This sermon was delivered by Rev. Debbie Gara, Associate Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Pasadena on Sunday, July 15. Rev. Gara is a graduate of the University of California, Fullerton, with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and also holds a Master’s degree in Religious Education from the School of Theology, Claremont. Debbie is an ordained Permanent Deacon, and has been an Associate Pastor at FUMC since 2004. Areas of responsibility include: Children’s Ministry, Adult Ministry, Evangelism – Communications & Hospitality, Teaching, Pastoral Care, and Administration.
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