Missions Conference 2010

The gang are all arriving. It was a blessing to see Dean, he came with some of his friends from Yucaipa. Pastor Mike is here and check out Jesse Spencer, it is a blessing to see our brothers and sisters.

Iza has left Okinawa and is now in California

Iza arrived safely back to California and her whole family are so glad to see her. But as you can see from the picture, Eder is not a happy camper. She is the last of the Amargo’s to leave the island. We are going to miss her very much. You have heard of the last Mohican, this is the last Amargoian. God bless you girl!

Chuck and Yumi are here

The Robb’s arrived here safely from Georgia. Zach picked them up from the airport Sunday afternoon. Pastor Jerry graciously opened his house for them to stay the night. Monday, we all headed out to the Missions conference in Murrieta.

Big Calvary

Sunday night we took a trip out to Costa Mesa to listen to Pastor Chuck preach. But as many of you know he is recovering from a small stroke that he suffered last week. But Praise the Lord he is recovering well. Pastor Brian Broderson was teaching tonight, and we were blessed.

They Look Wonderful!

Hannah and Anna got a trim and a haircut. Thank you Lisa for blessing the girls. They are excited with their new look. God always fills us with His blessings.

Calvary Into the Light

We were absolutely blessed to be able to minister at Alvin’s Church. They recently were blessed with their new church building. They are now located in the La Habra area. I was so excited to see their building that I forgot to get some pictures. After Church we went out to lunch and had a great time of fellowship, Praise the Lord!

New Look Hannah

Joel’s mom came out New Year’s Day to spend some time in fellowship and to offer her service to the missionaries. She cut Hannah’s hair as well as a host of people. Hannah is donating her hair to “locks of love”. Her hair must be at least 10 inches, and then she sends it in and they use it for those who have cancer and the such and it becomes a blessing. Thank you Lisa for blessing us all, Hannah looks wonderful.

Tonaki Boyz

Yoshua and Kazuki took a trip over to Tonaki Island for a short missions trip to encourage Izuru. It looks like they are having a great time. Praise the Lord for their faith. God is doing a good work in these boyz.

Surprise Cut

Recently this person got their hair cut. Who is this person? I am amazed on how this person will look. Write a comment below and tell us who you think this is? I am in suspense, who is it, who is it?

Rose Parade 2010

Anna, Sosimo, the Avila family and Tom Cotton woke up super early Friday morning and headed up to Pasadena for the 2010 Rose Parade. A real treat for people to attend. The floats, bands and movie stars pass right by them. The event is televised all day New Year’s Day. They arrived back in Corona about 2pm.

Bringing in the New Year

After the talent show everyone went over to Chuck and Kay’s house to bring in the New Year. They had Menudo (Mexican beef stomach soup) and tacos. Menudo is a Mexican tradition. There were a lot of people there, a good way to bring in the New Year.

Quint Betts

Pastor Tommy grew up with Quint (center) in Norco. They have been friends since the 6th grade. Quint has recently been healed by the Lord from Throat Cancer. He went through a difficult time, but God graciously brought him through it. Praise the Lord!

New Year’s Eve at CC Living Water

There were a lot of great performers at the New Year’s Eve Talent Show at Living Water. Hannah, Michal, Cotton and Anna did a great skit. Nayeon played a beautiful recital on the Piano, it was a blessed night.

Heading Home from Nevada

We had such a great time in Nevada. Spending time with the Mize’ and the Rodriguez’ was so great. Asa had such fun hanging out with Aaron, Ashton and Mila. He is missing his friends already. Thank you for making us feel such at home. I know that Anna and Cotton had a blessed time. Thanks for the gifts Brent, Cotton is a real commando. God bless you all!

Ministry at Calvary Sonrise

It was a total blessing bring able to meet Eder’s family and church family. Meeting Eder’s sister Andrea was fun, now we can picture who Eder is talking about when he tells us stories about her. His Church family were awesome! So friendly, they really made you feel at home. We also met Eder’s Grandma, Uncle and Aunt. A real nice family, Eder is blessed!

The Nevada Gang

It was a blessing hanging up at Daniel and Riannon’s house Tuesday night. They have a sweet apartment located on the South Side of Vegas. One last thing to point out; Check out the sweet beard that Daniel is sportin, he gives Keisho a run for his money.

There is something in the Water

This is what Pastor Travis wrote on his email as he sent it to us. Rusty is looking pretty good with that long hair. I think that he is trying to look more like Tom Cotton. I don’t know how the rest of the congregation feels about the new hairdo, but it looks pretty good Rustyman. Is this the direction that the rest of the missionaries at Tokorozawa are going, if that is true, then Snider is next, go for it Michael, this just might be the ticket.

Present from Wakayama

Pictures by Iza Rob got a cool gift in the mail, his friends from Mainland Japan sent him a case of Micans (Japanese tangarines) they taste excellent. Well, these guys look great, they still look healthy. We love you guys and miss you both, we miss you all in Okinawa. Also, Rob, save me a mican, seriously bro, just put one in the freezer (chest freezer) and I will eat it when I get back. It will thaw out great.

Rock Band at the Rodriguez’

Everyone got into it playing the Xbox 360. Tom was tomahawkin, Joanna was jammin, Reannon was rockin and Brent was baken hardcore. It was a lot of fun.The Rodriguez’ invited us over for dinner (excellent pasta, salad and bread), afterwards as you can see, everyone got rockin!

Riannon and Cathy

The Lord continues to use these gals in a beautiful way. Both girls were trained under Joanna in Children’s ministry back at Living Water and now they are both leading Children’s Ministry here in Nevada at the Calvary Chapels that they attend. Cathy leads at CC Meadow Mesa, and Reannon leads at CC Henderson. God is doing a great work in these girls.