Hmong United Methodist Women Association Newsletter
Personal Greetings from Members of the Board
January 2016
Personal Greetings from Members of the Board
January 2016
President, Nam Song Yang Vang
Greetings to all my sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I pray that this message finds each and every one of you well. Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Nam Song Yang Vang. I will be serving as President for HUMWA for the next two years (2016-2017 terms). My husband and I have been married for 28 years and we have five children. Three daughters (Christina, Jennifer, and Melissa) and two sons (Alexander and Paul).
My family and I are members at New Hope Hmong Ministry, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My pastor is Xf. Nhia Toua Thao. It has been an amazing year and God is great. As we celebrate Christmas, we are forever reminded of God’s mercy, love and grace for all of His children.
In May of 2016, HUMWA or KHN will have our annual revival at Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina. The event dates are from 5/27-30/16 (Friday through Monday). The theme will be: “YOU ARE MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD”-Genesis 1:27
God has an amazing plan for each one of us and I can’t wait to walk the journey with each and every one of you.
Until we meet again, Peace be with you.
Sau npe, Nam Song Yang Vang
Vice President, Nxf Sais Vaj
Nyobzoo ibtsoom vivncaus suavdlawg,
Ntawm nuav kuv yog Nkx. Sais Vaaj. Kuv ua Vaajtswv tsaug kws xyoo nuav kuv tseem tau lug paab Vaajtswv teg dlejnum nyob huv HUMWA ua tug LWM THAWJ. Kx. Sais wb muaj 5 tug tub. Tug tub hlub muaj 28 xyoo, huas tug tub yau hlo muaj 16 xyoo. Peb tug nruab nraab kuv maam le qha mej thaum peb sib ntsib nyob rua North Carolina. Cov tub muaj npe raws le nuav (Joshua, Joseph, Jonah, Jim, Josiah). Ib pib ua Vaatswv teg dlejnum xyoo 1987 lug txug naj nub nuav hab yog Vaajtswv pub zoo, tseem yuav ua Vaajtswv teg dlejnum moog lawm yaav tom ntej. Kuv ua ib tug naikhu qha ntawv qib Kindergarten rua lub tsev kawm ntawv hu ua Yav Pem Suab Academy nyob huv nroog Sacramento.
Xyoo nuav muaj txujmoo kuv tau moog koom lub rooj txhawb-sab thaus lub tsib hlis ntuj, kuj yog ib lub kws HUMWA ua tau zoo kawg le. Kuv kawm tau ntau yaam lug paab txhawb rua kuv txujkev ntseeg hab txujkev ua Vaajtswv dlejnum. Kuv vaam hab ca-sab hastas peb txhua tug yuav tuaj sibtxhawb zug hab tuaj koom uake rua txhua txhua lub rooj txhawb-sab kws HUMWA npaaj muaj. Ruaqhov yog leejtwg moog koom, tes tug ntawd yuav kawm hab khaws tau tej lug qhuab qha ntawd. Yog leejtwg noj, tes leejtwg txhaj rau xwb. Kuv vaam hastas yuav ntsib txhua tug rua lub tsib hlis ntuj xyoo nuav nyob rua North Carolina. Caw peb suavdlawg tuaj noj Vaajtswv rooj mov lug paab yug peb saab ntsujplig kws twb muaj muaj mob hab lub zug twb ntaug zuj zug lawm. Ca sab hastas yuav ntsib cov namtsev txhua leej. Thov Vaajtswv foom koob moov rua peb ib tsoom vivncaus suavdlawg kuas yuav ntsib kev noj qaab nyob xyoo rua lub xyoo tshab nuav.
