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Life is Like a Box of Chocolates

Give and you will receive. You will be given much. Pressed down, shaken together, and running over, it will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you.

Luke 6:38

Movie character Forest Gump famously said “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know
what you’re gonna get.” This is how I view blessings in life. There are many blessings; some you give,
some you receive, and some that come when you least expect them!
Back in 2012, I worked as a truck unloader three times a week. It helped with providing
groceries. I had to be at work by 4am so I would get up at 2:45 am for coffee and some reading to get
my day started. Getting up early was easy for me, because I am a morning person. (What a blessing!)
The other truck unloaders were mostly young guys, fresh out of high school, and they would show up
barely awake having just rolled out of bed. Me, I was ready for the morning, usually ‘bouncing-off-the-
walls’ happy to be there! One of my sleepy, and somewhat annoyed co-workers would ask me “What
are you so happy about Sara?” With a smile I’d say “I am happy because I woke up today and I’m here;
it’s a blessing to work!” Again, annoyed by my exuberance, he would reply “that’s so weird.” My young
co-workers didn’t understand that I really see life as such a blessing. Yeah, sure, the work was hard, but I
also saw it as a workout opportunity. I didn’t have to go to gym! I was able to be off work and home
before my husband had to start his work day, so we didn’t have to pay for daycare. And I was able to
help provide for our family+ by using my paycheck for groceries. To me, these were blessings. I do not
focus on life as being full of “what I have to-do’s,” but rather what I get to do!
Granite Creek was a big blessing when I had my third child, Anthony. Granite Creek has a
Ministry, overlooked by Jennifer Maglio, called “Food Warriors”. No, it’s not getting together and having
a food fight. It’s a ministry where people bless a family with a meal when you have a baby, or have to go
through surgery, or something tragic. These amazing behind-the-scenes-servants will make or purchase
and deliver you a meal so you can put your energy toward family, or healing. The Food Warriors came
when I had major surgery back in 2016. It was such a blessing to have someone bring a meal for my
family while I was recovering. That made me feel loved and cared for by our church family. So once I was
recovered, I became a part of Food Warriors Ministry too. I soon discovered that as wonderful as it is to
be blessed in this way, it was an especially wonderful feeling to bless another family!
The power of giving is such a blessing not only to others, it blesses our selves. On Saturday
mornings I am privileged to volunteer at the KidCare Food Bank. I feel pure joy just being there! To help
others is such a blessing. In just a couple of hours working together as a team, we set up EZ-ups, tables,
crates and boxes in preparation for families in need. We stand in a circle praying over the food before it
gets put into boxes. The KidCare Foodbank puts good, quality, fresh veggies, and beautiful fruit, baked
goods, meats and snacks into each lovingly packed box. Silvia and Gary Sconyers, Directors of the food
bank, have been blessing families in this way every Saturday for the past 20 years, rain or shine, freezing
or scorching out.
What is really amazing is being able to bless others as a family. A couple of years ago, around
Christmas time, a dear sweet friend of mine came to visit me. She was struggling a little bit at that time.
We had just put up our Christmas tree the day before and the evergreen filled our living room. As we
visited, I could see my friend calculating, and counting in her head. She was trying to figure a way she
could afford a Christmas tree for her kids at their new place. The next day I asked my husband, Aaron, if
we could afford make her family’s day. So we showed up at their new place with a tree. It was so
beautiful to see the complete joy on their faces; tears of joy and happiness! It was our hope to help their
family enjoy the Christmas season and make special memories together. And we were able to bless
others when they didn’t expect it.

When you look at life with thankful eyes, you can see there are blessings everywhere. From the
moment you wake up Blessing! To bringing or receiving a meal Blessing! Driving around in a car with
gas in it Blessing! Going about your day and discovering what God has planned for us Blessing! I am
ever thankful, Lord, for the life I live because every day I learn more about you. I am even thankful for
the tough days because I know I’m growing more towards you, Lord. Blessings are everywhere just like
God is. May I be a blessing to you, Lord!


