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Say "hello" to your other classmates and let them know a little about you.

Answer these questions:

Who am I?
Where am I from?
If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
What is your favorite movie? Why?
Coke or Pepsi?
What is the most interesting thing about you?


I am the online instructor for this class, so I will start:

Who am I? My name is Michael Patton. I am married and have three kids: Katelynn (6), Kylee (5), Will (20 mo). I love to play Zelda and go fishing with my girls (their mother thinks I am indoctrinating them). My wife and I have been married for 8 years. She is the most beuitiful girl that God created . . . seriously.

Where am I from? I grew up in Oklahoma City. I am a Sooner through and through (oh yeah!). I now live and pastor in Frisco, TX.

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian? I think that it was when I was fiveâ€â€

Greetings Everyone,

My name is Ron Gay, a 48 y.o. physician in Griffin, GA, married to Nancy for 23 years with two sons, Michael (21) & David (18). I am in the solo practice of Radiology and serve as an adult SS teacher for my local church. I am a confessed apologetics junkie for the last several years.

I grew up in the metro Atlanta area (Chamblee). Spent time in Macon and Augusta, GA and Lexington, KY for schooling and Fayetteville, NC with the US Army.

I became a follower of Christ at age sixteen thru the witness of my parents and my family Church fellowship.

Favorite movie?...hmmmm....that's a toughy. I guess anything in the Big Screen Star Trek genre. I enjoy the futuristic technology, special effects and interweaving of characters.

Favorite soft drink?..............COKE............I did grow up in Atlanta, after all!

Most interesting thing about me?.......my on again/off again love affair with the Great Highland Bagpipe....piobaireachd, anyone?

I look forward to interacting with everyone come October and diving into theTheology Program............

Who am I?
I am Eddie. I have been a programmer for 4 years. Recently, I has been changing my career from programmer to teaching F.4, F.5's subject of Information Technology. I have just posted the advertisement, prepared the teaching material. And waiting for reply.

Where am I from?
I am coming from Hong Kong.

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
I have been Christian for 5 years. And the reason to become a Christian is that I faced a difficulty which I cannot resolve. After accepting Jesus, he help me to stand up again. Thanks our Lord.


What is your favorite movie? Why?
My favorite is the comic movies from Steven Chow. I feel happy and always laugh from his movies.


Coke or Pepsi?
I has been enjoy Coke before. But now I need to enjoy water because I am overweight.


What is the most interesting thing about you?
I am much interest in watching TV.

Dear Instructor and Classmates:

How are you? I am Eddie.
I am glad to be student of TTP.

Sorry that I forgot to fill the field of "Subject" in the last message.

Eddie

Greetings Everyone,

My name is Hadi Surjanto (57 y.o.). I am married and have three daughter: Esther (34 y.o.), Elma (31 y.o.) and Editha (29 y.o.). I have been married for 35 years, my wife is Juana. I have three grand-childrens.

I grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia, migrate to New Zealand( Auckland) three years ago and I'm retired.

I know Christ since my high school, but I don't really close to Christ until 2 years ago.

About movie I like something colosal/old movie.

I don't take soft drink, prefer water.

My dayly activities is browsing the internet for christian news, listening music, joint the prayer group near my house hm... play with my grandchild.

It is a great day for me to joint this group and I pray that God blesses each one of us,

Hadi Surjanto

Hi everyone! I'm Paul Johnson from Glendale (Phoenix area) Arizona. Melissa and I have three children - Josh (22), Stephanie (11) and Courtney (10).

I'm originally from the Detroit, Michigan area, and have lived in Arizona for 23 years. I became a Christian on March 17, 1980. A young woman who was cutting my hair told me about Jesus and I accepted Him that night. He had already been working in my life through many people and events, and she was the "closer"!

I like the Matrix trilogy of movies. I relate to living an alternate reality (spiritual life in Christ) that many other people are unaware of. I prefer diet Coke over diet Pepsi.

I play guitar and lead worship at church. I like to read/study then share what I learn with others.

I'm excited about learning and sharing with you during our class!

