Kauai Association United Church of Christ

E Komo Mai!

It is with great joy that I welcome you to the 2010 Spring 'Aha Mokupuni at Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church. Our congregation has lovingly prepared and planned an enriching experience, 'ono food and an example of West side aloha that we are sure you will not forget. My hope is that each of us, as members of the body of Christ, will take the time to reflect on our theme and Hawaiian value, kuleana, and how we see God working through our congregations to better serve one another, our Lord, and our surrounding community. My prayer is that each of us will take the time to "talk story,” listen deeply to God and to those around us, and pray for one another this weekend as we celebrate who we are and our kuleana for we are and who we are called to become.

Mahalo ke Akua,

Kahu Rachel Schwab

Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches President’s Report

Mahalo nui loa to each church representative and all of our Pastors for their faithful attendance to all of our meetings. Officers for the July l, 2009 – June 30, 2010 are as follow:

President: Grace Nani Kamai Waimea United Church of Christ

Vice President: Naomi Yokotake Waioli Hui’ia Church

Secretary: Deloros Kaauwai Kapa’a First Hawaiian Church

Treasurer: Verdelle Lum Waioli Hui’ia Church

Advisor: Aletha Kaohi Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational

The reports from the church representatives are welcomed. Early on, it was thought that a combined choir of Kauai voices would be a fitting tribute to a well-known church member. A need to revise the Constitution and Bylaws of the organization.

Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church: Planning activities to coincide with the Hanapepe Community evening art shows and concerts. Westside Children’s Choir and opening of food pantry.

Kapaa First Hawaiian: Forged ahead with meetings regarding Strategic Plan and holy unions. New sanctuary laminate flooring. Honored to have the Aloha Week court as well as Mokihana Festival begin their celebrations with participation in KFHC services.

Ko’olau Hui’ia Protestant church: Has been active in the community meetings.

Waimea United Church of Christ: Active in food distribution and reaching community. Improve and landscape front area of the church. Marshallese Ministry planning to have services utilizing part of building on Waimea United church of Christ complex.

Waioli Hui’ia church: Continued 175th Anniversary observances

Kauai Association President’s Report

I thank you for the opportunity to serve the ministry of Christ through our churches on Kauai, brothers and sisters in Christ in Association with one another.

I believe that the last twelve months have been blessed with many profound times of building up the Body of Christ among us. We enjoyed having Martha Mensendiek, missionary to Japan, come into our churches to share about her profound ministry among university students. We held an afternoon seminar on “Becoming Contagious Christians.” We hosted an evening of General Synod review. We learned so much from Rev. Dr. Bob Merkel about the post-modern church at another event. And, we were so blessed to have noted author and speaker Tony Robinson come to share his understanding of the emergent church at an evening gathering.

Our times together have also been blessed with intentional fellowship. Yes, for the first time ever we have had pupus at our regular association meetings! And, we must truly show our gratitude to the Lihue Christian Church for allowing the Association to eat in their lovely sanctuary and to host beverages, too. This has allowed us some relaxed time to just be with one another again.

Twice in the last year, pressing agenda items that might have required calling special meetings of the Executive Committee were handled and passed by consensus via e-mail. For the first time annual reports were posted on-line at the last Spring Aha Mokupuni. Just last month, we hosted the first-ever completely on-line meeting of the Executive Committee of the Association. This was accomplished through an active weblog through which committee members were able to post reports and comment directly over a three-day period. All of this has saved an enormous amount of time and transportation cost—truly hundreds of dollars in gasoline and airfares. More importantly, however, we have saved carbon vis-à-vis the environment. It is my sincere hope that we as an association can continue to lead in using on-line tech to complete our routine business, thus saving our resources for Christ’s service and a greener tomorrow.

Another hope that I have had for our churches is that we would be less reclusive in regards to the larger community of Christians on Kauai. For the first time, a UCC pastor was asked to lead in prayer at the Mayor’s Annual Prayer Lunch. Only after someone mentioned this to me later did it strike me that this was a kind of a breakthrough moment. We are being invited to become more active in the larger Christian community on Kauai. I hope and pray that we can be.

I am happy that we have been able to welcome the Koloa Marshallese Ministry to our Association. They bring a great blessing to all of our Churches, and likewise I hope that we will be able to continue to bless Pastor Bemry and his congregation. We welcome you warmly!

I am also pleased with the Aha Pae Aina being held here in June. Kudos to all but especially to the Lihue United Church for being so welcoming and to Aletha Kaohi for taking on the monumental task of organizing the event. God bless you!

