Pastoral Care Ministry

Care Ministries

PEPC Care Ministries

Card Ministry: Join in making handmade cards to send to people on special occasions, for when they are ill, or grieving. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00am in the Ministry Center. Contact Kris Gordon at [email protected].

Care Portal: An online platform, working with Douglas County Child and Family Services, CASA, and Bethany Adoption Services. As needs of children and families in the community are discovered, Care Portal makes local churches aware of needs, and gives them an opportunity to respond. Contact Christine Clapp at [email protected].

C.O.P.E. (Care for Ongoing Physical Experiences): Do you live with chronic pain or illness or know someone who does? Come and be encouraged by others who understand. Meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 10:00am in the conference room. Contact Mark Wolk at [email protected].

Deacon’s Fund: Emergency requests can be made by contacting the PEPC office. You can help replenish this designated fund by donating anytime. Just write “Deacons’ Fund” in the memo line of checks, select Deacons’ Fund for online giving, or use one of the envelopes provided in the pew/chair in the Worship Center. Contact Pastor Gary McCusker at [email protected].

Freedom Prayer Team: Prayer ministry to help broken and hurting people find freedom from deep emotional wounds, addictions, fears, and oppressions. The ministry is under the direction of Pastor Gary McCusker and our elders. Contact Royal Benjamin at [email protected].

GriefShare: GriefShare is a 13-week Christ-centered seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Join others who understand what you are experiencing and learn valuable information about recovering from a loss. Contact [email protected].

Handyman Ministry: Serving those in need, such as single, widowed, or elderly, with household repairs. We are an extension of PEPC Men and welcome additional men to join our team. Contact Brent Kasari at [email protected].

Hopeful Hearts: A ministry to help women within our community who attend church without their husbands. This is a support group offering encouragement, prayer, study and fellowship. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:00am in the Conference Room. For more information, email Gary McCusker, Care Ministries Pastor, at [email protected].

Intercessory Prayer: Members on this team commit to faithfully praying for others in the power of Jesus Name using Scripture. We pray from home as well as meet in the Prayer Room on Sunday mornings before service begins. We pray for pastors, staff, visitors, and items from the prayer cards. Contact Donna Wisecup at [email protected].

Marriage Support: Whether you’ve been married a few months or 50 years, there is always more you can do to strengthen your marriage! For more information, contact Pastor Gary McCusker at [email protected].

Meals Ministry: Would you like to be a blessing to those who could use help during an illness or after a hospitalization by preparing and delivering meals to them? For more information, contact Marge Brower at [email protected].

Mental Health Care Team (OVERCOME & Fearless Groups): Overcome and Fearless are faith-based support groups that encourage adults and teens navigating emotional and mental challenges. The biblically sound framework undergirds these community experiences and provides space for questions, strength-building, and stigma reduction. For more information, contact Karen Liotta at [email protected].

Military Ministry: This ministry packs care packages once a month to send to men and women serving in the military. Be part of this ministry by donating gift cards, non-liquid toiletries, and snacks in the bin in the lobby or by helping pack boxes on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00am in the Ministry Center. For more information, contact Sheila Marsh at [email protected].

New Beginnings: A group for adults who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. A time for support and fellowship. Gatherings will be catered with a small lunch on the second Sunday of the month in the Ministry Center. For more information, contact Marge Brower at [email protected].

Prayer Quilt Ministry: Through our Prayer Quilt Ministry, we share God’s love in a practical and meaningful way. Each quilt is lovingly handmade, prayed over, and includes clear, comforting scripture verses. These quilts are given to individuals who may be facing illness, grief, or difficult circumstances, offering a reminder of peace, prayer, and God’s faithful care. No sewing skills necessary to participate. For information, contact Linda Vester at 303.589.1289.

Stephen Ministry: Do you need someone to walk with you in your current struggles and challenges? Stephen Ministers are members and friends of our congregation who have been trained to listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support to adults facing a crisis or going through tough times. The care you receive is biblical, confidential and free. For more information, contact [email protected].

Stitchin’ With A Mission: Crocheters, knitters, and etc. meet the second and fourth Thursdays, January through November starting at 9:30am in the Fellowship Center Lobby to work on projects that we donate to the Denver Rescue Mission and Alternative Pregnancy Center. For more information, contact Karen MacFarland at [email protected].

Military Care Ministry

Many of our friends and families have loved ones serving in the military, and this can be a very challenging and emotionally draining time for everyone.  Our vision is to encourage and support those who serve. This group of women and men meets monthly to pack boxes to be sent to those both overseas and stateside. We rely on the generosity of others for help in providing items and donations for postage.  For more information, contact [email protected].  See items requested below: