Ka Leo Mekokiko August 2018 - September 2018

THE VOICE OF UNITED METHODIST

Ka Leo Mekokiko

HAWAII DISTRICT August - September 2018 VOLUME 34 NUMBER 8

September 11-13th, 2018

Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa,

(44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA)

Registration Link: Click here to register now!

Registration Cost: $300 per person (which includes Dinner on Tuesday through Breakfast on

Wednesday)

Registration Deadline: August 28, 2018

Who Can Attend: This is a continuing education event for Clergy of the California-Pacific Annual Con-

ference. If you are not currently a Provisional Member, ordained clergy or appointed as a Local Pastor

in the California-Pacific Annual Conference, please get pre-approval from District Superintendent Se

Hee Han if you would like to attend. If spouses or children need to accompany registered clergy, they

too must register for the event and pay the registration fee in order to receive meals with the group. If

you are in need of child care, please check the box on the registration form and we will have a coordi-

nator contact you.

Hotel Reservation Link: Use this link here to book your hotel with the group rate!

Hotel rate: $105/night (plus taxes), up to 4 capacity

Scholarships: If your Local Church cannot sponsor you to attend, please check the box requesting a

scholarship from the Ministerial Education Funds for your registration fee. Your District Superinten-

dent will need to approve this request and will be notified.

**IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT REV. SE HEE HAN**

The Hawaii District Office is offering scholarships to help with cost. If you are a pastor in a

small-sized church and would like to be considered for a scholarship for the Bishop’s Convo-

cation, you must formally request to DS Se Hee Han by email at hawaiidis-

trict@calpacumc.org. Funds are limited and it is a first come, first served basis.

Ka Leo Mekokiko August 2018 - September 2018

Ministry Musings from the District Superintendent

ANNUAL CONFERENCE MISSION STATEMENT:

[Inspiring the World as Passionate Followers of Jesus Christ]

We are in the midst of summer. I hope everyone is enjoying your time with your loved ones in this summer time, including physical resting and spiritual empowering.

Recently, the Hawaii district sponsored the Ohana Conference for the Asian and Pacific Clergy-women on July 9-11 at Christ UMC. I deeply appreciate all of you who were part of the service or on the serving team for the conference for our clergy sisters.

I had much privilege and joy to preach at the closing service at the convocation on July 11. This opportunity provided me a time to reflect on the women’s leadership not only in the Bible, but also in our history. I thought about Ruth, Deborah, Esther, Mary and Martha. There are numer-ous women in the Bible who answered God’s call in their lives and served their missions or minis-tries for God.

When I looked back to our recent history, I realized that there are also many women who an-swered the call of God and showed the love and grace of God in their actions. For example, Rosa Parks refused to move further back at the designated colored section when the bus became crowded with white riders. Her act became a defining moment in the civil rights movement and an inspiration to leaders in that struggle that has not yet ended.

Mother Teresa’s life also speaks strongly on following Jesus. Her dedication and sacrificial love showed how to follow Jesus. She served poor people in the slums of Calcutta and became a friend to marginalized people. She served them as though she were serving Jesus himself. Even though she passed away, her life still speaks truth about us. She told us so much about the true meaning and purpose of life.

Mrs. Mary Scranton was the first female foreign missionary to Korea who was sent by the Wom-en’s Foreign Missionary Society of Episcopal Church in 1885. She began work to provide Christian education to women and children, and founded Ewha Girl’s School in 1886. It’s now known as Ewha Women’s University. In 1886 Korean society, women were not even recognized by their own names. They are called only by someone’s daughter, sister, or mother. Mary Scranton’s teaching and gospel helped them to discover who they were and where they belonged. She made new hori-zon to Korean women in the 19th century.

As I reflected on those women who answered God’s call, I also realized that it is not only women in the Bible or in our history, but we are all called to do his mission in the 21st century. I hope you discern your call and serve the kin-dom and God’s people today.

With my aloha to you all!

Grace & peace,

Rev. Se Hee Han Hawaii District Superintendent

Ka Leo Mekokiko August 2018 - September 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DISTRICT LAY LEADER

“AS WE JOURNEY” “May our journey lead us into a new place, a place where new life

and new beginnings are waiting to be discovered.”

Aloha and E Komo Mai!

As the church continue its journey toward perfection, the teaching of John Wesley resonance through-out the connection.

John Wesley’s quadrilateral continue to lead the church to perfection.

Scripture, the bible is the primary source for Christian belief and life.

Tradition, the history of the church with all of its high and low moments are the guide-post for the

journey.

Reason, is truly a good gift from God and faith come from hearing the words of God’s wisdom.

Experience, the presence of God is made known as we continue our journey in faith.

“AS WE JOURNEY” it is with great joy we sing “Rule of Life” the lyrics written by John Wesley. Do all the good you can, by all the means you can. In all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.

“AS WE JOURNEY” the path that is before us, we are reminded by the “Three Simple Rules” pen by a Wesleyan Way of Living.

Do No Harm, by avoiding evil of every kind, especially that which is most generally practiced.

Do Good, by being in every kind merciful after their power; as they have opportunity, doing good

of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all.

Stay in Love With God, by attending upon all the ordinances of God.

…...Discipline, 2004; 103

“AS WE JOURNEY” to be an inclusive church, all are welcome.

