Getting Involved

Fresh Wind Christian Community is devoted to raising up disciples to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Church is so much more than a Sunday morning experience. Pastor Chuck ends every service with these words, “It has been great worshipping God, but now it is time to go to church!” We are intentional on living out our faith and loving people outside of the church walls. Fresh Wind We know it takes time and prayer before one jumps into ministry but we pray that you feel right at home at Fresh Wind and can see how God is moving and working in our midst. We would love for you to be a part of what God is doing here Christian and encourage you to get involved! Join a ministry to really get to know your church family and to make serving the Lord the main focus of your life. God has equipped each of us with talents and gifts that He wants to use to expand his Kingdom. Community

All people listed in this directory are excited about where God is taking us and would love to get to know you better! If you know what ministry area God is calling you, please call the contact listed under that ministry to get started. If you would like to be involved but just aren’t sure where, our Ministry Coordinator would love to pray with you and help you find a place to serve.

Contact Us

Katie Osborn, Ministry Coordinator

Phone: (231) 325-0344 MINISTRY GUIDE Email: [email protected] 2017 Web: freshwindchristiancommunity.org

Table of Contents Jail/ After Prison Ministries Contact: Ministry Coordinator

Ministry Locations ...... 1 “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 Caring Ministry ...... 2

Missions/Evagelism ...... 3 Forgotten Man Ministries

Women’s Ministry ...... 4 Contact – Rob Wickham (231) 383-2521 Jail Worship Service Men’s Ministry ...... 5 Contact – Rob Wickham (231) 383-2521 Children/Youth/Young Adults ...... 6 Fresh Start After Care Ministry Contact – Jeff or Vicki Lefler (231) 882-4609 Spiritual Growth Ministries ...... 7

Worship Ministry...... 8 FWCC LEADERSHIP Jail/After Prison Ministries ...... 9 Pastors Pastor Chuck Towersey Finance and Facility Contact...... 9 Pastor Collin Towersey – Director of Student Ministries FWCC Leadership ...... 9 Elders Deacons Linus Belanger Dave Mitchell Marshall Holmes Bill Suhy

Scott House Bob Turner Denis Rokicki Marc Kemp Dave Salyer Director of Finance and Facilities Custodian Dave Mitchell Julie Purchase Administrative Assistant Food Coordinator Lisa Emery Jeanne Moore

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WORSHIP MINISTRY Contact: Brianna Saffron or Katie Osborn Ministry Directory

“Therefore since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for We are a “missional” church called to share the good news of Jesus our “God is a consuming fire.”” Hebrews 12:28-29 with the world! We'd love to see you get connected to the mission and Worship Team vision of Fresh Wind Christian Community. In the directory you will find a list of all current ministries and contact information for all ministry leaders. Contact – Brianna Saffron (231) 383-5123 Katie Osborn (231) 631-6256 MINISTRY LOCATIONS Audio/Visual Contact – Ryan Osborn (231) 510-6435 The Ministry Center Sanctuary Design Team 9780 Honor Highway, Honor Contact – Bill Suhy (231) 871-0174 The Ministry Center is a resource center where families in need Welcome Team come to receive food, encouragement and to hear about Christ. Contact - Ginny Rokicki (231) 645-9487 Many of our ministries are held at this location.

Hospitality Team If you are in need please call the Ministry Coordinator (231) 325- Contact – Mark and Lady Palmer (231) 383-2079 0344 Website/App Main Campus (The Red Barn) Contact – Ministry Coordinator (231) 325-0344 18201 Honor Hwy, Interlochen, MI 49643 Security Team Contact - Denis Rokicki (231) 670-3007 Main Campus (The Red Barn) is where the sanctuary, church offices and New Covenant Christian Academy is located. Parking Team Contact – Rod Rader (231) 325-0305 New Covenant Christian Academy

Communion Team School Administrator – Trish Daugherty (231) 640-2324 Contact – Jim and Amanda McCann (248) 701-9735

