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Here is the link to the May edition of "Expectations": https://www.ggumc.net/wp-conte/uploads//04/Exp-05-2021.pdf

ORDER OF WORSHIP for Sunday, April 18th, 2021, Third Sunday of Easter INTROIT: All Glory Be to God by Gordon Young, sung by the GGUMC Chancel Choir, conducted by Sally Hickman, organist Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded April 28th, 2019. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER LIST: Tereise Tosi A late breaking announcement that did not make it into the video is that GGUMC will be celebrating Pentecost in the Sanctuary with an in-person Worship Service on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. If all goes...Continue reading

Order of Worship for Sunday, April 11th, 2021 Videos are provided by the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church Greeting, Call to Worship, Opening Prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer by Pastor Toné Tosi... Prelude: Pancakes & Praise Band Cover Way Maker (First UMC of Honolulu) Call to Worship: Mele Maka, Conference Lay Leader Unison Opening Prayer: Rev. Christy Clark Opening Hymn: UMH 158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing (Church of the Good Shepherd) Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Marissa Wells, Conference Staff Solo: Graves into Gardens by Valerie Hungalu (Guam UMC) English Sermon: With Great Power Rev. Kristie Grimaud (Foothills UMC) Response Music: ‘Ofa Ta’emalau (Indescribable Love) by Valerie Hungalu (Guam UMC) Offertory Prayer: Rev. Alma Johnson-Hawkins, Conference Staff Closing Hymn: UMH 364 Because He Lives (Church of the Good Shepherd) Benediction: Rev. Ed Hansen Postlude: Pancakes & Praise Band Cover Trading My Sorrows (First UMC of Honolulu) Prayer List Please remember these members of our church family in your thoughts and prayers: Evelyn McCart, Dexter Welton, Bud Ruhl, Gwen Anderson, David Gregory, Helen Sothan, Lilas Green, Steve Ryder, Pat Turner, Eddie Lopez, John Elwell, and Gary Palmer. Please remember to like, subscribe, and share our videos on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Garden Grove United Methodist Church will have in-person worship in the Sanctuary on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. Regular in-person worship will return in June--probably June 20th, 2021. Masks and social distancing will still be required.

Order of Worship for Sunday, April 11th, 2021 Greeting, Call to Worship, Opening Prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer by Pastor Toné Tosi Prelude: Pancakes & Praise Band Cover Way Maker (First UMC of Honolulu) Call to Worship: Mele Maka, Conference Lay Leader Unison Opening Prayer: Rev. Christy Clark... Opening Hymn: UMH 158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing (Church of the Good Shepherd) Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Marissa Wells, Conference Staff Solo: Graves into Gardens by Valerie Hungalu (Guam UMC) English Sermon: With Great Power Rev. Kristie Grimaud (Foothills UMC) Response Music: ‘Ofa Ta’emalau (Indescribable Love) by Valerie Hungalu (Guam UMC) Offertory Prayer: Rev. Alma Johnson-Hawkins, Conference Staff Closing Hymn: UMH 364 Because He Lives (Church of the Good Shepherd) Benediction: Rev. Ed Hansen Postlude: Pancakes & Praise Band Cover Trading My Sorrows (First UMC of Honolulu) Prayer List Please remember these members of our church family in your thoughts and prayers: Evelyn McCart, Dexter Welton, Bud Ruhl, Gwen Anderson, David Gregory, Helen Sothan, Lilas Green, Steve Ryder, Pat Turner, Eddie Lopez, John Elwell, and Gary Palmer. Please remember to like, subscribe, and share our videos on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Order of Worship for Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2021 Solo Crown of Thorns by Wayne Stewart (with prelude of O Sacred Head in Malayalam) sung by Dr. Mary (Riya) Mathew Welcome and Announcements by Linda Shepard Call to Worship by Pastor Toné Tosi This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. The crucified one has risen in glory. The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing. It is marvelous in our... eyes. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amen. Opening Prayer by Rev. Yong Sam Park (in Korean) The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. Dr Bau Dang (in Vietnamese) The Apostles’ Creed read by Linda Shepard I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Solo Christ Is Risen #307 UM Hymnal, sung by Sally Hickman, accompanied by Norberto Guinaldo. John 20:3-5 read by Pamela Hall Solo My Redeemer Lives (Samoan version), sung by Tereise Tosi and friend. John 20:6-7 read by Pamela Hall Solo Above All by Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche, sung by Dang Nguyen, guitar by Quang Nguyen John 20:8-10 read by Pamela Hall Solo Because He Lives #364 UM Hymnal, sung by Kenneth Lee, accompanied by Norberto Guinaldo John 20:11-12 read by Pamela Hall Sermon by Rev. Arun Samuel Varghese Sacrament of Holy Communion Communion Servers: Craig Briggs, Joanna Cho, Choon Su Kim, Khanh Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Lee Ann Orr, Wayne Sheriff, Barbara Tosi, Tereise Tosi Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 UM Hymnal, sung by Bill Shelly, accompanied by Norberto Guinaldo Solo He Lives #310 UM Hymnal, sung by Janine Ryder, accompanied by Norberto Guinaldo Benediction Rev. Dr Bau Dang Postlude Sonata in D Major (Allegro) by W. A. Mozart, pianist Norberto Guinaldo Ushers: Simaima Fukofuka, Siuaki Fukofuka, Joshi John, Diep Nghiem, Ellen Park, Zackary Pua, Parking Lot: Tomu Fukofuka, Tomu Fukofuka Jr.

