

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MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT LAY LEADER

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ of the Hawaii District United Methodist Church!

How is it with your soul? In the past 8 days, I’ve attended three memorial services for friends’ parents

and a spouse. In the past few weeks, our faith has been challenged to deal with the devastation of Hurri-

canes Harvey and Irma, and President Trump’s announcement to work toward rescinding Deferred Ac-

tion for Childhood Arrivals in six months. Through this, we know that God is with us, that He wants us to make loving,

merciful and just decisions in whatever we do. Praise Him for the lives of loved ones who reside in Heaven with Him

now, and for the generosity and compassion of people and organizations who are helping the victims of Harvey and Ir-

ma. Pray for our President and Congress to make bridge-building decisions that impact our communities and our be-

loved country. In all things, pray unceasingly!

And now…continuing on, as I mentioned in the previous Ka Leo article, in support of Bishop Hagiya’s

vision for our Cal-Pac Conference and our local churches. Please allow me to share some ideas and quotes of Pastor

Ron Edmondson, who leads a Baptist church, is a church planter, and wrote an article for the website Ministry Matters.

In encouraging new, young leaders, he suggests that instead of assigning them tasks to complete, give them a vision. He

writes, “Leaders want to work towards a vision more than they want to complete a set of tasks. Leaders want to join a

great vision, then help develop the tasks to accomplish it. Leaders get excited about faith-stretching, bigger-than-life,

jaw-dropping acts of courage. …So if you want to create a successful organization and recruit leaders, hand people a

big vision with lots of room for them to choose on the implementation side.”

What’s your local church’s vision, and how are you working toward achieving it? As an “auntie” to a

niece and nephew who went to Christian nursery schools but who, as teenagers now, don’t attend church, I pray for their

future. They know of God and Jesus, but they don’t know God and Jesus. I ask myself, “How will their faith be devel-

oped and nurtured? How can I interest them in learning more about God and Jesus?” Can my local church work toward

visioning how to attract the unchurched like my niece and nephew? What do you see around you that would help your

local church work toward a vision?

From September 22 to 24, I have the privilege of being a counselor at the Bishop’s Confirmation Re-

treat. I’m excited and thankful for this opportunity. It will be interesting, to say the least, to be around young people

who attend church and are facing doubts and at the same time, affirmation, of their Christian faith. Thanks be to God for

this retreat and for the opportunity it brings to transform the lives of our young people! And Praise the Lord for our

Young Adults who are coordinating and assisting with the programming of this retreat!

“Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imag-

ine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21).

Transforming Christian Leaders, Transforming Vital Congregations, Transforming Lives, and Transforming the World.

Lynn Owan

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CHARGE CONFERENCE 2018 MEETINGS SCHEDULED (UPDATED)

CHURCH SPRC DATE CC DATE & TIME CHURCH SPRC DATE & TIME CC DATE & TIME

Keolumana * 10/16/17, 5:00 pm 10/16/17, 7:00 pm Ewa Beach * 11/21/17, 5:40 pm 11/21/17, 7:00 pm

First Tongan 10/16/17, 5:40 pm 10/16/17, 7:00 pm Waianae 11/21/17, 6:20 pm 11/21/17, 7:00 pm

Kailua 10/16/17, 6:20pm 10/16/17, 7:00 pm Hilo 11/25/17, 10:00 am 11/25/17, 11:00

Kahaluu * 10/19/17, 5:00 pm 10/19/17, 7:00 pm Honokaa 11/26/17, After Svc 11/26/17, After Svc

Parker 10/19/17, 6:00 pm 10/19/17, 7:00 pm Pacific Islanders 11/28/17, 5:00 pm 11/28/17, 7:00 pm

Bethany * 10/21/17, 10:00 am 10/21/17, 12:00 pm Kilohana * 11/28/17, 5:40 pm 11/28/17, 7:00 pm

Aiea Korean 10/21/17, 11:00 am 10/21/17, 12:00 pm Wesley

11/28/17, 6:20 pm 11/28/17, 7:00 pm

Aldersgate 10/23/17, 6:00 pm 10/23/17, 7:00 pm Christ * 11/30/17, 5:00 pm 11/30/17, 7:00 pm

Immanuel 11/4/17 10:00 am 11/4/17, 11:00 am Beautiful UMM 11/30/17, 6:00 pm 11/30/17, 7:00 pm

Guam Korean 11/4/17, 7:00 pm 11/4/17, 7:30 pm Lahaina * 12/2/17, 9:30 am 12/2/17, 11:00 am

