june 2012 calvary press
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Calvary Presbyterian Church's June 2012 Calvary PressTRANSCRIPT
Calvary Press June 2012
Pastor: The Rev. Hiromi Yoneda Parish Associate: The Rev. Dallas Landrum Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Saburo Masada
2343 Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204 Office: (209) 466-‐0221 Fax: (209) 466-‐1839
Website: www.cpcstockton.com Email: [email protected]
Happy Father’s Day! According to one website on Father’s Day gifts, the following are some of their top choices for 2012:
• Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker -‐ This gift helps Dad get healthy: a discreet, wearable monitor that uses a 3D motion sensor to record daily steps, calories burned, distance traveled and stairs climbed.
• Leupold GX-‐2 Digital Golf Rangefinder -‐ This gadget provides accurate information on distance to the pin, sand traps and other objects
• EvolutionMAN Skincare -‐ Every father needs eco-‐friendly skincare products. • CEIVA Digital Photo Frames -‐ So that dads can keep connected with the kids • Travelpro Platinum 7 Soft Duffel Bag -‐ For frequent flying fathers. • Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket -‐ For outdoorsy dads who love being cool. • Phiaton PS 300 NC Headphones -‐ These noise-‐cancelling headphones make beauty sleep a breeze while on business trips.
I guess these gifts are for the dads who already have everything. But when you think about it, the only gift worth giving is the gift of love and honor. This is a great gift because it renews the soul and encourages the heart of both the giver and the receiver.
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you” (Ex. 20:12).
Here are three compelling reasons why we should value this command of honoring our parents:
Honor our Parents…because it honors God. The Hebrew word for honor in Exodus 20:20 is “kabed”, which derives from a root word meaning “weighty” (in terms of importance) and is often used to refer to the “glory of God”. The meaning of kabed in this context, derives from the first four commandments, which center on honoring God Himself. So what God seems to be saying through this command is, ‘as you honor your father and mother… You honor Me’.
Honor our Parents…because they deserve it. God does not say, ‘Honor your mother and father only if they are honorable.’ Our parents are the cause of our life in the world and it is therefore proper to love and respect them. For those who have less than perfect fathers, it may be tempting to give respect based on whether we think it is deserved! But this is faulty thinking. Honor to our parents is unmerited, just as God’s grace is to us.
Honor our Parents…because it leads to blessing. If we look closely, the command given to honor our parents isn’t a stand alone command, but is linked to a very special promise: “… so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12). The ‘so thats’ in Scripture usually point to a promise of blessing, benefit or reward. In this case, God says that honoring our parents will result in the blessing of a longer life and that all may go well in our life (Deut 5:16). Our obedience in honoring our parents is directly linked to God honoring us. How awesome is that?
These insights remind us not only of how important honoring our parents is to God, but how valuable it is to the success and satisfaction of our own lives. Therefore, we should really take some time to reflect, give God our gratitude and honor our fathers this Father’s Day.
2012 High School & College Graduates The Calvary congregation would like to congratulate our 2012 graduates as they embark on their next life
adventure. We will keep you in our prayers, while God continues to watch over you!
Christopher Low Lincoln High to University of California Los Angeles studying biology
Brenna Nakashima Lincoln High to Washington State University-‐pre pharmacy
Lauren Nakashima Lincoln High to University of the Pacific
Reid Nakashima Lincoln High to Azusa Pacific University
Garrett Wong Lincoln High to University of California San Diego studying neurobiology
Kevin Yamada Bear Creek High to San Francisco State University studying engineering
Justin Fong San Diego State University earning a BS degree in civil engineering
Shayna Fong Azusa Pacific University earning a BA degree in sociology
Jennifer Low University of the Pacific Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery
Also – We don’t want to forget: Miki Caron, John Nielsen, Tyler Washington, Ashley Watanabe We regret we do not have photos or information for them.
Spaghetti Feed 2012
Another successful event! Thank you to all who participated and all who came to eat and enjoy. You made it the success that it was. Good company, great food-‐-‐-‐what a winning combination. Special “thank you” to all donors, chair persons and most of all head chef, Roy Rabena! His pasta can't be beat! We netted approximately $7000 even with sharing the weekend with many other food events!
RAFFLE DONATION RECOGNITION: Knit Nite, Charter Way Florist, Boys basketball “C” team, Boys basketball “D” team, Session Elders & Pastor Yoneda, Gary & Janice Ishimaru, Nichigo Group, Tsuru Miyasaki, Sally & Jim Tsunekawa, Diane Aso-‐Wabe, Steve & Barbara Takemoto, Dean & Liane Komure, Charise Masada, Mary Lam, Joanne at Natural Touch Salon, Myra Fong, Hana Sushi, China Palace, Marina Market, Tangles Salon & Leslie Sanchez, Ruth Yoneshige, Starbucks Fremont, Alecia Robbins, Don & Cynthia Shiromizu, Bill Shima, Bruce & Mary Nakamura, Henry & Grace Arata, Ken & Diane Lam, Jerry & Karen Nakamura, Sakura, Joyce Nakashima, Salon W, Gene & Marcy Wong
MONETARY DONATION RECOGNITION: Kazumi Nishioka, Jeannie Sakoda, Ken & Diane Lam, Betty Joseph, Chris MacDannald, Russell Aoyama
SUPPLY DONATION RECOGNITION: Janet Menor, Fred Peoples, Marcy Wong, Barbara & Steve Takemoto, Miki Kagoshima, Janice Chan, Joyce Nakashima, Marsha Yoneda, Daisy Chew, Gary & Janice Ishimaru, Harold Aoyama, Nancy Kaneko, Linda Saito, Sally Tsunekawa
Give a thanks to the following people when you see them for all their time and effort in making the 8th Annual “All You Can Slurp” a success!
