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MOPS is open to all mothers of infant through kindergarten age children. MOPS recognizes the unique needs of mothers of young children and strives to meet those needs by providing discussion, teaching, creative activities and program for our little ones.

DISCUSSION: Belonging to a small group offers opportunities to develop new friendships and to be supported as a woman, wife, and mother. It is a safe and acception place where moms can share their success, failures, questions and concerns.
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TEACHING: Speakers, forums, and panels provide instruction and guidance based on biblical values. Topics include pertinent to moms during this season of life such as womanhood, marriage, childrearing and family.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: Through creative projects and activities, moms are encouraged to experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with trying and finishing new things.

MOPPETS: This program for our little ones provides quality care and teaching while the mothers enjoy a morning together. The children are in age-appropriate classrooms with loving, competent caregivers, and activities and curriculum promote the child’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.

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A WORD FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR

“Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing”

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”
John 13:34

Over the past few years, the Lord has been blessing the sports ministries of our church family. Currently, we have twenty-two youth individual boys and girls basketball teams, beginning from 1st to 12th grade.

Recently, I met with the coaches and shared the mission and values of the overall athletic program of our church family. Allow me to share them with each of you, especially if you are a participant in the ministry.

The mission of the sports program reflects two important aspects of the ministry: Outreach and Discipleship. The Sports Ministry should provide the environment for seekers to meet Christ and for believers to grow in Him. This means that seekers are intentionally invited to participate in the program.

Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame coach of the Green Bay Packers, was quoted as saying, “Winning Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing”. In today’s professional athletics, this time honored quote probably needs to be adjusted to “Money Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing.”

At Evergreen SGV, the motto (based on John 13:34) is “Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing.” If people can’t see a difference on our teams or in our leagues, then we’re not doing it right. I happen to believe that sports can be used by the church as an entry point to the kingdom of God, if the love of Christ is present.

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Cory

I. MISSION STATEMENT OF EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH –SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (EBC-SGV) SPORTS MINISTRY

To help introduce athletes and their families to the love of Christ and to provide a learning experience for Christ-like growth.

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another” John 13:34

II. VALUES OF EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH – SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SPORTS MINISTRY

Primary Value – “Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing”

Twelve Values of Evergreen Athletics
1. Encouragement as the principle means of motivation (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
2. Benevolence towards officials (Romans 13:1-3)
3. Commitment to worship, church school and youth fellowships (Hebrews 10:24-25)
4. All team members are important (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)
5. Teaching of biblical values (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
6. Humility in victory (Proverbs 16:18-19)
7. Longsuffering in defeat (Romans 8:28)
8. Emphasis on teamwork (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
9. Teaching of good fundamentals (Proverbs 1:1-7)
10. Importance of family (Ephesians 5:22-6:4)
11. Commitment to discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11)
12. Sportsmanship as a priority (1 Corinthians 10:31)

III. EVEGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH – SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SPORTS COUNCIL

A. Members of the Sports Council
1. Executive Sports Council Officers
2. An EBC-SGV staff member
3. EBC-SGV pastoral staff members on an as-needed basis
4. One Team Representative from each Sports Ministry team

B. Sports Council Meetings
1. The Sports Council, including all Team Representatives, shall meet on a designated Friday of each month
2. The Executive Sports Council shall meet on a designated Friday of each month or on an “as needed basis,” between regularly scheduled Sports Council meetings
3. Each member shall prayerfully make decisions based upon the greater good and unity of the Sports Ministry

C. Executive Sports Council Officers
1. Sports Council Chairperson and/or EBC-SGV Staff member
2. EBC-SGV Pastoral Staff member, as needed (ex officio)
3. CYC and JAO Representatives
4. Gym Coordinator

5. Sports Council Secretary
6. New Team and Adding Player Coordinator
7. Special Events Coordinator [Optional]
8. Sports Equipment & Jersey Coordinator [Optional]
9. Team Information Coordinator [Optional]

D. Duties of Executive Sports Council Officers
1. Sports Council Chairperson and/or EBC-SGV Staff Member
(1) Preside over Sports Council meetings, Executive Sports Council meetings, and coaches’ meetings
(2) Make policy decisions with the EBC-SGV Pastoral Staff
(3) Oversee and monitor Sports Ministry teams, coaches, and athletes

2. CYC and JAO Representatives
(1) Make decisions regarding a player’s eligibility status with the Executive Sports Council and EBC-SGV Pastoral Staff
(2) Oversee teams participating in the respective CYC and JAO organizations
(3) Attend respective CYC and JAO meetings on behalf of Sports Ministry
(4) Communicate information and requests to and from CYC and JAO

3. Gym Coordinator
(1) Obtain and coordinate gym schedules for Sports Ministry teams
(2) Arrange for payment of gym rentals

4. Sports Council Secretary
(1) Record the official minutes of the Sports Council
(2) Communicate information and requests to and from Team Representatives and coaches
(3) Assist sub-committee leaders assigned special Sports Council tasks

5. New Team and Adding Player Coordinator
(1) Oversee the forming of new Sports Ministry teams
(2) Oversee the adding of new players to Sports Ministry teams

