July-August 2018 1 The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Vision of Kona United Methodist Church is growing disciples through worship, outreach, and living the gospel. Kona United Methodist church N e w s l e t t e r Pastor s Note (FROG) Vision Retreat/Survey The Holy Land Info Evangelism Training Welcoming Ministry (Outreach) Nurturing Ministry (Living the Gospel) Celebration Ministry (Worship) Ministry in District/CalPac Ministry Highlights Ministry Table/SPRC Message in Worship Laity Schedule Calendars Pages 1-7 Pages 8-14 Pages 15-21 Pages 22-26 Have something you d like to include in next month s newsletter? If so, please email your article to konaumcnewsletter@gmail.com by the 10th of Even Month (February, April, June, August, October, December) for the upcoming newsletter. Pastor s Note by Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn The Season of Annual Conference in the United Methodist Church (UMC) is about saying goodbyes and hellos under the itinerant system of the UMC. The goodbyes are always hard regardless how ready we are or not. On the other hand, hellos excite us with the fear of uncertainty. All of our goodbyes are sweet sorrow while all of our hellos are a new song that need little tune-ups. This has been especially true to the people of Kona UMC this year. On Sunday, June 10, the letter from the Hawaii District Office written by the Hawaii District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. SeHee Han was read by Kim Davison and Tavite Talasinga on behalf of Staff-Parish Relations Committee. It was about Rev. Malakai Tatafu s appointment to First Tongan UMC on the Oahu Island of Hawaii, effective July 1. Pastor Malakai has been with the people of Kona for 12 years. We were happy for him to become a senior pastor of that church, and yet sad that we need to say goodbye to him and his family. (cont. on page 2)
July-August 2018 2 (cont. from page 1, FROG) Likewise, we received another letter from the Hawaii District Office and read in church on Sunday, June 17. It was about Bishop Grant Hagiya s intention to appoint the Pastor Vaokotone (Tony) Teaupa as our Associate Pastor effective July 1, 2018. He is coming to us from Ewa Beach United Methodist Church on the Oahu Island of Hawaii. He has a deep interest and love for scripture and theology and seeks to connect it to everyday life. He values team ministry and his gift and skills are in teaching the Word of God, pastoral care, and small group ministries. One of the Methodist terms we use here is Appointment. The term appointment in the UMC is applied to the place or position to which the ordained minister has been assigned by the bishop. The clergy deployment system for the UMC is referred to as the itinerant system. Under this system ordained ministers are appointed or sent by the bishop to their assignments each year, usually from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, though the bishop may move any itinerant pastor at any time. The pastor who is staying at one church or the same ministry context more than a year means that the pastor has been re-appointed to the same ministry place each year. Rev. Malakai Tatafu has been with Kona UMC for 12 years. This means he has been re-appointed to Kona UMC for 11 times. The appointment in the itinerant system of the UMC is the unique obligation or duty or privilege of all ministers to uphold according to 329 of the Book of Discipline of the UMC. Let us welcome our new Associate Pastor, Rev. Vaokotone (Tony) Teaupa and his family while blessing Rev. Malakai Tatafu and his family on their new journey with First Tongan UMC. Let us hop together and jump over the challenges together by Fully Relying On God! Ribbit! ~ Pastor Sunny
July-August 2018 3 FORGING THE FUTURE: CREATING A PATHWAY OF DISCIPLESHIP In August 2016, we began the process of building a five-year strategic plan. We began the process with a Prayer Sermon Series encouraging the church to be in prayer to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit for capturing the vision of God for us. We conducted the congregational survey and had a vision retreat with the survey results to identify goals to build our future. The theme for the vision process of the year was Remember the Past, Celebrate the Present, and Envision the Future. We sharpened the mission/vision statement of the church while naming the core value and defining the ministry context and ministry philosophy CLay Leadership with openness. To guide us into the future, we grouped the ministries into three: the ministries of Welcoming, Nurturing, and Celebration. With this foundation, we created the 2017 vison theme- Transforming Vision into Reality- The Year of Implementation. To meet the mission of the church, we targeted three areas of the ministry- outreach, capital (plant, property, and equipment) improvement, and leadership development. We reshaped the ministry infrastructure of the church accordingly. Our 2018 vision theme is Transforming Vision into Reality The Year of Implementation. The goals driving our 2018 action plan capitalized on the strengths and weaknesses identified through the congregation survey. We created direction and challenges for growth in three areas: 1) Hospitality The nature of the people (friendly, caring, involved). What should we do in 2018 to strengthen this identity and help fulfill our mission? 