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Ka Ha’ilono Volume No. 43 Article No. 2 May 2012
Table of Contents
Ten Life Rules …………………………………..… Pg 1 Carolyn’s Corner ……………………………...…. Pg 2 Education & Interp …………………………….. Pg 2 Review for 2012 Reading Program ……….. Pg 3 Social Action .………………………………….…. Pg 3 Treasurer ………………………………………….. Pg 4 2012 Quiet Disciples (booklet) ……….….. Pg 5 - 12 UMW Directory ……………………………………….. Pg 13 2012 Quadrennial Event info ……………..… Pg 14 Help Needed by Suzy ……………………….... Pg 14 General Conference …………………………… Pg 14 2012 School of Christian Mission Form ….. Pg 15 How do I register (SCM) …………….……….. Pg 16 Mission Studies Report ………………………. Pg 17 UMW Annual Conference Luncheon …… Pg 18 Gifts and Graces form ……………….……….. Pg 19
TEN LIFE RULES
1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout life. 2] So, why is a car's windshield so large and the rear view mirror so small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So, look ahead and move on. 3] Friendship is like a book. It takes years to write, but only a few seconds to burn. 4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, it will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, it can't last long either. 5] Old friends are Gold! New friends are Diamonds! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a base of Gold! 6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend; not the end! 7] When God solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when God doesn't solve your problems, HE has faith in your abilities. 8] A blind person asked, "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" "Yes, losing your vision!" 9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you. 10] Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.
Carolyn’s Corner
Psalm 23:1&3 (NRSV) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want […] He leads me in the right paths.
As I look back over my life, I am amazed on the paths God has led me. I never thought I would serve on the Hawaii District United Methodist Women team, and never felt I had the skills to be the President! I am not a “natural-born leader”. I prefer being a helper, loved being a mother and teacher, but these past ten years of my life, God led me on paths I never thought I would travel. It was through UMW that what leadership skills I may have possessed were developed. I always wanted to travel and since retirement and being your District UMW President, have seen this dream realized.
I learn so much working with the other District UMW Presidents and UMW leaders in the California-Pacific Conference, each time I attend their meetings in California and the Schools of Christian Mission. I was able to attend the UMW General Conference in St. Louis two years ago, and will be attending the UMW Western Jurisdiction Conference in Portland, along with other dedicated women from Hawaii. All this wouldn’t have been possible without my involvement with United Methodist Women!
When someone from the UMW Committee on Nominations approaches you as a potential leader for our team, say “YES”, even if you think you don’t have the ability. God has given you many talents and through UMW they can be developed even further. Take time to complete our “Gifts & Graces” form.
I visited Wesley UMC for church services on May 13, along with our District Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture and Outreach, and was surprised how many women I knew there, all because of UMW District Events. Previous to being on the District UMW team, I only ventured out of Wahiawa for my work, never on week-ends. I was happy with being active in just my local church as there is much “God work” to do within your own local unit and congregation. But we are a connectional church and we do even more as we are in connection with each other beyond our “home town”. I want each of you to continue to be leaders within your church, within your UMW units, but you will mature more in your faith when you venture out to District and Conference events and gain the strength of holding hands with other Christians, and then bring back to your home church ideas you have learned.
I was glad to see so many of you at our Spiritual Retreat/Quiet Disciples celebration at Aiea UMC on April 28. Our coming UMW events are: the Western Jurisdiction UMW meeting in Portland, the UMW lunch at our UMC Annual Conference at Redlands, the School of Christian Mission at Biola University, and then back here in Hawaii, our Mission Festival on August 29, and our Hawaii UMW annual celebration on Sept. 22. I will be at all these events and hope to see many of you also.
Carolyn Steuer, Hawaii District UMW President [email protected] or 622-1062
Education and Interpretation article for Hawaii District UMW May Newsletter
1. Are you making progress toward Mission Today Unit? Review the attached report form and plan activities to become a Mission Today Unit.
2. School of Christian Mission (July 27-29) is coming soon and the Application for Full and Partial Scholarships are due June 1.