Sib Ntsib Ntxiv,
Nkx. Sais Vaaj
Nyobzoo ibtsoom vivncaus suavdlawg,
Ntawm nuav kuv yog Nkx. Sais Vaaj. Kuv ua Vaajtswv tsaug kws xyoo nuav kuv tseem tau lug paab Vaajtswv teg dlejnum nyob huv HUMWA ua tug LWM THAWJ. Kx. Sais wb muaj 5 tug tub. Tug tub hlub muaj 28 xyoo, huas tug tub yau hlo muaj 16 xyoo. Peb tug nruab nraab kuv maam le qha mej thaum peb sib ntsib nyob rua North Carolina. Cov tub muaj npe raws le nuav (Joshua, Joseph, Jonah, Jim, Josiah). Ib pib ua Vaatswv teg dlejnum xyoo 1987 lug txug naj nub nuav hab yog Vaajtswv pub zoo, tseem yuav ua Vaajtswv teg dlejnum moog lawm yaav tom ntej. Kuv ua ib tug naikhu qha ntawv qib Kindergarten rua lub tsev kawm ntawv hu ua Yav Pem Suab Academy nyob huv nroog Sacramento.
Xyoo nuav muaj txujmoo kuv tau moog koom lub rooj txhawb-sab thaus lub tsib hlis ntuj, kuj yog ib lub kws HUMWA ua tau zoo kawg le. Kuv kawm tau ntau yaam lug paab txhawb rua kuv txujkev ntseeg hab txujkev ua Vaajtswv dlejnum. Kuv vaam hab ca-sab hastas peb txhua tug yuav tuaj sibtxhawb zug hab tuaj koom uake rua txhua txhua lub rooj txhawb-sab kws HUMWA npaaj muaj. Ruaqhov yog leejtwg moog koom, tes tug ntawd yuav kawm hab khaws tau tej lug qhuab qha ntawd. Yog leejtwg noj, tes leejtwg txhaj rau xwb. Kuv vaam hastas yuav ntsib txhua tug rua lub tsib hlis ntuj xyoo nuav nyob rua North Carolina. Caw peb suavdlawg tuaj noj Vaajtswv rooj mov lug paab yug peb saab ntsujplig kws twb muaj muaj mob hab lub zug twb ntaug zuj zug lawm. Ca sab hastas yuav ntsib cov namtsev txhua leej. Thov Vaajtswv foom koob moov rua peb ib tsoom vivncaus suavdlawg kuas yuav ntsib kev noj qaab nyob xyoo rua lub xyoo tshab nuav.
Sib Ntsib Ntxiv,
Nkx. Sais Vaaj
Secretary, Niam Boua Fue Lee
Hello to all my Sisters in Christ,
My name is Ko Vang Lee (aka. Niam Boua Fue Lee) from NC. It’s been an honor to be a part of First Hmong UMC for 18 ½ yrs. I hold secretary for our Women’s group & treasurer for the church & I am so honored to be holding secretary for HUMWA for the year of 2016-2017.
As of Jan 1, 2016 me & my husband will be married for 26 yrs & hopefully many more years to come. We’ve been so blessed with 3 boys (Vince, Jason & Alex) & a girl (Jamie) & they are the love of my life & they keep me going. The oldest will be turning 25 & the youngest will be turning 19.
Hello to all my Sisters in Christ,
My name is Ko Vang Lee (aka. Niam Boua Fue Lee) from NC. It’s been an honor to be a part of First Hmong UMC for 18 ½ yrs. I hold secretary for our Women’s group & treasurer for the church & I am so honored to be holding secretary for HUMWA for the year of 2016-2017.
As of Jan 1, 2016 me & my husband will be married for 26 yrs & hopefully many more years to come. We’ve been so blessed with 3 boys (Vince, Jason & Alex) & a girl (Jamie) & they are the love of my life & they keep me going. The oldest will be turning 25 & the youngest will be turning 19.
Treasurer, Niam Joshua Leake
I have been married for 12 wonderful loving years to Joshua. We have 4 great and energetic children, 3 wonderful boys and one lovely girl. We relocated to Madison, WI a little over 7 years ago and have had the privileged of being part of a small and loving United Methodist congregation here. Before serving on the board for HUMWA I was Assistant Treasurer to the Anglo church, I also served as Treasurer for the Hmong Community in Lansing, MI before. Sad to say, but this is my third and final year serving as your Treasurer and I am so very grateful for this grand opportunity to serve all of you.
