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1 Gardena Valley Baptist Church Issue 8 April 21, 2010 GV BC M I SSI O N ST A T EMEN T Helping people discov er Jesus and become His fully devoted follow ers. GV BC PU R PO SE ST A T EMEN T At GVBC, we seek to glorify God by: ~ reaching the world for Christ ~uniting as His family ~worshiping Him with our liv es ~growing in Christ-like character ~and serving others in lov e. Inside this issue: 2010 Easter Flower Honor Memory List April Board Report by Paul Hirano, O.D. Baptism Sunday Testimonies Family News and Mission Field Nehemiah 3 Update FYI: Events Calendar Christian Service Scholarship Financial Report 7 Basketball Team Practice Update 7 7 SPIRIT PLEASING GOD - by Annette Kakimoto Assistant Pastor of Leadership Development Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For we know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. - I Thessalonians 4:1-2 The Community Group of women I lead on Wednesday mornings is called the 10:25 Group. It s not because we meet at 10:25 AM, but rather, we named ourselves after Hebrews 10:25, which says, Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. We seek to live this out together at our weekly times of fellowship and studying God s Word. During our inductive Bible study of I Thessalonians, we focused on I Thessalonians 4:1-2 (see above). The emphasis of our study was PLEASING GOD. We studied passages that spoke about what it means to please God, and what displeases God. Here are just a few: The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. - Proverbs 15:8 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. - I Timothy 2:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God which is your spiritual act of worship. - Romans 12:1 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. - Hebrews 11:6 We also studied Noah (Gen. 6:5-9), Job (Job 1:8) and Jesus (Luke 3:21-22). I exhorted our group to make it our highest aim in life to please God, rather than to please man/people. It s easy to be a people-pleaser because we fear what others think of us, and we want people s approval rather than God s. But He matters most. What a gift we offer to God when we, not always perfectly, yet sincerely desire to honor Him through our lives and hearts. There is no wealth, no possession nor treasure which matches the incomparable joy of pleasing God. As we finished our study, I felt tears sting my eyes because I felt both the passion and the clarity of what I desire my life to be about: to please God! Rather than be a people-pleaser, I pray He will make me more and more a God-pleaser! I also quickly realized how short I fall of this. But because God revealed in His Word that it is His will that I live a life pleasing to Him, that we as His chosen people can live a life pleasing to Him, by His grace, He is able to do this good work in us! May we make it our greatest joy and aim in life to please and honor God!

2 2010 Easter Flowers [continued from April 7, Issue 7] Sue Motonaga Kay Yashiro Tad Mukaihata C B Mukaihata Benny Mukogawa Lei & Bev Mukogawa & Family Agnes Munesato JoAnn Inafuku Jane Murakami Melanie, Tim & Brady Eng Toyoko Nagami Henry & Sanaye Nagami Melvin Nagamine Diane Nagamine Melvin Nagamine Thelma Shibata Minoru Nakada Yorizane Family Hoddy Nakamura Manny Nakamura Steven Nakamura Manny Nakamura Tay Nakamura Kay Yashiro Mr. & Mrs. Harry Nakayama Frances Park Marge Nakayama Reiko & Harold Kobata Marjorie Nakayama N. Murai Marjorie Nakayama Matthew Nakayama Marjorie Nakayama Siaw Family Amy Nakazawa Eddie Nakazawa Amy Nakazawa Margaret Chomori Clarence Nikaido Hatsue Nikaido Rev. Harumi Nishimoto Henry & Sanaye Nagami Rev. Harumi Nishimoto Molly Nishimoto Family Fusaye Nishino Judy & Frank Nakamura Henry Noguchi Noguchi Family Shigemi Ogata Shigeki & Chino Ogata Hiidezo & Takino Minami Ogawa Yuri & James Ogawa Hinayo Ohata Elsie Hirota & Family Fumi Oiye C B Mukaihata June Okamoto - Mr. & Mrs. Frank Moriya Mr. & Mrs. Matsuo Okamoto Mr. & Mrs. Frank Moriya Sue Oshiro Kazu & Charlotte Gibo Fred Tomio Ota Eiji Katagami Tokuo & Ritsuko