2015 Annual Clergy Advent Dinner

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1 Ka Leo Mekokiko Nov - Dec 2015 THE VOICE OF UNITED METHODISM Ka Leo Mekokiko Hawaii District November - December 2015 VOLUME 35 NUMBER Annual Clergy Advent Dinner TUESDAY, Dec. 1st, 6:00 pm Aiea Korean UMC Kulawea Street, Aiea, Hawaii For this year s Annual Clergy Advent Dinner fully sponsored and catered by the Aiea Korean UMC church members at their new location. All Hawaii District pastors and their spouses are exclusively invited to attend at no cost to them. Please rsvp to the District Office by Monday, 11/23/15 on your attendance for their headcount. Thank you to all our District church pastors for their hard work this year. Hope you will be able to attend this festive event...just come and fellowship. SPRC & CHARGE CONFERENCE FOR OAHU SPRC will meet 1 hour before Scheduled Charge Conference Meeting. Example: Trinity UMC, SPRC will meet 6:00 PM. Charge Conference Forms: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11, 13, 16, 17, Appendix J All forms should be submitted to DS Han via or mail before meeting for her review. Forms: 5 & 12 (As it applies to your Church) Mon., 11/2/15 Trinity UMC Sat., 11/14/15 Aiea Korean 2:00 PM Tues., 11/3/15 Pacific Islanders Sun., 11/15/15 Harris UMC 12:30 PM Weds., 11/4/15 Keolumana Sun., 11/15/15 Christ UMC 6:00 PM Thur., 11/5/15 First UMC Mon., 11/16/15 Olive UMC Mon., 11/9/15 Kailua UMC Tues., 11/17/15 Aiea UMC Tues., 11/10/15 Wesley UMC Mon., 11/23/15 Kahuku UMC Thurs., 11/12/15 Aldersgate UMC Tues., 11/24/15 Bethany Korean UMC CHARGE CONFERENCES FOR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS, SAIPAN & GUAM SPRC will meet an hour prior to the SCHEDULED Charge Conference. SPRC & CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE KAUAI Sun., 11/01/15 After Worship Svc West Kauai UMC Sun., 01/24/16 After Worship Svc Lihue UC MAUI Sat., 11/28/15 11:00 AM Immanuel, Saipan Sun., 11/29/15 After Service Guam & Guam Korean HAWAII (BIG ISLAND) Sun., 11/22/15 11:00 AM Hilo UMC Sat., 11/07/15 11:00 AM (CC) Jt: Lahaina (10:00 AM SPRC) & Honolua (10:30 AM SPRC) Sat., 1/16/16 11:00 AM Kona UMC Sun., 11/08/15 12:30 PM (CC) Jt: Ala Lani (11:30 AM SPRC) & Kihei Tongan (12:00 PM SPRC) Sat, 1/16/16 2:30 PM (SPRC) 3:00 PM (CC) Honokaa UMC Sun., 01/17/16 After Worship Svc Naalehu UMC SAIPAN & GUAM

2 Ka Leo Mekokiko Nov - Dec 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 In this season of Thanksgiving, whom do you say thank you to? As you look back on your life, who are the people who helped you along the way? Who are the people near and dear to you who are helping you today? It is a daunting question to ask time to time in order to have a better attitude for life. It was several years ago, I was invited to attend the 5-day Spiritual Academy in Dallas, Texas for helping Korean delegates who will launch the program in Korea. Indeed I had a wonderful time as I experienced the rhythm of the Academy life once again after the 2 years of Academy for Spiritual Formation in The main focus of the lectures was about Prayer Life, which is based on Psalms and different patterns of prayer life. Especially, I was impressed and inspired by Robert Benson s lecture. Robert Benson is a writer, retreat leader and alumni of 2 years of Spiritual Formation Academy as well. In his lecture, he distinguished the subtle differences in the meaning of Holy Communion, Eucharist and Lord s Supper. He said that Holy Communion is a commemoration of the sacrifice made for us upon the cross, calling us again to self-sacrificial love for each other. The Holy Eucharist is the name that bears witness to our sense of thanksgiving for the good things given to us by Christ s life, death, and resurrection. The Lord s Supper reminds us that we are indeed nourished by this act and by the Christ who freshens and strengthens us with his presence. Then he went into a deeper explanation of the meaning of the Eucharist. It is called the fourfold pattern of the Eucharist and means the following: Taken, Blessed, Broken and Shared. We are told that Jesus took the bread, and when he had given thanks for it, he broke it and shared it among those who were gathered with him. Then he took the cup and blessed it as well, and passed it around to be shared among them. Benson emphasized that we must remember that