Ka Leo Mekokiko Jan-Feb 2016

THE VOICE OF UNITED METHODISM

Ka Leo Mekokiko

Hawaii District January - February 2016 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 1

2016 COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING Saturday, January 9, 2016 , 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hawaii District Office

We are pleased and honored to have the California-Pacific Annual Conference Communica-tions Director, James Kang, take time out of his schedule to help us in improving our tech-nical communications skills on Saturday, January 9th. We hope you will please take just a couple hours of your time to attend this informative training. Please email the District Office at hawaiidistrictumc.org to confirm your attendance. Topics that will be covered: social media, email marketing, website design and management, print de-sign, branding, and building a communications team. We hope you will find this helpful in your church’s success in communication.

CHARGE CONFERENCES FOR OAHU

For Charge Conference: Forms: 2, 3, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11, 13, 16, 17, Appendix J

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

Note: Please forward all completed forms to DS for her review prior to your scheduled Charge Conference.

EAST OAHU LEEWARD OAHU CENTRAL OAHU (2) WINDWARD OAHU

Mon., 1/11/16

@ Kilohana UMC, 7:00 PM

Tues., 1/12/16

@ Ewa BeachUMC, 7:00 pm

Tues., 1/19/16

@ Kam-Nam UMC, 7:00 pm

Thur., 1/21/16

@ Parker UMC, 7:00 PM

Pacific Islanders UMC Wahiawa UMC Kam Nam UMC Kahaluu UMC

Kilohana UMC Ewa Beach UMC Calvary UMM Parker UMC

Beautiful UMM Kapolei Korean UMC First Tongan UMC

Christ UMC Waianae UMC Kahuku UMC

DATE TIME PLACE DATE TIME PLACE

Sun., 1/10/16 After Worship

Svc Lihue UC Sat., 1/16/16

2:30 PM (SPRC)

3:00 PM (CC) Honokaa UMC

Sat., 1/16/16 11:00 AM Kona UMC Sun., 1/17/16 After Worship Svc Naalehu UMC

CHARGE CONFERENCES FOR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS, SAIPAN & GUAM SPRC will meet an hour prior to the SCHEDULED Charge Conference.

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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

"There must be always remaining in every person's life some place for the singing of angels, some places for that which in itself is breathlessly beautiful and profoundly true, some place for that which has no rational explanation, no logical or dialectical sequence.” - Howard Thurman

Isn't that why angels gathered on that first Christmas Eve? The mystery and miracle of what was taking place in that stable in Bethlehem defied rational explanation and philosophical construct. It was a divine revelation with such ecstasy that it outran theology and any reli-gious dogma. So angels were needed to announce it and explain it - not only to the shepherds, but also to Mary and Joseph and to all who were involved.

We have that same need, do we not? We who lost our innocence and who fuel our lamps with doubt. We who are worldly-wise and experienced, lending a cynical ear, whistling in the dark. We who are so busy with what we think is important that we do to pay any attention to what matters most. We need the singing of angels.

We need angels calling us to Bethlehem to find and receive God’s Gift of Love in Christ. We need angels singing to us of peace and promise, light and hope, lest we despair of them and give up on them, convinced that darkness, materialism and evil are inevitable. We need angels to remind us that in going to kneel at the Savior’s manger, we find the love that makes us whole and sends us forth to heal the world.

In the midst of needing angels, we also witnessed God's mighty presence through consecra-tion service of Aiea Korean United Methodist Church. With God’s help and their prayers, the church was built and consecrated last Sunday. Yes, God is with us.

Pacific Islander Churches were together for "Imagine No Malaria" campaign last Sunday. There were 15 local churches and more than 400 people were at the service and raised around $16,000 and more for the cause. Yes, God is with us.

This holy season, I would like to encourage all of you to consider to join the denomination campaign "Imagine No Malaria" to save a life of people in Africa. Every 60 seconds in Afri-ca, a child dies of malaria. As we join the campaign, we become singing angels for them.

Glory to God in the highest!

Rev. Se Hee Han District Superintendent

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“HOW-TO WORKSHOP” Saturday, March 29, 2016

Aiea Korean UMC

9:00 am - 2:00 PM

Topics Are:

Staff Parish Relationship Committee (SPRC) Training will be offered in Korean conducted by DS Se Hee Han,

English by Pastor Amy Wake and Tongan to be announced later.

Stewardship: Led by Greg Batson - President of UM Foundation

Loss Control: Led by Archana Carey

More topics and details to be announced at a later time.

“AS WE JOURNEY”

Happy New Year!

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). God sent his son to be born in a manger, because God loves this world. The angel told the shepherds – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people (Luke 2:10). God sent Jesus for all people. It doesn’t matter who we are and where we are from. Yes, terrible things have happened during the year, but that doesn’t mean that God has forgotten about the world that God created. God still loves this insane, confused, brutal, self-centered and shattered world.

The truth is God will save this world. As followers of Jesus we have to believe that because nothing can sep-arate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:31-39).

What would happen if we live our lives trusting and believing that God truly cares for this world? One way we can demonstrate our trust is to spend more of our time praying for this world. This is exactly what Paul told Timothy and the people to do in his letter to them – “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be made for everyone” (1 Timothy 2:1). So, let’s make it a priority to pray for every nation of the world in the coming New Year. Happy New Year and to God be the glory!