Otani Bunso & Yukimi Otani Harumi Otsuji Richard & Keiko Imatomi Harumi Otsuji Henry & Sanaye Nagami Miye & Jim Oya Alan & Shanie Asato Family Daniel Park Frances Park Woonha Park Lei & Bev Mukogawa & Family Woonha Park Louise Park Mr. & Mrs. Young Sup Park Frances Park Dick Parrish Don & Jeannie Bain Joseph & Robbie Poland Dennis & Kari Maeda Family Elisa Ramirez Anita Ramirez Irene Reed Joyce Enos Ben Sadahiro Barbara Sadahiro Wakao C. Sagami Edith Sagami Jean Sakamoto Yorizane Family Yaeko Sakamoto Robert & Shirley Arai Mrs. Shizue Sasahara Sueji & Nancy Sasahara Page 2 Asaye Sasaki Masumi Aoki Yasuo Sata Dennis, Dana, Chase, Rylie & Reed Sata Todd Sato Rasmussens Yasuyuki & Chiyo Sato Yasuko Ogura Sam Sellers Steve & Nancy Langley Don Shelley Susie Shelley Masako Shiga Ayako Shiga Yoshisada Shiga Mas & Peggy Kushigemachi Yoshisada Shiga Ayako Shiga Bert Shimane Naomi, Aubrey & Lauren Kaneshiro Bert Shimane Sam & Helene Shimane Iwazo & Ayako Shimane Sam & Helene Shimane Hiroshi & Yoshi Shimazaki Shimazaki Family Dale Shimizu Tak & Lily Shimizu Doreen Shimizu Pauline Hayakawa Doreen Shimizu Nancy Watanabe Benjamin Shiozaki Wesley & Jason Shiozaki Dan T. Shirai Cindy Shirai Sisters & Brother Maria Tachihara Kamezo & Yoshi Suzuki Perry & Alice Miyake & Kazie Yanagihara Masaji Suzuki Lillian Suzuki Morley Suzuki Lillian Suzuki Grace Taira Noguchi Family George Takaki Teresa, Bob, Ann & Paul Matsushima Mr. & Mrs. Takamoto Ruth & Herb Kawai Dad & Mom Takano Steve Takano & Family Akiko Takenaka Ikegami Family Mr. & Mrs. Mark Takeuchi Mary Maeda Family Hideo & Kimiyo Takitani George & Suzanne Hasegawa Hiroshi Takusagawa Emiko Takusagawa Nisaku & Toyono Takusagawa Emiko Takusagawa George G. Tanaka Rodney Tanaka Harry Tanaka Elaine Tanaka Calvin Tanizaki Kiyoko Tanizaki Tami Tanizaki Kiyoko Tanizaki Taro Tanji Pauline Hayakawa Taro Tanji Sheryl & Daryl Iijima Taro Tanji Jonathan & Lisa Kaji Taro Tanji Kats & Mary Sakatani Taro Tanji Senior Exercise Group Taro Tanji Tak & Lily Shimizu Taro Tanji Martha Tanji Taro Tanji Dave & Kim Yogi Dr. & Mrs. Kikuwo Tashiro - Bruce & Fran Kaji Pat Tasker-Brown C B Mukaihata Sharon Teramae-Kauk Tak & Evelyn Teramae Carolyn Tracie Tonomura Rev. Sam & June Tonomura Rose Toy Jason, Maile, Karis, Ranen, Bradley, Grace & Noah Toy Isamu & Yoshino Tsuji Diane Nagamine (Continued on page 3) SPIRIT

3 (Easter Flowers List Continued from page 2) Tak Tsutsui Henry & Sanaye Nagami Ken Umekubo Masako Umekubo Yukitomo Umekubo Masako Umekubo Mr. & Mrs. Richard Unten Sueji & Nancy Sasahara Ted Urabe Jean Urabe Felipe Valenzuela Rodney & Coco Kagawa Francisco Valenzuela Rodney & Coco Kagawa Frank J. Velez, Jr. Susie Shelley Ben Watanabe Nancy Watanabe Y. Bob Watanabe Ken Watanabe Johnny & Genevieve Wing Audrey Yee Patricia Wren Joyce Enos Mary Yago Jeanne, Michelle & Rob Kato Taye Yamaguchi Mike, Cathy, Elizabeth & Christopher Figuracion Nelson Yamamoto Henry & Jane Yamamoto Koyuki Yamanaka Moriyoshi & Yutako Yamanaka Roy & Fumie Yamanaka Dennis & Sharon Yamanaka Family Bokuichi Yamazaki Miyako Phillips Ikue Yamazaki Miyako Phillips Bill Yamauchi Kazu & Charlotte Gibo Doris K. Yanaga Patty Yanaga & Shirley Aoto Thomas K. Yanaga Patty Yanaga & Shirley Aoto Yoneo Yashiro Kay Yashiro Sukekazu & Chiye Yato Emiko Takusagawa Satoshi Yonamine Bruce Yonamine Family Roy Yorizane Robert & Shirley Arai Roy Yorizane Yorizane Family Judy Yoshida Merrick Yoshida Kazumi Yoshida Merrick Yoshida Wallis Yoshida Merrick Yoshida April Board Report Hello fellow GVBCers, The April board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 6. For those of you new to GVBC, the Board of Deacons meets once a month. During these meeting we discuss financial matters, plan for future events, and make decisions on anything which may affect our church as a whole. The Board is made up of members of our church. They are elected by the whole membership at our Annual Business Meeting. This month we approved a Seminarian Scholarship for Priscilla Babilla and updated the Children s Camp Scholarship program. We also approved Pastor Steve s short sabbatical coming up next month