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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 . COM

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) Misinale (Tongan) Change for Cause T-Shirt Sale

Pages 1-3

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

Pages 4-12

Celebration Ministry (Worship) Ministry in District

Pages 13-15

Ministry Table Creative Worship Laity Schedule Calendar

Pages 16-17

Have something you’d like to include in next month’s newsletter? If so, please email your article to [email protected] by the 15th of each month for the upcoming month’s newsletter.

KONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

N E W S L E T T E R

I’ve re‐read a story concerning a monastery that had fallen upon hard times from “The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace” by M. Scott Peack in 1987. I feel like it has a good message to ponder. So, I would like to invite you to think with me by reading this story titled “The Rabbi’s Gift.” It goes like this:

Once a great order, as a result of waves of antimonastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the rise of secularism in the nineteenth, all its branch houses were lost and it had become decimated to the extent that there were only five monks left in the decaying mother house: the abbot and four others, all over seventy in age. Clearly it was A PREAMBLE dying order.

In the deep woods surrounding the monastery there was a little hut that a rabbi from a nearby town occasionally used for a hermitage. Through their many years of prayer and contemplation the old monks had become a bit psychic, so they could always sense when the rabbi was in his hermitage. “The rabbi is in the woods, the rabbi is in the woods again,” they would whisper to each other. As he agonized over the imminent death of his order, it occurred to the abbot at one such time to visit the hermitage and ask the rabbi if by some possible chance he could offer any advice that might save the monastery.

Pastor’s Note by Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn

(cont. on page 2)

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KONA UMC NEWSLETTER

The rabbi welcomed the abbot at his hut. But when the abbot explained the purpose of his visit, the rabbi could only commiserate with him. “I know how it is,” he exclaimed. “The spirit has gone out of the people. It is the same in my town. Almost no one comes to the synagogue anymore.” So the old abbot and the old rabbi wept together. Then they read parts of the Torah and quietly spoke of deep things. The time came when the abbot had to leave. They embraced each other. “It has been a wonderful thing that we should meet after all these years,” the abbot said, “but I have still failed in my purpose for coming here. Is there nothing you can tell me that would help me save my dying order?”

“No, I am sorry,” the rabbi responded. “I have no advice to give. The only thing I can tell you is that the Messiah is one of you.” When the abbot returned to the monastery, his fellow monks gathered around him to ask, “Well, what did the rabbi say?” He couldn’t help,” the abbot answered. “We just wept and read the Torah together. The only thing he did say, just as I was leaving—it was something cryptic—was that the Messiah is one of us. I don’t know what he meant.”

In the days and weeks and months that followed, the old monks pondered this and wondered whether there was any possible significance to the rabbi’s words. The Messiah is one of us? Could he possibly have meant one of us monks here at the monastery? If that’s the case, which one? Do you suppose he meant the abbot? Yes, if he meant anyone, he probably meant Father Abbot. He has been our leader for more than a generation. On the other hand, he might have meant Brother Thomas. Certainly, Brother Thomas is a holy man. Everyone knows that Thomas is a man of light. Certainly he could not have meant Brother Elred! Elred gets crotchety at times. But come to think of it, even though he is a thorn in people’s sides, when you look back on it, Elred is virtually always right. Often very right. Maybe the rabbi did mean Brother Elred. But surely not Brother Philip. Philip is so passive, a real nobody. But then, almost mysteriously, he has a gift for somehow always being there when you need him. He just magically appears by your side. Maybe Philip is the Messiah. Of course the rabbi didn’t mean me. He couldn’t possibly have meant me. I’m just an ordinary person. Yet supposing he did? Suppose I am the Messiah? O God, not me. I couldn’t be that much for You, could I?

As they contemplated in this manner, the old monks began to treat each other with extraordinary respect on the off chance that one among them might be the Messiah. And on the off, off chance that each monk himself might be the Messiah, they began to treat themselves with extraordinary respect.