2) Cultural Competence- Bonding together as a single Church. What action should we take to overcome some of the internal differences among our Church family? 3) Ministry with Young People- Sustaining our mission, we need to attract young adults and their young families. What actions do we need to take to increase our young membership? Our journey of growth and spirit continues. In July, the congregation and guests will be asked to complete a survey, like the surveys we have used to guide the vision process. This survey, in conjunction with the prior surveys results, and the results of our actions these past three years will help us build a collective body of information about how the congregation sees the progress in transforming vision into reality. The information from the surveys will help provide insight from the congregation and guests about how well we are doing on (cont. on page 4)
July-August 2018 4 (cont. from page 3, VISION) our journey to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The results will be summarized and shared as part of the August Vision Retreat as we set new goals for 2019, moving forward in growth and spirit. Vision Retreat Summary 2016 for 2017 Remember the Past, Celebrate the Present, and Envision the Future 2017 for 2018 Transforming Vision into Reality- The Year of Implementation 2018 for 2019 Forging the Future for KUMC- Creating a Pathway of Discipleship The action goals established in 2016 for 2017 were: Create an outreach sub-committee to identify needs not being met through existing resources and identify how we may be able to meet those needs. Establish an inventory to identify church members fields of expertise that can be drawn on to help meet the needs of the church. Create a complete compendium (resource guide) that identifies all church outreach ministries and services, including those in which we provide direct individual involvement, leadership, and/or financial support. Create a short-term plant (facilities), property, and equipment needs and improvements plan. Prepare a long-range capital investment and improvement plan. Develop a structure for a capital/ planned giving campaign and financial development committee. Assess the CLay Leadership Team structure and recommend changes for its successes. Review the performance and structure of the triad (worship, outreach, living the gospel) volunteer leadership model. The action goals established in 2017 for 2018 were: Strengthen our identity as a friendly, caring, involved church to help fulfill our mission (Hospitality). Create opportunities for the three cultural ministries to work and participate in fellowship together beyond Sunday church services (Cultural Competence). Increase the number of young families and youth to help ensure the future growth of Kona United Methodist Church (Ministry with Young People). The action goals for 2019 will be developed as part of the Vision Retreat on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from10:00 am to 1:00 pm at KUMC. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey which will be available at the Church, online on the church website (konaumc.com) or church Facebook page (www.facebook.com/konaumc/), and this newsletter (pg. 5 & 6) during the month of July. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Sunny, Kathleen Jaeger, or Tim Brady.
July-August 2018 5 2019 Forging the Future for KUMC In preparation for our third vision retreat, we once again are asking the congregation to participate in a survey. This survey has similar questions to the ones the congregation previously completed. The responses from this survey will be used in conjunction with the responses from the previous surveys to help build a historical body of information about how the congregation sees KUMC s progress of forging the future for KUMC. Our vision for the success of KUMC and our efforts to accomplish our mission- making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world - rest in the hands of our congregation which includes all of our members, guests, and visitors. You are a vital part of that success. Please complete the following questionnaire with as much detail as you would like to include. It is not necessary to sign the questionnaire, all members, guests, and visitors comments and contributions are welcome. Leave the questionnaire in the designated drop box. All responses will be aggregated and reported as part of the vision retreat on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10am-1pm. If you are a visitor, please check here before completing the survey. What motivated you to attend KUMC? VISION SURVEY FORM (1) Currently, what activities at KUMC excite you the most? What do you believe is the greatest challenge that KUMC faces now? What would you like to change if you could change ONE thing at KUMC? Where do you see KUMC in 5 years?