There were a few corrections to the Order of Worship. The overall flow and credits remain the same. So if you have already printed a hard copy of the Order of Worship, it is unnecessary to print a new copy. PDfs of the revised Order of Worship and the Sacrament of Holy Communion are available at: https://www.ggumc.net/order-of-worship-for-ggumc-easter-su/

Order of Worship for Scout Sunday, February 14th, 2021 Introit: Let Thy Holy Presence by Ray Woods, sung by the GGUMC Chancel Choir, H. H. Hanson conducting. Organist: N. Guinaldo. Recorded February 17th, 2019. Greeting, Call to Worship, Opening Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer by Pastor Toné Tosi Call to Worship: I wait for the Lord. My soul waits and in His word I put my hope. My soul awaits for the Lord more than a watchman waits for the morning. More than a wat...chman waits for the morning. Anthem: This Is My Word by Pepper Choplin, sung by the GGUMC Chancel Choir, H. H. Hanson conducting. Pianist: N. Guinaldo. Recorded June 24th, 2018. Video by Boy Scouts of America, Troop 270, the Raising of the Colors, and prayer. Announcements and Prayer List by Sue Spangler Special Music: You Are My Hiding Place by Michael Ledner, sung by Jonnie Lorenz and Sally Hickman. Pianist: N. Guinaldo. Recorded July 29th, 2018. The Scripture Lesson: John 13:34-35 and Isaiah 40:28-31, read by Sue Spangler. Sermon: Commandment of Love by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Biblical References: The Apostle Paul told us that, Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:34-35) Offering by Sue Spangler Doxology (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow) by Thomas Ken, license free music courtesy of smallchurchmusic.com Closing Hymn: #157 Jesus Shall Reign verses 1 & 5 by Watts and Hatton, sung by GGUMC congregation, H. H. Hanson conducting. Organist: N. Guinaldo Benediction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang

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Ash Wednesday directs us toward our common vulnerability, finitude, and weakness and announces the truth of human solidarity: ‘You are but dust and to dust you will return’ Ash Wednesday thus inaugurates us into what Bonhoeffer calls the service of bearing, in which those who bear with others know that they themselves are being borne. Jennifer McBride, Radical Discipleship Join us this Ash Wednesday for a service of bearing, committing ourselves to a Holy Lent in w...hich we work to loose the bonds of injustice (Isa. 56:8) and work for justice and peace. Webinar on Ash Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, 9:00 am, PST. To sign-up for this Zoom webinar click the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_pG_EFb9GQSC9NEQnHPdjTg

