Upcoming Events

Men's Breakfast

September 14th | The Basement

This Saturday, the 14th is Men's Breakfast! All men of SGCC are invited to join us in the Basement at 8:00 a.m. for worship, fellowship, food and a devotional time. It will be $5 at the door. For any questions, contact Bill Larew (blarew@sbcglobal.net) Hope to see you there!

Young Adult Fellowship Kickoff

September 15th | Back Picnic Tables & Field

Calling all Young Adults! After Sunday School on Sunday, September 15th we'll be kicking off our Fall season of Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) and would love for you to join us! Meet us at the picnic tables behind the Gym for games, BBQ and fellowship!

For any questions, you can text the YAF text thread at (562)222-0501

Summer Missions Night

September 15th | The Basement

We are having a Summer Missions Night! Peter Otoshi, Grace Balentine and Garrett and Lia Trainor will be sharing about their summers in Nigeria, Togo, and Italy. Join us at 7:00p.m. in The Basement.

Women's Bible Studies Begin

September 19th & 24th | Various Locations

See Ministry Highlights below for more details!

Celebrating the Life of Beverly Vandercook

September 21st | Sanctuary

Carl Vandercook and Diane Acosta would like to invite you to a Celebration of the Life of Beverly Vandercook on Saturday, September 21st at 2:00p.m. The service will be in the Sanctuary and there will be refreshments in The Basement to follow. We hope you will join us.

Ministry Expo

September 29th | Gym

After the Worship Service, we will have our annual Ministry Expo at 10:45 a.m. in the Gym.

The Ministry Expo is where all the ministries of SGCC get together to answer your questions and help you get plugged in to serve. Even if you are already serving elsewhere, there are always new ways to get involved in 2024. The Expo is also a great opportunity to keep the ministries of the church in your prayers.

If you are new at SGCC and have never signed up to serve, we’d love to connect you with leaders who can tell you more. You don’t need to be a church member in many cases, but membership classes start in October, so please consider that as well.

For any questions, contact the church office, info@sangabrielcommunity.org

Ministry Highlights

Women's Ministries Bible Study Start Dates

Thursday Bible Study

Begins September 19 at 9:00 AM in The Basement.

Kristen Halverson will be teaching the book of 1 Thessalonians.

Contact Paula Free at pfree@sangabrielcommunity.org if you have any questions.

Tuesday Bible Study

Begins September 24 at 7:00 PM in The Basement.

It meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

It will be a study of Exodus by Jen Wilkin. You can purchase the study book on Amazon. Contact Charity Smith at

charityamsmith@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Diane Acosta’s Bible Study

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

It is on-going and you are welcome to join.

This Bible Study meets in a home; please contact Diane Acosta at dacosta@sangabrielcommunity.org for further information.

Looking for Ministry Expo Help!

Sunday, September 29th is the Ministry Expo. It will be held during the Sunday School hour in the Gym. We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help with the event. If you are interested in serving, please reach out to the church office.

Children's Ministries:

Book of the Week

Polly and the Screen Time Overload

by Betsy Childs Howard, Samara Hardy

Ages 3-7

Introducing Kids to the Importance of Boundaries with Technology

Technology can be a helpful tool and source of enjoyment for many families―a way to aid children with learning, to connect with loved ones, and to provide entertainment. But as with many good gifts from God, tech devices are best used in moderation.

In this new picture book, readers meet Polly while on a trip to her grandparents’ farm. During her visit she spends all her time on her new tablet instead of enjoying the farm animals and playing with her cousins. A chat with her grandfather teaches her that, though screen time can be good, it can also keep kids away from better things. Using simple language and beautiful illustrations, children ages 3–7 are introduced to the idea that technology is best enjoyed within boundaries. A TGC Kids book.

Click on the book for the Children's Ministries Amazon Book List.

New Spanish Ministry Class

This Sunday will be the first Sunday of our new Spanish Sunday School class. They will go through Fundamentals of the Faith by John MacArthur for the next 14 weeks. Pray for this ministry and invite those that may be interested!

Fall Membership Class Starts in October

Membership Classes will be offered during the Sunday hour beginning October 6. This four-week series is perfect for those interested in pursuing church membership or just wanting to learn more about SGCC. Please contact Pastor Greg for more information at ggolden@sangabrielcommunity.org.

Subscribe to the San Gabriel Christian School Bulldog Bulletin

Subscribe to our weekly SGCS "Bulldog Bulletin" to stay updated on everything going on our school campus. Email Gabby Hoover: ghoover@sangabrielchristian.org to get added to the list!