July-August 2018 6 VISION SURVEY FORM (2) KUMC Church Ministries Please rank each of the following statements from 1 to 10 where 1 is weak and 10 is strong. If you wish to add comments, please do so after each statement. The Welcoming Ministry is fulfilling the KUMC mission- making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through our Outreach Ministries. We are serving the needs of our community and identifying areas and persons whose needs are not being met and providing the leadership to help meet those needs. 1(weak) 2 3 4 5(average) 6 7 8 9 10(strong) The Nurturing Ministry is serving our community through our children, youth, and adult education services and our congregational care efforts. We are reaching out to these targeted groups to strengthen their faith and their commitment to be the people of God and keepers of the faith. 1(weak) 2 3 4 5(average) 6 7 8 9 10(strong) The Celebration Ministry is growing disciples through our worship, music, and fellowship ministries. Our Church is meeting the needs of those in attendance in our scheduled and planned services- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and other planned worship events. 1(weak) 2 3 4 5(average) 6 7 8 9 10(strong) Mahalo for your thoughtful responses and kind participation.
July-August 2018 7 2019 Holy Land Trip: Journey through the Bible with the People of Kona UMC will be a 16-Day trip including Cairo and the Route of the Exodus Extension Trip leaving from San Francisco on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 and arriving in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. We will return to USA on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The educational theme for this trip is Jesus: His life, His times, His land, His Hebrew faith. Here are the costs of trips based on 20 people in a group, not including tips, taxes and fees: 11 Days in Holy Land: $3,498 (including the roundtrip international airfare) 11 Days in Holy Land: $1,798 (Ground Trip Only, not including the airfare) 5 Days in Egypt (Cairo/Exodus): $ 998 We will visit Jericho, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Galilee, Nazareth, Samaria, Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea & more! Make the Journey through the Bible be your Lenten Journey for the year 2019. For more information, please contact Pastor Sunny. SPEAKER: Heather Lear, Director of Evangelism at the Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
July-August 2018 8 Outreach welcoming ministry T-shirt Sale Fundraiser T-shirts have been made with the new church logo to raise funds for the church. The cost: $15/Tshirt (S, M, L) and $20/ Tshirt (XL+). We encourage all church members to purchase at least one to support the church. Please speak to Larry Triplett for purchase or for more information. The Leadership Team of Kona United Methodist Church (KUMC) would like to form a Taskforce Team to prepare for KUMC s 30 th birthday next year. Please let Pastor Sunny know if you are interested in joining the team. Change for Cause is a coin-a-thon fundraiser. It is about raising extra kokua funds for helping the needy within the church and the surrounding community. A coin container to save your loose change is located at the Greeting Table each Sunday. Bring your container to church each week, and empty into the bowl at the Name Tag Table located between the kitchen and restrooms. Please speak to Darlene Wetzel or Judy Ross for more information. The Outreach Ministry of our Tongan & Samoan Language Ministries feeds the homeless at the homeless shelter on the third Tuesday of the month at 12noon. Please speak to Pastor Tony or Navy Mareko. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 12noon to 3pm at the home of Charlot Bryant (77-127 Kalaniuka St., Holualoa; 808-315-7806)! In August, however, we will meet on August 10, and then we will have a break till September 21. Open to all ladies in KUMC and we would love for you to come. Bring your sewing machine and your supplies. We have a real nice time together while making a difference in the world! Have a question? Please speak to Charlot Bryant! Join Pastor Sunny PASTOR S OFFICE Thursdays, 9am-11am @ Daylight Mind Coffee Company (on the first floor lanai) for breezes, laughter, and fellowship!
July-August 2018 9 Outreach welcoming ministry First Sunday of the Month MONTH POUNDS DOLLARS January 31 $189 February 173 $214 March 39 $243 Our June donations were down to the lowest since January. TOTAL 365 $1,094 The need for non-perishable food and cash donations has risen dramatically with the eruption in Puna. The Kona Food Basket has had to supply more food for the people in shelters. There has also been more demand in Kona because people are moving over here to live with friend and family or on the beach. Please donate all the food you can and write a check to help the Food Basket meet the added demands of these trying times. ~Jim and Sharon Skibby April 44 $193 May 44 $155 June 34 $100 On the last Saturday of each month at 8am, the church has a work party with brunch at the parsonage. All are welcome!
