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The Blessed Life

In the 17th century the Dutch lived a blessed life. After they freed themselves from Spanish rule and occupation, the Dutch Republic catapulted themselves into wealth that is almost unparalleled in history. It was the Dutch who established our modern stock exchange, the first multinational corporation 1602, (The Dutch East India Company), and implemented technologies that fueled their production and growth. At the zenith of Dutch prosperity, they were unrivaled in trade, science, military and the arts. Their power and influence over the world happened so fast that the Dutch Golden Age is also referred to as the “Dutch Miracle.”

This painting is the Dutch’s version of our Instagram posts where we would highlight our “bougie” dinner, cute pet pics, our latest high price purchase, or even our Spotify list. This painting is a display of Dutch blessings and rich abundance. If you look closely you will find a “well groomed dog,” glassware and citrus imported from Italy, a monkey and a parrot from America, and more impressively (and the most expensive) silk from China, and plate and bowl from Japan! (The Dutch were the only Europeans trading with Japan at the time).

So, how did they do it? How were they so richly blessed beyond imagination in such a short period of time? And how can we apply their principles to our spiritual life? The key to their prosperity is that they positioned themselves to be blessed by breaking free from oppression, being disciplined with their time, not afraid to take risks, hardworking (ever heard of the protestant work ethic?) and faithful to their values and to each other.

It is clear from scripture that God wants to bless us, and from how I read the scriptures, it seems to me that he wants to bless us beyond anything we could imagine. To what degree and how fast God’s blessings come depends on how well we have positioned ourselves to receive God’s blessing. Many times we get caught up in the “financial blessings” of the prosperity movements, which at times can become very unbalanced. Blessings manifest in many forms, but primarily in these three: health (physical & emotional), relationships (family, friends & career), and financial & material blessings.

Positioning your body for blessing is important to God. God once healed me dramatically of high cholesterol/triglycerides. My new lab results freaked my doctor out and we had to have the awkward conversation that Jesus healed me… Since I was healed, I thought that Jesus was giving me a green light to eat pizza, drink beer and enjoy Ben and Jerry’s every night. He was not. … my high cholesterol/triglycerides soon returned, and God did not heal me a second time because my emotionally undisciplined lifestyle moved me out of being in position for blessing. We need to be disciplined like the Dutch.

Some of us need to be blessed with some good friends, with great connections at work, or even a spouse. Relationships are complicated because we are all a little weird and imperfect. Most of our dysfunctional relationships are the result of negativity in our own souls; anger, jealousy, control, insecurity, always needing to be right, etc. It is the selfish/self centeredness or pride that is the root of our relationship problems. We spend too much time looking at ourselves than we do looking at the community as a whole. The Dutch’s devotion to an accepting tolerant community gave them a strong home and country.

The last is the blessing that everyone wants. Wanting to be blessed financially is not bad, and I can spend a lot of time talking about poor motivations. So how do you position yourself for God to bless your finances? Well, first, it’s not your money, it's God’s money (ouch). The other two points also apply, you must be disciplined with your money and you can’t be selfish if you want God to bless you financially. Malachi 3:10 is a strange and unique passage on positioning yourself for blessing.

“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts, “See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.”

This is the only scripture in the entire Bible where God says it's ok to test him. And He says, the blessings come like a flood, from heaven, provision beyond our ability to measure.

I want all of us to be in this position, directly under heaven waiting for God to open the floodgates of blessings on our health, relationships and finances. I want to encourage you to find that position in your own life by being disciplined and hardworking, checking ourselves for negativity, and putting ALL of our faith and trust in God, even trusting Him with our money. Easier said than done, but I know you can do it with God’s help.

Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky


Leadership

Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky
Pastor Josh
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Pastor Meko Kapchinsky
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Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky

Lead Pastor
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I am a husband, father, minister, and antiques dealer. I grew up memorizing Bible verses as well as being able to discern if a piece of furniture was a reproduction or a true heirloom.

I love discovering cool, old stuff and sharing it with others. Nothing compares to inhaling the soothing, musty scent of an old leather club chair, or feeling the well-worn patina of a 16th century church candlestick. Unlike newer pieces that might cost the same and be had in trendy shops like Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware, antiques possess true character and history. When purchasing antiques, one gains great pleasure not just from the actual act of possession, but from the process of acquiring as well.