6. Special Events Coordinator [Optional]
(1) Oversee the planning and running of special events, such as:
(a) Pee Wee Clinic
(b) Annual Sports Ministry Awards Celebration

7. Sports Equipment and Jersey Coordinator [Optional]
(1) Collect and distribute Sports Ministry team jerseys
(2) Collect team jersey deposits and give to EBC-SGV Pastoral Staff (see section VII.A for more details)
(3) Provide for Sports Ministry teams’ equipment needs

8. Team Information Coordinator [Optional]
(1) Collect required individual player accountability information for all Sports Ministry teams
(2) Assist EBC-SGV Staff in collecting volunteer information from all coaches

IV. COACHES

A. Faith Issues
1. Coaches must be “born again” believers
2. Coaches must regularly attend (at least 75% annual average attendance) and be active within the Evergreen church family

B. Recruitment of Coaches
1. Head coach candidates will be recruited by a coordinated effort between EBC-SGV staff member and Executive Sports Council at least one month prior to league play.
2. Assistant coach candidates will be recruited by a coordinated effort between the head coach and the Executive Sports Council
3. Coaches will complete the following steps:
(1) Undergo an interview with an Executive Sports Council officer (head coaches only)
(2) Submit a written application (Volunteer Ministry Application)
(3) Be certified in CPR
(4) Be fingerprinted

C. Coaches Commitment
1. Coach within the scope of the EBC-SGV Athletic Values (ref. Section II)
2. Submit to the Executive Sports Council and EBC-SGV Staff
3. Encourage players to attend EBC worship services, church school, and youth fellowship
4. Conduct prayer time at games and practices
5. Oversee devotion(s) for team games (Devotion is required if a game is scheduled during Sunday worship service or church school hour)
6. Follow the rules and regulations of the JAO/CYC Organizations and Tournament organizers
7. Exemplify and role model good sportsmanship at all times. Under no circumstances shall a coach receive a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct

D. Guideline for Coaches: Playing Time for Athletes
1. Allot equal minutes to all players whenever possible
2. Last five minutes can be reserved for the most effective five players
3. A few players can play extra minutes, with everyone else sharing equal minutes
4. A minimum of five consecutive minutes per half is required for all players during regular season, summer league, and tournament games
(1) For JAO, 2nd and 3rd grade teams - 7 min/half minimum (5 min consecutive)

V. TEAM REPRESENTATIVE

A. Selection
1. Team Representatives serve on a yearly basis (Sept. 1st to September 30th of the following year)
2. Only one primary team representative must be assigned.
3. Former team representative is responsible for the transitioning of new team representative for the upcoming season

B. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Make and support decisions based upon the greater good and unity of the Sports Ministry
2. Attend or send alternate team representative, to Sports Council meetings
3. Disseminate information and requests from Sports Council to team parents, and forward information and requests from team parents to Sports Council
4. Submit team information and fees for CYC/JAO league and tournament(s)
5. Have copies of emergency forms at league and/or tournament games
6. Coordinate practice schedules with Gym Coordinator and notify Gym Coordinator as soon as possible if practice time must be changed or cancelled
7. Encourage and monitor players attendance at EBC worship services, church school, and youth groups
8. Serve in the distribution and collection of team uniforms and equipment. For teams that do not own their own jerseys, the team representative must submit a deposit in the amount to be determined by Executive Sports Council. (Ref. Section VII)
9. Notify the CYC/JAO Representative and Executive Sports Council if team is disbanding
10. Serve in various capacities to assist the Sports Council
11. Optional duties which may be delegated:
(1) Oversee snack schedule
(2) Oversee gifts to coaches
(3) Coordinate team gatherings

VI. ATHLETES

A. Athletes Commitment
1. Athletes will submit to and follow the instructions of their coaches at all times
2. Athletes must exemplify good sportsmanship at all times. Under no circumstances shall an athlete receive a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. Unsportsmanlike behavior shall result in the following:
(1) First technical foul will be followed by a one game suspension
(2) Second technical foul during the season will be followed by a three game suspension
(3) Third technical foul will be followed by a season long suspension
4. Athletes commit to participate in all team activities unless excused by the Head Coach
5. Athletes commit to attending regular season practices and games on time. Athletes will be subject to disciplinary action(s) for not arriving on time for practices and/or games
6. Athletes commit to observing rules and regulations of the CYC/JAO Organizations and Tournament Organizers

7. Absences for Games and Practices
(1) Excused Absences
(a) Excused absence requires a phone call prior to absence or a note of explanation for the absence, at least 12 hours prior to practice or game. All other absences will be considered unexcused.
(b) An excessive number of excused absences will result in the loss of starting role and possible reduction of playing time
(c) After 3 excused absences the Head Coach will arrange a special meeting with the player and his/her parent(s).
(2) Unexcused Absences
(a) The first unexcused absence results in loss of starting role and possible reduction of playing time
(b) Two unexcused absences may result in a one game suspension
8. The coach can suspend a player at any time for rebellious behavior or behavior detrimental to the team
9. Athletes will attend annual Commissioning Service during Sunday Worship Service