Hello, my name is Chris Scott, and I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I'm married to my beautiful wife Angela (been married 13 years) and I have 4 awesome kids, Aaron (18 years old), Alyssa (11 years old), Ashley (9 years old) and Peter (PJ) (8 years old). I am a Process Technician for Intel Corp and I have been with them for 10 years.

I accepted the Lord when I was 17 years old, it was at a Youth Conference. I wish I could say that from that time forward I served the Lord whole heartedly by I can't. I fell away for several years (I would go to church but I was just a warm body in a seat). After Alyssa was born, God really got ahold of me and my relationship with Him began to grow. God is so awesome and I am so greatful that He has never left me alone.

My favorite movie has to be Hoosiers. I love sports and in particular basketball. It was a movie that showed the heart of a champion.

Well I like Pepsi and I also like Dr. Pepper, but lately I have been drinking a lot of diet stuff.

The most interesting thing that people may know about me...hmmm...well I have been pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering for what seems my whole adult life. I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Who am I?
My name is Chad Winters. I am married to Allison and have a 6 yo son named Matthew. I am a Family Practice Physician in the Air Force at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Tx.

Where am I from?
I grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Kansas State University

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
I grew up as a Christian in a Presbyterian household. I've always believed in God and I remember accepting Jesus in Communicant's class in the 7th Grade, but I never really followed him or delved into the Bible, until Medical School when I joined the Christian Medical Dental Society (CMDS) and began seeing real Disciples. I'm sure they were around before, I just didn't notice. So it is a theological quandary when the exact moment was.....but I began transforming my life and following God instead of myself then.

What is your favorite movie? Why?
That's a tough one, I rarely watch movies twice. I'd have to go with the Lord of the Rings. I first read that trilogy when I was in Junior High (and several times since) I loved the books and the movie translation was as good as you can get. (Movies rarely have the depth or appeal of books for me)

Coke or Pepsi?
Is Dr. Pepper an option?

What is the most interesting thing about you?
I can't think of anything that interesting about me, but I'm glad God is interested anyway.....

_________________
Chad Winters

Who am I?

My name is Brian Zentis. I am married to Christine, and we have two daughters whom we adopted at birth: Mary (age 5) and Caroline (age 1.5).

Where am I from?
I am in Erie, PA. The North Coast of the US on the shore of Lake Erie.

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
I was raised Catholic and then accepted Christ at about age 24. I started attending a great Bible church and have been growing ever since. I wish I had this when I was a teen.

What is your favorite movie?
Apollo 13
Why?
It shows a great engineering, or analytical approach to life but also shows how sometimes events seem to "work out" to solve our problems. As Christians we know there are no such things as coincidences, or luck.

Coke or Pepsi?
Of the two, Pepsi - but I am known as a Chocolate Milk junkie. Whole milk, Hershey's Syrup...mmmm.

What is the most interesting thing about you?
I'm not very interesting. My wife enjoys my dry sense of humor, so I'll go with that.

_________________
Brian Zentis
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My name is Heber Vega. I live in San Diego. I serve as a full time Pastor.

I grew up in the missionary field (Central and South America). I was baptized in 1987, but I remember committing my life to the Lord in my early teens (I was born in 1965).

I don't have a favorite movie. I fall asleep trying to watch them. When I actually watch an entire movie, I can't remember much about it.

I like Coke. Especially the one they make in Latin America. Somehow it tastes different. I have no idea why. Others have told me the same thing.

Most interesting thing about me... Well, I dedicated my first ten years of service as a Pastor in singleness. I thought I would get married immediately after my 10-year-commitment. Well, it hasn't happened yet. Now, at forty, I'm seriously asking myself if I want to "ruin" the very good life I now have. Pehaps I'm just selfish. (Hey! That's a characteristic most husbands in my congregation have in common.)

Who am I?
My name is Aminta Arrington. I have been married to Chris for 9 years, and we have three children. Katherine is almost four, Grace, whom we adopted from China, is 2 1/2, and Andrew just turned two today. Chris is in the US Army and has been in Baghdad since January. He will hopefully be returning home this coming January.

Where am I from?
I was raised in Lynden, WA, but currently live at Fort Stewart, GA.

