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Eric has a long and diverse background as a musician and worship leader.   He loves helping people discover and develop gifts in music that let them experience the joy of serving the Lord in worship. Also a middle-school math teacher, he lives in Long Beach with his wife Pam who is also a teacher.  They have three grown children, Max, Abbey, and Grace.

Music is among the greatest gifts of beauty created and given to us by our loving Lord.  Music in worship can soften our hearts, enliven our spirits and make us want to clap our hands or dance like David before the Lord (or at least tap our toes!). As we find in the Psalms, lyrics are prayers, and In the words of Augustine, when we sing we pray twice.  Music in worship helps us encounter the love, truth and beauty of God all at the same time.  

There are many ways to serve our community’s life of worship, through instrumental music, through singing, through media. 

If you feel a calling in your heart to serve in worship, be encouraged to speak to Eric between services, or send him an email at ericbheilman@gmail.com. 

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Nycette has been part of the Resurrection Lutheran Church and RHLS community since the late 1990s. Throughout the years, she has served in a variety of roles across the preschool, church, and school, including teaching and leadership positions, most recently serving as RHLS’s WASC Accreditation Coordinator for the past 12 years. As Principal, Nycette is committed to providing caring and consistent leadership, supporting RHLS teachers and staff, strengthening partnerships with families, and helping every student learn, grow, feel valued, and thrive in a safe and Christ-centered environment.

I have been part of the Riviera Hall Lutheran Preschool family since 2013 and have loved watching our community grow over the years. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Pepperdine University. Teaching and supporting children has always been a calling in my life, and I feel honored to step in and serve our families and staff. My faith is at the center of everything I do and guides the way I lead and care for our community.

​Audie Diggs, MBA, M.Div., brings more than a decade of experience in Christian education, ministry, and organizational leadership. He has served in several leadership capacities at Oaks Christian School, with responsibilities spanning Spiritual Life, World Missions, Community Service, and student development.

Audie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Organizational Leadership. His approach to education is rooted in his Christian faith and a commitment to cultivating school communities where students are known, challenged, and cared for.

Above all, Audie desires that his leadership and life reflect a wholehearted pursuit of God and point others toward the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is grateful to join the Riviera Hall Lutheran School community and looks forward to serving its students, families, faculty, and staff.

Shane Cherry has been the Sound Engineer at Resurrection Lutheran Church since 2012.  He was born in England, and has two sisters, one his twin, and a brother.  After grammar school, Shane joined Rank Xerox Ltd as an Engineering Apprentice, and worked there while studying for a Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Birmingham Polytechnic, UK.  Shane continued to work for Rank Rochester NY in 1987.   In 1988, he moved permanently to the US, located to Los Angeles, and continued his tenure as a Senior Design Engineer at Xerox Agency in a technical capacity. 

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Shane has two daughters and lives in Torrance.

"I feel very blessed to be a part of this church."

Clara is Bilingual and a classically trained musician and performer with over 20 years of experience teaching instrumental music to both beginning and advanced students.  Clara joined RLC in May of 2023. She plays the organ for multiple church's on Sunday mornings. She is passionate about making musicianship accessible to all ages and skill levels, she also uses dynamic teaching methods tailored to the individuals. Her areas of expertise include piano, organ, and voice, with a Master’s in Music at 2008. Fluent in English and Korean.

Janet Thomas started her career in the corporate world in Human Resources.  However, her love for children and music inspired her to further her studies in music and early childhood development.  In 2001, Janet made the decision to leave her corporate job to teach music full time.  As a music instructor she has taught pre-school and elementary age music classes, private piano lessons, children's mini musicals and the RLC Christmas play.  She has been a Sunday School teacher for many years at RLC.  As of 2019, she became the Sunday School Coordinator and Kids Klub Director.

Mario Chocoj has been the Custodian at Resurrection Lutheran Church since August 19, 1999.  He and his wife of 25 years, Victoria, have two children, Karla and Luis.  Mario holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theology, and has continued to pursue a Masters degree in Psychology.  He is a Pastor and teaches leadership training in both Central and South America .  Mario enjoys being a positive influence to the church family members.

Nacole Motley has worked with children for over 20 years, ranging in ages from 5 to 16 years old. She has worked as Director of an after school program, children’s party Host, and camp counselor. Nacole is CPR and AED certified, and has training in First Aid. Nacole is currently attending West Los Angeles College and taking classes in Child Development. She is working towards becoming a Speech Pathologist. Nacole looks forward to working with your family.