Kai’ Hodges Installed at Oakland Market Street
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n Oct. 29, Kai’ Hodges was installed as the new associate pastor of the Market Street church. The service was moving and overflowing with deep emotions. Pastor Kai’ expressed gratitude to her family, her senior pastor Edwin Brown, and the congregation for the opportunity to serve God's people. According to Rudy Peters, coordinator of African American ministries, "I believe Market Street church has found the right person at the right time for the assignment. It was heartwarming to see the youth conducting the entire service and pledge their support to God and their new associate pastor." ____________________ By Yolanda Frazier
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Lizeth Momanga Installed at Tracy
n Nov. 5, Lizeth Momanga was installed as pastor at the Tracy church. Before “Pastor Liz” settled in Tracy, she circled the world as a guest speaker in places like Venezuela, Kenya, and the Philippines. She planted a church of 25 in rural Alaska and produced daily live devotionals for the local radio station. She says her passion is to “demonstrate God’s saving grace and love to the world through the living and preaching of the gospel.” Lizeth earned her Master of Divinity in 2022 from Andrews University and shares her life with her husband, Richard. ____________________ By Ken Miller
David Peckham Installed at Stockton Central
n Nov. 19, David Peckham was installed as the new pastor of the Stockton Central church. Peckham joins the Northern California Conference from Valley Center church in San Diego County, where he has been since 2015. In ministry since 1974, Peckham is known for his friendliness and constant activity. According to Meleseini Tu’itupou, church secretary, “Even before he arrived, he asked us to send out invitations to everybody on our books, attending and not. He wants our membership to be proactive and involved in habits of connecting with our community, both Adventist and not.” Tu’itupou continued, “I think members have been sparked and drawn into a leadership style of energy and action. This will be great as we serve our
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neighbors with passionate kindness.” David and Cheryl, his wife of 48 years, have two daughters: Melissa, who is principal of Hilltop Christian School in Antioch, and Janine, associate pastor at Lodi Fairmont. ____________________ By Ken Miller