we too are to be broken and shared for others. We are glad to be taken as His disciples or followers and blessed by Him, but we are reluctant to be broken, broken and shared for others. Henry Nouwen also said in his book Wounded Healer, that those who have experienced a wretched pain in their own lives can become healers for others who have also experienced bitterness and pain. When we discover persons who have depth to their religious character, we will invariably discover that they have experienced bitter disappointments, devastating hurt and heartrending loss along the way. These experiences, instead of driving a wedge between God and them, have created a stronger bond. They are people who have confronted life s ragged edges and instead of being crushed, they have actually grown stronger. I believe that we are not promised to be exempt from the pains in life, but that we are promised to be given the strength to overcome our trials, and to have God s guiding presence in our journey of life. Yes, we are confronted with various trails of life such as financial hardship, heartbreaking disappointment, loss of loved ones and betrayal of friends, but remember we need to be broken to be shared by others. In this season of Thanksgiving, I pray that you also become a blessing to others through your sharing. Rev. Se Hee Han District Superintendent of the Hawaii District For Charge Conference: CHARGE CONFERENCES FOR OAHU 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) Note: Please forward all completed forms to DS for her review prior to your scheduled Charge Conference. EAST OAHU LEEWARD OAHU LEEWARD OAHU CENTRAL OAHU WINDWARD OAHU Mon., Kilohana UMC, Tues., Wahiawa UMC, 7:00 pm Thurs., Ewa Beach UMC, Wed., Kam Nam UMC, 5:00 PM Thur., Parker UMC, First Tongan Wahiawa UMC Ewa Beach UMC Kam Nam UMC Kahaluu UMC Kilohana UMC Kapolei Korean UMC Calvary UMM Parker UMC Beautiful UMM Waianae UMC Pacific Islanders UMC

3 Ka Leo Mekokiko Nov - Dec Social Principles to live by as we journey Aloha to all partners in mission and ministry. Grace and peace through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have long wanted to write a reflection on the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. The opportunity is granted. As a lay person, I m here to share with you, Social Principles to live by, as we journey. These are the times Our society today is characterized by images of unrest, brokenness, complexities, injustices, competition for power, insecurities, violation of human rights, war, continuing poverty, homelessness, gun violence, and many other socio-economic and cultural issues. At the same time, our natural world confronts us with changes in weather, climate, and frequent occurrence of natural disasters. Governments, agencies, organizations, and churches such as The United Methodist Church are doing their share to address issues, resolve conflicts, caring for the needs of people, providing shelters, treating diseases, educating, responding up to their capacity towards transformation. What would Jesus say and do, in these times? As a Christian, have you ever been asked what your stance and position on certain and specific issues? How do we make decisions and discern to follow the right and responsible way? The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church Taking an active stance in society is nothing new for followers of John Wesley. He set the example for us to combine personal and social piety we have been known as a denomination involved with people s lives, with political and social struggles, having local to international mission implications. Such involvement is an expression of the personal change we experience in our baptism and conversion. Excerpt from The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church, 2012 The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church are statements in response to the issues and concerns we face today in society. It is a prayerful and thoughtful effort of the General Conference to state our position from a biblical and theological foundation. As the General Conference meets every 4 years, The Social Principles are reviewed and included in The Book of Discipline, to serve as a guide to our church action and personal witness. There are six major areas in The Social Principles: The Natural World, The Nurturing