Aloha ke Akua, Pastor Olaf, Waimea UCC

Wai`oli Hui`ia United Church of Christ

(Jesus)"I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends... This is My command: Love each other". -John 15:9-17

Here are some highlights of 2009:

The Sunday School keiki selling cookies for their mission outreach supporting Eldy Bustemante (Philippines) and Pharadee (Thailand) through Compassion International... The Properties Committee heading up the restoration and repair of the stained glass windows on the east facing side of the Sanctuary, repair of dry rot on side and rear of the Sanctuary and cracked septic tank system... The Deacons organizing the 40 Days of Purpose, sermon series & small group DVD/study/discussion Purpose Driven Life with 12-15 attendees during Lent March-April... Discovery Class during Lent: with Jeanne Knight, Michelle & Timmy Kanehe, Lori Marston... 5th Mayor's Prayer Luncheon March 7, Wai`oli Hui`ia Church hosted a table for the first time... April 19 KAUCC Pulpit Exchange Rev. Phyliss Meighen preaching here... Wai`oli Women’s Retreat at Waikoko April 24-25... Spring KAUCC Mokupuni May 23 held here... Yung Mangroup begins in May... Aha Pae`Aina in Honolulu on June 8-13... We raise funds & a Church team for the first North Shore American Cancer Walk for Life in Hanalei on June 27... “Get a Lift for Summer” inspirational DVD series in the Mission Hall... Sunday School Family Retreat at Koke`e, July 9-11... North Shore Fishing Tournament on August 1 benefits Wai`oli Hui`ia Church and kicks off 175th Anniversary events... "Taste of Hanalei” (chicken hekka extravaganza) October 10... October-November: 40 Days of Community, sermon series & small group DVD/study /discussion “Better Together” with 12-15 attendees... Sunday School Christmas Pageant, Dec. 13... Christmas Eve Services with new times of 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. seem to “spread the big crowds more evenly”.

As we move into 2010 and celebrate the 175th anniversary of the beginning of our Christian Hawaiian Missionary Church in Hanalei may we keep the words and command of Jesus Christ at the center of all that we do, at all times.

Mahalo ke Akua, we have been richly blessed at Wai`oli Hui`ia Church. May we continue to celebrate the love of Jesus Christ in our midst as we begin our church year of 2010.

Pam Dohrman
Moderator

Church of the Pacific

New as well as people returning to the North Shore find the congregation of the Church of the Pacific a place where they can express themselves and their gifts. Over the past year as a result of the new gifts shared with us, we have seen a 12 session art class, two line dance groups, emerging musical talents to share in worship, monthly game nights, gardening, church building repair and upkeep, campouts at Waineke and outrigger canoe paddling parties.

Each Wednesday following a hot breakfast, the group jumps into the scriptural theme for the following Sunday, giving direction to worship and sermon planning. The instrumental musicians practice following breakfast to prepare for Sunday worship. Along with the instrumental musicians, others have been working to incorporating new ways with the hymns in our praise and worship with God.

In the summer of 2009, we held our first Vacation Bible School, with the theme, “A Ticket to Adventure”. The children and the staff had a fun packed week. We plan to do it again in June 2010.

For ten weeks last summer, Ryan Sweet a first year seminary student from Western Theological Seminary completed a summer internship with us. Ryan built many friendships during his time here and added newness to the many activities he included in his daily experiences. His enthusiasm for pastoral ministry was a supporting sign for the future of the church in the world. The Teaching Church committee is making plans for the student who will arrive in May 2010.

A group of women gather on Monday mornings to begin their week with a Bible Study and fellowship time. Saturday mornings brings a gathering of men who share in a time of open ended discussion, while the world awaits the great insights discovered in such an endeavor.

Gardening and gleaning of local orchards has brought up to 600 pounds of vegetables and fresh fruit per week to our Food Pantry, with large amounts to share with the new food distribution center at St. Williams Church in Hanalei. Continued development of our Pooku community garden brings many hours of enjoyment to our volunteers who work so diligently to produce crops for home and Food Pantry use.

Our Food Pantry ministry team continues to be challenged by the increasing need for food in our community. In the first quarter of 2010, we have served 20,371 pounds of food to 2,164 people for a total cost of $6,098.47. We are thankful for the granting agencies that provide grants to carry out this food ministry. Once a month, communion is served to many who do not attend worship on Sunday, but wish to partake of this sacrament. We are initiating avenues by which our pantry families who are seeking employment have a place to network in hopes of finding work. Our prayer/challenge circle before our food distribution is a meaningful experience for all.

A program of working with the Kauai Intake Service Center has provided us with valuable insights to rebuilding human confidence and relationships, plus hours of donated community service.

The Church of the Pacific is a congregation of individuals willing to share of their God given gifts and talents. With these gifts and talents we are able to serve the community in which we live.

Kapaa United Church of Christ

A year ago we were having difficulty getting enough members to fill all the positions for officers and committee members. We decided to hold neighborhood meetings to talk about possible reasons and solutions. To start the discussions at each of the three neighborhood meetings, brief descriptions of our present system of boards and committees and brief descriptions of permanent mission teams and “temporary” mission project team examples were shared. Then those present shared why they felt what we are doing now is not working and what they would like to see happen. What was discussed at each of the neighbor meetings was shared in the newsletters for everyone to know what was said.

