What: During times of need, crisis or transition, a Fellowship Chaplain is sent as an extension of the Pastoral team. Chaplains have high empathy and are able to navigate seasons of crisis. They have the ability to articulate compassion and mercy. This high capacity volunteer is called upon to make hospital visits, in-home visits and walk the road of recovery under the guidance of the Pastoral team.
When: As needed basis, potentially 2 visits a month.
Who: Empathetic, have strong social skills, are problem solvers, are resourceful, and are pleasant and gracious. They are pied pipers of fellowship, have a depth of character, exude humility and are sensitive to The Holy Spirit.
What: During times of need, crisis or transition, fellowship meals come alongside those within our congregation to provide meals. A meal schedule is set up for the individual or family lasting 2 weeks averaging a total of 6 meals. A volunteer in this ministry will have the privilege of cooking & delivering or coordinating take out to be dropped off at the recipient’s home.
When: As needed basis, potentially 2 deliveries a month.
Who: 25 Volunteers a month: Empathetic, have strong social skills, are problem solvers, are resourceful, and are pleasant and gracious. They are pied pipers of fellowship, have a depth of character, exude humility and are sensitive to The Holy Spirit.
What: We have a team of volunteers who respond to the needs of our congregation in tangible ways. A volunteer in this ministry is willing to make deliveries on behalf of Fellowship Monrovia. This makes our congregation feel small and intentional. A small bouquet of flowers, or a small gift is appropriate with a handwritten note on a fellowship notecard. Please nothing edible.
When: As needed basis, 2-5 deliveries a month.
Who: Empathetic, have strong social skills, are problem solvers, are resourceful, and are pleasant and gracious. They are pied pipers of fellowship, have a depth of character, exude humility and are sensitive to The Holy Spirit.
If you call Fellowship your church home and find yourself needing to request a one-time benevolence assistance, you may pick up a Benevolence Request Form at the Connect Center on Sunday mornings. You may also request the application by emailing areen.fakhoury@madeforfellowship.com or calling 626.509.8562.
At Fellowship we have an Open Door Pastor available every weekday to assist with spiritual needs or crisis situations. Call the church office to schedule an appointment between 8:30am and 4:00pm (M-F) at 626.239.8109.
Becky White is a single mom of 4 grown sons. Her oldest son Trevor is 25 and she has triplets that are 20. Boone and Logan are juniors in college and her other son Cameron is severely handicapped and lives in a group home in Riverside. An avid athlete, Becky was as 8-time All-American at BIOLA University where she was recently inducted into their inaugural Hall of Fame class. Becky is also a member of the City of Riverside Sport Hall of Fame class of 2013. She serves as Director of Counsel, Care, & Recovery at Fellowship Monrovia after previously serving on the Ministry Team at The Grove Community Church in Riverside for the last 17 years. She is finalizing her Masters in Marriage and Family Degree as a Clinical Therapist this spring. As an author and speaker Becky brings the experiences and learning from raising her sons into a vibrant and engaging teaching ministry.
Areen Fakhoury is originally from Jordan but calls SoCal home as well. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with her Bachelors in Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling. She's currently in the pursuit of her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Areen fell in love with Fellowships value in a multi-ethnic community and spreading the Gospel. She is passionate about having everyone feel known, valued and equal along with massive amounts of coffee and traveling.
