The Vision Kona United Methodist Church KONA UNITED

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KONA UMC 7 4 ‐ 4 9 6 0 P a l a n i R o a d , K a i l u a ‐ Ko n a H I 9 6 7 40 Phone : ( 808 ) 329 ‐5842 Ema i l : konaumc@hawa i i . r r. c om WEB : WWW.KONAUMC .ORG

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.

Pastor’s Note (FROG) Office Volunteers SPRC / Notice Tongan Ministry

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Random Reflections Ladies Luncheon Thursday Mornings @ Daylight Mind

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Welcoming Ministry (Outreach) Nurturing Ministry (Living the Gospel)

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Celebration Ministry (Worship) Ministry in District Calendar

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N E W S L E T T E R

Since July of last year, the leadership team of the church has been facilitating the visioning process to set our ministry compass for the next 5 upcom‐ing years. We started the process by conducting the congregational survey and the initial process was finished with the Visioning Retreat on Satur‐day, August 20. Through the first phase of the vi‐sioning process, we defined the mission and vi‐

sion statements along with the core value of the church and the mission field. The outcome of the first phase of the visioning process was presented at the September Church Council and adopted. With these, we moved on to the second phase of the visioning process which was the stage of cre‐ating a ministry plan. This phase got started with the formation of three taskforce teams—Community Assessment, Capital Assessment, and Leadership Assessment. Each taskforce team studied the given ministry area, created its own action plan and determined how it will accom‐plish the topics identified in the visioning direc‐tion. Each team finished its task and reported back to the Church Council

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with a proposal at the 2017 January Church Council meeting. There was a discussion and approval of the three taskforce reports. Here are the key attributes of the reports that were approved:

• Community Assessment Taskforce Team (Leader: Karen von Kaenel; Members: Dennis Bensen & Jim Monk): Working on a tri‐fold pamphlet which will outline available municipal, county, and state resources available for those in need. Prayer group suggested as an entry mechanism to identify needs of individuals who could be referred to existing community programs. There will be a follow‐up with Karen Von Kaenel for further infor‐mation on pamphlet development, objectives, and time line.

• Capital Assessment Taskforce Team (Leader: Rev. Malakai Tatafu; Members: Donny Aveai, Wynn Hollingshead, Tavite Talasinga, Connie Zaun, Arnold von Kaenel): Identified three major needs: Storage, Second Parsonage, and Security.

(1) Storage: need to make airtight and secure. Need for new space with growing congregation and needs. Discussion of the utilization of current space in classrooms. (2) Second Parsonage: will be a large capital improvement; timing will rely on capital campaign to raise funds; will be part of a long term plan. (3) Security: Looking at security gate for property; future storage plans will take into account need for security.

• Leadership Assessment Taskforce Team (Leader: Kathleen Jaeger; Members: Alex Okimoto, Rev. Dr. Lucy Jones, Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn): An organization's leadership structure determines how workflow, accountability and authority work together. The proposed leadership is called “CLay” Leadership focusing on the spirit of collaboration between Clergy and Lay. It is nonhierarchical leadership forming a structure with decentralized authority and fewer levels while respecting the role of Appointed Pastors directed by the Book of Discipline. In this leadership, clergies are the equippers/resource persons, not the doers of the ministry. They are equipping lay leaders to do the ministry. The proposed leadership infrastructure is a dual focused management approach that works to‐wards what is best for individuals and what is best for a group as a whole simultaneously within the boundary of the mission/vision of the church based on the core value. It is composed of the governing body and ministry body. The governing body is called “CLay” Leadership Team function‐ing almost like the Administrative Board/Church Council in the old structure. It is the decision making body of the church supporting the ministries of the church. The ministry

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body is divided into three groups such as worship, outreach, and living the gospel based on the vi‐sion statement of the church. “CLay” Leaders are the facilitators in each ministry who identify the passion/gift to form a ministry—passion/gift driven ministry! The diagram below is the summary of the report:

Please contact the taskforce team leaders or mem‐bers if you have any questions. Now, we are moving on to the third phase of the visioning process set‐ting up the specific goals for the year 2017 and 2018.

