living your calling: what on earth am i here for? · brian and susan frey, our wycliffe bible...
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Living Your Calling: What On Earth Am I Here For?
February 25/26 The Call is for YOU March 4/5 You are Called to be Loved March 11/12 You are Called to Belong March 18/19 You are Called to become Like Christ March 25/26 You are Called to Bless Others April 1/2 You are Called to be Sent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season in the life in the Church known as Lent; and the time when we will focus on “42 Days On Purpose”.
Wednesday night dinner will not be served; instead, we’ll have an all-church potluck at 6 pm. The Sanctuary will be open at 6:30 pm for quiet meditation, prayer and preparation for the service. The service will incorporate the optional imposition of ashes, as well as the Lord’s Supper.
Adult classes will not meet, but our regular Children’s Programs will meet concurrently; nursery care will also be available.
The Family Portrait
FEBRUARY 2017
Sermon Series
42 Days On Purpose
Do you know the answer to this question: ―If you are not growing, you are…‖? This month we begin the church-wide study, ―What On Earth Am I Here For‖? This is a question many of us would like to know the answer for ourselves. The campaign begins the weekend of February 25/26. There are many aspects to this campaign, including a sermon series aligned to the weekly topics, small group meetings to discuss the lessons, daily devotionals, the ability to get on line and learn even more about each devotional and much more!
Everyone participating will receive a book containing the daily devotionals, which will be handed out the weekends of February 18/19 and 25/26. A Kindle version of the daily devotional book is available on Amazon, if you prefer. There is also a weekly study
guide to help you learn even more from each lesson and to be used in your small group meetings. A $10 donation is requested to help cover the cost of these materials.
Small group meetings will have a HOST, a DVD to play and questions to discuss. See the article on page 2 in this newsletter. The first meetings for the small groups will be the week of February 26. We are looking for more HOST‘s!!
Why are we doing this study? In this year of rediscovery, we are helping you, our congregation, to Discover or Rediscover your purpose. Even if you have done Purpose Driven Life before, things have changed in the world, your life or your
family. And even if your life has not changed or you know your purpose, then come alongside of those who could use your help and experience! That‘s why we are using Rediscovery . . . and the book has changed in this new edition, as well.
Additionally, we want you to ask your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to attend this with you. There are many in this world waiting to be asked to attend a campaign like this. Most of us are more afraid of asking than they are afraid to say ―yes‖. Have an impact on someone you know…ask them if they want to participate. We have booklets explaining the first week of the study and door hangers (pick up from the table in the Lobby) to spread and help you ask.
Finally, in the sanctuary we have a tree on the east wall. As each of us discovers our purpose, we will fill out the leaves and add them to the tree. If 500+ people learn their purpose in the different areas we will discuss, this would be a lot of leaves! Once we are done with this study, we will send a picture to Rick Warren and show him how our study helped identify your purpose!
If you have questions regarding ―42 Days On Purpose‖, please ask!! You can ask Pastor Jerry, Tony Schenk, Morgan K e l l u m , D e b Sedbrook, Kelly Vath or Pastor Paul.
Books will be available in the lobby on
the weekends of February
18 & 25.
How to Register: Online (familyinchrist.com),
in the lobby, or email,
Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday Service Service
March 1 at March 1 at 7:00 pm7:00 pm
"Three Promises "Three Promises
When We Suffer"When We Suffer" from Job 12 and 13from Job 12 and 13
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Prayer On Purpose! Saturday, February 11
There has been so much positive feedback regarding opportunities to have all of the congregation meeting together. We will have another all-church gathering on Saturday February 11 for Prayer on Purpose. This will be an opportunity to walk and pray through the surrounding neighborhoods. And while we are doing this, we‘ll be hanging door hangers for the 42 Days on Purpose campaign. Plan to meet at the church at 3:30 pm for snacks and soft drinks. We will pray for our walk. We will pray for the Family in Christ community who shared their time and service for the walk, and pray for homes who receive the ―What On Earth Am I Here For‖ door hanger. Street assignments and door hangers will then be handed out to as many teams as we have!
We‘ll all return to the church by 4:45 and have a special prayer service from 5 to 6 pm (this Saturday, February 11 ONLY) led by the 42 Days on Purpose Prayer Team. There will be prayers for our congregation, the Pastor and Leaders in our church, the FIC community, and for the Lord to reveal to each of us our specific purpose. During this time, we‘ll share testimonies of the Neighborhood Walk and the prayers spoken. We will pray for what God can reveal to our community during the campaign journey. Come join the walk! Come join us in prayer! YOU are needed!!