B. Eligibility for Athletes
1. All attempts must be made by the Team Representative, coaches, and other team members to invite all non-regular attendees of EBC (less then 75% annual average attendance) to “COME and SEE”; Sunday morning Worship Service, Sunday School, Youth Fellowship Group, or special EBC events (Easter Celebration, Christmas program, and so forth).
2. Once the player reaches the sixth grade, “all” active roster players must be regularly attending (75% average annual attendance) EBC Worship Service, Sunday School, or Youth Fellowship Group in order to be eligible to play on a Sports Ministry team.
3. Any player(s) who does not meet the eligibility requirements once they reach the 6th grade (non-regular attendee or attendee of another Church affiliation) must submit a written, formal petition to the Executive Sports Council.
(1) A written, formal petition must be submitted on a year-to-year basis in order to play on a Sports Ministry team
(2) A petition must be submitted by either the player or a parent(s) of the player, coach, or Team Representative on behalf of the player.
(3) The Executive Sports Council and EBC-SGV Staff will determine a player’s eligibility, on a case-by-case basis. The Executive Sports Council will contact the individual submitting the petition, as to the decision made regarding the individual player’s eligibility.
4. The Team Representative and coaches will individually explain the rules regarding eligibility to the team player and parent(s) or guardian(s).

C. Release from a Sports Ministry Team and Transfers
1. After one year of participation, a player may be released from Sports Ministry team without restrictions upon written request to the Executive Sports Council.
2. After more than one year of participation, a player will be required to sit out one season before joining another CYC/JAO team unless there is a geographic move of the family

3. Any transfer with restrictions can be appealed in writing (an email notification is not acceptable) to the Executive Sports Council
4. Any family bypassing the Executive Sports Council and going directly to league commissioner or to another organization’s representative will receive an automatic one year ineligibility to play regardless of reason for transfer
5. Teams should request a “Releasing an Athlete” policy from Executive Sports Council for more extensive details

VII. UNIFORM POLICY

A. Sports Ministry Jerseys Loaned to Teams
1. Jerseys are provided for every Sports Ministry teams unless a team decides to purchase its own uniforms.
2. Any team that loses or alters a Sports Ministry jersey will be charged for its replacement. The following must NOT be done to Sports Ministry jerseys:
(1) Customize (alter size or put name on jersey)
(2) Cut label
(3) Trade jersey with another team unless you inform Jersey Coordinator first
3. Team representative will submit a deposit (amount to be determined by Executive Sports Council) for loan of jerseys. This deposit will be returned to the Team Representative when jerseys are collected and returned to Jersey Coordinator.

B. Purchase of Team Uniforms
1. If a team decides to purchase their own uniforms, a request must be made in writing to the Jersey Coordinator.
2. A sample jersey design must be submitted to the Executive Sports Council with written request for approval.

VIII. SPECIAL TEAM POLICIES

A. Courtside Behavior for Parents
1. Commit to encouraging words on behalf of the team
2. Refrain from offering instructions to their child and/or team during a game
3. Refrain from commenting to officials during a game

B. Grievances
1. If an athlete or parent has a concern about a team issue or Sports Council policy, then they should share their grievance(s) in the following manner:
(1) Raise the issue with a coach or Team Representative
(2) If the issue cannot be resolved by the coach or Team Representative, then by written a letter to the Executive Sports Council
(3) If the issue still cannot be resolved, request a special meeting with the EBC-SGV Staff Member or Pastoral staff

C. Special Ministry Events
1. Practices will not interfere with Youth Group or Church family retreats, Easter Celebration, Sports Awards Celebration, and other special church events.

D. Special Organizational Events
1. CYC Jamboree: last Sunday of February, mandatory for all CYC players and coaches
2. JAO Jamboree: Sunday during mid-March, mandatory for all JAO players and coaches

E. Change in Team Name
1. A new team name must be submitted in writing for approval by the Executive Sports Council

F. Forming a New Team
1. Refer to the “New Team Policy” for more information

G. Adding Player(s) onto an Existing Team
1. ATHLETES SHALL NOT BE RECRUITED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
2. All attendees of EBC-SGV or affiliated Evergreen churches shall be given priority consideration as candidates for team membership.
3. An interested athlete may attend only one practice to visit the team players and coaches before submitting a “New Player” application. No other practice is allowed until officially added to the team, unless pre-approved by the Executive Sports Council.
4. All interested players will submit a “New Athlete Application” to the Executive Sports Council in order to be considered for team membership.
5. Before an interested athlete can be officially added to a team, an Executive Sports Council officer or EBC-SGV staff member must explain to the athlete’s parent or guardian the values of the Sports Ministry and the commitments required of the athlete.
6. Details concerning the timeline and parent meetings are contained in the “Adding an Athlete “ policy. Teams should request the “Adding an Athlete” policy from the Executive Sports Council (or download a copy via EBC-SGV website: www.evergreensgv.org)

H. Fund Raisers
1. Any fund raiser must receive approval from the EBC-SGV Pastoral Staff and be organized and sponsored by the EBC Sports Council
2. An individual team may not conduct a fund raiser on their own

IX. TOURNAMENTS AND OUTSIDE LEAGUES

A. Guidelines
1. The Executive Sports Council must approve team play in a tournament or outside league (at least one month prior to due date of the tournament application). All roster players must be invited to participate.
2. “Playing time” in tournaments follows the same guidelines as during the regular season, minimum of 5 minutes per half

3. The Executive Sports Council must approve the addition of players for tournaments at least one month prior to due date of the tournament application
4. No Sports Ministry team shall be privately sponsored for a tournament or outside league
5. If an Evergreen athlete is asked to play on another team for a tournament or an outside league, it must not conflict with a Sports Ministry team’s participation in the same tournament or league. The player must submit his or her request in writing to the Executive Sports Council at least one month prior to the official due date for rosters for that tournament or league.