Please feel free to contact the taskforce team lead‐ers or members or the “CLay” Leadership Team Leaders (Tim Brady, Rev. Malakai Tatafu, Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn) if you have any questions or concerns. By Fully Relying On God, I believe that we as the unifying community of faith in Jesus Christ can wit‐ness the power of resurrection and revival again in the 21st Century. God is surely at work in us and through us. Let it be so continually! Ribbit!

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The church office has been open from Monday through Friday, 9:30am‐11:30am because of our caring church office volunteers. Sue Pyun and Coe Ann Gierke retired from this office ministry in January. Thank you both for taking the ministry of office passionately. Thank you also for those who volunteer for the ministry of office in the morning such as Becky Walton & Margaret Phipps

(Monday), Marilyn Koschella & Pat Aldred (Tuesday), Sandra Gray (Wednesday), Joyce Brady (Thursday), and Kim Davison (Friday). PS: Church office open MondayThursday, 9:30am3:30pm & Friday, 9:3011:30am!

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The office of Kona United Methodist Church is in the process of updating its congregation information data. Please fill out the “Personal Profile” form and take a picture for the picto‐rial directory. Please speak to Kim Davison for more information.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is charged with managing the manpower needs of the church. We assist the pastors and lay leaders in overseeing all of the little details that go along with managing the church staff and volunteers as directed by the Book of Discipline. This past year was a big year for us. In addition to welcoming our new pastor and helping the trustees spiff up the parsonage, we designed an employee handbook, updated all job descriptions, created a Safe Sanctuary Policy and several other official documents, which were then reviewed and adopted by the church council. In addition, we had the privilege of interviewing and hiring our awesome new Administrative Assistant, Shery Talasinga in January 2017, and having Dick Shields as our Interim English Choir

Director, granting the request of our English Choir Director, Bernaldo Evangelista, a Leave of Absence status in February 2017. Pictured, left to right: Loumaile Hungalu; Kim Davison; Charlene Amsden (SPRC Chair); Lisa Uemura (Vice-Chair); Colleen McHugh (Recorder); Peta Mareko; Danny Aveai (Lay Leader); Semesi Talasinga Not Pictured: Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn; Rev. Malakai Tatafu; Kathleen Jaeger (Lay Leader); Joan Chong; and Inoke Manuofetoa. SPRC Working For You! Charlene Amsden SPRC Chair

SPRC Staff Parish

Relations Committee

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Class Meeting helps to build up the church

The influence of Wesley’s class meetings became the concrete foun‐dation of how the people of Tonga do their services, and it is still strongly practiced in the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga today. Not only in the Island of Tonga, but it is in the ministries of Tongans in the oversea lands also. Without class meetings, the church does not function well to strengthen the spiritual life of people.

Through class meetings, people create a rhythm of spiritual life. They fast every day and create an early morning service if they meet in the morning. Each group takes a responsibility in creating a meaningful worship gathering on Sunday: one group designing the Sunday morning worship while others preparing a song as a choir sings and a feast for the morning. The class meeting is a way of inviting people to the fellowship of believers and growing them as the disciples of Jesus Christ. The mutuality in relationship is the virtue of the class meetings. When a member of the group leaves to another island, the other group members donate whatever they can to help the person. When that person comes back, s/he brings back whatever s/he can to the group for sharing.

The people in the class meetings influence the surrounding community also. All Wesleyan Churches of Tonga have Sunday Schools every Sunday and create small groups by assigning their members to a group of five to ten families. Every Monday each group meets. The Wesleyan Church of Tonga has a department of Evangelism and Christian Education. It has built five colleges, seven high schools, and an elementary school in each village of Tonga for children attending without any fee. Each Wesleyan college has its own class meetings every morning before school. Through class meetings, the Wesleyan Churches of Tonga transform the life of the community.

The class meetings of Wesleyan Church in Tonga have a similar purpose to the class meetings of the founding father, John Wesley, started in England. They share the word of God, confess to each other, help each other’s needs, and develop the characters of Christ in the life of each member. The structure of Wesley’s class meeting is the most popular way of doing ministry for the Wesleyans in Tonga.

