Manuel (Sonny) C. Carreira Jr.

Family and Background:

Born Honolulu Hawaii 1953 from a family who have been in Hawaii since 1883 and were originally from Sao Miguel (Azores) Portugal, raised in Cupertino, Ca. Graduated from Lynbrook High 1971, De Anza Jr. College 1974, University of Phoenix BSBA 1984. Married 36 years, 3 children all have graduated from college and married. 4 grandchildren

Ministry role at Valley:

Currently involved with 2nd service music ministry. Have led men's group in Operation Timothy

Current occupation and interest:

Purchasing Supervisor. Interest are reading, home improvement projects and traveling.

Testimony:

I came to accept the Lord in September 1972 at the Basic Youth Conflicts Seminar in Oakland. I have walked with the Lord through prayer, studying the scriptures, outreach and music.