Core Ministries of WaterStone Africa Hope Community Using a participative approach, Africa Hope Community assists African immigrant women in achieving their highest potential as they integrate into the U. S. culture while strengthening ties with their homeland. Joni Leahy bobandjoni@comcast.net 303-807-9179 www.africahopecommunity.org Awana Awana is a club for children three years old and potty-trained through 6th grade who are interested in learning about Christ s love. Weekly Awana programming consists of Bible teaching, scripture memorization, worship, games, and most of all...fun! Randy and Linda Bowlin awana@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x203 Deacons Deacon Ministry enhances the feeling of connectedness within our congregation. It is a ministry that looks inward at the needs of our church community and is based on reflecting the love of Christ as described in Acts 6:3 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Deacons are assigned a group of 10 individuals or families, and they serve them by praying once a week, connecting via phone or email monthly and meeting in person once a year. Adam Biegler adambiegler@gmail.com 303-884-3083 Feeding Many Feeding Many seeks to eliminate the pain of hunger among families in need through nurturing, education, and community gardening. They also provide participants with the knowledge and means to control their own food security. This is accomplished through a gardening education program, the Produce for the People program, and the Community Fruit Orchard and Garden. Shirl Smith Shirl.smith@feedingmany.org 303-941-0375 Helping Hands Helping Hands is a ministry providing small home repairs, maintenance, and garden work to church and community members in need. Russ Koeniger Russ.Koeniger@pdce.com 303-312-8166
Impact Orphans Impact Orphans exists to defend and care for orphans as guided by Isaiah 1:17, in which God s people are urged to take up the cause of the fatherless. Alyssa Kilian a_kilian@msn.com 303-564-6381 www.impactorphans.org First Impressions The First Impressions team welcomes new visitors and regular attendees by greeting, ushering, serving coffee and donuts, etc. at WaterStone on Sunday mornings. This ministry is for those who have a heart for serving others and welcoming new visitors on Sunday mornings. Emily Clauss emilyc@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x274 Justice in Action Justice in Action is a course that provides an understanding of the Church s social mission from a biblical perspective. Participants learn to integrate personal spirituality with social ministry while diving deeper into the spiritual truths and the history of social action. Mary Kaes marykaes@aol.com 303-972-2200 x101 Less-Homeless With economic conditions continuing to deteriorate, the face of the homeless in Jefferson County is very different than one might imagine. There are now more than 2,800 verified homeless children, and that number is growing daily. Less-Homeless provides temporary shelter for those in Jefferson County. Steve Persichetti crashsplash@hotmail.com 303-859-4546 LifeBridge Life Bridge helps people bridge the gap during difficult times by providing food, clothing and services to those in need in the Platte Canyon area. John Obrecht johnobrecht@lifebridgeco.org 303-838-5815 www.lifebridgeco.org The LINK The LINK is a place for singles in their 30 s or older who desire a relationship with God and to connect with one another. Kathy Russell link@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x 270
Men s Ministry Men s Ministry helps men engage in the dynamic process of heart transformation and growth toward spiritual maturity, so that they may reproduce disciples and radically affect the culture in which they live, all to God s glory. Andy Miller andym@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x140 Missions Join God in His Story. In 2014 WaterStone will send teams to serve in faraway places. Trips to Central Asia, Dominican Republic, domestic immigrant groups, Spain and Uganda are designed for youth, families and adults. There is a need for people with all different gifts. Kathy Peterson Kathyp@waterstonechruch.org 303-972-2200 x242 Night Lights Serving the church body as well as the community, Night Lights provides one-on-one respite care for kids with special needs and their siblings. Night Lights meets one Friday a month from 6:30 PM -10:00 PM. Kenya Sande kenyas@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x 242 www.nightlightskids.net Prayer Team The prayer team will stand before our Lord through prayer. This ministry is for those who have a heart for serving the church through prayer. Larry Renoe larryr@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x 291 Royal Family Kids Royal Family KIDS is a one-week residential summer camp for foster kids ages 7-11 who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The mission of Royal Family KIDS is to create life-changing moments for children of abuse. Heather Thompson heather_rfkc@msn.com 720-341-5400 http://littleton.royalfamilykids.org Small Groups Small Groups play a major role in building the community of Waterstone. They provide a place where people can grow spiritually, build new relationships, and serve others. Waterstone s Small Groups emphasize Bible study, fellowship, prayer, and outreach. Emily Clauss emilyc@waterstonechurch.org 303-970-200 x 274
