Calvary  Press  October  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:  cpcstockton@yahoo.com  

 

“As  God’s  fellow  workers  we  urge  you  not  to  receive  God’s  grace  in  vain.”  II  Corinthians  6:1    

“For  we  are  God’s  co–workers…”  1  Corinthians  3:9  

Have  you  ever  considered  yourself  a  co-­‐worker  with  Christ?  Paul  did.  But,  you  say,  “Paul  was  an  apostle  and  I’m  just  a  Christian.”   Yes,   Paul   was   an   Apostle   and   you   are   a   Christian.   But   that   still   means   that   you   were   chosen   before   the  foundation  of  the  world  to  be  co-­‐heirs  with  Christ.  It  still  means  that  God  delights  in  your  fellowship  and  desires  to  have  you  join  Him  in  His  work.  

Wishing  to  encourage  her  young  son's  progress  on  the  piano,  a  mother  took  her  boy  to  a  Paderewski  concert.  After  they  were  seated,  the  mother  spotted  a  friend  in  the  audience  and  walked  down  the  aisle  to  greet  her.  Seizing  the  opportunity  to  explore   the  wonders  of   the  concert  hall,   the   little  boy  rose  and  eventually  explored  his  way  through  a  door  marked  "NO  ADMITTANCE."  

When  the  house  lights  dimmed  and  the  concert  was  about  to  begin,  the  mother  returned  to  her  seat  and  discovered  that  the   child   was  missing.   Suddenly,   the   curtains   parted   and   spotlights   focused   on   the   impressive   Steinway   on   stage.   In  horror,  the  mother  saw  her  little  boy  sitting  at  the  keyboard,  innocently  picking  out  "Twinkle,  Twinkle  Little  Star."  

At  that  moment,  the  great  piano  master  made  his  entrance,  quickly  moved  to  the  piano,  and  whispered  in  the  boy's  ear,  "Don't  quit.  Keep  playing."  Then   leaning  over,  Paderewski   reached  down  with  his   left  hand  and  began   filling   in  a  bass  part.  Soon  his  right  arm  reached  around  to  the  other  side  of  the  child  and  he  added  a  running  obbligato.  Together,  the  old   master   and   the   young   novice   transformed   a   frightening   situation   into   a   wonderfully   creative   experience.   The  audience  was  mesmerized.      

That's   the  way   it   is  with  our  Heavenly  Father.  What  we  can  accomplish  on  our  own   is  hardly  noteworthy.  We  try  our  best,  but  the  results  aren't  exactly  graceful,  flowing  music.  However,  with  the  hand  of  the  Master,  our  life's  work  truly  can  be  beautiful.  

Solomon  said:  “Trust  in  the  LORD  with  all  your  heart  and  lean  not  on  your  own  understanding;  in  all  your  ways  submit  to  Him,  and  He  will  make  your  paths  straight”  (Proverbs  3:5-­‐6).  This  reminds  us  that  His  strong  hands  are  there  to  help  us  turn  our  feeble  attempts  into  true  masterpieces.  God  doesn't  call  the  equipped;  He  equips  the  called.  And  He'll  always  be  there  to  love  and  guide  us  on  to  greater  things.  

     1. The  Session  accepted  a  letter  of  resignation  from  Sherrie  Kudla.  Sherrie  has  been  church  secretary  for  two  years.  Her  last  day  will  be  September  27th.  We  wish  Sherrie  well  as  she  pursues  work  in  her  field  of  graphic  art.  2. Re:   The   Acts   16:5   Seminar   in   October,   the   Session,   by   consensus,   decided   that   the  church  is  headed  in  the  right  direction  so  let  us  continue  down  this  path  and  not  make  any  new  commitments  at  this  time.  3. From  the  Suggestion  Box:  Some  are  concerned  that  dress  may  be  getting  too  casual  at  

Sunday  morning  worship,  especially  for  those  with  worship  duties.  A  question  to  ask  yourself  may  be:  “Am  I  dressed  in  a  way  that  I  am  ready  to  serve  the  Lord  in  any  capacity?”  

