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Volume No. 42 Article No. 4 November 2011
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CAROLYN’S CORNER
Thank you for electing me to serve a second two-year term as President of the Hawaii District of United Methodist Women. I have enjoyed representing you at California-Pacific UMW and United Methodist Church events, plus having the opportunity to visit my family in the Pacific Northwest. This past year also had several “50th Celebrations” in my life. I attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration of my college graduation and now have lived in Hawaii for 50 years, as I came here on a teaching contract in 1961.
We experienced a great annual UMW celebration at Kilohana UMC in September. Your Hawaii Team went to California in October to attend the Cal-Pac UMW officer training and annual celebration in Los Angeles, where we got to meet and hear our Women’s Division General Secretary, Harriet Jane Olson.
Table of Contents Carolyn’s Corner ........................................................................................ 1 Carolyn’s Corner Cont1 & 2. ..................................................................... 2 Leola Nisa, Vice President & cont .............................................................. 3 Maxine Wheeler ........................................................................................ 4 Tupou Seini Kelemeni ................................................................................ 4 Sylvia Himeda………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Lucy Aholelei-Aloisio……………………………………………………………………………..5 Clara Fau’olo……………………………………………………………………….……………..…5 Minja Choe…………………………………………………………………………………………...5 Ellen Owens………………………………………………………………………………………..…6 Penny Brouillette…………………………………………………………………………………..6 2012 School of Christian Mission & cont By Collette Andersen…….…………………………………………………………………...……………..7 Emma Gaboy……………………………………………………………….………..………………8 Mid Winter Event form………………………………………………………………………….9 Local Unit Training form………………………………………………………………………10 Gifts & Graces form………………………………………………..……………………..……11 Membership form…………………………………………………..…………………..………12
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Carolyn’s Corner cont.2
On February 18, 2012, the Mid-Winter Event, co-sponsored with the Cal-Pac UMW, will be at Waianae UMC. The theme is “Partnering with Others in Mission” and a panel will focus on Women’s Division’s Top 4 Initiatives: Climate Change, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking & Immigration, and Mission Opportunities (Ubuntu Day of Service) for hands-on work during the event. Invite your young women! The Conference did give us a total of $500 for air scholarships to active neighbor island units. All UMW Units and women interested in the work of United Methodist Women are welcome at all of Hawaii’s District events, plus Conference events. Put on your calendars the following dates in 2012:
Jan 14, Local Unit Training which includes UMW 101 @ Christ UMC
Feb 18, Mid-Winter Event, Hawaii @ Waianae UMC
April 21, Hawaii Spiritual Retreat and honoring of Quiet Disciples (location TBA)
June 1-3, UMW Quadrennial Event in Portland, Oregon
July 27-29, School of Christian Mission at Biola University, La Mirada, California
Aug (date/location TBA), Mission Festival, co-sponsored UMC and UMW in Hawaii
Sept 22, Hawaii Annual Celebration @ Trinity UMC
Aloha and God bless the efforts of UMW.
Carolyn Steuer, Hawaii District President Email: ([email protected]) Phone: (808) 622-1062
Carolyn’s Corner cont.1
We have learned from the Conference Mission Coordinator for Membership Nurture and Outreach that while our UMW Units did have Charters, but what is more important is that you are either an “Active” or “Inactive” Unit. I also learned that “Charters” is no longer the correct term, but should be called “Certificate of Organization”. This past year several churches in Hawaii have chosen to let their United Methodist Women Units become “Inactive”. When new leadership arrives (and it will in the future), they just need to submit the names of at least three leaders, make a pledge to missions, and will once again be welcomed back as an “Active” or “Re-organized” UMW Unit. Churches that have never had an Active Unit will go through a process of organization. Our MNO Mission Coordinator can help. We hope that someday there will be an active UMW Unit at every United Methodist Church. (See pgs. 29—33 in the UMW Handbook)
Your Hawaii UMW District Team is now ready to join you, “Hand in
Hand” as we follow the UMW 2012 program book, Walk With
Wholeness, and have the opportunity to guide your officers and
Units. Please put January 14, 2012, on your calendars, as this is the date of our Local Unit Training, and it will again be at Christ UMC in Honolulu. Air scholarship money is available for active neighbor island units.
Vice President cont.