Reasons discussed as to why members are not volunteering to serve on committees and boards are:

1) Time commitment is difficult and cannot attend monthly meetings

2) Don’t want to be chair and attend Council meetings and write newsletter articles

3) Don’t want to take minutes of meetings

4) Not sure of what is expected and being able to do it

5) Terms of service is too long

6) Aging membership

Things we would like to see happen:

1) Instill in members what it is to be in a church family

--more Bible study, study from the Bible focused and related to now

--small group activities

--fellowship, love support

2) Nurturing, supporting, building relationships

--build on talents by nurturing and teaching others

--need to support each other

--nurturing relationships together and show thanks to others

--each person must be appreciated for what they do

--small gatherings would help us to get to know each other

3) Membership

-- need to attract new members including younger families

-- need to focus on keeping members we have

4) Service—need to serve the church together and serve God

--if serving is our priority, we need to be dedicated to doing it

--serve others within our congregation

--driving at night, to appointments, to shop, etc.

-- help members with chores at home

--members who are hesitant to ask for help

-- serve others in our community

-- need to be inspired to serve

--have a Mission Fair to understand what opportunities are available for mission in the community

--getting enough people to serve on committees

--maybe we could combine committees

I have been meeting with Pastor Jeannie at least once a month to plan with her the things we need to work on together.

After the Ministerial Review was completed and compiled, I meet with the Pastoral Relations Committee and Pastor Jeannie to look at the summary and decide what the next steps should be. We will continue this coming year to address the concerns that were brought up in the review and to follow through to make sure that progress is being made.

When the Nominating Committee started asking people to serve as officers and committee members for this coming year, they were unable to get anyone to commit. When they asked me what I thought they should do, I suggested they put up a sheet on the bulletin board and see if anyone would sign up. When there wasn’t much interest shown, I proposed to the Council to set up an Ad Hoc Committee to work on suggestions for governance for the coming year. The Council agreed, and we asked for volunteers to serve and come up with some ideas or suggestions to present for discussion and possible action at the Annual Congregational Meeting in January. We hope to have these ready prior to the meeting so you will have a chance to look at the suggestions before then.

I am very appreciative and grateful for all of the members and friends in this congregation and for everything that you do for this church and each other. My deep, heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you who have served as officers, committee chairs and members, staff, and volunteers for all you have done this past year in whatever capacity you have served and for giving your feed back at neighborhood meetings and in the Ministerial Review. May God bless you, each and every day for your service to Him and His Church. May we continue to listen and hear what He wants us to do as His children and for His children in our congregation, our community, and the world. I am curious to see what our lives together will be like in the coming year.

Peace and Blessings to all of you.

Respectfully yours,

Katherine Kitamura, Moderator

Kapaa First Hawaiian Church

Aloha mai kakou. This past year has been another constructive year for the community of faith. The church has had its fair share of baptisms - seven, weddings – eleven (at the church and offsite), funerals - six, and blessings – four. We also brought in five more new members this year. We continue to be blessed by being able to host the Aloha Festival at the start of it festivities, as well hosting the Mokihana Festival. We were also fortunate to host the Kamehameha Deputation team in worship this past year.

The church has made some unique accomplishments this past year. It completed the two year journey of looking at the topic of holy unions and how it applies to the church life. The congregation met and voted on the subject on October 25. The final vote decided that the church would not have holy unions performed at the church, nor would the kahu perform them elsewhere in the community. There are a couple of things, however, that the church took notice of from this process. Number one: this final tally was a very close vote, with people in the church expressing a variety of perspectives. This is a reminder that while not everyone will agree with the outcome, we still need to be able to live together faithfully and communicate with one another. As Christians, we need to be able to remain united within the Spirit of God, in times of agreement as well as when there are differences of opinion between people. A second point is that while this was decided by the voting majority of the church, the overwhelming feeling is that the church is meant to be hospitable and welcoming to people in the community and from around the world. This is something that will need to be lived out intentionally, not just by the ushers of the church, but all of the leaders and the members of the church.

Another place that shows accomplishment is with the Kai ‘Oni, the strategic plan. An evaluation was redrafted from the original, and the congregation gave lots of feedback about this one page summary. This is good that the congregation could review what had been started four years ago. Unfortunately, there is still more work to be done. With the need areas identified, it is now up to the congregation to work on these topics: Christian Education, Positive Relationships, Develop Gifts and Talents of Friends and Members, Increase Lay Participation in Worship, and Doing Service Work in the Community. The church recognizes that these efforts will require more than the efforts of one committee. The entire community of faith needs to participate in the work for these goals; after all, “it is a kakou thing.”

So whatever the challenges and tasks lie ahead (financial outlook of church, work on the structures of the church), it is important that the members be in covenant with God and with each other. We all need to remain in touch with God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. In my final days here a kahu of Kapa’a First Hawaiian Church, I am grateful for the time shown to my family and me. We are grateful to all who have shown us kindness and hospitality. And as we leave this place for new experiences, I hope that this church and other congregations go forward in faith with God, believing that God is guiding us and journeying with us. May all of us look for God in each other, as we communicate and strive to work together for the church and the surrounding community.