along with a general discussion on sabbaticals. One of our monthly topics is the financial health of the church. We have much to be thankful for as God continues to provide for our church through your generous offerings and tithes. Thank you! One thing we can continue to pray for involves leaders in our church. We are in need of leaders for several ministries: people who are willing to listen to God s call and step forward to help. Please pray for leaders and if God is calling you! One day you may get a call from someone asking for your leadership. Consider your answer carefully! I, too, once got a call like that. I spent some time and against my initial reaction, decided to acknowledge God s call. This decision was made in spite of being in the midst of an extremely busy time in my personal and professional life. God has blessed me through this decision. Please be open to His call! Your brother in Christ, Paul S. Hirano, O.D. Moderator Issue 8 Page 3

4 Baptism Testimonies from Sunday, April 11 Hello, my name is Randy Kusano. I am here to make a public declaration of my faith. After many years enslaved in the darkness of sin, bitterness and resentment saturated my soul. I felt hopeless and defeated with nowhere to turn. I can only praise God for utilizing this ministry in my radical transformation into the Light of Christ. The pastoral staff has done an exceptional job in educating and preparing me for my journey. My faith transcended into a loving bond with Jesus during a class taught by Pastor Ron [Matsuda], Basic Christianity. Ron gave me a clear perception about crossing the bridge, and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. After receiving Him as my Lord and Savior, my whole outlook on life has changed. Now, I am at peace with myself, knowing I am saved through God s grace and mercy. Today, I commit myself with all my, heart, mind, soul, and strength to our Creator. Let my old self be put to rest while my new self shines in the Light of Christ, forever. My mother [Dorothy Kusano] will be lighting my candle. She has been very inspirational to me in my spiritual growth. Paul Matsushima: I grew up in this church and accepted Christ at a young age. But, I fell away during high school because I desired a new identity. Growing up, people knew me as the super quiet kid. I hated being labeled this so I turned to drugs, alcohol, and the party life to adopt a new identity that portrayed me as a bad, rebellious kid. My fear drove me to drugs and alcohol. I was self-conscious about my personality and thought I was drab and boring. So, I would get drunk or high to become funnier or more outgoing. People began to see me as wild and risky. I thought my behavior made me look cool and popular in the eyes of my fellow high school and college students. I was the rebel without a cause, the daredevil who was willing to do or try anything. It took me 21 long years of masking my real self to realize God accepts me and loves me exactly as I am. He created me to be me, therefore, I don t have to prove myself, conform to other people s opinions, or adopt a new persona. Since accepting Christ two years ago, Jesus has not only freed me from the drugs, but He is also continually freeing me from my fears and self-consciousness. I no longer need to fear that people won t like or accept me for my inadequacies. I am not as worried about how people view me. Christ not only saved me from my addictions to sin, but He is also restoring and healing my heart. I am now free to be genuine, authentic, and especially, to be myself. My name is ZaV o nia Fitts. I m 16 years old and I have accepted Jesus Christ as my savior. I accepted Him when I was about 10 years old, however, when I was 13, I began to doubt the existence of God and I fell completely away from him. My life was quickly spiraling down to nothingness and I gave up on ever trying to bring it back up. In May of last year, my cousins invited me out to a High School Epicenter at GVBC. Since then I have been coming out. But, for the first 3 months here I still had no hope of being able to fix my faith. Then, summer