WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP TO BE RENEWED BY GOD’S PRESENCE THROUGH RELEVANT TEACHING AND INSPIRING MUSIC
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Suzana Kim has faithfully served in five congregations, four of which are within the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. Pastor Suzana currently serves as the Candidacy Registrar for the Cal-Pac Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and as Co-Secretary of the California-Pacific United Methodist Korean Clergywomen Association. She is married to Rev. Stephen Kim, also a United Methodist pastor, and together they have two adult children.
Our Staff
BOBBY KAWASAKI
NURSERY ATTENDENT
Robert Kawasaki, also known as Bobby, was born and raised in Pearl City, Hawaii. He's been with Aiea United Methodist Church since he was a baby and his personal goal after college is to become a school counselor or a social worker. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, golf, and video games. He is thrilled to be part of the Children’s Ministry as a Nursery Attendant and Sunday School helper.
Joshua Corbin
Executive Assistant
FALEFIA MISILUTI
SAMOAN CHOIR director
Fia has been a part of our Aiea UMC for over 20 years. He was born and raised in Samoa, and discovered his love of singing at around age 7. He is a self-taught piano player that can reciprocate a melody after hearing it only once. As the Samoan Choir Director, he composes, records, and layers his music for worship services. Looking forward into the future of the Samoan choir, he is excited to collaborate with our Rainbow Choir and prepare for joint performances! Every one of his three children were raised within this church and his family continues to grow.
Mrs.Kobayashi
Director of Christian Ministry
Mrs. Kobayashi serves as the Director of Christian Education at Aiea United Methodist Church, where she oversees children’s programs for infants through sixth grade. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Hawaii and, although she initially considered a career in nursing, felt called by God to ministry. After completing a Master’s degree in Christian Ministry, Mrs. Kobayashi has spent the past ten years to serving the Lord through Children’s Ministry. For the past three years at AUMC, she has been passionate about teaching God’s Word and fostering a lasting faith in Jesus Christ among the children she serves.
WILHELMINA TOLEDO
LEAD CUSTODIAN
Joshua serves as the Executive Assistant where he helps provide behind-the-scenes support for daily operations. In his free time you'll find him at the beach passing a frisbee around, or playing games with friends.