Most of the people of Tonga are independent; there are not that many jobs or factories. They mostly depend on each other and what they can get from their crops. The class meetings then become helpful in the way Tongan people live because it is one of the ways to help each other out. Today 90% of the population of Tonga belongs to the Wesleyan church because of the ministry each class meeting offers to each other and others in the commu‐nity. The ministry of Wesleyan Church in Tonga is strong and ac‐tive in the community because of class meetings.

~ Pastor Malakai Tongan Language Ministry New Year’s Eve service presenters.

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Malo E Lelei Kona UMC Friends and Family,

I am honored to once again serve as the lay leader of the Tongan language ministry for 2017. We welcomed the new year by worshipping and lifting our voices in prayer and song during our annual New Year’s Eve service. The prayers and praise con‐tinued through the first week of the year, which we refer to as Holy Week. During Holy Week we gather for a scripture message and join together in prayer with a specific theme in mind. On Monday, the prayer focus was giving thanks and praise to our Almighty God for bringing us into a new year of life, and recommitting our‐selves to follow Him no matter what life brings in the new year. Tuesday's theme was to pray for the mission of the United Method‐ist Church, and all the different councils, com‐mittees, agencies, and leaders at all levels of the church. Wednesday, prayers were offered for the social, economic, and political issues facing our country. On Thursday night we offered prayers of peace for the world. On Friday Rev. Tatafu led the closing service with the prayer focusing on our continual walk in the light of Jesus and having the guidance of the Holy Spirit throughout the new year. I want to thank the families that provided dinner during the fellowship time following the services. I also want to acknowledge and thank those who came to lend a hand for the church cleaning day on Satur‐day. I look forward to serving our Heavenly Father and our church throughout this year. May the light of Christ guide you and light your way! Blessings, Tavite Talasinga

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Jigsaw Puzzles

February weather in the middle of the “contiguous” United States can be described in many ways. “Pleasant” or “predictable” would not be in that list of descriptors. You may enjoy 70’ weather on Monday only to be awaked with a Tuesday forecast of 17’ with wind chills in single digits. When that combines with precipitation the chances for school closures is high. During those days off work my philosophy was that, since I was not expecting to be home, I could choose to either try to accomplish something…. or not. This could be the time to paint that bathroom, organize reci‐pes, etc. or, the kids and I may choose to bake cookies, watch movies all day in baggy sweat‐pants, pop popcorn, play games…. or work jigsaw puzzles. Often Bill would have surprised us with a new puzzle – just in case. This winter has been difficult for me, though not due to the weather. I have felt unsettled, off‐balance, out of focus. If the calendar had not in‐sisted it was time to put up the Christmas tree, it may have not ever been done. I have no idea why, nor do I know what to do about it, nor am I asking for solutions or a fix, but somewhere between our Studio Tour in November, the holidays and New Year I found myself at the table working on a jig‐saw puzzle. The one I selected turned out to be a challenge. I just could not find a clear area to focus upon, a point around which to start building. So, I would work awhile on the border, then some on the “fur” or the “trees”. While I would get some pieces together and was making some progress, nothing seemed to be clearly pointing to the best way to reach the solution. I began to feel as if I was looking at my life. I had been moving from one “task” to another. Doing them but without feeling as if it made much differ‐

ence if I did so or not. Nor did I feel I had a direc‐tion or purpose other than to “just get it done.” On the puzzle, as I searched for a piece to fit into a skinny gap in the edge, I found two edge pieces that fit together and were not only the wrong color for the gap, but way too wide. If they were to fit anywhere it would result in a puzzle that was NOT a rectangle. But, they obviously were a part of this puzzle. As much as I tried, these pieces were not going to work. I finally discov‐ered that it wasn’t me. Apparently during manu‐facture the machine that cuts the pieces must have left one of my pieces at the factory, while at the same time giving me two exact copies of the same piece. When I removed those twin pieces, I did fine. Well, better. I eventually finished the puzzle, threw away the unnecessary pieces, took it apart, taped the box closed and put it in the “garage sale” bag. (So, next November if you buy it, you will have one missing edge piece, but no extra pieces.) Now is the time in my rambling to make sense of this rather than just tell a sad story of my life. I ponder two ways to go: 1) An individual one in which I relate to how we get ourselves so very busy with things and just get tired, lose the pas‐sion for doing them or much of anything. Maybe we need to throw away the extra pieces, unneces‐sary parts that really don’t do much for us or our mission in life; and 2) I think of our church lead‐ership and the processes we have been working through as we strive to organize ourselves differ‐ently to create the best scenario to use our gifts and talents to fulfill our mission as KUMC. There seem to be some areas with missing pieces – or pieces not yet located. In other areas, we may have pieces that no longer fit our mission and ul‐timately our efforts may be