‘O wau no me ka ha’a ha’a

Kahu Christopher R. Schwab

Lihue Christian Church

Moderator’s Report

By Lani Yukimura

As we ring in the New Year, it’s a good time to reflect on the goodness of 2009. We began the year knowing that God had truly blessed us when Dr. James Fung, our Kahu, answered the call and moved home to Hawaii with his wife, Faith. We welcomed the Fungs at Thanksgiving 2008 and celebrated with a joyous Installation of Kahu in March 2009, presenting him with many symbolic gifts, including a shepherd’s staff, thanking him for accepting us as his “flock”, asking him to lead us. Those who served on the search committee and transition team found new roles in the church, and Kahu’s gentle guidance led us on a journey of hope for a better tomorrow for Lihue Christian Church. Let’s remember 2009 as a year re-building and new direction thanks many things, and many people including

· Kahu’s Seminars, Becoming Contagious Christians, Biblical Foundations for Leaders and Small Group Ministry Training

· Restructuring our church leadership roles by creating the Board of Deacons and the Board of Trustees, with team leaders overseeing key ministries of the church

· Amending and revising the church by-laws

· Establishing ten small group ministries with lay leaders from our church

· Providing training to acolytes, greeters, and visitation ministry volunteers

· Empowering the Facilities Task Force to survey needed repairs and improvements to the church building and grounds

· Making use of the parsonage for new programs and meetings

· Extending fellowship time and refreshments to every Sunday after worship

· Offering new programs like Saturday Prayer Breakfast and Wednesday Senior Ministry

· Initiating Dial-A-Prayer for daily inspiration and prayer from Kahu via telephone

· Seeking a grant to upgrade sound and audio visual capabilities

· Bridging activities to include Ae Kamalii teachers, parents and students in installation, Palm Sunday and Easter, annual bazaar, church picnic, Christmas activities and other special events

· Continuing support of good community projects, like helping the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, monthly food bank collections, teaming up for Relay for Life to help American Cancer Society, sponsoring Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Volleyball Team, and providing a site for the Kauai Adult Day Health Program.

· Enhancing Sunday services by singing praise songs with the Praise Team

· Custom designing Sunday School curriculum to meet the needs of our children

Lihue Christian Church has a rich history and strong roots. Let’s all participate in the life of the church, sharing gifts and talents, helping one another. The future will bring us more opportunities to nurture our relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in our faith. Thanks be to God, a new year is here. Let’s make 2010 another great year to give God our best!

Lihue United Church

During the past year Lihue United Church has been served by Senior Pastor-Rev. Wesley Elmore; Associate Pastor (for Tongan Ministry)-Rev. Solomone ‘Ulu’ave; Moderator-David Collison; and Vice-Moderator-Joye Irwin; plus many other dedicated members in various roles. We are grateful for the many ways our ohana serve and reach out to others.

We continued to offer three weekly worship services, two on Sunday (10:15 am English & 1:30 pm Tongan) and a Tongan Wednesday evening. We also serve as hosts to two other churches on Sunday; Central Kauai Christian Church and Kauai Korean UM mission.

Our church continues to meet the needs of many off-island guests and friends who find the joy of Christian fellowship during their sojourns here. We are pleased that so many of them not only join us for worship but also participate in Bible Study and our missions and outreach projects.

Like many churches, Lihue United Church was not immune to the touch economic conditions affecting our member’s jobs and employment hours. Yet in the face of this economic recession our members and friends have continued to be generous in giving and service to include making increased donations to missions and outreach.

Our Labor Day breakfast in 2009 provided over $3000 for Ke Ala Hoku. We continued to provide a hot meal every Tuesday for the KEO homeless shelter. We supported 3 missionary teams in 2009: Mary Kelly in Tonga, Stan Hankins in the Pacific, Jay & Grace Choi in the Philippines. We provide food and funds to a Lihue community Food Pantry. We prepared and donated 118 health kits for use around the world in emergency situations. We donated 20 toys to the Salvation Army’s Christmas program “Toys for Tots”. For 2009 we have been selected as the Highest Per-Member Giving Missionary Supporting Church in the Hawaii District of the United Methodist California-Pacific Conference. In the beginning months of 2010 we initiated a community garden plot as a means to grow vegetables to give to our locally supported food pantry (Loaves and Fishes at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church).

As we prepare to host the Aha Makua session of the 188^th ‘Aha Pae’aina (June 2010) we have been making upgrades and renovations to various buildings. Our major project is renovating the kitchen in the Parish Hall. We have begun using slide projection and a video camera for worship in our church sanctuary. And in 2009 we completed our new Restroom structure (behind the sanctuary/office building)

Finally we are grateful for the support of the Kauai Association as we make ready for the Aha Pae’aina.

Koloa Union Church

This past year has been one of the most challenging of years for us. We have all gone through an intense roller coaster ride of emotions. As the economic downturn caused negative returns on investments and had dwindled our funds, difficult decisions had to be made to keep our church fiscally viable.

Coupled with the sequence of events that occurred surrounding the sabbatical leave of Kahu Nani Hill and the process of searching for a substitute minister, some of us were left with a bitter taste in our souls. However, we should not let such events override the many blessing that this wonderful church has to offer to you and to this wonderful community.

