Ka Ha ilono. Table of Contents. Volume No. 43 Article No. 2 May 2012 TEN LIFE RULES

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1 Ka Ha ilono Volume No. 43 Article No. 2 May 2012 Table of Contents Ten Life Rules.. Pg 1 Carolyn s Corner.... Pg 2 Education & Interp.. Pg 2 Review for 2012 Reading Program.. Pg 3 Social Action... Pg 3 Treasurer.. Pg Quiet Disciples (booklet)... Pg 5-12 UMW Directory.. Pg Quadrennial Event info.. Pg 14 Help Needed by Suzy... Pg 14 General Conference Pg School of Christian Mission Form.. Pg 15 How do I register (SCM)... Pg 16 Mission Studies Report. Pg 17 UMW Annual Conference Luncheon Pg 18 Gifts and Graces form... Pg 19 TEN LIFE RULES 1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout life. 2] So, why is a car's windshield so large and the rear view mirror so small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So, look ahead and move on. 3] Friendship is like a book. It takes years to write, but only a few seconds to burn. 4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, it will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, it can't last long either. 5] Old friends are Gold! New friends are Diamonds! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a base of Gold! 6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend; not the end! 7] When God solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when God doesn't solve your problems, HE has faith in your abilities. 8] A blind person asked, "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" "Yes, losing your vision!" 9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you. 10] Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.

2 Carolyn s Corner Psalm 23:1&3 (NRSV) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want [ ] He leads me in the right paths. As I look back over my life, I am amazed on the paths God has led me. I never thought I would serve on the Hawaii District United Methodist Women team, and never felt I had the skills to be the President! I am not a natural-born leader. I prefer being a helper, loved being a mother and teacher, but these past ten years of my life, God led me on paths I never thought I would travel. It was through UMW that what leadership skills I may have possessed were developed. I always wanted to travel and since retirement and being your District UMW President, have seen this dream realized. I learn so much working with the other District UMW Presidents and UMW leaders in the California-Pacific Conference, each time I attend their meetings in California and the Schools of Christian Mission. I was able to attend the UMW General Conference in St. Louis two years ago, and will be attending the UMW Western Jurisdiction Conference in Portland, along with other dedicated women from Hawaii. All this wouldn t have been possible without my involvement with United Methodist Women! When someone from the UMW Committee on Nominations approaches you as a potential leader for our team, say YES, even if you think you don t have the ability. God has given you many talents and through UMW they can be developed even further. Take time to complete our Gifts & Graces form. I visited Wesley UMC for church services on May 13, along with our District Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture and Outreach, and was surprised how many women I knew there, all because of UMW District Events. Previous to being on the District UMW team, I only ventured out of Wahiawa for my work, never on week-ends. I was happy with being active in just my local church as there is much God work to do within your own local unit and congregation. But we are a connectional church and we do even more as we are in connection with each other beyond our home town. I want each of you to continue to be leaders within your church, within your UMW units, but you will mature more in your faith when you venture out to District and Conference events and gain the strength of holding hands with other Christians, and then bring back to your home church ideas you have learned. I was glad to see so many of you at our Spiritual Retreat/Quiet Disciples celebration at Aiea UMC on April 28. Our coming UMW events are: the Western Jurisdiction UMW meeting in Portland, the UMW lunch at our UMC Annual Conference at Redlands, the School of Christian Mission at Biola University, and then back here in Hawaii, our Mission Festival on August 29, and our Hawaii UMW annual celebration on Sept. 22. I will be at all these events and hope to see many of you also. Carolyn Steuer, Hawaii District UMW President steuer@lava.net or Education and Interpretation article for Hawaii District UMW May Newsletter 1. Are you making progress toward Mission Today Unit? Review the attached report form and plan activities to become a Mission Today Unit. 2. School of Christian Mission (July 27-29) is coming soon and the Application for Full and Partial Scholarships are due June Mark your calendar for Mission Festival, August 25, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM at Harris UMC. This will be an exciting time to reflect and celebrate past and current mission work as well as time for planning future mission work of United Methodist Church. 4. Hawaii District UMW is continuing to recognize Mission Studies done at local churches by awarding Mission Today Certificate. Four or more hours of Mission Study based on the material from the School of Christian Mission will qualify for the Mission Study Certificate. Make plans for the mission studies with your pastor and local unit officers. Members of Hawaii District UMW officers and California-Pacific Annual Conference officers living in Hawaii will be available as resource persons.