B. Prohibited Tournaments:
1. No Sports Ministry team shall play in any of the following tournaments:
(1) Las Vegas tournaments
(2) Easter tournaments
(3) Christmas tournaments
(4) Mother’s or Father’s Day tournaments

X. DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. CYC – Community Youth Council
1. Sponsors a boys league from November through mid-February
2. Sponsors a boys developmental summer league

B. JAO – Japanese American Optimist Club of Los Angeles
1. Sponsors a girls league from January through the end of March
2. Sponsors a girls developmental summer league

C. SEYO – Southeast Youth Organization (Norwalk)
1. Sponsors a boys and girls league from mid-November through mid-March
2. CYC has restrictions for teams participating in SEYO.
3. Any JAO team choosing to play in SEYO must notify the JAO Representative at least one month prior to beginning league play. Participation requires approval by the Executive Sports Council.

D. GEO – Gardena Evening Optimist
1. Sponsors a boys and girls league from September through mid-November
2. Any JAO or CYC team choosing to play in GEO must notify its respective JAO or CYC Representative at least one month prior to beginning league play. Participation requires approval by the Executive Sports Council.

E. PREP 9th-12th Grades
1. High school league from March through May (possibly June)
2. Boys - Sponsored by Crescent Bay Optimist (CBO)
3. Girls – Sponsored by JAO
(1) Girls participating in JAO Prep are prohibited from playing in SCWAU (Southern California Women’s Athletic Union)

F. Age Classifications
1. CYC
(1) PW: Pee Wee 5 - 8 years of age
(2) MB: Midget Boys 9 –10 years of age
(3) MA: Midget Upper Boys 11-12 years of age
(4) JB: Junior Boys 13-14 years of age
2. JAO
(1) Midget: Grades 2nd - 6th
(2) Juniors: Grades 7th – 8th
3. Prep: Senior Boys and Girls Grades 9th-12th

Amended and approved by the EBC-SGV Pastoral Staff and the
Executive Sports Council, September 2005

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REVISION 1: OLD WORDING

IX. TOURNAMENTS AND OUTSIDE LEAGUES
B. Guidelines
1. If a Sports Ministry team decides to play in a tournament or outside league (where 50% or more of the team’s players are participating), all roster players must be invited to participate.

NEW WORDING

X. TOURNAMENTS AND OUTSIDE LEAGUES

B. Guidelines
1. If an Evergreen Sports Ministry team decides to play in a tournament or outside league, “all” roster players must be invited to participate.
2. The Executive Sports Council must approve any change(s) or modification(s) to an Evergreen Sports Ministry current team roster when participating in a tournament or outside league (at least one month prior to due date of the tournament application).
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REVISION 2: OLD WORDING

IV. COACHES
D. Guideline for Coaches: Playing Time for Athletes
1. Allot equal minutes to all players whenever possible
2. Last five minutes can be reserved for the most effective five players
3. A few players can play extra minutes, with everyone else sharing equal minutes
4. A minimum of five consecutive minutes per half is required for all players during regular season, summer league, and tournament games
(1) For JAO, 2nd and 3rd grade teams - 7 min/half minimum (5 min consecutive)

NEW WORDING

IV. COACHES

D. Guideline for Coaches: Playing Time for Athletes
1. Allot equal minutes to all players whenever possible
2. Last five minutes can be reserved for the most effective five players
3. A few players can play extra minutes, with everyone else sharing equal minutes
4. Minimum minutes per half are required for all players during regular season, summer league, and tournament games, as specified below. Consecutive minutes are based upon age level and rules applied to league or tournament organization(s).
(1) For JAO, 2nd and 3rd grade teams - 7 min/half minimum (5 min consecutive)
(2) For all Prep teams - 4 min/half minimum
(3) For all CYC teams and JAO 4th-8th grade teams - 5 min/half minimum, regardless of league or tournament participation
5. Player requirement for consecutive minutes are based upon age level and rules applied to league or tournament organization(s)

REVISION 1: OLD WORDING

IX. TOURNAMENTS AND OUTSIDE LEAGUES
B. Guidelines
1. If a Sports Ministry team decides to play in a tournament or outside league (where 50% or more of the team’s players are participating), all roster players must be invited to participate.

