Ray Kitagawa Deacon Of The Month chefboyrk@gmail.com Cell: 640-2067

Hongly Khuy Khemeras Center Leader honglykhuy@gmail.com Cell: 542-9353

Bernie Maybin Office Manager office@universityavenuebaptist.org Office: 947-5008

Meredith Palicte Worship & Internationals Minister meredith@universityavenuebaptist.org Cell: 919-697-0835

Dong Yu Book Keeper finance@universityavenuebaptist.org Office: 947-5008

Brent Young Assoc. Pastor of Students & Outreach brent@universityavenuebaptist.org Cell: 291-0804

Trong Bui Dong Tam Church Pastor pikabui@hotmail.com Cell: 741-1471

Dani Beth Crosby Family & Communications Minister danibeth@universityavenuebaptist.org Cell: 782-6587

Shanta Danaraj Weekday Preschool Director weekdaypreschool@universityavenuebaptist.org Office: 947-6679

Emory Gaskins Pastor emory@universityavenuebaptist.org Cell: 233-9025

Ikaika Higa Hamama Community Church Pastor ikaika.stacey@gmail.com Cell: 343-4214

Lauren Baty Summer Missionary laurenebaty@gmail.com Cell: 830-613-4143

Kellan Lyness Summer Missionary kellan.lyness@yahoo.com Cell: 817-223-2315

CONTACT US2305 University Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822 universityavenuebaptist.org 947-5008

Our mission is to prepare every generation to change their world for Christ by: Encouraging every believer to identify their oikos;

Motivating every believer to intentionally engage their oikos; Preparing every believer to both demonstrate and communicate their faith in Christ.

oikos A Greek term used to describe one’s extended household or circle of influence

OFFERING SUMMARYMonthly Needs $45,851.00

June Offering $33,543.00

Budget YTD $275,106.00

Offering YTD $219,210.00

SUNDAYS AT UABCBREAKFAST is served in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 AM-9:15 AM each Sunday morning.

NURSERY & PRESCHOOL CARE is provided for children, birth through age 5, during the worship service and Bible study groups in the Koon Mission Building (Nursery: Room 4, Preschool: Room 2).

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH will be held on July 2 & 16 in the Fellowship Hall. You are invited to join us for this special time together.

BIRTHDAYS7/2 Sang Bui

7/4 Pham Tinh Trang

7/7 Lyle Chee

7/8 Providence Townsend

7/9 Bonifacio Garalde

7/10 Aric NishimuraCimara PhillipsAndy Wu

7/13 Thanh Young

7/14 Donna Oshiro

7/15 Austin Roberts

7/17 Marc Moringa

7/20 David BaziBelinda McDevitt

7/21 Charanai Khuy

7/22 Gene Yukumoto

7/24 Relie Roberts

7/26 James Chan

7/30 Ava Barclay

7/31 Naomi Tran

GREETERS7/2 Dick Bento & Pam Ito

7/9 Nishimura & Baker Families

7/16 Gaskins & Walsh Class

7/23 Harris & Kaneta Class

7/30 Jolly Class

If we have missed your birthday/anniversary, or if we have the wrong date, please contact the church office and

let us know!

WELCOME!We hope you will be encouraged by worshiping God through music,

fellowship, and the Word today. Guests, please fill out a Welcome Card, found in your chair pocket, and place it in the offering plate at the end

of the service. Mahalo!

JULY 2017

ONLINE GIVINGTo give online visit universityavenuebaptist.org/giving

TEXT GIVINGTo give by text message, send a text to (808) 518-2347 with the amount you would like to give. You will be sent a link to a giving form. Unless you specify a particular mis-sions fund, your gift will be made to the church budget. To specify a specific fund, text the amount and the first word of the fund name (e.g. $200 Hamama or $200 Juarez). For more information on how to give online or by text message, including instructional videos, visit universityavenuebaptist.org/giving.

ANNIVERSARIES7/29 Bonificio & Bobbilyn Garalde

26 years

7/30 Carl & Bernie Maybin31 years

7/31 Ray & Caroline Kitagawa13 years

Come join or cheer on the UABC softball team on Saturday evenings this summer! For more

information, contact Art Nishimura (429-7678) or visit universityavenuebaptist.org/events.

UABC CO-ED SOFTBALL

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIESA.S.K. Prayer Group meets each Monday at 6:15 PM in the sanctuary. All are welcome.

KEIKI CAMP is July 4-8 at Pu'u Kahea Conference Center.

WEDNESDAYS AROUND THE WORLD continues through Wednesday, July 19. Join us for this special, multi-generational learning experience.

FAMILY BEACH DAY is Sunday, July 9, after Bible study groups. We will meet at Ala Moana Beach Park (near Magic Island/lifeguard stand 1E). Bring your own lunch and join us for this fun time together!

YOUTH CAMP is July 10-14 at Pu'u Kahea Conference Center. It is not too late to sign up for youth camp! Register your teen online at oahubaptist.net/youth-camp.

I.H.S. DINNER FOR THE HOMELESS is on the second Monday of each month. Join us this month on Monday, July 10, at 5:30 PM. If you are interested in helping, please sign up on the lanai, in your Bible study class, or online.

MOMS' GROUP MEET-UP is Thursday, July 13, at 9:30 AM at the Honolulu Zoo. Moms and kids are encouraged to invite their oikos and join us for this fun morning together! Each family will pay for their entrance into the zoo. Please RSVP by signing up on the lanai, in your Bible study class, or online.

