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WHO TO CONTACT: CONNECTIONS Zoro Mer [email protected]
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Teri Elfelt [email protected]
CHURCH CLERK Kirk Stevens [email protected]
DEACONS Manny Tovar [email protected]
ELDERS Tim Burke [email protected]
FINANCE COMMITTEE Jim Rotter [email protected]
LIBRARY Clarelyn Shriver [email protected] MISSIONS COMMITTEE Erin White [email protected]
OFFICE Anita Burton [email protected]
STUDENT MINISTRIES Duane Litz [email protected]
TEACHING Mike Sanborn [email protected]
TRUSTEES HK Maynard [email protected]
WORSHIP Justin Francis [email protected]
ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUPS - Sundays at 9:00am
GROUP NAME APPROXIMATE AGES ROOM
Homebuilders 20s-40s C-24
Oasis 30 plus C-29
Sojourners 45plus C21/22
Joint Heirs 60 plus C-28
Phileo 75 plus C-27
Poiema Friends 70-90 plus! Joy Hall
Chronological All Ages B-10
New Testament
TUESDAYS at 7:00pm (off campus)
The Post 20 plus For info. email:
GRANADA HEIGHTS FRIENDS CHURCH 11818 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638
Contact us at [email protected] or (562) 943-7255—www.GHFC.org
UPCOMING SUNDAY SERMONS:
Aug 5 Stories that Stick: Luke 16:19-31; Mike Sanborn
18:9-14
Aug 12 Stories that Stick: Luke 15:1-32 Daniel Kamwesa
Aug 19 Stories that Stick: Matthew 25:1-13 Mike Sanborn
Sermons May Be Listened To Online At: www.GHFC.org
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Welcome - If you are a guest today we thank you for coming. We would appreciate it if you would complete a communication card from the pew rack. As our guest, please do not feel obligated to put something in the offering.
COURTYARD CONNECT
This Summer, before & after our 10am
worship service, there will be some
delicious goodies and coffee for you to
enjoy at the kiosk. We hope this will be
a great place to have some extended
fellowship and encouraging conversa-
tions with others.
WOW BIBLE STUDY is looking for a
coordinator for our Nursery and Pre-
school childcare. WOW meets Wednes-
day mornings from 9:00am - 11:30am
beginning, Sept. 12, 2018 and conclud-
ing April 17, 2019. This person will be
responsible for arranging workers for
both areas and overseeing the operation.
Anyone interested can contact Vicki
Chandler (562) 943-7384 or jimvicchan-
VISIT OUR WEBSITE to see a full view
of our church happenings and ways you
can get involved...www.GHFC.org.
Mobile giving to Granada is available by:
Texting 77977 type keyword: granadaheights
THE FLOWERS THIS MORNING
are provided by Robert & Barbara Seelye. "We are praising the Lord for 70 years of marriage, a wonderful family and a won-derful church family!”
NEW SHARE & CARE CLOSET
The Deacons are happy to announce
that the new Share & Care Closet is now
open but is in need of clothes and
hangers for shirts and pants. Your clean
and gently used donations may be
brought to the church office during the
week.
CHARA
Chara? We’re contentedly single, com-
ing together for community, fellowship,
food & service. Chara usually gathers
for lunch on Sundays.
Contact: [email protected]
MONTHLY GIVING TOTALS FOR JUNE
GENERAL FUND 6/30/18 YTD FAITH PROMISE 6/30/18 YTD
Total Monthly
Giving
64,738 400,474 Total Monthly
Giving
18,095 157,668
Expenses 68,842 424,921 Disbursements 17,567 111,993
Difference (4,104) (24,447) Difference 529 45,675
Operating Reserve 188,941 2018 Faith Promise: $218,989
WESLEY BURTON
UW Sports Ministry
Wes Burton has committed his summer to serving
with Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry from June 1st
to July 28th. UW Sports Ministry is an equipping
ministry that enhances the vision of the Church by
providing sports-related resources for the effective
communication of the gospel. Their vision is to see churches both in the United
States and around the world using sports as an evangelism and discipleship tool.
UW’s summer ministry stretches to over 150 different churches in more than 20
states across the U.S. These VBS-like camps target elementary-age children and
incorporate music, Bible lessons, sports and an opportunity to accept Jesus as
their personal savior. Some of the sports offered are basketball, soccer, football,
Ultimate Frisbee, cheerleading and a specialized sensory program for 4-5 years
olds called Team45!
This is the first summer that Wes has served with UW Sports Ministry, although
he has been involved with other ministries and short term trips around the globe.
He has served with FCA ( Fellowship of Christian Athletes), And Beyond, and even
been to Germany with the Sprachcamp team. Wes was originally anticipating to
work closely with Ben Saucy doing ultimate Frisbee and other sports with the
older kids. God, however had a different plan for Wes. He is working with the
young 4 and 5 year olds. He is also doing all the driving across the country for his
team of volunteers.
Wes says that he is excited to serve with UW because “as a Christian I am called
to spread the gospel to those locally, regionally and beyond. I believe that God
has made a divine appointment for me to be on this mission trip this summer
with Uncharted Waters (UW); from the timing, the team members, the volunteers,
etc.”
Pray for Wesley as he comes home after 2 months of doing missions work across
the country. Pray for his debrief time, that the Lord would give him vision for the
future, and that God would use Wes as a vessel to impact the lives of the young
kids and leaders that he came into contact with these past 2 months!
