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Cornerstone UMC2050 Valencia Ave
Placentia, CA 92870-2040phone: 714-528-3068website: c-umc.info
Pastor–Jerry OwyangOffice Hours: Mon thru Thu
9:30 AM to 5:00 PMcell: 714-287-8221
Family Life Ministry DirectorEwin Grace
Office Hours: Mon thru Fri9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
cell: [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry and Worship Focal
Laura TerasakiOffice Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri
cell: [email protected]
Administrative AssistantWendy Yu
Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu [email protected]
Newsletter Co-Editors–Audrey Yee & Charlene Wong
Worship the Lord with UsSunday Mornings10:00am Adult Sunday School10:30am AMPM Sunday School11:30am Worship Service12:30pm Lunch Fellowship
Tuesdays10:00am Women’s Bible StudyWednesdays11:00am New Life -Seniors
1st Wednesday of the month7:30pm Young Adult Ministry
3rd Wednesday of the monthFriday Night Fellowship7:30pm Adults/Family Fellowship
& Kids Club7:30pm AMPM Youth Fellowship
for Middle – High Schoolers8:00pm Ext. 777 College Fellowship
Call church office for information
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MissionsIn November, our Mission
focus was the Cal Vet Home inChula Vista. New Life membershelped to cut out over 60 fleecelap blankets. A Blanket-Tyingevent was held in the FellowshipHall and everyone, from AMPM toHUGS, Ext. 777 to New Life,helped to complete the blankets.Our member, Teri Fukushima,who works as the volunteer coor-dinator at the Chula Vista home,took this photo of the wheel-chair-bound veterans receivingthe lap blankets many of youhelped to make. The Veteranswere very appreciative, enjoyingthe blankets and shopping at theirBingo Store freshly-stocked withthe toiletries and other items you donated. AdditionalMission funds totaling$955 were donated andTeri indicated that thefunds will be used to hostspecial events such as aSuper Bowl party, icecream social, or pizzaparty for all the veteransto enjoy.
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ing $11,424.66. You’ve all made a dif-ference in many peoples’ lives fromNepal, Cambodia, and Japan to herein Fullerton, Placentia, Chula Vista,and Costa Mesa, as well as the 75 children who received the Christmasshoeboxes.
The Mission Committee is current-ly composed of Peggy Lowe, MayQuon, Pam Fitch, Betty Loh Chen,and Patricia Gayle. If you have ideasor projects where we as a churchmight be able to help, please contactone of us or join us on the committee– we are planning for this comingyear. Our goal is to help our congre-gation be aware of both global andlocal mission opportunities, andencourage members to respondthrough prayer and stewardship oftheir time, talents, and resources.
We are planning a special Missionevent on Jan. 31st during lunch, so wehope you can all join us to celebrateMissions and have some fun! ✝
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In December, Celeste Wong, Selina Yee, and Stacey Loy Wong from thePink Connection Group organized the collection of 75 shoeboxes for theSamaritan’s Purse Organization (Operation Christmas Child) as well as provid-ed many volunteers to help sort the thousands of shoeboxes at their ware-house in Orange County.
Also in December, we held ourannual Adopt-A-Family program forthe Friendly Center in Placentia. Aspecial thank you to May Quon,Sherrie Fong, and the Red ConnectionGroup for their leadership in collect-ing and delivering all the gifts, mak-ing sure that the family of six weadopted had a wonderful Christmas.Your December Missions donation of$572 was used to purchase items thefamily needs: a baby car seat, a largeset of dinnerware, and other house-hold items we often take for granted,as well as a gift card for groceries.The remaining funds of $153 weredonated to the Placentia FriendlyCenter to help with their ChristmasOutreach Program.
On behalf of the Mission commit-tee, I want to thank you all for yourgenerous donations to Missions thispast year. Since March 2015, we havehad monthly Mission projects andseveral anonymous donations total-
The Spirit in me greets the Spirit in you.
Searching for Shalom
SEE – Pastor’s Corner - Page 3
After being immersed with theChristmas season, it’s good and refresh-ing to enter the New Year with antici-pation of hope and change—andmaybe even with a little “magic” as wetrust God to lead us beyond the chal-lenges of 2015! A classic carol, SilentNight, Holy Night, soothes us with “All is calm, All is bright…Sleep in hea-venly peace.” This refrain reminds meof a poem written by a long-agoacquaintance, Ann Weems, in her bookSearching for Shalom:
I keep searching for shalom, draw-ing my water from one well afteranother—but still I thirst for the show-er of blessing that is shalom.
