First Press June 2013 issue

First Press First Press is the monthly newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kane‘ohe, HI 96744

JUNE 2013 | Volume 18 | Issue 5

IN THIS ISSUE

Dee Dee Lee's Retirement Reception–page 3

Vacation Bible School

Mon-Fri, June 3-7—see page 2 for details

FACEBOOK CAPTION CONTEST

Announcing the Winner The winner of last month's caption contest photo, based on the number of likes from Facebook users, is Bruce Patterson! He wins a $10-gift certificate to Ko‘olau Kitchen! Congratulations!

Here's Bruce's winning caption: "Will Ferrell and his conscience advisors"

Other good ones: “Santa's little helpers. The "B" Team.” Nathanial Higa " The Keebler Elves after eating some of those 'special' brownies." - Ellery Lum "Christmas? In this season? Yes, Jesus comes to us every day ... and night!" Yasuo Hatano

WRITE A CAPTION FOR THIS

ON THE COVER...

Scenes from last year's VBS

"Kingdom Rock" Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 3-7, 9 am-12 pm, First Prez

Post your caption suggestion on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/ firstprez or email it to shayna@fpchawaii. org and we'll post it for you.

The Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School (VBS) team is preparing and almost ready for our VBS program happening June 3 - 7 from 9 am to noon.

It's not too late to invite your neighbors or to bring your elementary age keiki. Our team of over 60 volunteers is dedicated to assist our keiki to learn how to stand strong with God. On VBS week our keiki

Captions with the most "LIKES" will be published in next month's First Press.

Winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Ko‘olau Kitchen. Go now to www. facebook.com/firstprez, and enter your caption as a comment on this photo!

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will experience Epic Bible Adventure stories, Sing & Play Rock Worship, The King's Kitchen Snacks, Imagination Station, Tournament Games, and Chadder's theatre. Even though we have closed our online registration, we will still accept walk-ins on the first day. Be sure to come early. Hope to see you there!

PRAYERLINES

Abide With Me Part 2 by Patti Marshall

You’ve probably discovered that “being” and abiding in Jesus without an agenda is not easy. It requires energy and effort. Here are a couple of suggestions: Abide in short intervals of time initially (10 min, 15 min) and add more minutes to each session each week.

Abide by reading God’s word for reflection (one verse from Ps. 23) and not study.

Here are some do-able prayers for abiding: Lord, have mercy on me. Ps. 86:3 Lord, impart Your thoughts to me.

1 Cor. 2:10; Is. 55:8 Lord, help me to take every thought captive to you. 2 Cor. 10:5 Lord, test and examine my ways.

Lam 3:40; Jer. 17:10 Lord, make my desires Your desires.

Ps. 37:4 Lord, help me to be faithful in small things. Luke 16:10 Lord, show me which way I should turn today. Is. 30:21 Lord, keep me in your dwelling place.

Ps. 84:1 Lord, keep me on track today.

Phil. 3:12-16 Lord, give me your mind. 1 Cor. 2:16 CHURCH NEWS

Memorable moments at Dee Dee's retirement reception

Lord, help me to set my mind on things above. Col 3:2

A Word of Thanks

Lord, may my speech be gracious today. Col. 4:6

from Dee Dee Lee

Lord, keep me in Your shelter and give me Your rest. Ps. 91:1

Dear FPC Family, Staff and Special Friends, Your outpouring of love and special memories at my Retirement Party were precious to me! And I was truly overwhelmed by the program - the amazing ballerinas, Roz's special solo, my surprise guest, my friends on our Congregational Life and Women's Ministry

on stage, all the beautiful decorations and my gold butterfly necklace presented by Pastor Dan. I'm thankful to all of you who participated, contributed to and shared in my party. As I have been throughout my time here at First Prez, I've been blessed far beyond what I could have ever dreamed of.

Love ~ Dee Dee

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Lord, more of You and less of me. Jn. 3:30 Loving Abider, thank You for promising that if I abide in You, You will abide in me. In the ultimate abider’s name, Jesus.

Amen.