Guam 11/5/17 After Svc 11/5/17 After Svc Honolua 12/2/17, 10:30 am 12/2/17, 11:00 am

Kahuku 11/9/17, 6:00 pm 11/9/17, 7:00 pm Ala Lani * 12/3/17, After Svc 12/3/17, After Svc

Kam-Nam * 11/11/17, 3:00 pm 11/11/17, 5:00 pm Kihei Tongan 12/3/17, After Svc 12/3/17, After Svc

Calvary 11/11/17, 4:00 pm 11/11/17, 5:00 pm Harris * 12/7/17, 5:00 pm 12/7/17, 7:00 pm

Aiea * 11/13/17, 5:00 pm 11/13/17, 7:00 pm First 12/7/17, 6:00 pm 12/7/17, 7:00 pm

Trinity 11/13/17, 6:00 pm 11/13/17, 7:00 pm West Kauai 1/6/18, 10:30am 1/6/17, 11:15pm

Wahiawa * 11/20/17, 5:00 pm 11/20/17, 7:00 pm Lihue UC 1/6/18, 3:00 pm 1/6/17, 4:00pm

Olive 11/20/17, 6:00 pm 11/20/17, 7:00 pm Kona 1/13/18, 10:00 am 1/13/18, 11:00 am

Kapolei Korean 11/21/17, 5:00 pm 11/21/17, 7:00 pm Naalehu 1/14/18, After Svc 1/14/18, After Svc

* = Indicates Hosting Church [ ] = Combined Churches Charge Conference

Charge Conference 2018 Forms are now AVAILABLE! Please download the forms at:

http://www.calpacumc.org/chargeconference/

DS would like to go over the accomplishments for the year, review his/her appointment request, and the goals for

the next year. An assessment form for the clergy will be emailed and each clergy-person AND the SPRC needs to com-

plete it before meeting with the Superintendent.

This is the updated schedule of the Charge Conference dates with the DS Se Hee Han.

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Bits and Pieces

Please pray for Pastor Joseph Siofele’s wife, Su`e Siofele , who is suffering from stage iv cancer.

Please pray for the people with HIV/AIDS and the staff who are attending Strength for the

Journey. This retreat provides healing and support for those who are living with HIV/AIDS.

Please give condolences to Elinore Lott’s family. She sadly passed away on September 25, 2017. Her hus-

band Rev Robert Alonzo Lott, who died in 2009, was a United Methodist pastor in the Hawaii

District.

Please pray for all the victims who have lost their homes and their loved ones to the natural disasters

that have been occurring all the world such as Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, and

the earthquake in Mexico.

LITURGICAL STOLES & CLERGY CINTURE AD

Rev. Dr. Barbara Grace Ripple, former District Superin-

tendent of Hawaii has donated some of her liturgical

stoles and clergy cinctures: 4 purple, 2 green, 2 white, 1

blues and 1 tan/brown with colorful children’s faces

print. Except for one longer green stole (4 feet six inch-

es) they are all about 3 and 1/2 feet to 4 feet long)

measured from the middle of the neck. There is a sug-

gested donation of $10 each for the stoles and $2 for

the cinctures. Please contact the Hawaii District Office

at 566-1864 or email at: info@hawaiidistrictumc.org.

Donations will be made to the Harris Mission Bazaar.

Strength for the Journey Camp Mokuleia // Oct 15~19, 2017

Registration Fee: $200

Strength for the Journey is an annual retreat the UMC sponsors for people with HIV/AIDS. This

year it is October 15 - 19, Camp Mokuleia. Most of those attending are on disability and need a

scholarship for part of all of the cost of $200. We also would greatly appreciate airline miles to

help bring people from the Big Island. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.

To make a donation or if you know someone who might benefit from this spiritual retreat that also

provides life giving healing experiences, please contact Rev. Dr. Fran Wiebenga

at revdrfran.w@gmail.com or at 808-927-5949. All information is kept strictly confidential.

Mahalo nui loa!!

