MONDAY GROUPS
KRAMER
6:30 pm, WINCHESTER
Ed and Paula Kramer have been married for almost 32 years and have one son, Matt, a neurotic but lovable black lab, Gracie, and a high-octane grand puppy, Fenway. Paula is a former nurse and Ed is currently serving as the Emergency Manager for the City of Vista. Avid baseball fans, the couple loves to travel, spend time laughing, and share cooking and dining opportunities with friends.
HOSTS: Jim and Rose Hopkins have been married for 37 years and have two adult children, a son, Taylor, who lives in NYC and a daughter, Danielle, who lives with them. They also have a black cat, Mordecai, who adds a little zing to the home. Jim is a mechanical engineer; Rose is a former travel agent and American Airlines reservationist. The Hopkins enjoy parties, games, movies, and popcorn. They’d love to welcome younger people and older folks alike to their group!
TUESDAY GROUPS
ARRIOLA
NORTH TEMECULA
Andy and Renee Arriola have been attending Crosspoint for 10+ years and have been leading Small Groups since 2015. The Arriolas have been married for 8 wonderful years and are a blended family. Andy has two adult sons and daughters in law and Renee has two adult sons, an adult daughter and son in law. They are empty nesters and were recently blessed with their first grandson! Andy has been a General Dentist in Temecula for 36 years, and Renee is a retired High school special ed teacher and currently the Office Manager for Andy's practice. She also teaches Swimming and CPR. They enjoy biking, attending concerts, the Dodgers, and helping others.
WEDNESDAY GROUPS
CLOSED: AXENE/TAIT
MURRIETA
Tiffany and Josh Axene have been attending Crosspoint for the last two years and married for 21 years. They have four amazing daughters, 16, 16, 14 and 11 and two canine “fur babies” Marley and Kona. Aside from loving and serving their Crosspoint community, they enjoy cheering for their kiddos from the stands, traveling, and spending quality time with their busy family! They're looking forward to creating new relationships!
Billy and Sam Tait have been attending Crosspoint Church for over 9 years and are excited to start leading in a Small Group setting. They've been married for almost 8 years and have a combined 5 children, 4 grandchildren, 3 godchildren, 3 dogs, and 3 goldfish. Billy owns a small business and Sam coordinates for the church. They have seen the power and presence of Jesus transform the lives of many in their multiple serving roles and are expectant of seeing even more in this Small Group.
GEHRMAN/GUTIERREZ
MURRIETA
Mike and Mary Gehrman have been attending Crosspoint for 11 years. Mike serves on the Worship and Tech Teams and Mary serves with the Kids Ministry Team (2nd & 3rd grades). They have 2 college-aged children and will be celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary this year. Mike works as an IT Consultant with a small company here in Temecula and Mary works in Wine Country and is part-owner of an app. They are looking forward to growing and having fun with their Small Group this year.
Rob and Melissa Gutierrez have been attending Crosspoint since 2005 and have been married for 18 years. They have 3 kids, “his, hers, and ours”: Sarah, Jeanelle, and Robbie, and 2 gorgeous granddaughters, Sophia and Emmi. Rob is a self employed HVAC/ General Contractor. Melissa is a Realtor and interior Designer/Decorator/Stager here in Temecula Valley. Their favorite things to do are road trips, traveling on vacation, BBQing, and playing games.
HARVEY/MARINE
SOUTH TEMECULA
Scott and Ann Harvey have attended Crosspoint since 2014 and have led a Small Group for 9 years. They’ve been married for 45 years and lived in the Temecula Valley since 1989. Scott is a retired Civil Engineer but continues to provide engineering service out of his home. Both were caregivers for their son who is with Jesus in heaven now. They also have a married daughter and enjoy spending time with their 3 grandsons. Scott just finished making a teardrop trailer and they are looking forward to going camping.
Adrian and Leslie Marine have been attending Crosspoint since 2013 and have led a Small Group for about 8 years. They’ve been married for 44 years, have two sons and a daughter, all married, and 8 grandkids. Adrian is a retired fire captain, helps Leslie with her property management business, and enjoys studying the Bible. Leslie will be retiring from her main job after 40 years of managing homeowner associations and hopes to be able to get back into her hobbies, which include photography and crafts with the grandkids. They’re blessed to watch most of their grandkids during the week and they try to go camping together as often as possible.