July-August 2018 10 Living the gospel nurturing ministry OVERVIEW OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS For Keiki Keiki in elementary school meet on Sunday mornings to talk about Bible stories, do puzzles, games and crafts. For the month of July the keiki are reading parables : The 2 Houses, the 2 Debtors, the Mustard Seed and yeast, the Pharisee and the tax collector, and the 10 talents. In August they will look at the stories about the man in synagogue, Mary and Martha, the woman at the well, and the man by the pond. Believe me, the children get into it. Our Keiki teachers have been doing this for many years and are conscientious and skilled.
July-August 2018 11 Living the gospel nurturing ministry Fellowship: Youth Camp (July 16-18) is open to all students who will be in Intermediate or High School next school season and those who recently graduated. Registration forms will be on the sign up table and from Kathleen Jaeger. We are also looking for adults who will camp with us to provide supervision, help the youth cook meals, and work alongside the campers to make Camp Mekokiko beautiful. This is very civilized camping with inside plumbing, real beds or cots, unless you bring your own tent, then you can camp that way. See Kathleen Jaeger to volunteer. You will experience three days of good memories and fun. End of Summer/Beginning of school Party TBA Sunday Class: Following our curriculum materials, Bible Lessons for Youth, we are studying Faith. In July we will continue looking into the threats and struggles of the early church as they attempted to follow Jesus. In August we will examine the stories of Daniel and his companions as they try to live out their faith in a hostile and foreign land. They succeed through obedience to God s will and remembering God is always with them. The Youth class is pleased with the new cabinetry installed in the classroom. Our thanks to those who made this happen. Kona United Methodist Church; 74-4960 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI; 808-329-5842
July-August 2018 12 Living the gospel nurturing ministry Every year Kona United Methodist church (KUMC) assists the Ulu Wini Ministries with their backpack drive for the children living in their apartment complex. Both KUMC and Ulu Wini ministries believe in treating all people with dignity, compassion and spiritual excellence. This year the need is for 124 backpacks filled with school supplies. There are 60 children in kindergarten through 5 th grade, 30 children 6 th through 8 th grade and 34 youth in grades 9 through 12. All children need 1 binders, dividers, Kleenex, paper towels, and sanitizers. Middle school children need 3 prong folders, 3 ring binders, composition tablets, pocket folders, colored pencils, glue sticks, highlighters, pencils, index cards, binder, paper, and a handheld sharpener, and erasers. The youth need the same and also sheet holders, calculators, note pads, pens, rulers and more. Collections formally started on June 24 th, and the last day for collecting backpacks and supplies is July 22 nd.
July-August 2018 13 Living the gospel nurturing ministry Wednesday Afternoon Adult Study 3:30pm-4:30pm, starting September Wednesday Afternoon Adult Study Group will take on a new book, Unafraid: Living With Courage in Uncertain Times, by Adam Hamilton starting September. Unafraid deals with the complications that fear, anxiety and worry infiltrate our lives holding us back from fulfillment and joy. Please speak to Pastor Sunny or Luther Matsen if you have any questions. Come and join us! Thursday Afternoon Adult Study Trinity Bible Studies 3:30pm-4:30pm, starting September Trinity Bible Studies is a curriculum developed by the office of the Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church. The overall purpose of the study is to know the facts of the Bible and its meaning, and then apply to life wherever we are now. The Fact-Meaning- Application is the desired process of the study. The scope of the study is from Genesis to Revelation divided into two sections: The Old Testament and the New Testament. We get a rough draft of the curriculum and edit/modify it as it fits us based on the praxis of Grace Theology in Kona, Hawaii. All are invited to join the study. Please speak to Pastor Sunny. The July Ladies Luncheon will be on Wednesday, the 18th at 11:30a.m. The luncheon will be at Tropics Tap House (78-6831 Alii Dr.; 808-498-4507). Remember to bring an inspirational quote or a short story to share. Please contact Charlot Bryant at 808-315-7806 if you have any questions. NOTE: No meeting in Aug.
