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  • VBS Decorations Workday
    VBS Decorations Workday
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    GVBC | Room 251
    Jul 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    GVBC | Room 251, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Would you like to help create a fun environment to Shine a Light on Who Jesus Really Is? Whether you like to paint, make things, or just want to help, join us for VBS decorations Workdays in Room 251.
  • VBS Decorations Workday
    VBS Decorations Workday
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    GVBC | Room 251
    Jul 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    GVBC | Room 251, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Would you like to help create a fun environment to Shine a Light on Who Jesus Really Is? Whether you like to paint, make things, or just want to help, join us for VBS decorations Workdays in Room 251.
  • Prayer Time for Eternal Hope (3rd Wed)
    Prayer Time for Eternal Hope (3rd Wed)
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    Jul 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Online
    永遠の希望を祈る時は日本人の救いを求めることに限定して祈る時です。家族、友人、そして、サウスベイの日本人、そして、日本に住む日本人のために一緒に祈りましょう。 “Prayer Time for Eternal Hope” is a prayer meeting focused on praying for the salvation of Japanese people. Let’s pray together for our family members, friends, Japanese people living in the South Bay and Japan.
  • VBS Decorations Workday
    VBS Decorations Workday
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    GVBC | Room 251
    Jul 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    GVBC | Room 251, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Would you like to help create a fun environment to Shine a Light on Who Jesus Really Is? Whether you like to paint, make things, or just want to help, join us for VBS decorations Workdays in Room 251.
  • Upper Room
    Upper Room
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    GVBC Room 218
    Jul 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    GVBC Room 218, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Join us every Wednesday evening at 7 PM for a worship-based prayer experience, in Room 218. If you have questions, please email Pastor Thien at thien@gvbc.net.
  • Widower's Group
    Widower's Group
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    ICHIBAN BUFFET
    Jul 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    ICHIBAN BUFFET, 1230 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Widowers are invited to join a men's group meeting led by Steve Langley every third Thursday of the month, offsite at Ichiban Buffet. Contact the church office to register by phone or email gvbc@gvbc.net.
  • LTPM (Lunchtime Prayer Meeting) online
    LTPM (Lunchtime Prayer Meeting) online
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    Jul 16, 2026, 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
    LTPM Online
    昼休みの祈り会は第2と第4の木曜日は教会に集まって12時25分から1時まで、第1と第3、第5の木曜日はオンラインで集まって12時15分から12時30分までみんなで祈ります。LTPM stands for Lunch Time Prayer Meeting. On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, we gather at church from 12:25 PM to 1:00 PM. On the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays, we meet online from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM.
  • VBS Decorations Workday
    VBS Decorations Workday
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    GVBC | Room 251
    Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    GVBC | Room 251, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Would you like to help create a fun environment to Shine a Light on Who Jesus Really Is? Whether you like to paint, make things, or just want to help, join us for VBS decorations Workdays in Room 251.
  • Oasis Night
    Oasis Night
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    GVBC | Rm 201
    Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    GVBC | Rm 201, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Every other Thursday from 8PM to 10PM in room 201. English conversation, networking, study help, and other fun activities for Japanese international students from El Camino College. Contact Shoki Hioki for more information: shoki@gvbc.net
  • KidZone
    KidZone
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 17
    GVBC | Community Hall
    Jul 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    GVBC | Community Hall, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    KidZone is a fun place for kids 1st to 5th grade to interact, play and learn about Jesus! There will be fun activities, a devotional, and a snack each evening! (Kids 4-5 years old may participate with a parent or adult present.) Tonight will be Octopus Games! Sign in at the 158th entrance.
  • Friday Night Youth Group
    Friday Night Youth Group
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 17
    GVBC Room 218|220
    Jul 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    GVBC Room 218|220, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Our youth group meets on Friday evenings from 7-9:30pm, with hang out time following til 10pm, for students 6th-12th grade. The youth ministry strives to help students to build their lives upon the firm foundations of the Faith that they can stand on through the ups and downs of life.
  • Hearts for Widows Fellowship Luncheon
    Hearts for Widows Fellowship Luncheon
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 18
    Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    GVBC Room 201, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Widows gathering to extend God’s love and compassion to one another in fellowship & encouragement. Join us for a special Helping Hands Showcase: Learn How to Protect Yourself Against SCAMS. Widowers are also welcome to join. More info, contact sharon@gvbc.net.
  • Sunday Service 9AM (Live)
    Sunday Service 9AM (Live)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    GVBC, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Join us to worship God, hear His Word and participate in fellowship with us! This is an in-person service. Online service is available at 11am.
  • Kids Church 9AM
    Kids Church 9AM
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 19
    GVBC | Room 250
    Jul 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    GVBC | Room 250, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Kids from newborn to 5th grade are welcome to join us for Kids Church on Sundays at 9 AM or 11 AM (during our regular main services). We have Sunday School for Nursery, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Kids. Join us as we have fun together learning about Jesus!
  • Sunday Service 11AM (Live & Online)
    Sunday Service 11AM (Live & Online)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
    GVBC, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Join us to worship God, hear His Word, and participate in fellowship with us! Service is in-person and online at 11am. There is also an in-person service at 9am.
  • Kids Church 11AM
    Kids Church 11AM
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 19
    GVBC | Room 250
    Jul 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
    GVBC | Room 250, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Kids from newborn to 5th grade are welcome to join us for Kids Church on Sundays at 9 AM or 11 AM (during our regular main services). We have Sunday School for Nursery, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Kids. Join us as we have fun together learning about Jesus!
  • Sunday Nihongo Service
    Sunday Nihongo Service
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
    GVBC, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    メッセージは同日の英語礼拝と同じ聖書個所から日本語で語られます。The message is shared in Japanese from the same Bible passage as the English worship service on the same day. Join our Nihongo Service to worship God, hear His Word and participate in fellowship with us. Service is in-person and online.
  • Youth Sunday School
    Youth Sunday School
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 19
    GVBC Room 218|220
    Jul 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
    GVBC Room 218|220, 1630 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
    Youth Sunday School meets on Sundays during second service from 11AM-12:15PM. We seek to strengthen each student's foundation of faith as we teach and model what it means to live with a God-centered focus, a love for people, and a heart for mission so they can come to know God more.
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