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
I was raised in a Christian home and do not remember a specific conversion experience. However, a little over three years ago, after years of "wrestling" with God, I gave him control and surrendered my life and goals to Him.

What is your favorite movie? Why?
I haven't watched a movie in years. (See the three children portion above)

Coke or Pepsi?
No caffeine for me...water only.

What is the most interesting thing about you?
I'm not sure...probably the most exciting is that Chris is retiring from the Army this summer and we hope to move to China to teach English.

Who am I? / Where am I from?

My name is Mike Unland. I live in the beautiful (but sometimes hot and smoggy) community of La Verne, California- about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, along the local foothills. I am 48 years old and have been married to my wife Mary Ann for 7 years. We have no children, but four adorable, adopted cats. I have degrees in Economics and work as a Project Manager in the Regulatory Affairs dept. of the local large electric utility in the area. For extra fun and excitement, I also tutor junior high through college level students in mathematics.


If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?

I was raised as a Christian and attended a conservative Lutheran church and school, K-8. For awhile my footsteps were firmly planted in the same spot in my walk with Christ. However, in the past roughly ten years, I have recommitted myself. I now attend a very large non-denominational church that, interestingly enough, has some charismatic leanings- a big 'outside the box' thing for me as you might expect from my background.


What is your favorite movie? Why?

Casablanca- because it is a great story about sacrifice, and Schindler's List- because it is simply great.


Coke or Pepsi?

Previously, Pepsi, without a doubt. Now its more like Dasani vs. Aquafina (Dasani wins here). Of course, since I roast my own coffee, it could be Sumatra vs. Kenya.


What is the most interesting thing about you?

I would like to think I am a good looking, Renaissance Man. All kidding aside though, if you asked people that know me, they probably would say that my life was radically changed a few years ago when I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. While it turned out not to be a malignant type, there were still some consequences. The whole ordeal was tough on me and those around me, got me to look at life very differently from then on, and brought me much closer to God. I am grateful.
To all my fellow students, and Michael and Rhome, fairwarning-I am a complete novice in theology, but thanks for having me!

Posted for EPDM by Michael

Who am I?

My name is Ervin and I am married to Linda. We have two children and two young grandchildren.

[b] Where am I from?

I am from Baton Rouge, La.

[b] If a Christian, how did you beome a Christian?

I became a Christian when I was an adult. The void that I had in life was discovered in Jesus Christ and now I am complete.

[b] What is your favorite movie? Why?

I don't have a movie that I can really call my favorite. Sorry!

[b] Coke or Pepsi?

Coke

[b] What is the most interesting thing about you?

Helping others to know for sure that they can have eternal life (1 John 5:13).

Who am I?
My name is Jeremiah

Where am I from?
Topeka, Kansas

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
By Grace Through Faith!!!!

What is your favorite movie? Why?

I used to like the die hard Trilogy with Bruce Willace but right now there are just too many to list. Ok, The few are Brave Heart, Gladiator, Notebook, that movie made me cry...
Coke or Pepsi?

Water, I started lifting about a year ago so I try to have some self-control in that area, BUT I do like that ocasional piece of Chocolate cake etc...

What is the most interesting thing about you? Im Left handed and have curly hair.... beside that I can cry like a little baby, and most people think its a little wierd...

Who am I?
Joe Glass

Where am I from?
Salinas, CA

If a Christian, how did you become a Christian?
I have gone to church all my life since a small baby being taken by my parents. I became very religious, but also hypocritical in my religiosity. At the age of 28, I was convicted of being a hypocrite when reading a book, and it was one Sunday evening in January 1967, I "wrestled" with God about getting out of the church or turning my life over to Him. Yeah!!! He won or better said, I yielded, and He has been revealing Himself to me in so many ways since.

What is your favorite movie? Why?
It's A Wonderful Life because for an "old timer" like me, it epitomizes the heart and soul of America in the pre-WWII days.

Coke or Pepsi?
Diet Coke

What is the most interesting thing about you? [b]
I want to teach young students about "living life" for God at a Bible college for the rest of my life after having taught Engineering at Texas A&M and Cal Poly for almost 40 years.