I Am Bear Creek
I am: Marco Mata Age: 42 Occupation: Locomotive Engineer with BNSF Railroad Town in which I currently live: Lodi My hometown: Mountain View How long I’ve lived in San Joaquin County: Almost 4 years How long I’ve attended Bear Creek Church: 3.5 years What I like most about Bear Creek Church: How welcoming everyone is. Everyone is treated like family. I also enjoy Pastor Bill’s teachings and that they are based on scripture from the Bible. Ministry I serve in: Teach New Believer’s/Foundations class. Why I serve in this ministry: I believe it’s really important to understand the basic principles of Christianity and have this as your foundation. When telling others about Bear Creek Church I use these words: Welcoming, friendly, caring, active, loving, and awe‐ some. A key event in my life and the impact it had on me: The day I first saw my beautiful wife, Nicole. She brought me back to Christ. One thing I want to accomplish while I am able: To build up my contractor’s business to a point where it is sustaining and successful. Favorite Bible Verse: “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him. Rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through phi‐ losophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:6‐8 Favorite Bear Creek Church Event/Activity: Men’s breakfast, great fellowship and food! Favorite sports team: San Francisco 49er’s Favorite vacation destination: Hawaii & Monterey Hobbies: Taking my son, Brandon, to the gun range, hunting, camping, fishing… Spending time with my family. Spending time alone with God. Pets: A crazy boxer named Grace Favorite food/dessert: Chinese food (Italian is a close 2nd!) My favorite dessert is my daughter, Brianna’s, cheesecake! The people who mean the most to me: My God, my family Other information you would like to share: I look forward to the upcoming birth of our son and what God has in store for my family and I with Bear Creek Community Church! I look forward to serving on the Elder Board.
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