About Our Former Children’s Minister/Office Manager

Spiritual Journey

Accepted Christ as personal Lord and Savior at the age of 14 during a youth activity on Halloween. Baptized at the age of 15. Called into the ministry in 1998 therefore went back to bible college to prepare for ministry and graduated in 2001.

Family

Marlene is the oldest daughter of Mariano and Anna Gaston. Father passed away at the age of 16 therefore mother raised both daughters. Sister is Mayrose Gaston. Marlene was born and raised in Hawaii.

Interests

· Cross Stitching and Gardening
· Love to collect Precious Moments

Favorite Things

· Music – All kinds of Christian music
· TV Show – Love to watch Filipino shows on the Filipino Channel and old shows such as Family Matters
· Food - Chinese especially Dim Sum and Thai
· Drink – Coffee especially from Coffee Bean
· Movies – Romantic Comedies
· Pastime – Reading a book or cross stitching
· Card Game – Phase 10

Education

· Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida Attended: 1991-1995 Major: Nursing
· Denver Business College, Honolulu, Hawaii Attended: 1995 – 1996 Major: Medical Office Administration, Degree: Associates of Science Medical Office Administration
· West Coast Baptist Bible College, Lancaster, California Attended: 1999 - 2001 Major: Bible/Elementary Education Degree: Bible / Elementary Education

Ministry Experience

· 1994-1999 – Ohana Baptist Church; Honolulu, Hawaii - Sunday School Teacher
· 1999-2001 – Lancaster Baptist Church; Lancaster. - Bus Ministry for Children
· 2001-2004 - Friendship Christian Schools; Ewa, Hawaii – 1 st grade Teacher
· 2005-present- First Baptist Church, Honolulu, Hawaii – Children’s Ministry

Awards & Recognition

· Alpha Beta Honor Society

Mayrose, Marlene, Anna