Join us Sundays at
9:30 am for Worship!

Children are invited  participate in
KidZOwn Worship, a service just for them!

The Lord's Super
is celebrated monthly on the 1st Sunday.

 

Pastor Steve grew up in Southern California and loves all things related to the beach. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara, he served in politics in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C.  

Pastor Steve received his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Currently, Steve is working on his Doctorate in Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Motto:  “When you’re down to nothing…God is up to something.”

Hobbies:  Exercising, reading, movies, coaching my children in sports.

Favorite Books:  “A Prayer for Owen Meany”

“Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys”

“The Brothers Karamazov”

Favorite Bible Verse:  Ezekiel 37:1-14, especially verse 6:  “I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.”

Favorite Worship Song:  “Amazing Grace”

Favorite qualities of God:  Steadfast love and grace

Beach or Mountains?  Beach

Peet’s or Starbuck’s?  Peet’s

Favorite Songs to Listen to While Driving:  “Yahweh,” by U2; “Surfing U.S.A.,” by The Beach Boys

Favorite Movies:  “Gladiator”

“Braveheart”

Pastor Ellen grew up in the Bay Area and has a great love for all things related to a good cup of coffee.  

She received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from UC San Diego, her Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and her Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from Northwestern University.

Motto:  “Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” – Francis of Assisi

Hobbies:  Gardening, crossword puzzles, guitar, hanging out with friends, watching my kids grow

Favorite Book:  Anything by Henri Nouwen

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 28:7:  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped.  Therefore my heart exults, and with my song I will thank Him.”

Favorite Worship Song:  “And Can it Be”

Favorite quality of God:  He never gives up on us.

Beach or Mountains?  Mountains

Peet’s or Starbuck’s?  Peet’s

Favorite Song to Listen to While Driving:  “Beautiful Day,” by U2

Favorite Movies:  “The Blues Brothers”

“Meet the Parents”

 “Glory”

“The Sound of Music”

Mary grew up in the Bay Area and Central Valley.  She received her Bachelor of Arts and teaching credential from California State University at Chico.  She spent 15 years teaching elementary school.

Mary's involvement as a volunteer in children's ministry began in high school.  With Terri Dias, her ministry partner, she hopes to make the time children spend in Graceland (Sunday school) the best hour of their week. Mary and her family enjoy all kinds of music, traveling, and watching old movies.

Mary Coustier, Director of Children's & Family Ministry
Email: mary@immanuel.org

Motto:  “Be Prepared.” (I was a good Girl Scout)

Hobbies:  Piano, guitar, travel, reading

Favorite Book:  “Anne of Green Gables”

Favorite Bible Verse:  Psalm 100:  “Serve the Lord with gladness.  Come into God’s presence with singing!”

Favorite Worship Song:  “Shout to the Lord”

Favorite quality of God:  Faithfulness

Beach or Mountains?  Mountains (Yosemite!)

Peet’s or Starbuck’s?  Peet’s

Favorite Song to Drive to:  “Sweet Caroline,” by Neil Diamond.

Favorite Movie:  “A Man Called Peter”

Terri was born in Colorado and attended four elementary schools by the 3rd grade. This drives Terri's passion to welcome children and ensure that they feel they belong. Since Jr, High she has attended IPC and she accepted the Lord at an IPC youth retreat.

She received her nursing degree from San Jose State University and is an RN specializing in pediatrics. She enjoys her marriage to Jerry and they have two beautiful adult daughters and one granddaughter.

Motto:  “Pray first, then act.”

Hobbies:  Gardening, Tea Parties

Favorite Book:  The Kite Runner

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.”

Favorite Worship Song:  “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”

Favorite quality of God:  Grace

Beach or Mountains?  Mountains

Peet’s or Starbuck’s?  Peet’s

Favorite Song to Listen to While Driving:  Anything by U2

Favorite Movies:  “Father Goose"

Scott is a local to the Bay Area going to local elementary schools and Valley Christian High School.  He graduated from Cal Poly with a Business Administration major and Psychology minor.  He has worked with at risk, foster and high needs minors.  He has worked in various capacities at Mt. Hermon Christian Conference Center. 

He has also assisted students at an elementary school who have varying emotional disturbances.  His interests are all sports, guitar, film, music, photography and writing. 

Motto:  “Slow down.”

Hobbies:  sports (playing and watching), guitar, music, photography

Favorite Book:  “The Brothers Karamazov”

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 27:14:  “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." 

Favorite Worship Song:  “I Stand in Awe of You”

Favorite quality of God:  Humility in perfection

Beach or Mountains?  Mountains

Favorite Song to Drive to:  “For the Windows…” by Sufjan Stevens

Favorite Movie:  “Legends of the Fall”

Nancy grew up in Santa Clara. She has attended IPC since she was 3 years old and has been Office Manager since April of 2006.  She was an administrative assistant for 4 years until she became a stay-at-home mom after her second child was born.  

She opened a day care business in order to stay home with her family.  She now has five children.  She has directed Vacation Bible School, been the secretary of the PTA and the secretary of a neighborhood pool board.  She enjoys scrap booking and quilting and meeting with friends over a great cup of coffee.

Hobbies:  Scrapbooking, reading, cooking, playing/watching baseball & softball.

Favorite Book:  Anything by Dee Henderson, Karen Kingsbury or Lori Wick

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Favorite Worship Song:  “Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone”

Favorite quality of God:  Faithfulness

Beach or Mountains?  Beach

Peet’s or Starbuck’s?  Starbuck’s

Favorite Song to Listen to While Driving: 80’s rock

Favorite Movies:  “Sound of Music”