My college education, as well as other life opportunities, helped cultivate my fondness for "cool, old stuff." Equipped with a B.A. in HIstory from Westmont College, I went on to curate the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Santa Barbara, and later served as Director of the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.

Inevitably, I opened my own antique business in 1998 in Pasadena, on Colorado Boulevard with items hand-picked from Belgium and France. Preston Roberts Antiques featured French, Italian, and Spanish antiques that usually were masculine in style or religious in theme. It was always a big rush when my containers would arrive and I called my favorite clients, allowing them a sneak-peek into my treasure trove of finds.

Today, my treasure seeking revolves less around material items and more around people. As the Lead Pastor at Granite Creek Community Church in Claremont, California, I gain great satisfaction in mining for spiritual treasure among the families and individuals we serve.

Joshua and his wife, Meko, have a passion to develop leaders, encourage the arts, and to continue to create a place where people find friends and inspiration to live their best life. Meko is the College and Young Adult Pastor.

Downplay societies influence on your soul and life. Instead, focus on the impactfullnes of a Christ centered Kingdom perspective.

— Joshua Kapchinsky (@JoshKapchinsky) January 2, 2021


Pastor Meko Kapchinsky

Teaching Pastor/Security Director

Coffee, not blood, courses through my veins.

I'm a closet Sci Fi nerd, but I draw the line at conventions and costumes;

LOVE my family, especially my daughter and my hubby; my sister and bro-in-law and nephews; my sis Alex; love my church family, especially people who work with youth. Totally into HARVEYS purses; love shoes; I'm a big theology nerd; I love my college and young adult kids like they're my own.

Azusa Pacific University
Class of 2010 MA in Religion

Westmont College
Class of 1994 BA in Philosophy and English

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission is summed up in three words, "Relationship not Religion", it's what we do. We are mindful to be in healthy relationships with God and others as opposed to a system of rules and regulations.

Our Vision, what we are praying and asking God to do, is "To see Families and Culture Transformed by Heaven" We want to see Heaven save our world and we believe that that transformation starts in the home.

Sermons

  • Nov 26 | Pastor Mandy VanHolsbeck
    Courage to Walk in Your Calling
  • Nov 19 | Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky
    What Are You Into?
  • Nov 12 | Pastor Meko Kapchinsky
    Courage to Walk in Unity
  • Nov 5 | Pastor Michael Jones
    Courage to Walk with God Behind You
  • Oct 29 | Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky
    Longevity: The Blessing of Faithfulness

Upcoming at Granite Creek

Wednesday, 11/29 at 6:30 PM
Living Nativity Rehearsal
Saturday, 12/2 at 8:00 AM
Toy Drive
Saturday, 12/2 at 9:00 AM
WORK DAY for Nativity 9 am - 12 pm & lunch
Saturday, 12/2 at 10:00 AM
WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Sunday, 12/3 at 10:00 AM
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, 12/3 at 12:45 PM
Living Nativity Rehearsal
Tuesday, 12/5 at 6:30 AM
Tuesday Morning Prayer
Tuesday, 12/5 at 6:30 PM
ENTRUSTED - Women's Tuesday Night Bible Study

Living Nativity Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 29, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet in the Sanctuary

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Toy Drive

Saturday, December 2, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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WORK DAY for Nativity 9 am - 12 pm & lunch

Saturday, December 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Work Day also on Dec 9, 9 am -12 pm.

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WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Saturday, December 2, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him! Cost is $15 each guest Beautiful Breakfast Brunch Shop With a Mission store will be there for Christmas shopping that gives back!

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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, December 3, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Includes Kids Ministry (K-5th Grade upstairs) and Preschool/Nursery Classes (downstairs). No registration needed for Sunday Service! Go to www.granitecreek.org or Facebook for online live feed.

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Living Nativity Rehearsal

Sunday, December 3, 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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Tuesday Morning Prayer

Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

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ENTRUSTED - Women's Tuesday Night Bible Study

Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

A 6-Session Study of 2 Timothy by Beth Moore

Learn To Guard What God Has Entrusted To You

We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves.

In this 6-session Bible study, Beth will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live lives of faithfulness.

 

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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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