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misplaced. Perhaps these should be eliminated or changed and re‐modeled into something that will speak to our mis‐sion. Unlike a jigsaw puzzle, being a Christian is never “done.” We will never have all the pieces in place. Sometimes when we think we are doing well and close to reaching a place to stop and rest, the “puzzle” itself changes and a whole new area ap‐pears needing us to find what fits within this new structure. As for me, I am feeling better. The puzzles are put away, as is the extra table (and the Christmas tree). I enjoyed visits with both of my sisters and am now feeling more like myself. Now if the VOG would just go away… God is good. All the time. Kathleen Jaeger, Lay Leader, English Language Ministry

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Bring your donation to church on the first Sunday of each month. There will be a basket to the right of the altar for food and a bowl on the altar for cash and checks. Please speak to Jim and Sharon Skibby if you have any questions.

PS: Food Basket donation in January was 28 lbs of food and $110 in cash. Let’s see if we can do even better in February!

First Sunday Of the Month

The Music Ministry of Kona UMC is happy to announce that we will be holding a PRE VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT at our church on MON‐DAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2017 at 5pm. This is an effort involving the three language choirs, Samoan, English, and Tongan. We are hoping to use proceeds from this event to pro‐vide scholarship assistance to our graduating seniors as well as to provide needed funds to the church's Music Ministry. We will start off with dinner, fol‐lowed by entertainment. Tickets for this event are on sale. Ticket prices are: $15 for child 11yrs ‐ adult; $6 for child 4‐10 yrs.; free for child 3 yrs. and under; $40 for family of 4 or more members. The ticket price includes buffet dinner, entertainment, and one family/couple/individual professional photograph. Donations are welcome. Please speak to Gloria Juan for more information.

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Thank you, Kona UMC, for the youth group t‐shirts and for all the car washes and bake sales you've had to raise money for Delana Secondary School! Their library was destroyed by Cyclone Winston, and your gift will make a big difference! Wes and Jerusha Neal (Advance #3021963 and #3021964)

Our Graduating Seniors: 1. Rama Barrett (Konawaena High School) 2. Viliami Kaea (Konawaena High School) 3. Myah Kari (Kealakehe High School) 4. Simaima Lapa (Kamehameha High School) 5. Fóou Manuofetoa (Kealakehe High school) 6. BJ Mareko‐Berdon (Kealakehe High School)

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All Stitched Up! Did you know that Kona UMC (KUMC) has a sewing ministry? A group of sewists meets at KUMC on the first and third Friday of every month from 12noon to 3pm and sew up a storm. So far we have completed 42 dresses for school girls in Haiti, and are also making lap quilts for hospice. Some of our

volunteers—like our own Pastor Sunny—had never sewn before. They are learning new skills and helping others. We work together in fellowship and fun. We make dresses for the Haiti Mission of the United Methodist Church, quilts for the Hospice of Kona, and will make crafts for a Christmas bazaar. With the grace of God and His help we plan to grow our group into a wonderful, fun United Methodist Women of the church. If you already love to sew, or if you've always wanted to learn to sew, we would love to have you come and join us. Hopefully we can have more women to come and work with us. All are welcome and all are needed. Please contact Charlot Bryant at 808‐315‐7806 or [email protected] for more information. WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH GOD!

Do you have a heart for those who are unable to come to church due to illness or disability? Do you feel the Spirit drawing you to contact or visit others, which due to certain circumstances, limit their ability to attend church each Sunday? If so, then consider coming to a special meeting at church on Thursday, February 16th at 11:30 a.m. to explore strategies to minister to our shut‐ins and those who encounter special needs within our church family. The Spirit may be pursuing you to use your spiritual gifts by becoming a part of the Congregational Care Ministry team. Please join us if the eyes of your heart are open to this calling or contact Sandy McCleary for more information.