I keep searching for shalom, butholy places are not magic. Good worksand printed prayers don’t guaranteeshalom.
We often have the longing forshalom but it means so much morethan quiet and calmness. It is morethan just the absence of stress andmuch more than peace. It is a peacethat surpasses understanding. It is apromised gift of God.
We heard a lot about the “magic ofChristmas” but what about the magicof a New Year? I think every seasonand celebration holds its own magic,expectancy, and wonder. This may bewhat happens when you were raisedwith Disney—like me—but work withme here. The New Year of 2016 canbe an invitation to come and fight fordeep magic, but only if you’re lookingand listening for it. C.S. Lewis described
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Extension 777“Deep Magic” in The Lion, The Witch,and The Wardrobe when Aslandescribes his sacrifice— that “the Tablewould crack and Death itself wouldstart working backwards.”
The kingdom of God is floodedwith wonder and magic. It comes inthe form of resilient hope, steadypeace, childlike joy, and unending love.Could anything be more magical? TheNew Year of 2016 says to us, “Come,pause, breathe, and hope.” The ApostlePaul writes: “And the peace of God,which surpasses all understanding, willguard your hearts and your minds inChrist Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
As we embrace and live in the mir-acle of a baby King born to bringpeace and breathe out the clashingchaos, I invite and encourage you totrade in your anxiousness for the won-der of the Savior’s love, freedom, anddelight. Choose to be present to won-der this New Year, and surrender to thedeeper magic of God waiting to be dis-covered. The poem above ends this way:
In the face of Jesus is the peace that passes all understanding, the ever-lasting Sabbath…Shalom!
Grace & Peace, Pastor Jerry ✝
Eng Family Bell Ringers
Staff Appreciation
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On Nov. 29, 2015, we were fortunate to have theEng Family Bell Ringers perf0rm their beautiful musicduring our Sunday Worship Service.
On Dec. 20, 2015, Cornerstone showed appreciationfor our Pastor and church staff with a love offering andgifts for Christmas.
This year will be full of excitingchanges as Matt, Nick, Karen, Ryan,and myself (Katie) join the Ext. 777leadership team with Jon and Cherylas our mentors. They have done aphenomenal job leading our collegegroup for the past 10 years (since2006!), and we know it is only withGod’s guidance that we can continuethis ministry to which they have beenso graciously devoted.
In December, many of us went tothe Operation Christmas Child ware-house, where we checked the pres-ents to make sure they were safe, andgot them ready for delivery. We alsohad our annual Christmas party! Wehad a fun photo backdrop with props,plenty of delicious food, and tons ofgames including White Elephant,
Word Assassin, Unwrap the Box, anda toilet paper snowman contest!
Recently, Jon and Cheryl askedeach person on the new leadershipteam to lead a Bible study. Karentaught us clear and concise ways topresent the gospel. Matt spoke aboutthe importance of repentance andgave biblical evidence for its necessi-ty. Nick discussed using a sound doc-trine in church and not being feeble infaith. Ryan will be speaking aboutfinding your identity in God in themidst of doubt. And I will be speakingabout the power of prayer. As thenew year begins, we ask that youkeep our college group in prayer withthis transition. We look forward toeverything God has in store for us andfor our church! ✝
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Getting to Know You – Roger Davidson
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As recorded by Cheryl Hasegawa
and his look." Roger studied piano,and would like to get back to it oneday. For now, he is busy with water-color and oil painting classes, threeline-dancing classes in differentcities, tutoring, helping children withtheir homework at his old church in the "learning center" at UMCOrangethorpe. He also feeds thehomeless at the same church, everyMonday and other days. "In the past,my hobbies were treasure huntingand looking for antique bottles. I would go to the beach with a metaldetector and find coins, rings, andother jewelry. I saved these foundobjects. The sense of discovery is sofun, you never know what you'regoing to dig up. I also enjoy walkinga great deal. I used to race walk in the70's. One time, I walked all the wayup Mount Wilson."