July-August 2018 14 Living the gospel nurturing ministry Food For Thought. Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables By Teri King Nurturing Ministry Lay Leader When I was talking with a stranger about the Bible, we landed on the question of why Jesus spoke in parables and talked about Matthew 13:13. (Jesus said) Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. In the chapter where Jesus said this, further explanations were 1) they [disciples], but not others were given the right/responsibility to know, and 2) whoever finds understanding, more will be given. Jesus also explained that people in general had come to having dull hearts neither seeing rightly, nor hearing rightly, nor understanding rightly. As the stranger and I talked, we came to an agreement that understanding God and other deep issues of life was never an easy thing. Rather, humans need to search and reach to God for answers. When we reach out to God in prayer, God does not fail us, though sometimes the answers are slow in coming. And often the searching reveals surprises that we were not looking for. The Lord wants us to understand as much as we are able. We who believe in the Messiah are meant to find all the answers that will bring healing and purifying to our souls, so that we can live a life that will draw others to know the spiritual blessings that will come in having a deep soul relationship with God. There truly are no joys that compare to the joy of being the recipient of God s love. What do you think?
July-August 2018 15 WORSHIP CELEBRATION ministry SUNDAY WORSHIP 07/01 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost [Outdoor Worship & Potluck Picnic @ Old Airport @ 10am) Holy Communion & Anointing with Oil; Tongan Choir Singing Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: John 13:34-35 Scripture Reading for the Week: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Families of the Week: The McHugh Family, The Meservey Family, The Miller Family 07/08 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Samoan Choir Singing; the Praise Worship Team leads the worship opening. Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: Acts 1:8 Scripture Reading for the Week: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Families of the Week: The Monk Family, The Naitoko Family, The O Kelly Family 07/15 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Special Music Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: Romans 1:17 Scripture Reading for the Week: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34 Families of the Week: The Okimoto Family, The Paogofie Family, The Polelei Family 07/22 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Samoan Choir Singing; the Praise Worship Team leads the worship opening; Backpack Blessing Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Scripture Reading for the Week: 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Families of the Week: The Pyun Family, The Reid Family, The Ross Family 07/29 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Creative Worship Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: John 6:24-35 Scripture Reading for the Week: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 Families of the Week: The Scoufos Family, The Seevers Family, The Senituri Family
July-August 2018 16 WORSHIP CELEBRATION ministry SUNDAY WORSHIP 08/05 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion & Anointing with Oil; Tongan Choir Singing Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: John 6:35, 41-51 Scripture Reading for the Week: 2 Samuel 18:5-9; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51 Families of the Week: The Shields Family, The Sipinga Family, The Skibby Family 08/12 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Samoan Choir Singing; the Praise Worship Team leads the worship opening. Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Scripture Reading for the Week: 1 Kings 2:10-12; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Families of the Week: The Solofa Family, The Sower Family, The Swanson Family 08/19 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Special Music Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: 1 John 3:18 Scripture Reading for the Week: 1 Kings 8:1-11; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 Families of the Week: The Swedelius Family, The Takai family, The Semisi Talasinga Family 08/26 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Samoan Choir Singing; the Praise Worship Team leads the worship opening. Scripture Verse for Lectio Divina: Revelations 3:20 Scripture Reading for the Week: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8 Families of the Week: The Tavite Talasinga Family, The Tatafu Family, The Taufa Family On the first Sunday of the month, Communion on Wheels is offered to those who desire to partake the communion wherever they are. Please speak to Pastor Sunny.
July-August 2018 17 WORSHIP CELEBRATION ministry Anointing with Oil Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. (James 5:13-14 NRSV) We are continually being blessed and feel privileged to anoint & pray healing for the sick. After Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month, the congregation is invited to stop by the prayer stations & receive prayer. In Christ's love, Patricia Matsen (ptdm@aloha.net) The Fellowship After Church Ministry would like to encourage you to sign up to bring in refreshments before bringing those goodies. The sign-up sheet is on the cork board in the kitchen. Needed Donations: Plastic Forks, Kona Coffee Donations are appreciated. For any questions, please speak to Dennis Bensen.
