Our Team

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Ida grew up in the Philippines. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music from Febias College of the Bible in Manila as well as well as a Master of Arts in Education from Bulucan State University. From 1977-2003, she has served as a music director for a variety of local churches in the Philippines. From 2003 to 2004, Ida was the music director for Valley Faith United Methodist Church in Sunnyvale, California. From 2013 to 2021, Ida served as part time music director for the Pasadena Lemelif Church. Ida’s musical instrument specialties include organ, piano, accordion, and lyre. Ida also serves as a home care specialist.

Fred grew up and completed his studies in the Philippines. He has been serving as the church custodian since 2006 and also serves as a Deacon. Fred also currently works fulltime as a Dietary cook at Sakura Gardens Retirement Home. Fred and wife Menchie have two daughters (Bernalyd and Czarina) both married now and one grandson (Elijah).

Our Consistory is dedicated to governing our church in line with our mission and ministries.

Moderator: Lori Katayama

Vice Moderator: Open

Clerk: Roger Ng

Treasurer: Bien Reyes

Historian: Wes Okamoto

Members at Large: Evelyn Yoshimi, Ron Yamasaki

 

Term Ending 12/2026:

Steven Woo*

Julie Tapia

Maria Teresa Macias

Daniel Tampoya

Youth Ministries Director: BJ Woo

S. S. Superintenent: Open

 

Term Ending 12/2027:

Ashley Pablico

Joan Pablico

Open

Open

 

* Indicates Chairperson

Term Ending 12/2026:

Lynne Hanamoto*

Kiku Kobashiwara

Melody Tampoya

 

Term Ending 12/2027:

Mamie Okamoto

Ron Nitta

Joe Palacios

Ramon Pablico

 

* Indicates Chairperson

Annie Yamasaki*

Ed Yasuda

Art Hanamoto

Denise Wada

Mac Reyes

Terry Hino

Financial Secretary: Tricia Tao

Building Fund: Mac Reyes

 

* Indicates Chairperson

 

Pastor: Open

Admin. Asst./Good News Editor: BJ Woo

Youth Ministries Director: BJ Woo

Music Director/Organist: Ida Gonzales

Funeral Coordinator: Open

Wedding Coordinator: Open