That’s what Christmas is all about. Jesus is the only one who can make it possible for us to stand in the presence of His Father and receive heaven as our eternal home. He didn't need a title or a crown or recognition or money. Jesus has never needed those things to change people's hearts and neither do you. His love is enough to bring you joy, peace, happiness and eternal assurance. And this priceless gift is available to every person on earth! MELE KALIKIMAKA, HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU! YOURS TRULY, LEOLA NISA, HAWAII DISTRICT UMW VICE PRESIDENT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Join the UMW online network at http://umwonline.net to be
connected with friends, and stay informed of events and discussions
on real-world issues. Learn also about the 56 Commission on the
Status of Women:
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/56sess.htm
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Vice President – Leola Nisa
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! My name is Leola Nisa. I am with great honor and humility, given this opportunity to serve once again on our Hawaii District Team as your Vice President. I truly thank God for all of you and all what you do. Your participation and service in all of our events throughout the year, has helped each one of us to grow spiritually rich together in the Lord. This growth equips us to be able to reach out and share these gifts in our communities, in the nation, and in the whole world fulfilling the PURPOSE of UMW, beginning at our back door to the ends of the earth! Let us not forget the greatest of all Leaders—who came to this earth not to be served, but to serve others. On that night, He transformed the world. He shattered all of our man-made power structures and gave the poor and humble in spirit a chance to be great. He gave each of us an opportunity to become a child of God.
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Director of Women’s Division – Tupou Seini
Kelemeni
My name is Tupou Seini Kelemeni and I am a United Methodist Woman. In lieu of my position as a Director on the Women's Division, Board of Directors, I automatically become a member of the District Team. I’m married to Eddie Kelemeni, a recently retired clergy, and we have five grown children and eleven grandchildren. We reside in Honolulu where I attend the First United Methodist Church, also directing the chancel choir and sing in the Tongan choir. I speak both English and Tongan language circles of UMW, and am involved in other women's organizations like the American Mothers' Association and the Tongan-American Association of Hawaii. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Take advantage of holiday prices on 2012 United Methodist Program Calendars
Visit www.umcom.org/calendars. For assistance, please call customer service, 888-346-3862.
Shared by Conference Member – Maxine Wheeler
Please enjoy this website during Advent season. Love and peace, Maxine
The United Methodist Women's website at UMWMission.org has posted daily Advent devotions from the Justice for Women Working Group at the National Council of Churches. Its special focus is on Words Matter.
Also, the United Methodist delegation members to Geneva from the Women's Division and the General Board of Global Ministries are writing reflections for this Advent Season on migrant and immigrant rights. Please visit the website at UMWMission.org and see on your right the Advent candles and click in order to get into the section of Advent reflections. Enjoy and enact the Advent of our Savior in your lives. Please pass this information along to your district counterparts and others. Wishing you a great Advent Season! Glory Dharmaraj Staff Contact, Spiritual Growth
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Secretary of Program Resources – Clara
Fau’olo
Aloha, my name is Clara Fau’olo! I am your interim Secretary of Program Resources. What a blessing to be part of the United Methodist Women. May the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon us all during this Advent season!
Cardinal Health | 1009 Opule Street | Kapolei, HI 96707
Email: [email protected] Phone: 808/682-6904 Fax: 808/682-6677
Mission Coordinator, Ed & Interpr – Minja Choe
My name is Minja Choe. I am serving on the Hawaii District UMW Team as Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation. I was born and raised in Korea and came to the United States for higher education. I moved to Hawaii in 1970 when my husband was offered a position at the University of Hawaii, and have been a member of Christ United Methodist Church since then. I am grateful to my grandparents who became Methodists by meeting the Missionaries from the US.
Mission Coordinator, Membership & Nurture
– Sylvia Himeda
Aloha! My name is Sylvia Himeda. This is my second year as Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture and Outreach. I'm still learning in this position. I attend Harris United Methodist Church, teach preschool, and live in Kahala.
Message I'll check my mail daily for your MNO's end-of-the year local unit membership totals. Women's Division has tried to make the form easier this year. Let me know if your unit needs help filling out the new form (look for it at the end of this newsletter). Sylvia Himeda @ 4308 Papu Circle, Honolulu, HI 96816 Tel. (808) 732-2243 E-mail: [email protected]
Communication Coordinator – Lucy Aholelei-
Aloisio
Aloha, my name is Lucy Aholelei-Aloisio. It’s great to be
at your service as the Hawaii District UMW Communication
Coordinator. I’m happy to inform you that our Ka Ha’ilono is
NOW available in the cal-pac.org website. Go to
http://www.cal-pac.org/ and click on CAL-PAC MINISTRIES.
Scroll down to click “United Methodist Women” on the left
column, and then again on “Hawaii District UMW”. ENJOY!!
