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JEREMY WONGPastor, Elderjeremy@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to MaryAnn Wong. Father to two girls Lauren and Katelyn. EDUCATIONBiola- BS in Music Sandhill- Blue Cord Faith Seminary- MDiv SALVATION STORYGod's effectual calling through my mother and two men who mentored me through high school youth group. FAVORITE VERSES1 Sam 15:33 or 1 Cor 6:11 "And such were some of you..." HOBBIES / INTERESTSLifting, launching projectiles, laughing, loyalty, lunch, logic, lions, lychee, learning, leadership, and boba. |
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DANIEL KIMPastor, Elderdk@orchardcommunity.org |
EDUCATIONB.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA MDiv. in Christian Ministry at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary SALVATION STORYDaniel was born into a Christian home in which his grandmother was a great influence on him as she often led nightly family worship for Daniel and his siblings. Although he may not have understood what was going on, Daniel knew that God was important to his family. It was in the summer before 7th grade at a youth retreat that Daniel came to understand that he was a sinner in need of a savior and that Jesus Christ was the only savior that could atone for his sins. By God’s grace, Daniel placed his trust in Jesus and continued to grow in his faith from there. FAVORITE VERSES1 Peter 1:13-21 HOBBIES / INTERESTSPlaying and watching basketball (specifically GSW). Drinking coffee and reading in coffee shops. Eating all kinds of foods. Playing games (sports, board games, video games, competition in general). Going out into nature. Likes but avoids Korean dramas (and TV) because he gets sucked into them. |
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BRAD FIFERElderbrad@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMy family moved to the South Bay Area when I was 2 years old. Growing up, I went to public schools. I met Karen, my wife, in a college/careers group at church. We got married in 1996. I am retired from teaching after a 30-year teaching career in Cupertino Union School District. EDUCATIONBA in Liberal Studies, San Jose State in 1989 Teaching credential in 1990 MA in Education, San Jose State in 1996 SALVATION STORYI did not grow up going to church. I learned about salvation in Jesus Christ through the high school campus ministry called Young Life. By God’s grace I was saved in the summer of 1981. FAVORITE VERSESRomans 5:8 “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” HOBBIES / INTERESTSI enjoy getting together with friends. I also enjoy watching Giants’ baseball, fishing, hiking, and photography. |
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SCOTT YAMAKOSHIElderscott@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to his lovely wife, Sue, and has been blessed with 6 amazing children: Brenley, Jonah, Coleman, Kenzie, Mathias and Chaeli. He has also been blessed with a wonderful son-in-law, James. Not to forget the furry members of the family... their dog, Kona and cat, Katsu! EDUCATIONB.S. from California State University, Long Beach Licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist SALVATION STORYScott began attending church while he was in 8th grade and learned to trust in Jesus during the trials in his life, but it wasn’t until he graduated college when he truly realized his sinful nature and need for Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He recommitted his life to Christ and was baptized on Easter Day 1989. By God’s grace, his faith and dependence upon the Lord has continued to grow. FAVORITE VERSESCol 3: 12-17, Eph 2: 4-8 HOBBIES / INTERESTSScott is a huge SF Giants and GS Warriors fan! Over the years, he’s always enjoyed watching his children play sports, perform drama and sing. They also love going to Disneyland. He has recently taken up the sport of mountain biking which has been challenging for him. |
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MING TANGDeacon of Member Careming@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to Heidi Lim. Father to two wonderful boys, Elliott and Ambrose. EDUCATIONBS in Physiological Science, UCLA MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology SALVATION STORYMing grew up attending Lord’s Grace Christian Church in Mountain View, CA with his family. At the urging of a peer, he started attending the youth group while in high school. There, his eyes were opened by God to the truth of the gospel through the testimonies of his classmates, the faithful witness of many youth counselors, and a clear explanation of the gift of salvation in Christ’s atonement. FAVORITE VERSESPsalm 73:25-26, Micah 6:8, Ephesians 2:8-9 HOBBIES / INTERESTSEnjoying family time with Heidi and the boys, trying new restaurants and recipes, playing worship songs on guitar, and reading nonfiction/fantasy/Christian literature. |
