Local Mission Opportunities
Alternatives Pregnancy Center
www.youhavealternatives.org
or www.apcdenver.org
If you have a heart for a supportive Christian ministry in the Denver area which offers an alternative to abortion, please consider this opportunity. They offer abstinence training, pregnancy consultation, a 24-hour help line, pre and post-natal support, adoption resources, medical/legal referrals, post abortion counseling, etc. There are currently five locations within the Denver metro area.
A new Success-oriented Adult Mentoring (SAM) program links adult mentors with 15-29 year-old single parents to help them make life-giving choices as they face the unique challenges of adult transition. Male and female adult mentors are needed. You can share your wisdom, love and care as a mentor to help a vulnerable young adult discover the path to success. Mentor training is provided.
For more information, call Kara Bohannon at (303) 502-4253, or e-mail her at kbowords@yahoo.com. You can also, contact Alternatives directly at (303) 295-2288 or go to the above website.
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A new Success-oriented Adult Mentoring (SAM) program links adult mentors with 15-29 year-old single parents to help them make life-giving choices as they face the unique challenges of adult transition. Male and female adult mentors are needed. You can share your wisdom, love and care as a mentor to help a vulnerable young adult discover the path to success. Mentor training is provided.For more information, call Kara Bohannon at (303) 502-4253, or e-mail her at kbowords@yahoo.com. You can also, contact Alternatives directly at (303) 295-2288 or go to the above website.
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Arvada Covenant Food Pantry
For our surrounding community, the church operates a food-bank for needy individuals and families. Up to half a dozen families and individuals are served each week from this service. Donations of non-perishable food are always appreciated.
For more information, contact the Benevolence Assistance Team by calling the church office at (303) 422-1235.
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For more information, contact the Benevolence Assistance Team by calling the church office at (303) 422-1235.
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Arvada West Community Partnership
Arvada Covenant Church has "adopted" a local high school in the community, Arvada West High School. The goal of the outreach/partnership is to show appreciation and support to the local high school teachers, students and parents. Church members volunteer in many different programs ranging from volunteering in the Library to hosting/serving teacher appreciation lunches.
For more information, contact Jeff Berget at (303) 907-0703 or e-mail him at jeff_berget@yahoo.com. Or you can call the church office at (303) 422-1235.
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For more information, contact Jeff Berget at (303) 907-0703 or e-mail him at jeff_berget@yahoo.com. Or you can call the church office at (303) 422-1235.
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Denver Rescue Mission
This is a Sr. High youth activity but is open to adults willing to work alongside the youth.
In attempting to understand that missions is more than a trip far away, Arvada Covenant Student Ministries is partnering with Denver Rescue Mission twice a month (one lunch and one dinner) to serve those in need locally. Each shift lasts 2-3 hours and includes preparing the food, serving the meal, and clean up afterward. While we work we also try to spend time getting to know those people we are serving. It's a wonderful mission that fosters to building relationships with everyone involved and to see how Jesus is ever present in a suffering world.
We generally try to have a team of 4-8 people. As mentioned above, it is primarily for senior high age youth of Arvada Covenant but we would more than welcome adults that would like to come along and get to know us as we get to know you!
The Denver Rescue Mission has two locations: The main Denver Rescue Mission facility is at 1130 Park Avenue West (Park Avenue and Lawrence Street, close to Coors Field) and the other site is called The Crossing which is located at 6090 Smith Road which is southwest of I-70 and Quebec Street.
More information - If you need more information or the upcoming schedule, please contact Kurt at or call (303) 422-1235 x221.
In attempting to understand that missions is more than a trip far away, Arvada Covenant Student Ministries is partnering with Denver Rescue Mission twice a month (one lunch and one dinner) to serve those in need locally. Each shift lasts 2-3 hours and includes preparing the food, serving the meal, and clean up afterward. While we work we also try to spend time getting to know those people we are serving. It's a wonderful mission that fosters to building relationships with everyone involved and to see how Jesus is ever present in a suffering world.