San Gabriel Christian School is Hiring!

Instructional Aides

Now hiring substitute Instructional Aides and substitute Daycare workers. Position involves supervising students and assisting teachers. Must have some experience working with children. Interested parties must complete an application and submit it along with a personal Christian testimony. Qualified applicants will be fingerprinted and background checked as part of the hiring process. Contact Chris Sykes at csykes@sangabrielchristian.org. 626-656-1000

Substitute Teachers

Now hiring substitute teachers for grades TK through eighth. Must have a BA and teaching experience. Position involves following lesson plans for a variety of grades and subject areas. Interested parties must complete an application and submit it along with a personal Christian testimony. Qualified applicants will be fingerprinted and background checked as part of the hiring process. Contact Chris Sykes at csykes@sangabrielchristian.org. 626-656-1000

Greg and Katleen Parsons

Frontier Ventures

Greg will be heading to the Mission Nexus mission leaders conference from Wednesday to Friday this week. More than 1,000 leaders are expected, so it is a great time to connect and network with people fully engaged in the reaching of all peoples.

Prayers

The Holy Spirit to work through this event, to encourage, strengthen and guide His work in the world.

Greg's two workshops, one in the Training Track and one in the Mobilization Track. Pray these sessions will help participants gain ideas, tools, relationships to further the calling God has in their lives.

In the final main session of the event, Greg will be part of a panel designed to help folks clearly see the broad depth and breadth of both the progress of the gospel and the need to reach the Unreached.

Why not make a calendar reminder to pray:

Greg's Training Track workshop, Ongoing Training – Stimulating Growth for the Long Haul, is on Wednesday from 3:45 pm - 5:00 Eastern time.
The Mobilization Track workshop, Faithful Mobilization – More than My Vision and Passion, (with fellow staff member Jim O'Neill) is on Thursday at 3:45 pm - 5:00 Eastern.
The final session of the event, Progress, Prospects, and the Pánta Tὰ Ethné (= "all the ethne" or nations, from the Greek in Matthew 28:19) is on Friday from 11:00 to 12:00 Eastern.

Online Giving

Text the word GIVE to 626-499-5600 or click here to give online. Contact our Financial Specialist for any questions (kparsons@sangabrielcommunity.org)

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Find a Bible Study

Get plugged in to a small group at SGCC. Check out the list of current bible studies and fellowship groups that meet throughout the week. For any questions, contact the church office (info@sangabrielcommunity.org)

Bible Study List

Worship Service Video Archive

Our Worship Services are recorded and available online via Vimeo.

View Online

Behold Our God

Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge

Earnestly (We Want to Know)

Tommy Walker

Here I Am to Worship

Tim Hughes

Grace and Peace

Joel Sczebel

And Can It Be That I Should Gain?

Charles Wesley, Thomas Campbell

Arr. Foglesong

All Glory Be to Christ

Dustin Kensrue. Arr. Kings Kaleidoscope

You can find the songs we'll sing on our "Sunday Morning playlist" on Spotify linked below

Church Family Birthdays

Check out who's celebrating a birthday this month!

Reid Brawner – 9/1

Kathy Swanson – 9/1

Brooklyn Smith – 9/2

Nancy Ang – 9/2

Arthur Campiran – 9/3

Emily Cornish – 9/3

Greyson Tenney – 9/3

Steve Tenney – 9/3

Pattie White – 9/3

Bethany Ang – 9/4

Lily Espadas – 9/4

Deborah Li – 9/4

Rene Isabel Delgado – 9/6

Jennifer Ramirez – 9/8

Denise Gee – 9/9

Liam Smith – 9/9

George Ang – 9/11

Ryan Bronkar – 9/12

Nate Smith – 9/12

Seamus Smith – 9/12

Garrett Trainor – 9/12

Irma Erlandson – 9/15

Jonathan Chen – 9/15

Priscilia Narducci – 9/19

Daniel Trainor – 9/20

Natalie Halverson – 9/20

Maria Angulo – 9/21

Caris Felix – 9/21

Dan DeBoer – 9/22

Molly Trimeloni – 9/23

Megan Lysne – 9/24

Beth Esslinger – 9/25

Art Garcia – 9/26

Marilyn Kern – 9/27

Timothy Li – 9/27

Ed Rheinhardt – 9/28

Christie Tickner – 9/29

Reuben Beauchamp – 9/29

Diana Sapetto – 9/29

Reply to this email, email info@sangabrielcommunity.org or

call the church offices at 626-656-1000 for any questions.

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