One such blessing is the monthly food distribution at Pa’anau Village reflecting our church's mission to serve those beyond our church's walls. Again, with the economic downturn, the need to feed has increased. As more families were in need of the food that was distributed, I must congratulate this congregation and all of those volunteering individuals, for continuing this valuable service regardless of our own churches economic woes.

It is also during these times of hardship that some turn to drugs and alcohol. There was an article that stated that during this recession, one industry that seemed to thrive was the liquor industry. Again, I need to congratulate this congregation for continuing to nurture our community, as you decided to continue to support and offer the use of our facilities to groups such as AA and NA, Al-Anon and the Friday morning Play Group.

But every challenge, both physically and fiscally, seems to be overshadowed by the immense generosity of members and friends of our church. What will be mentioned in this report is simply the tip of the iceberg, a tiny glimpse of the enormous and abundant blessings that this congregation has done for our community.

Difficult decisions were made in the Music Department, and we need to be thankful to Joyce Anglemyer and the talents she shared with us these past years. We pray all is well with Joyce and Richard. God's promise that He would provide is indeed exemplified as we are now graced with the talents of Fay Bartels.

The Marshallese Ministry continues to thrive under the ministry and guidance of Pastor Bemry Bunglick.

Koloa Union Church has again been recognized for giving. We have gone “5 for 5” in contributing to the special offerings throughout the year. Again, congratulation goes out to you. As you may not have realized, with the economic downturn, we had to significantly reduce our contribution to "Our Church's Wider Mission” (OCWM), but this year, we are hopeful to increase that contribution.

We need to keep Kahu Nani and Jerry Hill in our prayers as Kahu completes her doctorate this year in anticipation of her return to the pulpit. And I am thankful for the presence and wisdom of Pastor Tom Fujita as he tries to continue our mission to this community.

And personally, I need to acknowledge our Deacons and the Church Council for all of their contributions and attributions that they bring to the table. A simple thank you is not enough for all they do.

I guess what I am trying to let you know is that in spite of all that has been said, in spite of the economic climate, and in spite of the any bitterness that is being held in your soul, this church continues to give in many ways and continues to nurture this wonderful island of Kauai.

As we look into the future, we need to "look into the future." We need to not dwell on what might have been and focus our energy on what will be. We need to move forward.

There is a story that I may have shared with you in the past of an African Prince and his servant. The Prince and servant grew up together as children, played together and were the best of friends. As they became older they were always together but took their roles as Prince and servant. The servant was always optimistic and always answered with the statement "That is good, that is good." One of the servant's chores was to load the prince's rifle on hunting trips. On one particular day, the prince took aim at a prize animal; the rifle backfired and blew the right thumb off the prince’s hand. The servant quickly responded to the prince's cries. Seeing that the prince lost his thumb, the servant answered, "That is good, that is good." The prince was infuriated, saying, "How can this be good." In anger with the servant's response, he ordered the servant to prison for life.

A year later the prince went hunting and ventured into the territory of cannibals and was caught. The cannibals were preparing the prince to be their meal when one of them noticed that the prince was missing a thumb. According to their beliefs, a deformity means the prince has a defect and, therefore, not worthy to be eaten by cannibals. So the prince was released.

The prince was overjoyed, but also felt saddened that he had put his best friend in jail for something that saved his own life. He immediately ran to the prison to release his friend and asked for forgiveness and his friend replied "That is good, that is good." The Prince questioned, how can it be good that I sent you to jail for life for something like this, that was a mistake and not your fault. The servant replied, "Had you not put me in jail, I would have been out hunting with you."

Indeed, after all is said and done. We need to remain optimistic and count our blessings, even if they do not appear as a blessing.

As in the past, I truly believe that God does not give us challenges that he feels we can’t handle. God is blessing us with these challenges, because He trusts that we can do it.

Let us move forward in this new year of this new decade, to fulfill our call "to embrace, enhance and nurture our diverse and unique faith community."

Mahalo to all of you for making all things possible with the help of GOD.

Douglas Duvauchelle

Moderator

Hanapepe United Church of Christ

“Whether you’re 5 or 105, you have a lifetime ahead of you.” –Dan Zadra

This quote from Dan Zadra motivated our awareness and direction this year. Regardless of our years, we claimed our eternal life in Christ and affirmed that we are Living Church! We accompanied people on their life journeys and celebrated milestones. We welcomed new babies, celebrated graduations, baptized and received new members into fellowship, blessed newlyweds, and gave thanks to God for members and friends who completed their journey home to God.

The greatest excitement and focus for the church centered on remodeling the kitchen and upgrading the equipment. Led by the Holy Spirit, we discerned a call to the ministry of hospitality to the larger community. Under the guidance of our Fellowship Deacon, we planned to host Community Lunches on a weekly basis, where people from the church and the larger community, young and older, and all walks of life would sit down together as a community in the fellowship of Christ. Bodies and spirits would be nourished, and the love of Christ shared with all.

