Potter's Clay - Ensenada, Mexico
This ministry is funded solely through the generosity of people like you. If you would like to support Potter's Clay, please go to the giving site and click on "Potter's Clay " when prompted.
About Potter's Clay
Begun in 1977, Potter's Clay (PC) is one of Westmont's longest-running traditions, and certainly its oldest, continuously-running ministry. Each year, the PC core team actively partners with the Mexican core team -- located in Ensenada, Mexico -- to plan a year of mutually beneficial ministry and service.
Fall Weekend Projects (Ensenada, Mexico)
Throughout the course of the year, the PC core team seeks to bless the community of Ensenada in various ways. During the fall semester, students assist the Mexican core team -- made up of Pastor Ruben Castenada and Dr. Ramon Vidauri -- in both planning and realizing two weekend events: RETO DE VALIENTES (Special Olympics) and JUNTOS. During Reto de Valientes, students help to give meaningful assistance and encouragement to athletes with disabilities during this annual Special Olympics competition. Juntos weekend then serves as a "preview" for the highly anticipated PC spring break week -- featuring a one-day intensive opportunity to work with either a medical, construction, or VBS team.
Spring Break Trip (Ensenada, Mexico)
All of the knowledge and experience accumulated during the fall trips aid in synchronizing the planning and facilitation of the week-long service trip over spring break. During that week, hundreds of students camp out beneath the stars at night and work enthusiastically during the day on student-led teams across Ensenada. Whether it be construction, haircutting, kitchen, medical/dental, sports, praise and worship, or VBS, there is ample opportunity for ALL to be actively involved!
To ensure safety and efficiency, construction sites are overseen by professional contractors who volunteer their time; while the medical/dental clinics are staffed by professional clinicians who guide student teams in providing medical care and attention to the people of Ensenada. Additionally, Westmont faculty and staff members are extended the opportunity to participate in Potter's Clay, and many gladly take advantage of the opportunity to connect with both students and our Mexican neighbors.
A Rewarding Partnership
Potter's Clay holds a special place in Westmont's history and culture and has a rich history of its own. In 2007, the student leaders of Potters' Clay were presented with a key to the city of Ensenada in recognition of 30 years of service and devotion to the people there.
A word from this year's core team ...
Coming soon...
Leadership
| 2010-11 Core Team | ||
| PC Co-Director | Beau Bekendam | bbekendam@wesmont.edu |
| PC Co-Director | Marina Kooktsedes | mkooktsedes@westmont.edu |
| PC Business Manager | Michael Oakes | moakes@westmont.edu |
| PC Business Manager | Alyse Pacheco | apacheco@westmont.edu |
| PC Creative Communications Director | Lizzy Mathews | emathews@westmont.edu |
| PC Construction Co-Director | Travis Parker | tparker@westmont.edu |
| PC Construction Co-Director | Becky Roubos | broubos@westmont.edu |
| PC Medical/Dental Co-Director | Elisse Wolff | ewolff@westmont.edu |
| PC Medical/Dental Co-Director | Justin Vander Molen | jvandermolen@westmont.edu |
| PC Transportation Director | Noah Fields | nfields@westmont.edu |
| PC VBS Co-Director | Max Ziegenhagen | mziegenhagen@westmont.edu |
| PC VBS Co-Director | Ariona Pierce | apierce@westmont.edu |
| PC Sports Director | Andrew Beck | abeck@westmont.edu |
Fall Juntos Registration
Dates and registration link coming soon...
Support Potter's Clay
This ministry is funded solely through the generosity of people like you. If you would like to support Potter's Clay, please go to the giving site and click on "Potter's Clay " when prompted.
Thank you so much for supporting our students in this way!
Office Hours *
Monday 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30 pm / 2:00 - 4:00 pm / 4:15 - 6:15 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - noon / 2:30 - 3:30 pm
* PC office is located on the 2nd floor of the Kerr Student Center (KSC)
Contact Us
Core Team:
Phone: 805-565-7090 (office)
Email: potters_clay@westmont.edu
Blog: http://blogs.westmont.edu/potters_clay/
Advisor:
Jeremy Fletcher
Coordinator of Student Ministries and Missions
Email: jfletcher@westmont.edu