News
- Praise God for both Pastor William Sun and our new Church Secretary Kelly Ong for joining our church staff. They both begin on July 5.
- In July, no Church Lunch and Snack Shack is closed. Reopening Aug. 2..
- Note for Sunday, July 5: Please do not leave your car in the parking lot while going out for lunch, as the parking lot gate will be closed.
- Membership Class will be Sun., July 12, 1-3pm in the church office. Register with the church office.
- Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom: 233 085 786; PW 007276). Contact P. Larry ([email protected]) for info.
- Blood Drive – Sun., July 26 Register here.
- Thanks for supporting the 18th year of i42project missions. Our team of 21 will share the gospel in Taiwan (June 28-July 26). We will hold English camps, street evangelism, and community outreach. Please support us prayerfully and financially. Our goal is $33,000. Checks payable to GPCCC, or Zelle: [email protected], in the memo: “thei42 STM 26”.
- The church campus and office is closed on Friday, July 3.
- Make a Connection
- Save the Date! Patchwork Sisters Retreat on Sep.19, 2026, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Venue : Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. Guest Speaker: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Women’s Ministry at Trinity Bible Church, Phoenix. More details to come.
- College Summer Fellowship 6pm tonight (June 28) for dinner, book study (Don’t Waste Your Life), and fellowship. Details here.
- Thursday Bible Studies…
- Open to all, studying the book of Ecclesiastes, 6:00-8:00pm at Marcus & Corina’s. Contact Marcus Bejot ([email protected]) for info.
- Crossroads (Young Adults) Bible Study at 7:00pm at the church office 204. Contact P. Steve ([email protected]) for info.
- Next Generation Ministry
- 2026–2027 Awana Registration is open. Awana begins Fri., Aug. 7. Register online.
2nd HOUR: Serving, Equipping, Connecting
Serving: To find out how you can serve, contact P. Larry ([email protected])
Equipping: (Sundays 11:15am-12:25pm) June-August 2026
Youth & College Combined – “Iconic” (Youth Center) – P. Chris
Gospel Project – Life of Christ (B-110) Nathan Palmer
Book of Revelation (CO-206) Marcus Bejot
WORD: Enemies, Frenemies, and Friends: David’s Relationships in the Autumn of Life
Steve Houston • 2 Samuel 15-20
David’s “wild ride” in today’s passage foreshadows the rejected and returning Perfect David and intensifies our longing for him.
- RELATIONSHIP CHAOS WHILE AT THE PALACE (15:1-17:14)
- Absalom Plots and David Panics (15:1-16:14)
- Ahithophel Counsels and Hushai Counter-counsels (16:15-17:14)
- People tend to mirror how we treat them – for better or for worse. (Gal 6:7)
- God often rewards or disciplines us thru’ their responses. (2 Sam. 12:10-14)
- RELATIONSHIP EXTREMES WHILE ON THE ROAD (17:15–19:43)
- Military Victory and Personal Defeat (17:15-19:8a)
- Ahimaaz alerts David to peril. David’s men win and Joab kills his son.
- Joab the Maverick: heroic but insubordinate (18:14)
- David hears his son died, grieves over the top, and Joab scolds him.
- Ahimaaz alerts David to peril. David’s men win and Joab kills his son.
- Currying Favor and Scorecard Updates (19:8b-43) ++ 20:1-26
- Israel’s men and Judah’s men rush to be the welcoming committee.
- Shimei is forgiven, Mephibosheth exonerated, and Barzillai honored.
- Relationships suffer from the bad choices others make. (Eccle 9:18)
- Friendships last when we leave room for human frailty. (1 Peter 4:8)
- Military Victory and Personal Defeat (17:15-19:8a)
King-Friend Jesus leaves room for our frailties and remedies our faults.
Pray
Lord, bless all fathers and godly men with Your wisdom, patience, and love. Guide them to be a source of strength and support for their families and those they can influence for your kingdom. May their hearts be filled with joy, their days with peace, and their lives with Your divine favor. Amen.
English Worship Service
| Praise | Duane |
| Prayer | P. Larry |
| Welcome/Announcements | P. Larry |
| Message | P. Steve |
| Reflection Song | P. Steve |
| Benediction | P. Steve |