3. Mark your calendar for Mission Festival, August 25, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM at Harris UMC. This will be an exciting time to reflect and celebrate past and current mission work as well as time for planning future mission work of United Methodist Church. 4. Hawaii District UMW is continuing to recognize Mission Studies done at local churches by awarding Mission Today Certificate. Four or more hours of Mission Study based on the material from the School of Christian Mission will qualify for the Mission Study Certificate. Make plans for the mission studies with your pastor and local unit officers. Members of Hawaii District UMW officers and California-Pacific Annual Conference officers living in Hawaii will be available as resource persons.
Review for 2012 Reading Program/Social Action/Youth
Going Blue: A Teen Guide to Saving our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands by Cathryn Berger Kaye & Philippe Cousteau
This is a book written for young adults. It’s about water and our responsibilities for getting involved in protecting our water. It has suggestions for using the ideas, how to involve others, and keeping records of your personal journey.
1, Investigate the community and its use of water. 2. Prepare a plan. 3. Act—using one of many strategies. 4. Reflect/Think 5. Tell/Demonstrate
There are many examples for the reader to use in moving toward protecting the waters in our state. Perhaps a youth group, school, and/or classroom could use this as a basis for a long-term project involving community action. Easy-to-read it encourages everyone to continue to learn about the preservation of our waters.
Ellen Owens, Hawaii District UMW
Social Action
I'm currently involved w/Hale KauKau, a non-profit organization which feeds Maui's hungry: 100—150 people a day, 365 days a year. I volunteered
and will do more now since UH Maui campus will resume in August. I'm in the process of disturbing fliers to condo front desks for guests to give
their left over food items to this food kitchen. Hale Kaukau will need more funding this summer due to the fact that there will be no FREE lunches
from school once they’re out. I was saddened to see children waiting for the food to start serving. Hale KauKau is located in Kihei @ St. Theresa
church. This organization also has four delivery routes in Kihei for the disabled, elderly, or those who don't have the money to cook. Food is on
the bottom of our society's list. I feel very good helping out this organization. For more information, call 808 879-4844 or email Tina Draper @
Aloha and keep on rocking w/Christ. Gayle Lewis
Treasurer We have an awesome God! He is surely and continually providing for missions through the UMW units in the Hawaii District. At the end of March 2012, the following support to missions has been remitted to Cal Pac:
Pledge to Mission $22,287.31 Special Mission Recognition 368.00 Gift to Mission 245.00 Gift in Memory 255.00 World Thank Offering 221.32 Call to Prayer 332.11 National, International & UMCOR Projects 1,430.00 Faith for the Journey 100.00 Camp Mekokiko 100.00 Susannah Wesley Foundation 100.00 Wesley Foundation Manoa 100.00 TOTAL $25,538.74
Thank you everyone for sharing your gifts. You have touched and blessed peoples’ lives more than you’ll ever know. You are all a blessing! For
some units who didn’t have the chance to send their pledges, it’s not late. Let’s pray together that grace continue to abound, that we will be able to complete our pledge of $40,000.00 even before 2012 ends.
I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to every one supporting the Hawaii District UMW Kokua Fund. The fund is intended to
provide neighboring island units airfare scholarships to attend UMW major events in Oahu, the Local Unit Training (January), Spiritual Growth Retreat & Quiet Disciple (April), and the Annual District Celebration (September). It is such a wonderful opportunity for all United Methodist Women to get together, to fellowship, get to know each other and the programs and activities of the district.
There is a note from the Cal Pac Treasurer with a reminder that local units should send support to local missions directly, since the money is not
coursed through the Women’s Division. Any support still received by the district will not be sent to Cal Pac. Rather, it will be forwarded straight to the local mission.
Let us continue to be united and support UMW Missions. Please make your checks payable to Hawaii District UMW and mail to:
Emma Gaboy, Hawaii District UMW Treasurer 3985 Ohuohu Road C3 Koloa, Hi, 96756
2012 Quiet Disciples AIEA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
AIEA UMC, KATHERINE TOWNSEND
What you see is part of a picture taken at the Mid-Winter event
out in Waianae UMC in February. Katherine Townsend does
not intentionally turn her back on ANYTHING if she knows
what is happening.