Discussion and Small Groups We're in the final countdown to our "42 Days on Purpose" campaign! I hope that you are getting excited about the powerful connections and purpose-filled spiritual growth that has the potential of occurring during this 6-week study. One component that I believe is essential to getting the most out of this book is having an opportunity to dialogue with others about what you are learning, how you are challenged and the changes you want to see in your life. What does that "others" look like? At the very least, it's you and a friend connecting over coffee with the intent to dig a little deeper in the book. Or better yet, how about meeting once a week with a small group to discuss that week's theme and hear other‘s perspectives? Take a moment and consider who you might intentionally meet with over the course of the event. If you feel like a group would be a good fit for you, you can check out our current groups and select a time and place that fits your schedule.
Whether it's two of you meeting together or ten, I want to make certain that you have all the resources to make these six weeks life changing. There will be a HOST Training session on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 pm at FIC to hand out resources, answer questions and connect you with other HOSTS. Come a little earlier at 6 pm and have dinner. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend so that we can have a head count for dinner.
If you have younger children, consider one of the Tuesday night options at Family in Christ. “Dive-In” is a great program for them while you meet with other adults. To make it easier, you can come at 6 and eat together as a family. For more information about dinner or to rsvp, please contact Margie ([email protected]). For more information regarding “Dive-In”, contact the Children’s Ministry team ([email protected]).
Morgan Kellum, Life Group Coordinator [email protected]
If you don't see a time or place that works, consider hosting a group. You can sign up to host online, or stop by the table in the lobby to sign up or ask questions.
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Midweek Dinners
Beginning at 6 pm through 6:30, dinner is served on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A suggested donation ($5 per adult, $2 for kids, $14 max per family, or please give what you can), helps to offset food expenses. Please note that parents need to supervise their children during dinner.
Tuesday meals and “Dive In” Children‘s program are scheduled to resume February 21 when the Marriage Prep Course starts. Dinner will also be available for those participating in any of the 42 Days on Purpose groups meeting at the church on Tuesday nights, beginning February 28.
Wednesday meals are available whether you are participating in any programs or not. If you need to get your kids or yourself to class by 6:30, it makes that process a whole lot easier, but is also an opportunity to simply enjoy fellowship and a night out of the kitchen!
February Menus: Wednesdays only on February 1, 8, 15 Wednesday, February 1
Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, green beans, salad bar
Wednesday, February 8 Chicken ‗n Stuffing or Pizza Ragu Casserole, vegetable, salad bar
Wednesday, February 15 Hot Dogs / Chili Dog toppings, pasta salad, veggies, chips
Tuesday Night Dinners return (different menus on last 2 Wednesdays)
Tuesday, February 21 Italian Night w/spaghetti, salad,
garlic bread
Tuesday, February 28 Extensive Soup & Salad Bar (mac n cheese kid option)
Please RSVP to [email protected] if new to the dinner count.
Beginning February 21
Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:15 pm Dinner @ 6 pm
Are you or someone you know newly engaged? Exploring the idea of getting married? Been married before or about to begin your first marriage? The Marriage Preparation Course is designed to give you the best possible start. Each session consists of a practical talk and a t ime for discussion between you and your partner. Background music ensures that you can chat in complete privacy. You will never be asked to s h a r e a n y t h i n g a b o u t y o u r relationship with anyone other than your partner.
The course is based on Christian principles, but designed for all couples with or without a church background. You do not need to be getting married in a church to come.
Plan to begin each session with dinner at 6:00 pm (see details on page to the left; donations to offset food costs are appreciated) before your class session begins. Our ―Dive -In‖ program for children is also available.
Please register on our website: www.familyinchrist.com
Contact Jerry Chesser for more information
Come As You Are
If you just need some quiet time with God or someone to pray with you, stop by the Sanctuary on Tuesday evenings between 4 and 6 pm (new times) to pray. Come for 10 minutes; come for as long as you wish. This is not designed to be a formal service, just a quiet space to converse with God.
News from the Freys in Papua New Guinea
Brian and Susan Frey, our Wycliffe Bible Translators, will be coming back to the states from the Ukarumpa region for their furlough! They are looking for a rental from June 2017 through March 2018 that will accommodate their family of five. If you can help with accommodations please contact Judy Jorden ([email protected]).