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Christian education happens when people... • Learn about God’s love as they hear the stories of the Bible. • Accept God’s Grace that says knowing the Bible is not enough. • Grow in Christian Faith as making daily decisions.

• Become part of a Christian Community by recognizing that the ability to grow in relationship to God is possible only in fellowship with other Christians.

• Answer God’s Call to Christian Living. With this understanding, the Christian Education Ministry of Kona United Methodist Church becomes a Safe Sanctuary Church on Sunday, January 22, through the Safe Sanctuary Training and compliance to its guideline. Please speak to Kathleen Jaeger if you miss the training. Everyone who wants to be involved in Children’s Ministry and/or Youth Ministry are required to take this training once a year.

KEIKI SUNDAY SCHOOL The Keiki are meeting every Sunday for class. In February the Keiki study theme is “The Parables.” Specific topics are: February 5‐ The Sower; February 12‐ The Good Samaritan; February 19‐ The Stories of the Lost (music); and February 26‐ The Forgiving Father. Children’s Ministry Team is looking for Keiki Sunday School teachers who are willing to teamteach the class once a month. Please talk to Rev. Dr. Lucy Jones or Teri King if you are able and willing.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Beginning February 12 the Youth Group will return to weekly meeting right after the Keiki Moment in worship, with the exception of First Sundays when they will remain in service. Our experiment in meeting after service just did not work out for many of the families at this time. The newly formed Youth Council will be adding more varied fellowship activities soon. Youth Summer Camp at Camp Mekokiko has been scheduled for the week as soon as school is out: May 29 ‐ June 2. Mark your calendars now and plan on attending. We will have room for up to 20 (campers and sponsors) in buildings; more may attend if there is interest in camping in tents.

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Swim & Snorkel Ministry will resume its ministry when the water gets warmer.

ADULT PROGRAMS Which section of the city library do you head for first? History? Biography? Poetry? Romance? Law? Whodunit? Did you know the Bible is not just one book but 66 books, and in that library you will find almost every genre you typically enjoy.

If you have always thought that Bible Study was boring and not for you, then you haven’t attended one of these now being offered at Kona UMC.

• Teri King brings highlights that will be new to you at the Wednesday morning Group Bible Reading (9:30am10:30am). If you are taking part in “Read the Bible in a Year,” then this is the group for you. Bring your own Bible or there will be several different translations to choose from, including the NET, Message, Parallels, The Inclusive Bible (1st egalitarian translation) and more. Sign up to attend and/or receive weekly summaries. Reading chart is next to sign‐up sheet. Coffee will be served. Please contact Teri King at [email protected] for more information.

• Wednesday Afternoon Study Group (3:30 pm4:30 pm, led by Luther Matsen): The class is reading Creed by Adam Hamilton. Please contact Luther Matsen at [email protected] for more information.

• If mid‐week during the day doesn’t fit your schedule, you might want to try the “Next Step” group meeting on Saturdays at 5pm. This group discusses scriptures from Sunday sermons and the lectionary (and if you don’t know what that is, you’ll soon learn).

Rev. Dr. Lucy Jones at [email protected] for more information.



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February 2, 2017 (Th) at 1:35 pm Meet at the Theater at 1:00pm Regal Makalapua Stadium 10

74‐5469 Kamakaeha Ave. Kailua‐Kona, HI 96740

(844) 462‐7342 Please speak to Pastor Sunny

Movie outing

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Membership Class Coming Soon Perhaps there are times when you have questions about the Christian faith, the United Methodist Church, or maybe even about Kona United Methodist Church (KUMC). A two‐session membership class will be of‐fered on Sunday, February 26th and March 5th after morning worship to explore what it means to become a member of the body of Christ through KUMC.

There are many benefits of church membership, but first and foremost is that it expresses a commitment to Christ and to yourself to love and serve one another. (This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12) Then in turn the church body promises to love, serve and watch over you. Becoming a church member is a tangible affirmation of your profession of faith and it provides a means of account‐ability as you grow in the faith. It allows for you to develop real and vi‐brant relationships, to share in life together, to encourage each other and to perform good works.