Because the forest in which it was situated was beautiful, it so happened that people still occasionally came to visit the monastery to picnic on its tiny lawn, to wander along some of its paths, even now and then to go into the dilapidated chapel to meditate. As they did so, without even being conscious of it, they sensed this aura of extraordinary respect that now began to surround the five old monks and seemed to radiate out from them and permeate the atmosphere of the place. There was something strangely attractive, even compelling, about it. Hardly knowing why, they began to come back to the monastery more frequently to picnic, to play, to pray. They began to bring their friends to show them this special place. And their friends brought their friends.

Then it happened that some of the younger men who came to visit the monastery started to talk more and more with the old monks. After a while, one asked if he could join them. Then, another. And another. So, within a few years, the monastery had once again become a thriving order and, thanks to the rabbi’s gift, a vibrant center of light and spirituality in the realm.

“What would happen when we all received the Rabbi’s gift with our open hearts at home, at school, at work, and at church?” I am thinking. What do you think? Ribbit!

~ Pastor Sunny

(cont. from page 1, FROG)


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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 be‐tween the kitchen and restroom. Please speak to Darlene Wetzel or Judy Ross for more information.

KONA UMC NEWSLETTER


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 sup‐port the church. Please speak to Larry Triplett for purchase or for more informa‐tion.

Please return your 2018 ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARD to the church office or Bill Jaeger

if you have not done so!

2017-2018 Annual Charge Conference The Charge Conference is the annual church conference to celebrate God’s blessing upon Kona UMC (KUMC) in a con-ference setting. KUMC will have its Annual Charge Confer-ence on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The Rev. Dr. SeHee Han, our District Superintendent (DS), will be here to first meet with the Staff-Parish Relations Com-mittee (SPRC) at 10am, and then officiate the conference with the congregation at 11am.

October 28 @ 12noon All are invited

The Tongan word for Stewardship of Pledge is Misinale. Misinale means giving our life to God. It is a big money‐donating festival. Members of the church sing while each family is called up to the front to make their do‐nations. This is one of the very crucial parts in the life of the Tongan Ministry.

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KONA UMC NEWSLETTER OUTREACH– WELCOMING MINISTRY

THANK YOU Outreach Team would like to thank the following church mem‐bers who responded to the call to provide sandwiches for the Blitz Build builders on Saturday, September 16th. George and Paulina Ikeda, Kim Davison, Connie Zaun, Sharon Skibby, Dar‐lene Wetzel, Judy Ross, Betty Eavis, Charlot Bryant, Teri King,

Coe Ann Gierke, Ron and Phyllis James and Sue Pyun. Together these members provided over 70 sand‐wiches and even some banana bread, thanks Coe Anne. Outreach Team wishes to also mention and thank all those who worked in other ways to facilitate the Blitz Build. These include but may not be limited to the JC Builders Darlene Wetzel, Pastor Sunny, Kim Davison, Ron and Phyllis James who worked on Mr. Vera Cruz's home; Bonnie Barnes who helped in serving the luncheon to the builders on Saturday, September 16th; Sue Pyun, Sharon and Jim Skibby who worked at the registration table each and every day, Linda Me‐servey was a wonderful woodworker working by trade and worked on dif‐ferent homes each day; Alex Okimoto volunteered for assorted assignments at the Build; and finally the entire Hawaii Habitat family selection team con‐sisting of Sue Pyun, Betty Eavis, Jim and Sharon Skibby, Alex and Loretta Oki‐moto, and myself. And finally my apologies to anyone if I have forgotten to name here! My sincere thanks is yours. Dennis G. Bensen Outreach Team Leader

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Cambodia is famous for a lot of things. Besides Ankor Wat, the famous his‐torical temples in Siem Reap, each province has products that are special to their region. I was told that if you visit Svay Rieng (a region that is close to the Vietnamese border) in March‐April, you’ll be greeted with the world’s best mangoes ever.