3 Review for 2012 Reading Program/Social Action/Youth Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands by Cathryn Berger Kaye & Philippe Cousteau This is a book written for young adults. It s about water and our responsibilities for getting involved in protecting our water. It has suggestions for using the ideas, how to involve others, and keeping records of your personal journey. 1, Investigate the community and its use of water. 2. Prepare a plan. 3. Act using one of many strategies. 4. Reflect/Think 5. Tell/Demonstrate There are many examples for the reader to use in moving toward protecting the waters in our state. Perhaps a youth group, school, and/or classroom could use this as a basis for a long-term project involving community action. Easy-to-read it encourages everyone to continue to learn about the preservation of our waters. Ellen Owens, Hawaii District UMW Social Action I'm currently involved w/hale KauKau, a non-profit organization which feeds Maui's hungry: people a day, 365 days a year. I volunteered and will do more now since UH Maui campus will resume in August. I'm in the process of disturbing fliers to condo front desks for guests to give their left over food items to this food kitchen. Hale Kaukau will need more funding this summer due to the fact that there will be no FREE lunches from school once they re out. I was saddened to see children waiting for the food to start serving. Hale KauKau is located in St. Theresa church. This organization also has four delivery routes in Kihei for the disabled, elderly, or those who don't have the money to cook. Food is on the bottom of our society's list. I feel very good helping out this organization. For more information, call or Tina hkkmaui@yahoo.com. Aloha and keep on rocking w/christ. Gayle Lewis

4 Treasurer We have an awesome God! He is surely and continually providing for missions through the UMW units in the Hawaii District. At the end of March 2012, the following support to missions has been remitted to Cal Pac: Pledge to Mission $22, Special Mission Recognition Gift to Mission Gift in Memory World Thank Offering Call to Prayer National, International & UMCOR Projects 1, Faith for the Journey Camp Mekokiko Susannah Wesley Foundation Wesley Foundation Manoa TOTAL $25, Thank you everyone for sharing your gifts. You have touched and blessed peoples lives more than you ll ever know. You are all a blessing! For some units who didn t have the chance to send their pledges, it s not late. Let s pray together that grace continue to abound, that we will be able to complete our pledge of $40, even before 2012 ends. I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to every one supporting the Hawaii District UMW Kokua Fund. The fund is intended to provide neighboring island units airfare scholarships to attend UMW major events in Oahu, the Local Unit Training (January), Spiritual Growth Retreat & Quiet Disciple (April), and the Annual District Celebration (September). It is such a wonderful opportunity for all United Methodist Women to get together, to fellowship, get to know each other and the programs and activities of the district. There is a note from the Cal Pac Treasurer with a reminder that local units should send support to local missions directly, since the money is not coursed through the Women s Division. Any support still received by the district will not be sent to Cal Pac. Rather, it will be forwarded straight to the local mission. Let us continue to be united and support UMW Missions. Please make your checks payable to Hawaii District UMW and mail to: Emma Gaboy, Hawaii District UMW Treasurer 3985 Ohuohu Road C3 Koloa, Hi, 96756

5 2012 Quiet Disciples AIEA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

6 AIEA UMC, KATHERINE TOWNSEND What you see is part of a picture taken at the Mid-Winter event out in Waianae UMC in February. Katherine Townsend does not intentionally turn her back on ANYTHING if she knows what is happening. If you need a ride, she doesn t turn her back. If you need a kind word or some food to eat, she is graciously ready with fruit and/or vegetables from her garden. She provides snacks for UMW meetings. Katherine has held most, if not all, offices in Aiea UMW, her most recent being Mission Coordinator for Membership Nurture and Outreach. Katherine doesn t turn her back on telling all she meets about United Methodist Women and our mission. Katherine is a retired nurse who is also a cancer survivor. Katherine and her late husband have lived in several states, but chose to retire in Hawaii, where they had previously lived and bought a home, because they said Hawaii was home. Aiea UMW, Aiea UMC and the community of Aiea are better for having Katherine Townsend around not her back but all of her! ALDERSGATE UMC, ROSE TILITILE She is a true Quiet Disciple and a faithful United Methodist Women, who attends every meeting she can, supporting with her presence & prayers. Eighty-six years young, and still doing things around the church diligently as she is physically able, even collecting trash around the church after every service. She is steadfast, dependable and a close friend to many. Rose is a lei maker extraordinaire she never says no to special lei requests for church speakers, including our very own Bishop Mary Ann Swenson. A quiet disciple indeed, walking with Jesus!