Our annual quilt auction fundraiser will be February 11/12 and February 18/19. Four quilts will be part of a silent auction; the proceeds will be used to purchase batting, backing fabrics and
other supplies for this ministry. This is also a chance to see all the quilts we have worked on this past year. After the four quilts are auctioned off, the rest of the donation quilts will be divided between the following agencies: Family Tree (women in crisis), The Gathering Place (homeless shelter), Maple Star Colorado (specialized foster care), Children's Hospital (NICU baby quilts) and Growing Home (a ministry that helps homeless families transition into permanent housing). For more information, see the article on page 6.
Wednesday, February 22 GEMS Pancake Dinner
Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday Potluck Dinner
(bring a dish to share before the service)
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Sunday Mornings This time is used to teach 6th-12th grade students how to read the Bible in a relevant way that helps them connect with God and each other.
9:00 am: 1 - 2 Thessalonians 10:30 am: Unique Looks into the Bible and Devotions and 42 Days on Purpose discussion.
Middle School: Scary, Gross, and Weird Stories from the Bible ―What about the unfamiliar characters? The unlikely accounts? Do you know just how offbeat and uncomfortable some parts of the Bible can be? How terrifying? How... dare we say it...weird?‖
High School: The Dare ―I DARE YOU! In this moment I challenge you to become something you have always wanted but only dreamed about.‖ And then continues to show readers how to do this in the power of God each week. We'll be going through step by step this amazingly practical, engaging and relevant book for High School students each week in our new fun space called "The Cabin".
42 Days on Purpose: Coinciding with FIC as a whole church, the youth will be participating in the 6-week journey through the renowned 42 Days on Purpose book. At the 10:30 service starting on February 26, both high school and middle school will split in discussion groups to discover more about their own purpose for being here on Earth. There will be videos, readings, discussion, and more. Don‘t miss out on a transformative six weeks.
Youth Group: Sundays - 4 to 6 pm
Connect with us! Each night this season includes a fun and creative game, a segment of worship and prayer, and either a relevant message or small group discussions. Plus the occasional free food! You won‘t want to miss the fun, so come and join us. February will include large group nights with our high school and middle school students, iron group nights, which is where we meet in small groups, and a super bowl party that you will not want to miss. We hope to see you there each week.
"Lift Students will Lift Him
who Lifts us to Lift others."
Student Ministries Grades 6 —12
Carrie Evans, Director [email protected] or
Wes Jones, Leader [email protected]
303-466-7770 ext. 205
Who is ready for a fantastic February? There are many exciting things happening here at LIFT Ministries. We have our regular gatherings every Sunday from 4-6. These gatherings and opportunities for youth include: large group, Iron groups, Super Bowl party, mission trip meeting, and more. Please be aware of the mission trip meeting date (February 19, 6:00-7:30) if you are a part of the mission team. In addition, we will be holding an event February 24 & 25 called “30 Hour Famine.” This event is designed to raise awareness for world poverty and hunger. In partnership with youth groups around the entire country, LIFT Ministries will begin a 30-hour fast on the 24th at 12:00 pm, and it will finish after service on the 25th at 6:00 pm. Contact Wes, Carrie, or T.O.M. for more information on any of these events.
Please get connected to our new Facebook page for all the latest updates by choosing to like our new page:
Family in Christ - LIFT Student Ministries.
Get excited for our upcoming series for the next two months: BATTLE!
This new series incorporates many things about what our call of duty is to God,
what it looks like to be a soldier for Christ, how we train, battle, and respond to pain, and the how to deal with the battles and
circumstances life throws at us.
You won’t want to miss a single week.
The Cabin Express Have you seen our upgraded new room we call ―The Cabin?‖ If not, come check out the amazing work we did on the new reclaimed wood wall. The goal of The Cabin is to create a coffee shop-like atmosphere where students can gather to discuss life, God, and of course, have fun. In addition, we are now selling drinks and snacks at both the morning services and Youth Group on Sundays. Bring some money; all of the proceeds go to funding our Compassion Child in Ghana, Augustina. There is a billboard devoted to her in The Cabin. Please take the time to see what God is doing in her life and be a part in changing it.
This photo is from our 30-hour famine two years ago. You don‘t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to grow closer as a community and help those in need around the world.