CHAIRPERSONS: Kitchen -‐ Karen Morita, Ticket sales -‐ Myra Fong, Raffle -‐ Mary Nakamura, Procurement -‐ Ilene Kuwahara, Table Covering -‐ Joyce Nakashima, Servers -‐ Ron Kuwahara, Set up/Clean up -‐ Willie Low & Keith Yamada, Audio/Advertising -‐ Allen Fong, Dessert -‐ Katy Komure, Drinks -‐ Liane Komure, General -‐ Sally Tsunekawa We praise God for working through us all to share our joy in knowing Him! Sally Tsunekawa General Chair
Deacons’ Corner Second Quarter Outreach Project: May 19, a successful endeavor! Habitat for Humanity Building site had 11 volunteers plus 2 Habitat employees. Restore Warehouse had 7 volunteers. Lunch Crew at the church had 8 volunteers. A rewarding sense of accomplishment was the consensus for all who participated. What a blessing to the dedicated volunteers!
August 9-‐10, 2012 Goal: “To transform Christian leaders around the world with an injection of vision, skill development, and inspiration for the sake of the local church.” Satellite feed at Bear Creek Community Church (Lodi). $130.00 per person (rate for 10 or more), deadline June 26. $79.00 student rate (regardless of age)
Invite friends and family to Stockton Ports Faith Night, August 18 at 7:05 pm. Game tickets include semi-‐pro baseball game, faith testimonials by players and post-‐game fireworks. Sign-‐up sheet for group seating: either of two options (25 person minimum): 1) $10.00 Game Ticket -‐ Only or 2) $25.00 Express Transmissions Pit Stop BBQ: Includes Game Ticket & All-‐You-‐Can-‐Eat for 90 minutes (Ball-‐Tip Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, All-‐You-‐Can-‐Drink Soda).
CPC logo polo shirts ($20, $25, $30), t-‐shirts ($10), aprons ($15) are available for purchase. Orders will be taken at the $crip table after service. Shirts/aprons may be worn for Rummage Sales, Outreach Projects, Spaghetti Feeds, Basketball Games, Golf Tournaments and any other Calvary Church activity.
Condolences to the families of Grace Nagai and Dr. Robert Nakamura, both long-‐standing members of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Until next month…
Plan to Join Us for Summer Family Camping Thurs.–Sat., July 26–28
More detailed information to come. If you’d like to help in the planning, please contact
Brian Dwyer and Chris MacDannald.
MEGA SPORTS CAMP Vacation Bible School Mon.-‐Fri., July 16-‐20
Plan NOW to join the fun! Sign-‐ups coming SOON! Contact Brian Kaneko
Special Donations
In Memory of Dr. James Nakamura Aoyama, Harold & Aiko
In Memory of Ben Hatanaka Brookside Optometry Fujinaka, Steve & Barbara Hamamoto, Ben & Susie Hatanaka, Ben & Lilly Hatanaka, Jill Hatanaka, Ross Ishimaru, Gary & Janice Komure, Dean & Liane Komure, Kathryn Motoike, Sam & Sumi Nishi, Hito & Aiko Price, David & Erlene Tanaka, Richard Tanaka, Sam & Kinuyo Watanabe, Jimmy & Ami Watanabe, Tak & Anne Yamauchi, Alice Yonemoto, Roy & Sumi
In Memory of Toyo & Hatsuko Ijuin Guerrero, Miguel & Rose Phillips, Dee
In Memory of Grace Nagai Brookside Optometry Chan, Mike & Janice Chew, Daisy Chew, David & Jennie Hamamoto, Ben & Susie Hayashi, Shizue Inamasu, Donald, Laura & Ryoko Ishimaru, Gary & Janice Komure, Dean & Liane Komure, Kathryn Lam, Mary Mah, Patti Matsumoto, Jeannie & Tets Matsune, Joan Nakashima, Joyce Nakashima, Kelly & John Nakagawa, Sada Niino, Gary & Teres Teiko Nishioka, Kazumi Sakoda, Duane & Jean Shima, Bill Takeda, Marsha Takeda, Tayeko Tanaka, Robert & Sally Yoneda, Ted & Sue
In Memory of Peter Takahashi Aoyama, Harold & Aiko
In Memory of Ben Motoike Motoike, Clifford Tanaka, Sam & Kinuyo
In Memory of Susan Motoike Motoike, Clifford Tanaka, Sam & Kinuyo
In Memory of Les Matsune Matsune, Joan
In Memory of Lou Tsunekawa Tsunekawa, Jim & Sally
In Memory of Philip Lee Tsunekawa, Jim & Sally
Memorial Day Offering Aoyama, Harold & Aiko Arata, Matsuye Hirose, Mary Ishimaru, Gary & Janice Matsune, Ralph & Kyoko
Nichigo Offering Taylor, Yoko
Deacon Offerings Ishihara, Nick Kagoshima, Miki Shima, Bill
Mother’s Day Watanabe, Hanae
Compassion Child Menor, Richard & Janet Takemoto, Judy
Pew/Carpet Project Joseph, Betty
Easter Offering Yoshikawa, Edward
Birthday Fund Miyasaki, Tom & Tsuru
Spaghetti Feed Blue, Naomi Menor, Richard & Janet San Juan-‐Balandra, Josefina Utegg, Lee & Maria