I welcome any suggestions and/or comments, so please feel free to email or text me anytime. I have met so many inspiring and encouraging women, which I wouldn't have met if not on the board. Brute I leave you I would like to share a couple bible verses with you. In Hebrews 13:5 it says to Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." And most importantly Matthew 6:21 states that: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I know life sometimes take us to unexpected places and we sometimes forget what is important, but I pray that this will help and keep you safe.
I have been married for 12 wonderful loving years to Joshua. We have 4 great and energetic children, 3 wonderful boys and one lovely girl. We relocated to Madison, WI a little over 7 years ago and have had the privileged of being part of a small and loving United Methodist congregation here. Before serving on the board for HUMWA I was Assistant Treasurer to the Anglo church, I also served as Treasurer for the Hmong Community in Lansing, MI before. Sad to say, but this is my third and final year serving as your Treasurer and I am so very grateful for this grand opportunity to serve all of you.
I welcome any suggestions and/or comments, so please feel free to email or text me anytime. I have met so many inspiring and encouraging women, which I wouldn't have met if not on the board. Brute I leave you I would like to share a couple bible verses with you. In Hebrews 13:5 it says to Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." And most importantly Matthew 6:21 states that: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I know life sometimes take us to unexpected places and we sometimes forget what is important, but I pray that this will help and keep you safe.
Fundraise Coordinator, Nam Num Saub Vaaj
My name is Nam Num Saub Vaaj, I am the Fundraiser Coordinator for HUMWA. My responsibilities include concentrating on finding funds to offset HUMWA’s annual expenses. I am blessed to be able to take part on the HUMWA board for many years. I am very passionate about the needs and goals of HUMWA and I am inspired by the work that HUMWA has done. Aside from HUMWA, I am married to a loving man and we had two children together. In my free time, I like to cook and bake.
My name is Nam Num Saub Vaaj, I am the Fundraiser Coordinator for HUMWA. My responsibilities include concentrating on finding funds to offset HUMWA’s annual expenses. I am blessed to be able to take part on the HUMWA board for many years. I am very passionate about the needs and goals of HUMWA and I am inspired by the work that HUMWA has done. Aside from HUMWA, I am married to a loving man and we had two children together. In my free time, I like to cook and bake.
Social Action Coordinator, Katherine Kue
I am a woman. Not a Hmong woman and not an American woman, but just a woman – a child of God. Looking back, I have lived a thousand years, and yet I have not yet lived. I see life with a new joy, new clarity, new eyes, an open heart and a mind that has been emptied of everything I have learned, everything I have seen and everything I have known. There is no other path for me, but God’s path. There is no other way, but God’s way. Daily, I will choose to walk in the light of the Holy Spirit and trust him with all my heart, my mind, and my soul.
Yesterday, I was as an electrical engineer, a project manager, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend and I wanted to change the world. Today, I will just be me. When I was so busy being everyone and everything to everyone and everything, I didn’t stand still long enough to hear God’s soft gentle prompting that comes softly and quietly as a whisper in the wind. But when I became just Kat, in that stillness, I became the branch that “remains in the vine.” And within that context, came the promise that says, “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” (John 15:10) It is this love that brings an inner peace that can only come from God himself. This is what drives me and gives me energy to face each new day with the joy and curiosity of a child experiencing life journeying into uncharted territories and new adventures.
As the Social Action Coordinator for 2016-2017, I am eager to see what God has put into my heart to bring forth to not only educate and edify, but to also help each and every one of us grow into the full potential that God has designed and laid out for us when we were still in our mother’s womb.
I am a woman. Not a Hmong woman and not an American woman, but just a woman – a child of God. Looking back, I have lived a thousand years, and yet I have not yet lived. I see life with a new joy, new clarity, new eyes, an open heart and a mind that has been emptied of everything I have learned, everything I have seen and everything I have known. There is no other path for me, but God’s path. There is no other way, but God’s way. Daily, I will choose to walk in the light of the Holy Spirit and trust him with all my heart, my mind, and my soul.