We generally try to have a team of 4-8 people. As mentioned above, it is primarily for senior high age youth of Arvada Covenant but we would more than welcome adults that would like to come along and get to know us as we get to know you!The Denver Rescue Mission has two locations: The main Denver Rescue Mission facility is at 1130 Park Avenue West (Park Avenue and Lawrence Street, close to Coors Field) and the other site is called The Crossing which is located at 6090 Smith Road which is southwest of I-70 and Quebec Street.
More information - If you need more information or the upcoming schedule, please contact Kurt at or call (303) 422-1235 x221.
Grandparents Program
Arvada Covenant Church members volunteer to be "grandparents" to small children. This is done in conjunction with the Colorado Homeless Families organization.
For more information, contact Lee Snyder at (303) 422-1179 or Pastor Bill Merritt at or call the church office at (303) 422-1235 x212.
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For more information, contact Lee Snyder at (303) 422-1179 or Pastor Bill Merritt at or call the church office at (303) 422-1235 x212.
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Growing Home
www.growinghome.org
Through a unique partnership with churches and communities of faith, the Interfaith Hospitality Network provides shelter, meals and support services to families experiencing homelessness in Arvada for an entire week at our church three times a year. Each family is provided with overnight accommodations, a hot evening meal, a cold breakfast, a packed lunch and a loving, warm atmosphere. Over 60% of those we shelter are children. Many caring volunteers doing a wide variety of jobs have made this ministry possible since 2001. We need help in setting up, staying overnight, preparing a hot meal and being a friend.
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Hope House of Colorado
www.hopehouseofcolorado.org
Hope House of Colorado is located in Arvada and is a Christian organization which works to empower teenage moms to break unhealthy, often generational cycles offering teen moms and their children hope for a brighter future by providing the resources, education and support they need to build strong, healthy and loving homes for their children. Hope House now serves 50 teen moms from Brighton to Colorado Springs, runs a mentoring program, and has a GED lab in place. Volunteers can help by providing transportation to school or appointments, babysitting children, taking a resident on an outing, teaching life-skills, etc.
For more information, go to the above website.
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For more information, go to the above website.
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Inter-Church ARMS
Arvada Resources for Ministry and Services
The Eccumenical Emergency Fund helps with various financial needs for people in Arvada.
For more information, call the church office at (303) 422-1235 or Inter-Church ARMS administrative office at (303) 456-4892.
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For more information, call the church office at (303) 422-1235 or Inter-Church ARMS administrative office at (303) 456-4892.
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Inner City Ministries
Small groups of people from Arvada Covenant periodically go to the inner city of Denver to visit the homeless and disadvantaged. This may involve handing out sandwiches in a park, visiting the Denver Rescue Mission, or just talking to someone at a McDonalds on East Colfax. For more information on our trips to the Denver Rescue Mission, go to the Youth in Action section.
For more information, contact Pastor Bill Merritt at or in the church office at (303) 422-1235 x212, or call Scott Boykin at (303) 422-2446.
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For more information, contact Pastor Bill Merritt at or in the church office at (303) 422-1235 x212, or call Scott Boykin at (303) 422-2446.
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International Students / InterFACE Ministries
Since 1987, Trudy and Terry Thomson have ministered to international students and their families at the Colorado School of Mines under InterFACE Ministries, a faith-based missionary organization located on 150 colleges campuses across the USA.
Terry and Trudy's ministry has been to more than 450 international students from approximately 70 countries attending CSM. The programs in which Arvada Covenant participates include ESL classes (English as a second language) for the wives of international students; 'Discover America' activities which help students adjust to and enjoy our culture through tours, social and religious events; individual and group Bible studies; and conversation partners. There is also a 'Garage Giveaway' with household items and furniture for incoming students which is held each August before school starts.
For more information contact Roberta Cade at rgcade@comcast.net.
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Terry and Trudy's ministry has been to more than 450 international students from approximately 70 countries attending CSM. The programs in which Arvada Covenant participates include ESL classes (English as a second language) for the wives of international students; 'Discover America' activities which help students adjust to and enjoy our culture through tours, social and religious events; individual and group Bible studies; and conversation partners. There is also a 'Garage Giveaway' with household items and furniture for incoming students which is held each August before school starts.For more information contact Roberta Cade at rgcade@comcast.net.