NURSERY TO 5TH GRADE
TODAY - Early Childhood (Nursery–Kindergarten) 9:00 & 10:00am. Come to
the Early Childhood Center for a fun-filled time of learning together!
Kids Church (1st-5th grade) 10:00am. Meet your teacher in the foyer during the
service for a time of worship and learning. Lower B-Building pick up.
Elementary: 9:00am, Room: C-5 Special Sunday School kids series.
LGP (6th
- 8th
)
Today: LGP at 9:00am—Sunday School, D28.
Wednesday: LGP—6:00-8:00pm. Water Wednesday.
THE UPPER ROOM (9TH-12TH)
Today: High School Group at 9:00am, Upper Room.
Wednesday: 6:00-8:00pm. Pool Bible Study.
KAIROS (COLLEGE) Lunch Today: Lunch & Discussion is postponed through the month of July due to
Duane's trip to Germany and service at summer camp. We will resume on Sunday,
August 5th.
Midweek Bible Study: This is Kairos "summer break." We will be canceling Kairos
this week due to lots of students and leaders on vacation.
On Aug. 9 we will continue our study through Ecclesiastes at the Moore's house
(15438 Illora Dr., La Mirada, Ca. 90638). Begins at 7:00pm.
July 29, 2018—10:00am
Prayer partners are available to pray with you in response to today's sermon
or for any other needs. Join us at the Prayer Point following the service.
"Worship songs covered under CCLI #107517"
CALL TO WORSHIP
Praise To The Lord The Almighty (#77)
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Nothing But The Blood (#471)
Shout To The Lord – D. Zschech
Here I Am To Worship – T. Hughes
OFFERING & REFLECTION
Children are dismissed to KIDS Church.
(Please exit to the foyer, where your teacher will meet you.)
MESSAGE—”FORGIVING BECAUSE FORGIVEN” Eric Oldenburg
Stories that Stick: Luke 7:41-43; Matthew 18:23-34
ELDER PRAYER Tim Burke
CLOSING SONG
Grace Greater Than Our Sin (#472)
Visit the church website to learn more about these ministries: www.GHFC.org
Sermon Notes - July 29, 2018 - Eric Oldenburg
A Dream About Three Sons
THE PARABLE OF THE TWO DEBTORS (Luke 7:41-43)
-Jesus "the gluttonous man, drunkard, friend of tax collectors and sinners" (v. 36-39)
-God's mercy should result in our total outpouring of love (v. 40-46)
-Is there anyone who only needs to be "forgiven little"? (v. 47-50)
THE PARABLE OF THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT (Matthew 18:23-34)
-Calculating forgiveness: the world's way vs. the Kingdom way (v. 21-22)
-Contrasting forgiveness: divine extravagance vs. human stinginess (v. 23-30)
-Consequences of forgiveness: truly forgive or else you're not forgiven (v. 31-35)
The Conditions of Forgiveness and What Happens When They're Not Met
Condition 0 – If you're guilty of an offense you must repent and seek forgiveness.
If you don't do this then you risk hardening your heart toward God and others.
Condition 1 — You must make the offender aware of the offense.
If you don't do this then you can't expect restoration of the relationship.
If you can't do this then you'll have to release the offense to God.
Condition 2 — The offender must repent of the offense and seek forgiveness.
If there's no repentance there can be no forgiveness or restoration, only release.
Condition 3 — If there is repentance on the part of the offender you must forgive.
If you don't you are rebellious and possibly closed off to God's forgiveness.
Luke 7:41-43; Matthew 18:23-34
The Merciful Moneylender
and the Unmerciful Servant
“FORGIVING BECAUSE FORGIVEN” The depth of our sinfulness: Look up Psalm 14:1-3 (or Psalm 53:1-3) and reflect
on our basic human sinfulness (Paul picks up these themes in Romans 3, as well).
Now look up Psalm 103:11-14 and reflect on how thoroughly God deals with our
sinfulness. Given the reality of our depravity and in light of God's great lovingkind-
ness, consider whether anyone is forgiven more or less than any other person.
How much forgiveness is too much? Jewish rabbis in Jesus' day taught that we
should forgive 3-4 times. In Matthew 18:21, Peter ups that to 7 times. Jesus counters
hyperbolically with 7 times 7 (some translations read 70 times 7, but that is less like-
ly). Why would someone be tempted to keep track of the number of times someone
should be forgiven? What is the harm, if any, in trying to keep track of forgiveness
episodes? If someone actually sinned against you 49 times and you forgave them
each time, what would God want you to do when they sinned against you the 50th
time?
Considering the conditions of forgiveness: Prayerfully read over the "Conditions
of Forgiveness" on the Sermon Notes page. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you
whether you are at any one of the stages reflected in the conditions with another
brother or sister in Christ. If you are, ask God to help you through whichever step is
the right next one for you as you work toward reconciliation and restoration of rela-
tionship with the other person. Forgiveness can be difficult but, because we are for-
given, we can forgive.
Christian attitudes regarding forgiveness: Read the two parables again and
then consider the following 2 proposed approaches to forgiveness: 1. Some say that
regardless of the attitude of the offender, we should forgive them for the sake of our
own emotional and spiritual health. 2. In this 2-minute video, Pastor Nadia Bolz-
Weber says that we should forgive as an act of defiance against
evil and as a pronouncement of victory over evil.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhmRkUtPra8)
[Warning! Strong Language] Given the biblical teaching on
forgiveness, what problems do you see with these
approaches and how would you respond to them
from Scripture?