4. Sally  Tsunekawa  is  working  on  setting  event  dates  for  2013  in  our  church  calendar.    5. Mortgage  Fund  Treasurer  Allen  Fong  will  pay  the  annual  interest  of  $2,000  for  the  $50,000  loan  to  the  church  from  

the  French  Camp  JACL.  6. Farewell  and  thanks  were  given  to  Youth  Elder  Garrett  Wong  as  he  leaves  for  college.  

Myra  Fong,  Clerk  of  Session  August  2012  YTD  Income   $135,154.29  Expenses   $132,528.07  Total   +    $2,626.22  

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Deacon’s  Corner  took  place  on  Saturday,  September  29  

Community-­‐wide  Service  Day  with  Calvary’s  volunteers  participating  in  5  projects:  1.  Habitat  for  Humanity  Restore  Warehouse  2.  Mary  Graham  Children’s  Home  3.  Golden  Living  Center-­‐Chateau  4.  Lunch  Crew  5.  Habitat  for  Humanity  Construction  Site    

Thanks  to  all  who  lent  a  helping  hand  and  touched  others,  demonstrating  the  love  of  Christ.  

 

FALL  RUMMAGE  SALE  –  Saturday,  October  6,  8:30-­‐11:30  am    Usual  set-­‐up  dates:  Tuesday,  Oct.  2  from  6-­‐8pm  (including  a  pizza  dinner)  

 and  Thursday,  Oct.  4  from  7-­‐8pm.  Please  contact  the  following  if  you  can  help  out  with  the  Rummage  Sale:  

Brian  Dwyer  –  Chairperson  Judy  Takemoto  –  Baked  goods  donations  Janet  Menor  –  Potluck  Lunch  donations    

HUNGER  NEVER  TAKES  A  HOLIDAY  Starting   October   7   through   November   11,   we   will   be   collecting   food   items   for   the  “Hunger  Never  Takes  a  Holiday”  Food  Drive  to  benefit  the  Emergency  Food  Bank  to  help  those  in  need  in  our  community.  Please  bring  any  non-­‐perishable  food  item  donations  to  the  church  –  suggested   items:  Dry  Pasta,  Soup  &  Cereal,  Rice  &  Beans,  Canned  Fruit  &  Vegetables,  Canned  Meat.  Collection  boxes  will  be  available  at   the  back  of   the  church.  Please  feel  free  to  take  an  empty  box  home  to  fill  and  return  with  your  food  donations.  All   food   items   donated   will   be   delivered   to   the   Emergency   Food   Bank   before  Thanksgiving.  

 

We  encourage  family  &  friends  to  join  in  on  all  of  our  events!    

Until  next  month…  

 

 

 

 

 

Harvest Party & Game Night Saturday,  Oct.  20  •  6PM  

FUN  &  FELLOWSHIP!  Pizza  and  salad—$5  

Bring  a  snack  or  dessert  to  share!  

~  Our  deepest  condolences  to  the  family  of  James  Low  Chan.  

 

~  God’s  Blessings  and  best  wishes  to  Drs.  Sean  &  Renee  Low  on  their  recent  marriage.  

 

It’s   not   too   early   to   begin  thinking   about   Christmas!  Since   1993   more   than   94  million  boys  and  girls  from  over  130   countries   have   been   the  joyful   recipients   of   shoebox  gifts.   This   year   Operation  Christmas   Child   plans   to   reach  

