The Beginning
What year was Evergreen Baptist Church started?
1925
What happened to many church members during World War II?
They were sent to internment camps
What does “The Hive” mean for Evergreen?
It means the church split into two churches so more people could worship
Who was Nagano Chapel named after?
Paul and Florence Nagano
What does the name 'Evergreen' remind us of?
That God's love never fades—just like an evergreen tree!
What was the name of the pastor who helped start the church?
Rev. E. H Jones
What year did the church reopen after the war?
1945
In what year did the church “hive” into two?
1996
Why was the Nagano Chapel built?
To honor the people who rebuilt the church after WWII
Where did the church move to in 1988?
Rosemead
Where was the first church located?
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
What was one of the first things the church did when members came back from camp?
They started worshipping again in a different building.
What were the names of the two churches after the hive?
Evergreen LA and Evergreen SGV
What year was the Nagano Chapel dedicated?
2015
What fun event does the church have every fall?
Fall Festival!
What group of people did the church originally serve?
Japanese families in Los Angeles
What year did the church change its name to Evergreen Baptist Church?
1949
What is a real beehive like, and how does that remind us of the church?
A beehive is full of hardworking bees that work together, just like the two churches!
What is one thing the Nagano Chapel reminds us of?
Faith, hope, and keeping the church strong for future generations
Name one country Evergreen has sent missions teams to.
Japan, Congo, or Mexico
Before Evergreen was built, where did Rev. Jones visit families to tell them about Jesus?
In their homes
Why did so many new people come to the church after the war?
People needed support, friends, and a place to worship again
What happened at church right before the Hive?
The church grew so big that it needed to become two churches!
What special group of people does the chapel honor?
The Nisei generation—young Japanese Americans who helped rebuild the church
How old is Evergreen Baptist Church in 2025?
100 years!