The Gathering Contact – Brianna Safffron (231) 383-5123 or Katie Osborn (231) 631-6256 Ushers Contact - Denis Rokicki (231) 670-3007 Parking Team Contact8 – Mark and Lady Palmer (231) 383-2079 1

CARE MINISTRY SPIRITUAL GROWTH MINISTRIES

These ministries are geared toward helping people “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, emotionally/spiritually through prayer and counseling. to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts2:42

Contact: René Beyette Life Groups

Contact – Pastor Collin and Becca Towersey (231) 325-0344 “Encourage one another & build each other up” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Baptism

Altar Team Contact – Ministry Coordinator (231) 325-0344 Contact – Pastor Dennis Carey (231) 215-8884 Financial Peace University Dawn O’Connel (231) 651-0780 Contact: Wesley Salyer (231) 668-1480 Prayer Ministry End Times Bible Study Contact – Pastor Dennis Carey (231) 215-8884 Dawn O’Connel (231) 651-0780 Contact: Scott House (231) 651-0375 Counseling Passover Meal Contact – Ministry Coordinator (231) 325-0344 Contact: Scott House (231) 651-0375  We have trained and educated Pastors and counselors to meet with

those in need. Alcohol Recovery Ministry Contact - Bruce Walton (248) 520-4883 Veteran’s Support Group Contact – Al Eldridge (231) 275-0492

Truth Groups

Contact – Sallie Krepps (231) 620-4577 Hospital Visitation Team

Contact – Grace Hanson (231) 735-1244 Freedom in Christ Contact – René Beyette (231) 651-0414

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY MEN’S MINISTRY

Contact: Sallie Krepps or Susan Towersey Contact: Bill Suhy

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” her” Luke 1:45 1 Corinthians 16:13

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Weekend Warriors Contact – Lauren Hancotte (231) 392-5411 Contact – Bill Suhy (231) 871-0174 Single Ladies Men’s Campout Contact – Amanda McCann (248) 701-9735 Contact – Bill Suhy (231) 871-0174 Bible Studies Men’s Retreat Contact – Sallie Krepps (231) 620-4577 Contact – Collin Towersey (231) 325-0344 Susan Towersey (231) 357-7992 Women’s Banquet Women’s Retreat Contact – Bill Suhy (231) 871-0174 Contact – Ministry Coordinator (231) 325-0344 Men’s Breakfast New Mom’s Ministry Contact – Bill Suhy (231) 871-0174 Contact – Katie Osborn (231) 325-0344 Annual Purse Auction Fundraiser Contact – Deb Fowler (231) 882-9811 Ladies Fitness Contact – Shelli Moore (231) 325-0016

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CHILDREN/YOUTH/ YOUNG ADULTS MISSIONS/EVANGELISM Pastor Collin Towersey “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation..” 1 Peter 2:9 Food Pantry

Contact: Jeanne Moore (231) 651-0269 Nursery (Little Wranglers) New Beginnings Baby Pantry Contact – Renee Salyer (231) 668-1922 Contact: Diane Sparks (231) 709-5328 Sunday School (Little Buckaroos, Windy Kids Ranch) Evening Meals Contact – Pastor Collin Towersey (231) 325-0344 Contact – Jeanne Moore (231) 651-0269 Jason Luyk Christmas Baskets Vacation Bible School Contact – Jeanne Moore (231) 651-0269 Contact – Pastor Collin Towersey (231) 325-0344 Christmas Toy Shop Team 129 (Grades 7 – 12) Contact – Renee Salyer (231) 668-1922 Contact – Pastor Collin Towersey (231) 325-0344 Lunch Lady Ministry NeXgen (Ages 18-25) Contact – Jeanette Green (231) 882-9492 Contact – Pastor Collin Towersey (231) 325-0344 Nursing Home Ministry

Contact – Denis Rokicki (231) 670-3007

Missionaries Jose and Liz Villarreal – currently in Nicaragua http://widowsoil.net/ Spring Celebration Fundraiser Contact – Dawn Budzinski (231) 228-5796 Meal Train Contact – Ministry Coordinator

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