Favorite Verse: Hebrews 4:12, You're not in it, unless you're in the Word.
Favorite food: A big Chipotle Burrito.
Favorite Movie: Gladiator, its got... everything!
Favorite band: Jimmy Eat World, 3eb, U2, Boston, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Anberlin... I like other things too.
Funniest moment ever: "What do you call a flying turtle? A Shell-icoper!" <- That was it right there: funniest moment.
Hobbies: I like... Playing guitar, singing?, things that are outdoors, things that involve boards (especially in snow), smelling flowers, vacuuming,
and filling out leader profiles on gracehsm.com.
If I could hand out with anybody (besides Jesus) it would be: Yoda, King Leonitus, Zorro, King David, Maximus Decimus Merridius... in combat.
Your wisdom for your reader: Even when you think it'll feel good, don't eat the whole burrito. Also, have friends that will be there for you and STAND for what is RIGHT and GODLY, and make sure to share the load.

 

 

Small Group leader, youth leader
Favorite Verse: John 15:18-19 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as it’s own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” This is Jesus speaking to His disciples … today the same words are spoken to us as His present-day disciples. Funny how the Bible relates to OUR reality 2,000 years later. That is the power of the Word!
Favorite food: Anything that HAS pickles on it, and does NOT have vegetables. My mom’s macaroni casserole is bomb also.

Favorite Movie: Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Far and away the best movie ever made. Some people think it’s creepy … I think it’s magical.

Favorite band: P.O.D. If any of you know me even a little bit, you know this to be true. These fools are real O.G. ’s!

Funniest moment ever: It didn’t happen to me, but at camp a few weeks ago, Krazy Joe attempted a flip off the diving board of the Forest Home pool … the first step was ok … then the slip came … he then proceeded to land directly on his butt, followed by a perfect face plant straight into the water. It is hard to put into words how funny the scene actually was. Wow, what a Puerco!

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, you beautiful people reading this, and a few close friends. I’m also a HUGE sports fan. Lakers‘, Angels‘, and Chargers’ games are frequently being shown on my television set.

If I could hang out with anybody (beside Jesus) I would call up: Do they have to be living right now? If not, I would have to say Tupac Shakur. I don’t really recommend his music, but I do believe he was a believer, and what an amazing mind and heart this guy had. If it has to be a living person, I would say Ronny Turiaf. He used to play for the Lakers (sadly he now plays for the Warriors), but he seems like such an exciting, fun, and encouraging person to be around!

Your wisdom for your reader: Live your life with passion. Passion for Christ, for others, and for a better world. Never worry about what others think of you … Jesus didn‘t. Fight and die for your convictions. Never underesti mate the things you can do if you empty yourself everyday to be used by Him.

 

 Meri Trease
Youth Leader, Small Group Leader
 Favorite Verse: Thy word is a lamp onto my feet, and a light onto my path. (Ps119:105)
 Favorite food: Pizza And Ice Cream.
 Favorite Movie: Narnia, Penelope, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings. (just to name a few)
 Favorite band:My Favorite Artist are: Amy Grant, Steven C. Chapmen, Michel W. Smith.
 Funniest moment ever: Don,t think I have one of those.
 Hobbies: Irish Dance, Movies, Baking....etc
 If I could hang out with anybody (beside Jesus) I would call up: My Brother.
 Your wisdom for your reader: Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.

 

Danny Hazen
Youth Leader, small group leader
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 41: 9-10
9 I took you from the ends of the earth,
       from its farthest corners I called you.
       I said, 'You are my servant';
       I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
 10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
       do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
       I will strengthen you and help you;
       I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Favorite food: Anything remotely edible. But I am pretty partial to a good plate of tacos.
Favorite Movie: “Rosencrance and Guildenstern are Dead” and the original “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” the 80’s BBC edition.
Favorite band: Todd Agnew, and OC Supertones (ska should not be dead!)
Funniest moment ever: So when I was still in High School we were driving to the river with the Youth Group and we were talking about other trips we had been on. I mentioned that I had been kayaking in the Pacific Ocean a few weeks before. The girl in the seat in front of me turned around and said with a perfectly straight and serious face, “Where’s the Pacific Ocean?” We laughed for a good five minutes before we found out she was serious. In the end it was really sad and probably pretty mean. But I mean really? We teased her about it for a long time. The next beach trip I asked her, “… what ocean are we in?” Her response: “Duh... Huntington!”
Hobbies:Music I guess, I get paid to do tech stuff now so I guess that doesn’t count as a hobby any more. I do video games too. I think that still counts right? Oh and I like going to theme parks. I don’t really care which one I just like them.
If I could hang out with anybody (beside Jesus) I would call up: I imagine hanging out with some biblical character would be a bit awkward with the whole language barrier and stuff. So I’m going to keep it simple and say my wife. (10 points) We have lots of fun when we just get to hang out. So I think that would be enjoyable.
Your wisdom for your reader:My opinion is exactly that. Take everything I say at face value unless I’m reading it from a Bible.