July-August 2018 18 Ministry in district/cal-pac Bishop Grant Hagiya will be meeting with clergy and laity in the Hawaii District regarding the Way Forward decision. He will be speaking to the district and will listen to your concerns and questions. All are welcome to join. Commission on the Way Forward BISHOP GRANT HAGIYA Date & Time: Saturday, July 14; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Aiea Korean UMC (99-550 Kulawea St., Aiea) Please make sure to register as a church for this event. Registration forms were sent out by email and are also available by request. Deadline to turn in your registration is Monday, July 9th. More information on the Way Forward can be found at this link: Click Here http://www.calpacumc.org/ prayer-2/prayer-for-the-way-forward-2017-cal-pac/ The United Methodist Women Hawaii District and the Kilohana UMC are having a benefit concert to support the UMW HI District and Kilohana UMC Flood Relief. There is also a Luau that will benefit the UMW Legacy Fund, which is a National Legacy Fund. Please contact Kris Crabbe at 808-373-3373 for more information. Ta's Pupu'a & Friends Benefit Concert Friday, July 27, 7:30pm at Aiea Korean UMC Legacy Luau Saturday, July 28, 5:00pm at Kilohana UMC in Niu Valley
July-August 2018 19 Ministry in district/cal-pac Theme: YOU BELONG HERE! When: July 9-11, 2018 Where: Christ United Methodist Church Ohana Conference is bringing together clergywomen with Pan- Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds. Speakers at the conference include Bishop Grant Hagiya, DS Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han, Rev. Dr. Linita Moa, and Rev. Dr. HiRho Park.
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July-August 2018 22 Ministry Kona UMC Be sure to visit the Ministry Table and Ministry Bulletin Boards on Sundays, before and/or after the worship service. You will find information and sign-ups for various Kona UMC Ministry opportunities. We welcome your participation in any or all of these current Kona UMC Ministries: Adult Education / Bible Study Breaking Bread Bunch (BBB) Care Ministry Fellowship After Church Music Ministry Outreach Ministry Prayer Ministry Sew & Sow Ministry Women Build Worship Ministry Youth Group Summer Retreat Would you like to experience God through the ministry of Usher/Greeting on Sundays? If yes, please contact Kim Davison! We strive to fulfill the Mission of the United Methodist Church by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and the Vision of Kona UMC by growing disciples through worship, outreach, and living the gospel. Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) would like to inform the congregation about the relationship change of our English Choir Director, Bernaldo Evangelista, to the church. His working relationship with Kona United Methodist Church (KUMC) will be changed from a paid-staff to an independent contractor as of August 31, 2018. This change will benefit Bernaldo with the freedom to accept other job opportunities, yet remain active in the KUMC congregation. During this transition, Dick Shields will act as volunteer English Choir Director, starting in August. Thank you, Dick, for your willingness to step up in ministry by sharing your musical gifts with KUMC. Please speak to one of SPRC members if you have any questions. STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (SPRC) SPRC Chairperson: Doug Scoufos Pastors: Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn, Rev. Vaokotone (Tony) Teaupa Lay Leaders: Kathleen Jaeger, Tavite Talasinga, Donny Aveai Class of 2018: Kim Davison, Semisi Talasinga Class of 2019: Colleen McHugh, Lome Vole, Loumaile Hungalu Class of 2020: Navy Mareko, Darlene Wetzel, Doug Scoufos
