Greg n Esther's Wedding

A pictorial of Greg & Esther's Wedding Day (with additional photos from Cleide Morimura)


Ultra-modern Pasadena Presbyterian Church


lighting the unity candle


Exchanging vows


Pastor Kev officiates


last chance ...


warming up for da big smooch


the new Mr & Mrs Nakata


first steps in marriage


Down the aisle!


wedding guests - Tim n Jess


Lunch time reception at the famous Twin Palms


The Wedding photographer was already posting his pixs for the guests to view.


Appetizers - stuffed mushrooms, potstickers, etc ...


DB's table #7 peeps ...


some of the ladies at table 7


Tim and Kat sharing a sip


James and Diane


weddings are great for photos ops today! Henrique, Cleide, Harry and Julie


DB enjoying great fellowship


Traci and Gary


Party Favors - organic tea


Table Centerpiece


Salad - Organic Baby Greens topped with toasted almonds and imported Sherry vinaigrette.


Entree - Duet of Bistro Steak and Salmon with Gratin Potatoes, fresh vegetable medley and a ginger-shoyu glaze.


The beautiful Wedding Cake


Dessert #1 - East-West Mochi "A small slice of sponge cake, fresh strawberry and White Chocolate Infused whipped cream wrapped in a sweet rice flour dough"


Dessert #2 - Vanilla Ice Cream

Side note: I think the MC for the wedding reception was Eric Smith, who does the public address announcements for both the NBA (Clippers) and MLB (Dodgers).


The Bride and Groom making their rounds ...


The wedding couple showing the younger folks how it done.


Esther and Greg with most of the Epic South Bay House Church


Newly engaged James and Becky with Newly wedded Greg and Esther.

Congrats Greg & Esther on your wonderful day (the ultimate "Supper Club" outing)!!

-DB-

Epic Church - Components of Discipleship (Quiet Times)

New Sermon Series: "Components of Discipleship"

Quiet Time


Diane - announcements


Rick - offerings


New series - "Components of Discipleship"


Blooming Tree illustration


Luke 5:15-16

Three Reasons why we have "Quiet Time"


1. Reflect


2. Recharge


3. Refocus


Pastor Kevin's Four Ways to have Quiet Time:


1. Pray the "Lords' Prayer"


2. Pray "ACTS"


3. Read scriptures using the "SOAP" Method


4. Have Prayer Retreats


Closing prayer


Closing Worship / Communion

DISCIPLESHIP SERIES

New Current: The Components of Discipleship

Message: QUIET TIME

Text: Various (Psalm 1; Luke 15:16; Matthew 14:13; Mark 1:35; John 6:14-15)

Synopsis: Psalm 1 gives us a compelling image of a disciple: a person who bears fruit because they are planted by streams of water; the fruit is contingent upon nourishment from the right source. Quiet time is about being nourished by The Source, who is God himself. Though Jesus had an unceasing connection with the Father, this nourishment included close friendships, ministry to the poor and outcast, and time of withdrawal with the Father; this message will explore a few specific reasons why Jesus may have spent these times alone with God.