KANI KANI PELE The Monthly Newsletter of Kailua United Methodist Church Volume XXI No. 6 June 2018
1110 Kailua Road, Kailua , HI 96734 “Making Disciples of Christ from All Generations”
Aloha KUMC! In his le�er
to the Philippians, the
Apostle Paul writes:
I thank my God every �me
I remember you. In all my
prayers for all of you, I
always pray with
joy because of your
partnership in the gospel
from the first day un�l
now, being confident of
this, that he who began a
good work in you will carry it on to comple�on un�l
the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:3-6).
In this my final KKP ar�cle I too want to say thank
you. I’m so grateful for the ways that you have
embraced me and my family. I’m so grateful for
your love and support. I’m so grateful for your
partnership in the gospel.
Thank you fellow KUMC staff for all that you do.
Thank you Church Council leaders for your �me and
commitment.
Thank you ministry team chairs and ministry team
members
Thank you members of SPRC, Trustees, and Finance.
Thank you Sunday school teachers and children
ministry volunteers.
Thank you preschool staff, board members and
parents.
Thank you small group leaders, hosts and members.
Thank you choir and praise team.
Thank you welcoming team.
Thank you liturgists, acolytes, and coffee stewards.
Thank you ushers, counters, and sanctuary
stewards.
Thank you to all of you who serve our local
community – through IHS, Family Promise, Summer
Fest, Beacon of Hope House, etc.
Thank you to all of you who pray and provide
congrega�onal care for those in need.
Thank you to all of you who support our partnership
and outreach in India.
Thank you to all of you who support our church
financially.
Thank you to all of you who serve in li�le ways that
go unno�ced but are seen by God.
Thank you to all of you who play your unique part in
helping us accomplish our mission of making
disciples of Jesus Christ from all genera�ons.
Thank you!
As the Apostle Paul expressed, I’m not only grateful
for you but also confident of what God can and will
do in you. God began the good work that is going on
in KUMC, and God will carry it forward. In fact, God
has more in store for KUMC than we can even
imagine. As Paul writes in Ephesians 3:20-21:
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine, according to his
power that is at work within us, to him be glory in
the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
genera�ons, for ever and ever! Amen.
What can you imagine happening through KUMC?
God can do even more! Our five years together have
been just one chapter in the story that God is
wri�ng here. It’s a great story, an amazing story, and
I can’t wait to hear about what happens next.
I’m so grateful for our partnership and so hopeful
for our future.
With deep love and gra�tude,
Pastor Tim
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PENCIL THE DATE IN ON YOUR CALENDAR
KUMC
8th Annual Summer Fest
Saturday, August 11, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Coming up soon. It’s that time of year again. 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. We are currently accepting vendor applications. If you have any questions 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!
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June Birthdays
If you’re interested in the June birthdays, please call
the church office at 261-6238
Hi y'all, my name is Heather Holdridge, and I am so
excited to be a part of KUMC for the next three
months. I am a rising junior studying poli�cal
science at the University of North Georgia, which is a
small mountain college in Dahlonega, Georgia.
The fantas�c city of Atlanta is my hometown, where
I visit my mom, Leigh Ann, my dog, Holly, as well as my
dad, George, and his girlfriend, Nancy. My sister Haley,
24, also lives in Atlanta and my oldest sister Hannah,
25, lives with her husband Ben in Connec�cut.
My favorite things in the world are dogs, pot
s�ckers, being a weirdo with my family and friends, and
finally loving the Lord in Chris�an community.
Hello! My name is Alejandra Salemi but
everyone calls me Ale (sounds like Ally). I’m from
Bogota, Colombia but have called Orlando, Florida
home for the past couple of years. I’m a rising senior
at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) studying public
health. I love all things health and fitness, traveling the
world and good conversa�ons. Thank you for allowing
me to be a part of your ohana for the summer! So
thrilled to explore and grow my faith along the KUMC
community.
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On the Fourth of July, KUMC will be par�cipa�ng in the annual Kailua 4th of July Parade. In addi�on
to our usual “shave ice stand” at the end of the route, KUMC will also be in the parade line up! This
year’s theme is “With Liberty and Aloha for All.”
If you are interested in helping Nicia Pla8, Welcome Team Coordinator, with ideas or decora�ons,
please contact her at [email protected]. More details about our par�cipa�on will be shared
in June.
Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event will be a combined relay on
July 21st at Magic Island.
Kailua United Methodist Church will have a virtual team and will be suppor�ng Relay for Life with two
events:
♦ Annual Kailua 4th of July Parade Shave Ice at 78 S. Kainalu Drive (at end of parade route) on July
4th from 9:30 am—12:00 pm
♦ Annual Bake Sale on Sunday, July 15th aLer worship service
The money raised through Relay for Life events helps realize the American Cancer Society’s mission to
save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Checks can be placed in the
offering bowl any�me up to July 15th with Relay for Life on the memo line. Call Deborah Tom at
808-728-9993 if you have ques�ons. Thank you for your support!
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We are going to kick off our HERO themed VBS on July 13 at 6:00 p.m. with a family
movie night on the lawn. We are showing The Incredibles!
HERO CENTRAL July 16-20 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages 3 (po$y trained) to 6th grade
Dinner provided.
Registra,on will begin in June
Email [email protected]
with ques,ons
Luncheon celebra�on for Jack Ercanbrack’s 95th
birthday at Cinnamons.
Happy Birthday Jack! You are loved!
DID YOU KNOW? YOUR KUMC FOUNDATION
June is the month each year in
which the Founda�on celebrates
our school graduates. They are
recognized for their effort and
transi�on. Several trusts fund
educa�onal scholarships annually.
The Dolly Towne Trust, for example,
directs that its earnings be devoted
to the educa�onal needs of our church ohana.
You may make a tax deduc�ble dona�on. For
ques�ons, please contact either Ann McBirnie
[email protected] or Jerry Allen at
Get Set, Get Ready….GO!
Easter Egg Hunt 2018
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1110 Kailua Road Kailua HI 96734 (808) 261-6238 (voice), E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.KailuaUMC.org RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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