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Missions Sewing and Work Group
This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:00 to noon, in the Arvada Covenant Memorial Lounge. More hands are greatly needed to work from home or church for sewing projects.
The Missions Sewing Group is requesting your assistance in the following ways:
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The Missions Sewing Group is requesting your assistance in the following ways:
- Good clean sheets are used in making rolled bandages
- Fabric scraps can be used for making quilts
- Used eye glasses are saved and sent to Mexico
- Labels from all Campbell products and cancelled stamps of any kind are saved and sent to the Tennyson Center for Children and Families
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Operation Christmas Child
www.samaritanspurse.orgOperation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas-Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift. In 2006, Arvada Covenant Church became an official Relay Center for Operation Christmas Child. In 2012, we received 2,226 boxes at Arvada Covenant Church and approximately 1,370 were from members of our congregation! The simple gift of a Christmas Shoebox has brought hope and salvation all over the world. We are grateful to be a part of the great ministry of Samaritan's Purse.
For more information about Operation Christmas Child, go to the above website. You can also contact Lisa Bernhardt at kandlbernhardt@hotmail.com or the church office at (303) 422-1235.
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For more information about Operation Christmas Child, go to the above website. You can also contact Lisa Bernhardt at kandlbernhardt@hotmail.com or the church office at (303) 422-1235.
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Refugee Support Ministries
The Denver metro area has many refugees from foreign countries that have relocated from their homelands. These people are from a culture which is very different than our own and it is a very difficult transition for them when they move here. In conjunction with other organizations, we work to help to welcome those people, befriend them, and help them become established in this new culture. Currently, we are working with the people of Burma (Myanmar), specifically the Karen, Karenni and Chin people.
If you would like information about working with the Burmese, contact Scott Boykin at (303) 422-2446, or Steve Erickson at (303) 384-9176.
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If you would like information about working with the Burmese, contact Scott Boykin at (303) 422-2446, or Steve Erickson at (303) 384-9176.
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RFKC - Royal Family KIDS Camp
www.arvada.royalfamilykids.org
Camp Dates: June 16-21, 2013
Arvada Covenant participates in this national organization by sending local foster kids ages 7 to 11 for a week of summer camp near Estes Park. The overall goal is to create positive memories for abused children. Arvada Covenant provides numerous volunteers so that each child can be given personal attention during the camps. The program is extensive and includes fund raising, training of volunteers, plus the week-long camp. Approximately 80-100 volunteers are required every year. Notices for volunteers are put in the church bulletins and further information can be obtained on Arvada Covenant's website or the above website.
The camp in 2010 was the largest camp in the seventeen years Arvada Covenant has been a sponsor. We had our 1,500th camper go through the camp. There were 89 campers and 102 volunteers representing 7 churches.
This camp can be life-changing for campers and volunteers. Click here to read a story of what camp to mean to a child.
Each year a Royal Ride/Walk fundraiser is held to raise money to help deserving foster kids attend camp. The walking route is 1 to 5 miles and the riding route is 16 to 45 miles - your choice! The course is designed for riders and walkers of all ages and abilities.
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Arvada Covenant participates in this national organization by sending local foster kids ages 7 to 11 for a week of summer camp near Estes Park. The overall goal is to create positive memories for abused children. Arvada Covenant provides numerous volunteers so that each child can be given personal attention during the camps. The program is extensive and includes fund raising, training of volunteers, plus the week-long camp. Approximately 80-100 volunteers are required every year. Notices for volunteers are put in the church bulletins and further information can be obtained on Arvada Covenant's website or the above website.
The camp in 2010 was the largest camp in the seventeen years Arvada Covenant has been a sponsor. We had our 1,500th camper go through the camp. There were 89 campers and 102 volunteers representing 7 churches.
This camp can be life-changing for campers and volunteers. Click here to read a story of what camp to mean to a child.
Each year a Royal Ride/Walk fundraiser is held to raise money to help deserving foster kids attend camp. The walking route is 1 to 5 miles and the riding route is 16 to 45 miles - your choice! The course is designed for riders and walkers of all ages and abilities.