Community, The Social Community, The Economic Community, The Political Community, The World Community We are all encouraged, clergy as well as lay, to re-view these Social Principles. I invite you to search The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. Or go to Continuing Conversation and Engagement On January 16-17, 2015, I participated in one of the six Social Principles Consultation hosted by the General Board of Church and Society. I attended the one held at Capitol Hill, Washington DC, USA, the other venues were in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo:;Maputo, Mozambique; Abuja, Nigeria;Philippines; Prague, Czech Republic. This consultation process participated by both clergy and lay people with diverse generation, culture and backgrounds, examined the current Social Principles and discussed each of the arenas with three guide questions: What role do the current Social Principles play in enhancing the mission and ministry of the United Methodist Church? How much or how well have the current Social Principles served to empower mission and ministry in our geographical area? (I referred to Hawaii District/Cal-Pac Conference when sharing experience and context) What might globally relevant Social Principles look like? It was a very enriching dialogue and prayerful discernment, the result of which would be a recommendation to the General Conference Thinking globally, and acting locally, these past July-August, 2015, my husband Jesse and son Justin visited several local churches on Oahu, first to join in worship and secondly to explore the extent of the practice of the Social Principles in local ministry and social action programs. I envision that one day or more, we will get together as a district or perhaps each local church will enter a similar dialogue on our Social Principles as we respond to the needs of our neighbors and society. As vital congregations, take a look at the Social Creed and incorporate for worship services. For God so loved the world Go, transform the world The good news is, For God so loved the world He gave His son, Jesus Christ that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. John3:16 As the body of Christ, our mission is to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Let Us Pray: God our creator, redeemer and sustainer, we humbly come to you as you call us to be your servant leaders, to be the church who repents to social injustices and calls us to respond with compassion and effective resolves. Help us Lord, that we may live with social principles that are biblically grounded and theologically sound. For your purpose and glory, let there be peace on earth and let it begin with each one of us. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Be it so. Grace and Peace, Jailu V. Navarrete, Associate District Lay Leader

4 Ka Leo Mekokiko Nov - Dec /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 & Petueli Taufo ou 12/20/15 Harris UMC 12/27/15 Guam UMC Pastor Johann Osias Pastors NobukoMiyake-Stoner & Rona Managayayam, Eiko Soranaka A Mele Kalikimaka Tea Sponsored by: Outreach Committee Wahiawa UMC 1445 California Avenue Dates: Saturday, December 12th at 6:00 pm Sunday, December 13th at 11:30 am Cost: Menu: $20 per ticket Homemade Soup Garden Salad Tea Sandwiches Scones & Dessert Childcare Services: Free, with reservations Contact: Flo: or Rosie REV. CHINPEI PETER & UMENO GOTO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Reverend Chinpei Peter and Umeno Goto Scholorship Fund was established in The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist deserving students to pursue careers in the United Methodist ministry. The criteria of the applicants would be that they are going into the ministry college and must be an active UMC member. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please contact your UMC Pastor. ANNOUNCING FALL 2015 LAY SERVANT Classes OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED (not reserved for Lay Servants) Polity of the United Methodist Church in November-December Polity of the United Methodist Church (Life Together in the United Methodist Connection.) Date: Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2015 Time: -9:30 PM Place: Room 10, Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd, HI Instructor: Winnie Ching This class gives an overview of the structure and organization of the UMC. Class sessions will be devoted to the Connectional System, The role of the Episcopal, working together locally & globally, and beyond the Annual Conference. Cost: $25.00 includes registration and book: Polity, Practice and the Mission of the United Methodist Church. Please obtain a copy of the 2012 Book of Disciple of the United Methodist Church Call Winnie Ching or wingin322@yahoo.com for more information.