NEW WORDING

IX. TOURNAMENTS AND OUTSIDE LEAGUES

B. Guidelines
1. If an Evergreen Sports Ministry team decides to play in a tournament or outside league, “all” roster players must be invited to participate.
2. The Executive Sports Council must approve any change(s) or modification(s) to an Evergreen Sports Ministry current team roster when participating in a tournament or outside league (at least one month prior to due date of the tournament application).
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REVISION 2: OLD WORDING

IV. COACHES
D. Guideline for Coaches: Playing Time for Athletes
1. Allot equal minutes to all players whenever possible
2. Last five minutes can be reserved for the most effective five players
3. A few players can play extra minutes, with everyone else sharing equal minutes
4. A minimum of five consecutive minutes per half is required for all players during regular season, summer league, and tournament games
(1) For JAO, 2nd and 3rd grade teams - 7 min/half minimum (5 min consecutive)

NEW WORDING

IV. COACHES

D. Guideline for Coaches: Playing Time for Athletes
1. Allot equal minutes to all players whenever possible
2. Last five minutes can be reserved for the most effective five players
3. A few players can play extra minutes, with everyone else sharing equal minutes
4. Minimum minutes per half are required for all players during regular season, summer league, and tournament games, as specified below. Consecutive minutes are based upon age level and rules applied to league or tournament organization(s).
(1) For JAO, 2nd and 3rd grade teams - 7 min/half minimum (5 min consecutive)
(2) For all Prep teams - 4 min/half minimum
(3) For all CYC teams and JAO 4th-8th grade teams - 5 min/half minimum, regardless of league or tournament participation
5. Player requirement for consecutive minutes are based upon age level and rules applied to league or tournament organization(s)

Church School
Each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., children from infant age through high school have the opportunity to learn more about God and his teachings in the Bible.

Kid’s Church
Kid’s Church gathers from 10:30am to 12:30pm and is the alternative worship program for children who are between 1 month to first grade. We teach the little ones of our church about Jesus, have a story time, song time and prayer time. They are divided into four groups by age:

Infants (1 month - 24 months) meet in room A2
2 years meet in room A3
3 years meet in room A4
4 years to 1st grade meet in room B1

Interested in serving?
Below are the required forms to apply for serving in our children’s ministries:
Application Form
Background Check Form
Children’s Ministries Reference Form

• CYC Coaches Code of Ethics
• CYC 2005-06 Midget Sign In Sheet
• CYC 2005-06 Registration
• CYC 2005-06 Score Sheet

• New Athlete Form
• Parent Consent Form
• Player Eligibility Petition

• JAO Community Service Fulfillment Form
• JAO Handbook
• JAO League Registration Form A
• JAO Participants Statement Form
• JAO Team Roster Waiver Form (updated 9/22/08)

CYC Forms

• CYC_Coaches_Code_of_Ethics
• CYC_Midget_Sign_In_Sheet_2005_06
• CYC_Registration_Form_2005_06
• CYC_Score_Sheet_2005_06

EBC Forms

• EBC_Ministries_Reference_Form
• EBC_Eligibility_Petition_Form
• EBC_Personnel_Application_Form
• EBC_Parent_Consent_Form

JAO Forms

• JAO_Community_Service_Fulfillment_Form_01_15_05
• JAO_Invitational_Girls_Basketball_League_10_01_04
• JAO_League_Registration_Form_A
• JAO_Participants_Statement_Form
• JAO_Team_Roster_Waiver_Form_04_18_02

EBSGV Forms

• EBCSGV new_athlete_form.doc
• EBCSGV parent_consent_form.doc

Summer 2007 ACS Classes
It’s a C. S. Lewis summer!

Dave Casebeer
The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
Did you ever stop to think: Why should a Christian worldview be superior to any other worldview? Or, what is it that Christians really believe? Maybe you have pondered the issue of Christian living and are having trouble trying to live out what you say you believe. In this class, we will be examine C.S. Lewis’ classic book, The Abolition of Man. Come and learn together from C.S. Lewis about defending objective morality and other Christian worldview issues from this great read. [Note: We will have copies of this book available for purchase on the first day of class for $5.]

Pastor Dan Christian
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
Narnia is not just for children. Come enjoy a “summer story hour” and listen to C.S. Lewis’ The Silver Chair as it is read aloud, then join in the discussion as we “journey” together with Jill, Eustace and Puddleglum on their quest of faith and obedience.

Pastor Jojo Ma
Ask Anything
In this Adult Church School class, just come as you are. I’ll simply be interacting with you and your questions on faith and life. Do you have questions about the Bible? Maybe you’d like to find out more about how to grow as a Christian or how to defend the faith? Or maybe you’re wondering who those nice people knocking at your door are? Or do you have questions about our church family, Evergreen SGV’s ministries, membership, baptism, or even our new property? Join us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ together.

“Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing”

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” John 13:34 Over the past few years, the Lord has been blessing the sports ministries of our church family. Currently, we have over twenty-five youth individual boys and girls basketball teams, beginning from 1st to 12th grade. Recently, I met with the coaches and shared the mission and values of the overall athletic program of our church family. Allow me to share them with each of you, especially if you are a participant in the ministry. The mission of the sports program reflects two important aspects of the ministry: Outreach and Discipleship. The Youth Sports Ministry should provide the environment for seekers to meet Christ and for believers to grow in Him. This means that seekers are intentionally invited to participate in the program. Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame coach of the Green Bay Packers, was quoted as saying, "Winning Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing". In today’s professional athletics, this time honored quote probably need to be adjusted to "Money Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing". At Evergreen SGV, the motto (based on John 13:34) is "Love Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing". If people can’t see a difference on our teams or in our leagues, then we’re not doing it right. I happen to believe that sports can be used by the church as an entry point to the kingdom of God, if the love of Christ is present. Yours in Christ, Pastor Cory

Pee Wee Basketball Clinics

Evergreen Baptist Church is sponsoring an annual basketball clinic designed especially for young girls and boys born from September 1, 2001, through December 2, 2004. Our intention for this clinic is to provide instruction of basic fundamental basketball skills for beginning learners. Our goal is to make this a fun learning experience for all participants. In the past, this clinic has allowed us to organize players for future Evergreen basketball teams.