If you need a ride, she doesn’t turn her back. If you need a
kind word or some food to eat, she is graciously ready with
fruit and/or vegetables from her garden. She provides snacks
for UMW meetings. Katherine has held most, if not all,
offices in Aiea UMW, her most recent being Mission
Coordinator for Membership Nurture and Outreach. Katherine
doesn’t turn her back on telling all she meets about United
Methodist Women and our mission.
Katherine is a retired nurse who is also a cancer survivor.
Katherine and her late husband have lived in several states, but
chose to retire in Hawaii, where they had previously lived and
bought a home, because they said Hawaii was home. Aiea
UMW, Aiea UMC and the community of Aiea are better for
having Katherine Townsend around…not her back but all of
her!
ALDERSGATE UMC, ROSE TILITILE
She is a true “Quiet Disciple” and a faithful United Methodist
Women, who attends every meeting she can, supporting with
her presence & prayers. Eighty-six years young, and still doing
things around the church diligently as she is physically able,
even collecting trash around the church after every service.
She is steadfast, dependable and a close friend to many. Rose
is a lei maker extraordinaire – she never says “no” to special lei
requests for church speakers, including our very own Bishop
Mary Ann Swenson. A quiet disciple indeed, walking with
Jesus!
CHRIST UMC, MRS. MIN-HONG KANG
The women of the Christ United Methodist Church are very
proud to recommended Mrs. Min-Hong Kang as the quiet
disciple of 2012. Mrs. Kang came to Hawaii in 1980 with her
husband and three children for a better life. But the life for an
immigrant family of five has not been easy. They experienced
much hardship and despair. In 1988, the family began to
attend CUMC and found a new life and experienced the grace
of God. The family overcame difficulties of immigrant’s life,
and the children grew up to become valuable members of the
newly found home community. A daughter of the Kang family
served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Dominican Republic for
four years before settling down with a job. Her experience
made the Kang family more aware of the needs for mission.
Working to help overseas missionaries became an important
purpose of Mrs. Kang’s church life. Her work has always been
in a quiet manner, but, working actively but modestly in fund
raising to help visiting missionaries, sending donations to
various mission works. Mrs. Kang worked hard keeping the
housing facilities of CUMC for visiting missionaries. All this
work while she was working a full time job. She has been seen
frequently cleaning rest rooms of the education building of
CUMC (about 20 stalls) after daily early morning devotion,
which she never missed since she began to attend our church.
After her retirement in 2011, she received the training for
intercessory prayer and joined the weekly intercessory prayer
team. There is so much to pray for and she is constantly
praying. She truly exemplifies a Quiet Disciple. Members of
CUMC admire and love her and many try to become like her.
LIHUE UMC, OTUSIA LANGI
I was born and raised in the Kingdom of Tonga, on the island
of Vava’u to my father, Sione Uepi of Neiafu and my mother,
Amelia Maletile Uepi of Leimatua, Vava’u. My father was a
school teacher and my mother was a homemaker. They both
raised me and my eight siblings in a religious rooted home
where church and education were very important to our family.
I attended primary school in Vava’u then later moved with my
family to the main island of Tongatapu to continue my
education as well as the rest of my siblings. There, I attended
the school of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga along with
my siblings and completed four years of high school level
education in Nukualofa. In December, 1980 I received the
opportunity to travel to the U.S.A. where I met my husband,
the late Rev. Sinaipa Langi.
We got married in 1984 at Honolulu, Hawaii where he began
his ministry work. God blessed us with four children as we
served in His church ministry for 18 years. We first served as
minister at First UMC of Honolulu from 1985-1990. Then he
was called to serve at Hilo UMC from 1991-1998. My
husband’s last ministry work was at Lihue United Church on
Kauai from 1998-2003. He suffered from an illness for a few
months and later passed away that summer.