7 housing facilities of CUMC for visiting missionaries. All this work while she was working a full time job. She has been seen frequently cleaning rest rooms of the education building of CUMC (about 20 stalls) after daily early morning devotion, which she never missed since she began to attend our church. CHRIST UMC, MRS. MIN-HONG KANG The women of the Christ United Methodist Church are very proud to recommended Mrs. Min-Hong Kang as the quiet disciple of Mrs. Kang came to Hawaii in 1980 with her husband and three children for a better life. But the life for an immigrant family of five has not been easy. They experienced much hardship and despair. In 1988, the family began to attend CUMC and found a new life and experienced the grace of God. The family overcame difficulties of immigrant s life, and the children grew up to become valuable members of the newly found home community. A daughter of the Kang family served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Dominican Republic for four years before settling down with a job. Her experience made the Kang family more aware of the needs for mission. Working to help overseas missionaries became an important purpose of Mrs. Kang s church life. Her work has always been in a quiet manner, but, working actively but modestly in fund raising to help visiting missionaries, sending donations to various mission works. Mrs. Kang worked hard keeping the After her retirement in 2011, she received the training for intercessory prayer and joined the weekly intercessory prayer team. There is so much to pray for and she is constantly praying. She truly exemplifies a Quiet Disciple. Members of CUMC admire and love her and many try to become like her.

8 was called to serve at Hilo UMC from My husband s last ministry work was at Lihue United Church on Kauai from He suffered from an illness for a few months and later passed away that summer. LIHUE UMC, OTUSIA LANGI I was born and raised in the Kingdom of Tonga, on the island of Vava u to my father, Sione Uepi of Neiafu and my mother, Amelia Maletile Uepi of Leimatua, Vava u. My father was a school teacher and my mother was a homemaker. They both raised me and my eight siblings in a religious rooted home where church and education were very important to our family. I attended primary school in Vava u then later moved with my family to the main island of Tongatapu to continue my education as well as the rest of my siblings. There, I attended the school of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga along with my siblings and completed four years of high school level education in Nukualofa. In December, 1980 I received the opportunity to travel to the U.S.A. where I met my husband, the late Rev. Sinaipa Langi. We got married in 1984 at Honolulu, Hawaii where he began his ministry work. God blessed us with four children as we served in His church ministry for 18 years. We first served as minister at First UMC of Honolulu from Then he It was a very difficult time for me to raise my four children alone, but it was also a time for me to deepen my faith and trust in God. I believe my faith has kept me on my feet day after day slowly erasing a period of sorrow and darkness. I found comfort and peace through service to God s people and my church family, knowing that God has blessed me all the days of my life and it is my duty to serve Him. Today, I am an active member of LUC leading the women s group for our Tongan congregation. I also serve as Sunday School Coordinator and Sunday school teacher for the Tongan Congregation. When nominated, it is important for me to attend quarterly meetings for the Tongan congregation which takes place four times per year. I also attend the annual conferences for the United Methodist Church. I believe that my faith in God has brought me interest in serving the United Methodist Church; it was our commitment (my husband and I). Although he is no longer here with me, my faith and trust in God has deepened.for God gives me peace and comfort through the service and work I do for the United Methodist Church.

9 RUTH NITTA, WEST KAUAI UMC We are most honored to lift up Ruth as our 2012 Quiet Disciple. Ruth is married to Wilson Nitta. They are proud parents of two sons: one of her sons is a Teacher on Oahu, and the other a Police Officer on the island of Kauai. Ruth is a warm and sweet spirit! She enjoys volunteer work with the Boys Scouts she has been actively serving with the scouts for as long as I have known her. Ruth serves on the Board of Trustees at Kauai UMC as well as one of our regular counters at church. She has always made it a priority to be at all of our UMW meetings and she always offers to help with our rummage sales or volunteer on upcoming events. Ruth was on the UMW Hi District Team for 7 years. 3 years on Nominations and 4 years with Nurture and Membership. She is always delightful to be around and her example is truly walking with Jesus! KAHALUI, MAUI UMC, LOSAPINA MAILE My name is Losapina Maile. I would like to give thanks and praise to God for all the good things and many blessings He has bestowed upon my-self and family. I am a Pastor s wife and a supporter of his ministry and mission in the United Methodist Church. I hope to help in his mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. I am committing my time at least 2-3 hours per week in studying the Bible, meditating, praying and fasting and asking God to speak to me through His scriptures. We are most proud to honor Losapina Maile as our 2012 Quiet Disciple. Her presence among the women and her faithfulness to our Lord Jesus Christ is truly an inspiration to everyone amongst her. Her commitment to the Word of God is an overflow of blessings to all that has the privilege to know her. Losapina says, trust in the Lord, Meditate on His word and pray without ceasing. These are my tools for becoming a good disciple walking with Jesus.