Adapted from Kisling, Ginny, “Staying Connected with Jesus.” Prayer Connect. Sept/Oct. 2012

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YOUNG ADULTS ,

Mighty Moms Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 am, Music Room

testimonies from three grateful mothers “I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first walked into Mighty Moms, but I immediately felt welcomed and encouraged. It is now the two hours of my week that I look forward to the most! The time of fellowship really feeds my soul. It’s a chance to share parenting adventures, laugh together, pray together and grow closer to God— rejuvenating and inspiring me on this journey of motherhood!” — Tammy M. “Coming from the mainland, this group supported me during a very difficult time of transition. In addition to friendship and spiritual growth, these ladies were a great resource for all aspects of life in Hawaii.” — Tracie P. “I felt loved from the first time I came to Mighty Moms. We share struggles and tears, but also hilarity and, yes … a cornucopia of tasting sensations. The diverse experiences and personalities of other moms have given me fresh insight and deeper understanding of the Bible passages we study each week. Fellow Mighty Moms don’t judge, and only give advice if you beg for it! Finally, I feel a great peace of mind to know that my child is being expertly cared for and showered with affection in the nursery.”

— Beth M. If you’re a mom, join us as we learn 100 essential Bible passages so that we can teach them to our children. Free childcare. Email alohamightymoms@ gmail.com for more information.

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OUT & ABOUT (FORMERLY RAA!)

Hear the Roar, See the Cubs June 26, Wed, 10 am, Honolulu Zoo When was the last time you visited the Honolulu Zoo at Kapiolani Park? Five years or longer? If you have children or grandchildren, perhaps your visit was more recent. But in any event, NOW’S the time to visit it again.

Join the Out and About ministry as it visits the Honolulu Zoo on Wednesday, June 26th, starting at 10 am.

The Honolulu Zoo is the ONLY zoo in the United States that originated from a king’s grant of royal lands to the people.

In 1876, King David Kalakaua, then Monarch of Hawai’i, made lands of the Leahi Crown Holdings available “to the people of Hawai’i.”

approximately 900 animals. With this large number of animals, the Zoo is maintained by about 73 full and parttime staff, as well as many volunteers. A day at the Zoo is never dull, and there are many programs and tours that people can participate in to see what goes on behind the scenes.

The Zoo's breeding program has been proven successful. They recently shipped a Sumatran Tiger to a zoo in France. If we’re lucky, we may get to see the three new lion cubs, born on Dec. 15, 2012 to Moxy, the lioness. There is so much to see, so we encourage you to stay as long as you want to.

In 1877, it was officially opened as Queen Kapiolani Park and developed using royal subsidies to display the King’s private bird collection and to feature a horseracing track. In 1914, the City of Honolulu assumed responsibility for the park and its first park director, Ben Hollinger, began collecting animals, beginning with a monkey, bear, and an African elephant “for the children of Hawai’i.” In 1946, 42.5 acres within the park was designated as the Honolulu Zoo.

This is truly a family event and we invite one and all to attend. Our tour begins at 10 am and is NOT docent-led. You may want to carpool as there is limited metered parking (cost is $1/hr.) or free parking at the Waikiki Shell. The entrance fee for kama’ainas is $8 for adults and $4 for children, 4-12, which can be paid at the Zoo. For those who are interested, you may bring your picnic lunch (coolers are allowed, but no alcoholic beverages) and enjoy your meal on the lawn as we take in the beauty of God’s creation.

Fast forward to 2013, the Zoo is now comprised of 220 acres of the park. Its current animal population includes 221 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and arachnids, for a total of

So join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 10 am. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays, June 16 and 23 after the 8 and 9:30 am services.

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WOMEN'S UPCOMING EVENTS

Exciting Events

by Donna Matichuk

CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT St. Anthony’s Retreat Center August 9 and 10, 2013 MIXED PLATE Sat, Sept 21, 2013

If you have a hobby, skill, or interest that you can teach others about, we want you! Mixed Plate offers a diverse menu of fun, spiritual, and creative mini classes. Past classes have ranged from jewelry-making to cooking, from exercise to mentoring, from personal defense to sewing, and everything in between. We are only limited by your imagination! Please call Julie or Linda at the church office, 532-1111.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Women's Retreat 2013

by Trisha Burlison What a great time! Seventy six of us Donna Matichuk. "I was finally able to “Dared to Dream.” and for many us, it articulate the dream that God has planted was our first time attending a First Prez in me!”

Women’s Retreat. Wow! During our relaxation time, many “On one short weekend God worked attended the stretching class led by Sissi through Julie Daubenspeck to evoke Copeland, while others sat together and forgiveness and healing in my life. It was a talked, or visited the Prayer Room, or milestone that drew me so much closer to walked the Prayer Labyrinth. A few of us the Lord.” That was the reaction from Claire took advantage of comfortable spaces for Tanoue, one of the first-time attendees. short naps.