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Committee on Nominations – Penny
Brouillette
My name is Penny Brouillette. My husband, Dennis & I moved over to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2007 for his health, leaving our three daughters, son-in-laws, and seven grandchildren in the mainland. I have been involved with different ministries here at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, to be celebrating their 100 years in 2012. These ministries include Sunday school classes, witness ministry, bible study, choir, our church prayer coordinator, and United Methodist Women's ministries. Last year, I became our church’s UMW Vice President, and now a new member of the UMW district’s Committee on Nominations. I pray I can be of much value to our UMW ministries globally, and our Lord in this appointed position, which I am very thankful for. God Bless all United Methodist Women! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hawaii District Secretary – Ellen Owens
My name is Ellen Owens. I served four years as the Secretary of Program Resources and have moved to District Secretary for the next two years. I am a member of Kilohana United Methodist Church. I am a retired Middle School teacher of Language Arts and Social Studies, but have had a variety of jobs that required teaching students of all ages and levels. Currently, I spend my days being a docent at the Honolulu Academy of Art; quilting in my home studio and reading a wide variety of books—mysteries, historical pieces, and romance as well as those books on the UMW Reading List. I am also working on getting at least 45 minutes of exercise per day by walking with a neighbor or going to CURVES. As the Hawaii District moves to being a “green” unit, I hope to be able to communicate by e-mail with those who need help with UMW questions on the Reading Program and brochures. E-mail address: [email protected]
Secretary of Program Resources
Since there is no SPR at this time, please send the names of the people in your unit who have completed the Reading Program for Levels I, II, III, or IV—to UMW Reading Program, c/o Ellen Owens, 6488 Hawaii Kai Drive, Honolulu, HI 96825, by December 15th for a certificate at the Local Unit Training on January 14, 2012. If you would like to volunteer for this position, please contact Mrs. Naty Lagaso @ 808-488-8265 OR e-mail: [email protected].
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School of Christian Mission cont. Four full time and eleven half scholarships will be available. Look for the form(s) at a later date. These are the studies: Haiti: Offers “an overview of the cultures that shaped Haiti’s past and the ongoing legacy of colonialism, along with glimpses into the heart and soul of Haiti’s people Through pictures and Creole adages.” It will also include the impact of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. Poverty: “Our Christian faith invites each of us and our faith communities to become agents of God’s compassion and healing in a wonderful world. Poverty is a human rights issue with grace impact on women and children.” One of the chapters will address: Are we avoiding or encountering the poor? Immigration in the Bible: This study shares “the study of the Bible as a narrative of immigrants and migration. Exploring the Biblical and theological understandings of immigration, immigrants, and migration, this study seeks to enable you the participants to examine what it is to be a sojourner and to live into the Biblical mandate of hospitality for “the stranger” and “aliens” in our midst.
Mahalo, Dean Collette Andersen
SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION-2012 THAT ALL MAY HAVE LIFE
Happy Holidays! I am sure you all are preparing your 2012 calendars with important dates and concerns. Here is another to be added to your special calendar of events, if you haven’t done so:
THAT ALL MAY HAVE LIFE-Theme When: July 26-28, 2012-Korean Language July 27-29, 2012-Three day school Where: Biola University, La Mirada, CA Cost: Adults: $225 Children, Youth, Bridging classes: $175 Scholarship: Four full scholarships will be awarded. Eleven half scholarships will be awarded. Studies: Haiti, Poverty, Immigration in the Bible
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Message cont. I would also like to remind you to empty your treasuries. What does this mean? Remit monies which are over what you need for your unit’s operating budget for January 2012. The District will be doing the same. We will only leave what we need to spend for the month of January, and the rest will all be sent to the Cal-Pac UMW. Also, please consider a contribution to our Kokua Fund. It’s being used to offer airfare scholarships to UMW units from the neighbor islands. It always feels good and uplifting for all of us that our sisters can come and join in our district’s UMW celebrations.
Let's continue to encourage our units to give to missions. Give much, give little...? Our Father in Heaven knows what we can and besides, He owns all what we have. Consider the widow's offering that put in two very small copper coins worth only a fraction of a penny. “Jesus said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.’ (Mark 12: 41—44)" One last reminder, please make your checks payable to Hawaii District UMW and mail to Emma Gaboy, 3985 Ohuohu Road C3, Koloa, HI 96756. If you have concerns, you may also send an e-mail to [email protected] or call at 808-639-1244. Thank you.
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YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS HELP TO BUILD UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Treasurer – Emma Gaboy
My full name is Fatima Gaboy, but I prefer to be called by my nickname, Emma. I was born and raised in the Philippine. I’m single and living with my 92 year old mother on the beautiful island of Kauai. I enjoy nature, the outdoors, and traveling too. I migrated to the United States on December 23, 2004, and since then became an active member of the West Kauai United Methodist Church, also having involvement with their United Methodist Women unit. In 2009, one member from my church’s Board of Trustees recommended me to the Hawaii District UMW, which I later served on the Committee on Nominations. During my second year of service with the District, I accepted the challenge to become the Treasurer. The 2011—2012 term will count as my second year in the position...thriving and still learning. I love mission which is reaching out to the least of our brethren. Being in this position is the least service I can do to support mission work to youth, children, and women.
