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WEST COVINA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1100 E. Cameron Ave. West Covina, CA 9 APRIL 2011

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“Easter: New Beginnings” Pastor Rick Iwanaga,

Page 2April Birthdays, Pray for our Members, Pray for our Missionaries,

Page 3Missions: Addressing A Crisis

Page 4Nuclear Reactor Prayer Buddies

Page 5Welcome Tina Whitley Renae & Darren Kishimoto

Page 680 Years of Goodwill Mits Kunihiro Our Deepest Sympathy Kay Seno

Page 7Testimony of Dr. Ben Hara Emi Iwanaga

Page 8Ladies Mini-Retreat Emi IwanagaWCCC Beach Camp

Page 9Tribute to Tim KuboRomans

Page 10WCCC InformationCalendar

MessengerThere is no doubt that Easter is the highlight of all celebrations of the church. Don't get me wrong, I love the beauty of Christmas; the manger; the shepherds on that dark starry night; the appearance of the angels; and then that silent, reverent scene when all are gathered around the babe. But... the resurrection, who can deny the power and the victory that flows from the Easter story. "The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.'" Of all the messages of Easter, the one that shouts out the loudest is that in Christ there are new beginnings. Think upon these three points, Max Lucado calls "Anchor Points."

1 - My life is not futile: Think about it. God sent His Son to die for you, so that you will live for Him. No matter what your life has been like. No matter what you've done. Know that God has a plan for your life, and wants you to live out that new abundant life. Jesus is the Lord of new beginnings.

2 - My failures are not fatal: No story highlights the errors of man more than the story of Easter. The pride of the Jews blinded them from seeing Jesus for who He was. Fear caused Peter to deny knowing Christ three times. The iron fist of Roman rule tried Jesus over and over again, only to submit to the shouts of a misled mob. All of their failures led Jesus to His cross. Yet, three days after He was crucified; after laying lifeless and cold in a stone tomb, Jesus rose! Your failures are not fatal! Jesus is the Lord of new beginnings.

3 - My death is not final: Jesus conquered death. This is the heart of our faith: that through faith in Jesus we can have everlasting life. As Paul shouted from the roof tops, "Death, where is your sting!" This is our victory cry. Jesus will give us a new beginning, in our final home, heaven.

God bless your Easter celebration and fill your hearts with hope in Him.

Blessings, Pr. Rick

EASTER IS ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS


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Pray for our Members•Shirley Barnes• Iris Chaney• Margaret Ching• Alphonso Chuck• Inez Harris-‐Chuck• Mary Cooper • Alex Ferguson•Debbie Ferguson’s sons• Jane Kaneshiro Fujita• Eileen Hodge• Judy Ikeda• Ross Iwanaga• Chris Kakimi• Michael Kaneshiro• Caleb Kubo• Emi Kuromiya•Charlene Matsui• Michael Mitacek• Hatsue Miyashiro• Herbert Miyashiro• Esther Morales Family• Yuri Morimoto• Myrtle Nakamura• Ed & Eileen Nakano•Seiko Nakano

• Shirley Barnes

• William Fujitaki

• Mayson Kodama

• Nancy Kodama

• Susie Komatsu

• Eileen Nakano

• Howard Osaki

• Kaveh Sa@ari

• Julie Shimohata

• Jonathan Shintaku

• Mari Shintaku

• Sean Suwanaloet

• Rod Todd

• Val Uyeda

• Sho Yamamoto

Pray for our Missionaries• Tommy Dyo,Campus Crusade Epic Movement, U.S.

• Mitsuo & Akiko Fujishima END International, SJapan

• Ernie & Yoko Kilbourne OMS International (Retired)

• Charleen Kiyabu,Campus Crusade JESUS FILM PROJECT

• Greg & Nancy Nakamura ZOE Children’s Min, Thailand

• Mitsu & Karen Nakam1ura Campus Crusade Japan

• Lillian Shinoda OMS Holiness North America, Japan

• Roy & Nancy Toma Campus Crusade, Okinawa, Japan

• Daryl & Sun Young Wycliffe Aviation, Cameroon, Africa

• Kiyoko Ogata• Conchita Ohly• Daylinda Ormeo• Gickee Ormeo• Bill Sato• Albert Saito•Paul Saito•Audrey Sakamoto• Seiji Sakamoto• Kay Seno Family• Mel Seshiki• Melinda Seshiki• Momoyo Tada• Tom & Rits Tanaka• Clarise Teutsch• Rod Todd• Danny Totanes• Sally Tsuneishi• Gidget Tuason• James Tsutsui• Keith Washburn• Jonathan Watson’s mom• Henry Yamada• Aiko Yoshida

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. 4 . . . and under his wings you will 1ind refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.” 15 “He will call upon me, and I will deliver him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” Psalm 91

Many of those listed below have prayed fervently for us. Now, let us pray for them!Please pray for Pastor Rick, Pastor Nakao and Pastor Wenell.