Interested? You can download our registration form by clicking here. For more info, please contact the church office.

Youth Basketball

There are currently over 25 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in this program. The boys’ teams play in the Community Youth Council (CYC) league and the girls’ teams play in the Japanese American Optimist (JAO) league. This ministry was designed to encourage the players, parents, coaches, and team representatives to grow in their knowledge of Christ’s love and plan for their lives.

Download the 2009 Sports Ministry Scholarship Application here!

Adult Basketball

The Adult Basketball League continued to be a great source of recreation, competition, and enjoyment for those playing and watching. There are now four seasons per year. Two seasons are for the open league and the other two seasons are for the new 35+ league.

Handbook

Click here to access the 2008 Sports Ministry handbook

EBC Youth Basketball Calendar

Forms 

Click on the links below to access forms

CYC Forms
JAO Forms
EBCSGV Forms

The Church address is:

Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley
323 Workman Mill Road
La Puente, CA 91746

Phone: 626-363-0300

E-mail: info@evergreensgv.org
Web: www.evergreensgv.org

Staff Email addresses

Pastoral Staff

Cory Ishida - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
George Egami - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
Rev. Jan Arthur Lee - jlee@evergreensgv.org
Ron Miyake - rmiyake@evergreensgv.org
Adam Noritake - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
Kyle Shimazaki - kshimazaki@evergreensgv.org
Dan Christian - dchristian@evergreensgv.org
Jojo Ma - jjma@evergreensgv.org
Paul Moy - pmoy@evergreensgv.org
Ian Nagata - inagata@evergreensgv.org
Raynold Nakamura - rnakamura@evergreensgv.org

Ministry Associates

Katie Wong - kwong@evergreensgv.org
Kay Carey - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
Sunday Asaoka - sasaoka@evergreensgv.org
Wendy Liu - wliu@evergreensgv.org
Carly Yoshitani - cyoshitani@evergreensgv.org
Sanjung Chiu - c/o info@evergreensgv.org

Interns

Victor Chen - vchen@evergreensgv.org
Ira Chui - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
Daniel Eng - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
Kelly Hall - c/o info@evergreensgv.org
Ronald Sarayudej - cuzinyung@cuzinyung.com

Office Staff

Helen Der- info@evergreensgv.org
Joyce Salgado- info@evergreensgv.org
Yets Saguchi- info@evergreensgv.org

Facilities

Carey Yung info@evergreensgv.org

We’ll be excited to have you come join us on a Sunday for the first time. For all first-timers, be sure to use our guest parking spaces, located very close to our main building, marked GUEST.

Evergreen Baptist Church SGV
323 Workman Mill Road
La Puente, CA 91746
626 363-0300

Sunday worship services: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Church School: 9:30 a.m.

Follow the driving directions below or click here for door-to-door directions.

• Coming from the west:
  • From the 60 freeway: From the Pomona (60) Fwy east, take the 605 North and exit Valley Blvd and make a right. Make a right turn at Workman Mill Road (there will be a McDonald’s on the corner). Make a right onto the church campus.
  • From the 10 freeway: From the 10 Fwy east take the 605 south. Take the first exit, Valley Boulevard and make a right off of the exit onto Valley. Make a right turn at Workman Mill Road (there will be a McDonald’s on the corner). Make a right onto the church campus.
• Coming from the east:
  Take the Pomona 60 Fwy west and exit Crossroads Parkway. Go straight off the exit and follow the road as it curves its way to Workman Mill Road. Turn right on Workman Mill Road. After about 1 mile, you will pass the church on the left. Make a U-turn at the first opening in the street divider. Make a right onto the church campus.
• Coming from the south:
  Take the 605 Fwy north. Exit at Peck Road. Off of the exit turn left onto Pellissier so you are going North. Pellissier becomes Workman Mill Road. After about 1 mile, you will pass the church on the left. Make a U-turn at the first opening in the street divider. Make a right onto the church campus.
• Coming from the north
  Take the 605 south, exit Valley Boulevard and make a right off of the exit onto Valley. Make a right turn at Workman Mill Road (there will be a McDonald’s on the corner). Make a right onto the church campus.

Identity

We are a Christian church. As a community of followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to encourage and help people everywhere to develop a vital relationship with him and become healthier, holier, whole human beings. While everyone is welcome at our church, our ministry is especially geared toward those who identify with the English-speaking Asian American community.

Purpose

At Evergreen, our purpose is to share, in word and deed, God’s message of love and hope as it is contained in the Bible. Our church’s motto is “Come-Know & Grow-Go.” We seek to invite anyone seeking a relationship with God to “come” and meet Jesus Christ through our fellowship and ministries. We are also dedicated to being a church where his followers, whatever their stage of faith development, can “know” through prayer and “grow” toward spiritual maturity. And, we are committed to “go” and do the work of Christ in the world, both locally and globally.