July-August 2018 23 Message in Worship 07/01 Ephesians 4:1-7 All for One and One for All 07/08 John 13:34-35 Bible: What Does Love Require of Me 07/15 Acts 1:8 Bible: It Starts with ONE 07/22 Romans 1:17 Bible: A Life-Changing Letter 07/29 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Bible: God s Will for Us in Christ Jesus 08/05 John 6:24-35 Catch the Moment 08/12 John 6:35, 41-51 What Price Bread? 08/19 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Bible: Sola Scriptura 08/26 1 John 3:18 Bible: Love with Words or Actions 07/07 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Something Special 07/14 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Our Faithful God 07/21 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 One Master, One Message 07/28 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 All I Need! 08/04 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 Communicating the Answer 08/11 Navy Mareko, preaching 08/18 1 Corinthians 2:9-3:9 Three Kinds of People 08/25 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Giving an Account
July-August 2018 24 Laity Worship Responsibilities July & August Date Altar (color) Lay Leader and Liturgist Sunday School Keiki Youth Group Acolyte Sermon 07/01 07/08 07/15 07/22 07/29 (green) Peta Mareko Tavite Talasinga Rev. Teaupa Greeters: Joyce Brady & Larry Triplett Ushers: Donny Avea i, Luther Matsen, Navy Mareko, Jim Skibby, Tim Brady, Larry Triplett (green) Joyce Brady Donny Avea i Jim Skibby Laura Ankrum Alice Avea i Greeters: Paulina & George Ikeda, Karen von Kaenel Ushers: Beth Reid, Terry Triplett, Sue Pyun, Larry Triplett, Joyce Brady, Linda Meservey (green) Charlene & Grechen Mareko Kathleen Jaeger Navy Mareko Judy Hollingshead Sulu Falefa Greeters: Linda Meservey, Lisa Uemura Ushers: Donny Avea i, Luther Matsen, Navy Mareko, Jim Skibby, Tim Brady, Larry Triplett (green) Sue Pyun Teri King Rev. Davison Janet McHugh Tupu Paogofie Greeters: Barbara Conway, Beth Reid, Joyce Brady Ushers: Arnold von Kaenel, Terry Triplett, Sue Pyun, Tim Brady, Joyce Brady, Larry Triplett (green) Dennis Bensen Linda Meservey Remain in Connie Zaun Colleen McHugh Valelia Senituri Service Greeters: Sandra Gray, Jeff Hill Ushers: Donny Avea i, Luther Matsen, Navy Mareko, Jim Skibby, Sue Pyun, Beth Reid Beach Service Elizabeth Warren Rev. Dr. Ahn Kathleen Jaeger Gareth Warren Rev. Dr. Ahn Kathleen Jaeger Turi Avea i Rev. Dr. Ahn Kathleen Jaeger Raka Barrett Rev. Dr. Ahn David Falefa Rev. Dr. Ahn 08/05 08/12 08/19 08/26 (green) Moli Clemons Tavite Talasinga Rev. Teaupa Shery Talasinga Peta Mareko Remain in Service Greeters: Joyce & Tim Brady Ushers: Donny Avea i, Luther Matsen, Navy Mareko, Jim Skibby, Tim Brady, Larry Triplett (green) Karen von Kaenel Donny Avea i Luther Matsen Laura Ankrum Alice Avea i Greeters: Phyllis & Ron James Ushers: Beth Reid, Terry Triplett, Sue Pyun, Larry Triplett, Joyce Brady, Linda Meservey (green) Alofa & Tupu Mareko Joyce Brady Rev. Jones Judy Holingshead Sulu Falefa Greeters: Sue Pyun, Pat Aldred Ushers: Donny Avea i, Luther Matsen, Navy Mareko, Jim Skibby, Tim Brady, Larry Triplett (green) Sue Pyun Jim Monk Pat Aldred Janet McHugh Tupu Paogofie Greeters: Paulina & George Ikeda, Pat Hidano Ushers: Pat Aldred, Terry Triplett, Sue Pyun, Tim Brady, Joyce Brady, Beth Reid Navy Mareko Rev. Dr. Ahn Kathleen Jaeger Nina Mareko Jim Monk Kathleen Jaeger Setu Vole Rev. Dr. Ahn Kathleen Jaeger Elizabeth Warren Rev. Dr. Ahn Please speak to Kim Davison if you are interested in serving God by leading God s ministry as a team with others at KUMC. Please speak to Larry Triplett if you would like to join the Ministry of Ushers.