With the person’s permission, please tell Pastor Rick or Pastor Cory if you know of

someone in need of prayer.And please let us know when prayers for

you have been answered!


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Missions: Addressing a CrisisNote: The following message was sent to us by Pauline Nishida, of LA Connect, Campus Crusade for Christ on March 18, 2011. WCCC does not support Pauline financially now but we are so grateful that God is using Pauline in this way (and many others). The original message is from Lillian Shinoda.

Lillian Shinoda, serving in Japan, is the only missionary sponsored by our conference, the OMS Holiness Conference of North America. Formerly Dean of Women at Tokyo Biblical Seminary, her primary responsibility now is reaching out to the unsaved youth of Japan. She also ministers, as she has for years, at Sakado Church. She wrote the following on March 18.

Hi Friends, This is a real quick email but I'm asking for your urgent prayers.The nuclear plant is at a major turning point tonight (right now) and we need your prayers. You may have heard already but the Japanese government declared the plant to be at danger level 5 as there's a possible breach in the reactor. They were going to try and douse the reactors (namely reactor #3) with water again but decided to concentrate all efforts on restoring electrical power to the plant so they could use the water pumps, which would be far more effecZve. As it turns out, the project head is a ChrisZan. His name is Naoyoshi Satoh, believed to be a member of the First BapZst Church of Fukushima. At such a Zme as this, God has placed a ChrisZan in the midst!

• So please join all of us so we can pray as one. Pray for God's anoinZng upon Satoh-‐san. Pray for a miracle, and that he and his team will be able to accomplish restoring electricity to the badly damaged power plant and that the water pumps will be funcZonal to cool the reactors down.

• Also, please pray that just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were protected from the burning furnace, Satoh-‐san, his team, the firefighters, police officers, members of the self-‐defense force and government officials on the scene will also be fully protected from all harm.• And pray for a soluZon to the crack in the reactor which could result in major radiaZon leakage.

• May all those involved witness the power and majesty of God that all glory will be his.

Thank you, Lillian

WCCC will have the privilege of being visited by Lillian quite soon. In the meanZme, the following message is from Karen (Uriu) Nakamura who, with her husband, Mitsu, serve Japan Campus Crusade. Her informaZon is from a Japanese ChrisZan Facebook site! She shares the message with us in the U.S. and those all over the world, as well as in Japan! PRAY THAT THIS MESSAGE BE HEARD BY ALL WHO HAVE NEVER TRULY HEARD THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. Karen writes:

Dear Friends, There is a Facebook site called "ChrisZanJishinHisaiJoho" with info from ChrisZans in the stricken areas. Following is some info from that and from a pastor friend.

Pastor Akira Sato of Fukushima First BapZst Church writes that, apart from Mr. Naoyoshi Satoh, there are 5 other church members who are working at the nuclear power plant now. Pray for all the workers, ChrisZan or not, who are risking their lives working on the front lines, that God will protect them and guide them to a successful outcome.

May Jeremiah 33:9 become true here, "Then this city will bring me renown, joy, praise and honor before all naZons on earth that hear of all the good things I do for it..."

Another person wrote that N. Satoh, the leader of this team, "has diabetes and his health is deterioraZng from faZgue, tension and lack of medical care he needs. So pray that he would be sustained both spiritually and physically."

[See Nuclear Reactor, Page 4.]


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Nuclear ReactorPastor A. Sato also wrote that a man was scheduled to work at the plant the night of the earthquake. His wife, who is a church member, urged him to evacuate with the family. At the evacua$on center, a church, the man put his trust in Christ as Savior, on Mar. 17. He then said that he could not stay away while his co-‐workers were bravely figh$ng. He went back to work. He spent his birthday, Mar 20, working. His wife and children pray with anxious hearts.