It was a very difficult time for me to raise my four children
alone, but it was also a time for me to deepen my faith and trust
in God. I believe my faith has kept me on my feet day after day
slowly erasing a period of sorrow and darkness. I found
comfort and peace through service to God’s people and my
church family, knowing that God has blessed me all the days of
my life and it is my duty to serve Him.
Today, I am an active member of LUC leading the women’s
group for our Tongan congregation. I also serve as Sunday
School Coordinator and Sunday school teacher for the Tongan
Congregation. When nominated, it is important for me to
attend quarterly meetings for the Tongan congregation which
takes place four times per year. I also attend the annual
conferences for the United Methodist Church.
I believe that my faith in God has brought me interest in
serving the United Methodist Church; it was our commitment
(my husband and I). Although he is no longer here with me, my
faith and trust in God has deepened….for God gives me peace
and comfort through the service and work I do for the United
Methodist Church.
RUTH NITTA, WEST KAUAI UMC
We are most honored to lift up Ruth as our 2012 Quiet
Disciple. Ruth is married to Wilson Nitta. They are proud
parents of two sons: one of her sons is a Teacher on Oahu, and
the other a Police Officer on the island of Kauai. Ruth is a
warm and sweet spirit! She enjoys’ volunteer work with the
Boys Scouts…she has been actively serving with the scouts for
as long as I have known her. Ruth serves on the Board of
Trustees at Kauai UMC as well as one of our regular counters
at church. She has always made it a priority to be at all of our
UMW meetings and she always offers to help with our
rummage sales or volunteer on upcoming events. Ruth was on
the UMW Hi District Team for 7 years. 3 years on
Nominations and 4 years with Nurture and Membership. She
is always delightful to be around and her example is truly
walking with Jesus!
KAHALUI, MAUI UMC, LOSAPINA MAILE
My name is Losapina Maile. I would like to give thanks and
praise to God for all the good things and many blessings He
has bestowed upon my-self and family. I am a Pastor’s wife
and a supporter of his ministry and mission in the United
Methodist Church. I hope to help in his mission to make
disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
I am committing my time at least 2-3 hours per week in
studying the Bible, meditating, praying and fasting and asking
God to speak to me through His scriptures.
We are most proud to honor Losapina Maile as our 2012
Quiet Disciple. Her presence among the women and her
faithfulness to our Lord Jesus Christ is truly an inspiration to
everyone amongst her. Her commitment to the Word of God
is an overflow of blessings to all that has the privilege to
know her…. Losapina says, trust in the Lord, Meditate on His
word and pray without ceasing. These are my tools for
becoming a good disciple walking with Jesus.
KEOLUMANA UMC, TOSHIKO KINO
Keolumana UMW is privileged to honor Toshiko Kono as our
Quiet Disciple. A founding member of KUMC in 1965. She
has remained in dedicated service to church life, working
quietly and efficiently in various capacities, most recently as
Lay Leader and member of the Worship Commission. She is a
charter member of Keolumana UMW.
Toshiko is a Maui girl, a graduate of Farrington High School
and University of Hawaii. She taught in Waianae and then at
Kailua Elementary School where she served as 4th
grade level
Chair. As a young adult member of Kailua UMC, she served
on two Caravan teams, once as team member, and once as a
counselor. Her first Caravan team experience was working
with youth groups in Northern CA, and later as counselor for
the team who came to Honolulu. Toshiko also spent a year in
upstate New York as an exchange teacher.
After marrying Tets, when son Robert and daughter Kathy
arrived, Toshiko became a full-time homemaker, caring for his
family as well as her widowed mother and later, Tets’ father
for many years. Tets developed rheumatoid arthritis and her
role as a caring caregiver during her mature years came to full
fruition when her bachelor brother who could no longer live on
his own, joined the Kino household a few years ago.
Because of health concerns, Toshiko and Tets joined their
daughter Kathy and Husband Taiji and their three daughters in
Shoreline, WA, in mid-March.