If Jesus came to dinner, Rogerwould ask "Can I go to heaven withyou right now?" Roger reflected, "I'dbe so surprised, I'd be breathless andspeechless. Instead of a question, Iwould make a statement to Jesus: 'I love you very much.' That would bethe best thing that ever happened tome. I would tell him the things I'vebeen doing to please the Lord. I would not need to show him any-thing, He knows all. Some of myfavorite Bible verses are: Psalms 121:3, 4, God is always with you, he won'tgo to sleep on you, and He's alwayswatching out for you. It gives mepeace, Lamentations 3:22, 23, andJohn 3:16. I also love the Lord'sPrayer. It's shows me how God is try-ing to help us, it's so beautifulbecause of the wording. I say it everymorning." Thank you, Roger, you area gift to our church family. ✝
across country to West Virginia.Roger has lived in many differentcities in LA and Orange County. "Myfavorite place to live was Hollywoodand Glendale, and near Griffith Parkon Melrose and Virgil (when I was a child)."
Roger was brought to church byhis parents. "I first went to churchwhen I was 7 or 8 years old, inRedondo Beach. I started back upgoing to church again in the 70's atthe Wilshire United MethodistChurch near the Ebell Theater."Roger got involved in a fellowshipgroup called the 'Plymothian group',and brought arts and crafts to thechildren. "I taught art constructionwith paper, wood, and things likeclothes pins. We made things likepencil holders. I met my wife at theWilshire UMC." Roger's ex-wifeSuzette is from Brazil, and she hadtwo sons, Francisco and Inaldo.Roger and Suzette were married for12 years, and divorced in 2002. Theystill remain friends, and he keeps intouch and helps them when needed.
When asked, "Who do youadmire, who are your heroes?",Roger answered, "I have a goodfriend named Arlene, whom I met atthe Wilshire UMC, and our friendshiphas lasted over 35 years. She is veryfriendly, and the choir she sang inwent to Carnegie Hall. Recently I'vehelped her a lot, accompanying herto doctor visits. I appreciate thefriendship most of all. She's gettingready to move to Utah to live withher brother's family, because of herhealth. I also like Tony Bennett whosings 'I Left My Heart in SanFrancisco.” I like his style of singing
"I was born in Los Angeles,California, at Alvarado and Wilshire,on top of the Westlake Theater.There was an Emergency Room onthe second floor above the theater",believe it or not! Roger has a brother,Richard, 5 years younger than he is.He lives in Huntington Beach, andRoger says he enjoys talking to himevery Sunday
About school: "I went to severalschools, the last one I went to wasEagle Rock High. Later, I completedmy diploma at the Hollywood nightschool. I was on my own when I was17. My first job was working in ahorse stable, in Hollywood by the LAriver near Los Feliz, then I worked forOhrbachs Department Store onWilshire Blvd. One of my favoritejobs was working at Wallich's MusicCity in Hollywood. They sold vinylrecords, stereos, and pianos. Myfavorite music was soft rock."Wallich's Music City was a famousrecord store located on Sunset & Vine whose owner, Glenn E.Wallichs, started Capitol Records."My last job was at the AnaheimConvention Center, where I was alead porter in maintenance. I wasthere for 19 years."
Roger is one of the rare resource-ful folks who has navigated the high-ways and streets of Los Angeles andOrange County using only publictransportation his entire life. "When Iwas 17, the bus fare was 17 cents.Now, the fare is $2-4. I used a bicycleand a train, but the bus was, and stillis, my primary mode of transport. Ifmore folks took advantage of buses,there would be less traffic on thefreeways." The furthest trip Rogertook via the greyhound bus was
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Cornerstone Christmas Party
For the last several years, our Prayer Quilt Ministry has been giving quiltsand art cards to church members and their family & friends who are seriouslyill or in bereavement. Since our mid-November report for the ChargeConference, we have already given out an additional eight quilts and two artcards. When you see the quilts and art cards in the narthex, we encourage youto lay your hands on the quilt/art card and pray for the people named. Ourgroup has been blessed by the thank-you notes we’ve received and some gen-erous donations for our ministry. Any requests can be made to Peggy Lowe,Nell Mitchell, or Lydia Chu. ✝
Many of you may know Bob and Marietta Kin, who have been attendingCornerstone since our church shared facilities at the Aldersgate church in Tustinback in the ‘80’s. Their youngest son, Curtis, attended USC as an undergrad,then graduated with his J.D. from Stanford Law School. He clerked for 2 judges,was one of the housemates on the first season of “Big Brother”, prosecutedcases for the District Attorney’s Office in California, and currently serves as aCalifornia Superior Court judge in Los Angeles. Curtis was recently the subjectof an article written for USC Dornsife Magazine profiling USC alumnae of interest. This article covers the milestones, events, most-needed job skills,career philosophy, and lessons learned during his academic life and in his pro-fessonal career. If you want to take a look at this article, follow this link, https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/2203/good-judgement-curtis-kin/, thencongratulate the Kins on having such an accomplished son. ✝
December 18, 2015
Curtis Kin
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New Life
New Life Christmas Luncheon
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ATTENTION ALL RETIREES AND SENIORS!!There’s something for YOU at CUMC! On the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m., New Life meets for a
morning of fellowship. The program includes real life application Bible Studies presented by Pastor Jerry. This year, we’realso planning some fabulous excursions by train. Come on out, get to know your fellow retirees and seniors, and join inthe fun!