History

Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley is an offshoot of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles. This latter church was founded in 1925 as a mission work in Boyle Heights when the area was predominantly Japanese. However, by the late 1980s, many in the congregation had moved, and we had outgrown our facilities. In 1988, the church relocated to Rosemead, where it flourished, reaching a size of 1,200 worshippers on Sunday. In order to continue to meet the needs of the members and still reach out to the community, a decision was made to go from one large church to two smaller ones. Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles remained at the Rosemead site, and in 1997, a portion of the congregation left to begin a new work.

This new work, Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, is now ten years old. Our new meeting place on Sundays is on 323 Workman Mill RD, La Puente, where we hold two worship services with 700-800 in attendance.

323 Workman Mill Road
La Puente, CA 91746

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Click here to download and print our campus map

Dear Church Family,

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! At 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, the Lord allowed the escrow to close on the 17 acre property formerly known as Victory Outreach. Thanks be to God for His faithfulness in the purchase of this property.

We now have the honor and privilege of paying for the property. As it was with Joshua and the people of Israel, the land comes with a sacrificial price. The cost of the land and all the buildings was $20 million. Starting this month, we will begin making payments on the property.

There are two challenges set before us.

Challenge #1: We need to raise enough cash through our First Fruit Offering to cover the cost of preparing the facilities for our ministry use. The anticipated cost is over $1.5 million.

Challenge #2: We need to raise enough funds to cover our mortgage payments, which will be $83,072.97 per month. This will be our Monthly Pledge over and above our regular giving to the General Fund for the next three years.

The leadership of the Church Family is asking everyone who considers Evergreen SGV their church home to prayerfully consider two things:

First, how much the Lord is asking us to give for our First Fruits Offering. That is, what lump sum Cash Commitment does the Lord want us to give?

Second, how much does the Lord desire us to give on a monthly basis for the next three years?

Enclosed are two sheets that I hope will be helpful to you as you prayerfully consider what the Lord is asking of you. If you feel that you will not be able to participate in any way at this time and would like to be removed from the mailing list, please let us know via a phone call.

During the week of June 25, 2007, you will be receiving a second letter, which will contain a Pledge Card and envelope.

There are two dates to remember. On Sunday, July 8, 2007, we will be having a worship service on site at 2:00 PM followed by a tour of the facilities and a prayer walk. There will be no worship services or Church School at Rio Hondo College in the morning.

Sunday, August 12, 2007 will be Commitment Sunday when everyone offers to the Lord their First Fruit Offering and their Monthly Pledge for the next three years.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at cishida@ebcsgv.org.

Blessings,

Cory Ishida
Senior Pastor

Pastor Cory’s messages on the land and FLGG2:
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Senior Pastor
• Rev. Cory Ishida

Pastoral Staff
• George Egami - Senior Ministries
• Rev. Jan Arthur Lee - Congregational Life Ministries
• Ron Miyake - Prayer Ministries
• Adam Noritake - Administration
• Kyle Shimazaki - Outreach Ministries
• Dan Christian - Congregational Life Ministries
• Jojo Ma - Assistant Pastor Congregational Life Ministries
• Paul Moy - Assistant Pastor Youth Ministries
• Raynold Nakamura - Associate Pastor Outreach Ministries
• Ian Nagata - Associate Pastor Worship Ministries

Ministry Associates
• Katie Wong - Director of Children’s Ministries
• Sunday Asaoka (pt) - Children’s Ministries
• Kay Carey (pt) - Outreach Ministries
• Wendy Liu (pt) - Children’s Ministries
• Sanjung Chiu - Choir Director

Interns
• Victor Chen (pt)
• Ira Chui (pt)
• Daniel Eng (pt)
• Kelly Hall (pt)
• Ronald Sarayudej (pt)

Administrative Staff
• Gerry Morita - Accountant (pt)
• Carey Yung - Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Office Staff
• Helen Der - Administrative Assistant, OnLine Editor
• Yets Saguchi - Administrative Assistant, Human Resources (pt)
• Joyce Salgado - Administrative Assistant, OnLine Editorial Assistant
• Roy Noritake - Facilities Coordinator (volunteer)

Prison Ministries

Dave Casebeer, long-time church member, is a Chaplain at the Los Angeles County Jail.

Campus Ministries

Andy Pearce is Los Angeles Director of International Students, Inc

Katrina 2008

Read all about our the Katrina team and how God has been moving in this ministry: click here

“God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us. That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Let the people praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Then the earth shall yield her increase; God, our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.” (Psalm 67)

The above Psalm is our prayer. We seek the Lord’s hand of blessing over this ministry in order that His ways may be known on the earth. We want to see the peoples of the earth praising the Lord. In order for them to worship Him, they must hear and respond to His Salvation. We have a variety of missionaries and ministries in a few focus countries.