Yesterday, I was as an electrical engineer, a project manager, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend and I wanted to change the world. Today, I will just be me. When I was so busy being everyone and everything to everyone and everything, I didn’t stand still long enough to hear God’s soft gentle prompting that comes softly and quietly as a whisper in the wind. But when I became just Kat, in that stillness, I became the branch that “remains in the vine.” And within that context, came the promise that says, “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” (John 15:10) It is this love that brings an inner peace that can only come from God himself. This is what drives me and gives me energy to face each new day with the joy and curiosity of a child experiencing life journeying into uncharted territories and new adventures.
As the Social Action Coordinator for 2016-2017, I am eager to see what God has put into my heart to bring forth to not only educate and edify, but to also help each and every one of us grow into the full potential that God has designed and laid out for us when we were still in our mother’s womb.
Spiritual Growth Coordinator, Nam Nxf Wangbe Yang
My name is Mee Nou Xiong ( N. XF. Wangbee Yang )
I have been married for three decades, it seems like long time, but it just seems like yesterday. It is just like spring for me. I am both a mom and grandma. I am very happy that God granted us many children and grand kids. I have 5 sons, 4 daughter-in-law and 10 grand kids.
I am from a non Christian side and all my families are animism. When l married my husband
I didn't know anything about God, but there was a day my son challenged me to read the Bible to see who finished first. It was then l began to read my Bible, thereafter l understood what the Bible meant and how many things have changed my life.
My Next Journey:
Thanks to God, a miracle came to me, l was the first chairwomen to serve our Hmong United Methodist Women Association on 05/1998- 10/2000. I never expected that l will get this position, but God's purpose only.
I held the 1st meeting at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau, WI on 03/27/1999.
Topic meeting was focus to the goal and needs of Hmong United Methodist Women Association.
Meeting approval to have one time revival. It was held at Christ Way, Milwaukee, WI on 04/15/2000.
Topic: Revival conference of the Hmong National United Methodist Women (Kev sib raug zoo ntawm namtsev).
That time our HUMWA didn't have any budget to run the HUMWA, so my husband and l spent our own money to begin the 1st meeting and other expenses. Later on many sisters from other congregations contributed some money to run the HUMWA program. This was my first duty that God
gave me to follow (Acts 18:2-4 and 1 Corinthians 16:19/ Roman 16:3-4).
In Additional:
** I was a chairwoman for Hmong UMC at Wausau in 1993 and Wheelock Hmong UMC at St. Paul in 2015
** I used to be a Sunday school teacher for women and children class for several years; also lead small women Bible studies and planned program activities for fasting.
** At Hmong Church Wausau I used to be a worship team, I lead Church worship several times.
** I was a youth leader at Church Wausau. I lead the youth in the church and also the chaperon for them at camp. I taught Bible to them and prayer.
** I held the spiritual growth position many times. I mostly read the scriptures and prayer to strengthen others.
My leadership progress:
Since I have been involved with leadership in the Church for many years, it seems like my skills are more advanced in the knowledge of Christian in teaching and training other to grow the spiritual life.
Next:
I will talk about my new life. My biggest challenge for 2016 is God granted us a New Church at Robinsdale, Minnesota. The name of the Hmong New Church is called: Christ Ministry United Methodist Church
This Church is our Hmong New Ministry. My husband and l are planning to work hard to reach out to the neighbor and communities to get the numbers of people to unite in Christ's Church.
Of course, we need your help and prayer for this new ministry. This new ministry belongs to God. It is God's plan. God needs the world to fulfill his good news. Your prayer is much appreciated.
Education: High School Diploma, Lay Speaker classes and Bible Courses studies two years diploma.
Work History: Self employment for 18 years and now I work for Intercon (Hospital medical equipment).