We began kitchen design and planning in June, and expected to be completed sometime during the summer. Little did we know how much the “ways of the world”

would challenge our timeline and our budget. By April 25, 2010, the kitchen was sufficiently remodeled and equipped that we could hold kitchen blessing. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! As this report goes to press, we await final approval from the Health Department so we begin our ministry of community lunches.

Other missions to the community included our Kokua Thrift Shop and the Westside Food Pantry, as well as our White Christmas mission. We also continued our faithful participation in the UCC-sponsored mission offerings as a 5 for 5 Church in the Hawai`i Conference.

Our worship was enhanced this year by our including the young people more intentionally in our services, creating a more inter-generational worship experience. Throughout the year, our regular Sunday services were complemented by special occasion worship services, many of which were ecumenical. Blessing of the Animals was offered for the first time.

Our ministry in Christian Formation provided opportunities for children, adults, and inter-generational experiences. Three of our youth and the Pastor attended the KAUCC spring camp at Camp Sloggett. Adult offerings included a number of short-term course series, the highlight of which was “The Bible and Handel’s ‘Messiah.’”

Visits to homebound and hospitalized parishioners became a major focus for pastoral care, as the needs among our elders increased. In addition, Pastor provided pastoral care to younger parishioners, new families with babies, and members of the broader community.

As we look back over the past year, we give thanks to God for God’s sustaining grace and for the many hands of devoted service in Christ’s name. As we look forward to the coming year, may we continue to uphold one another in love and always look to God in prayer as we seek to discern his calling for our mission to the larger world. May Christ be praised.

Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church

Mahalo ke Akua for all that we have received, we are thankful. Having the guidance of Kahu Rachel Schwab has been a blessing to all of us. She has encouraged us to participate in joint worship services and activities with others. She represented our church in Mokupuni and statewide conference planning and activities. She also enabled us to have a presence in our community by opening our church doors several days each week.

Mahalo to all who stepped up to accept the challenge to serve on the deaconate this past year. As we attempted to fill the positions on the deaconate for 2010, Kahu Rachel reminded us that people are called to serve. I think of the opening song we often sing and the question that is presented in the song is “whom shall I send?” The reply in the chorus is “Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? UI have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if You lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.” We are few in number but each time we step forward to accept a challenge, request or respond to a need, we make a difference. Mahalo to all who volunteered in activities that we sponsored or participated in: church camp, Waineke clean-up and food preparation. We are still looking for people who are willing to serve.

Mahalo to all our members and friends who worked so hard on our laulau fundraiser. People worked on planning, prepping, cleaning, gathering the supplies, wrapping and steaming the laulau, feeding the workers and selling the finished product. The laulau were delicious as evidenced by the brisk sales and positive comments we received. The donations of supplies by members and friends greatly enhanced the success of the fundraiser.

Mahalo to Helen Sina for serving as our choir director for many years. She generously shared her imagination and leadership in teaching us to learn the nuances of musical notation and to sing enthusiastically. We will miss Helen’s violin music and guidance, but wish her well in her future endeavors. Mahalo also to Cris Kealoha for continuing to provide the piano music for worship and other special services. Her nimble fingers encourage all of us to sing with gusto.

Mahalo to all of our members and friends for volunteering to provide food and drink for our aloha Sundays, special activities and worship services. Your generosity has been overwhelming and there has been more than enough to all who were present.

Mahalo to all the caretakers of our building and grounds. This year we had costly roof repairs and a few plumbing repairs, but through the efforts of Momi Kaleohano, Bill Kaohi, Bruce Ten and others, we have managed to keep our facilities in good repair.

As we consider planning for the next year, we will continue to seek many helpful hands. Look at participating in our upcoming planning event, which will include hosting the Spring Mokupuni and possibly preparing some of the meals for Aha Pae Aina, which will be held on Kauai this year. What a great opportunity to visit with old friends, make new friends and support the larger Christian ohana of the United Church of Christ. Mahalo keAkua for all that we have received and we in turn are called to share our talents with a joyful heart.

Bonnie Shimatsu, Moderator

Waimea United Church of Christ

"When I am hungry, give me someone that I can feed. And when I am
thirsty, give me someone who needs a drink. When I'm cold, give me someone to keep warm. And when I grieve, give me someone to console." - Mother Teresa

I have been blessed with progressive and open minded council members with a wonderful sense of cooperation these past years. The group has been a joy to work with, and I believe that much has been accomplished through their gentle spirits and continued desire to serve our Lord. I again commend the various committee chairpersons and their assistants for their dedication and service and hope that there will be others willing to assume leadership and continue with our efforts to help the church to be a strong and supportive part of the community.

