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T HE H ERALD A PUBLICATION OF THE AIEA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 99-101 Laulima Street, Aiea, HI 96707 www.aieaumc.com · E-mail: [email protected] · 808-488-5354 Ministry Musings by Pastor Tom Choi 9/11 – FIFTEEN YEARS LATER At 3:30 a.m. on September 11, 2001, I was awakened by a phone call from a church member. I was thinking that perhaps her husband was in the hospital. But she said, “Two airline jets flew into the World Trade Center towers.” I was still kind of groggy and said, “Okay, I’ll turn on the T.V.” I woke very quickly as soon as I saw the tragic destruction. But as much as the destruction, it was the panic and terror in the hearts of the people of New York City and everywhere. The original targets were the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the White House. The terrorists wished to destroy the financial, military, and political centers of the United States, in order to humiliate America and demoralize its citizens. Fifteen years later, terrorism has not stopped, and has even spread to other countries. Violence in our own nation has escalated. But still we endure as a nation. And while we have many problems, we still have a dogged determination to overcome and even triumph. I believe that this comes from the fabric of America being a deeply spiritual one. Church attendance has dropped everywhere, and fewer people identify as people of faith, but the spiritual center of America remains intact. During biblical times, there were many periods of destruction and uncertainty. There were many periods when people were unfaithful and turned away from God. But there has always been a faithful remnant that has endured and kept faith alive. During this month and always, don’t lose hope, don’t lose faith, even when it seems that times are worsening, and God seems silent. The Spirit of Christ is a constant, and terrorists and others may try to destroy the human centers of our lives, but they will never get to our souls. Praise be the God! Grace and aloha SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:oo am English Worship 9:30 am English Worship 10:45 am 10:45 (Youth Group) 12:00 pm Samoan Worship (except the first Sunday) INSIDE THIS ISSUE Ministry Musings by Pastor Tom Choi . . . . . . . .1 Thank You Note from Scholarship Recipient . . .2 From Our Missionary Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Outreach Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sept - Oct 2016 Volume 22, Issue 8 CHURCH STAFF Bishop: The Rev. Dr. Grant Hagiya District Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Tom Choi Language Associate Pastor: Joseph Siofele Pastoral Assistant: Jackie Kikuchi Administrative Assistant: Sandi Brekke Rainbow Choir Director: Claire Rivero Handbell Choir Director: Karen Carlisle Organist: Malia Poyer Accompanist: Laura Shimabukuro Lead Custodian: Wilhelmina Toledo Lead Nursery Attendant: Amy Chagami
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THE HERALD A P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E A I E A U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
99-101 Laulima Street, Aiea, HI 96707 www.aieaumc.com · E-mail: [email protected] · 808-488-5354
Ministry Musings by Pastor Tom Choi 9/11 – FIFTEEN YEARS LATER
At 3:30 a.m. on September 11, 2001, I was awakened by a phone call from a church member. I was thinking that perhaps her husband was in the hospital. But she said, “Two airline jets flew into the World Trade Center towers.” I was still kind of groggy and said, “Okay, I’ll turn on the T.V.” I woke very quickly as soon as I saw the tragic destruction. But as much as the destruction, it was the panic and terror in the hearts of the people of New York City and everywhere.
The original targets were the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the White House. The terrorists wished to destroy the financial, military, and political centers of the United States, in order to humiliate America and demoralize its citizens.
Fifteen years later, terrorism has not stopped, and has even spread to other countries. Violence in our own nation has escalated.
But still we endure as a nation. And while we have many problems, we still have a dogged determination to overcome and even triumph.
I believe that this comes from the fabric of America being a deeply spiritual one. Church attendance has dropped everywhere, and fewer people identify as people of faith, but the spiritual center of America remains intact.
During biblical times, there were many periods of destruction and uncertainty. There were many periods when people were unfaithful and turned away from God. But there has always been a faithful remnant that has endured and kept faith alive.
During this month and always, don’t lose hope, don’t lose faith, even when it seems that times are worsening, and God seems silent. The Spirit of Christ is a constant, and terrorists and others may try to destroy the human centers of our lives, but they will never get to our souls. Praise be the God!
Grace and aloha
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:oo am English Worship
9:30 am English Worship
10:45 am 10:45 (Youth Group)
12:00 pm Samoan Worship (except the first Sunday)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Ministry Musings by Pastor Tom Choi . . . . . . . .1
Thank You Note from Scholarship Recipient . . .2
From Our Missionary Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Outreach Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sept - Oct 2016 Volume 22, I ssue 8
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop: The Rev. Dr. Grant Hagiya District Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Se Hee Han Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Tom Choi Language Associate Pastor: Joseph Siofele Pastoral Assistant: Jackie Kikuchi Administrative Assistant: Sandi Brekke Rainbow Choir Director: Claire Rivero Handbell Choir Director: Karen Carlisle Organist: Malia Poyer Accompanist: Laura Shimabukuro Lead Custodian: Wilhelmina Toledo Lead Nursery Attendant: Amy Chagami
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THANK YOU NOTE FROM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Tabitha Yasuda thanks the AUMC congregation for the
scholarship! MINISTRY MUSING CON’T.