Message Aloha to my fellow treasurers of the Hawaii District UMW Units. Only a few more days and 2011 will come to an end. For you who remitted your pledges, I thank God for you. Your efforts and contributions are not in vain. For the rest of you that have not completed pledges for 2011, you still have a few more days left to send. Summary of your remittances will be presented during our Local Unit Training on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Christ UMC, and please make sure to be there. Block your calendar now. Let us come together and “Walk with Wholeness: Hand in Hand” on that day as we share our time and knowledge about our work as treasurers.
California-Pacific Conference United Methodist Women
Mid-Winter Events February 18, 2012
“Partnering with Others in Mission” Panel focusing on Women’s Division’s Top 4 Initiatives: Climate Change, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking & Immigration
Mission Opportunities for hands-on work during the day (invite the Youth)
California Hawaii Bell Memorial UMC Waianae UMC
1747 S. Nogales St. 85-671 Farrington Highway
Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Waianae, HI 96792
Registration: 8:30 am Registration: 8:00 am
Program: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Program: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Name______________________________________________ Phone ( )__________________ E-Mail Address____________________________________
Address ____________________________________________ Local Unit _______________________________ District ________________________________
Childcare ____ Age(s) of Children: ______________(please provide your child with a sack lunch)
$25.00 deposit per family for childcare required with registration by FEBRUARY 4, 2012. Deposit refunded at event if childcare is used.
Registration fee: $12.00 includes Lunch
Late Registration Fee: $15.00 if postmarked after February 4, 2012 (Lunch NOT guaranteed for late registrants)
CONFIRMATIONS TO BE E-MAILED: PLEASE INCLUDE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS if you want a confirmation
Make check(s) payable to California-Pacific UMW and e-mail or mail to:
Registrar-California Registrar-Hawaii
Jean Quan Ellen Owens
845 N. 16th
Street 6488 Hawaii Kai Drive
Montebello, CA 90640 Honolulu, HI 96825
[email protected] [email protected]
323-724-1050 808-396-9274
Local Unit Training
Date: January 14, 2012
Place: Christ United Methodist Church at
1639 Keeamoku St., Honolulu, HI 96822-4399, Phone (808) 536-7244
Theme is “Walk with Wholeness: Hand in Hand”
*Cost: Early registration by January 8th is $12. Regular charge between January 9—14th is $15
Reserve childcare at $10 per child (refundable upon participation for LUT)
*Note—$300 airfare available to each organized and active Neighbor Island UMW unit.
Gifts & Graces For Potential Leadership on the Hawaii District UMW Team
Talent Bank Form
Please type or print neatly Date:______________
Name________________________________________________ E-mail____________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: Home____________________ Cell_____________________ Work________________________
Local Church_______________________________ Member: yes / no Age: ________ (20’s,30’s,40’s, etc.)
Languages Spoken__________________________ Racial/Ethnic Group________________________________
Employed: Yes____ No____ Full-Time__________ Part-Time__________ Retired _____________ Professional skills, job experiences_______________________________________________________________
Offices held in United Methodist Women Local (office/dates of service) ______________________________________________ District (office/dates of service)_____________________________________________ Conference (office/dates of service)__________________________________________ Additional experience on the local, district, conference or general church level (other than UMW) or in the community: ___________________________________________________________________________ Areas of Special Interest and/or Concern ___secretarial ___creativity ___administration ___computer ___community ___newsletters ___nominations ___retreats ___spiritual life ___workshops ___global issues ___music ___social issues ___acctg/bookkeeping ___recruiting members ___community bldg. Other (please list)_________________________________________________________________
Which office(s) on the Hawaii District UMW Team would you most like, given the opportunity to serve?
(Please number 1,2,3 etc. for preferences, #1 being top choice.) ___President ___Vice-President ___Secretary ___Treasurer ___Social Action ___Spiritual Growth ___Ed.& Interp. ___Membership Nurture Outreach ___Program Resources ___Communication ___Nominations ___Young Woman Why are interested in this position and what qualifications do you feel you have for your office(s) of choice?___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Is it possible for you to be away from home or employment? (yes / no) Full Day_____ Week-end_____ Extended time_____ Please give any other information you feel is pertinent:______________________________________ Return to Nomination Chair: Naty Lagaso @ 98-1928 Wilou St., Aiea, HI 96701 or Penny Brouillette @ 3029 Puiwa St., Honolulu, HI 96817.
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