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Order of Worship for Communion Sunday, February 7th, 2021 Opening Anthem: Praise Him by Bach and Steele, sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir, conducted by H. H. Hanson. Organist: N. Guinaldo. Recorded February 17th, 2019. Greeting, Opening Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer by Pastor Eketoné Tosi. Hymn: #131 We Gather Together by Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, sung by GGUMC congregation. H. H. Hanson conducting. Organist: N. Guinaldo. Recorded November 4th, 2018. Announc...ements and Prayer List by Mary Lou Ball. We regret to inform you that Margaret Heise passed away on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. We offer our sympathy and prayers for the family and friends of the Heise family. Please remember these members of our church family in your thoughts and prayers: Evelyn McCart, Dexter Welton, Bud Ruhl, Gwen Anderson, David Gregory, Helen Sothan, Lilas Green, Steve Ryder, Pat Turner, Gary Palmer, and also the Cajiuat, Riddle, Terrill, Rohdenburg and Heise families, all of whom have suffered recent deaths in their families. Special Music: Communion by Maverick City, performed by Bridgetown Music, Bridgetown Church, Portland, OR. Scripture Lesson: Mark 1: 29-34, read by Mary Lou Ball. Sermon: Serve with Passion by Pastor Eketoné Tosi. Anthem: We Are So Blessed, sung by the GGUMC Samoan Choir. Recorded February 24th, 2019. (Conductor and Pianist uncredited). The Sacrament of Holy Communion by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang and Pastor Eketoné Tosi. Prayer after Communion: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Offering: by Mary Lou Ball. Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow by Thomas Ken, license free music courtesy of smallchurchmusic.com. Closing Hymn: Seek Ye First (Verse 1) by Karen Lafferty, sung by GGUMC congregation. H. H. Hanson conducting. Pianist: N. Guinaldo. Benedictions: by Pastor Eketoné Tosi and Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. Postlude: Epilogue by Norman Gilbert. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded October 7th, 2020.

Order of Worship for Worship at Home Service for Sunday, December 13th, 2020 Sonshine Singers: Christmas Song of Praise, arr. J. Martin, Sally Hickman conducting, recorded December 16th, 2018. Introduction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang... Lighting the Advent Candles: Mary Lou Ball and Linda Shepard An instrumental passage from Light the Advent Candle by Mary Lu Walker with slides from UMC.org Opening Prayer: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Anthem: Christmas Star by Wells, sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir, Bill Shelly conducting, piano by N. Guinaldo, recorded December 15th, 2019 The Lord’s Prayer Announcements and Prayer List: Mary Lou Ball Anthem: Mary Had a Baby, arr. Johnson, sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir, H. H. Hanson conducting, Organ by N. Guinaldo, recorded December 16th, 2018 Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:8-14 and James 1:2-4, read by Linda Shepard Sermon: Joy In the Midst of Trial by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang CLOSING PRAYER O wonderful and amazing God, Once again we praise you for your love and your grace. We exalt you for your wisdom and your will. We give you thanks for all the blessings and even trials that you allow happening to our lives. O Holy Spirit, give us your gift of heavenly and inner joy. Help us to set our minds on joy and live a victorious life for Christ in a tough world like ours in these days. Grant us strength and courage to deal with our life situations. Save us, O Lord, from our weaknesses, our health issues, our financial matters, and our relationship challenges. Once again, we recommit our lives to you and to your care. May our lives be a blessing and an encouragement to others. In the name of Jesus the Savior, the Christ, and our Lord, we pray. Amen. Anthem: Candlelight Carol by John Rutter, Bill Shelly conducting, Organ by N. Guinaldo, recorded December 22nd, 2019 Benediction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang

A long time member of GGUMC, Margaret Heise, passed away Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Please keep the Heise family in your thoughts and prayers.

