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Listen for the Blessing

When I was young, my parents used to use rewards as a way to entice my sister and me to do things. If we behaved well at the doctors, we would get a stick of gum or if we did well in school we would get to pick out a toy from Toys R Us. Classic example, if we were members of the “clean plate club” at dinner, we got to have dessert. My parents loved to reward us for good behavior. They also loved to surprise us with little things.

When my sister and I went to camp, my parents would hide notes and little gifts in our luggage. When we went to school, they would hide notes of encouragement in our lunches. They did these little things simply because they love us and wanted our day to be a little brighter.

When it comes to our heavenly father, his form of blessing comes in different ways. Hearing God can be difficult. God is not like a parent who comes in your room and loudly declares that it needs to be clean. He doesn’t speak to us in the ways we speak to one another, which makes it easy to miss His voice. One of the biggest obstacles in our relationship with God is being able to communicate with Him, and by this I mean the listening part. God does not communicate with each person the same way which can make it difficult to know if you are lining yourself up for His blessings.

One of our youth students, Samantha Hoffman, has been practicing listening to God’s voice. At camp in February, she felt God telling her to use her voice. On Tuesday, February 18, Samantha heard Him again, this time telling her to pray specifically for the corona virus at 2:50 pm on Thursday, February 20. She heard God tell her to invite her friends to do so too. This prayer request became a text chain sent out by dozens of people who then prayed for healing of the corona virus that Thursday afternoon. It is so amazing to know that our students are intent on listening to God’s voice and being obedient. Samantha’s obedience blessed so many people. There was huge wave of prayer across the globe, making people stop to pray rather than panicking over sickness. This created a real opportunity for change.

- Pastor Many VanHolsbeck


Youth Leadership

Pastor Mandy VanHolsbeck
Youth Pastor

    Pastor Mandy VanHolsbeck

    Youth Pastor

    In Youth Group we laugh, have fun and make new friends. We challenge each other to grow and become all that God has designed us to be.

    We believe the truth in 1 Timothy 4:12, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

    We are building the church of tomorrow while being the church of today.

    Pastor Mandy has been serving with our youth since 2015. She loves planning crazy events like Outbreak, Domed, Color Wars, Beach trips, Invasion, retreats and more for our youth. In her spare time you can find Mandy reading or binge watching Netflix while crafting!

    Mission

    To reach Junior High and High Schoolers in our area and show them all the love of Jesus Christ.

    About Us

    Kairos: "an opportune moment for decision or action"

    Our students only get to be teenagers once. We want to equip them to use this Kairos moment to the fullest. We believe that Kairos GCY exists to create a community of students transformed by their experience with the Holy Spirit who are equipped and empowered to express this transformation.

    Kairos GCY is a place where 6-12th grade students can come as they are and experience the love of God through our staff, volunteers, and fellow students.

    1 Timothy 4:12, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

    Calendar

    Sunday, 10/1 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 10/8 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 10/15 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 10/22 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 10/29 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 11/5 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 11/12 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!
    Sunday, 11/19 at 10:00 AM
    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, October 1, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, October 8, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, October 15, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, October 22, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, October 29, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    -0700 America/Los_Angeles 1 -764

    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, November 5, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    -0700 America/Los_Angeles 1 -764

    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, November 12, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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    -0700 America/Los_Angeles 1 -764

    Junior High & Froshmore Youth Group meets after worship!

    Sunday, November 19, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    7-10th Grades meet upstairs after downstairs worship. Meeting in the Youth Lounge.

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

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    1580 N Claremont Blvd
    Claremont, CA 91711

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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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