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The Kingdom of God By Rev. Andrew Lee

Cambodia is famous for a lot of things. Besides Ankor Wat, the famous historical temples in Siem Reap, each province has products that are special to their region. I was told that if you visit Svay Rieng (a region that is close to the Vietnamese border) in March-April, you’ll be greeted with the world’s best mangoes ever. I visited Svay Rieng in the last week of July to visit some of the Methodist churches there and in one of the churches, I was greeted with a big mango tree. It was out of season so no mangoes were visible but it did offer a great shade from the blazing heat of the afternoon. Rev. Ouksaroeun of the church told me that 20 years ago, a visitor gave him $20 to buy and plant some mango trees. He planted small mango trees that grew big enough to provide not only won-derful shade from heat but also delicious fruit when it’s in season. This reminded me of the parable of the mustard seed from Matthew 13. The picture of a small seed that grew to provide fruit as well as shade. This is the pic-ture of the Kingdom of God. When Jesus started his ministry, he started off in a small village with a small number of people. Despite the magnitude of his pow-er, he was humble and peaceful that his love, hope, and peace flowed out quietly to touch many, many

lives… even us in the year 2017. It’s been 2 months since my family and I arrived in Cambodia. It is my prayer to partake in ministry here with the love and heart of Jesus. I want to be faithful and genuine in all that I do. Just as a small mango tree grew to be a big and fruitful tree, I have no doubt that God is working in this country to bear much fruit for His Kingdom. Please continue to pray for Cambodia

HOW TO SUPPORT

1. PRAY for Andrew Lee’s family and their ministries.

2. Stay in CONTACT through newsletters or social media

(DreamCambodia.org)

3. Financial Support: Online Support go to -

https://goo.gl/4gvj3Y or Dreamcambodia.org

To donate by check, make check payable to Advance

GCFA and write #3022316 on the memo line and mail to:

Advance GCFA PO Box 9068 GPO New York, NY 10087-

9088

*Andrew Lee is a United Methodist missionary commis-

sioned by the Global Ministries and serving in Cambodia

as Country Coordinator.

Family News

Janice: She will start a language class from Royal Phnom

Penh University starting from September 26, 2017.

Serena (age 8): She started 3rd grade at Logos Interna-

tional School and is thoroughly enjoying school. She par-

ticularly enjoys reading and is happy with the school li-

brary.

Reina (age 6): She started 1st grade but the school rec-

ommended that she move up a grade to 2nd grade as of

September 4. Please pray for her new adjustment.

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Moments from Olive UMC’s

110th Anniversary Celebration

Bishop’s Confirmation Pictures Continued...

MAHALO!

TO ALL PASTORS, COUNSELORS, CHAPERONES, AND THE DISTRICT STAFF

WHO HELPED MAKE THIS RETREAT POSSIBLE!

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

KA LEO MEKOKIKO October-September 2017

2017 Clergy Advent Dinner….....……………....p. 1

Young Clergy Lunch………….....…………….. p. 2

Charge Conference Schedule………….….…...p. 4

Strength for the Journey…….…..………………p. 5

Kingdom of God …………………..……………...p. 6

DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2017

Oct 14 DLT Meeting District Office 10:00 am

Nov 4 Charge Conf.

(Guam Korean) Guam Korean UMM 7:00 pm

Oct 15-19 Strength For The Journey Camp Mokuleia

Nov 4 UMW District Leader-

ship Team Meeting TBA

Oct 16 Charge Conf. (Keolumana, First Tong-an, Kailua)

Keolumana UMC 5:00 pm

Nov 5 Charge Conf.

(Guam UMC) Guam UMC After Service

Oct 19 Charge Conf. (Kahalu’u, Parker)

Kahalu’u UMC 5:00 pm

Nov 9 Charge Conf. (Kahuku UMC)

Kahuku UMC 6:00 pm

Oct 20 Youth & Young Adult Praise Night Aiea Korean UMC Nov 11 Charge Conf.

(Kam-Nam, Calvary) Kam-Nam UMC 3:00 pm

Oct 20, 27 UM History Class Wesley UMC 6:00 pm Nov 11 HUMU Meeting District Office

Oct 21, 28 UM History Class Wesley UMC 10:00 am Nov 11 YUMW Retreat’17 Wesley Foundation

Oct 21 Charge Conf. (Bethany, Aiea Korean)

Bethany UMC 10:00 am Nov 23 Thanksgiving District Office Closed

Oct 23 Charge Conf. (Aldersgate)

Aldersgate UMC 6:00 pm Nov 29 HCOM Meeting District Office

9:00 am - Noon

Nov 4 Charge Conf. (Immanuel)

Immanuel UMC 10:00 am Dec 4 Advent Dinner TBA

If you would like us to promote your event or extend congratulations, or if you have a prayer request to lift up

to our District churches, please email to hawaiidistrict@calpacumc.org by the third Monday of each month.

Thank you!