the  100  millionth  child  with   the  Good  News  of  God’s  love.   We   at   Calvary   have   been   involved   with   this  ministry  since  1998  and  have  filled  990  boxes.  We  are  once  again  asking   for  your  support  with  donations  of  shoeboxes,  gift  items,  and  money  to  cover  the  cost  of  shipping  and  for  Gospel  literature  in  the  child’s  native  language.  Each  Sunday  School  student  will  be  asked  to  fill   a  wrapped   shoebox  with  items  for  a  child  in  on   of   the   following  categories:   boy   or   girl  ages   2-­‐4,   5-­‐9,   or   10-­‐14  years  old.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOYS   small   cars,   balls,  dolls,   stuffed   animals,   kazoos,   harmonicas,   yo-­‐yos,   jump   ropes,   small   Etch-­‐A-­‐Sketch®,   toys   that  light   up   or   make   noise   (w/extra   batteries),  Slinky®,   etc.   SCHOOL SUPPLIES   pencil  sharpener,   crayons   or   markers,   stamps   and   ink  pad  sets,  writing  pads  or  paper,  solar  calculators,  coloring   and   picture   books,   etc.   HYGIENE ITEMS   toothbrush,   toothpaste,  mild   bar   soap,  comb,  washcloth,  etc.  OTHER   hard  candy  and  lollipops,   mints,   gum,   T-­‐shirts,   socks,   ball   caps,  sunglasses,   hair   clips,   toy   jewelry,   watches,  flashlights   (w/extra   batteries)   DO NOT INCLUDE   Used/damaged   items,   war-­‐related  items,   chocolate   or   food,   liquids   or   lotions,  medications  or  vitamins,  breakable  items,  aerosol  cans

I  wanted  to  take  a  moment  to  say  goodbye  to  my  friends  at  Calvary…  this  will  be  my  last  Calvary  Press.  I  will  be  pursuing  work  in  my  major;  graphic  design  and  illustration.    You  have  all  been  so  kind  to  me  and  I  will  miss  you  more  than  you  know.  May  God  richly  bless  you  all  and  may  He  grow  Calvary  beyond  all  your  expectations!  With  Love,  Sherrie  

28th  Annual  Calvary  Presbyterian  Church  Golf  Tournament  Saturday,  October  13,  2012  

Oakmoore  Golf  Course    •    3777  N.  Wilson  Way,  Stockton  Tee  Time:  10:00  AM  Divisions: Men’s, Women’s

9:00-9:45 Putting Contest • 10:00 Shotgun Start 4-Person Scramble, 18 Holes • Closest to the Pin

Tri  Tip  Lunch  following  event    •    $65  Entry  Fee  If you would like to donate a prize for the tournament, please contact Gary Low (209) 477-8604 or Willie Low (209) 952-3530

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TURDUCKEN  DEMO  by  Michael  Chan    October  27,  2012  •  10am  Calvary  Gym  kitchen  2343  Country  Club  Blvd,  Stockton,  CA  95204  

         Email:  sltsune@aol.com  (Sally  Tsunekawa  )  with              RSVP  or  any  questions!            ~  You  can  come  to  just  watch  if  you’d  like.  ~  

   THINGS  YOU'LL  NEED:    (all  birds  defrosted)  

1)  Turkey  (14-­‐24  lb  range)  2)  Duck  (whatever  you  can  find)  Luckily,  I  found  one  at  S-­‐Mart  also  saw  at  SF  Market  (Asian  market  across  from  Costco)  

3)  Chicken  (3-­‐5  lbs)  4)  Two  boxes  Stove  Top  stuffing  (bring  cooked  and  cooled)    TOOLS:  1)  5"-­‐6"  boning  knife  2)  Cutting  board  3)  10"X12"  roasting  pan  (something  to  take  your  Turducken  home  in)  4)  Big  bowl,  or  plastic  bag  (to  take  your  giblets,  bones,  etc  home  in)  5)  Apron    OPTIONAL:  1)  Food  handling  gloves  and/or  cutting  glove  2)  Seasoning  (I  always  use  salt,  garlic  powder,  black  &  red  pepper)  3)  Skewers,  and/or  string  4)  1-­‐2  lbs.  of  Bacon  (I  like  thick  cut  pepper  bacon)    COOKING  INSTRUCTIONS:  1)  Set  oven  to  325*F,  insert  probe,  set  cooking  temperature  to  140*F.  2)  Bake  breast  side  up.  Simple  as  that!  Your  bird  will  be  perfect!  3)  If  you  do  not  have  a  probe,  check  your  bird  after  90-­‐120  minutes.  Turn  off  oven  as  soon  as  it  reaches  140*F  (This  is  essential,  if  you  want  a  moist  bird).  Get  a  dial-­‐type  cooking  thermometer  to  check  the  internal  temperature.  