This year we stayed on home ground at We’re looking forward to seeing more Ko‘olau for the retreat. It was a pleasure women at the retreat next year. Aloha! to have our own Julie Daubenspeck as our speaker as she shared about her life and how God has worked in and through her. Trisha Kiyohara, Trisha Burlison, Judy Ensing, and Heidi Lum each led minisessions. Having Roz with her bright smile lead our singing was a delight as always.

Upon This Rock Update Our "Upon This Rock" capital campaign is on the right track. Here's the "temperature reading" so far:

As of April 30, 2013

• Campaign Goal = $7M • Actual Pledges received = $3,473,517 • Actual collection to date = $2,287,102

$7M $6M $5M $4M $3M $2M $1M 0

In our packets, we each received a copy of The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson.

“Reading that little book helped me and resurrect and solidify my dream," said

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LIFE MINISTRIES TESTIMONY

Healing Author Anonymous The following was written in Peter and Ann Kai Millard's Psalms class. Life Training classes are going on now, every Sunday morning, and walk-ins are welcome. Shared with permission.

I trust you, O Lord, the Creator of the Universe But do I trust You with this?

It has been years but no doctor or modern medicine has helped.

In fact it is getting worse.

Why won’t you take this pain from me?

Why must I suffer?

Is there a lesson to be learned, or is this a trial I must face?

Let me learn quickly.

A cynic I have been with the stories of healing prayer, But I’ll try this time for hands to be laid.

The mind resists but my body presses on.

Tears start to well.

Will You really meet me in this place?

Will You be there?

As prayer is given, my heart starts to break.

I need You! I want You! O Father in heaven!

Take away my pain, my guilt, my shame.

Heal this brokenness inside!

You reach out Your hand and ask me to follow.

No thunder or lightning, just small glimpses of You. As He reaches down and draws my chin upward I see His glory, His love surrounds me.

“I love you, my child,” an inaudible voice says. “Don’t worry. I’m here.”

What will the outcome be? Will He heal me?

It no longer matters.

I trust You, O Lord, the Creator of the Universe, And I WILL trust You with this.

People All the Good Things

What's the buzz with First Prez people

by Marcia Wright This June our church halls will be running over with children! It’s Vacation Bible School time. I hope your children and neighbors’ children are signed up. And it’s time to find that surfboard in the back of the garage and dust it off, 'cause surf’s up, dude!

Mitch D’Olier received one of three Queen Emma awards at the annual Queen Emma Ball fundraiser for his work in advancing public education in Hawaii.

Thank you for your dedication in caring for Hawaii’s children, Mitch.

In May, Garrett Sullivan attended a peer group business meeting in Dublin and decided to make a two-week vacation out of it with wife, Janis Loo. They drove on the left side of the road on the Emerald Isle with another couple and encountered a God-incident in which Garrett connected with second cousins he had never met by talking to the locals in Bondurin, Ireland.

Kissing the Blarney Stone and visiting castles and pubs were other highlights.

Christa Langdon, daughter of Adriene Langdon, was the recipient of an Alumnae Association Tuition Award at St. Andrew’s Priory School for academics and citizenship. Christa will be in the 7th grade next year.

Ryan Stanfield, son of Barbara Pretty and Bob Stanfield, was awarded the Outstanding Sophomore Award for the Theatre Department in May. Helping win this award was his acting prowess in such plays as “Urinetown, the Musical.” Ryan attends Loyola University in Chicago, where he has a double major of Theatre and Communication. This is the second year in a row he has won the outstanding student of his class for the Theatre Department.

Jeff Marshall, son of Hal and Patti

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Marshall, is a Security Investigator in the Corporate Security Department of Bank of Hawaii. He recently gave a powerful presentation to the Out & About (formerly RAA) group regarding financial abuse. He shared ways they could protect themselves by being armed with knowledge about how to identify scams and fraud and avoid falling prey to financial predators and scam artists. Thank you, Jeff.

Our women’s retreat was a special event this year. There was something for everyone. There was lots of learning, listening, singing, laughing, and talking going on. Some were thrilled with the extended down time, like Elaine Olelo Masters who said she really appreciated the “girlfriend time.” She lives alone and writes books, so extended conversations with other gals are a rare treat. Think about going to the women's retreat next year.

Who knows—you may make a friend.