Asia

Orphanage short-term mission projects
Associate missionary from HK to an unreached minority group
Unreached minority group short-term mission projects

Costa Rica

Ross & Kay Carey (Career Missionaries with LAM)
Short-term missions in partnership with the Careys

Haiti

Hopital Bon Samaritain, founded by the Hodges

Japan

Elliott & Lori Snuggs (Career Missionaries with Asian Access Ministries)
STM teams with Asian Access ministries partnership with Mito/Hitachi churches
Kobo Cottage

Mexico

Mexicali Spring Outreach (High School)
Mexicali Winter Outreach (College/Young Adult)

Mission

The primary purpose of Evergreen SGV’s Outreach Ministry is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit in order to save souls and make disciples.

Vision: NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

Our chief objective is to equip our church to participate in gospel centered ministries to our cities and throughout the nations.

Outreach

Embracing the heart of the Father for the salvation of the lost

Cultivate a missional lifestyle and values

Integration of evangelistic methods of sowing seeds in our ministries

Ministering the love of Christ through good works and helping those in need

Equipping and supporting believers to make disciples and multiply churches

Surge Junior High Ministry
Surge / [surj] : a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep

The Bridge High School Ministry

Living Stones College Ministry

Married Couples in Christ - MC2
This ministry addresses the needs of longer married couples (>5 years) at our church.

Young Families Group - San Gabriel Valley
The Young Families Group - San Gabriel meets on the 2nd & 4th Fridays. Babysitting is available by pre-arrangement.

Young Marrieds Group
The Young Marrieds Group - Los Alamitos continues to meet. This ministry currently meets to help newly married couples (<5 years) learn about God’s will in their marriage.

Adult Church School
Adult Church School (ACS) continues to provide a learning environment for adults on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Classes are offered on a quarterly basis. Click here for info on the current semester!

Baptism Orientations
Baptism classes are offered at various times during the year for those who have recently accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and would like to publicly make this confession to the congregation. Contact Pastor Jojo Ma for further information at 626 363-0300.

Membership Classes
Membership classes are offered each year for those interested in becoming official members of the church. Requirements include: being a Christian, being baptized, completing the eight-week membership class, attending the church for at least a year, and being voted in at one of the Tri-Annual Congregational meetings. Call Pastor Jan Arthur Lee to be informed of the next class meeting dates.

Small Group Ministries - Local Bible Study Branch Gatherings Near You
The church in Acts originally consisted of small groups that met in people’s homes. The Small Groups continue in a similar way as Bible study fellowship groups. They meet primarily in people’s homes in various locations and vary in size from five to twenty-five people. Each group gathers for a time of worship, prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Please contact Pastor Adam at anoritake@evergreensgv.org for information.

Click here for a list of branches near you!

glo
Our mission statement comes from the account of how Moses met with God and came away with a “glow” on his face. Paul mentions how this “glow” on Moses was fading but our lives through the Lord Jesus Christ can be transformed into increasing glory, “from glory to glory.” Our mission statement is thus: “To provide young adults with a place to encounter God through the teaching of His Word and the fellowship of a community of believers, in order to be transformed for God’s glory.”

Our name is “glo”, short for “glory”. We meet on Thursday nights at 7:30pm in the Cafe. We look forward to see what the Lord has in store for us. For more information contact the church office or email dchristian@evergreensgv.org.

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” 2 Cor., 3:18

Harvesters
This senior ministry meets on one Saturday a month for a breakfast meeting (8:30 a.m.) in the Cafe. This is an excellent opportunity for senior members of our church to have breakfast, worship, moderate exercise and a guest speaker. Occasionally, this group enjoys an outing together for an enjoyable time of fellowship.

Harvesters also offers a Bible study for the senior members of our church. They currently meet on Tuesdays in the Prayer Room from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)

CL Mission

The purpose of Congregational Life Ministries:

        To make disciples who make disciples.

All Christians are called to be followers of Jesus. Our ministries are designed to equip and encourage these followers as they grow in their relationship with Christ. Our desire is to help others gain knowledge of the Savior that would ultimately propel them into a life of worship and obedience toward the one who saved them.

CL Vision

By God’s grace, we desire to become a Spirit-led community of disciples who are more like Jesus as we:

If we are faithful in the purpose of this ministry, then we believe God will form a unified network of small groups that embody the presence and character of Christ. This is accomplished by a Spirit-led process of transformation that leads people to love, learn and live all to the glory of God.

CL Values

These are biblical truths about spiritual growth that guide the way we do ministry.

Grace: We are saved by God’s grace, not by how much we grow.
(Rom. 3:24; Eph. 2:8-9)

Relationships: Spiritual growth happens in a personal relationship with Jesus and is nurtured in relationships with others.
(Mt. 11:28-30; Php. 2:12-13)

Obedience: All Christians are called to follow and obey Jesus and to make new disciples.
(Mk. 1:15-18; Lk. 9:23; Mt. 5:13-16; 28:20)

Word of God: God guides and transforms us through prayer and His Word.
(Col. 1:9-12; 2 Cor. 13:9; 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Psa. 119:9-11; 2 Tim. 3:16)

Trust: We trust that the Holy Spirit will grow us in His own way and timing.
(Php. 1:6; 1 Cor. 3:7)

Holistic process: True transformation is a life-long process involving the whole person.
(1 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:15; 1 Sam. 16:7; Rom. 12:2)

Come and visit us!

And we are located at:
Evergreen Baptist Church SGV
323 Workman Mill Road
La Puente, CA 91746
626 363-0300