Happy Chinese New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy! MARK your calendars and save the date for our next event. Comeand celebrate the Year of the Monkey on Wednesday, February 3, at Kyoto Buffet and Grill at 11:30 a.m. The restaurantis located at 200 S. State College Blvd. in Brea. Cost: $17.50 per person (incl. tax, tip, and beverage) due to Kay orWinston Wong by January 24, 2016. ✝
Forty-seven New Lifers began the holiday season with an early (December 2) Christmas luncheon at the KingLobster Palace in Orange. If seven courses of Chinese food didn’t fill us, there was a feast of fruits and desserts at thehome of Pam and Richard Fitch. What a wonderful way to begin the season in the midst of festive decor and fancydesserts! So much chatter and laughter drowned the announcement of prize winners! Although the spread of dessertswas awesome, the fellowship amongst us far outweighed the food! ✝
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ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDPastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry OwyangDirector of Family Life Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ewin GraceDirector of Youth Ministry & Worship Focal . . .Laura TerasakiAdministrative Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calvin LoweLay Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celeste Wong
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Wong, Judy HayakawaTrustee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff HasegawaSPRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve LouieAdministrative Board Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendy Yu
TEAM MINISTRIESEducation Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBDWorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anita Lee, Cheryl HasegawaMissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wei-ling LouieCaring . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Davidson, Minnie Lou, Wendy YuKISSES (Children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy WongExt. 777 (College) . . . . . . . . .Jon & Cheryl Chen, Amy WongYoung Adult Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon & Cheryl ChenHUGS (Families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBDNew Life Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kay & Winston Wong
FINANCE COMMITTEEFinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Wong, Judy HayakawaTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joyce WongSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert QuonBookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken WongAdministrative Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calvin LoweLay Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celeste WongTrustee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Hasegawa
MINISTRY AREASAdministrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wendy YuBulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob YeeChoir Director (Voice, Hand Bells) . . . . . . . . . . . .May LouCommunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Betty Loh-Chen (Jan-June)
Yin Lu (Jul-Dec)Lunch Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard & Pam FitchMarketing Communication . . . . . . . . . . .Gary & Sheree LowNewsletter Co-Editors . . . . . . . .Audrey Yee, Charlene WongPower Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yin LuSound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randy Wong
TRUSTEES2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Fitch, Steve Lowe, Josh Yu2017 . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Chow, Calvin Lowe, Kevin Okada2018 . . . . Jeff Hasegawa (Chair), Nell Mitchell, Allan Wong
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katie Low, Nick Cota, Virginia Quon2017 . . . . . . . . Lydia Chu, Steve Louie (Chair), Randy Wong2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Betty Loh-Chen, Robert Quon
LAY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE (NOMINATIONS)Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Owyang2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roger Davidson, Benson Fong2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angela Canche, Yin Lu2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dick Chu, Jennie Low, Dianna Wong
JOINT PARISH (CUMC & PUMC)ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL FOR CUMC (5 VOTES*)Pastor (non-voting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Owyang*Administrative Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calvin Lowe*Lay Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celeste WongChair of Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PUMC*Finance Committee Chairs . . . . .Ken Wong, Judy Hayakawa*Parish Board of Trustees Chair . . . . . . . .(Elected by Trustees)*Administrative Board Appointee . . . .Rotating CUMC MemberTreasurer (non-voting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Benson Fong
JOINT PARISH (CUMC & PUMC)BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR CUMC (5 VOTES)Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry OwyangBoard of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Chow, Richard Fitch,
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CUMC Officers for 2016