camp came up. I went to camp because I wanted to get away from the real world for a while. I did not expect to have any changes in my faith, but camp was the one thing that brought me back to Christ. During camp, I recommitted my life to Christ and since then my faith has sky-rocketed. I grow more every day and I am finally trying my best to live the way God wants me to. I recently went to winter camp and it made me realize many of my flaws that are preventing me from moving forward in my relationship with Christ. And, I have made it one of my top priorities to change those aspects of my personality so I may become even stronger in my walk. I still struggle a lot with every day that passes and I continue to struggle with trusting Him with all the obstacles that occur in my life, but I am trying my best, too. I know, soon, I will be able to give it all to Him regardless of the situation and regardless how much I want to try and do it on my own. Three years ago I was on a pathway of complete destruction a pathway where giving up was the only option I could choose. Now, I stand here today on a pathway of hope and joy a pathway where moving forward is the only option I will ever consider choosing. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8). He is the only one who can save me. Even though I know I do not deserve it, I am so grateful for all He has done and sacrificed for me. Jesus will forever be my Savior and I will live my life praising Him in all I do. [Testimonies continued in the next issue] Page 4

5 Family News Our Condolences and prayers go out to: Herb & Ruth Kawai and family in the recent passing of Ruth s brother who passed away in Hawaii. The memorial service will be held in Hawaii at the end of April. There will be a memorial service for Yuki Ide [who passed away on April 1 in Japan], wife of Yoshihiro Ide and mother of Isaac & Alisa, on Saturday, May 1 at 1:00 PM at GVBC. Pastor Bunso Otani is officiating. Steven & Marie Takano and family in the passing of Marie s brother, Yoshihiko Makishi. The service will be held on Friday, April 23, 11:00 AM at the Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church. Mission Field Beverly Brandrup On March 24, Beverly returned to Colombia for an anticipated stay of two months to help the deaf translation team. She prays there will be time for them to continue work on the story of Joseph, starting where they left off. The story is being translated from Spanish to Colombian sign language. The accompanying illustrations beautifully match the Scriptures on each page. Some are composites, which required several tedious steps, using different parts of pictures, to create the finished illustration. The illustrations visually grasp the concepts being taught in Scripture. Beverly requests prayer for continued contact with the Sirianos, enabling the New Testament to continue to be recorded into their language. This includes the illustrated story of Joseph, which needs to be checked by them. Beverly's final prayer request is, "Please pray that we may understand more and more about the Lord's ability to work out all things for the good of everyone who are called according to His purpose." Nehemiah 3 Update As we approach the last 8 months of the Nehemiah 3 building fund campaign, we are doing well. We are thankful that we are receiving donations from so many people who did not pledge to give to Nehemiah 3. As a result of these additional funds, we will exceed our pledged amount during the month of April. Praise God! This is encouraging so keep up the good work. At the same time, our goal is to meet our monthly loan payment of $28,046. We came close in March, receiving $24,027. The balance of the payment came from our reserves. Whether we receive above or below our monthly needs, we are thankful to God for what He does through you. Thank you for your support to Nehemiah 3. Issue 8 Page 5