Moderator: Teri Sakai

Vice Moderator: Jackie Matsumura

Recording Secretary: Sally Molander

Treasurer: Lee Miller

Assistant Treasurer: Marlene Matutino

Board of Finance: Buildings and Grounds: Mike Vidinha / Irwin Oyama

Cemetery: Naoko Ogata / James Beardmore

Stewardship: Helen Masaki

Board of Deacons: Grace Kamai, Mike Vidinha, Nora Vidinha, Elsie Hegwood, Verna Kauahi, Dave Somers Marlene Matutino, Helen Hoeckmann Percival, James Beardmore

Christian Education Ministry: Cinthy Kagawa

Fellowship Ministry: Kathy Uyeda, Kim Okino

Missions Ministry: Margaret Kagawa

Music & Worship Ministry: Helen Percival

Pastoral Relations: Susie Somers, Margaret Kagawa, Marlene Matutino, Grace Kamai,

Gladys Okada

Personnel Ministry: Graceleanor Baird

Kauai Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches: Grace Kamai

The Church Council has met the 2^nd Sunday of every month from 11:30 – 1:30pm following the Worship Service in Baird Hall. Meetings have consisted of reports by the various committees and discussion of issues, along with lunch provided by the council members.

Major undertakings have included the renewal of the Lanai Committee, the paving of the church driveway, new flooring, painting & hot water heater in Baird Hall, fumigation of White Church & various Cemetery projects.

Revision of the church by-laws has been accomplished. Regularly scheduled fellowship activities and potlucks, cemetery & church workdays have taken place. Bible Club in the schools, Bible Studies with leadership by Pastor Olaf. Aha Mokupuni and Aha Pae’aina participation. Quilts to seniors project spearheaded by Jackie Matsumura.

Food Pantry continues to provide monthly outreach to our community. Rummage sales community service led by Grace Kamai.

We are looking forward to the continuation of extensive projects, and the groundwork has begun for the building of the Lanai. Keep alert for these projects in the near future! Your help and prayers will be needed!

Thank you everyone for such a wonderful year. May the Lord continue lead us in 2010, and keep us focused on “His Work.”

Sincerely,

Teri Sakai

Moderator

KAUCC Annual Meeting Agenda

1) Invocation

2) Call to Order (establish quorum)

3) Agenda Review

4) Minutes of Previous Meeting

5) Treasurer’s Report

a) Review Previous Year’s Income and Expense

b) Next Year’s Budget

6) Hawaii Associate Conference Minister Report

7) Committee Reports

a) 2010Aha Pae Aina Committee

b) Church and Ministry

c) Church Development

d) Justice and Witness

e) State Council of Hawaiian Churches

f) Waineke

g) Youth

8) Old Business

9) New Business

a) Re-licensing Pastors Bemry and Dana

Financials

ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT OF THE TREASURER

Sept. 1, 2009-April 20, 2010

Sept. 2009 April 2010

Bank Account Balance:

Current Account $5,629.93 $5,495.80

CD 01401-XXXXX (4/26/11 ) $10,000. $10,000.

CD 300383XXXXX (9/26/11) $ 5,000. $ 5,000.

CD 01401-XXXXX (10/31/10) $10,000. $10,000.

CD 01401-XXXXX (11/10/10) $ 5,000. $ 5,000.

CD 3001-XXXXX (11/19/10) $5,000. $ 5,000.

Money Market Account (03/12/10) $12,740. $13,063.17

TOTAL ASSETS: $53.469.93 $53,559.97

Liabilities and Net Worth

Fund Liabilities:

Pastor's Nurture Fund $1,633.86 $1,633.86

Seminary Fund $7,027.14 $5,393.14

Waineke Fund $7,794.73 $6,438.5

Youth Program Fund $4,782.68 $4,782.68 Guest Preacher Fund $155.00 NONE

TOTAL LIABILITIES $21,393.41 $18,248.27

NET WORTH $32,076.52 $35,311.70

TOTAL LIABILITIES +NET WORTH $53,469.93 $53,559.97

Major Expenses:

1. Waineke Lodge Personnel $4200 for Registration Management and $1560 for the yard maintenance KIUC about $1500

Gas $237.03

2.Church and Minstry: $2,000 Pastor Meighen for sabbatical at San Francisco Seminary

3. Tony Robinson $200

4. Koloa Union for Fall Mokupuni $394.73

Income: Waineke Oct. –April 14 =$3603 Fees from 7 churches=$1872

Donations for Aha Pae Aina: $1,000 Koloa Mokupuni-366 for Seminary Fund

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2010-2011

2009-10 1010-11

INCOME

Dues from Churches $3,600 $3,000

Offerings for Seminary Fund (none) $ 600

Interest (none) $ 400

Waineke Rent $5,250 $5,000

Youth Fund Contributions $3,000 $3,000

Withdrawal from Money Market

For expense of Liability Funds $4,450 $4,450

Misc. $ 200 $ 200

TOTALS $16,500 $ 16,650

EXPENSES

Aha Mokupuni $3,000 $3,000

Church & Ministry $200 $150

General Supplies $150 $150

Missions $500 $500

Scholarships $2,000 $1,800

Waineke Reservations $4,200 $4,200

Waineke Expenses $2,750 $2,750

Youth Activities $3,500 $2,100

Aha Pae'aina (none) $2,000

Misc. $200

TOTALS $16,500 $16,650

Respectfully Submitted: Joanne Nakashima, Treasurer

Nominations

KAUCC Candidates for 2010

(in bold)