I visited Svay Rieng in the last week of July to visit some of the Methodist churches there and in one of the churches, I was greeted with a big mango tree. It was out of season. So, no mangoes were visible but it did offer a great shade from the blazing heat of the afternoon. Rev. Ouksaroeun of the church told me that 20 years ago a visitor gave him $20 to buy and plant some mango trees. He planted small mango trees that grew big enough to provide not only wonderful shade from heat but also delicious fruit when it’s in season.

This reminded me of the parable of the mustard seed from Mat‐thew 13. The picture of a small seed that grew to provide fruit as well as shade. This is the picture of the Kingdom of God. When Je‐sus started his ministry, he started off in a small village with a small number of people. Despite the magnitude of His power, Je‐sus was humble and peaceful that His love, hope, and peace flowed out quietly to touch many, many lives… even us in the year 2017.

It’s been 2 months since my family and I arrived in Cambodia. It is my prayer to partake in ministry here with the love and heart of Jesus. I want to be faithful and genuine in all that I do. Just as a small mango tree grew to be a big and fruitful tree, I have no doubt that God is working in this country to bear much fruit for His Kingdom. Please continue to pray for Cambodia. FAMILY NEWS:

Janice: She will start a language class from Royal Phnom Penh University starting from September 26, 2017.

Serena (age 8): She started 3rd grade at Logos International School and is thoroughly enjoying school. She particularly enjoys reading and is happy with the school library.

Reina (age 6): She started 1st grade but the school recommended that she move up a grade to 2nd grade as of September 4. Please pray for her new adjustment.

**Stay in CONTACT through newsletters or social media (DreamCambodia.org)

Message from Mission in

Rev. Andrew Lee

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Mark your calendars for our upcoming annual KUMC yard sale Saturday, November 4th beginning at 8 a.m. until noon. Items for donation can be brought to the church Monday through Thursday from 11:30am‐3:30pm. If those times don’t work for you, give Shery in the office your name, number, day and time for drop off and we will coordinate

for some one to be at the church to open the container for the donations. There will be a planning meeting for all those interested in sorting and pricing donated items following church on Sunday, October 1st. If you are interested in assisting with any aspect of the sale (e.g. pick up of large donations, bake sale, set up, cashiers, assistants to cashiers, assistants for merchandise, security, clean up, etc.) please see Kim Davison or Linda Meservey. All help is greatly appreciated as we strive to raise funds for the church as well as reach out to the community. Mahalo!

We are making lap quilts and have dresses for Haiti. We would love for you to come and sew with us. Please bring the supplies you

need. We meet the first and third Friday of the month from 12noon to 3pm at my house (Address: 77‐127 Kalaniuka St. Holualoa). Please call if you need help finding the house. My phone # is 808‐315‐7806. ~ Charlot Bryant

On the first Sun‐day of each month, the Out‐reach

Ministry Team of Kona UMC responds to the hunger issue in our community by collecting donations of food such as canned meat, canned fish, and peanut butter. Cash donations are also appreci‐ated. Please speak to Jim & Sharon Skibby if you have any questions.

First Sunday Of

the Month

The Outreach Ministry of our Tongan & Samoan Lan‐guage Ministries feeds the homeless at the homeless shelter on the third Tuesday of the month at 12noon. Please speak to Pastor Malakai or Navy Mareko.

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On the last Saturday of each month at 8am, the church has a work party with brunch at the parsonage.

All are welcome! Speak to Navy Mareko if you have any questions.


KONA UMC NEWSLETTER LIVING THE GOSPEL– NURTURING MINISTRY

Perhaps there are times when you have questions about the Christian faith, the United Methodist Church, or maybe even about Kona UMC. A two‐session membership class will be offered on Sunday, Oc‐tober 22nd and October 29thafter morning worship to explore what it means to become a member of the body of Christ through Kona UMC. There are many benefits of church membership, but first and foremost is that it expresses a commit‐ment 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 accountability as you grow in the faith. It allows for you to develop real and vibrant 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 consider 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 affiliate membership (if your home church is UMC) or an associate membership (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 Membership) via church email ([email protected]) for further details.