Paige Jimenez, daughter of Julie Sparks, participated in her first pageant, the Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen pageant. It is affiliated with the Miss America and Miss Hawaii scholarship pageants. The girls are scored on grades, interviewing skills, talent and fitness. Paige was awarded 4th runner-up. Her mom was pleased because all of the other girls had been in pageants previously. Paige attends Kaiser High School and will be in 10th grade next year.

Well, everyone is getting in on this "All the Good Things" theme. Even Salt Lake City has a news channel named "Good Things Utah" sharing good things in their local area. And let me tell you, it’s gotta be good 'cause they shared a recipe for spam musubi. I kid you not! If Utah can do it, I know First Prez can too. So send me your good things, the things God is doing in your lives. manoaw@hawaiiantel.net

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

Youth News

by Drew Hulse

SUMMER INTERNS ON-BOARD

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Thousands of children’s and youth program leaders worshipping together at the Orange Conference.

Orange Conference

by Lauren McCartha On April 24-26, Children’s Ministry leaders Karen Makishima, Sheri Wong, Karen Kaisan, and I joined thousands of others from around the globe to attend the Orange Conference in Atlanta, GA. At the conference, leaders of the “Orange” philosophy of family ministry asked us to “imagine the impact when church and family collides.” The idea of being orange is combining the Light of the World and the Church (yellow), and the heart of the home (red), to create the most impact on the lives of our youth (orange). The conference was so rich in creative ideas, insights, and training. It strengthened and encouraged us through the various general sessions, break-out sessions, workshops, and resources.

Ko‘olau Kids uses the Orange Curriculum every Sunday morning. We offer a full program in all three services for children ages three months to 5th grade. We are sold-out to the belief that as we partner with families, God will move in our church body. Our prayers are for our children, the next generation of the Church­—that the Holy Spirit would move in them and that they will know Christ at an early age!

We have an amazing crew of Summer Interns who began ministry on May 28th and will be with us through the summer. All the college summer interns are from First Prez. They are ready to pour themselves back into the ministry that has meant so much to them. Please keep them in your prayers as they minister among our children and youth this summer through both big and small events. The interns desire to share the love in Jesus in very tangible ways into the lives of our kids. They are: Ashley Hamilton – Children’s Ministry Christian Schroppel – Jr High Ministry Chrysanne Fontanilla – Jr High Ministry Matthew Selvey – Jr High Ministry Josh McFeeley – High School Ministry

Above: Karen, Lauren, Sheri and Karen at the Orange Conference. Below left: Orange leader, Sue Miller, from Willow Creek leading a inspiring seminar on building strong teams and managing volunteers.

New Stephen Ministers What a blessing our new Stephen Ministers have been for those privileged to be with them during their training classes. They all trusted that God would make space for each of them to go through the 50 hours of training time to become Stephen Ministers. Please join us in applauding them as they are presented to the FPC family at a Sunday worship service in the near future. God bless each of them as they begin their ministry!

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They will be with us until Aug 18th.

This ministry is one of the key ways we are equipping young people for the work of ministry, giving them tools they will use for the rest of their lives. Thank you for your investment in them.

SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL GATHERING

The summer brings many opportunities and one of the best is moving the High School Gathering to Drew and Cathy’s house. Starting Wednesday, June 12th the barbeque is going to be up and running full tilt.

Everyone gathers at 6:30 pm and brings a potluck item to add to the table. Burgers, hotdogs, and drinks are provided. After dinner we have some great times of worship and sharing together. They are the sweetest Wednesday nights of the summer. The time goes from 6:30-9 pm.

Meet at Drew and Cathy’s at 470 Kaha St, Kailua. Bring a friend, bring some food, bring your appetite!

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WORSHIP SERVICES

Sundays at 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:11 am Visit our website at www.fpchawaii.org

JUNE 2013 Upcoming Events June 3-7 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 15 June 23 June 25 June 26 June 30

Vacation Bible School Caregiver Support Group VBS Family Night PGA Golf Outing - Waikele Second Worship Singles' Ohana Movie Night Healing Service Men's Dinner Out & About Zoo Event Independence Celebration Day

Recurring Events

• Family-friendly event with live music, a rock-climbing wall, dunk tank, face painting, and a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course!

• Fun games like tug-of-war, sack races, water balloon toss & golf-ball pick-up • And...Food Trucks Galore!

• Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

• Worship Services will still take place at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11:11 am.

Sundays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

Worship Services at 8, 9:30 and 11:11 Mighty Moms Gathering (High School), Alpha Choir Practice, Men's SPARTAN Group Women's Craft Group, F2, 5th Quarter

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