10 family as well as her widowed mother and later, Tets father for many years. Tets developed rheumatoid arthritis and her role as a caring caregiver during her mature years came to full fruition when her bachelor brother who could no longer live on his own, joined the Kino household a few years ago. KEOLUMANA UMC, TOSHIKO KINO Keolumana UMW is privileged to honor Toshiko Kono as our Quiet Disciple. A founding member of KUMC in She has remained in dedicated service to church life, working quietly and efficiently in various capacities, most recently as Lay Leader and member of the Worship Commission. She is a charter member of Keolumana UMW. Because of health concerns, Toshiko and Tets joined their daughter Kathy and Husband Taiji and their three daughters in Shoreline, WA, in mid-march. We celebrate and honor Toshiko Kino as our Quiet Disciple for In celebration of her grace-filled life, we have forwarded a check for Mission Giving and as we keep in contact with her, we continue our prayers return o good health. Toshiko is a Maui girl, a graduate of Farrington High School and University of Hawaii. She taught in Waianae and then at Kailua Elementary School where she served as 4 th grade level Chair. As a young adult member of Kailua UMC, she served on two Caravan teams, once as team member, and once as a counselor. Her first Caravan team experience was working with youth groups in Northern CA, and later as counselor for the team who came to Honolulu. Toshiko also spent a year in upstate New York as an exchange teacher. After marrying Tets, when son Robert and daughter Kathy arrived, Toshiko became a full-time homemaker, caring for his

11 unit as various mission coordinators and as president. I served Hawaii District as a member of Nominations Committee, Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Life and President. And then it was my privilege to serve as Conference President. During that first year I met Rev. Marilyn Huntington and told her of my admiration for her and how she inspired me. Never in my wildest dreams, however, did I think that I would follow in her footsteps. TRINITY UMC, LORY NESER Hawaii has been my home since arriving nearly 50 years ago as a new bride. I taught middle school youngsters for 37 years, raised three children of my own and was an active member of Trinity UMC in Pearl City. I became active in United Methodist Women as a young mother. At this time it was called WSCS. Our unit did a lot to help other women and I remember we had a project to help a woman and her daughter in Appalachia. This plus the programs we were involved in really peaked my interest in San Diego. I was sent there by my unite and it was an eye opening event. The large attendance of women, the music, the programming just spoke to me. The conference president at that time was Marilynn Maybee who later became Rev. Marilynn Huntington. She was my role model. She was a young woman with young children leading this organization of women. I couldn t imagine how she could do it. She later told me that it was this experience that led her into the ministry. From that time until the present I have served UMW in whatever capacity I could. I served my local God has always been my Guide. When I lost my first husband at the age of 52, I was devastated but I knew that I had to go on. I always imagined God holding my hand, guiding me through this dark valley and eventually into the sunlight. It was then that the invitation to be District President and later Conference President came. To me, it was an opportunity from God. Then God gave me another opportunity for a loving relationship with my second husband. The years of happiness were abruptly cut short by his dying but again, God held my hand and eventually handed me another opportunity to be Conference vice-president for a brief time. God gives us the opportunities. We have to recognize them as that and say yes. God has empowered me to be a leader and in that position, I want to empower those women who are powerless. I want to be able to do what I can to help them, and therefore their children to lead lives that are filled with love and hope. Involvement in United Methodist Women is one way I can do that.

