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September 16, 1929
Join us to continue to celebrate 80 years of ministry in the Santa Maria Valley
 
 
On October 18, 2009 a special celebration of our 80 years of ministry in the Santa Maria Valley was held at the church with a luncheon/program following at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Approximately 165-175 people attended.
 
John Fox has produced a DVD commemorating our 80th Anniversary.  This DVD contains messages from current and past Pastors, a short history of the church, video clips and a slideshow of people and activities around the church over the years.  If you did not pick up a copy for viewing at home, a few extracts are presented below. 
 
You can click on the pictures for a larger view.

 
Rev. Anna Camphouse
Pastor
2009 -
 
Rev. Mark Moon
Nichigo Pastor
1995 -
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rev. Paul Hagiya
1954 - 1959
 
 
Rev. Alpha Takagi
1959 - 1963
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rev. Mike Morizono
1963 - 1968
 
 
Rev. Tim Boyle
1978 - 1982
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rev. Nobuko Miyake-Stoner
1984 - 1992
 
 
Rev. Fran Wiebenga
1995 - 2000
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rev. Sam Hong
2000 - 2005
 
 
Rev. Grace Lee
2005 - 2009
 
 
 
Historical
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1940's to 2009

 

80th Anniversary Celebration Memories 

It’s hard to believe that, after months of planning and work, our 80th Anniversary is now a memory. But what a wonderful memory it is! So many people worked so hard together to make it a special and wonderful day. To say “Thank You” to all who helped is not enough!

There were some people who gave huge amounts of time and energy to make this event happen. John Fox made the wonderful video that allows us to look back at the last 80 years of memories in the comfort of home. John Nakata and his team spent countless hours working to make sure everyone could see and hear the presentations. Emi Inouye, Mitzi Bering, and their team of talented ladies decorated both t he church sanctuary and the Veteran’s Community Center beautifully. Yoshiko Rogers, Judy Deguchi, and the Japanese musical group they belong to provided us with wonderful musical entertainment. Al and Sue Hyosaka and Henry Shimomi worked long and hard to make sure that the narthex was freshly painted. Merv Thomas and his team of barbecuers fed us royally. George Yoshitake generously donated his photographic skills to take a wonderful portrait of attendees. Archie and Joyce Ibardalosa gave of their time and talents to video record the day, and the people involved. I could go on and on… Each of you helped, whether by working to prepare the church, helping to organize the service, provide funds to make everything possible, or most importantly, by uplifting us with your prayers.

To each and every one of you, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything!

Kay Moreland and Margaret Lau

1 Corinthians 1:4   I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. (NIV)

Christ UMC * 219 Mary Dr * Santa Maria * CA * 93458