"I liI up my eyes to the hills -‐ where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth..." Psalm 121

From my understanding, as of yesterday, they were able to get electricity to the reactors, but there are s$ll steps to go un$l the cooling process is ac$vated, and there are uncertain$es such as new smoke coming from one reactor.

There are about 50 people from Fukushima who have evacuated and are staying at our church here in Tokyo and at a nearby dormitory.

A friend reminded me that, while this is a trait common to many Japanese, people from Tohoku are especially known to be "gaman-‐dzuyoi" (strong, enduring trials

stoically). May these dear ones know they can be strong, not in themselves, but in the Creator of heaven and earth, who also showed his love for us by taking on human flesh and dying for us.Love, Karen, for Mitsu, Abe, Miye and Emi

Lillian had wri@en, “At such a Xme as this, God has placed a ChrisXan in the midst!" Here is (MORE) EVIDENCE THAT GOD IS WORKING IN OUR MIDST:

Naoyoshi Satoh's church belongs to the Bap$st Conven$on of Japan. The Japan Bap$st Conven$on, which successfully helped vic$ms of the Kobe earthquake in 1995, is spearheading an effort to raise support for the thousands who have lost everything from the present earthquake and tsunami. The Chief Execu,ve Officer of the Bap,st Conven,on is Makoto Kato. Do you think it's coincidental that Makoto is the brother of Kaori Kato, a member of our Nichigobu?! Kaori a\ends our English services, has helped with KWP Orange for a long $me and, coun$ng this issue, has contributed twice to the English part of the Messenger.

A s M i t s u o F u j i s h i m a , a S E N D InternaXonal missionary whom we also support had wri\en regarding the crisis in Japan, “Let us be "confident in this, that we will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (Psalm 27:13), "and let us work together for His Kingdom!"

“Prayer Buddies”–The gift of prayer:

What greater gih can be given? And how important when that gih is given to a precious young child, whose life will be shaped either by God’s values or by worldly ones. Kelly Morimune asks us to impact a child’s life by praying for him or her. Look around and see what a difference God’s presence early in a child’s life can make! And let’s make sure that every child in our Sunday School is being prayed for by at least one of us. Sign up on the “Prayer Buddy board” at the back of the sanctuary. And if you don’t know a child who has yet to be s e l e c t e d , w h a t a wo n d e r f u l opportunity! Opportunity for whom? Like Jean Hara said years ago, “When someone is prayed for, it’s the prayer who is ohen blessed the most!”

These pictures are from FunFest 2010


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Spotlight on Worship

Welcome, Tina Whitley!!Interview by Renae and Darren Kishimoto

We welcome Tina Whitley, the newest member of our worship ministry. We interviewed her and here’s what she said.

Where were you born and raised?I was born in San Francisco and moved to the East Bay when I was 5 years old, at which Zme I began amending Japanese ChrisZan Church of Walnut Creek. During childhood, I would go to Fukuoka, Japan for 1-‐3 months at a Zme to see family and friends. In 2005 I moved to Southern California to amend UC Riverside, where I received my degree in piano performance.

What made you decide to pursue a music degree?I began piano lessons when I was 5 years old. My parents gave my brother and me the opZon to parZcipate in 1 extracurricular acZvity and I chose music, which ended up guiding my choice of colleges and majors.

When did you start worship leading and what do you enjoy most about it?At age 12 I began as a pianist at Walnut Creek, and then at 15, I started leading a team of very young musicians. Worship leading was put on me suddenly, and though it was a struggle, I've grown to be a bemer musician and worshipper because of it. As a leader, I enjoy being able to express my love for God and help others do the same through the very humbling act of singing and playing instruments. Music is what I know best, and it is the purest form of worship that I can personally give to God.

What church ministries have you become involved in?Originally I intended to focus only on the worship ministry, but over Zme, I also became interested in the younger people. I’m acZve in the College/Young Adult group, and I have been amending the Fountain youth group and help lead worship there.

What are some things about you that might surprise people?-‐ I’m capable of being a complete tomboy! I played running back and corner back on my high school JV boys’ football team, and I have my motorcycle license and used to ride a Ninja 500ex.

-‐ I may look 100% white... but I'm half white and half Japanese and can speak and understand Japanese!

