WELCOME our new DS. Pastor s Page. Meet Our New Pianist. Amy

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1 FOCUS a Newsletter of first United Methodist Church Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World 1020 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hawaii Volume XLIII Issue 32 September 2015 Pastor s Page Our strategic goals for First United Methodist Church over the next 5 years is to GROW SPIR- ITUALLY and INCREASE ACTIVE INVOLVE- MENT. Two ideas from the retreat were put into place very quickly revising the 10 am worship liturgy and taking down the bushes that were covering our wall/gate to open up our church to the neighborhood. Pastor Linita and I are now focusing on small groups. We will be starting prayer groups, bible studies, and interests groups to encourage deep spiritual growth and continued connection with one another. Stay tuned for more information. We are also wanting to hear from you what gifts and interests do you have? Where do you feel called to serve? The Lay Leadership/ Nominations Committee will be meeting soon, but more important than filling slots is finding your passion for Jesus. Please fill out the enclosed survey and return to the offering plate or church office. With God s help we will grow spiritually and be actively involved in the amazing ministries of God s church! Peace, Amy WELCOME our new DS The Installation Service for Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han, Hawaii District Superintendent will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, Harris United Methodist Church, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Worship Service will begin at 9:50 AM in the Harris Sanctuary and continue with a potluck lunch and a music program at 12:00 Noon in Miyama Hall. Please come and help us celebrate in welcoming our new DS Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han. All are invited to bring a dish. We will have tables reflecting the different ethnic cultures. Meet Our New Pianist Welcome to our new pianist Xin Lin! Xin Lin, originally from Fujian Province in China, began his piano studies at age five From , Xin Lin studied in the school of music at Fujian Normal University and maintained first place in piano major. Xin Lin now studies in the Master of Music program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa with Jonathan Korth. Xin Lin, is a prizewinner in numerous competitions in Asia including the first Chinese Piano Art Festival (Singapore) and the National College Piano Competition (Xiamen zone, China), he also recently won the UH Concerto Competition.

2 FOCUS Guest Preacher Join us on September 13 th to hear from Rev. Joseph Yun, Wesley Foundation Campus Minister about the great ministries happening at UH Manoa! 2016 Budget The Finance Committee asks for budget requests to be turned into the office or to Sione Mafua by October 15, Also please support our church fundraiser spam musubis for sale every 3 rd and 4 th Sundays. $2 per musubi, discount for orders of 10 or more. Mahalo to Kueni Maka for coordinating this fundraiser all funds go to our church budget. Church Hours Due to safety reasons, Komuro Hall and the kitchen will be closed every night at 10:30 p.m. starting on September 1. All cooking and other activities must be concluded by that time. The custodians will be in charge of securing the facility and locking up. Alternative arrangements are being made for late night events, such as kava. Please see Pastor Linita or Pastor Amy if you have any questions. Thank you to Our regular volunteers: the Paongo family and friends, Lopiseni Ika, and Fatafehi Ta ufo ou. Paini Harris and Heamasi Koli and plumber Richard for saving us during the recent pipe breaks and heavy rains! Thanks for all your hard work! Aloha Refreshments: Ikata`ane & Sue Veikoso, Tema Tadu & Seni Bartholomew, and Colleen Masaki. Altar Flowers: Given with praise and thanksgiving to God for daughter Felicia s birthday. From Tom and Lucy Low and family; Lenley Hawksworth in memory of his mother, and Contance Deming. In Our Prayers Please pray for: Our shut-ins: Momi Schneider, Katherine Minn, Shigeko Yamaguchi, Buster Scott, Ruth Keihm, Evelyn Shon. Those with continuing concerns: Ofa Latu, David Walter, Ma`u Ikahihifo, Aunofo Koloamatangi, Wilma Wilson, Jo Toxvard & son, Richard Szumiel, Johann Leverenz, Ann Bystrom, Ben Timmerman, Supi Palamo, Mele Paongo, Temaleti Mafile`o, Peni Tau`alupe, James Noxon, Esther Arinaga, Itili Mafi, David Poesi. Those receiving treatment for cancer: Valerie Leverenz, Amy s friend Gail, Roman s sister-in-law Amanda and friend Gila, Judy (Ben s sister), Judy & Mel s daughter Our hearts and prayers are with: Ray Dorsey, recovering from hospitalization Esther Arinaga, recovering from bad cold Itili Mafi, recoving from hospitalization The children at Shriner s Hospital: Lepani, Wayne, Kyaira, Joeline, Poate, Mary, Raisa, Ana, Viliame, Caitlyn Sympathies for the family and friends of: Taueli family for their great loss Family and friends of Benji Kemoe`atu United Methodist Women Meeting You are invited to the next UMW meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. at Keola Hoonanea. The program will be presented by Nancy Walter and Mission U Study, Latin America: People and Faith Please bring a sack lunch and drink. Do you need transportation? Call the church office at or Carol Kesler,