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KEIKI SUNDAY SCHOOL The keiki’s up to the age of 11‐12 meet every Sunday for Bible stories and various relevant games fitting their age groups. In October the theme is From Shep‐herd to King. Specific topics are: David the Musician, David and Goliath, David and Jonathan, David and Abi‐gail, David dances.

Our regular teachers are: Shery Talasinga, Laura Ankrum, Judy Hollingshead, and Janet McHugh and our substitute teacher Linda Meservey. Please let Rev. Dr. Lucy Jones, or Teri King, or Kathleen Jaeger or Rev. Dr. Sunny Ahn know if you are willing to teach Sunday school when the regular teachers need a substitute on occasion.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Sunday mornings our youth are using a curriculum called, “Bible Lessons for Youth” from Cokesbury. The Fall Theme is Covenant (Genesis, Ezekiel, Exo‐dus, 1‐2 Samuel, Nehemiah, Jeremiah, Hebrews, and 1 Corinthians). Bible Lessons for Youth is a comprehen‐sive 6‐year Bible‐to‐life curriculum that

helps teens apply the Bible to their real‐life. Its teacher‐friendly format is built around a step‐by‐step sequence with thought‐provoking activities designed to help youth understand Scripture and apply it to their individual experiences.



THANK YOU, the Ankrum family, for hosting the Youth Pool Party and providing yummy food! Thank you!

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Wednesday Afternoon Study Group meets from 3:30pm‐4:30pm. The class reads the book “The Monkey and the Fish” by Dave Gibbons. Contact Luther Matsen to purchase a copy. This book is about adopting a third‐culture way to being the church by looking at the global shifts af‐fecting all of us in this century.

Group Reading Through the Bible in 2017 meets on Thursdays, 3:30pm‐4:30pm. The Bible Reading List sets us up to read two to three chapters a day and Teri King sends out a weekly Outline of the week’s reading a few days before the class meets. The discussion in class is not regi‐mented but flows from what is of interest from the week’s reading.

October 12 7pm @ Kona UMC

74‐4960 Paalani Road, Kailua‐Kona, HI 96740 • Bring your own comfortable blanket or chair along with your friends and family.

• Popcorn / pizzas will be provided

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GETTING TO KNOW THE TEACHERS

Luther Matsen One of the most beautiful Af‐ghans I have ever seen was crocheted by Luther Matsen. It was cream colored and as big as the one in the picture. It had two angels crocheted side by side which is gorgeous. It took about 4 months to crochet. Luther is a man who believes in individuality, not common in traditional authoritarian views of male and female roles in life. His view is appreciated by many people.

Luther loves stargazing. He used to have a telescope and so technical that one could punch in the name of the area one wanted to look at and the telescope would turn to that position. However, Luther’s most prized possession is a book titled, The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart. It is a huge book of men’s poetry. He has journaled his own thoughts throughout it and it drew him to write his own poetry. Just ask him about it.

For over twenty years, Luther was a licensed Marriage and Family Counselor. Now retired, he takes his knowledge of the sciences of human behavior and applies it toward understanding the principles within Scripture. Luther is a gifted listener. However, he agrees that his talented wife, Patricia, who is also a counselor is the one who trained him to be a better listener. Luther facilitates Pastor Sunny’s Wednes‐day class which is now reading, The Monkey and the Fish. He also assists Dr. Lucy Jones in her class “The Next Step,” now reading, A More Christlike God. And next year we may see Luther doing some other things as well. Stay tuned~

Teri King, Nurturing Ministry Leader

Saturday, Oct. 14 10am-2pm @ Waimea District Park

Waimea Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival Meet at church at 9am for carpooling

~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. Bring your lunch money!