CLOSED: MORRIS/SYLVESTER
6:30 pm, MURRIETA
Jonathan and Tawni Morris have been married for 12 years, have 3 boys (ages 6, 9, and 11), and 2 fur pups! They have been attending and serving Crosspoint for 6 years. Jonathan recently retired from the Marine Corps after twenty years, works down in Carlsbad for ViaSat, and enjoys playing softball and all things sports related. Tawni is the Admin & Support Coordinator for Crosspoint Kids, a homeschool mom, and a beach and outdoor activity lover. They are both eager to dive into the Word, develop deeper relationships, and see how God will work through their Small Group this season!
Beth and Joey Sylvester have been attending Crosspoint for 14 years. They have 2 kids, Abigail who is 8 and Sophie who is 3 years old. They love nature and the outdoors. Joey works as a safety specialist and Beth is a pastor here at Crosspoint. They love connecting with people of all ages and can’t wait to get to know you in their Small Group!
CLOSED: MORTON/REDDEN
SOUTH TEMECULA
Eric and Danielle Morton have attended Crosspoint since it started. Eric is a high school math teacher and former head baseball coach. Danielle is a substitute teacher in Temecula. They have two sons, Zachary (22) and Nathan (20). They are big Padres fans, enjoy attending sporting events, camping, and hanging out in their backyard by the pool.
Steve and Denise Redden have been part of Crosspoint since the very beginning. They have been married for 28 years and have two children, a new born granddaughter, and two cats. They love the Dodgers, a good book to read, and traveling when they get the chance. They both love watching people make and deepen friendships centered around faith in Jesus Christ.
HOSTS: Tom and Lori Denk enjoy all things outdoors, including camping, hiking, and sitting by the fire in the backyard with family and friends. Tom has been working for SDG&E for 33 years and enjoys golfing, fishing, and working out. Lori enjoys all kinds of DIY woodworking crafts. Tom and Lori have two kids Jackson who is 11, Megan that is 26, and soon to be adding son in law Joey this September.
CLOSED: ROBINSON
SOUTH TEMECULA
Darrell and Rebecca Robinson have been attending Crosspoint for 11 years. They have been married for 22 years and have two high schoolers at TVHS. Darrell is a Manager of Animation at Sony PlayStation and Rebecca is the Children’s Pastor at Crosspoint. They are excited to host a group of people in all stages of life!
CLOSED: SALAZAR
MURRIETA
Rod and Jenn Salazar have been attending Crosspoint for almost 20 years. They've enjoyed serving many different ministries over the years, including leading Small Groups. Their favorite thing is spending time with their 4 wonderful adult children. They also love playing board and card games, watching movies, and eating out with friends (anything social)! They also especially love walking with others through life as we all discover and follow Jesus together.
HOSTS: Larry and Anne Van Liew love camping, hanging with friends and family, walking and swimming at the beach, hiking and relaxing in the mountains, playing games, and enjoying 8 grandkids. Larry’s been at Crosspoint for 16+ years, and Anne since it began. They are stoked to host the best Small Group!
THURSDAY GROUPS
CLOSED: ADAUTO/COOK
6:30 pm, SOUTH TEMECULA
Bob and Katie Adauto have been attending Crosspoint for over 11 years and leading a Small Group for 8 of those! Bob is a retired police officer and currently writes books, leads youth, and drinks copious amounts of coffee. Katie has been working at Crosspoint for over 10 years in many roles, loves reselling vintage goodies, and has never drank coffee in her life. They have 2 grown children (Haley on the worship team is their daughter), 2 dogs, and 1 cat. Their desire is to have people in their group from all generations and walks with Jesus. They'd love to get to know you!
Jack and Jennifer Cook have 5 children together. Jack works in sales and Jennifer is a teacher. In their spare time they like to go to the river beach and Dodger games. They have led groups for the past two years.
HAWES/PETRYKOWSKI
6:30 pm, SOUTH TEMECULA
Eric and Dani Hawes have been married for nine years and have two sons, Cannon and Casen. Family, sports, travel, ministry, fishing, friends, and good food are what brings them joy as a family. Eric runs a few businesses from home where he also takes care of their beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Luna. Dani has been a high school teacher for ten years and loves engaging with youth about challenging topics. This will be their second year co-leading a Small Group at Crosspoint and they can’t wait to see what God has in store.
Rob and Crystal Petrykowski have been married for 19 years. They have 3 children; Lilla (14), Milo (10), and Sophia (8). They have attended Crosspoint for 11 years. Rob serves in the 4th/5th grade class and Crystal and Lilla enjoy holding all of the sweet babies in the nursery. Rob is a sales account manager for an industrial printer and laser company and Crystal is a teacher at a local elementary school. They enjoy the sports seasons that their kids are involved in, but also enjoy when life slows down and they can go adventure together or just hang out at home with family and friends.