We celebrate and honor Toshiko Kino as our Quiet Disciple for
2012. In celebration of her grace-filled life, we have forwarded
a check for Mission Giving and as we keep in contact with her,
we continue our prayers return o good health.
TRINITY UMC, LORY NESER
Hawaii has been my home since arriving nearly 50 years ago as
a new bride. I taught middle school youngsters for 37 years,
raised three children of my own and was an active member of
Trinity UMC in Pearl City. I became active in United
Methodist Women as a young mother. At this time it was
called WSCS. Our unit did a lot to help other women and I
remember we had a project to help a woman and her daughter
in Appalachia. This plus the programs we were involved in
really peaked my interest in San Diego. I was sent there by my
unite and it was an eye opening event. The large attendance of
women, the music, the programming just spoke to me. The
conference president at that time was Marilynn Maybee who
later became Rev. Marilynn Huntington. She was my role
model. She was a young woman with young children leading
this organization of women. I couldn’t imagine how she could
do it. She later told me that it was this experience that led her
into the ministry. From that time until the present I have
served UMW in whatever capacity I could. I served my local
unit as various mission coordinators and as president. I served
Hawaii District as a member of Nominations Committee,
Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Life and President. And then
it was my privilege to serve as Conference President. During
that first year I met Rev. Marilyn Huntington and told her of
my admiration for her and how she inspired me. Never in my
wildest dreams, however, did I think that I would follow in her
footsteps.
God has always been my Guide. When I lost my first husband
at the age of 52, I was devastated but I knew that I had to go
on. I always imagined God holding my hand, guiding me
through this dark valley and eventually into the sunlight. It
was then that the invitation to be District President and later
Conference President came. To me, it was an opportunity from
God. Then God gave me another opportunity for a loving
relationship with my second husband. The years of happiness
were abruptly cut short by his dying but again, God held my
hand and eventually handed me another opportunity…to be
Conference vice-president for a brief time. God gives us the
opportunities. We have to recognize them as that and say yes.
God has empowered me to be a leader and in that position, I
want to empower those women who are powerless. I want to
be able to do what I can to help them, and therefore their
children to lead lives that are filled with love and hope.
Involvement in United Methodist Women is one way I can do
that.
WAHIAWA UMC, RUTH HONMA
Ruth was born in Honolulu in 1920. She graduated from
McKinley High School, where she had been a “Sponsor”.
McKinley HS had a strong ROTC department and the leaders
would ask girls to be “sponsors” with them when they had
parade drills and needed “dates” for military functions. Only
the most popular and prettiest girls were “sponsors”. After
high school she worked for the Department of Education as a
school secretary at Lincoln Elementary School in Honolulu.
She was married in 1943 at Harris UMC. The couple later
moved to Wahiawa as her husband was an agricultural
extension agent and Ruth transferred to be secretary at Waialua
High School and later to Wahiawa Elementary School. Haruo
and Ruth Honma joined Wahiawa UMC and had one daughter.
Ruth retired in 1975, and she and her husband enjoyed
traveling and took trips and cruises to many parts of the world.
Ruth also became active as a volunteer worker at Wahiawa
Hospital Thrift Shop, plus enjoyed a weekly game of
Mahjongg with friends. She was widowed in 1999, but
continued to be faithful with her volunteer work and church
activities. She regularly attended church and week-day Bible
classes. She is an avid reader and came to the monthly
gathering of the church’s “Book Bunch”. She continued to live
alone in her home until she turned 91, when she fell and broke
her shoulder and now resides with her daughter in Kailua. She
still comes to worship with us at Wahiawa UMC whenever her
friends are able to pick her up and bring her. She also regularly
attends the opera, symphony concerts and enjoys dining out
with friends. God has blessed Ruth with a sharp mind, a good
sense of humor, and the adventure of traveling and learning.
Now the church community can give back to her the support
she gave to others, in her own quiet way, for many years, as
our 2012 Quiet Disciple.