Contact Donny & Alice Aveai for more information

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WHAT IS PRAYER By Teri King Nurturing Ministry Leader

Prayer is many things. Prayer is primarily relevant to our conversation with our Creator. The tone of our conversa‐tion can be varied. We can seek advice, help, answers, and specifics. We can implore, beseech, and beg help in pre‐senting our pain. We can honor, praise, worship and re‐joice in God. And we can delight in the Lord as Psalms 37:4 tells us to delight in YHWH (Yahweh) and we will be granted the petitions and desires of our inner person, our heart.

There are few places in Scripture that speak of humans delighting in God. The Hebrew word is only used ten times in the O.T. and contains elements of softness and pleasure. Taking verses 3 – 6 we see that the psalmist ad‐monishes the reader to trust in the Lord, do good, delight in the Lord, and finally commit their way to the Lord. Tak‐ing those attitudes will result in security, being fed, God giving us our inner hearts desires, answers, and a bright future.

We could spend a few months discussing and pondering the relevance and power of prayer in our lives. But I leave you with the words of one anonymous writer who poeti‐cally shared a few moments of his or her special time alone with the Lord in deep meaningful prayer.

His Touch I caught a glimpse of His majesty

Me, down on bended knees,

Head hung as though lead,

Barely able to take a breath

My soul was bursting to shout

But what would I shout about

What dare I speak out loud

So, with my tears I speak

Without a word the Lord delivers me

Leaving me wisdom

Leaving me freedom

As I lifted my lightened head

I knew I would never forget

The touch of Jesus Christ,

Life . . . out of death

6pm-7:30pm @ Kona UMC 74‐4960 Palani Road, Kailua‐Kona, HI (808) 329‐5842; www.konaumc.com

games-food-candy FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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Swim & Snorkel Ministry! All are welcome to join to swim & snorkel together on the last Friday from 8:30am‐9:30am at various beaches on the Big Island. We are

exploring the beautify of the Island under the sea. Come and join the fellowship in the water. Please contact Sandra Gray or Jeffrey Hill for location.


Join Pastor Sunny

PASTOR’S OFFICE Thursdays, 9am-11am

@ Daylight Mind Coffee Company (on the first floor lanai)

for breezes , laughter, and fellowship!

The October Ladies Luncheon will be

held on Thursday, the 5th , at 11:30a.m.

at Holuakoa Café (76‐5900 Old Govern‐ment Rd, Holualoa, HI 96725; 322‐2233 ).

Bring an inspirational quote to share or

a short story. You can contact

Pastor Sunny if you have any questions.

PRAYERFUL PUTTERS!

Calling All men

for golfing Contact Tim Brady


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KONA UMC NEWSLETTER WORSHIP– CELEBRATION MINISTRY

On each Sunday of every month (except Communion Sundays), we’ve begun “A Minute for Ministry.”

“A Minute for Ministry” is an act of witness included in the worship service. Each ministry will take one minute to highlight a specific aspect of the ministry. This will be a tangible way to feature the ministry and its purpose, demonstrating how we offer ourselves to God and inspire others for Christ. We offer gratitude to our church ohana for sharing their gifts and the part they play in making disciples of Jesus Christ, thereby transforming Kona United Methodist Church and the world. Mahalo to the Nurturing Ministry Team for highlighting aspects of their ministry in September. The Welcoming Ministry will be featured in October.

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 ([email protected])


A Minute for Ministry “Serve the Lord with gladness.“

(Psalm 100:2 ESV)

October 1

World Communion Sunday is a special Sunday in the UMC. An offering will be collected

that provides scholarships for U.S. racial and ethnic minority students and international stu‐dents, on both undergraduate

and graduate levels.

Samoan White Sunday, Oct. 8

It is a day for communities to acknowledge and celebrate childhood

A light brunch will be served.

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KONA UMC NEWSLETTER WORSHIP– CELEBRATION MINISTRY

Praise Team Ministry “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!”

