Table of Contents Age-Related Ministries - 2 Adventurers Children s Choir Pathfinders Young Adults In Betweeners Seniors Sabbath Schools - 4 Cradle Roll Tiny Tots Kindergarten Primary Juniors Junior High Youth Nurture Ministries - 5 Calimesa Connections Newsletter Flower Committee Funeral Dinners Greeters Hospitality/Potlucks Member Services Prayer Ministry Women s Ministries Women s Retreat Outreach Ministries - 7 Blood Drive Community Services Drama Ministry Prayer and Squares Roatan Mission Special Programs Thrive Transitional Home for Young Men Worship CarePortal Ministry Organizational/ Structural Ministries - 10 Clerk Communication Deacons Deaconess Decorating Committee Elders Finance Committee Media Ministries Video, Sound, Visual, Lights Physical Plant Committee 1
Age-Related Ministries Adventurers Adventurers is a program for children in grades 1-4. The purpose of Adventurers is to support parents in leading and encouraging their children in a growing, joyful love relationship with Jesus Christ. Volunteers are needed to teach classes, be group leaders and help with organizational aspects of the club. Leader: Scott Parker scottanderika@gmail.com (909)790-1536 Co-Leader: Arlene Dos Santos (909)633-2997 Pathfinders Our Pathfinder club is an organization for young people from age 10 through high school to experience teamwork, have outdoor experiences, and learn new skills. Those in 8th grade and above are mentored in leadership skills. Pathfinders participate in local club events, as well as conference-wide camporees and fairs. Volunteers are needed to teach classes in a variety of skills, to be counselors for the various units, teach progressive classwork, and to help with club organization. Leaders: Jordan Curtis jordan.e.curtis@gmail.com (909)809-4500 Lyle Holder smile.lyle@verizon.net (951)751-1137 Children s Choir The Calimesa Children s Choir is open to any child between the ages of 4 and 12 who would like to sing with other children. In addition to singing for church services, they also participate in outreach activities by singing for community events. Parent volunteers can assist with helping the children be attentive during rehearsals and helping line up for performances. They can also provide snacks and coordinate communication with choir families. Leader: 2
In Betweeners Sometimes classified as empty nesters, this group of members meets as schedules permit for fellowship and social events. Volunteers needed to plan specific events. Leaders: Bonnie Parker rlpbrp@verizon.net (909)797-0288 Arlys Fillman aafillman@verizon.net (951)769-8812 Seniors This active group meets on a monthly basis for potlucks and game nights. Special events are also part of the schedule. Volunteers are welcome to help plan specific events, coordinate potlucks, and to keep in touch with members. Leader: Damaris Matthews d52matthe@yahoo.com (909)795-8839 3
Sabbath Schools Volunteers are always welcome to assist with planning programs and playing the piano or guitar. Greeters are also needed to welcome children on Sabbath mornings and other volunteers could help plan special events. Cradle Roll Elaine Martinez elaine.martinez@mwfinc.com (909)557-0281 Tiny Tots Irmgart Mitchell (805)279-0393 Kindergarten Donna Zuppan zoozup@verizon.net (909)797-6800 Primary Juniors Tara Heghesan taoyagi75@hotmail.com (909)553-4361 Maggie Cotton casacotton@gmail.com (909)793-9478 Junior High Tiffany Smith tmallen_1999@yahoo.com (817)760-1730 Misty Allred allredmail@yahoo.com (951)733-7563 Youth Aren Rennacker Arennacker@calimesasda.com (714)267-7987 4
Nurture Ministries Calimesa Connections Newsletter Every other month, the church newsletter is published, providing an opportunity for members to learn more details about church activities and other members. Volunteers can join the team as a columnist, write feature articles, or provide information for the Did you know column. Leaders: Mike Fillman mfillman@mac.com (951)769-8812 Bonnie Parker rlpbrp@verizon.net (909)797-0288 Flower Committee Each week, a member of the flower committee assures that our church has beautiful flowers. Volunteers can pay for flowers on special occasions or can purchase flowers from a local florist. Those who are artistically inclined could be part of the committee and help to arrange bouquets. Leader: Estera Turturica (909)795-2606 Funeral Dinners When a member of our church dies, a dinner is provided for the family members. Volunteers can help prepare food, or assist with set-up and/or clean-up. Leaders: Arlys Fillman aafillman@verizon.net (951)295-5271 Nancy Hall nbardranch@aol.com (909)241-8235 Greeters Each week, a team of individuals ensures that members and visitors are welcomed to our church. Volunteers can help to greet in the lobby during first or second service or out in the breezeway by the Fellowship Hall at Sabbath School time. Leader: Ken Curtis kcurtis@calimesasda.com (909)795-9741 x1007 5