30-Hour Famine
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Little Lambs Nursery Ministry infants & toddlers / 0 — 4 years
Available at all worship services, our little ones will grow in faith through an interactive program that includes Bible stories, singing praise, play, and prayer.
The Nursery can always use more volunteers during all services. Help nurture our littlest members and give their parents a chance to be filled with meaningful and undistracted worship, without their kiddos.
Please contact Angela to volunteer. Angela Schenk, Director ([email protected])
Saturdays at
5:00 pm
Kids Rock is a children's program that meets each Saturday night. The children experience exciting Bible stories, music, memory verses and games.
Children’s Ministry 303-466-7770 ext. 209
Kelly Vath, Tonya Baker, Courtney Rich, Sheila Shea
Sundays 10:30 am
Join us for our Deep Blue curriculum. Children will get to know Christ and the Bible through fun games, crafts and group learning activities. Classroom ages are:
Pre-school — 3 and 4 year olds Age 5 and Kindergarteners
1st and 2nd graders 3rd, 4th and 5th graders
Sundays 9:00 am Instead of a more traditional Sunday school class, W.O.W. teaches Bible messages in a new and action-driven way in a group setting. This is a great option to keep your kids engaged if you attend worship and/or an adult class during both hours. Instead of children doing the same Sunday school class twice at 9 and 10:30, they will get two completely different lessons and settings! This gives you, the parents, an opportunity to worship at 9 and participate in M.O.R.E at 10:30! WIN!!
If you have questions or wish to volunteer, please visit our Children‘s Information Desk or email us at [email protected].
Wednesday Night Programs 6:30 - 8:15 pm
(Dinner available starting at 6:00 - see article on page 3 for details)
Boys (Cadets) and girls (GEMS) 1st through 5th grade will have the chance to earn badges, participate in community outreach, partake in Wednesday Night Programs off-site and grow in their faith through music, games, crafts and projects. Younger children ages 4 and 5 will have the opportunity to learn of God‘s love through games, songs and year-long craft activities and also participate in off-site activities in Kingdom Kids. Dues are collected to assist in covering the program costs, which includes: Badge Materials (GEMS & Cadets Only), craft supplies, curriculum and weekly materials.
Children's Communion
Class This annual class begins February 5 and continue all four Sundays in February during the 10:30 service. During these 4 weeks, children will have hands-on experiences in understanding the b i b l i c a l b a c k g r oun d f o r communion and why it ' s important still. Children will make their own grape juice, have a Seder meal and participate in many more related activities. Children in grades 2 to 6 are welcome to attend. No registration is required but it is important to attend all four classes. Questions? Contact Sheila at 303-465-3534.
2017 Summer VBS - Save the Dates!
PEAK Sports Camp June 19 - 23
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visit our website for more details and registration!
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The Family Portrait is a publication of Family in Christ Community Church. Articles, contributions, and suggestions are welcome; submit to [email protected]. A Word or Publisher document is preferred. Editorial license may be invoked based on space or content.
March Issue deadline: February 16 Electronic Distribution by February 23
Hard copies available in the Lobby by February 25/26
NEW - Adult Tai Chi Class Fridays, beginning February 10, 3 to 3:30 pm
No commitment, come as often as you wish. Learn gentle movements that help with mind—body coordination, balance and muscle tone. More info at T.O.M. (Tower of Ministry) by the Welcome Center.
Stretch & Strengthening Join us every Tuesday from 6:30 — 7:30 pm at Family in Christ. These stretching activities help you increase your flexibility, improve your balance and breathing, and to relax. It's also a lot of fun and FREE!
Quilt Ministry Join us at Family in Christ, room 159 on the west side of the church, from 10 am - 3 pm on the third Friday of the month. Help construct simple quilts to be donated to women and children in crisis. Come for just an hour or two or the whole day. With notice, childcare can be arranged. Questions? Call Cheryl Holliday (303-438-9081). February 17, March 17
Potluck and Game Night Friday, March 3,
beginning at 6:00 pm
One way to ―get closer‖ in 2017 is to spend fellowship time together. Game Nights are a great opportunity to do just that. After a potluck dinner, it's a time to play your favorite board or card games (bring them) or learn some new ones. Our resident gaming expert, Dave Jones, and fellow gamers teach them and/or play them with us. There are games for all ages, including grade school kids. Childcare for the younger kids can be provided, if requested by February 28. Please email Angela at [email protected].