HELP NEEDED by SUZY
This is a “wish list” from Katie Monfortte, our US2 missionary at the Susannah Wesley Community Center. She wrote that any contributions or donations to obtain materials for their summer program would be appreciated. They need:
Card Stock Paper Side Walk Chalk
Expo Markers (dry erase) Name Tags
Youth T-shirts, plain colored Craft kits (foam sheet craft kits)
Glitter Glue and Craft Glue Bubbles
Kites Anything your Units can contribute would be greatly appreciated. REMEMBER, “Suzy” is our UMW mission in Hawaii. Katie can be reached at [email protected]
General Conference Approves United Methodist Women Autonomy By a vote of 889 to 20, General Conference made United Methodist Women an autonomous organization within the United Methodist Church during its quadrennial meeting in Tampa, Fla. The historic vote separates the national policymaking body of women organized for mission within the denomination from the church’s mission agency for the first time in more than 70 years.
What does this mean to the local UMW in Hawaii? We will be learning more, but for now the main thing is that we can determine how the money for missions that we raise can be allocated and we will have a voice at the National level of our church. Prior to this change, we were under the Global Ministries Division. It also means that we are now equal to the UMM, which has always been an autonomous organization within the United Methodist Church.
2012 SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION
REGISTRATION FORM
“That All May Have Life” July 26-28, 2012 – Korean
July 27-29, 2012
Separate registration form must be completed
for each attendee
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Use the name that will appear on name tag
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JULY 1, 2012
REGISTRATION POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 1:
$ 250
Mail to: Ana-Haydée Urda
238 ½ N. New Hampshire Ave., LA, CA 90004-
4709
NAME ________________________________
E-MAIL_______________________________
ADDRESS______________________________
CITY _______________STATE ___ ZIP _______
CELL (___)_________PHONE (___)__________
EMERGENCY CONTACT
___________________PHONE (___)________
NAME OF CHURCH ______________________
DISTRICT ______________________________
ROOMMATE: __________________________
I AM CHAPERONE FOR: __________________
(youth/child you will be responsible for)
PLEASE SPECIFY DIETARY & SPECIAL
DISABILITY CONCERNS:
______________________________________
I will attend the following session of the school:
Korean Language July 26-28 $225.00 _____ Registration for Korean Language is from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on July 26TH Lunch will NOT be provided on July 26TH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*English Language July 27-29 $225.00 ____ Spanish Language July 27-29 $225.00 ____ Tongan Language July 27-29 $225.00 ____ Bridging Class (18-23) July 27-29 $225.00 __ Bridging Class (Seasoned) $225.00 ____ Registration is from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on July 27TH LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED on July 27TH *The English Language Participants will attend only ONE study class. Please select a first and second choice. If first and second choice is not marked below, one will be randomly assigned if first choice is not available. _______ Immigration in the Bible _______ Haiti _______ Poverty
To ensure you receive your 1ST choice, REGISTER EARLY!! Make check payable to Cal-Pac UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Time of Arrival_________
1st time attending the School of Christian Mission ____
Please send my confirmation letter by: _________E-Mail _______ Mail Child Care is available at no charge; however, reservations are required and there is a $25.00 refundable deposit per child. (Separate form will be provided, with confirmation)
Deadline for Child Care Reservations:
JULY 1, 2012
Payment must accompany application.
YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM July 27-29, 2012
Separate registration form must be completed for each attendee PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Use the name that will appear on name tag
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JULY 1, 2012 REGISTRATION POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 1: $ 200
NAME ________________________________ E-MAIL _______________________________ ADDRESS______________________________ CITY _______________ STATE ___ZIP _______ CELL (___)________PHONE (____)__________ EMERGENCY CONTACT ___________________PHONE (___)________ CHAPERONE: __________________________ CELL ( )___________________________ NAME OF CHURCH ______________________
DISTRICT ______________________________ I will attend the following session of the school: 7-10 yrs July 27-29 $ 175.00 ______ 11-13 yrs July 27-29 $ 175.00______ 14-17 yrs July 27-29 $ 175.00 ______ There will be other forms for the youth and chaperone to fill out. There are guidelines for the youth and chaperone to follow. These will be sent to you along with your letter of confirmation. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!
