Jesse Cottonham: GX Volunteer Mentor
by Grace Dulcé
With more than 25 years of working with youth from all walks of life under his belt, Jesse Cottonham is showing no signs of slowing down. He and his wife, Pally, of 34 years have been awarded a number of covetous titles including the Jefferson and Mielke Awards for outstanding community service. This San Francisco native’s love for God and passion for kids can be seen weekly as he volunteers his Sundays to help serve GX youth.
The Cottonham’s have been ALCF members for three years. They have two adult children who are both married and ALCF members. Jesse, having gone on the Mexico mission trips and both summer and winter camps, treasures many fond memories with the youth. By profession, he is a human performance senior specialist for a local energy company, where he trains electrical workers to reduce performance errors. Upstairs in GX, he is simply known as “Uncle Jesse.” Read more
Meet Our Members: The Raines
by Joanna Johnson
David and Julie Ralnes (photo: Monique Funnié)
[Volume 4, Issue 4, Fall 2010]
David and Julie Raines met 24 years ago at a church on the Peninsula. Their friendship blossomed while participating in a divorce recovery group. Later, David and Julie were asked to sing a duet for a special church event. That was the beginning of their music ministry together and, last April, they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. Read more 
Meet Our Members: The Garabedians
by Joanna Johnson
[Volume 4, Issue 3, Summer 2010]
Aram and Sherra Garabedian (photo: Monique Funnié)
Evangelism and discipleship come easily to Aram and Sherra Garabedian, who seem to naturally point others to Christ through their hospitality and love for people. They began attending ALCF during a season in which they needed to recharge their spiritual batteries. Recharged and ready to go, they now facilitate a Tuesday night Growth Group out of their Fremont home and enjoy taking carloads of people to church nearly every Sunday. Read more
Meet Our Members: The Pekarys
by Joanna Johnson
[Volume 4, Issue 1/2, Winter/Spring 2010]
The Pekary Family (photo: Monique Funnié)
For our first member profile, we selected the Pekarys. Not only have they been long-time members of ALCF, but they came in with their sleeves rolled up and ready to make a difference. They understand what community is all about and are models of the New Testament servant leaders that we value here at ALCF. Read more