We start with a potluck at 6 pm; the games start around 7 pm. It's the perfect fellowship event to invite that spouse, neighbor, or coworker to visit our church in a less threatening environment first. This can be both your IN and your OUT moment! Please join us for this always fun time and get to know others at Family in Christ.
Parents of Teens (from our Student Ministries Leaders) Parents, thank you for all you do in your child‘s life. You play a vital role in developing them into the beautiful child of God He has created them to be. Throughout this month, we have many prayer requests we could use your support in. As we move forward in 2017, pray that the Gospel of Christ reaches anybody and everybody that comes to our group or is known by a member of our group. Pray for our mission team as we begin to put all of the details together for our trip and auction. Finally, pray lives here and around the world are transformed through our 30-hour fast we are doing at the end of the month.
If you are interested in connecting with other youth parents, please contact Brett or Morgan Kellum. More information can be found on the youth counter at the East wing of the church.
Book Club News The Book Club will meet Monday, February 20 at 7:00 pm at the home of Sheila Shea (303-465-3634) to discuss the book " H is for Hawk" by Helen Macdonald. All are welcome.
Doing Life Together
Men’s Ministry Saturdays
7 — 8:30 am at Family in Christ
We have entered in to a new study called ―Stepping Up‖. This is a powerful video series and small group discussion each week. Come join us and see for yourself just how challenging this series really is!! Saturdays @ 7am and the coffee is always ready by 6:38 am, if you want to come and talk for a while.
Annual Men’s Retreat Date: February 17—19
Theme: Rediscovering God’s Will Where: Glacier View Ranch
Cost: $99 (Scholarships available)
Activity: No Rules Pinewood Derby
Registration: on-line and at the sign-up table
Jerry Chesser, Pastor – Adult Ministries [email protected] 303-525-1009
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Looking for a community of mothers with young children? A place to experience authentic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible? Come to MOPS! MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers (birth through kindergarten). We meet twice a month from September to May to listen to great speakers, have good discussions, support each other, and relax while our children enjoy our terrific childcare. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:00 to 11:30 am; childcare opens at 8:45. For more details, go to: www.familyinchrist.com/mops/
IF:Gathering: February 3 & 4, 2017 IF:Gathering seeks to gather, equip,
and unleash women to live out God’s calling on their lives
What is IF:Gathering? It's a two day live-simulcast event hosted here at Family in Christ, joining with other women from around the world in worship and in studying God's Word. This year we'll be digging deeper into the Book of Acts, the early church and the apostles. Join us as we learn more about the simple lives of the apostles in the early church, the way they served each other through quiet acts of faith, and how the power of God was on their lives.
We‘ll have an informational table at all services January 28/29. Come say ―Hi‖ and get info on signing up; ask us any questions you may have! (For more information: Christine McKee at [email protected].) We are excited to see how God will move through the women of Family in Christ during IF:Gathering. We hope so much to see you there!!
Wednesday Night Study: Women of Faith's Study Guide Series titled
“Encouraging One Another” Room 159, 6:30 pm (dinner available at 6 pm, see page 3)
(NO class on Ash Wednesday, March 1)
―Encouragement is to a friendship what confetti is to a party. It‘s light, refreshing and fun, and you always end up finding little pieces of it stuck to you later.‖ Nicole Johnson
God planned ahead for all your gloomy days. In fact, He‘s arranged for encouragement to be right there, waiting for you to discover it. You only need to know where to look! In this 12— week study, search the Scriptures for all God's encouraging love notes to us as we hear from Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Barbara Johnson, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells, Patsy Clairmont and Nicole Johnson. Cost of the book is $7.99.
This is a ―drop-in‖ type of Bible study as each chapter is inclusive; participants still need the study guide for the weeks they attend.
Register on-line (www.familyinchrist.com) For more info, contact Joyce, [email protected].
Tuesday Night Study: Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break
by Kelly Minton (8 weeks) Start date: February 21
Dinner available at 6 pm, (see page 3) as well as,
Dive In Children‘s program at 6:30 pm (in support of adult ministries)
Book may be purchased from LifeWay or Amazon for $12.99
Nehemiah's heart was so broken for those in need that he left the comfort of his Persian palace to help them. Like Kelly's other studies in the Living Room Series, you'll find authentic Bible teaching, recipes, and a relational approach. Nehemiah also includes 7 video sessions and real-life ways to put feet to your faith. Are you ready to let God break your heart for a hurting, lost world and move you in compassion to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Register on-line or contact Megan at [email protected].