You may currently be a “friend” of KUMC, but won’t you prayerfully con‐sider taking that extra step of faith and become a vital member of our church family? God wants people of different backgrounds and cultures to unite around Jesus, His Son, Our Lord, so that His glory is displayed through the church…our lovely, open‐pavilion, multicultural body of Christ on the west‐side of the Big Island in Kona – Kona United Methodist Church.

There will be a Membership Class sign‐up sheet at the Ministry Table or you can see Pastor Sunny or Kim Davison for additional information.

For those of you who are “friends” with home churches on the mainland, perhaps the Holy Spirit is prompting you to form stronger bonds with your island paradise church, Kona UMC. Then prayerfully consider an af‐filiate membership (if your home church is UMC) or an associate mem‐bership (if your home church is another denomination). Letters inviting you to explore the possibilities will be coming your way shortly. Again, you can always contact Pastor Sunny or Kim Davison (Director of Mem‐bership) via church email ([email protected]) for further details.

Rev. Tim Doherty, the pastor of Beu‐lah Alliance

Church in Edmonton, Canada, is seeking a person(s) who can host his family of four people from October 7th to the 16th. Please contact him at [email protected] if you can help.


Fun Outing for the People of Kona UMC

& Their Friends

JAKE SHIMABUKURO’S

UKULELE CONCERT Friday, February 10 at

7:30pm @ Mauna Lani Resort (68‐1400 Mauna Lani

Dr., Waimea, HI) Ticket: $95

Wants to join? Contact Pastor Sunny

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Okay outdoor enthusiasts…prepare yourselves for another fun‐filled hiking adventure exploring our extraordinary island treasure. Coming up on Friday, February 10th, we will begin the trek to Lapakahi State Historical Park on the North Kohala coast. Admission is free. Once there we will find the partially restored remains of an ancient Hawaiian fishing settlement with a trail running through it. We will take a self‐guided tour along the trail with a brochure in hand that explains what we’re seeing at the various markers.

The hike is about a mile long and takes about an hour to complete. The park also faces the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. Since it will still be whale season, we may even spot a whale or two as we take in the rugged, pristine North Kohala coastline. After our archeological jaunt, we can stop at the local Hamakua Mac Nut Factory and partake in some free samples and buy mac nuts if you desire. Then for lunch we’ll picnic at picturesque Spencer Beach Park before heading back to Kona. So, gear up on Friday, February 10 where we’ll meet at the back church parking lot at 9 am to carpool. Wear comfortable walking clothes, shoes and bring a hat (it’s usually very sunny) and camera. And don’t forget to bring a picnic lunch and water. We should return by 2 p.m. A sign‐up sheet will be at the Ministry Table…hope you’re able to join us!

Hikers For God Kona United Methodist Church

Friday, February 10th



Bernaldo Evangelista, our English Choir Director needs help. As ,many of us know his health has been suffering for quite some time. He recently spent a couple of weeks in the hospital, most of it in intensive care, and then "graduated" to a nursing home for continued care. Along the way Bernaldo exhausted his paid medical leave, and his insurance benefits. It will be awhile before he is medically able to return to work. In the meantime his bills are piling up and no money is coming in. If Bernaldo has ever blessed you through his kindness, laughter, or music, please

help him out. Right now he really needs his friends. Every little bit helps. All funds donated at https://www.gofundme.com/bernaldosmedicalbills will go directly into Bernaldo's bank account. You may cut a check to Kona UMC with a memo “Kokua– Bernaldo Evangelista.” All collected funds will go entirely to Bernaldo.

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Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word “love” as “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” The Beatles sing a song whose lyrics carry an unmistakable message to the world. . . “All You Need is Love.” In the secular world, February is the month of red hearts, Valentine’s Day cards and gifts, cupid, and love songs. In the Christian world, everyday should be a day of putting our faith into action through love . . . the love Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians 13: 4‐7. . .” Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Let us show God our love as we put our faith into action. We invite you, your family, neighbors, and friends to join us in the following multi‐cultural Worship Services of‐fered at Kona UMC: The English Language Worship Service, held Sundays at 8:30am:

• February 5th: 5th Sunday after the Epiphany & Holy Communion • February 12th: 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

(Praise Worship Prelude and Renewal of Marriage/Relationship Vows) • February 19th: 7thSunday after the Epiphany • February 26th: Transfiguration Sunday (Praise Worship Prelude)

The Tongan Language Worship Service, held Sundays at 3:00pm and Wednesdays at 7:00pm. The Samoan Language Worship Service, held Thursdays at 6:00pm. We also welcome you to stay after the Worship Service and enjoy a time of Fellow‐ship After Church. May we all carry God’s love in our hearts, homes, community, and world . . .