 

 

Favorite Verse: Hebrews 4:12, You're not in it, unless you're in the Word.
Favorite food: A big Chipotle Burrito.
Favorite Movie: Gladiator, its got... everything!
Favorite band: Jimmy Eat World, 3eb, U2, Boston, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Anberlin... I like other things too.
Funniest moment ever: "What do you call a flying turtle? A Shell-icoper!" <- That was it right there: funniest moment.
Hobbies: I like... Playing guitar, singing?, things that are outdoors, things that involve boards (especially in snow), smelling flowers, vacuuming,
and filling out leader profiles on gracehsm.com.
If I could hand out with anybody (besides Jesus) it would be: Yoda, King Leonitus, Zorro, King David, Maximus Decimus Merridius... in combat.
Your wisdom for your reader: Even when you think it'll feel good, don't eat the whole burrito. Also, have friends that will be there for you and STAND for what is RIGHT and GODLY, and make sure to share the load.

 

 

Small Group leader, youth leader
Favorite Verse: John 15:18-19 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as it’s own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” This is Jesus speaking to His disciples … today the same words are spoken to us as His present-day disciples. Funny how the Bible relates to OUR reality 2,000 years later. That is the power of the Word!
Favorite food: Anything that HAS pickles on it, and does NOT have vegetables. My mom’s macaroni casserole is bomb also.

Favorite Movie: Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Far and away the best movie ever made. Some people think it’s creepy … I think it’s magical.

Favorite band: P.O.D. If any of you know me even a little bit, you know this to be true. These fools are real O.G. ’s!

Funniest moment ever: It didn’t happen to me, but at camp a few weeks ago, Krazy Joe attempted a flip off the diving board of the Forest Home pool … the first step was ok … then the slip came … he then proceeded to land directly on his butt, followed by a perfect face plant straight into the water. It is hard to put into words how funny the scene actually was. Wow, what a Puerco!

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, you beautiful people reading this, and a few close friends. I’m also a HUGE sports fan. Lakers‘, Angels‘, and Chargers’ games are frequently being shown on my television set.

If I could hang out with anybody (beside Jesus) I would call up: Do they have to be living right now? If not, I would have to say Tupac Shakur. I don’t really recommend his music, but I do believe he was a believer, and what an amazing mind and heart this guy had. If it has to be a living person, I would say Ronny Turiaf. He used to play for the Lakers (sadly he now plays for the Warriors), but he seems like such an exciting, fun, and encouraging person to be around!

Your wisdom for your reader: Live your life with passion. Passion for Christ, for others, and for a better world. Never worry about what others think of you … Jesus didn‘t. Fight and die for your convictions. Never underesti mate the things you can do if you empty yourself everyday to be used by Him.

 

 Meri Trease
Youth Leader, Small Group Leader
 Favorite Verse: Thy word is a lamp onto my feet, and a light onto my path. (Ps119:105)
 Favorite food: Pizza And Ice Cream.
 Favorite Movie: Narnia, Penelope, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings. (just to name a few)
 Favorite band:My Favorite Artist are: Amy Grant, Steven C. Chapmen, Michel W. Smith.
 Funniest moment ever: Don,t think I have one of those.
 Hobbies: Irish Dance, Movies, Baking....etc
 If I could hang out with anybody (beside Jesus) I would call up: My Brother.
 Your wisdom for your reader: Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.

 

Danny Hazen
Youth Leader, small group leader
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 41: 9-10
9 I took you from the ends of the earth,
       from its farthest corners I called you.
       I said, 'You are my servant';
       I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
 10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
       do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
       I will strengthen you and help you;
       I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Favorite food: Anything remotely edible. But I am pretty partial to a good plate of tacos.
Favorite Movie: “Rosencrance and Guildenstern are Dead” and the original “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” the 80’s BBC edition.
Favorite band: Todd Agnew, and OC Supertones (ska should not be dead!)
Funniest moment ever: So when I was still in High School we were driving to the river with the Youth Group and we were talking about other trips we had been on. I mentioned that I had been kayaking in the Pacific Ocean a few weeks before. The girl in the seat in front of me turned around and said with a perfectly straight and serious face, “Where’s the Pacific Ocean?” We laughed for a good five minutes before we found out she was serious. In the end it was really sad and probably pretty mean. But I mean really? We teased her about it for a long time. The next beach trip I asked her, “… what ocean are we in?” Her response: “Duh... Huntington!”
Hobbies:Music I guess, I get paid to do tech stuff now so I guess that doesn’t count as a hobby any more. I do video games too. I think that still counts right? Oh and I like going to theme parks. I don’t really care which one I just like them.
If I could hang out with anybody (beside Jesus) I would call up: I imagine hanging out with some biblical character would be a bit awkward with the whole language barrier and stuff. So I’m going to keep it simple and say my wife. (10 points) We have lots of fun when we just get to hang out. So I think that would be enjoyable.
Your wisdom for your reader:My opinion is exactly that. Take everything I say at face value unless I’m reading it from a Bible.