Sara Frias

Children's Ministry Director


Pastor Sara Frias
Children's Pastor
(909) 625-4455 
Pastor Michael Jones
Family Pastor
909 625-4455 

Pastor Sara Frias

Children's Pastor
(909) 625-4455 |

Sara and Aaron Frias made Granite Creek their home church in 2009. With help from Pastor Larry and the Holy Spirit, they got married after announcements during second service, right before they got their daughter dedicated. They have been growing spiritually ever since.

Sara volunteered as a Sunday school teacher in 2010. Fast forward to now, she’s a wife and mother of four children.

Sara shares: “I love children and I love being the Children’s Ministry Director of this awesome church. I enjoy teaching the young ones about the Bible. I love to let them know they matter the most and that God wants the adults to be like them with child-like faith.”

Sara’s life verse is Galatians 6:9:“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” – (NKJV)

Pastor Michael Jones

Family Pastor
909 625-4455 |

Family Pastor Michael Jones

Pastor Michael served as the Youth Pastor at Granite Creek for over twenty years, and is stepping into the new full-time role of Family Pastor! He has great vision for what God can do in and through our Granite Creek families and can't wait to see what God does next.

Michael's interests includes movies, football, and comics. He has worked with Special Needs Children and families, and has coached sports. Pastor Michael holds a B.A. in Psychology and Human Development from Vanguard University.

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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, July 16, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, July 23, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, July 30, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, August 6, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, August 13, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, August 27, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Kid's Sunday School with Skyler & Teaky

Sunday, September 3, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Come out and climb into the coolest Junior Explorer's Treehouse! Check out the immersive environment, amazingly detailed as a kid-crafted clubhouse.

You'll see a fully-functioning Time Transport Machine, a Science Research Department hosted by Skyler Techbot and his pal Teaky, and the giant-size Tree Log Lounge, home of the wacky Tree Weasels!

Kid's Church (K-5th Grade) & Preschool/Nursery Classes are available during the 10 am Sunday Service, and Youth Group meets upstairs after worship in the Youth Room.



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Granite Creek Community Church | 1580 N Claremont Blvd Claremont, CA 91711 | (909) 625-4455

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Welcome Children Youth College Family / Adult

Granite Creek Community Church (GCCC) is a Spirit-filled church in the college town of Claremont, CA where it's all about relationship, not religion. Come celebrate with us Sunday mornings at 9:00 am & 11:00 am and at Sunday Night 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

In addition to three Sunday Services, we offer classes, small groups, training, youth opportunities, college groups, and various seasonal events throughout the year.

Get to Know Us

At Granite Creek, kids are a priority. One of our values is to see kids grow up to become everything God created them to be as they develop a personal faith and relationship with Christ in a safe and loving environment. We partner with parents to provide experiences that will meet their child's mental, emotional and spiritual needs, so that their children will become fully devoted followers of Christ.

More About Children's Programs

GCY is a ministry designed for 7th through 12th graders, to help students engage in a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ, to experience God in a true and relevant way, while in a relational, safe, and relaxed environment. To show every student that God loves them and has an amazing plan for their lives. We know youth have real struggles, and it is our desire that each student know our team is genuinely there to listen, pray and care for them.

Granite Creek Youth

FIDELIS is the college and young adult group at Granite Creek Community Church! We're excited to encourage leadership for the next generation! Statistics show that we are losing a generation in the church (18-30 year olds) and at FIDELIS we aim to strengthen and support this generation as they define their faith walk and work through issues unique to them.

We are people-driven church, not program driven. Ministries exist to meet the spiritual, emotional, physical, and psychological needs of people. But, they also provide opportunities for members to grow in maturity in Christ through giving to others. GCCC ministries provide opportunities for you to serve others and actively pursue fulfilling God's purposes for your life.

Thank you for joining us in what God is doing at Granite Creek Community Church!

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