Joyce Brady

Worship Committee Chair


“Love is patient; love is kind…” (1 Corinthians 13:47 NRSV) Praise

Music in Worship

On the 2nd and 4th Sun‐day of each month, we start the worship service at 8:20am with the praise music prelude. You may sing along or just enjoy the praise music as you are arriving or having fellowship with others. On the 5th Sunday of the month, KUMC offers a Blended Worship Service with praise music.

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The Worship/Celebration Ministry strives to make our worship service a relevant and meaningful experience for all who attend. It “takes a village” to assist in

making this ministry come alive. We encourage you to share your special gifts and talents to serve our church in the following areas:

Acolytes (youth to light altar candles) Altar Set Up Altar Flowers Greeters Ushers Fellowship After Church

We welcome your participation! Please visit The Ministry Table to sign up or contact Joyce Brady at [email protected] or Sue Pyun at [email protected] for more information.

The Fellowship After Church Ministry is a vital part of the Worship/Celebration Ministry. Dennis Bensen leads the Fellowship After Church Ministry. We aim to create a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere after church for congregants, guests, and visitors, in which to converse, develop camaraderie, and share some tasty treats. Fellowship After Church needs volunteers weekly on a rotating basis to provide:

Refreshments Juice for Keiki Kitchen Help

Disposable Paper/Plastic Products If you would like to answer this call to action, please visit The Ministry Table to sign up or contact Den‐nis Bensen at [email protected] for more information. Mahalo nui loa . . .

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Baptism of Ada Wren Shields on Sunday, January 1, 2017

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*Please speak to Pastor Sunny if you are interested in attending the lectures.

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HOW-TO Workshop Saturday, March 11, 2017; 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Aiea Korean United Methodist Church 99-550 Kulawea Street, Aiea, Hawaii

Our own Bishop Grant Hagiya will be the keynote speaker at this workshop. Bishop Hagiya will speak on the missional priorities of the California‐Pacific Annual Conference. All are invited to hear his expectations on the movement of the local churches together with the conference.

After the address, there will be separate training sessions on specific ministry areas. Five sessions in the morning and four sessions in the afternoon after the lunch break: • SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) is being offered in three languages. English led by Rev. Tom

Choi, Korean by D.S. Se Hee Han, and Tongan led by Rev. Linita Moa. 　 • Stewardship led by Rev. Greg Batson, Executive Director of the Cal‐Pac UM Foundation 　 • Youth and Young Adult Ministries led by Rev. Sam Nam who will share his experiences in develop‐

ing a youth ministry ‐ the successes and the failures. Will also share resources and do networking. 　 • Disaster Prevention led by Mr. Jim Monk 　 • Lay Servant Gathering led by Ms. Winnie Ching, District Director of Lay Servant Ministry. She in‐

vites all to come and find out who Lay Servants are. “Come share stories of your ministries. Come find out future possibilities. Come interact with fellow Lay Servants.” 　

• Loss Control (for local church trustees. Pastors, and Lay Leaders) Our insurance agent, Business Insurance Services, Inc. has been asked to lead this session.

Registration cost is $15.00 which will include a lunch and beverage. All leaders are encouraged to attend. Please let Pastor Sunny know by February 26 your availability and willingness to attend.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 8:30 am Registration 9:00 am Bishop Grant Hagiya, Keynote Speaker 10:00 am MORNING SESSIONS SPRC – in English led by Rev. Tom Choi SPRC – in Korean led by D.S. SeHee Han SPRC – in Tongan led by Rev. Linita Moa Stewardship – led by Rev. Greg Batson Youth Ministry – led by Rev. Sam Nam 12:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 pm AFTERNOON SESSIONS Disaster Prevention – led by Mr. Jim Monk Loss Control – led by Business Insurance Services, Inc. Lay Servant Gathering – led by Ms. Winnie Ching Stewardship– led by Rev. Greg Batson 2:30 pm PAU

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KONA UMC NEWSLETTER

02/05 Matthew 5:38-48 Second Mile Ministry 02/12 Exodus 34:5-9 I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins 02/19 John 14:19 I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body 02/26 2 Corinthians 1:20 Amen.

