Lester Bridges gave his heart to the Lord in 1960. He moved to Mariposa in 1962 and has been involved in many different ministries over the years. He and his wife, Barbara, have been married since 1974 have three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Lester has a heart for teaching and has taught many men’s Bible studies over the years and enjoys the opportunity to teach from the pulpit on occasion. His current desire is to see the spiritual growth of the men at Grace Church through a discipleship ministry. His heart at this point is “To do whatever the Lord wants me to do.” His hobbies include Bible study, bicycle riding, running, and fishing. Lester’s, current, favorite verse is Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will”.

Jason and wife Jennifer have been part of Grace Church since July 2022. They have been married for 34 years and have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren.

Jason has a heart for teaching people the truth of Christ and the practical application of following Jesus in our daily lives, emphasizing service to our fellow man - loving others as we love Christ.

James 1:25 (KJV) But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

I’ve been attending Grace Church since 2003, where a Wednesday family night fellowship offered a drug and alcohol recovery Bible study. This ministry offered mentoring that was crucial to strengthening my faith in Jesus Christ.

In 2005 I met Darrah, who would become my beautiful bride. Our first son Taxtyn was born in 2006, and in 2010 our second son Ezekiel (Ez) was born. God has blessed us with a small family-owned construction company, family, and friends! Although addictions had a grip on me, Jesus broke those chains. Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17.

My desire is to help those who share my background surrender the control of their lives to the King of Kings. And those that do know Jesus to continue strengthening their relationship with Him. Let us, therefore, come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16.

Deaconess of Fellowship/Hospitality

I grew up in Mariposa going to church and spent my first 6 years of school going to a small private Christian school. I moved away from Mariposa in 2019 and returned in 2023 and started attending Grace church that summer. Since then I felt the Lord calling me to serve our church body. I started with helping out in the kitchen. In 2025 I married my husband DJ, shortly after we both became members of Grace Church. We both actively serve the church, on Sundays DJ helps with sound and on Wednesdays we prepare and serve dinner for our Family night program, I teach the younger kids in our G.R.A.C.E kids program on family nights. We are raising two children Letty born 2013 and Christopher born 2015 who enjoy participating in our Wednesday night program.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10.

Deacon of Greeters/Ushers

Hi, I’m Jeremy. I’ve been married to my wife, Jennifer, for 23 years. I have three boys, Jake, Jared and John. I have been attending Grace Church for 3 years. I have been a general contractor for 14years. I like to play softball.

I serve as the deacon of our greeting team. I also have been teaching through the book of Philippians on Wednesday nights.

Deaconess of Women’s Ministry & Prayer Ministry

My name is Barbara and I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior when I was 21 years old. I have a passion for serving others to the Glory of God.

I have been married for 51 years. My husband, Lester, and I have three grown children and 10 grandchildren. We both have a desire to see those attending Grace Church grow in their relationship with the Lord.

I currently serve on the Women’s Ministry and Prayer Ministry teams.

Deaconess of Missions Commission

Hi, my name is Daryel Lee Caputo. I believed in Christ at a very young age. His unfailing love and grace continue to carry me through the seasons and personal struggles of my life.He is Good!

My husband, Gerry, and I have been married since 1980. We moved to Mariposa and opened the Mariposa Coffee Company in 1991.We have three grown children and 4 grandchildren. “Grannie” is my favorite title.

I have been a part of the Grace church family for 35 years. I have sat under the faithful preaching of God’s Word, and been blessed by the fellowship of believers.Over the years, I have served primarily in Children’s ministry and on the Mission’s Commission.Currently, as chair of this commission my goal is to facilitate the Lord’s call to the church to send out, support, and pray for those fulfilling the call to reach the

Deacon/Deaconess of Youth Ministry

God caused Mike and Kathy’s eyes to be opened to Him in 1977, just before graduating from college. They began going to a conservative biblical church in Denver after graduation. After they were married in 1978, a friend from church asked Mike to help in the youth group with Boys Christian Service Brigade. Since then, they have served in youth or children’s ministries. We believe that our youth today need to view and see Gods truth, the Bible and have a good healthy church connection. We enjoy serving God here at Grace church!

Deaconess of Communion

Marsha Holl is an honored servant to the Lord Jesus Christ. Marsha is able to serve her home church family as a Deaconess with the honor of preparing monthly communion service. Marsha is an active member of Bikers for Christ motorcycle ministry spreading God’s word to the unchurched. Marsha is a medical assistant showing God’s love to the Mariposa Community one patient at a time. Marsha is a mother, grandmother, wife, sister and proud daughter of the King.

Deacon of Worship / Media and Business

Gary and wife Nancy have been a part of Grace Church for over 30 years. Growing up in the Central Valley of California Gary received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a child. God has given Gary a passion for Children's Ministries and oversees our Christian Education here at Grace. Gary also oversees the Multimedia and Streaming Ministries. Gary and Nancy have been married for over 40 years and God has blessed them with three children and four grandchildren. Gary's life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your way acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."