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RFKC Kings Team
kingsteamcamp.org
2012 Camp Dates - One week in July
King's Team Camp is a one-week residential summer camp designed for graduates (ages 12-15) of the Royal Family Kids' Camps. 2009 was the 5th year and there were 30 teenagers and 18 adult volunteers.
Teens will be paired with an adult counselor. All counselors and staff are volunteers who have been carefully screened and trained to work with teens and teen-life issues.
These teens will build relationships with adults, and other teens and experience God's creation in a safe and wholesome environment at a camp near Estes Park. This results in a host of positive memories while building confidence and self-esteem.
While at camp, the teens will receive individual attention and also participate in team-building activities, such as: swimming, hiking, challenge course, ropes course, rock climbing, rappelling, horseback riding, crafts, birthday party, Bible study, personal devotions, singing.
For more information, visit the above website.
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King's Team Camp is a one-week residential summer camp designed for graduates (ages 12-15) of the Royal Family Kids' Camps. 2009 was the 5th year and there were 30 teenagers and 18 adult volunteers.
Teens will be paired with an adult counselor. All counselors and staff are volunteers who have been carefully screened and trained to work with teens and teen-life issues.
These teens will build relationships with adults, and other teens and experience God's creation in a safe and wholesome environment at a camp near Estes Park. This results in a host of positive memories while building confidence and self-esteem.While at camp, the teens will receive individual attention and also participate in team-building activities, such as: swimming, hiking, challenge course, ropes course, rock climbing, rappelling, horseback riding, crafts, birthday party, Bible study, personal devotions, singing.
For more information, visit the above website.
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Theodora House
Once a month, a group from Arvada Covenant brings dinner to eat with women living at Theodora House which is a shelter for 30-35 homeless women located in northwest Denver. The group looks for opportunities to pray for and share the Gospel with the women. Stories are exchanged, and, twice a year, gift bags are given. A social worker is assigned to each woman to help her find housing and employment.
We go to Theodora House the fourth Thursday of the month to provide dinner and fellowship. We'd love to have you join us.
For more information, contact Terrie Viarrial at (303) 467-2558 or Scott Boykin at (303) 422-2446.
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We go to Theodora House the fourth Thursday of the month to provide dinner and fellowship. We'd love to have you join us.
For more information, contact Terrie Viarrial at (303) 467-2558 or Scott Boykin at (303) 422-2446.
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Whiz Kids
www.whizkidstutoring.com
Do you enjoy teaching and working with kids, grades 1 through 5? Whiz Kids just might be the volunteer opportunity you are looking for. Whiz Kids pairs at-risk kids with caring volunteers who tutor and mentor them in the spirit of Christ. Tutoring takes place at an Arvada site, every Tuesday afternoon, October through April with children in the Arvada (K-8th) School area, which includes our Lighthouse Apartment Ministry neighborhood. These relationships improve self-esteem and foster a sense of accomplishment among the students we serve. Whiz Kids is instrumental in providing extra literacy and math help to struggling students and has seen improved reading scores through the tutor/student relationship. Tutoring not only makes a difference; it's also fun!
For more information, contact Nancy Linnenberger at (303) 424-2559 or cell (303) 424-2559, contact Angie Kinney at (303) 669-7339, or go to the above web-site. As Whiz Kids takes place at many sites within the Denver Metro area, be sure you state that you want the Arvada site.
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For more information, contact Nancy Linnenberger at (303) 424-2559 or cell (303) 424-2559, contact Angie Kinney at (303) 669-7339, or go to the above web-site. As Whiz Kids takes place at many sites within the Denver Metro area, be sure you state that you want the Arvada site.
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World of Global Friends
Are you interested in learning about trafficking and other hardships around the world? Then come to our meetings of World of Global Friends.
Our goal is to become INFORMED as a speaker PRESENTS his ministry. Once informed we desire to become INTERCESSORS by PRAYING for that ministry. Finally, we want to become INVOLVED and PARTNER with that work.