July-August 2018 25 2018 July Activities in the Life of Kona UMC Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 10am Outdoor Worship & Church Potluck Picnic with Communion & Anointing Oil 2 3 4 Office Closed 5 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor s Office @ Daylight 6 12pm Sew & Sow @ Charlot s home 7 5am Morning Svc 7pm Tongan Svc 6pm Samoan Svc 8 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki & Youth Sunday School, Food Basket 10:15am Leadership Team Mtg 9 10 11 12 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 13 14 5am Morning Svc 10am-1pm Commission on the Way Forward Meeting at Aiea Korean UMC 3pm Tongan White Sunday Svc 7pm Tongan Svc 6pm Samoan Svc 15 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 3pm Tongan Svc 16 17 12pm Homeless Feeding @ Shelter 18 11:30am Ladies Luncheon @ Tropics Tap House 19 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor s Office @ Daylight 20 12pm Sew & Sow @ Charlot s home 21 5am Morning Svc Youth Camp @ Camp Mekokiko 7pm Tongan Svc 6pm Samoan Svc 7:15pm Worship Mtg 22 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki & Youth Sunday School, Backpack Blessing 3pm Tongan Svc 23 24 25 26 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor s Office @ Daylight 27 28 5am Morning Svc 8am Work Party 7pm Tongan Svc 6pm Samoan Svc 7pm Tongan Fundraiser 29 Creative Svc 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki Sunday School 3pm Tongan Svc 30 31 BIRTHDAY 03 Kaufo ou Tatafu; 11 Loretta Okimoto; 14 Dan Dusschee, Minnie Brady; 15 Karin Ameika; 16 Mel McCleary; 20 Doug Scoufos; 23 Alec Ankrum, Larry Triplett, Semisi Talasinga; 24 Teri King; 30 Dick Shields; 31 Pat Aldred WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 01 Charles O Kelly & Charlene Amsden; 02 Bob & Diana Butler; 03 Bob & Coe Ann Gierke, Bill & Kathleen Jaeger; 04 Loumaile & Winnie Hungalu; 10 Dick & Cheryl Shields; 11 Jim & Kaye Houk; 18 Walter & Nancy Chung, Sung & Sunny Ahn; 20 Leslie & Annirene Miller; 23 Bill & Pattie Woolsey
July-August 2018 26 2018 August ACTIVITIES in the LIFE of Kona UMC... Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday BIRTHDAY 02 Patricia Matsen; 03 Elenoa Tatafu; 04 Kaysha Vole; 05 Gareth Warren; 08 Nita Polelei; 09 Peno Vaiula; 10 Solinu u Warren; 11 Sung Ahn; 16 Coe Ann Gierke; Karen von Kaenel; 17 Bettie Sowers; 18 Jim Houk; 21 Taipaleti (Joe) Langi WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 12 Ken & Kim Davison; 15 Tony & Pat Aldred; 17 James & Karin Ameika; 26 Navy & Peta Mareko; 28 Leo & Marilyn Koschella 1 7pm Tongan Svc 2 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor s Office @ Daylight 6pm Samoan Svc 3 4pm English Choir 4 5am Morning Svc 5 8:30am Worship Svc with Communion & Anointing Oil, Keiki Sunday School, Food Basket 10:15am Evangelism Training 3pm Tongan Svc 6 7 8 7pm Tongan Svc 9 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 6pm Samoan Svc 10 NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DUE 12pm Sew & Sow @ Charlot s home 4pm English Choir 11 5am Morning Svc 12 8:30am Worship Svc,, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 10:15am Board of Trustees Mtg 3pm Tongan Svc 13 14 15 7pm Tongan Svc 16 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 6pm Samoan Svc 7:15pm Worship Mtg 17 4pm English Choir 18 5am Morning Svc 8am Work Party 19 8:30am Worship Svc,, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 20 21 12pm Homeless Feeding @ Shelter 22 11:30am Ladies Luncheon 23 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor s Office @ Daylight 24 25 5am Morning Svc 10am-1pm Vision Retreat 3pm Tongan Svc 7pm Tongan Svc 6pm Samoan Svc 4pm English Choir 26 8:30am Worship Svc,, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 3pm Tongan Svc 27 28 29 7pm Tongan Svc 30 8-9am Splashers Men s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor s Office @ Daylight 6pm Samoan Svc 31 4pm English Choir 7pm Tongan Fundraiser