12 WAHIAWA UMC, RUTH HONMA Ruth was born in Honolulu in She graduated from McKinley High School, where she had been a Sponsor. McKinley HS had a strong ROTC department and the leaders would ask girls to be sponsors with them when they had parade drills and needed dates for military functions. Only the most popular and prettiest girls were sponsors. After high school she worked for the Department of Education as a school secretary at Lincoln Elementary School in Honolulu. She was married in 1943 at Harris UMC. The couple later moved to Wahiawa as her husband was an agricultural extension agent and Ruth transferred to be secretary at Waialua High School and later to Wahiawa Elementary School. Haruo and Ruth Honma joined Wahiawa UMC and had one daughter. Ruth retired in 1975, and she and her husband enjoyed traveling and took trips and cruises to many parts of the world. Ruth also became active as a volunteer worker at Wahiawa Hospital Thrift Shop, plus enjoyed a weekly game of Mahjongg with friends. She was widowed in 1999, but continued to be faithful with her volunteer work and church activities. She regularly attended church and week-day Bible classes. She is an avid reader and came to the monthly gathering of the church s Book Bunch. She continued to live alone in her home until she turned 91, when she fell and broke her shoulder and now resides with her daughter in Kailua. She still comes to worship with us at Wahiawa UMC whenever her friends are able to pick her up and bring her. She also regularly attends the opera, symphony concerts and enjoys dining out with friends. God has blessed Ruth with a sharp mind, a good sense of humor, and the adventure of traveling and learning. Now the church community can give back to her the support she gave to others, in her own quiet way, for many years, as our 2012 Quiet Disciple.

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15 HELP NEEDED by SUZY This is a wish list from Katie Monfortte, our US2 missionary at the Susannah Wesley Community Center. She wrote that any contributions or donations to obtain materials for their summer program would be appreciated. They need: Card Stock Paper Side Walk Chalk Expo Markers (dry erase) Name Tags Youth T-shirts, plain colored Craft kits (foam sheet craft kits) Glitter Glue and Craft Glue Bubbles Kites Anything your Units can contribute would be greatly appreciated. REMEMBER, Suzy is our UMW mission in Hawaii. Katie can be reached at ksmonfortte@gmail.com General Conference Approves United Methodist Women Autonomy By a vote of 889 to 20, General Conference made United Methodist Women an autonomous organization within the United Methodist Church during its quadrennial meeting in Tampa, Fla. The historic vote separates the national policymaking body of women organized for mission within the denomination from the church s mission agency for the first time in more than 70 years. What does this mean to the local UMW in Hawaii? We will be learning more, but for now the main thing is that we can determine how the money for missions that we raise can be allocated and we will have a voice at the National level of our church. Prior to this change, we were under the Global Ministries Division. It also means that we are now equal to the UMM, which has always been an autonomous organization within the United Methodist Church.

16 2012 SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION REGISTRATION FORM That All May Have Life July 26-28, 2012 Korean July 27-29, 2012 Separate registration form must be completed for each attendee PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Use the name that will appear on name tag REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 1, 2012 REGISTRATION POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 1: $ 250 Mail to: Ana-Haydée Urda 238 ½ N. New Hampshire Ave., LA, CA NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CELL ( ) PHONE ( ) EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE ( ) NAME OF CHURCH DISTRICT ROOMMATE: I AM CHAPERONE FOR: (youth/child you will be responsible for) PLEASE SPECIFY DIETARY & SPECIAL DISABILITY CONCERNS: I will attend the following session of the school: Korean Language July $ Registration for Korean Language is from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on July 26 TH Lunch will NOT be provided on July 26 TH *English Language July $ Spanish Language July $ Tongan Language July $ Bridging Class (18-23) July $ Bridging Class (Seasoned) $ Registration is from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on July 27 TH LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED on July 27 TH *The English Language Participants will attend only ONE study class. Please select a first and second choice. If first and second choice is not marked below, one will be randomly assigned if first choice is not available. Immigration in the Bible Haiti Poverty To ensure you receive your 1 ST choice, REGISTER EARLY!! Make check payable to Cal-Pac UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Time of Arrival 1 st time attending the School of Christian Mission Please send my confirmation letter by: Mail Child Care is available at no charge; however, reservations are required and there is a $25.00 refundable deposit per child. (Separate form will be provided, with confirmation) Deadline for Child Care Reservations: JULY 1, 2012 Payment must accompany application. YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM July 27-29, 2012 Separate registration form must be completed for each attendee PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Use the name that will appear on name tag REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 1, 2012 REGISTRATION POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 1: $ 200 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CELL ( ) PHONE ( ) EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE ( ) CHAPERONE: CELL ( ) NAME OF CHURCH DISTRICT I will attend the following session of the school: 7-10 yrs July $ yrs July $ yrs July $ There will be other forms for the youth and chaperone to fill out. There are guidelines for the youth and chaperone to follow. These will be sent to you along with your letter of confirmation. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!! ARRIVAL DATE & TIME DEPARTURE My first time attending the School of Christian Mission Please send my confirmation letter by: Mail

