Daniel Malabuyo Elder danielmalabuyo@newharborchurch.com Biography Daniel was born in the Philippines in 1977. He grew up in a Christian family, and his mom was very involved in music ministry in their church. He moved to the U.S. in 1991 and became really involved with the youth group at a church in Vallejo. Daniel committed to follow Jesus after high school in 1997 and joined the worship team at the church and led the praise and worship time for the youth ministry. In 2000, Daniel stepped into a youth director position and continued until God lead him to New Harbor in 2005. He plugged in as soon as he could in youth and music ministry. Daniel married Lisa in 2006. God has blessed them and answered many of their prayers—especially their twins, Rebekah and Ryan, who were born in February 2009. Daniel still serves in the music ministry and enjoys leading the church into a time of praising and worshiping God through music. Favorite Things I enjoy eating out or driving with my wife. It gives us the opportunity to talk without the distractions of everyday household responsibilities and TV. I love watching my kids grow and playing and spending time with them. I like playing roller hockey on Saturday mornings, going to Sharks games, watching movies, playing board games with family, long trips, and my pipefitting job. I'm loving the life that God has given me. He's awesome! Life Scriptures "Be careful then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices… Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2