Birthdays SEPTEMBER 2 – Katie Omura
3 – Tolu Tagovailoa Solofa Setu
6 – Shane Lau
7 – Denver Trippensee Dominador Juan Kandice Symister Aileen Ringling
8 – Pat Neff
9 – Bradford Lauofo
11 – Ross Roley
13 – Christine Nagano-Guerrero
15 – Tom Hulett
17 – Jaime San Jose
18 – Karen Carlisle Matthew Pak
19 – Tara Yasuda Neituitia Iofi Fely Quemado
20 – Vivian Tokuhama Steve Blankenship Ninalele Tiumalu Eleanor Paek
22 – Misty Givens Marnie Trippensee
23 – Michael Anthony Feliciano
24 – Demma Dalmacio
26 – Joe Demarke Setema Sagpolutele Eleanor Hertel
27 – Sapati Tigilau
28 – Sam Quemado
29 – Clark Agena Angel Dalmacio Dyson Misiluti Makayla Sharp
OCTOBER 1 - Becky Choi
3 – Elijah Veiga 5 – Kate Inokuchi Arvin Trippensee
9 – Mary Jane Tiedemann
11 – Mary Ann Dalmacio- Lui
12 – Isaia Faulema 13 – Kym Roley Leviticus Siuta
14 – Mataio Fualema
15 – David Juan
16 – Chris Ringling
18 – Karen Bulusan- Demarke Marina Choi Sierra Choi
25 – Frankie Tali Faleteine Falefia
30 – Brian Givens Chris Neff Su’e Siofele
31 – Doris Fernandez
(Please inform the office of any additions, deletions, or corrections that should be made to this list. Thank you.)
COMMITTEE MEETINGS SPRC: TUE., SEPTEMBER 20 at 6:45 p.m.
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE, THURS. SEPTEMBER 29
at 7:00 P.M. (SPRC AT 6:00) at AKUMC, 550 Kulawea
CHECK WITH CHAIRS FOR OTHER MEETINGS
BIBLE STUDIES MONDAY EVENING – NEW! STUDY OF ROMANS 6-7:15 PM – Sep. 12, 19, 26
SATURDAY MORNING – GOSPEL OF JOHN 9-10:15 AM – TBA
From our Missionary Partners . . . Susannah Wesley: “A heartfelt mahalo for the generous gift . . .It is due to the generous support from friends such as you, that we are able to continue to provide programs and services that strengthen and empower individuals, families, and the community.” The Wesley Foundation: “We greatly appreciate your support and give thanks to God for your partnership in ministry. By God’s grace, our ministry has experienced growth: increase in attendance for Bible study, worship, and community lunch.” Common Grace: “Jesus said people will know the character and productiveness of other people ‘by their fruit’. . . thank you for supporting our ministry ---you nourish us by your gifts. Last school year we trained and encouraged over 150 adult mentors who met weekly with their Common Grace keiki one-on-one.”
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INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(IHS) – OCTOBER 13 DESSERT DROP-OFF – 9-11 A.M. @ CHURCH OFFICE
COOKING – 2 P.M. @ IHS
SERVING THE MEAL – 5:30-7 P.M. @ IHS
PASSION GROUPS – CHECK WITH LEADERS, NO GROUPS ON HOLIDAYS.
HULA SISTERS: TUESDAY MORNINGS (NOELINE KHAW VORBAU)
GAMES AND LUNCH: THURSDAYS (LOIS TAKATA)
QUILTING: ALTERNATE SATURDAYS (KAREN LEONG) SEPTEMBER 17, OCTOBER 1, 15 & 29
UPCOMING EVENT – Fall Festival – Peace Day
Peace Day Hawaii
United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence “Partners for Peace”
RESULTS
WANTED!!!
YOUR BEST CHILI REWARD:
Knowing You Gave
Your Best for God Entries open to: All
Everyone else come, eat and judge!
Join us on Sat., Oct. 22 from 4-6 pm for square dancing, chili, fun
and fellowship!
Join us as we come together with other community groups, educational institutions, artists, musicians and government service representatives to show solidarity towards attaining peace throughout our lives and the world on Peace Day and every day.
Saturday, September 24, 2016 UH-CTAHR Urban Garden Center, Pearl City
9am-2pm
Volunteer for a shift to help in AUMC’s booth as we spread peace thru the teachings of the Fruit of the Spirit using crafts and other activities. To volunteer, contact Jackie at [email protected] or call 488-5354.
Galations 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, PEACE, forbearance, kindness, gentleness and self-
control.
Coffee Hour Ministry
Looking for Coffee Hour hosts!
Thank you to all who have hosted coffee hour! For those of you who have not had the opportunity to share God’s goodness with our congregation and guests in this special way, we still have many openings.
What do you do? 1. Coffee, hot and cold water will be provided.
Serving table will be set up.
2. Provide simple, easy to serve finger food type snacks requiring little to no plating. It would be helpful if you could provide refreshments around 9:00 am for the early morning service and 10:45 am for the second service.
3. Help in cleaning up would be appreciated!
Questions? Please call Dorothy at 455-2364.
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Aiea United Methodist Church 99-101 Laulima Street Aiea, HI 96707
WORSHIP SCHEDULE mid-August through September
SEPTEMBER 18 – Joseph – Life in the Pit
SEPTEMBER 25 – Joseph – From Self-Centered to God-Centered
OCTOBER 2 – World Communion Sunday
OCTOBER 9 – White Sunday (Samoan Fellowship leads worship at 9:30)
OCTOBER 16 – Family Values
OCTOBER 23 – Investing in the Family’s Future
OCTOBER 30 – REMEMBER – ONE SERVICE AT 9 A.M. Consecration Sunday and Youth Sunday – luncheon follows
REMEMBER: OUR ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 29 AND WILL BE HELD JOINTLY WITH AND AT AIEA KOREAN UMC, 550 KULAWEA STREET, NEAR AIEA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Aiea United Methodist Church 99-101 Laulima Street
Aiea, HI 96707
Phone: 808-488-5354
E-Mail: [email protected]
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