HOLT/KING
11 am, North Temecula
Roland and Irene King have attended CP since 2010 and have been involved in many small groups and served on the prayer team for 8 years. They have been married for 57 years, have 3 adult children and 5 adult grandchildren. They have served as supported missionaries with Global Recordings Network (aka Gospel Recordings, Inc) since 1977, when God first called them to full-time service. They enjoy weekly date nights, movies, classic car shows, being with family and working on home projects.
Dave Holt has served at Crosspoint since 2011. He’s been in Small Groups as member, leader, and host. He feels that Small Groups build community through the discussions that expand and strengthen faith. He has served on the board of Street Hope Kenya, a mission to help street kids and has traveled to Kenya for several mission trips. He was married for 54+ years and has children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
PRIEST/SWANNIE
6:30 pm, NORTH TEMECULA
Tyler and Katie Priest have attended Crosspoint for nine years. They have two young kids, Rhett (4) and Sawyer (2) . Tyler owns a payroll and HR company and Katie is a high school teacher. They love swimming, traveling, eating good food, and spending time with friends and family. They love having a variety of people at different stages of life in their group and growing and learning together.
Rachelle and Justin Swannie have called Crosspoint home for 12 years, and love being involved in Small Groups! Rachelle works from home and cares for their four young children, and Justin serves full-time at Crosspoint as the youth pastor. They come from a military background, and are passionate about helping ALL kinds of people grow in their relationship with Jesus.
RAYMER
6:45 pm, WILDOMAR
Danny and Ashlie Raymer have been married for 15 years and attending Crosspoint for 14 years. They are both Behavior Analysts and specialize in the treatment for individuals with autism. Their home stays busy and fun with their three goofy and rambunctious children: Brixton (12), Avonlea (10), and London (7). Ashlie likes doing product research to find the best deal. Danny enjoys CrossFit and consuming A LOT of fizzy water. They love laughing with their kids, traveling, making silly memories, and a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee.
HOSTS: Roman and Hannah Pahuta have been attending Crosspoint for a year and a half. They have three children, Jasmine (22 years old), Sebastian (14 years old), and Evalina (12 years old). They have a loving dog and cat who are best buddies. Roman is a financial controller and Hannah works at Crosspoint in finance and HR. They love traveling, swimming, cycling, skiing, and spending time with their kids.
FRIDAY GROUPS
CLOSED: EARNHART/MAJER
MURRIETA
Ryan and Jessica Earnhart have been married for 18 years, have 3 children, 15, 17 and 30, 4 dogs, a bunch of fish, a snake, and a desert tortoise. They have been attending Crosspoint for 9 years and both serve in different ministries. Jess is a Youth leader, events coordinator, and a helping hand everywhere, and Ryan plays guitar with the worship team. They have served as Small Group leaders/host in previous years and look forward to another amazing year of connecting with old and new friends and discovering Jesus together.
Jason and Karianne Majer have been married for 20 years and attending Crosspoint for 8 years. They have 1 son, Kaleb, who is 18 years old. They've lived in the area for over 40 years. Karianne works as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Jason works for the City of Murrieta for Public Works. They both serve on the Connection Crew as host and usher. Jason also serves on the Ignite Men's Ministry team and in the youth ministry for almost 8 years. They both love Jesus and serving His kingdom and laughing together.
SPECIALTY GROUPS
GRIEFSHARE
6:30 pm, MONDAYS, CROSSPOINT
GriefShare is Christ-centered support group for people who have experienced the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Each session features a video presentation of experts, ministers, and Christian counselors discussing topics like comfort, answers, and hope. Everyday people, who have gone through the grieving process, also share their stories of what has helped them deal with the pain of losing a loved one. Dennis and Laura Wick have 5 children and 3 lovely grandchildren. They served in their Arizona church as GriefShare leaders before relocating to Aguanga, east of Temecula. They love the outdoors, hiking, being near the ocean, and especially their grandkids. They are excited to serve as facilitators of the Crosspoint GriefShare Group.
FAMILY SMALL GROUP - GRAY/MANSARD
TUESDAYS, SOUTH TEMECULA
Welcoming the whole family to grow closer to God while building friendships and community
Eddie and Christine Gray have a heart to grow closer to God as they create family memories through laughter, prayer, service, play, and studies about God. When they're not cheering for their boys on the soccer field, supporting their robotics competitions, or homeschooling, they enjoy hiking, camping, reading, playing board games, and savoring good food.