Order of Worship for January 31st, 2021 Sonshine Singers: Whom Shall I Fear by Cindy Berry, Sally Hickman conducting, piano by N. Guinaldo, recorded February 17th, 2019. Introduction, Opening Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. Announcements and Prayer List by Linda Shepard.... Please remember these members of our church family in your thoughts and prayers: Evelyn McCart, Dexter Welton, Bud Ruhl, Gwen Anderson, David Gregory, Helen Sothan, Lilas Green, Steve Ryder, Pat Turner, and also the Cajiuat, Riddle, Terrill and Rohdenburg families, all of whom have suffered recent deaths in their families. And pray for new additions to the prayer list, Margaret Heise and Gary Palmer. Celebrate Recovery by Phillip Rice, visionofchoruses.com, the Music Ministry of First UMC, Lakeland, FL. Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:31-39, read by Linda Shepard. Sermon: God’s Almighty Love by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. Offering: by Linda Shepard. Doxology (Song of Praise) by Thomas Ken, license free music courtesy of smallchurchmusic.com. Closing Prayer: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. Chancel Choir Anthem: The Majesty and Glory of Your Name by L. L. Johnson and T. Fettke, H. H. Hanson conducting, piano by N. Guinaldo, recorded February 24th, 2019. Benediction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. Postlude: Postlude by Andre Fleury, organ by Norberto Guinaldo, recorded October 7th, 2020.

At least they have masks but the social distancing went out the window. Nonetheless, it is still an impressive show of holiday cheer.

"Worship at Home" Service for Sunday, October 25th, 2020 Order of Worship Prelude: "Postlude in b minor" by André Fleurry. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded October 7th, 2020.... Introduction and Prayer by Pastor Toné Tosi Anthem: "This Is My Word" by Pepper Chaplin. Sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir. H. H. Hanson conducting. Pianist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded June 24th, 2018. Announcements and Prayer List by Faye Gregory Hymn: "Come Thou Almighty King" by Anon. Sung by GGUMC congregation. Recorded November 4th, 2018. Scripture Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, read by Faye Gregory. Sermon: "Doing Ministry In Tough Times" by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. Anthem: "I Sing th' Almighty Power of God" by Austin C. Lovelace and Isaac Watt. Sung by GGUMC Chance Choir, Bill Shelly conducting. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded October 27th, 2019. Offering: by Faye Gregory Doxology Benediction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Postlude: "Festival Voluntary" by Flor Peeters. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded October 7th, 2020.

The Scripture Lesson for Sunday, October 25th, 2020 is: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 English Standard Version (ESV) Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians 2 For you yourselves know, brothers,[a] that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attem...pt to deceive, 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with words of flattery,[b] as you know, nor with a pretext for greedGod is witness. 6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle[c] among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. https://classic.biblegateway.com/passage/ See more

The latest edition of "Expectations", the GGUMC Newsletter is available here: https://www.ggumc.net//u/2020/12/Exp-12-2020-protected.pdf

Online Giving: We Thank You All for Your Support All of us here thank you for your continued support. As you may imagine, our income at the church has dropped considerably due to the pandemic. We thank our steadfast supporters. We are continuing to look to new ways to worship and provide a satisfying church experience.

"Worship at Home" for Sunday, October 18th, 2020 1. Prelude: Somos del Señor by Emma Lou Diemer. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded September 14th, 2020. 2. Samoan Choir Anthem: Thank You for Your Love. Sung by GGUMC Samoan Choir. Recorded October 20th, 2019. 3. Introduction and Opening Prayer by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang.... 4. Hymn: #131 We Gather Together by Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck. Sung by GGUMC congregation. Recorded November 4th, 2018. 5. Announcements and Prayer List by Tereise Tosi. 6. Praise Song: Lord, I Lift Your Name On High by Rick Founds. Video from Sabbath Service (May 17th, 2020), Cal-Pac UMC. 7. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 33:12-23. Read by Tereise Tosi. 8. Sermon: Our Part and God’s Part by Pastor Toné Tosi. 9. Anthem: Let All Creation Praise the Lord by Charles Forsberg. Sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir. Bill Shelly conducting. Recorded October 20th, 2019. 10. Closing Prayer and Benediction by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. 11. Postlude: Fanfare by Kenneth Leighton. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo. Recorded September 14th, 2020. See more

GGUMC Worship at Home Service For Holy Communion Sunday, December 6th, 2020, Garden Grove United Methodist Church OW for Worship at Home for Holy Communion Sunday, December 6th, 2020 Anthem: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Charles Wesley, arr. by Ray Woods, sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir, Bill Shelly conducting, Organist: N. Guinaldo, recorded December 8th, 2019...Continue reading