ARRIVAL DATE & TIME__________ DEPARTURE ______
My first time attending the School of Christian Mission___
Please send my confirmation letter by: ____E-Mail ____Mail
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Complete the appropriate registration
form in this brochure and e-mail or
mail by JULY 1, 2012, along with the
registration fee. Your check is to be
made payable to CAL-PAC UNITED
METHODIST WOMEN and mailed to:
Ana-Haydée Urda, Registrar
238 ½ N. New Hampshire Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004-4709
PH(213) 304-1485 / [email protected]
NOTE: School/Event fees paid for a registrant may be transferred to another provided the registrar is notified by July 1st. Fees shall be refunded, with the exception of $25.00 retained for administrative costs, if the registrar is notified at least fourteen (14) days before the opening day of the School.
Dean: Collette Andersen (808) 722-6933
Assistant Dean: Lita Santiago
BIOLA UNIVERSITY 13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639 (562) 903-6000 www.biola.edu
STUDY OFFERINGS
In John 10:10, Jesus proclaims, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” God’s ultimate will for humankind is that all persons will have fullness of life – a life of wholeness & hope, a life of freedom from oppression, a life of justice & truth, a life of inner peace, and strength. As people of Christ, let us change what needs to be changed, say what needs to be said, do what needs to be done, and love as Christ loves us, so that all may have life and have it abundantly.
Immigration in the Bible This is a spiritual growth study, which deals with the
theme of how individuals, families, and communities are called to a life long journey of practicing forgiveness, justice, and reconciliation in our relational lives. This
study aims to bring about personal and social transformation.
Haiti This geographical study is 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. The impact of the devastating
January 12, 2010 earthquake is also addressed.
Poverty Poverty is a human rights issue with grave impact on
women & children. This mission study will help us recognize the connection between Scripture, church tradition, compassion for the poor, social outreach &
social justice. We will deepen our understanding of the realities of poverty and commit to solidarity with the
poor through accompaniment & advocacy.
Bridging Class The make-up of the bridging class is intentionally
intergenerational on a one to one basis. Our hope is to encourage young women 18+, to attend School of
Christian Mission and help them discover the gifts of community and experience their “more seasoned”
Sisters in Christ have to offer as they learn and grow together.
2012 SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION
That All May Have Life
BIOLA UNIVERSITY
July 26-28, 2012 (Korean women)
July 27-29, 2012
WHAT IS THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION?
Schools of Christian Mission are opportunities to study a spiritual growth topic, a geographic area, and an issue impacting society.
Participants grow in understanding of the mission of the
church in the current world context. The studies give particular
attention to the responsibilities of women in the fulfillment of
mission. This mission education program strengthens the leadership
and membership of United Methodist Women.
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CHECK #_________ AMOUNT$__________
DATE RECEIVED________________________
MISSION STUDIES REPORT
YEAR___________
Local Unit________________________________;Church_________________________________
Person Reporting_______________________ ___;Office Held_____________________________
I. Studies Completed: Check one or More Completed by Unit
A. Spiritual Growth________; B. Geographic Study__________; C. Social Issue____________
II. Title of Study_________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) of Study ____________________ Total Number of Hours________ No. in Attendance_______
Resources Used__________________________________________________________________
III. Title of Study___________________________________________________________________
Date(s) of Study ____________________ Total Number of Hours________ No. in Attendance_______
Resources Used__________________________________________________________________
Unit President(signature)_____________________________________________Date______________
Pastor (signature)___________________________________________________Date______________
To qualify for a Mission Study Unit Certificate 4 hours must be devoted to the area of study.
For questions, please contact Education and Interpretation Coordinator Minja Choe, [email protected]
Gifts & Graces For Potential Leadership on the Hawaii District UMW Team
Talent Bank Form
Please type of 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/EthnicGroup________________________________ 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 96801, (808) 488-8265 Rev. 9/24/11