6 CONTACT: office (310) [put your event in the subject line]. You can also call or the event leaders directly. WEBSITE: Children s Ministry KidZone (1 st to 5 th graders): Fridays, 7:00 8:30 PM, Community Hall. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes to all events. Starting a series on 1 Corinthians Love. April 30 Hide & Seek Contact: Brandon Tsukamoto via the church office or gvbckidzone@yahoo.com, or Susan Wakuta, ext. 689, susan@gvbc.net. College-age & Prime Timers (55+) Dinner Sunday, May 2, 5:00 6:30 PM, Community Hall. Cost: $5 per person. Nick Mura is cooking. Deadline: Sunday, April 25. this is an opportunity for the older and younger adults to get to know one another around a delicious meal. Contact Chris Koga, ext. 685, chris@gvbc.net. Reaching My Buddhist Friends Sunday, May 23, 12:30 3:00 PM, room 113. Visit the Guest Center between services. Contact Marianne Matsuda. Primetimers 2010 Calendar of Activities Great Reno Balloon Race & Lake Tahoe, Thursday, September 9 Sunday, September 12. Cost for passengers $492 double occupancy, single supplement add $150 (includes gratuity to the bus driver). Payment due: August 2. Glory of Christmas at Crystal Cathedral, Sunday, December 12. Cost: $105 (based on participants) includes the gratuity to the driver. Please note: price does not include dinner. Please eat your dinner prior to boarding the bus driver. We will leave GVBC at 6:00 PM and return at 10:30 PM. Payment due: October 24. Make checks payable to Gardena Valley Baptist Church [your event title in subject line]. Contact: Keiko or Richard Imatomi through the church office. Mexico Outreach Missions (M.O.M.) Saturday, May 15, Tijuana Friday, July 23 to Sunday, August 1, Summer Mission Trip from Oaxaca to Panama Saturday, October 2, Tijuana Friday, December 17 to Sunday, December 19, San Telmo Christmas Mission Trip [NOTE: a U.S. passport is required]. Spanish is helpful, but not required. Contact Teresa Matsushima via the church office. JEMS Special Camp Aides Needed JEMS Special Camp is seeking aides for the weeklong camp at Mt. Hermon in the Santa Cruz mountains. The camp is for the developmentally disabled from June 27 to July 3. Is God calling you? Contact Kay Ujimori, Bob Matsushima, or Kathy Sato via the church office. JEMS 61 st Mt. Hermon Summer Conference Sunday, June 27 to Saturday, July 3. Applications available on the Narthex counter. Theme is The Lord Almighty is with us and Pastor Steve Langley is one of the main camp speakers! Registration forms also available at: Deadline to register is May High School Ministry Sunday, June 20 Recognition of graduates & Father s Day Friday, June 25 Farewell Party for the departing Seniors Sunday, June 27 Promotion Sunday Ohana Festival Saturday, July 10, Mas Fukai Park. Director is Barbara Moncada. Hope for the Future Fireproof Movie Night Thursday, July 22, 6:00 9:00 PM, Sanctuary. Contact Cindy Matsuda. Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 25 to Friday, July 30. Theme is Kingdom of the Son. The scripture is the Lord s Prayer. Registration begins June GVBC Seminarian Golf Tournament Monday, August 16. Youth Summer Camp Sunday, August 8 to Friday, August 13, Alpine Conference Center, Blue Jay, finished 5 th to finished 11 th grades. Contact Daniel Matsuda, Youth Pastor, ext. 681, daniel@gvbc.net. Neighborhood Day of Prayer Outreach Saturday, August 21, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. On Saturday, Aug 14 and Sunday, August 15 we will walk the neighborhood to get their prayer requests. Contact Bob Matsushima. Keep Gardena Beautiful Saturday, September 18. We ll be working in the wetland preserve near South Park on Vermont & Artesia Blvd. Men s Retreat Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26 at Victory Ranch. Cult & occults Seminar Sunday, September 26, 12:30 3:00 PM, room 113. Contact Marianne Matsuda. Storytelling Class Sunday, October 10, 12:30 3:00 PM, room 113. Contact Cyril Nishimoto. GVBC Christmas Musical Saturday, December 4. Two performances at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Original script co-written by David Cheng & Susie Shelley. Original songs & music written by David Cheng. Multi-gen Choir directed by Wendy Katagi. Adult Choir directed by Patty Yanaga. Band directed by David Cheng. Page 6 SPIRIT