Social Life: My husband and l have taken many vacations and drove many long way to visit many scenery with a lot fun on the road when we had seeing many different areas. At home, I enjoy with family and play with my grand kids.
My next News for 2016:
I will reach to all of you as my sisters through all congregations. I will be busy to find the scriptures and send them out to all congregations women.
My expectation is all of us shall be working together and grow in Christ to glorify God.
Read the scriptures daily and prayerfully to UMC Church including Pastors, Lay leaders and members.
Prayer and support all activities in the Churches throughout the world.
Because God is Grace John 3:16, John 14:6 and Matt, 7:7-8
May God bless to all Pastors, brothers, sisters, youth and children in Christ's name,
N. XF Wangbe
My name is Mee Nou Xiong ( N. XF. Wangbee Yang )
I have been married for three decades, it seems like long time, but it just seems like yesterday. It is just like spring for me. I am both a mom and grandma. I am very happy that God granted us many children and grand kids. I have 5 sons, 4 daughter-in-law and 10 grand kids.
I am from a non Christian side and all my families are animism. When l married my husband
I didn't know anything about God, but there was a day my son challenged me to read the Bible to see who finished first. It was then l began to read my Bible, thereafter l understood what the Bible meant and how many things have changed my life.
My Next Journey:
Thanks to God, a miracle came to me, l was the first chairwomen to serve our Hmong United Methodist Women Association on 05/1998- 10/2000. I never expected that l will get this position, but God's purpose only.
I held the 1st meeting at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau, WI on 03/27/1999.
Topic meeting was focus to the goal and needs of Hmong United Methodist Women Association.
Meeting approval to have one time revival. It was held at Christ Way, Milwaukee, WI on 04/15/2000.
Topic: Revival conference of the Hmong National United Methodist Women (Kev sib raug zoo ntawm namtsev).
That time our HUMWA didn't have any budget to run the HUMWA, so my husband and l spent our own money to begin the 1st meeting and other expenses. Later on many sisters from other congregations contributed some money to run the HUMWA program. This was my first duty that God
gave me to follow (Acts 18:2-4 and 1 Corinthians 16:19/ Roman 16:3-4).
In Additional:
** I was a chairwoman for Hmong UMC at Wausau in 1993 and Wheelock Hmong UMC at St. Paul in 2015
** I used to be a Sunday school teacher for women and children class for several years; also lead small women Bible studies and planned program activities for fasting.
** At Hmong Church Wausau I used to be a worship team, I lead Church worship several times.
** I was a youth leader at Church Wausau. I lead the youth in the church and also the chaperon for them at camp. I taught Bible to them and prayer.
** I held the spiritual growth position many times. I mostly read the scriptures and prayer to strengthen others.
My leadership progress:
Since I have been involved with leadership in the Church for many years, it seems like my skills are more advanced in the knowledge of Christian in teaching and training other to grow the spiritual life.
Next:
I will talk about my new life. My biggest challenge for 2016 is God granted us a New Church at Robinsdale, Minnesota. The name of the Hmong New Church is called: Christ Ministry United Methodist Church
This Church is our Hmong New Ministry. My husband and l are planning to work hard to reach out to the neighbor and communities to get the numbers of people to unite in Christ's Church.
Of course, we need your help and prayer for this new ministry. This new ministry belongs to God. It is God's plan. God needs the world to fulfill his good news. Your prayer is much appreciated.
Education: High School Diploma, Lay Speaker classes and Bible Courses studies two years diploma.
Work History: Self employment for 18 years and now I work for Intercon (Hospital medical equipment).
Social Life: My husband and l have taken many vacations and drove many long way to visit many scenery with a lot fun on the road when we had seeing many different areas. At home, I enjoy with family and play with my grand kids.
My next News for 2016:
I will reach to all of you as my sisters through all congregations. I will be busy to find the scriptures and send them out to all congregations women.
My expectation is all of us shall be working together and grow in Christ to glorify God.
Read the scriptures daily and prayerfully to UMC Church including Pastors, Lay leaders and members.