3 FOCUS Trustees Report Project/Repairs completed in August: Installed door handle - preschool hallway door Repair of two A/C units (2 yr old classroom & HANO offices) Gas range in kitchen (replaced missing knob) Men's toilet/handicap bathroom 1st floor Bride's room toilet leak Men's urinal/k-hall (slow drain) Roof drain repair (Maile room/hano/4 yr old classroom) Replaced 20' waste drain in parking Removal of debris/sand from Education building roof Application of roof sealant on Samaritan Counseling Center's offices roof to stop leak Party in the Park The Church & Society Committee will be hosting a Party in the Park for our friends and neighbors who are homeless on Saturday, October 24 at Thomas Square. We welcome all groups in the church to find a way to contribute to this event, which is designed to promote awareness and demonstrate compassion. This will be a project in conjunction with neighborhood churches, the Art Museum School, UH Medical School, and many others. Come and show your support and concern for those in need! Contact Roman Leverenz for more information. Pending projects: Replacing of broken glass at K-Hall Installing of 3rd AC split unit in K-Hall Estimates on ACs for Preschool offices & kitchen Estimates on Kitchen Fan Investigating storm drains Removal of overgrown vine covering the from metal gate opening up the courtyard and front wall by main entrance to the sanctuary. Congratulations Captain Ben Clancy as you retire from the Navy. Best wishes on your new adventure. 3

4 SEPTEMBER 2015 *repeats weekly Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 *5:30pm Centering Prayer *7pm Building 2 *6:30pm Tongan Service * 7pm Na Leo O Paulele Practice 3 6:30 pm SPROUTS 4 Tongan Quarterly Meeting Sept. 4-6 at First UMC *10pm Radio am English Worship service 1pm Tongan Quarterly Meeting 7 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (office & building are closed) pm Trustees 11 6pm Church & Society Meeting am Rev Joseph Yun Preaches Medical Clinic Confirmation Clergy Convocation in CA, Sept pm SPRC Mtg Musubi Fundraiser am Welcome Worship & potluck for new DC, Harris UMC 27 Musubi Fundraiser Medical Clinic Confirmation 11-1 Legal Clinic Check out our website: 4

5 FOCUS YOUTH DAY IN WAIANAE, August 22,

6 THE LEGAL CLINIC A MINISTRY OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH All are welcome to a free legal clinic for those needing information, advice and referrals for immigration, domestic violence, adoption, human trafficking, family reunification, etc. The clinics will be held twice a month with lawyers experienced in immigration law at First United Methodist Church. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call nd Sunday of every month, 1-3 p.m. 4 th Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. First United Methodist Church 1020 S. Beretania Street Honolulu, HI GARY G. SINGH, ATTORNEY AT LAW 6

7 FOCUS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MEMBER SURVEY FALL 2015 Name Phone I am most excited and passionate about (choose as many as you like): Worship The Bible Prayer Caring for Shut-In Members New Members/Evangelism Administration/Organizing Social Justice Visioning for the Future Cleaning/Landscaping for the Church Electronics/Computer work Helping in the Office Teaching Children Teaching Adults Finances Leading Meetings/Groups Cooking for Others Caring for the Needy Music/Singing Telling Others About Jesus Becoming One Church Other My Gifts are (choose as many as you like): Leadership Making Friends Organizing Cooking Finances Music Computer/AV Caring for Others Writing Teaching Handi-work (Plumbing, Yard, Electrical, repairs) Sharing My Faith Website/Social Media for the Church Preaching Building Bridges between Congregations Hospitality Making phone calls/sending cards Prayer Other 7

8 First United Methodist Church 1020 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii (808) Fax (808) RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Newsletter editor: Sandra Mactagone Church Leaders & Staff Resident Bishop: Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño District Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han Co-pastors: Rev. Amy C. Wake Rev. Linita U. Moa Church Secretary/Office Mgr. Paini Harris Choir Directors: Tupou Seini Kelemeni, Fololiena Maka Pianist: Xin Lin Custodians: Heamasi Koli, Pat Sheppard, Moala Mateaki CHURCH FUNDRAISER SPAM MUSUBI Every 3rd and 4th Sunday We will be selling Spam Musubi as a part of our all-church fundraiser. Proceeds go to support our church budget and mission outreach! See Kueni Maka to place orders or to make a donation. Cost is $2 each, discount for orders over 10.