-‐ If I ever switched careers, I’d want to be in the veterinary field. I LOVE animals and have 2 siberian huskies that I love to death.

Before we closed, Tina wanted to express the following: I want to thank everyone at WCCC for your friendliness and hospitality to me. Though I am somewhat shy by nature, I have never felt so cared for and loved by complete strangers. You truly shine as followers of Jesus Christ, and it is a privilege to serve with you and for you.


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Sierra Madre School Japanese Garden (1931-‐2011):80 Years of Goodwill

Mits Kunihiro was invited to address a public gathering on Saturday, March 19, 2011, celebraZng the restoraZon of the Sierra Madre School Japanese Garden. He spoke along with landscape architect, Lew Watanabe, and teacher, Helen Pontarelli, who played key roles in the garden’s restoraZon, and also school parents and students who shared their experiences in restoring and tending the garden.

The Garden was created in 1931 by grateful parents of Japanese-‐American students. It was destroyed during World War II aher its Japanese-‐American caretakers were taken away to internment camps. It lay buried for 50 years unZl in 1995, it was rediscovered and restored by the efforts of the sixth grade class of 1995, and Lew Watanabe, a landscape architect who volunteered for years to restore the garden.

An inscripZon on its plaque reads: “In hopes of healing the wounds of war. Peace on Earth. Goodwill to All.”

It was said that the Japanese Garden at Sierra Madre School is a great source of pride for Sierra Madre School students, staff, parents, and the community. The ceremony was a tribute to those who created the garden out of graZtude for their children, to all who thought it important that the garden be restored, and certainly to those veterans who so ably served our country, defending all for which Sierra Madre School stands. Among those veterans was Mitsuo Kunihiro who earned the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, American Defense Service Medal, European-‐African-‐Middle Eastern Campaign and other medals fighZng with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in WW II.

A friendly criecism of this arecle by a reader: The story of this garden is a message of pride from the community to the teacher and students who take this garden very seriously. It has become part of the curriculum promo2ng diversity for all, not just for Japanese Americans. I am glad that dad responded posi$vely to speak about how important it was to their parents' to give back to a community that accepted them, but also to those who opposed their presence. Kindness and love always win in the end. It was a very difficult $me in history to be Japanese, just like it is to be Middle Eastern now in the States. Through this experience, my youngest son has a be\er awareness of what his great grandparents were like and how they contributed greatly to the economics of California through their farming, fishing and small businesses. They took a piece of land that no one wanted and turned into prize farmland. Such an industrious people. Comment by Linda Kunihiro

O Dst Spto the Seno, Miyamoto, Todd, Shintaku and Jurkosky Families

on the passing ofKay Seno

Dec. 19, 1920– March 19, 2011

Kay was a mother, sister, daughter, aunt and grandmotherwho bore the burdens of life with uncommon grace.

And in the end, supported by loving family and friends . . . and the Lord, she won the race.For no one was more kind, more gracious, more humble and sincere, than she.

We will miss this member of our family and rare friend,


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“Experiencing God” and the Tes;mony of Dr. Ben HaraBy Emi Iwanaga

The small groups of WCCC have been using the study guide, "Experiencing God” by Henry Blackaby. How appropriate and what a privilege to sit with Dr. Ben Hara, a man who has been experiencing God for over 50 years. His life is tesZmony that “God conZnually pursues a love relaZonship with you which is both real and personal."

Dr. Ben accepted Christ while sZll in school. During those early days, he was mentored by the late Rev. Howard Toriumi. Later he was influenced by Dr. Mas Toyotome as he served in evangelism alongside him and co-‐authored, "Am I Really My Asian Brothers' Keeper?" He states that his "marching order from day one" was 2Tim 2:15: "Make every effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person He will accept. Be a worker who is not ashamed and who uses the true teaching in the right way." He began teaching Sunday school within months of his conversion and shortly thereaher began preaching.

Dr. Ben’s early messages were on stewardship. And over the years he has shown himself to be sensiZve to the Lord's working, giving his own personal financial support as well as chairing the WCCC Memorial Endowment Fund. He is an example of someone who experienced God as God “invited him to become involved with Him in His work.”

The study guide asks each of us to note the “Spiritual Markers” in our lives that stand out as our memorable experiences with God. Dr. Ben shares his spiritual markers below. They speak of the truth that one cannot limit God in his pursuit of a love relaZonship with us.