Fi and Jim Mansard have attended Crosspoint for 4 years. They have been married for 10 years and have 3 daughters: 9, 7 and 3 years old. They are excited to be hosting a family Small Group. Fi is originally from New Zealand but did missionary work in Egypt as a physical therapist where she met Jim, who was stationed there with the US Air Force. Jim is now a commercial pilot based out of LAX.
CLOSED: FAMILY SMALL GROUP - LEGG
6:45 pm, TUESDAYS, SOUTH TEMECULA
Welcoming the whole family to grow closer to God while building friendships and community
Duane and Kim Legg have been attending Crosspoint for the last 14 years and are super excited to be leading and hosting another Small Group this year! They've been married for 29 years, are foster parents, and have also adopted four children who are in college and high school. Duane is a Principal at a local middle school in Temecula, and Kim is a stay at home mom. As a family, they enjoy seeing live theater, going to the beach, the zoo, and amusement parks.
CLOSED: NEW TO CROSSPOINT
WEDNESDAYS, MURRIETA
If you've been checking out Crosspoint for any length of time, this group is for you!
Grant and Maggie Bell have been attending Crosspoint for 5 years. They have been Small Group leaders for 4 years, and are very excited to be leading the New to Crosspoint group for the second time. They will be married for 19 years in October and have 2 kids together. Grant is a consultant for JD Power and Maggie works in the children’s ministry department for Crosspoint. Grant and Maggie love to golf and bike ride as a family.
Kurt and Briana Yazdizadeh have been attending Crosspoint for just over a year. As relatively new members of the church, they have loved getting plugged in and are excited to help others do the same! They've been married for 4 1/2 years and have no children (yet!). Briana is a middle school teacher at Julian Charter School and Kurt is a Software Engineer at TTEC Digital and a part-time instructor at a web development bootcamp. They are passionate about community, are avid foodies, and love playing board games.
Rob and Brandi Walmsley are proud to be leaders for the world's #1 Small Group (as rated by Rob and Brandi). They are high school sweethearts, married for 32 years! Brandi is a Cosmotologist and salon owner and Rob is an Air Force pilot. Brandi serves on the worship team and plays the keyboard and Rob makes her sound amazing as a sound/tech guy! They have 2 adult kids: Andrew, 30, and Aubree, 24. They enjoy camping, beach days, working out, and riding their bikes, (74' Honda, & 06' Buell).
Pat and Nancy Hurley have been married for 34 years. They are empty nesters with two adult children (Jeff, 31 and Julie, 28). They enjoy every moment they can spend with their granddaughter, Rosalie.
YOUNG ADULTS (22–28)
WEDNESDAYS, CROSSPOINT
Hannah and Blake Archiquette are the leaders of the ages 22–28 young adult group. They have been going to Crosspoint for 10+ years and married for 3 years. They have an excessive Board Game collection—so come over for a game night! Our young adult group is a welcoming group that has fun and encourages each other in discovering and following Jesus. We would love to meet you!
YOUNG ADULTS (18–21)
WEDNESDAYS, CROSSPOINT
Aubree Walmsley is the leader of the 18-21 young adults. She is also involved in youth ministry and the worship team. She's been hanging out with Crosspoint since 2011. Aubree is passionate about encouraging recent high-school grads to continue on in their faith and loves walking with them in their journeys. She will soon be graduating college, and enjoys hunting and flying planes. She can’t wait to meet you! 🙂
WOMEN OF CROSSPOINT
THURSDAYS, MURRIETA
Suzanne Hard has been coming to Crosspoint for 13 years. She is involved in Women’s ministry and teaches a women’s Bible study in her home 3 times a year. She also currently serves at the Welcome Center. She loves meeting new people and learning how and why they come to Crosspoint. She has taught Sunday school 5–7 year olds and volunteered with Jess Bolet helping to establish a leadership development program.
Devonna Miller has been attending Crosspoint for nearly 6 years and loves serving others. Besides leading the Small Group with Suzanne every Thursday night, she also serves on the Print Team, Care Ministry, Women's Ministry, and Women’s Bible Study. Many people refer to her as the shoebox lady because she serves as a “Drop off Team Leader” for Operation Christmas Child in the Temecula/Riverside area. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, gardening, and walking her dog Daisy.
Next Steps
Join us this weekend for powerful worship and honest, practical teaching. Our passion is that you get connected with God and with other people on the same journey. This is our hope and prayer for you: that you would experience real life found only in Jesus.
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