When you attend Brix on Wednesday nights, you are assigned to a small group. Every Wednesday, we break up into these small groups to learn and grow as a close group of friends. The volunteer leaders of our small groups are known as "Masons" because they help to construct and strengthen the students' relationships with Jesus.
Masons truly provide the mortar that bond Brix together.
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. Radical Jesus Follower!
2. Wife and Mom of 6 kids
3. Family Ministry Director at Westwood and Brix Leader
4. Definitely need coffee daily
5. Love lighthouses
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
As the leader of Brix, I feel the middle school years are critical for kids in their faith walk, emotional health and development in general. I am excited to offer opportunities for kids to learn about being a Jesus follower, to feel loved and accepted, & to have fun! It is a privilege to love on middle school kids, offer them hope and answers for the challenging years they are wading through! I love that BRIX is a program that says middle school kids rock!!!
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. My name is Adam
2. I'm a Studio Art major at UNO with emphasis' in Electronic Imaging and Media Art and Graphic Commercial Arts and Design
3. I play in a band and love music (good music ;))
4. I love Spider-Man (movies and comics)
5. I have a dog named Layla and a cat named Moeseph (after the synth- also goes by Moog, Moe, Mowgli, Moegers, etc.)
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?: I believe that middle-school is the time where you start to make your own calls on who you are going to be in life. Middle-school is the time when you are first able to decide and understand what it means to have a life that models Christ. That's why I joined this team; to build middle-school students into more fully devoted disciples of Jesus.
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. Married for almost 22 years and have 4 kids.
2. I like to fish, when time allows.
3. I enjoy coaching my daughter’s soccer team.
4. I like to eat, if you couldn’t tell by looking at me.
5. I like going to movies.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
I really like working with the Brix students. I can come to WNL and have a lot of fun learning and working on my own faith walk with them. It’s a great feeling to see them eager to hear about what God has to offer. What tops it off is when we go on our mission trips and really get to know them and see how deep their really is.
FAVORITE FLAVOR OF JELLY BEAN:
Black licorice
CELL PHONE: 960-9934
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I’ve been Married to my Wife Deb for almost 22 years
2. I have two children. Kristina 17 and Kylie 16 both are in the high school youth group.
3. My grandparents helped start up the church many years ago.
4. Dawn Putnam is my sister and Ben is my brother-in-law
5. I served my country in the United States Navy and would do it again if asked.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
John forced me, just kidding. I have always wanted to work with kids and I feel that the jr. high age group is a perfect fit for me. I went to the youth group here when I was a teen and I just remember back then thinking how cool it would be to be an adult sponsor when I got older. I thought if I could help just 1 kid half as good as my sponsors helped me then I would be doing something. Working with these kids I believe has done more for me then I ever thought possible. My prayer for these kids is that they all find the love and peace of Christ as there Savior, and if I can be of any help then I hope they won’t be afraid to ask me. LOVE YA ALL
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I am a Nurse at Lakeside Hospital
2. I love to eat ice cream in the middle of winter :D
3. I enjoy singing, dancing, and acting
4. I will be a quarter of a century old on March 21st!!
5. Yes, I am dating Eddie Murphy Jr. (and Yes, that is his REAL name!)
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
As we take a stroll down memory lane, I'm sure we can all remember our awkward and difficult middle school years. As a mason, I want to help these kids 'survive' their teenage years when they feel like no one understands. I also hope to help them develop strong vales, so they will be able to take a stand for what they believe in. It is quite a task to grow up and learn how to behave like an adult. So for now, I hope to teach them how to enjoy their childhood ... while still giving them the tools they need to live a God-Filled Life!! :D
FAVORITE FLAVOR OF JELLY BEAN:
Just to note: I strongly dislike jelly beans ... but will eat Jelly Belly's on occasion (which I do not consider jelly beans at all, but rather a tasteful candy that just happens to have a similar shape)
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I’m the oldest of 3 kids
2. Voted most likely to become President of the United States in high school
3. Very big fan of the San Jose Sharks hockey team
4. Work at Rotella’s Italian Bakery
5. I enjoy a good double cheeseburger and Pepsi for dinner!!!
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?: I became a Mason cause this is a point were kids this age need guidance in their life and may need help with their walk with God. I feel I have been where they are at not too long ago, so I know what they are going through.
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I love music (all genre’s except for country), photography and scrapbooking.
2. I have an artistic background and have an Associates Degree in Commercial Art.
3. I am a procrastinator and sometimes feel I am at my best under pressure and flying by the seat of my pants.
4. I am a single Mom raising two teenagers – 24/7/365.
5. I love life everyday!
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
I became a Mason two years ago when I was asked to fill in temporarily. It ended up being a doorway into a Middle School world I never dreamed that I would enter. I believe that my faith in Jesus brought me to serve where I needed to be here at Westwood. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are AWESOME and I enjoy spending my Wednesday nights with them. As I get to know these kids, I am in awe at how I can witness them begin to understand their own faith. I get to watch them build a stronger relationship with Jesus. It is through this Ministry that I too get to learn right along with them and I am excited to say that my own relationship with God has become stronger as I walk this path! I love being a Mason because Middle School Students Rock!
FAVORITE FLAVOR OF JELLY BEAN:
Red – Cherry of course!
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I have a great husband (Curt) and 4 great kids (Joe-10, Hannah-10, Grace-9, and Delaney-6)
2. I love my job - teaching preschool at Westwood Church.
3. I am not a morning person.
4. I love music, especially praise and worship music.
5. I like spicy food.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
When BRIX got back from Kansas City, I heard a lot about their trip. It brought back some really great memories I have of my youth group years, which I think sort of stirred up a new passion in me. I felt torn between the choice of being in choir or working with either high school or middle school kids. My answer fell into my lap when our new worship director changed choir practice to every other Wednesday. BRIX was needing another Mason, and Kristin heard I was looking to plug in. I have really enjoyed getting to know the 6th grade girls even though I’m with them only every other Wednesday. They are at a great age where being a Christian really starts to take on a whole new meaning for them. It is so exciting to be a part of that!
FAVORITE FLAVOR OF JELLY BEAN:
anything red (cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, etc.)
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I am 23 years old.
2. My mom is the church secretary.
3. I can eat Oreos off of my forehead.
4. I am a huge fan of the Huskers.
5. I am 6'5' tall.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?:
I wanted to become a Mason so I could spend my time helping shape the lives of middle schoolers. I know that it can be a challenging time when they feel like they are being pulled in many directions and have to make choices about who they want to become. Hopefully, I can give some perspective on what they are dealing with in life, good or bad. Plus, hanging out with middle schoolers is a good time and I love to have fun.
FAVORITE FLAVOR OF JELLY BEAN:
.....Orange?
CELL PHONE: 402-670-9568
Aaron Willems
Mason
Currently updating the website and hope to get some info here soon!
5 THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU:
1. I am a living historian.
2. I love sports (specifically raquetball).
3. I met my beautiful wife when she was only 14 yrs. old.
4. I am the youngest of five.
5. I know without Jesus in my life I would be lost in my sin.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MASON?: Chip Hardage tricked me into a half an hour of time and that turned into nearly one year. Honestly I love kids of all ages and want them to know Jesus loves them.
FAVORITE FLAVOR OF JELLY BEAN: Jelly Bellies (Chocolate Pudding)
