Ministering to the heart of Aurora...

the staff of First Presbyterian Church!!

 

	Rev. Joe Mares, Pastor Pastor Joe ministered in Nevada and in Northern California before coming to Colorado. Joe says that before accepting the call to Aurora, and leaving California, he consulted with God and the Farmers Almanac. God said to go for it and the Farmers Almanac predicted a warm winter for Colorado. With those two affirmations,  Pastor Joe accepted the call and moved to Aurora in August of 2007. On November 25th, he was installed as Pastor in an exciting and spiritually uplifitng worship service.
	Rev. Dr. W. Les Avery is our Parish Associate. Les and his wife, JoAnne, have a ministry that involves their dog "Smitty" to Namaste Hospice patients. Ask Les to show you his brag book the next time you see him.
	Dr. Leonard Martin is our Choir Director. Dr. Martin also is a faculty member on the Teacher Education Program at Denver University. The Choir has grown under Dr. Martin's leadership but always has room for one more. Next time you see Leonard, ask him for some brownies and be prepared for what happens next!
	Lynn Wolfard, the one playing the keyboard, is our Organist and Praise Team Coordinator. Lynn is one of the reasons we have a spirited worship service every Sunday.
	Robert Cella is our ever so brave Youth Director.  He is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder and a veteran of many missions trips.  His passion is serving God, foremost and he hopes to lead our younger generation to be passionate teachers of the Word of God.  God bless you, Robert and may he keep you sane!
Support Staff:
	Beverly Tellefson is our Office Manager and Pastor's Secretary. People around the office say Bev "The Boss!" is the power behind the throne that keeps everything running smoothly and efficiently.
	Jacqueline Reece is our Church Custodian.  She stands firm in the Word of God and her work at the First Presbyterian Church of Aurora is greatly appreciated.  God bless you, Jacqueline, and thank you so much for helping us maintain the house of God!
	John Potter serves as Church Maintenance Manager. This place would fall apart without John
	Shawn Frost serves as a Sunday church custodian