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Staff
GET TO KNOW PASTOR WALLY KIMARI
Pastor Wally Kimari was born in New York city and raised in San Diego. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, attended Christ Lutheran day school and graduated from Valhalla High School. He received a BA from Concordia Irvine (Christ College) and a Master of Divinity at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He has served in multiple districts including SELC, English and Northwest. Several other duties and accomplishments in his life have been being a circuit visitor, conference committee, vicarage supervisor, Kiwanis, served on Lutheran High school board, was a High School sports referee for 20 years, ran for city council in Oregon, and was invited to open a new legislative session at the Oregon state Capitol with Invocation and prayer.
Pastor Kimari has been blessed with son Benjamin, daughter Kylie, son-in-law Zac and Granddaughter Elaina. He also has several siblings including his brother Andy, Sister-in-law Peggy and his sister Gail.
Pastor Wally states; "The most important to me is my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and living life as His disciple. I thank God He has called me to the Pastoral ministry and am excited about Christian ministry with fellow believers at Atonement and Bethany. My confirmation verse: '(Jesus said) Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. -Matthew 6:33. Thank you all for being here today and may the grace and love of God be with you.
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Elaine Stein – Minister of Music
Elaine has been the director of the Worship team since the early 90's. She is a long time beach area resident and the mother of 3 grown daughters; Claire of San Francisco, Hannah of Santa Cruz and Ingrid of San Diego. For more information on our Worship Team, please contact Elaine (858) 692-4376.
Patti Abbott – Secretary
Secretary Office Hours:
Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
These hours are usual - but please call to schedule an appointment if you need access to the building. (619)222-7295
Office@BethanyLutheranOB.org
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