17 HOW DO I REGISTER? Complete the appropriate registration form in this brochure and or mail by JULY 1, 2012, along with the registration fee. Your check is to be made payable to CAL-PAC UNITED METHODIST WOMEN and mailed to: Ana-Haydée Urda, Registrar 238 ½ N. New Hampshire Avenue Los Angeles, CA PH(213) / ahurda@att.net CHECK # AMOUNT$ DATE RECEIVED NOTE: School/Event fees paid for a registrant may be transferred to another provided the registrar is notified by July 1st. Fees shall be refunded, with the exception of $25.00 retained for administrative costs, if the registrar is notified at least fourteen (14) days before the opening day of the School. Dean: Collette Andersen (808) Assistant Dean: Lita Santiago BIOLA UNIVERSITY Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA (562) STUDY OFFERINGS In John 10:10, Jesus proclaims, I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. God s ultimate will for humankind is that all persons will have fullness of life a life of wholeness & hope, a life of freedom from oppression, a life of justice & truth, a life of inner peace, and strength. As people of Christ, let us change what needs to be changed, say what needs to be said, do what needs to be done, and love as Christ loves us, so that all may have life and have it abundantly. Immigration in the Bible This is a spiritual growth study, which deals with the theme of how individuals, families, and communities are called to a life long journey of practicing forgiveness, justice, and reconciliation in our relational lives. This study aims to bring about personal and social transformation. Haiti This geographical study is an overview of the cultures that shaped Haiti s past and the ongoing legacy of colonialism, along with glimpses into the heart and soul of Haiti s people through pictures and Creole adages. The impact of the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake is also addressed. Poverty Poverty is a human rights issue with grave impact on women & children. This mission study will help us recognize the connection between Scripture, church tradition, compassion for the poor, social outreach & social justice. We will deepen our understanding of the realities of poverty and commit to solidarity with the poor through accompaniment & advocacy. Bridging Class The make-up of the bridging class is intentionally intergenerational on a one to one basis. Our hope is to encourage young women 18+, to attend School of Christian Mission and help them discover the gifts of community and experience their more seasoned Sisters in Christ have to offer as they learn and grow together SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION That All May Have Life BIOLA UNIVERSITY July 26-28, 2012 (Korean women) July 27-29, 2012 WHAT IS THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION? Schools of Christian Mission are opportunities to study a spiritual growth topic, a geographic area, and an issue impacting society. Participants grow in understanding of the mission of the church in the current world context. The studies give particular attention to the responsibilities of women in the fulfillment of mission. This mission education program strengthens the leadership and membership of United Methodist Women. Check us out on Facebook, You Tube, Twitter, Cal-Pac UMW Website. group.php?gid=

18 MISSION STUDIES REPORT YEAR Local Unit ;Church Person Reporting ;Office Held I. Studies Completed: Check one or More Completed by Unit A. Spiritual Growth ; B. Geographic Study ; C. Social Issue II. Title of Study Date(s) of Study Total Number of Hours No. in Attendance Resources Used III. Title of Study Date(s) of Study Total Number of Hours No. in Attendance Resources Used Unit President(signature) Date Pastor (signature) Date To qualify for a Mission Study Unit Certificate 4 hours must be devoted to the area of study.

19 Gifts & Graces For Potential Leadership on the Hawaii District UMW Team Talent Bank Form Please type of print neatly Date: Name Address Telephone: Home Cell Work Local Church Member: yes / no Age: (20 s,30 s,40 s, etc.) Languages Spoken Racial/EthnicGroup Employed: Yes No Full-Time Part-Time Retired Professional skills, job experiences Offices held in United Methodist Women Local (office/dates of service) District (office/dates of service) Conference (office/dates of service) Additional experience on the local, district, conference or general church level (other than UMW) or in the community: Areas of Special Interest and/or Concern secretarial creativity administration computer community newsletters nominations retreats spiritual life workshops global issues music social issues acctg/bookkeeping recruiting members community bldg. Other (please list) Which office(s) on the Hawaii District UMW Team would you most like, given the opportunity to serve? (Please number 1,2,3 etc. for preferences, #1 being top choice.) President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Social Action Spiritual Growth Ed.& Interp. Membership Nurture Outreach Program Resources Communication Nominations Young Woman Why are interested in this position and what qualifications do you feel you have for your office(s) of choice? Is it possible for you to be away from home or employment? (yes / no) Full Day Week-end Extended time Please give any other information you feel is pertinent: Return to Nomination Chair., Naty Lagaso, Wilou St., Aiea, HI 96801, (808) Rev. 9/24/11