(Psalm 96:1 ESV)

We are happy to announce, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, the Praise Team will lead the Opening Hymn and may lead other hymns throughout the

worship service. The Praise Team welcomes youth in high school and adults who enjoy singing Praise and Worship hymns to join the Praise Team. The Praise Team rehearsals are usually Fridays at 6pm. Please contact Gloria Juan at [email protected] for more information.

KONA UMC

The Fellowship After Church Ministry would like to encourage you to sign up to bring in refreshments be‐fore bringing those goodies. The sign‐up sheet is on the refrigerator in the kitchen. Donations needed: Rolls of Paper Towels, Saran Wrap & Aluminum Foil Rolls, Boxes of Coffee Stir Sticks. Donations are appreciated. For any questions, please speak to Dennis Bensen.


An unexpected situation has occurred at the workplace of Peta last month. Therefore, she won’t be able to take on the leadership position over the Worship/Celebration Min‐istry. Graciously, however, Luther Matsen has agreed to take on this leadership. Starting October, Luther is partnering with Pastor Sunny to oversee the Worship/Celebration Ministry! Welcome, Luther!

October 15, 2017 @ 8:30am, Kona United Methodist Church

Would you like to experience God through the ministry of Usher/Greeting on Sundays? If yes, please contact Sue Pyun!

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KONA UMC NEWSLETTER– MINISTRY IN DISTRICT/CAL-PAC

2017 Clergy Advent Dinner Date: Monday, December 4, 2017

Place: Christ UMC Time: 6:00 p.m. ‐ 8:30 p.m.

All clergy members and their families are invited to the 2017 Clergy Advent Dinner.

Cost: $20 per person 13 years of age and older; Free for 12 years old and under

Gift Exchange: Bring a $10 value gift to exchange per family.

Please reply by November 20, 2017 to the District Office through

E‐mail: [email protected]. Make checks payable to:

HUMU with the notation, “Advent Dinner—name of pastor, # of dinners.”

Strength for the Journey Camp Mokuleia // Oct 15~19, 2017 Registration Fee: $200 Strength for the Journey is an annual retreat the UMC sponsors for people with HIV/AIDS. This year it is October 15 ‐ 19, Camp Mokuleia. Most of those attending are on disability and need a scholarship for part or all of the cost of $200. We also would greatly appreciate airline miles to help bring people from the Big Island. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. To make a donation or if you know someone who might benefit from this spiri‐tual retreat that also provides life giving healing experiences, please contact Rev. Dr. Fran Wie‐benga at [email protected] or at 808‐927‐5949. All information is kept strictly confidential. Mahalo nui loa!!

The United Methodist Church, locally and connectionally, is preparing to respond to recent Hurri‐canes Harvey and Maria as well as the earthquakes in Mexico. Churches in the California‐Pacific Conference have already begun building health kits for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). In addition to building health kits, giving financially, and praying for those affected, United Methodists organize and send teams to affected areas when invited. Our Cal‐Pac Disaster Re‐sponse Task Force coordinates and organizes such teams. Please visit http://www.calpacumc.org/ for more information.

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LAITY WORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES - October 2017

KONA UMC NEWSLETTER

10/01 James 2:1‐9 Exploring Stewardship with the Saints: Mary McLeod Bethune 10/08 Ecclesiastes 4:9‐12 You’ve Got A Friend 10/15 Laity Sunday 10/22 Psalm 46 Be Still: Be Still and Know 10/29 Mark 1:29‐39 Be Still: Knowing and Noing

Date Greeters Altar (color)