Splash A strong family helps build strong faith in children. Splash children s ministries strives to develop kids into faithful followers of Jesus by developing strong partnerships with parents and families. Lynda English lyndae@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x127 Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers are ready to provide individuals with the confidential, one-to-one Christian care they need to make it through a crisis or difficult time. Stephen Ministry Referral Coordinator 303-972-2200 x 214 Journey Student Ministry Junior High and High School students are dying to be known completely and totally as they are bumps, bruises, scars, wounds and all. They long for intimacy and real relationship. Journey s mission is Jesus: To know Him, be known by Him, and to make much of Him. Paul Joslin paulj@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x121 WaterStone s Creation Care WaterStone s Creation Care ministry inspires and equips the WaterStone congregation and surrounding community to care for Christ s creation. Tina Gurdikian tgurdikian@hotmail.com 303-741-3645 WaterStone Food Pantry The food pantry provides canned food and fresh produce to families struggling financially to make ends meet. The goal of this ministry is to offer short-term support while connecting visiting families with outside resources that can offer long-term solutions. Elmer Walkins walkinsb@q.com 303-972-2200 x101 Women s Ministry Women s Ministry is a community that desires to create a sense of belonging and encouragement, to empower women to become who God created them to be, and to equip women to bless others through serving the church, community, and the world. Tamara Vermeer tamarav@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x137
Young Marrieds A place for young married adults who desire connection with others in the same phase of life. Mike & Shelly Greenwell greenwellm@msn.com 303-973-2557 20 s-30 s This group is not so much classified by an age group, but more by a phase of life. Some are seminary students, some are working professionals, some are college students and some are trying to figure out what they are. Some are single, some are in a relationship, and some are married. All love Jesus and come together to help others live out this love in the current culture. Danielle Reeves youngadults@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x207 External Partner Ministries 9Health Fair With the sole mission of promoting health awareness and encouraging individuals to assume responsibility for their own health, and with the support of 19,000 statewide volunteers, 9Health Fair saves thousands of lives each year by providing free and low-cost health awareness and educational screenings. Dave Kipp davekipp@msn.com 303-618-9158 9healtfair.org Caring Hands Pregnancy Center Caring Hands Pregnancy Center provides support and resources to women of all ages dealing with pregnancy. Paul Schumann paulthedenverite@gmail.com 303-903-1270 www.caringhandspregnancy.org Compassion International Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, physical, economic and social poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Kathy Peterson kathyp@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-200 x106 www.compassion.com
Crossroads of the Rockies Crossroad of the Rockies is committed to providing a safe haven where children can learn and grow, where the lost can find healing and direction, where the poor and needy can get relief and assistance and all can experience the miracle of God s love in shaping and guiding our daily lives. Bob Smith bob@crossroadsoftherockies.org 303-922-8772 www.crrdenver.org Day 2 Serve SW Jeffco Church Collaboration closes the doors of their churches to serve families and organizations within the community each year. Jennifer Smith jcsmex@hotmail.com 303-906-3057 Denver Street School For over 27 years, the Denver Street School has served Denver s at-risk youth by giving them a second chance to earn their high school diploma. Amanda Hockmuth amanda.hockmuth@denverstreetschool.org 303-860-1702 www.denverstreetschool.com Friends First Friends First equips youth, families, and communities to make positive choices by imparting relationship education and promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. 720-981-9193 www.friendsfirst.org Glass Hearts Empowering young dads in the Denver metro area through weekly classes and one-on-one mentoring, Glass Hearts empowers men ages 16-25 to become dads who are committed to and involved in the lives of their kids. Rick Ellsmore rick@glasshearts.org 303-260-9351 www.glasshearts.org HIV Care Link HIC Care Link works to prevent the spread of HIV, empower those affected by HIV/AIDS, and equip the church to minister effectively to people living with HIV. mike@hivcarelink.org 303-382-1344 Hivcarelink.org
Inner City Health Center Inner City Health Center is committed to improving the health of low-income and medically uninsured families. Their primary motivation is to express their love for Jesus Christ, their compassion for people, and their deep concern for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of the community. Kevin Mullen kevinm@innercityhealth.com 720-833-5094 www.innercityhealth.com JeffCo Action Center The Action Center strives to provide an immediate response to basic human needs and promote pathways to self-sufficiency for Jefferson County residents and the homeless. Lorraine Alcott lorrainea@theactioncenterco.org 303-237-7704 www. jeffcoac.org Mile High Ministries/Joshua Station Mile High Ministries vision is to see a city where families are transcending poverty, in part because churches and faith communities are helping in ways that are genuinely helpful and empowering. Karen Marchant karenmarchant@milehighmin.org 303-839-5198 x2 www.milehighmin.org Open Door Ministries Open Door Ministries embraces needy and broken people in urban Denver with the heart and hands of Jesus as an outreach of Open Door Fellowship Church. David Warren dwarren@odmdenver.org 720-620-2160 www.odmdenver.org Providence Network Providence Network is a faith-based, urban transformational housing organization that helps men, women, and families heal form addictions, abuse, and homelessness to become self-sufficient, productive members of the community. Teresa Weesneer teresaweesner@providencenetwork.com 720-284-7350 www.providencenetwork.org
Samaritan s Purse Samaritan s Purse is a nondenominational, evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Kathy Peterson kathyp@waterstonechurch.org 303-972-2200 x106 www.samaritanspurse.org Second Wind The mission of Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of teen suicide nationally by removing financial and social barriers to treatment for all at risk youth and to create a network of local affiliates to provide such services in their own communities. 303-988-5870 www.thesecondwindfund.org World Vision World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children, families, and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. 720-374-0658 covolunteers@worldvision.org www.worldvision.org