Prayer and support all activities in the Churches throughout the world.
Because God is Grace John 3:16, John 14:6 and Matt, 7:7-8
May God bless to all Pastors, brothers, sisters, youth and children in Christ's name,
N. XF Wangbe
Membership Outreach and Nurturing, Niam Soua Yang Vang
Hello to all my sisters in Christ,
My name is N. Soua Yang Vang (May L. Vang), and I can’t believe that it has already been 2 years that I have had the privilege to serve as the Membership Outreach and Nurturing Coordinator for Hmong United Methodist Women Association. Most of everyone already knows me by now, but I would like to take this opportunity to tell all those that I haven’t had the chance to meet who I am.
I have lived in Charlotte, NC for about 25 years now. God blessed me with a wonderful husband who has filled my life with much love and laughter. He is my inspiration and my support in all things I do; whether it is for personal or doing God’s work. God also blessed me with two beautiful children; a daughter and a son. Because of my children’s and my husband’s support I am able to travel all around to visit everyone.
We currently attend First Hmong United Methodist Church in Charlotte. We are a small church of only about 15 families. I love my congregation because even though we are small in numbers; the love and support we have for each other is tremendous. God has truly blessed our congregation with so much and brought together a great group of people to love others as God loved us.
I look forward to another great year as the Membership Outreach and Nurturing Coordinator and cannot wait to see everyone again. I will be contacting all the thawj niamtsev for each church this coming year to schedule a time to visit all of you. If there is anything that I or HUMWA can do to help you personally or help your ladies group, please do not hesitate to call or email me. We are here to help all of you spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I am always available 24/7 to talk or just to listen.
I know that as women we are pulled in so many directions. We are so busy trying to balance being a mother, a wife, a child of God, a friend, a daughter, and all the other roles we need to be that a lot of times we forget to take care of ourselves. God created us and our job is to take care of ourselves for Him. Slow down and let God help us carry our burdens so that we can be less stressed about everything. Less stress equals a healthier and happier us. I encourage all of us in 2016 to set time just for ourselves to renew our relationship with God. Make time to unwind and connect with God whether it is thru reading the bible, talking to Him, or just quiet moments with Him. I know that if we “trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding; in all our ways acknowledge Him and He will make our paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Remember, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:5-7)
Hello to all my sisters in Christ,
My name is N. Soua Yang Vang (May L. Vang), and I can’t believe that it has already been 2 years that I have had the privilege to serve as the Membership Outreach and Nurturing Coordinator for Hmong United Methodist Women Association. Most of everyone already knows me by now, but I would like to take this opportunity to tell all those that I haven’t had the chance to meet who I am.
I have lived in Charlotte, NC for about 25 years now. God blessed me with a wonderful husband who has filled my life with much love and laughter. He is my inspiration and my support in all things I do; whether it is for personal or doing God’s work. God also blessed me with two beautiful children; a daughter and a son. Because of my children’s and my husband’s support I am able to travel all around to visit everyone.
We currently attend First Hmong United Methodist Church in Charlotte. We are a small church of only about 15 families. I love my congregation because even though we are small in numbers; the love and support we have for each other is tremendous. God has truly blessed our congregation with so much and brought together a great group of people to love others as God loved us.
I look forward to another great year as the Membership Outreach and Nurturing Coordinator and cannot wait to see everyone again. I will be contacting all the thawj niamtsev for each church this coming year to schedule a time to visit all of you. If there is anything that I or HUMWA can do to help you personally or help your ladies group, please do not hesitate to call or email me. We are here to help all of you spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I am always available 24/7 to talk or just to listen.