Lay Leader and Liturgist

Sunday School Keiki

Sunday School Youth Acolyte Sermon/

Keiki

1st Karen & Arnold von Kaenel

(green/white) Malia Vole

Tavite Talasinga Rev. Tatafu Peta Mareko Remain

in Service Nina

Mareko Rev. Dr. Ahn Rev. Tatafu

8th Janet & Colleen McHugh

(green) Samoan Women’s

Ministry

Donny Avea’i Charlene Amsden

Remain in Service

Remain in Service

Elizabeth Warren

Rev. Dr. Ahn Rev. Tatafu

15th Becky & Bill Walton

(green) Pat Aldred

Kathleen Jaeger Pat Aldred

Judy Hollingshead Malia Vole

Kathleen Jaeger

David Falefa Laity

22nd Ola Falefa & Sue Pyun

(green) Lika & Soli Vole

Dennis Bensen Dennis Bensen

Janet McHugh Valilea Senituri

Kathleen Jaeger

Gareth Warren Rev. Dr. Ahn

29th Pat Aldred & Lisa Uemura

(green) Connie Zaun

Sue Pyun Jim Skibby

Linda Meservey Alice Avea’i

Kathleen Jaeger Setu Vole Rev. Dr. Ahn

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 signups for various Kona UMC Ministry opportunities. We welcome your participation in any or all of these current Kona UMC Ministries:

Adult Education Opportunities Bible Study / Care Ministry Fellowship After Church Membership Class Music Ministry Outreach Ministry Prayer Ministry Prayerful Putters Sew & Sow Ministry 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

October 29

(5th Sunday of the Month)

Expect the unexpected style of worship

to experience God on this day!

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October ACTIVITIES in the LIFE of Kona UMC... SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 World Communion/Consecration 8:30am Worship Svc with Commun‐ion & Anointing Oil, Food Basket, Keiki Sunday School 10:15am Trustees; Yard Sale Plan Mtg 3pm Tongan Svc

2

3 7pm Tongan Choir

4 3:30pm Adult Study 7pm Tongan Svc

5 89am Splashers Men’s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 911am Pastor’s Office @ Daylight 3:30pm Group Bible Reading 6pm Samoan Svc

6 12pm Sew & Sow @ Charlot’s home 4pm English Choir 7pm Tongan Fund‐raiser

7 7pm Tongan Choir

8 Samoan White Sunday with a Light Brunch 8:30am Worship 3pm Tongan Svc

9

10 7pm Tongan Choir


12 89am Splashers Men’s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 911am Pastor’s Office @ Daylight 3:30pm Group Bible Reading 6pm Samoan Svc 7pm Family Movie Night

13 4pm English Choir

14 10am2pm Pump‐kin Patch (meet at church at 9am for carpooling) 7pm Tongan Choir

15 Laity Sunday NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DUE 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 10:15am Leader‐ship Team (Church Council) Meeting 3pm Tongan Svc

16

17 12pm Homeless Feeding by Samoan Ministry @ Shelter 7pm Tongan Choir


19 89am Splashers Men’s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 911am Pastor’s Office @ Daylight 3:30pm Group Bible Reading 6pm Samoan Svc 6:30pm Worship Mtg

20 12pm Sew & Sow @ Charlot’s home 4pm English Choir

21 7pm Tongan Choir

22 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 10am Membership Class 3pm Tongan Svc

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24 7pm Tongan Choir


26 89am Splashers Men’s Breakfast & Church Cleaning 911am Pastor’s Office @ Daylight 3:30pm Group Bible Reading 6pm Samoan Svc

27 8:30am Swim/Snorkeling 4pm English Choir 6pm Decorating for “Misinale”

28 8am Work Party 12pm “Misinale” Tongan Day of Giv‐ing Celebration

29 Creative Worship 8:30am Worship Svc, Keiki & Youth Sunday School 10am Membership Class 12pm SPRC Mtg 3pm Tongan Svc

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31 6pm Trunk or Treat

BIRTHDAY

01– Lisa Uemura, Kim Davison; 03– Cynthia Hayashi 06– Arnold von Kaenel; 11– Wynn Hollingshead; 13– Panisia Talasinga

21– Sharon Skibby; 22– Nancy Bloomfield, Terry Triplett 24– Cheryl Shields; 27– Becky Walton; 30– Shery Talasinga

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 02– Alex & Loretta Okimoto

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