7 Financial Report $120,000 $110,000 $100,000 $90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 Month of March Income received Expenses $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 January - March Adopted budget Income received Expenses Donations and Flowers given in honor or loving memory FROM IN LOVING HONOR or MEMORY OF Martha Tanji Taro Tanji Edith Higashi Yoshio Higashi Reiko Mibu Mibu Family George & Shig Hirano 60th Wedding Anniversary (for Nehemiah Building Fund) Margaret Chomori Bill Chomori Merrick Yoshida and Kazuko Ishimoto Jodie & Voltaire Rivera Tak & Lily Shimizu Taro Tanji Toy Sato Yuzy Sato Kiku Florist Weekly donation of flowers Monetary donations given in memory of loved ones go into the College Scholarship Fund, unless specified. Team Basketball Practices Update We are opening up the list to include grandchildren of GVBC members, too. At this point, we are taking names ONLY to create a list of interested parties. If you want to be on this list, please wendy@gvbc.net, and put the day and time you would be interested. Available for GVBC und ergradu ate students: Scholarships Christian Service Scholarship Several scholarships are given to enco urage th ose wh o have use d their time a nd talents in Christian service. For more information, please read the brochure attache d to the ap plication. Scholarship application is available in the narthex, and are du e on Jun e 20th, including reco mme nd ations. For questions, please call We ndy in the church office, ext. #672. Collecting for the Emergency Food Pantry We re collecting during the months of April & May. A list of non-perishable items is available on the Narthex counter. Place your donations in the brown box. Please check the dates on your items. Thank you! Issue 9 will be uploaded to website on Wednesday, May 5. Hard copies available on Sunday, May 9 in the Narthex. All articles should be submitted by Sunday, May 2. The Spirit is copyrighted 2010 and a publication of Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th Street, Gardena, CA., 90247, (310) , FAX: (310) , gvbc@gvbc.net, Website: Senior Pastor: Steve Langley (310) , Editor: Susan J. Shelley, susie@gvbc.net. Office hours: 9:00am 5:00pm, Nichigo Website: bc.info. The Spirit is published tw ice a month to keep members and friends informed of programs of the church and to report news about GVBC and its people. Announcements, praise, prayer requests, and letters are welcomed. Articles are subject to editing and/or postponement. Issue 8 Page 7

8 Gardena Valley Baptist Church 1630 W. 158th Street Gardena, CA (310) Web: Twitter: Morning 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Nichigo Japanese-speaking 10:45 AM, Room 201 Sermon Series on Colossians ~ Metamorphosis Sunday, April 25 Pastor Steve ~ Colossians 1:9-14 Qualified in Christ Sunday, May 2/Communion Colossians 1:15-18 ~ Christ is Supreme Sunday, May 9/Mother s Day Colossians 1:19-23 ~ Reconciled through Christ Sunday, May 16 Colossians 1:24-2:5 ~ Qualified in Christ English-speaking children s Sunday school runs concurrent with the Worship Services. Nichigo children s Sunday school 9:30am, Room 206. Steve Langley, Senior Pastor, ext. 0 Bunso Otani, Nichigo Pastor, ext. 676 Ron Matsuda, Associate Pastor Teaching, ext. 679 Annette Kakimoto, Assistant Pastor Leadership Development, ext. 680 James Chang Assistant Pastor of Young Adults, ext. 682 Chris Koga, Assistant Pastor College, ext. 685 (pt) Daniel Matsuda, Assistant Pastor Youth, ext. 681 Layne Wakuta, Pastoral Intern Junior High, ext 684 (pt) Susan Wakuta Elementary Children s Director, ext. 689 Linda Matsuda Director Early Childhood, ext. 683 (pt) J.J. Frey, Worship Coordinator (pt) Wendy Nakano, Office Manager, ext. 672 Rei Abe, Nichigo Secretary, ext. 677 (pt) Peggy Kushigemachi, Financial Assistant, ext. 675 Jan Magnani, Secretary, ext. 671 Dawn Robinson, Christian Educ. Secretary, ext. 678 (pt) Susie Shelley, Newsletter Editor ext. 673 (pt) Kevin Hatashita, Maintenance Asst. ( pt) Socorro Kagawa, Maintenance Asst. (pt) Kevin Maeda, Maintenance Asst. (pt) Kyle York, Maintenance Asst. (pt)