I know that as women we are pulled in so many directions. We are so busy trying to balance being a mother, a wife, a child of God, a friend, a daughter, and all the other roles we need to be that a lot of times we forget to take care of ourselves. God created us and our job is to take care of ourselves for Him. Slow down and let God help us carry our burdens so that we can be less stressed about everything. Less stress equals a healthier and happier us. I encourage all of us in 2016 to set time just for ourselves to renew our relationship with God. Make time to unwind and connect with God whether it is thru reading the bible, talking to Him, or just quiet moments with Him. I know that if we “trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding; in all our ways acknowledge Him and He will make our paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Remember, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:5-7)
Nomination Chair, Niam Koua Vang
Warm Greetings Sisters in Christ,
This is Niam Koua Vang and it's truly a blessing to again have this opportunity to speak to all of you in this letter. Furthermore, it's also a blessing to be able to serve HUMWA as your Nomination Chair for 2015-2016. All praise and thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ for these two wonderful opportunities!
I write to you today from Sacramento, California where I reside with my husband Koua. We are part of a loving church family here at Trinity United Methodist Church. In 2015, I have seen and been a part of many amazing things that God has done through His love and power. I look forward to what God has in store for myself and all of you in 2016.
I encourage every one of you, my sisters in Christ, to continue walking in faith with our Lord Jesus and to hold strong to that faith and hope in Him. Continue to spend time with Him in prayer, worship and scripture reading to build and make strong your personal relationship with our Lord Jesus. Lastly, please continue to pray for HUMWA, all the leaders and the niamtsev. I look forward to seeing everyone in 2016. Until we meet again, may God's love and peace be with all of you. May He continue to pour many wonderful blessings upon each and every one of you that you may be full of love, good health, strength and courage to do His work and share His love.
Your Sister in Christ,
Niam Koua Vang
Warm Greetings Sisters in Christ,
This is Niam Koua Vang and it's truly a blessing to again have this opportunity to speak to all of you in this letter. Furthermore, it's also a blessing to be able to serve HUMWA as your Nomination Chair for 2015-2016. All praise and thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ for these two wonderful opportunities!
I write to you today from Sacramento, California where I reside with my husband Koua. We are part of a loving church family here at Trinity United Methodist Church. In 2015, I have seen and been a part of many amazing things that God has done through His love and power. I look forward to what God has in store for myself and all of you in 2016.
I encourage every one of you, my sisters in Christ, to continue walking in faith with our Lord Jesus and to hold strong to that faith and hope in Him. Continue to spend time with Him in prayer, worship and scripture reading to build and make strong your personal relationship with our Lord Jesus. Lastly, please continue to pray for HUMWA, all the leaders and the niamtsev. I look forward to seeing everyone in 2016. Until we meet again, may God's love and peace be with all of you. May He continue to pour many wonderful blessings upon each and every one of you that you may be full of love, good health, strength and courage to do His work and share His love.
Your Sister in Christ,
Niam Koua Vang
Communications Coordinator, Nam Xaiv Ntaaj Yaaj
Nyob zoo ib tsoom vivncaug suavdlawg,
Zoo sab tuaj ntsib mej suavdlawg ntawm dlaim ntawv tshaaj moo nauv. Kuv yog nam Xaiv Ntaaj Yaaj, nyob rua Wheelock UMC , St. Paul, MN. Vaajtswv hlub kuv kawg le, nwg pub kuv tau ib tug quasyawg zoo hab paub Vaajtswv es kuv txhaj muaj ib feem lug ua Vaajtswv ib tug mivnyuas. Wb muaj 7 tug ntxhais, ib tug tub hab 4 tug xeebntxwv. Kuv yog ib tug counselor rua huv lub tsev khu mob hu ua Hennepin County Medical Center nyob lub nroog Minneapolis.
Kuv yog HUMWA tug Communications Coordinator rua xyoo 2016-2017. Kuv zoo sab hab ua Vaajtswv tsaug kws kuv tseem mauj ib feem lug ua nwg le dejnum nrug cov vivncaug tsaavxwm hab mej txhua leeg txhua tug sauvdlawg. Kuv vaam hab ca sab tas yuav tau ntsib mej suavdlawg thaum lub rooj txhawb-sab nyob rua North Carolina lub 5 hli xyoo nauv.
