Small Groups
Currently there are 7 small groups that include 81 regular attenders. Each of these small groups
are autonomous. Each group selects and studies its own material, plans its own outreach events and
follows up on its own members.
At this point, the main strength of our small group ministry is community. Many of these groups
have met for years and have become very close. Even many of the new small groups that have formed
have already become strong support networks for their members. As our church continues to add new
people, the warm community provided by these groups is becoming more and more important.
If you're interested in joining a small group, contact Aaron Dorman at the church, 970-586-8586,
or by email,
See what people have to say about it.
We have a very extensive womens' ministry. The women of our church get together for bible studies,
to work on crafts with the Sisters Of Faith,
for prayer meetings at Mary Miller's house, for the Mom's In Touch,
prayer meeting at Mountain View Bible Fellowship, summer hikes, and many other fun and enriching activities.
Mark your calendar! We have a women's Bible study every Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 11:00am at the church.
Please contact Bonnie Rumsey for more information or to get involved.
Mens Ministries
Our men's ministry is up and going strong. Many of our men have commented on what a strong fellowship we've
developed, and about how open, honest, and genuine the men are when they get together. If you haven't tried it,
it's strongly recommended. The men get together Thursdays for lunch (see Newsletter for times and locations),
Sunday evenings for guitar night, and other times for baseball or hockey games or whatever.
To get involved or for more information, please contact Gary Rumsey.
Service Opportunities
Our biggest needs
Children's Ministries
We've been blessed with so many babies in the past few years that we've had to expand the nursery room! That's great,
but it also means we need help from YOU! If you're interested in helping out with the kids and being a nursery
volunteer, please contact Amy Dorman.
Youth
We have a fairly extensive youth program at our church, including weekly Youth Groups for middle and high school students,
weekly paintball games, and many special activities throughout the year.
Please contact Aaron Dorman if you'd like to participate or help out.
Facilities
We have a pretty good list of projects that need to be done at the church. We have several specific work days planned for this year,
where our people come on a Saturday to help out with the projects at the church. It doesn't matter what experience you have, we
need your help. Please contact Jeffrey Youngbluth or James Breeding if you're interested in helping.
Here's a big list of things we do, to give you ideas if you want to help:
Fellowship
- Fellowship Meals - Once a month after service, join us for a tasty potluck meal.
Ministry
- Meals Ministry
- providing meals for those who are sick or facing challenging times
- Sisters of Faith
- a quilting ministry, where women of our church get together to fellowship while working on crafts
- Adopt a Student
- volunteering to "adopt" a Ravencrest student, having them over for meals, as a place to do laundry, etc
- Helping Ministry
- Moving Ministry - helping people move from/to a new home
- Tuesday Prayer
- Prayer Chain
- College Student Gifts
Facilities (contact Jeffrey Youngbluth or James Breeding)
- Special Workdays - come on a Saturday to help with various church projects, no skills required
- Custodial - cleaning the church, the quiet help that makes things nice
- Grounds Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Seasonal Decor
Youth
Missions (contact Jan Evans)
- Missions Policy
(April 2004) - Guidelines and specific responsibilities in carrying out the missions
focus of Christian Church of Estes Park.
- Global Missions
- A directory of career missionaries associated with CCEP.
- Local Outreach
- Local ministries to reach out to others in the local community.
- Short-Term Missions
(one week to 2 years) - Opportunities, stories of past trips.
- Your Missions Team
- Structure and contact information.
Discipleship
Worship
- Communion Preparation
- Communion and Offering Meditations
- Worship Team
- Special Music
- Sound System
- Video System
- First Impressions - Sunday greeters, parking assistance, refreshment area
- Lasting Impressions
- Bulletin Preparation
Outreach
Communication