"One evening, Pastor Toriumi visited me. Shortly aHer learning that I was a defacto orphan, he asked, “How would you like to be a member of God’s family?” “Is that possible?” I asked incredulously. “What must I do?” “Turn to Jesus Christ in repentance,” he counseled. I duRfully followed the steps to salvaRon and received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. I became a new member of God’s family that evening.

The following morning, I quietly and spontaneously uUered my first prayer of thanksgiving to Jesus Christ. I was surprised! While walking to school that morning, I sensed someone was keeping me company. I turned to look. No one was yet on the street. Suddenly, I realized that it was Jesus, my Savior, accompanying me! It was His assurance that I was no longer alone. I now had a family. I rejoiced over His revelaRon.

In the Spring of 1952, I woke up from a short nap sensing that someone had just entered my room. Just inside the door, I saw a vision of the Lord Jesus. I was honored to see Him and si\ng up, I waited for Him to speak. No words….just the unmistaken look of love and affecRon.

These have been evidences of the reality of God’s presence in my life. I’m amazed and thankful that in the six decades since, our reliable God has answered prayers, opened doors of opportunity to service everywhere I chanced to be. To God be the glory!"

Note: Currently, as Dr. Ben conZnues to move from challenge to challenge, from call to call, he teams up with Larry Yonemura to teach the book of Romans, Sundays, 9:15-‐10:15 a.m. You are invited to amend and study this book which contains foundaZonal truths of our faith.


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Ladies Mini-‐Retreat -‐ October 7-‐8, 2011Lefng God prepare our hearts and minds!

Emi Iwanaga

Last year's retreat was blessed geung to know and receive from Glenda Homon. This year, Glenda sends her friend to us and we are honored to have as a guest speaker, Dr. Lisa Tatlock.

Lisa Tatlock’s biography hints as to what she will bring to us and fuels our anZcipaZon of another memorable ladies' getaway. She and her husband were married in 1991. They have five children, Jacob (12/99), Josiah (10/01), Hope (7/03, adopted from China), Paul (10/03, adopted from Uganda), and Olivia (4/06, adopted from Uganda).

Dr. Tatlock received a BS in Home Economics-‐Counseling from Heritage College, an MS in Home Economics from the University of Nevada-‐Reno, and her doctorate in Higher EducaZon from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

She taught Home Economics for twenty years at the Master's College. She reZred from teaching in 2008 to focus on supporZng her husband's role as ExecuZve Vice-‐President of the Master's College. In addiZon to being a support to her husband, she is home schooling her children. (We are so glad she can break away to be with us!)

She has co-‐authored books, Becoming A Woman Who Pleases God, Designing a Lifestyle that Pleases God, and PracRcing Hospitality: The Joy of Serving Others. She also writes magazine arZcles and is an experienced speaker with over 15 topics, including "Developing a Heart of Contentment,” "For Such a Time as This,” “Faith–Lessons for Women from Esther,” and "The AromaZc Fragrance of Christ–Encouragement by 'Remembering.'" She has offered to prepare messages to suit our needs. Please begin praying now about what to ask her to share with us in October.

Ladies, won't you plan to amend and to be inspired by Dr. Tatlock! Mark your calendars and be prepared for the upcoming registraZon.

WCCC Beach Camp! A site has been reserved at Leo Carillo State Beach for Sunday, June 26 through Tuesday, June 28. Plan to stay overnight and enjoy the campfire fellowship, or just come for the day, eat lots and have a swimming good Zme! The beach is easy to get to and always wonderful fun for all ages. But it’s at the beginning of summer this year, so ask your friends, neighbors and relaZves now if they’d like to join us. PLEASE let Janet Okamuro (the chief planner) or Audrey Sakamoto or Andrew Todd in the church office know whether you can go or not go this summer, They need to know early. Thanks!


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A Tribute to Tim KuboYou may have noticed that the “Messenger” looks very different this time. It’s because we have a new young person designing its layout and general appearance. We have a lot to look forward to! But now, we pay tribute to Tim Kubo, who has been the Messenger’s graphic artist for the past 14 years! A graphic artist by training and profession, Tim has contributed a marvelous aesthetic sensibility to the Messenger’s look, that never stopped evolving. There have been many “high points” among his artistic contributions but the last issue, of March 2011, was certainly among his finest. A graphic that he designed for March is shown here.