Date Greeters Altar (color)

Lay Leader and Liturgist

Sunday School Keiki Youth Group Acolyte Sermon/ Keiki

5th Janet & Colleen McHugh

(white) Tupu & Vaipuna

Paogofie

Tavite Talasinga Luther Matsen

Shery Talasinga Peta Mareko

Remain in Service BJ Mareko Rev. Tatafu

Rev. Dr. Jones

12th Joyce & Tim Brady

(green) Connie Zaun

Kathleen Jaeger Donny Aveai

Laura Ankrum Janet McHugh

Kathleen Jaeger Sung Ahn

Elizabeth Warren

Rev. Dr. Ahn Rev. Tatafu

19th Larry Triplett Lisa Uemura

(green) Alice Aveai

Donny Aveai Rev. Dr. Jones Malaea Apaisa Kathleen Jaeger

Sung Ahn Navy

Mareko Charlene Amsden

26th Becky & Bill Walton

(green) Sue Pyun

Kathleen Jaeger Tony Aldred

Judy Hollingshead

Pat Aldred Teri King

Rama Barrett Rev. Dr. Ahn

Be sure to visit the Ministry Table and Ministry Bulletin Board on Sundays, before and/or after the worship service. You will find information and signups for various Kona UMC Ministry opportunities. We welcome your participation in any or all of these current Kona UMC Ministries:

Bible Study Adult Education Opportunities Fellowship After Church Hikers for God Music Ministry Outreach Ministry Prayer Ministry Sew & Sow Ministry Special Events ~ PreValentine’s Day

Concert to benefit our graduating seniors

Stewardship Worship Ministry Youth Group

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.

Ministry Kona UMC

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FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES in the LIFE of Kona UMC...

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

BIRTHDAYS: 4- Kevin McHugh; Mafi Talasinga; 5- Tony Aldred; 10- Tim Brady; 13- Norma Julia; 14– Eileen Koyanagi 16– Jeff Hill; 19– Terry Hubele; 23- David Sowers; 28- Janet McHugh

ANNIVERSARY: 2- Bill and Becky Walton

1 10:30am Bible Reading

3:30pm Adult Ed

7pm Tongan Worship Service

2 8-9am Splashers- Men’s Bkfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor’s Office Hours at Daylight Mind 1:35pm Movie Outing 6pm Samoan Worship Service

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12noon Sew & Sow

4pm English Choir Rehearsal

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5pm “The Next Step” Adult Ed

7pm Tongan Choir Rehearsal

5 8:30am Worship Service & Holy Communion Food Basket; Sunday School for Keiki 10am Trustees 3pm Tongan Worship Svc

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10:30am Bible Reading

3:30pm Adult Ed


9 8-9am Splashers- Men’s Bkfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor’s Office Hours at Daylight Mind 4pm Worship Committee Mtg 6pm Samoan Worship Service

10 9am Hikers for God


7:30pm Ukulele Concert Outing

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12 8:30am Worship Service & Re-new of Marriage/Relationship Vow; Sunday School for Keiki & Youth 10am Church Council 3pm Tongan Worship Svc

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5pm Pre-Valentine’s Day Benefit Concert

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10:30am Bible Reading

3:30pm Adult Ed


16 8-9am Splashers- Men’s Bkfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor’s Office Hours at Daylight Mind 11:30am Care Ministry Team Mtg 6pm Samoan Worship Service

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22 10:30am Bible Reading

3:30pm Adult Ed


23 8-9am Splashers-Men’s Bkfast & Church Cleaning 9-11am Pastor’s Office Hours at Daylight Mind 6pm Samoan Worship Service

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25 8am Work Party & Lunch at Par-sonage 5pm “The Next Step” Adult Ed 7pm Tongan Choir Rehearsal

26 8:30am Worship Service; Sunday School for Keiki & Youth 10am Member-ship Class 3pm Tongan Worship Svc

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