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Heralds of the Good News Session
Esther Hsu
BACKGROUND: I was born in Taiwan and moved to America in 2000—a first generation Christian.
CHILDREN’S NAMES: Priscilla, age 14, Daniel, age 11.
HOME CORPS: San Francisco Chinatown, Calif., Golden State Division
GENERATION SALVATIONIST: 1st
SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMISSIONING: It reminds me of my commitment in recognizing and acting on my calling from God and represents an important milestone that was carved out of God’s love, grace and faithfulness.
Timothy Hsu
BACKGROUND: I was born in Taiwan and moved to America in 2000.
CHILDREN’S NAMES: Priscilla, age 14 and Daniel, age 11
HOME CORPS: San Francisco Chinatown, Calif., Golden State Division
GENERATION
SALVATIONIST: 1st
SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMISSIONING: After many years in seminary and two years of training, I have been looking forward to this moment for a long time. It is a new beginning, in a new country, to this new life God called me to—a life to go into the field and work for him each day. I have studied about many faithful servants of God, and I too hope to be counted faithful.
Demetrio Villarreal
BACKGROUND: Born in Mexico and moved to the United States in 1979.
CHILDREN’S NAMES: Jaime, adult, Araceli, age 19
HOME CORPS: San Pedro Temple, Calif., Southern California Division
GENERATION SALVATIONIST: 1st
SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMISSIONING: My commitment to service will become a reality—all thanks to God.
Magda Villarreal
BACKGROUND: Born to a Christian family in Cuba; came to the United States at age 14.
CHILDREN’S NAMES: Jaime, adult, Araceli, age 19
HOME CORPS: San Pedro Temple, Calif., Southern California Division
GENERATION SALVATIONIST: 1st
SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMISSIONING: I worked very hard for two years for this weekend, and it is finally here! It is the commencement of my life dedicated to God’s service.