A loving husband and father, graphic artist with increasingly heavy work demands, key member of our Christian Education program, and always-enthusiastic contributor to other church duties, our youth could not have a better role model than Timothy Kubo. Thank you Tim, for your faithful and dedicated service for our Lord.

RomansDr. Ben Hara and Larry Yonemura

The Book of Romans provides the most profound discussion about the most important subject in all of Scripture: God’s plan and purpose for saving sinners. Romans probes into the deeper meaning of such terms as the nature of sin, human depravity, God’s moral order, God’s wrath, the righteousness of God, law vs. grace and the past, present and future of Israel in world history. Against this backdrop is interwoven the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ!

Begun on March 6, there will be 18 lessons, with each lesson covering (1) Key verses, (2) InterpretaZon and (3) ApplicaZon. The class is from 9:10 to 10:10 in room 15.

Teachers: Dr. Ben Hara and Larry Yonemura

You can know a lot about the Bible; you might know very limle.Either way, you’ll feel at home in this class!


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Sunday Morning Ministries @ WCCCSunday Morning Prayer - 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.

Japanese Speaking Service - 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.Sunday School Classes - 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.English Speaking Service - 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The WCCC web master is ANDREW TODD. We welcome articles from any group withinthe WCCC family for the web and/or “Messenger.” Please submit “Messenger” articles toShiori, if possible, by e-mail to [email protected] by the 10th of every month.

Messenger Staff: Frances Ching, Irene Hatate, Stan Ishino (Publications), Mayson Kodama (Photographer), Tim Kubo (Graphic Artist), Ikuko Nago,Kathy Saito, Shiori Sakamoto (ed.), Toshiko Sato (Nichigo editor), Kenjiro Takahara, Andrew Todd (WCCC Admin), Susie Watanabe, Mary Yoshida

Monthly Men’s Breakfast 8:00 a.m. at Carrows Restaurant on Azusa by the I-10. Enjoy the fellowship.

Prayer with Pastor Rick in the sanctuary after worship

The Upper Room–a class for men: 9:00 am at WCCCCouples Group: 6:00 pm at the Iwanagas’ home

GAP (Growing As Partners) Group Usually on 4th Sun of first month of the quarter (Jan, Apr, etc.) 5–7:00 pm for dinner at the Iwanagas’

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Orange Family Night is on SUNDAYS at noon in Room 5. BE A PART OF OUR CHILDREN’S GROWTHIN THE LORD AND enjoy fellowship, music and food! See Kelly Morimune for more info.

Ladies’ Tea Luncheon: 11 am–1 pm “The Many Hats We Women Wear” Bring your favorite hat and tea cup.Enjoy being pampered for two hours! See Diane Kakimi or Patty Higa for more info.

Ladies’ Bible Friendship Breakfasts Three consecutive Saturdays: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2. A study on prayer overbreakfast at the Hamilton Steak House, Radisson, West Covina. DON’T let busyness keep you from the joy of being inthe Lord’s presence. See Emi for info.

West Covina Rotary Club 5K Walk/Run! 8 AM at the Westfield Shopping Center. For ALL ages. Want toform a WCCC Team? Get ready for 2012?? See Pastor Rick for info.

WCCC Men’s Retreat Our guest speaker will be Pastor Cory Ishida, of Evergreen SGV. See Pastor Rick for info.

WCCC Annual Beach Camp Back to Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu! Volleyball, swimming, campfires,smores, music . . . and great camp food! Who could ask for more? Get out into God’s nature with your tent, or comefor a day trip! Please let Janet Okamuro,Audrey Sakamoto or Andrew Todd know now if you can comeand for more info.

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Sunday Morning Prayer - 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.

Japanese Speaking Service - 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School Classes - 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

English Speaking Service - 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The WCCC web master is ANDREW TODD. We welcome articles from any group within

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Shiori, if possible, by e-mail to [email protected] by the 10th of every month.

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.See Emi Iwanaga for information and if you have any suggestions.

Messenger Staff: Frances Ching, Irene Hatate, Stan Ishino (Publications), Mayson Kodama (Photographer), Brie Canamar (Graphic Artist), Ikuko Nago,

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