We meet the first Thursday of the month in the Arvada Covenant Church Sustad Chapel from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Cathy Wilson at 303-989-7725
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Our goal is to become INFORMED as a speaker PRESENTS his ministry. Once informed we desire to become INTERCESSORS by PRAYING for that ministry. Finally, we want to become INVOLVED and PARTNER with that work.
We meet the first Thursday of the month in the Arvada Covenant Church Sustad Chapel from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Cathy Wilson at 303-989-7725
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Urban Church Partners
Westside Christian Fellowship
Mark Lopez, Pastor and Executive Director.
Westside Christian Fellowship Church and Community Builders has worked diligently to improve their neighborhood and people's lives in southwest Denver. The Westside Learning Center is a K-6th grade inner-city charter school for high risk children in west Denver started by Westside Christian Church with support from Arvada Covenant. Their motto is, "Where everybody is somebody because Jesus Christ is Lord."
At Westside Learning Center, children are taught to show respect for their peers and teachers and are committed to a rigorous core curriculum of learning. They engage the Word of God through chapel and are held responsible for their choices in an "excuse free" environment.
For more information, contact Gary Palmer at (303) 931-7750 or gary@canyondesigns.net.
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Westside Christian Fellowship Church and Community Builders has worked diligently to improve their neighborhood and people's lives in southwest Denver. The Westside Learning Center is a K-6th grade inner-city charter school for high risk children in west Denver started by Westside Christian Church with support from Arvada Covenant. Their motto is, "Where everybody is somebody because Jesus Christ is Lord."
At Westside Learning Center, children are taught to show respect for their peers and teachers and are committed to a rigorous core curriculum of learning. They engage the Word of God through chapel and are held responsible for their choices in an "excuse free" environment.
For more information, contact Gary Palmer at (303) 931-7750 or gary@canyondesigns.net.
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Health Support
Bonfils Blood Drivewww.bonfils.org
Since August 2002, Arvada Covenant Church has hosted regular blood drives for Denver-based Bonfils Blood Center. Typically, the church hosts three to four blood drives every year. In the years since 2002, 400 people have donated a total of 358 units of blood. Bonfils Blood Center reports that the donated blood has helped save 1,074 lives.
The blood drive will be at Arvada Covenant on March 18th. 2012 dates are yet-to-be determined.
For more information, contact Nancy Mollard at (303) 421-7677 or go to the above website.
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The blood drive will be at Arvada Covenant on March 18th. 2012 dates are yet-to-be determined.
For more information, contact Nancy Mollard at (303) 421-7677 or go to the above website.
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Project C.U.R.E.www.projectcure.org
Project Cure is an organization located in Centennial, Colorado that makes a difference in global healthcare by helping to sort, package and inventory and load donated medical supplies and equipment for delivery to developing countries. Volunteers are needed to help work in the warehouse on a part-time basis.
For more information, contact Dave or Millie Truitt at (303) 466-3225, or Ed or Gail Holroyd at (303) 279-5395.
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For more information, contact Dave or Millie Truitt at (303) 466-3225, or Ed or Gail Holroyd at (303) 279-5395.
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9Health Fairwww.9healthfair.org
The 9Health Fair encourages all people to take charge of their own health by providing free and low-cost screenings annually throughout Colorado. Arvada Covenant Church has hosted a health fair since 2005 with a total participation of more than 5,000 people. Each 9Health Fair is completely staffed by volunteers, both medical and non-medical.
The 2013 fair will be on Monday, April 15, from 7:00 am to noon. You can register online to skip filling out the registration form and the cashier on the day of the fair. To find out what screenings are being offered, use this website, www.9healthfair.org, and search for Arvada. Join us and "own your health"!
For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact Linda Camblin at camblintl@msn.com or go to the above website.
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The 2013 fair will be on Monday, April 15, from 7:00 am to noon. You can register online to skip filling out the registration form and the cashier on the day of the fair. To find out what screenings are being offered, use this website, www.9healthfair.org, and search for Arvada. Join us and "own your health"!
For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact Linda Camblin at camblintl@msn.com or go to the above website.
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