PRETEEN GIRLS' GROUP is Friday, July 14, from 6:30 PM-9 PM at Dani Beth's House. This gathering is for girls who have completed 4th-6th grade.

PARENTS' DAY OUT is Saturday, July 15, from 9 AM-Noon. Parents' Day Out is a free event for children, ages 3-3rd grade. Children must be registered to attend. Register your child by signing them up on the lanai, in your Bible study class, or online. Registration has been extended to Friday, July 7.

MOMS' GROUP MEET-UP is Thursday, July 20, at 9:30 AM at Ala Moana Beach Park (near Magic Island/lifeguard stand 1E). Moms and kids are encouraged to invite their oikos and join us for this fun morning together! Please RSVP by signing up on the lanai, in your Bible study class, or online.

J.O.Y. GROUP is Friday, July 28, at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We will be playing Bingo and eating lunch together. Please RSVP by signing up on the lanai, in your Bible study class, or online.

CHUUKESE YOUTH OUTREACH is Friday, July 28, at Waipahu Community Church. This outreach includes tutoring, a dinner, and a Bible study. For more information, contact Brent Young.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH is Sunday, July 30, at 11 AM at Kamanele Park. Invite your oikos and join us for this special celebration which will include a food truck, snacks, shave ice, games, and inflatables. We will also be collecting donations for World Hunger and the Hawaii Food Bank. Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we kick off the new school year and feed the hungry!

PROMOTION SUNDAY is Sunday, August 6. On this Sunday, students entering kindergarten, 2nd grade, 4th grade, and 7th grade will promote to their new classes. Join us on Sunday, July 30, as these students help lead our worship service.

YOU CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE AT UNIVERSITYAVENUEBAPTIST.ORG/EVENTS

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM this

summer as we explore how God is working around the world. This church family gathering is for all

ages and will include a light dinner and a snack from the

country of the week.

SPECIAL CALLED MEMBERS' MEETING

WEDNESDAYSAROUND THE WORLD

A special called members' meeting will be held on

Sunday, July 16, after Bible study groups in the sanctuary.

Two-point agenda concerning our 2020 Vision:

1. How should we use the Halelea & Oahu Ave properties to help fund the 2020 Vision Building & Renovation Projects?

a. Sell one or both propertiesb. Mortgage one or both propertiesc. Leave one or both properties out of the financing options for 2020

2. Contract Redmont Group to begin due diligence study. This study needs to be done regardless of our final building/renovation project.

This meeting:-Is not for the purpose of discussing building plans (no new plans are ready to discuss)

-Will allow us to produce a more realistic budget for our 2020 Vision

-Is important! Please make every effort to attend

1700+INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS + SCHOLARS

International student ministry is a practical way we can fulfill the Great Commission by sharing Jesus with students and then equipping them to return home as missionaries to their own people groups. God is moving in incredible ways through this special ministry. Here are a few stories:

200+COUNTRIES

Did you know that there are over 1700 international students and scholars studying less than a mile from our church?

These students and scholars come from over 200 countries, many of which are closed to the Gospel.

They are some of the brightest, most influential future leaders of their countries. Imagine if these students encounter Jesus while they are in America. They could return home not only with an academic degree, but with a passion for the Lord that could spread to the ends of the earth!

80%NEVER ENTER AN AMERICAN HOME

80% of international students studying in America never step foot in an American home. You can help change this statistic by signing up to be a host family. A mandatory training will be held at UABC on August 20th from 1-2:30PM.

Be a part of a welcome team that greets and serves students as they arrive

Serve a free meal to 200+ students the first Thursday of each month

Meet with a student regularly as an English conversation partner

Welcome students into your home for meals and holidays as a host family

Many international students who are not Christians will visit UABC because they are interested in learning about American culture. If you see a visitor on Sunday morning, be sure to greet them with a friendly smile and introduce yourself to them! This may be the first time they have ever stepped foot into a Christian church.

The chances of a Japanese person coming to Christ outside of Japan are 30x greater than if they were to stay in their country.

UNFINISHED STORIES

Lining, a PhD student from China, came to know Christ within a few months of being in Hawaii. Four years later, he has brought countless others to faith in Jesus and plans to return to China to spread God’s word.

LININGCHINA

AMALIRAN

Amal, a Muslim student from Iran, came to faith in Jesus despite the persecution he could face if anyone in his country ever found out. Before coming to Hawaii, he was never allowed to even touch a Bible, yet in America he has complete freedom to learn about God and to tell others about Him.

Sody, a believer from Zambia, received his phD in Hawaii and returned home several years ago. He says that now all of the village people want to listen to every word he says because he studied in America. His influence in his country has multiplied and others are coming to know Christ.

SODYZAMBIA

Many other stories are unfinished. There are students literally at our doorstep who still do not know Jesus. Students from China, Japan, Indonesia, Iraq, Africa, Spain…God has brought the world to us. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to make disciples among the nations!

UABC is in a strategic location and we have the resources it takes to welcome internationals into our oikos. We can put the love of Christ into action by meeting the physical needs of international students. Their greatest needs are: friendship, language and transportation. There are many ways you and your family can be involved in helping to meet these needs. For more information, contact Meredith Palicte or visit universityavenuebaptist.org/internationals.