The Scripture Lesson for this Holy Communion Sunday 2 Peter 3:8-15 English Standard Version 8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away ...with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. 11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Final Words 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 15 And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him,

The Scripture Lesson for this Sunday is: Exodus 33:12-23 English Standard Version (ESV) Moses' Intercession... 12 Moses said to the Lord, See, you say to me, ‘Bring up this people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’ 13 Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people. 14 And he said, My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. 15 And he said to him, If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. 16 For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth? 17 And the Lord said to Moses, This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name. 18 Moses said, Please show me your glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20 But, he said, you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live. 21 And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, 22 and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back, but my face shall not be seen. https://classic.biblegateway.com/passage/

This Communion Sunday's, Worship at Home is coming soon. Within minutes. Just a last few technical difficulties.

This is a scan from "We Are Family, Past, Present, and Future" which is a commemorative history of GGUMC. The final page, "Our Vision 2000 Statement" is very much akin to the Constitution of the United States.

"Worship at Home for Sunday, October 11th, 2020 Order of Worship: 1. Opening Anthem: The Peace of God by John Rutter, sung by GGUMC Chancel Choir, Bill Shelly conducting. Recorded October 13th, 2019.... 2. Call to Worship: Psalm 106:1-3 and Psalm 95:2 (ESV), read by Mary Lou Ball. 1 Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord, or declare all his praise? 3 Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3. Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, verse 4 only, by Charles Wesley, sung by GGUMC congregation, H. H. Hansen conducting. Recorded November 11th, 2018. 4. Introduction and Opening Prayer by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang. 5. Announcements and Prayer List by Mary Lou Ball. Prayer List: Evelyn McCart, Dexter Welton, Bud Ruhl, Gwen Anderson, David Gregory, Helen Sothan, Lilas Green, Steve Ryder, and Pat Turner. 6. Special Music: O Worship the King by Flor Peeters. Organist: Norberto Guinaldo 7. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 32:1-14, read by Mary Lou Ball. 8. Sermon: The Power of Prayer by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang 9. Offering by Mary Lou Ball 10. Doxology 11. Closing Hymn: O Master Let Me Walk with Thee, verses 1 and 2, by Washington Gladden, H. H. Hanson conducting. Recorded November 11th, 2018. 12. Benediction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Amazon Prime Days are October 13-14th. If you are an Amazon shopper, please use Amazon Smile and designate Garden Grove United Methodist Church as your beneficiary. Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to our church. The Annual Charge Conference will be held on October 29th, 2020. It will be a virtual meeting to be held via Zoom. Not all of the details of the Zoom meeting have been determined. We will send out instructions for how to join the Zoom meeting as the information becomes available to us.

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"Worship at Home" for Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Order for "Worship at Home" World Communion Sunday, October 4, 2020... An excerpt from What Is World Communion Sunday? from UMC.org Announcements and Pray List: Marylou Ball Excerpts of Introduction and Prayer: Pastor Toné Tosi (in Samoan) Samoan Anthem, (Last verse) recorded October 6th, 2019, World Communion Sunday Time With Children with Vickie Iwasiwka (Prayer only), recorded October 6, 2019 Chancel Choir Anthem: Draw Us In the Spirit’s Tether by Harold W. Friedell, Bill Shelly conducting, recorded October 6th, 2019 Scripture Readings: Ephesians 4:3-6, read by Marisa Mendoza-Nguyen (Spanish), and Pastor Young Sam Park (Korean) Scripture Readings: Philippians 3:4-11 read by Diep Nghiem (Vietnamese) and Marylou Ball (English) Musical Interlude: A Passage From Hollingside by Alec Rowley, played by Norberto Guinaldo Sermon: The Best Discovery of All by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Holy Communion: Pastors present: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang, Pastor Toné Tosi, Pastor Young Sam Park. Participants present: Mary Lou Ball. Linda Shepard, Larry and Jackie Pringle Prayer and Benediction: Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Postlude: "Adagio Cantabile" by Giuseppe Tartini, played by Norberto Guinaldo Various cuts from Communion, The Meal That Makes Us One from UMC.org are also used throughout this video. Link for CalPac: http://www.calpacumc.org/ac2020/ Anyone who wishes to add/perform additional content to the virtual services, i.e. record a song, read a Scripture, can contact Charles Goh at [email protected]. Online giving is available here: https://www.simplechurchgiving.net/app/giving/ggumc Detailed information about Online Giving is available at: https://www.ggumc.net/online-giving/ Direct any Online Giving support issues to [email protected] Once again, we thank you all for your continuing support. The latest sermons and news, are always available at: https://www.ggumc.net/ and https://www.facebook.com/GardenGroveUnitedMethodistChurch/