President Aletha Kaohi, Hanapepe Hawaiian (laity)

Vice President Glenn Frazier, Church of the Pacific (clergy)

Secretary Helen Hoeckmann-Percival, Waimea UCC

Treasurer David Iha, Lihue Christian Church (Laity)

Chaplain Olaf Hoeckmann-Percival, Waimea UCC (clergy)

Chaplain (Ad Hoc) Bemry Bunglick, Koloa Marshallese Ministry (clergy)

Waineke Committee

David Alexander, Hanapepe UCC (2013)

Theresa Sakai, Waimea UCC (2013)

Dick Gott, Church of the Pacific (2012)

___________________ (2011)

Calvin Umetsu, Kapa`a UCC (2011)

Church and Ministry Committee

Mitsugi Nakashima, Hanapepe UCC (laity) (2013)

Graceleanor Baird, Waimea UCC (laity) (2013)

Verdelle Lum, Wai`oli Hui`ia (laity) (2012)

Phyllis Meighen, Hanapepe UCC (clergy) (2012)

Alpha Goto, Wai`oli Hui`ia (clergy) (2012)

Jim Fung, Lihue Christian (clergy) (2011)

Rachel Furutani, Lihue Christian (laity) (2011)

Nominating Committee

Abby Rita, Kapa`a First Hawaiian (2014)

Henrietta Gonsalves, Kapa`a 1^st Hawaiian (2013)

Linda Iwamoto, Kapa`a 1^st Hawaiian (2012)

Wesley Elmore, Lihue United (2011)

Delegate to Synod

Aletha Ka`ohi, Hanapepe Hawaiian (female / laity) (2011-2013)

Olaf Hoeckmann-Percival (male / clergy) (2011-2013)

Necrology

HANAPEPE HAWAIIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

None

KAPA’A FIRST HAWAIIAN CHURCH

Grace Apana 04/22/09 (member)
Jeanne Corbett 06/05/09
Bessie Cummings 07/01/09 (member)
Lillian Christian 10/16/09
Winifred Cummings 02/16/10

KO’OLAU HUI’IA PROTESTANT CHURCH

Jennie “Loke” Pereira b. 08/14/33 d. 08/19/09

WAIMEA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Telesforo Eda Galiza b. 12/05/20 d. 04/30/09
Hatsuno “Betty” Nishikawa b. 07/15/15 d. 05/20/09
Mary Aviguetero b. 06/12/34 d. 08/17/09
Lillian M. Kouchi b. 12/07/28 d. 09/13/09
Anna Thiele b. 06/14/29 d. 10/06/09
Gail Miller b. 03/05/55 d. 11/29/09
Kenji Kimoto b. 10/14/14 d. 03/07/10

WAIOLI HUI’IA CHURCH

Maydene Leina’ala Olanolan Paik May 22, 1951 – April 8, 2010

CHURCH OF THE PACIFIC

None

KAPAA UCC

Suyeyoshi Nakamura May 4, 1922 – December 27, 2009

LIHUE UNITED CHURCH

Elvie Manley July 18, 1906-December 25, 2009

Bob Rask May 24, 1926-April 3, 2010

Peter Kim March 12, 1919-September 25, 2009

LIHUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Haruo Sato March 2, 1929 – April 18, 2009

Flora M. Senda June 3, 1923 – April 22, 2009

Stanley Iwao Kawakami January 2, 1909 - April 27, 2009

Michiyuki “Midi” Uchida May 20, 1916 - April 28, 2009

Sandra “Sandy” S. Takiguchi-Minn January 1, 1949 – June 25, 2009

George Akira Oishi December 29, 1924 – July 24, 2009

Shizue “Dorothy” Matsushige September 6, 1915 – July 27, 2009

Wataru “Watson” Hiranaka December 29, 1910 – August 26, 2009

Edward Hiroshi Fujii November 9, 1936 – September 11, 2009

Elmer Jiro Muraoka September 20, 1944 – October 17, 2009

Harry H. Otsuka March 7, 1924 – October 29, 2009

Adelino Pandaraoan Valentin November 18, 1919 – November 6, 2009

Dorothy C. Akau March 3, 1929 – December 5, 2009

Chuck C. Matsuwaki February 18, 1925 – January 24, 2010

Joyce O. Tashima September 29, 1915 - April 4, 2010

Paul Takumi Akama April 21, 1925 – April 17, 2010

KOLOA UNION CHURCH

None

HANAPEPE UCC

Betty Lou Morris d. 10/1/09
Clifton Kunio Horibe d. 10/17/09


Schedule
Welcome from Kahu Rachel
Pres. State Council Hawaii Report
Pres. Kauai Association Report
Waioli Huiia Church Report
Church of the Pacific Report
Kapaa UCC Report
Kapaa 1^st Hawaiian Report
Lihue Christian Church Report
Lihue United Church Report
Hanapepe UCC Report
Hanapepe Hawaiian Report
Waimea UCC Report
Koloa Union Church
KAUCC Meeting Agenda
Financials
Nominations
Necrologies

Annual Report 2009-10

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