Irma Bates
Director of Children's Ministry
Office: 714-288-4490
In 25 words or so, Describe what you do at St.John's
It is my responsibility to implement ministry opportunities for children from birth to age 5 to fulfill the St. John's mission to deliver the restorative hope of Jesus.
Tell us a story of how you have seen God moving through your ministry
I am able to see generations of St. John's at work. " Tell your children about it in years to come, and let your children tell their children. Pass the story down from generation to generation." Joel 1:3 We are at the ground level of faith building and it's a great opportunity we are blessed to be a part of.
Hobbies - Interests
cooking, baking, taking photos, watching movies, anything with my family & hiking
My favorite team is
Los Angeles Angels & Seattle Seahawks
My favorite spot in Orange is
Smoked for dinner or walking in antique shops with my husband
Favorite Bible verse / Life Verse
" A wise woman builds her house, while a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands." Proverbs 14:1
Favorite quote
" The gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it simply needs to be let out of it's cage."
-Charles H. Spurgeon