This is a LOL message. But seriously folks. Thank you so much for the offerings that have been dropped in our mail slot and the offering that have been made online. GGUMC.net

Video from UMC.org ablout World Communion Sunday

There's been some discussion about when our church will reopen. Our members are wondering how the decision to reopen, or not, is made. As many of you know the Governor has allowed Orange county to reopen churches with some restrictions. As of September 22nd, Orange County is considered to be a Tier 2 area, the second most strict tier. Tier 2 allows churches to open at 25% capacity. We may soon move to Tier 3 which would allow operation at 50% capacity. There are many guid...elines and restrictions. For instance singing would not be allowed. Very few churches have reopened for indoor services. Some are hosting outdoor services. Bishop Hagiya's guidelines for reopening allows Cal-Pac churches to reopen but with the stipulation that they are deemed safe and that there are no other factors that could increase risk of Covid19 infection. Ultimately, the final decision to reopen lies with each individual church. Our church is difficult to reopen because we lack sufficient cross ventilation of air through the Sanctuary. But even more importantly, our congregation consists of older folks and we just can't take the risk of someone getting infected. We are not alone in experiencing a delayed reopening because the health risks are very real. Because we cannot confidently guarantee the safety of our congregation we cannot reopen at this time. We are still following the Bishop's guidelines to remain closed because we have special factors that are difficult to overcome. Rev. Bau has prepared a statement about reopening and it will be emailed to our members very soon. I apologize in advance if anything I've written here conflicts with Rev. Bau's email. I've done my best to present accurate information. More information is available at http://www.calpacumc.org although some of the information is quite old. I appreciate the encouraging words for our Sunday, "Worship a Home", videos. This Sunday will be "World Communion Sunday". I hope to create a special video for this week. Blessing to all, Charles M Goh Media and Technology Department Garden Grove United Methodist Church

"Worship at Home" Service for September 27th, 2020 Order of Worship Introit: "All Glory Be to God" by Gordon Young, Bill Shelly conducting, recorded September 22nd, 2019.... Anthem: "There Is a Balm in Gilead" by William L. Dawson, Bill Shelly conducting, recorded September 22nd, 2019. Introduction and Prayer: Pastor Eketoné Tosi "Time With Children": by Vickie Iwasiwka, recorder September 22nd, 2019. Special Music: "Somos Del Señor" by Emma Lou Diemer, played by Norberto Guinaldo, recorded September 14th, 2020. Announcements and Prayer List: by Jim Farley Scripture Lesson: Exodus 17:1-7 by Jim Farley Sermon: "Water From the Rock", by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Offering: by Jim Farley Prayer and Benediction: by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Postlude: "Final", composed and played by Norberto Guinaldo

"Worship at Home" Service for September 27th, 2020, Garden Grove United Methodist Church Order of Worship Introit: "All Glory Be to God" by Gordon Young, Bill Shelly conducting, recorded September 22nd, 2019.... Anthem: "There Is a Balm in Gilead" by William L. Dawson, Bill Shelly conducting, recorded September 22nd, 2019. Introduction and Prayer: Pastor Eketoné Tosi "Time With Children": by Vickie Iwasiwka, recorder September 22nd, 2019. Special Music: "Somos Del Señor" by Emma Lou Diemer, played by Norberto Guinaldo, recorded September 14th, 2020. Announcements and Prayer List: by Jim Farley Scripture Lesson: Exodus 17:1-7 by Jim Farley Sermon: "Water From the Rock", by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Offering: by Jim Farley Prayer and Benediction: by Rev. Dr. Bau Dang Postlude: "Final", composed and played by Norberto Guinaldo