Hospitality/Potlucks The hospitality team coordinates a monthly potluck for church members and visitors. Volunteers can bring food and help with preparation and clean-up. Schedule Coordinator: Laura Nyirady lnyirady@gmail.com (909)790-7607 Member Services From time to time, church members run into financial difficulties. Member Services often assists with gift cards, food, or paying utility bills in an emergency situation. Members can donate funds to this ministry, assist with collecting food, preparing food baskets during the holidays, and in various other ways. Leaders: Earl & Gail Mack earlcofk@hotmail.com (909)795-8773 Women s Ministries Women are encouraged to join together for a weekly Bible study and for annual social events. Volunteers can lead small study groups and help plan special events. Women s Retreat An annual retreat offers an opportunity for inspiration and renewal. Volunteers are needed for decorating, coordinating food, being table hosts and a variety of other tasks. 6
Outreach Ministries Blood Drive Calimesa sponsors a quarterly blood drive for Lifestream blood bank. Volunteers can help staff the blood drive and can donate blood. Leader: Jeanne Hildebrand Jeanne.hildebrand@gmail.com (909)796-5543 Community Services On a weekly basis, members meet to sort clothing and food to provide for those in need in our community. Volunteers can help on Monday mornings with sorting clothes. Leaders: Richard and Janice Meader (909)797-0453 Drama Ministry Annually, the church presents a major program for the community. The drama team also provides sketches for worship services. Volunteers may act or sing in the programs, provide logistical support and help with organizing. CarePortal Ministry This ministry allows us to partner with social workers in Riverside and San Bernardino county to help families in need in our community. Leaders: Brian and Joanna Shedd (909)556-5320 7
Prayer and Squares This ministry provides quilts for members and friends who are going through crisis. Volunteers can make quilts and can pray for the quilt recipients. The group meets on Tuesday mornings. Leader: Laura Willes willeshannelore@gmail.com (909)795-0411 Roatan Mission Calimesa church has adopted two tiny communities on the island of Roatan in Honduras. Annual mission trips provide dental and medical care, as well as facility improvement for the villages. Volunteers are needed to provide medical and dental care, to teach Vacation Bible School and health classes and to do various construction projects. Leader: Steve Dunbar sandsdunbar@gmail.com (909)825-1848 Special Programs Several long-standing traditions in our church fall into the category of special programs. The Calimesa Community Concert series is in its 28th season of providing wonderful programs for our church family and the community. In addition, the church retreat weekend at Pine Springs Ranch is a highlight of the year. Volunteers can assist with ushering and baking cookies. A public relations coordinator is also needed. Leader: Bob Soderblom rsoderblom@hotmail.com (909)795-3487 8
Thrive A series of 8 classes is offered during the year, providing the opportunity for improving the quality of life for our members and the community. Contact church office for futher information. (909)795-9741. Volunteers can help teach classes, prepare a soup supper or invite their friends to attend. Worship A group of six teams share the ministry of leading worship. Volunteers can provide children s story, offering call, prayer and music. Leader: Pastor Jon Ciccarelli jciccarelli@calimesasda.com (909)795-9741 9
Organizational/Structural Ministries The leaders of most of these ministries are selected by the nominating committee for two-year terms. Clerk The church clerk maintains membership records. Leader: Robi Gozzo secretary@calimesasda.com (909)795-9741 Deacons The deacons assist with the church plant and coordinate collecting the offering on Sabbath mornings. They also assist with communion and baptisms. Leader: Raul Sandoval sandovalssn@verizon.net (909)229-6209 Deaconess Our team of deaconesses help prepare for communion and for baptisms. Volunteers could help make communion bread. Leader: Bonnie Nelson msdds88auntie@gmail.com (909)796-6475 Cindy Blum wegoodones@yahoo.com (951)533-7527 Decorating Committee A group of individuals meets as needed to focus on projects to keep our church beautifully decorated. Leader: Pam Emerson pamdoessmiles@hotmail.com (909)714-4360 10
Elders This team of members meets on a regular basis to support church ministry leaders. Leaders: Jim & Kathy McMillan mcmillanjk@roadrunner.com (909)797-8612 Finance Committee This group meets monthly to manage the church finances and approve expenditures for ministries. Leader: Wendell Hesseltine wendell.hesseltine@gmail.com (503)812-0730 Media Ministries This team is responsible for audio and visual functions of the church. Volunteers are needed in each of these ministries to help on Sabbath mornings and for other church programs. Leaders: Video: Les Myhre lmyhre@telis.org (909)795-9635 Sound: Frank Holder frank.holder@verizon.net (909)795-7136 Lights: Richard Parker rlpbrp@verizon.net (909)797-0288 Physical Plant Committee A group of individuals who meet as needed to address various projects pertaining to facility upkeep. Volunteers can assist with simple projects such as installing lights and minor repairs. Skilled volunteers can also help to provide repairs and do other projects around the church. Leader: Isaac Kim ikim@calimesasda.com (909)855-3192 11
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