Kuv tau moog koom HUMWA ntau lub rooj txhawb-sab, lub twg los zoo kawg nkaus le. Thaum kuv ua thawj nam tsev rua Wheelock UMC xyoo 2012-2013, kuv hab ib cov vivncaug nam tsev hluas tau moog koom lub rooj txhawb-sab nyob rua NC,lub theme hu ua “Lord, Here I am”. Lub rooj txhawb-sab ntawm txhawb tau kuv hab puab lub zug heev, tsis has lug ntawm kev ntseeg , kev ca sab rua Vaajstwv los yog kev luj hlub ntawm saab ntsujplig. Cov vivncaug nam tsev hluas nauv, tau kub sab hab mob sab ua Vaajstwv dlejnum, hab tau dlau lug ua peb cov zoo thawj coj. Ca sab tas mej yuav qheb mej lub sab rua Vaajstwv hab kub sab ua nwg le dlejnum. Vaajstwv txug lug qha tas “Yog leeg twg xaav nrug kuv moog, tug ntawd yuav tsum tswj nwg lub sab hab naj nub kwv nwg tug ntoo khaublig nrug kuv moog” (Lukas 9:23).
Thov Vaajtswv foom koobmoov zoo rua mej sauvdlawg . Sib ntsib dlau lwm zaag.
Hlub ntawm Tswv Yexus lub npe,
Nam Xaiv Ntaaj
Nyob zoo ib tsoom vivncaug suavdlawg,
Zoo sab tuaj ntsib mej suavdlawg ntawm dlaim ntawv tshaaj moo nauv. Kuv yog nam Xaiv Ntaaj Yaaj, nyob rua Wheelock UMC , St. Paul, MN. Vaajtswv hlub kuv kawg le, nwg pub kuv tau ib tug quasyawg zoo hab paub Vaajtswv es kuv txhaj muaj ib feem lug ua Vaajtswv ib tug mivnyuas. Wb muaj 7 tug ntxhais, ib tug tub hab 4 tug xeebntxwv. Kuv yog ib tug counselor rua huv lub tsev khu mob hu ua Hennepin County Medical Center nyob lub nroog Minneapolis.
Kuv yog HUMWA tug Communications Coordinator rua xyoo 2016-2017. Kuv zoo sab hab ua Vaajtswv tsaug kws kuv tseem mauj ib feem lug ua nwg le dejnum nrug cov vivncaug tsaavxwm hab mej txhua leeg txhua tug sauvdlawg. Kuv vaam hab ca sab tas yuav tau ntsib mej suavdlawg thaum lub rooj txhawb-sab nyob rua North Carolina lub 5 hli xyoo nauv.
Kuv tau moog koom HUMWA ntau lub rooj txhawb-sab, lub twg los zoo kawg nkaus le. Thaum kuv ua thawj nam tsev rua Wheelock UMC xyoo 2012-2013, kuv hab ib cov vivncaug nam tsev hluas tau moog koom lub rooj txhawb-sab nyob rua NC,lub theme hu ua “Lord, Here I am”. Lub rooj txhawb-sab ntawm txhawb tau kuv hab puab lub zug heev, tsis has lug ntawm kev ntseeg , kev ca sab rua Vaajstwv los yog kev luj hlub ntawm saab ntsujplig. Cov vivncaug nam tsev hluas nauv, tau kub sab hab mob sab ua Vaajstwv dlejnum, hab tau dlau lug ua peb cov zoo thawj coj. Ca sab tas mej yuav qheb mej lub sab rua Vaajstwv hab kub sab ua nwg le dlejnum. Vaajstwv txug lug qha tas “Yog leeg twg xaav nrug kuv moog, tug ntawd yuav tsum tswj nwg lub sab hab naj nub kwv nwg tug ntoo khaublig nrug kuv moog” (Lukas 9:23).
Thov Vaajtswv foom koobmoov zoo rua mej sauvdlawg . Sib ntsib dlau lwm zaag.
Hlub ntawm Tswv Yexus lub npe,
Nam Xaiv Ntaaj
