Christmas Greetings From JOL Teaching Staff  

May your blessings multiply as you share the gladness of Christmas, HOPE: the spirit of Christmas, PEACE: the heart of Christmas, LOVE with family and friends throughout the coming year. I truly miss you and wish you all a very happy and blessed Holiday Season.

Annie Sueda

Merry Christmas to you and your family! It has always been so nice to meet you at Joy of Learning class. Each one of you is very special to me. I pray that God will bless you with peace and happiness always.

Makiko Dua

Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas and pray that the love of Christ Jesus fill the New Year with hope and peace to all.

Heidi Ichiuji

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my enthusiastic learners: Chieko, Fusako, Kiyoko, Rika, Tomoko, and Yoshimi. May you be blessed with JOY at Christmas and HOPE in the New Year. With love from your teacher.

Irene Yonemura

As we draw near to December 25th, let us remember it is the birthday; it is the birthday of our SAVIOUR. He is our Redeemer, the Lover of our soul and the BRIGHT and MORNING STAR. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ruth Ellis & Alice Deguchi

I cannot believe it has been nine years since I began as a volunteer teacher in the Joy of Learning. What a blessing it has been to me having gained the opportunity to communicate with the various personalities. I praise the leadership responsible for such a meritous job in the Joy of Learning. Holiday Greetings to all!

Dixie Ishikawa

Many blessing to you and your family this Christmas season as the love our unchanging God surrounds and holds you! Praying that your Christmas will be filled with much love, happiness and blessed by the wonderful promise God fulfilled when He sent His Son Jesus. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Rose Tamura

Alleluia, praise the Lord! Blessed be the Baby Jesus born on Christmas Day. Countless stars twinkled in the vast sky, but our special star shone so bright over the stable Jesus was born. God blessed us with God¡Çs only Son who showed us God¡Çs love for His people on this earth. Merry Christmas to all at this special Nativity Season. May Keiko, Rie, Shizuka, Yukiko, and all of us have a joyous and happy Christmas Season.

Raiko Okada

The sights and sounds of Christmas bring excitement to the heart of every young child¡Ä"Santa's on his way." Parents, grandparents and friend are all rushing to buy that perfect gift, planning that perfect Christmas dinner. What a joyful and exciting time. The most beautiful part of this celebration is the reason for Christmas. We are celebrating Jesus¡Ç birthday. Let us share this story with our family and friends. May your New Year be filled with love, happiness and good health. Mele Kalekimaka! (Merry Christmas in Hawaiian)

Betty Takahashi, Dean

The following is a note that Akiko Minamiya wrote to Joy of Learning staff as her homework assignment : "What I am Thankful for¡Ä"

Dear JOL Members and Staff,

How do I say thank you for all the hospitality, kindness and caring you have shown me as I attend the JOL classes.

I always enjoy the whole program which includes my English class, singing songs, learning about the bible and learning about American culture and history.

More over my three year old son, Takehiro, loves to play with lots of his friends in childcare. He really enjoys himself very much during my class times.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and love. Merry Christmas!

Akiko Minamiya
Mrs. Betty Takahashi's class