4)  Leave  bird  in  oven  for  10-­‐15  minutes.      5)  Take  out,  let  stand  for  20  minutes  before  carving.

   

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SPECIAL  OFFERINGS  In  Memory  of  Kazuyo  Ishimaru  Ishimaru,  Gary  &  Janice  In  Memory  of  James  Chan  Aoyama,  Harold  &  Aiko    Arata,  Henry  &  Grace    Chan,  Michael  &  Janice  Chew,  David  &  Jennie  Chew,  Daisy    Fong,  Allen  &  Myra  Fujinaka,  Steve  &  Barbara  Fujiwara,  Darlene    Ishimaru,  Gary  &  Janice    Kagoshima,  Miki    Kaneko,  Stan  &  Nancy    Komure,  Dean  &  Liane  Komure,  Kathryn    Lam,  Mary    Lee,  Jennie    Low,  Elaine    Low,  Florence    Low,  Gary  &  Susan    Low,  Julie    Low,  Willard  &  Anna  Matsune,  Joan    Morita,  Carl  &  Karyn  Nakamura,  Jerry  &  Karen  Nakashima,  John  &  Kelly  Nakashima,  Joyce    Nakashima,  Ren  &  Julianne  Natsuhara,  Ken  &  Karen  Nishioka,  Henry  &  Dorothy    Ng,  Shirley  &  Family  Saito,  Tak  &  Linda  Sakoda,  Duane  &  Jeanne  Sasaki,  Nancy    Shima,  Bill    Shiromizu,  Don  &  Cynthia  Takemoto,  Judy    Takemoto,  Steve  &  Barbara    Takeuchi,  Roy  &  Emily  Tsunekawa,  Jim  &  Sally  Watanabe,  Esther    Yamada,  Keith  &  Judy  Yoneda,  Rev.  Hiromi  &  Marsha    Yoneshige,  Ruth    

In  Memory  of  Mitsuru  Nishioka  Nishioka,  Kazumi  

In  Memory  of  Grace  Nagai  Higashiyama,  Fumiye  

“Mortgage  Sunday”/Building  Fund    Aoyama,  Harold  &  Aiko  Boyd,  Marcia  Chan,  Michael  &  Janice  Chew,  Daisy  Fong,  Allen  &  Myra  Hamamoto,  Ben  &  Susie  

Imai,  Mary  Ishimaru,  Gary  &  Janice  Joseph,  Betty  Komure,  Dean  &  Liane  Komure,  Kathryn  Lam,  Mary  Low,  Elaine  Lucero,  Anthony  MacDannald,  Alex  MacDannald,  Chris  Masada,  Charise  Matsune,  Joan  McFadden,  Nancy  Menor,  Richard  &  Janet  Motoike,  Sam  &  Sumi  Nakamura,  Bruce  &  Mary  Nakamura,  Jerry  &  Karen  Nakashima,  Joyce  Nishioka,  Kazumi  Paston,  Lee  Saito,  Tak  &  Linda  Sakoda,  Duane  &  Jeanne  Shima,  Bill  Smith,  Donald  Stearns,  Tatsumi  Takahashi,  Hisaye  (in  memory  of    

Hatsukoa  Takechi  &  Kayo  Kariya)  Tanaka,  Sam  &  Kinuyo  Takemoto,  Judy  Takemoto,  Steve  &  Barbara  Takeuchi,  Roy  &  Emily  Tsunekawa,  Jim  &  Sally  Wong,  Gene  &  Marcy  Yamada,  Keith  &  Judy  Yamaguchi,  Junko  Yoneda,  Rev.  Hiromi  &  Marsha  Yoneda,  Ted  &  Sue  Yonemoto,  Roy  &  Sumi  Yoneshige,  Frank  Yoneshige,  Ruth  

Birthday  Fund  (September)  Joyce  Nakashima