Helena Ogle (Assistant Lay Leader)

Early Response Training (ERT) January 23, 2016

at Lihue United on Kauai We are very lucky to have Jim Truitt from UMVIM in Hawaii on vacation in January and

willing to lead an ERT training class for those who can serve as early responders in time of emergency. The cost for the 8 hour, one-day training is $40 which includes lunch, snacks and a workbook. Keith Webster will have the signup link out shortly. Those completing the training are eligible for a certificate that requires a background check and are also eligible for a T-shirt both of which are available at an additional cost. Please contact Keith Webster at keithwebster@hawaii.rr.com for more information.

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24th Annual January 17th Hookuikahi

Reconciliation Service

Legacy of Queen Lili’uokalani

Date: January, 17, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Place: HARRIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 20 South Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu

The Na Pua Ho’okuikahi - Floral Reconciliation

Ceremony by Sensei Nalani Takushi and Dr. Haaheo Guanson

The music will be provided by:

John Renke - Cathedral of St. Andrews; Canon Precentor and Director of Music

Waimanalo United Methodist Church and Friends Joint Tongan Choir; Cathedral of St. Andrew Choir,

Celine Carr, Soloist; “I believe”

This is the 24th Annual Hookuikahi Event in recognition of the jus-tice, nonviolence, and reconciliation of Queen Lili’uokalani, found-

ed by the Hawaii Ecumencial Coalition of the Hawaii Council of Churches

The Very Special Gust Speakers and Participants are:

District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han, Hawaii United Method-ist Church

The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Hawaii

The Most Rev. Randolph Sykes, Bishop, and President - The Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii

The Right Rev. Walter Brownridge, President, FACE Faith Action for Community Equity

The Dr. Kahu Kaleo Patterson, President, The Pacific Justice and Rec-onciliation Center

Stories of Hope, Healing, and Reconciliation will be Celebrated

These stories will be printed and main speakers will make remarks related

to them - in context of reconciliation

Kahoolawe, Protect Kahoolawe Ohana, Queen Liliuokalani Chapel, Schofield Barracks

Makahiki, Native Hawaiian Church Kalaupapa, Molokai

Hawaii Houselessness For more information, please contact Dr. Kahu Kaleo Patterson at (808) 330-3769 or JoAnn Fukumoto, UMC at (808) 371-7694

The Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center

HOOKUIKAHI

Reconciliation

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1/3 First Tongan UMC Pastor Vaituuloa Fonua

1/10 First UMC Pastors Amy Wake & Linita Moa

1/17 Ewa Beach UMC Pastors Chi Young Jeong & Vaokotone Teaupa

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

1/31 Calvary UM Mission Pastor Kyu Woo Nam

2/7 Bethany Korean UMC Pastor Myong Duk Han

2/14 Aldersgate UMC Pastor Emmanuel Cruz

2/21 Camp Mekokiko Rev. Ted Lesnett

2/28 Camp Kokee Pastor Olivia Latu

3/7 Aiea UMC Pastors Tom Choi & Joseph Siofele

3/14 District Office DS Rev. Se Hee Han, Michele & Rosie

3/21 Kihei Tongan UM Mission Pastor Panepasa Fifita

3/28 Beautiful UM Mission Pastor Taehyun Oh

An Open Letter to all Pastors and

Men of the United Methodist Church on Oahu

It is our belief that when men are involved in the church, the church will be strong and grow. It is our belief that when men are active in the church, their families will be active in the church. It is our belief that when men are active in the church, their children will grow up to be more active in the church and have closer ties to the church. It is our belief that men need to grow spiritually in or-der for them to stay active in the church. With those beliefs in mind, we would like to create more opportunities for men to grow so that they remain active in their churches. For this to happen, we would like to reach out to you to help us develop those opportunities for men.

Therefore, someone may be contacting the Pastor of your church or a United Methodist Man in your congre-gation or YOU to discuss how to meet the needs of the United Methodist Men in your church. We are look-ing for new ideas, new enthusiasm, and new faces, so that we can revitalize all of our United Methodist Men. Your ideas may be big or small, elaborate or simple, a short term event or an on-going activity. We need to touch men of all ages, ethnicities, and needs. I other words, we need your input.

The task of inspiring men is a tall order, but we can do it. You do not have to sign on for a long term basis, although you could if you wanted to. We are just looking for some new input. We want to plan some events that will be meaningful to all men. This is a time of Thanksgiving, and I am Thankful for all of the United Methodist Men we have now and I am sure we can inspire more with your help. Thank you in advance for the help you will be giving us.

Aloha in Christ, Keith Isaacson, President of Hawaii District United Methodist Men Ph. (808) 625-9157 Email: keithnois@gmail.com

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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 Conferences for Oahu …...……..…….. P. 1

Charge Conference for Neighbor Islands...… P. 1

CC for Saipan & Guam..………………………....P. 1

Communications Training…...………………… P. 1

How-To Workshop…………………....…...……. P. 3

DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2016

JANUARY 2016

Sat., Jan. 23 Early Response Training (ERT) Lihue United on Kauai

Fri., Jan. 1 New Year’s Day District Office is Closed FEBRUARY 2016

Sat., Jan. 9, 9-11AM

Communications Train-ing Hawaii District Office Fri., Feb. 5 Pacific Islanders Leadership

Training TBD

Sun., Jan. 17 Reconciliation Com-memoration Day Ecu-menical Service

Harris UMC Feb. 12-15 Britt Lecctures First UMC

Mon., Jan. 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday District Office is Closed Mon. Feb. 15 President’s Day District Ofc is Closed

Mon., Jan. 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

Magic Island, Ala Moana Park

Fri., Feb. 26 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko

Fri., Jan. 22 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko