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The focus of Adult Ministries is to come along side of you, offering encouragement, support, chances to grow spiritually, and opportunities to serve God and the body of Christ. We know that getting connected to others is a wonderful way to have that happen. We encourage you to explore the possibilities, enjoy new friendships, and reach out to serve others.
Alpha Ministry– This course gives people an opportunity to Explore Christianity, in a fun, accepting, non-threatening environment. It is about building friendships, having interesting conversations, finding a place where you can ask perplexing questions without feeling judged, and sharing experiences and opinions. Alpha runs for 10 weeks at a time and is offered twice a year, on Wednesday nights.
Serving Opportunities:
- Group Leaders –You don’t have to be a Bible scholar, just someone who is willing to listen and develop friendships with others. You will facilitate a discussion, based on the video, with your group.
- Set up and Tear Down –Dinner and groups meet in the sanctuary. Chairs need to be stacked and moved so 8-10 dinner tables can be set up. This can be set up anytime after Sunday services. Also need a crew to clean up and prepare the sanctuary for worship after each class.
- Song Leaders –Lead the singing either with an instrument or vocall
- Video and Sound–Run the sound system and video during group meetings.
- Welcome Hosts –Provide a welcoming atmosphere by developing friendships and caring for people.
Contact:Becky Scudder –
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– 303-280-8770
Book Club–Indulge your passion for reading, meet new people, and share in the discussion of a “good read” with the rest of the group. Book selections are done by the group. The Book Club meets in various homes on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Serving Opportunities:
- Discussion Leader – As a member of this group, you have the option of selecting a book to be read and discussed. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and knowledge with other group members as you lead the discussion.
- Hosts – Open up your home on a rotating schedule for this small group to meet for discussion.
Contact:Sheila Shea –
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– 303-465-3634
Card Ministry –If you love making handmade cards, then this ministry is for you. The card ministry exists to provide our ministry leaders with handmade cards used to bring well wishes, words of encouragement, express gratitude, celebrations, etc. We also have cards available for the congregation’s personal use. Their $3 donation per card is used to replenish supplies for this ministry. We currently meet on the 2nd & 4th Monday from 6:30-8:30pm at Carmen Braaksma's home. On the months when there is a 5th Monday we get together and have a potluck.
Serving Opportunities:
- Handmade Card Donor – Many experienced card makers have their own supplies readily available and would like to participate in this ministry but their schedule does not allow them to participate in our regular group meetings. We would let you know what types of cards are needed and you can create them from your own environment and donate them to our church.
- Workshop Demonstrator – As a demonstrator you can share your creativity and help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments that make a difference in the lives of others. You do this by creating a design and preparing the supplies to produce cards at our regular group meetings.
- Workshop Participant – As a participant you attend a group meeting and prepare the cards as directed by the demonstrator. This is a chance to learn from others and release your God-given creativity. We all have it, even if you think you don’t. You might be surprised with your talents once you’ve made your first card.
Contact:Carmen Braaksma –
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– 303-425-7499
Life Groups – Acts 2:42 talks of people in the first century church devoting themselves to “the fellowship.” The Greek word used for fellowship is “Koinonia.” Living in and for the Koinonia for God’s glory is what life as a Christian is all about. We are part of the Body of Christ and we do life together. Life Groups are places where we intentionally seek to live in Koinonia. In Life Groups people study, have fun, support and encourage, and serve together. Our goal is that everyone at FIC would experience life in Koinonia and we know of no better way to pursue that intentionally than in Life Groups.
Serving Opportunities:
- Life Group Leader–This is a great way to grow while helping others to do the same. Not all small groups are the same. For some, a leader may host the group, facilitate discussions, and plan group events. For others, each of these roles may be shared by separate individuals. Leading in a group is valuable context to exercise your gifts and abilities while experiencing the blessing of growth for yourself.
Contact:Phil Christie –
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– 720-212-9135
Dinners for 8 – What a great way to get to know others in a social setting. Eight adults (singles and couples) will be assigned to a group and will select a time to share dinner together – once a month. You can meet in someone’s home and potluck it OR your group may decide to eat out each month. These groups are flexible and fun!
Serving Opportunities:
- Host –Open up your home to your Dinners for 8 group.
Contact: Margie Bessler –
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– 303-431-2988
Feeding the Family – Great relationships happen when people share a meal together. Or just dive into a conversation over a cup of coffee.
Serving Opportunities:
- Hospitality Leader – Life gets tough sometimes…surgeries, births of babies, medical treatments, etc., that leave people exhausted and unable to cook a meal for the family. Our leader maintains a list of members who are willing to provide meals when needed. When a need arises, the leader contacts the members and makes arrangements for them to provide a meal for a family.
- Hospitality Team Member – When we have a family in need of a meal, you will be called by our leader and asked if you are able to provide a meal and are given the necessary information about the family and meal restrictions. You decide if your schedule will accommodate the need, if not the leader will contact another member and you will be contacted again when the need arises.
Contact: Denise Martin –
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– 303-466-7770
- Coffee for Sunday Services– Boy do we enjoy that hot cup of coffee on Sunday morning. Some come early, to make the coffee and set up. Others hang around after the last service to clean up. The rotation is for one Sunday a month.
Contact:Russell Slinker –
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– 303-429-9117
Alpha Cooking Team – We offer a full hot meal each Wednesday night for the families attending the Alpha Course. There are 4 teams of cooks and each team cooks once a month. Cooking team leaders select the menus and arrange for their team to shop, prepare, cook, set-up, serve, and clean up. Express yourself in the culinary arts!
Contact:Margie Bessler -
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– 303-431-2988
Greeters and Ushers – When people visiting Family in Christ walk in the door for the first time, we want them to know they matter to God and to us. We want them to feel God’s love through our warm welcome.
Serving Opportunities:
- Greeter/Usher –Meet people at the door, give directions to classes, pass out bulletins, take offering and serve communion. You get to select at which service you’d like to serve. The rotation is for one Sunday a month.
Contact:Jessica Schlesinger -
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– 619-341-3691
Marriage Course– In our busy world, the day-to-day pressures of work, children and chores can consume all our attention, often at the expense of failing to nurture our most important relationship with our spouse. This course helps us to build solid marriages by developing certain skills such as making time for one another, effective communication, resolving conflict, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of romance, intimacy and sex.
Serving Opportunities:
- Facilitator – Guide participants as they meet others and get connected during the course and as they break for class exercises. Also oversee running of the video.
Contact: Judy Jorden –
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– 303-466-7770
Men’s Ministry – The Men’s ministry is for men to come together to enjoy friendship with one another, learn along with one another how to be a man worthy of respect, and to encounter God all along the way. There are multiple opportunities available for men to use their gifts and skills in an effort to participate in this ministry.
Serving Opportunities:
- Men's Ministry Leadership – The book is not written for what the men’s ministry is to be. There is space available for men to be a part of the team that meets together regularly to seek God and make and implement plans for what is next.
- Group Discussion Facilitators –Part of growing together involves discussing relevant topics together. This is a great way for men to offer leadership in a low commitment capacity.
- Event Planning –As social, service, and growth events are sought after for the men’s ministry experience, there will be opportunity for men to be closely involved in making these events happen. Planning events could be as simple or involved as the planners choose and is a customizable way to be involved in areas that each individual is interested in.
Contact: Phil Christie –
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– 720-212-9135
Prayer Team – A passion for intercessory prayer drives this team to stand in the gap and present “the family’s” needs before the Lord. They meet as a team on the 2nd Sunday of each month, at 10:30 am.
Serving Opportunities:
- Before and After each Service–Pray with those who come forward at the service or with those who meet you at the Prayer Room.
- Deliver “Birds of Pray” – Our pink flamingos are the “birds of pray” that land on the lawns of those in church who need the encouragement of knowing they are being prayed for.
- Email list – You can receive the ongoing email prayer requests during the week, giving you the opportunity to continually bringing people’s needs before God.
Contact: JoAnn Hutchcraft –
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– 303-428-1568
Walk to Emmaus –This weekend retreat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those seeking a closer relationship with Christ, or for better discerning God’s call in their life to ministries. There are separate Walks for men and women, held in pairs in the spring and fall. There is also a youth version called Chrysalis for ages 15-22 years old, held in the summer and winter. We have over 40 adults and 10 youth who have done their Walk. There are also numerous opportunities to serve on teams in 2 different Emmaus communities in the Denver area.
Serving Opportunities:
- All Emmaus alumni are eligible to serve on a team in various ways.
Contact:Terry Bessler –
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– 303-431-2988
Women’s Ministry – We love connecting with other women, to encourage, grow, share our stories and play. There are Women’s Bible Studies, social events, retreats, and outreach to the community projects. Child care is provided at all events. Use your gifts and follow your passions as you participate or lead in this ministry.
Serving Opportunities:
- Leadership Team –Set ministry goals, plan ministry events and community projects that match our mission.
- Facilitate a Bible Study– Guide your group in a discussion from a book of the Bible or a topic relating to our Christian faith.
Contact: Judy Jordan -
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– 303-466-7770
Young Adult Ministry (The Ascent) – The Young Adult Ministry is available to anyone in their twenties or thirties. During these years many find themselves in a great deal of transition seeking God’s will with issues such as where to live, furthering education, finding and beginning a career, and being involved in significant relationships. By coming and sharing life together we can help one another sort out these questions as we grow in our walk with God and have fun along the way.
Serving Opportunities:
- Leadership Opportunities – Within the context of this group will be a number of occasions to use and develop one’s leadership gifts.
- Event Planning –Social, service, and spiritual growth events will be regularly offered in this ministry and would be a great avenue for people to gain experience in administration and event planning.
- Mentorship – All of us could benefit from friendship and wisdom from someone more experienced that ourselves. In the same way, God can use us to encourage and challenge others who may not be as far along the road as we are. Mentorship is a natural way to serve in this group.
Contact: Phil Christie –
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– 720-212-9135
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