5 Ka Leo Mekokiko Nov - Dec Hawaii District Prayer Calendar for Local Churches 1/3 First Tongan UMC Pastor Vaituuloa Fonua 7/4 Lihue UC (To Be Supplied) 1/10 First UMC Pastors Amy Wake & Linita Moa 7/11 Lahaina UMC Pastor Paul Tangonan Pastors Chi Young Jeong & Vaokotone West Kauai 1/17 Ewa Beach UMC Teaupa 7/18 UMC Pastor Monalisa Lolohea 1/24 Christ UMC Pastors Nak In Kim, Min-Kyu Park, James Choi, Samuel Nam & Hee Cho Om 7/25 Kilohana UMC Pastors Sam Domingo & Tevita Moa Calvary UM Mission 1/31 Pastor Kyu Woo Nam 8/1 Keolumana UMC Pastor John Finau 2/7 Bethany Korean UMC Pastor Myong Duk Han 8/8 2/14 Aldersgate UMC Pastor Emmanuel Cruz 8/15 Kapolei Korean UM Mission Kapolei UM Mission Pastors Chi Young Jeong & Vaokotone Teaupa (To Be Supplied) 2/21 Camp Mekokiko Rev. Ted Lesnett 8/22 Kam-Nam UMC Pastors Jay Ahn & Bo Yong Lee 2/28 Camp Kokee Lyndon Yamane & Becky Komaki 8/29 Kailua UMC Pastors Tim Ellington & Sam Cox 3/7 Aiea UMC Pastors Tom Choi & Joseph Siofele 9/5 Kahuku UMC Pastor Manako Kemoeatu 3/14 District Office Rev. Se Hee Han, Michele & Rosie 9/12 Kahaluu UMC Pastor Won-Seok Yuh Kihei Tongan UM 3/21 Mission Pastor Panepasa Fifita 9/19 Immanuel UMC Pastor Debbie Wise Beautiful UM 3/28 Mission Pastor Taehyun Oh 9/26 Honolua UMC Pastor Tevita Maile 4/4 Ala Lani UMC Pastors Jaeman Lim & Panepasa Fifita 10/3 Honokaa UMC Pastor Olivia Latu Pastor Ho Yong Kim, In Kwon Jun, Woon 4/11 Aiea Korean UMC Yong Jeong 10/10 Hilo UMC Pastors Malyong Yi & Petueli Taufo'ou 4/18 Wesley Foundation Pastor Joseph Yun 10/17 Harris UMC Pastors Nobuko Miyake-Stoner, Rona Mangayayam, Eiko Soranaka 4/25 Kona UMC Pastor Krista Givens & Makakai Tatafu 10/24 Guam UMC Pastor Johann Osias First Tongan 5/2 Wesley UMC Pastor Piula Ala'ilima 10/31 UMC Pastor Vaituuloa Fonua 5/9 Waianae UMC Pastors Debra Murray, Misipati Karapani & Sione Taukolo 11/7 First UMC Pastors Amy Wake & Linita Moa Pastors Chi Young Jeong & Vaokotone 5/16 Wahiawa UMC Pastor David Choi 11/14 Ewa Beach UMC Teaupa Pastors Nak In Kim, Min-Kyu Park, James Choi, Samuel Nam & Hee Cho 5/23 Trinity UMC Pastor Peter Lee 11/21 Christ UMC Om 5/30 Parker UMC Pastor Andrew Lee 11/28 Calvary UM Mission Pastor Kyu Woo Nam Pacific Islanders Bethany Korean 6/6 UMC Pastor Faaagi Taufetee 12/5 UMC Pastor Myong Duk Han 6/13 Olive UMC Pastors Bae Sun Kim & Suega Leui 12/12 Aldersgate UMC Pastor Emmanuel Cruz 6/20 Naalehu UMC Pastor Woodley White 12/19 Camp Mekokiko Rev. Ted Lesnett 6/27 Guam Korean UMC Pastor In Ki Lee 12/26 Camp Kokee Lyndon Yamane & Becky Komaki

6 Ka Leo Mekokiko Nov - Dec DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2015 Sat., Dec th Anniversary Keolumana UMC Nov. 11,18,25 Lay Servant Classes Harris UMC Fri., Dec. 18 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko Sat., Nov. 7 Annual Bazaar Harris UMC Sun., Dec. 20 Consecration Service Aiea Korean UMC Wed., Nov. 11 Veteran s Day District Office is Closed Dec. 24 & 25 Christmas Observed District Office is Closed Thurs., Nov. 12 HCOM Meeting District Office, 9am-12pm JANUARY 2016 Sat., Nov. 14 HUMU Board Mtg. Harris, Kumoru, 9am- 12pm Fri., Jan. 1 New Year s Day District Office is Closed Nov. 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Observed District Office is Closed Sat., Jan.16 Emergency Response Training Mon., Nov. 16 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko Sun., Jan. 17 Reconciliation Commemoration Day Ecumenical Service TBD Harris UMC DECEMBER 2015 Fri., Jan. 22 Deadline Ka Leo Mekokiko Tues., Dec. 1 Clergy Advent Dinner Aiea Korean UMC Sat., Jan. 23 Hawaii UMW Local Leadership Training Bethany Korean UMC HAWAII UNITED METHODIST UNION 20 South Vineyard Boulevard Honolulu, HI Phone: (808) hawaiidistrict@calpacumc.org KA LEO MEKOKIKO November-December Annual Clergy Advent Dinner.. P. 1 Charge Conference for Neighbor Islands... P. 1 CC for Saipan & Guam.....P. 1 Charge Conference for Oahu P. 2 Goto Scholarship Fund P. 4