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JAMES MEYERDeacon of Member Carejamesm@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to Brenley Meyer. EDUCATIONB.A. in History and Political Science from UC Berkeley Currently pursuing a Master's in Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley SALVATION STORYJames was raised in a Christian household and there was never a time he wouldn’t have called himself a believer but by the time he was in high school his life didn’t reflect that reality. He would go to church each week and feel convicted by the truth he heard preached, but as soon as he left he would fall into the patterns dictated by the world around him. When he went to college, he joined a Christian fellowship and it was there that for the first time in his life that he was surrounded day in and day out by people who made their walk with God a priority in their life. Having that daily influence pointing him back to Christ and helping him separate from the worldly, secular culture that he had grown accustomed to allowed him to rededicate his life to Christ and for the first time ever, truly strive to put his whole life under Christ’s lordship. FAVORITE VERSESRomans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HOBBIES / INTERESTSAll things food related (eating it, cooking it, talking about it, writing about it, etc.), traveling, and playing recreational sports. |
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HENRY MARTINDeacon of Facilitieshenry@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MECA native, parents emigrated from Italia. “Wifey” Julie, Daughter Andria Robb, Son in law Scott Robb, and Grandson Nolan Robb. EDUCATIONDe Anza College Auto Tech 9 years at BSF SALVATION STORYThe Lord called me while driving home in my car from BSF in 1992. I would love to share my story, please hunt me down and ask. FAVORITE VERSESPsalm 23!! Romans 8:28-39!! HOBBIES / INTERESTSTarget shooting, Fabricating parts, anything geared towards gearheads/ interests: Cooking, Coins from all over the world & reading Puritan books. |
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JONAH YAMAKOSHIDeacon of A/Vjonah@orchardcommunity.org |
EDUCATIONB.S. Human Biology UCSD SALVATION STORYI was blessed to have been born into a Christian household. I was taught from a young age what Jesus Christ had done for me on the cross. But one is not saved through the faith of their parents. While I knew the Gospel, it did not impact me, besides shaping me to be a "good" kid. However, God graciously opened my heart to understand the depravity of sin and the need for a savior and I would say I truly understood this as an individual when I was eight. From there, my process has been one of continually seeking to grow in Him. FAVORITE VERSESRomans 8:31-35 HOBBIES / INTERESTSRooting for the Giants and Warriors. Any type of sport, specifically basketball and spikeball. Anything to do with San Diego. Hanging out with my siblings. |
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JOHN PARKDeacon of Musicjohnpark@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to Emily Park. EDUCATIONB.Arch, Cal Poly SLO SALVATION STORYIn second grade a children's pastor led John and others during a time of prayer. It was at this time John first realized he was a sinner that needed forgiveness. Since then there have been many 'ebenezer' moments where God has worked in his heart with one of the more impactful of these moments being in 2006 where God seemingly asked him, "who or what are you living for?" FAVORITE VERSESGalatians 2:20; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Proverbs 6:10-11 HOBBIES / INTERESTSEating comfort food, drinking coffee, playing basketball, snowboarding, billiards, driving, video games, going on hikes with his wife. |
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KIM BORSGARDDeacon of Women’s Ministrykim@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to Steve for 43 years, 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. EDUCATIONDiploma in Foreign Missions from Moody Bible Institute BA in History from University of Minnesota SALVATION STORYRaised going to and enjoying church. In high school, I finally understood I needed to know God and follow Him. This has been my life ever since, He is faithful. FAVORITE VERSESLife verse Jeremiah 15:16 HOBBIES / INTERESTSBible study, baking, cooking, knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, walking. |
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BRENLEY MEYERDeacon of Communicationsbrenley@orchardcommunity.org |
ABOUT MEMarried to James Meyer. EDUCATIONBA in Media Studies from UC Berkeley SALVATION STORYI was raised in a Christian household my whole life and had the blessing of parents and close friends who were all strong Christians. When I was five years old, I officially accepted Christ, but it wasn't until my high school years that my faith became my own. During this time, I had to learn how to follow after Christ even when some of my friends and peers were not, and the Lord truly opened my eyes to my own sinfulness and need for a Savior. By God’s grace, my walk with Christ has been a process of sanctification where I become more and more aware of my need for Him every day. FAVORITE VERSESPhilippians 1:21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:37-39 HOBBIES / INTERESTSHanging out with my husband and siblings, spoiling my cat, anything to do with music, watching anime, traveling to new places, drinking boba (at least twice a week), learning to speaking Japanese, going for walks. |