Women's Ministry
Upcoming MOPS Meetings:
February 2: Love in the Trenches Jamison Durbin and her husband, Troy, together address the challenges of keeping your marriage healthy while raising children. Connection in the Trenches examines the number one priority in marriage – connection – what impedes it, and strategies for maintaining it.
February 16: Favorite Things Each mama will bring something that she just cannot live without. She will be sharing this item and its importance to her with the group, then passing it along to another mama to enjoy and use!
Family in Christ Community Christian Reformed Church
11355 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80020
www.familyinchrist.com 303-466-7770
Office hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Worship Services: Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am & 10:30 am Children‘s Programs
Nursery/Family Worship Room available at all services
Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings Dinner at 6 pm / Programs for Children & Adults at 6:30 pm
during the school year
Middle & Senior High Youth Sunday Mornings 9 & 10:30 am Sunday Evenings 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Adult Ministries Jerry Chesser—Adult Ministries Pastor
303-525-1009 [email protected]
Judy Jorden—Community Outreach 303-466-7770
Morgan Kellum—Life Groups 303-818-3727
Julie Walden—Enfolding 303-517-3638
Char Campbell—Women’s Ministry 303-947-5608
Margie Bessler—Mid-week Dinners 303-431-2988
Children’s Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 209
Kelly Vath Children’s Ministry Lead
303-562-7003 [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinators Sheila Shea
303-465-3634 [email protected]
Courtney Rich 720-884-6495
Tonya Baker 720-917-5259
Nursery Ministries Angela Schenk 303-910-3911
Our MISSION as a Family in Christ: With Prayer and God‘s Spirit as our source of power, we will work toward turning the unchurched into attenders, attenders into members, members into disciples, disciples into ministers, and ministers into reproducers. All to the glory of God.
Our VISION as a Family in Christ is to build a Christian community
where others can come to SEE Christ . . . KNOW Christ . . .
GROW in Christ . . . SERVE Christ . . . SHARE Christ . . .
so that we might fully become a Family in Christ.
Paul Jorden—Senior Pastor 303-466-7770, ext. 203 [email protected]
Carmen Braaksma—Office Manager 303-466-7770, ext. 201 [email protected]
Randy Borden—Facilities 303-466-7770, ext. 207
JoAnn Bjorem—Financials 303-466-7770, ext. 202 [email protected]
Katie Barnhart—Website, App, Communications [email protected]
Worship, Music & Technology Tony N. Schenk—Pastor
303-466-7770, ext. 204 [email protected]
Matt Rich—-Asst. Worship Director [email protected]
Student Ministries 303-466-7770, ext. 205
Carrie Evans—Student Ministries Pastor [email protected]
Wes Jones—Student Ministries Leader [email protected]
Family in Christ Council
Terry Bessler (2019) 720-837-9556
Jim Decker (2017) 720-428-0974
Bob Handwerk (2018) [email protected]
Philip Jongejan (2019) 720-364-6728
Brett Kellum (2019) 303-818-4059
Becky Scudder (2019) [email protected]
Aaron Smith (2018) 720-425-7474
Julie Walden (Elder-at-Large) 303-517-3638
ELDERS Dan Clark (2019) [email protected] 586-201-5360
Lenny Garcia (2017) 303-469-2928
Paul Karr (2017) 303-465-0996,
Brian Mapes (2019) 720-201-7121
Robin McCarthy (2019) 303-940-6411
Brian McKee (2018) 720-231-7039
Rick Sedbrook (2017) 303-469-3163
Rhett Stephens (2018) 720-261-1031
Kathy Wingfield (2018) 303-469-6821
DEACONS
The Council of Family in Christ consists of lay people elected to serve as Elders or Deacons for a 3-year term. Along with Pastor Paul, the Council works together for the w e l f a r e o f t h e congregation and to foster community outreach.
The role of Elder is one of shepherding the flock and encouraging them to understand their calling to care for and support one another.
The role of Deacon is servant-oriented, to offer mercy, and oversee the benevolence ministry.
Photos to help put a face with a name of each Council member are available by the coat racks at the west end of the church.
Family in Christ Ministry Team