Scripture & Sermon Titles

September 2009

Sept. 6^th Matthew 7:24-27

“Approve & Move”

Sept. 13^th John 2:1-21

“Born from Above”

Sept. 20^th John 4:11-15

“A Very Deep Subject”

Sept. 27^th Luke 5:1-11

“Broad Casting for Christ”

The Tuesday morning Bible Study Group meets in Baird Hall at 9 a.m. This group studies the upcoming Sunday’s scripture and sermon topic and gives input for the sermon. All are welcome to share in the lively discussion and prayer.

EVENING BIBLE STUDY

We will resume our evening study on Sunday, September 6^th at 6 p.m. Place to be announced.

CALLING ALL BOOK READERS!

Come join the Book Club discussion on People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. We will meet on Sunday, September 20^th, 3 p.m. at the parsonage.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Calling all kids! The Sunday School will start up again on Sunday, September 13^th, at 9 a.m.

CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES

Here is a summary of the August Church Council meeting:

o A desk from Teri Sakai will be put into the church narthex for Pastor Olaf to use when he is there. That will allow visitors and others access to the church during the week.

o Pastor Olaf was granted vacation time from October 14^th-21^st to attend his sister’s wedding in California. Helen H-P will do pulpit supply on Sunday, October 18^th.

o The Bible Club at Waimea Canyon Middle School will start up on Thursday, August 13^th at lunchtime in the Band Room, graciously offered by Mr. David Braun.

o The 30-second ad for the church is completed. This ad will be used for TV and theater showing and will have to be approved by the Council.

o The chaplaincy program at KVMH has been revived by the West Kauai Ministers Association. Pastor Olaf is on call for August and September.

o The presentation by Martha Mensediek, visiting UCC missionary to Japan was informative and well-attended. She spoke on “Bazaar Café” an outreach program of Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.

o There is an increase in the number of people coming to the Food Bank because of the current economic situation. Grace Kamai anticipates a greater number of families that will need help especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

o Margaret Kagawa has plans to use the vacant Faye lot for a vegetable garden that will supplement the Food Bank.

o There is a need to better secure and monitor water usage at the cemetery. At present anyone can use the water, but not everyone is using it responsibly. Other projects to be done include replacing the flooring and sink in the Columbarium, building a ramp for accessibility, fixing the sprinkler system and Resurrection pond pump.

o The Deacons had a training session on how to approach visitors to the church, and Communion responsibilities.

• Lanai Project: Mike Vidinha will find out the cost of transplanting the two trees versus purchasing new ones, as some members have raised objections to destroying them. The Lanai committee will cost out the 2 possible roof styles—gable and hip. Lee Miller had an architect look at the project proposals and he has said he can provide drawings with permits for a cost of $2,000.

o Driveway Project: A concrete driveway will cost more than a blacktop one and will be harder to maintain. There needs to be more discussion on the choice of materials.

If you have questions or issues to address, please approach any of the following church council members:

Moderator: Teri Sakai Vice-Moderator: Jackie Matsumura

Treasurer: Lee Miller Asst. Treasurer: Marlene Matutino

Secretary: Sally Molander Deacons: Nora Vidinha

Buildings & Grounds: Mike Vidinha Cemetery: Naoko Ogata, James Beardmore Christian Education: Cinthy Kagawa Music & Worship: Helen H-P Missions: Margaret Kagawa Fellowship: Kathy Uyeda, Kim Okino Representative to the Hawaiian Church Council: Grace Kamai Personnel: Graceleanor Baird Stewardship: Helen Masaki