May the path of “A Way Forward” be the direction leading the church into a place where new life and

new beginnings are waiting to be discovered.

May our journey embrace our Annual Conference Vision Statement:

“Inspiring the world as passionate followers of Jesus Christ so all may experience God’s life-giving love.”

I am excited to embark “A Way Forward” as a means to perfection embracing John Wesley’s quadrilateral, singing “Rule of Life,” and adopting “The Three Simple Rules” in my life. What about you? May our journey be filled with hope for the best is yet to come.

One in Christ, Francis Fukumoto, Hawaii District Associate Lay Leader

Ka Leo Mekokiko August 2018 - September 2018

Camp Mekokiko will host five camps this summer to-

taling 90 people in attendance for a total of 2500

camper-nights! Its been busy.

We remind you that you have to plan ahead to

get reservations. This is an excellent time to make res-

ervations for next summer. Already January and Feb-

ruary next year are almost completely booked, and

summer bookings will not be far behind.

Y ou can book reservations on the District Website: www.mekokiko.com or here to make a reserva-

tion. Click the form, and you are done. Check available dates on one page, make your reservation on anoth-

er. Nothing could be simpler. Our webpage construction, by-the-way, is complete. If you haven't looked

lately, check out the SITE MAP for an interesting visual of the camp's facilities and property.

Mahalo,

Mekokiko Development Committee

CAMP MEKOKIKO

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Young People’s Sports Day

Saturday, August 11, 2018

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hālawa District Park

(99-795 Iwaiwa St, Aiea, HI 96701)

The Hawaii District UMC Young People would like to invite you all to our “Back 2 School Bash – Sports Day”. This event is open to all Youth and Young Adults for a day of games, fellow-ship and food! All United Methodist Churches are encouraged to bring their young people for this exciting day! We will also be collecting donations to support hurricane relief efforts on the island of Tonga. If you would like more information, to support

or assist with this event, please contact – Pastor

Finau | jfinau@live.com

Kailua UMC’s 8th Annual Summer Fest

Saturday, August 11, 2018

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1110 Kailua Road, Kailua, Hi 96734 ph. 261-6238, www.kailuaumc.org

Please join us for our Eighth Annual Summer Fest, a celebration of summer featuring local handmade crafts, jewelry; plants, produce, food, shave ice, specialty items. If you have any ques-tions or would like a vendor application, please call the church office at 261-6238 or visit our website at www.kailuaumc.org. Hope to see you at Summerfest. Invite all your friends!

Ka Leo Mekokiko August 2018 - September 2018

Bits and Pieces

Cynthia Sinclair, Kahalu’u UMC’s lay member from this past Annual Conference, is currently at Queens

Hospital. She fell and injured her leg on the plane after returning back with the HI District group. She re-

cently had surgery on her leg and is still very weak. Please pray for much needed healing and recovery.

MOMENTS FROM THE “COMMISSION ON THE WAY FORWARD”

MOMENTS FROM THE “OHANA CONFERENCE”

Left pic: On July 14th at Aiea Korean UMC, Bishop Grant Hagiya gives his presentation on the Commission on the Way Forward.

Right pic: Discussion on the 3 church models are held by table groups at Aiea Korean UMC.

Left pic: Group picture from Ohana Conference’s first night of all the Asian & Pacific Islander clergywomen and attendees.

Right pic: Standing left to right is Rev. Sunny Ahn, DS Rev. Se Hee Han, Bishop Grant Hagiya, Jan Hagiya, & DS Rev. Julia Yim.

Ka Leo Mekokiko August 2018 - September 2018

HAWAII UNITED METHODIST UNION 20 South Vineyard Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 536-1864 Email: hawaiidistrict@calpacumc.org

KA LEO MEKOKIKO AUG 2018 - SEP 2018

Bishop’s Convocation……………..….………....p. 1

Camp Mekokiko…………………..……...………..p. 4

Young People’s Sports Day.…………….……...p. 4

Moments from CWF………....…………...………p. 5

Moments from Ohana Conf..…………...…..…...p. 5

DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2018

Aug 2-4 Tongan American United Methodist Caucus Tongan UMC, Utah

Sep 8 DPAS District Office

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Aug 4 Candidate Summit Pasadena, CA

Sep 8 UMW Mission Festival Aiea UMC

Aug 11 HUMU Meeting Harris UMC 9:00 am

Sep 11-13 Bishop’s Convocation Palm Springs, CA

Aug 11 Young Peoples Sports Day

Hālawa District Park 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sep 20 HCOM District Office 9:00 am

Aug 11 Kailua Summer Fest Kailua UMC 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sep 29 UMW Annual Celebra-

tion Christ UMC

Aug 15-18 School of Congregation-al Development

Town & Country San Diego, CA Oct 14-18 Strength for the

Journey Camp Mokuleia

Aug 16-19 Women’s Walk to Em-maus

St. Anthony Retreat Center Oct 26 UMW D”LTE Training

Event TBA

Aug 24 Re:Lit YA Worship TBA Oct 27 UMW Annual Celebra-tion Cal-Pac Kum Ran UMC, CA

Sep 3 Labor Day District Office Closed Nov 22 Thanksgiving Day District Office Closed

If you would like us to promote your event or extend congratulations, or if you have a prayer request

to lift up to our District churches, please email to hawaiidistrict@calpacumc.org by the third Monday

of each month. Thank you!