Sunday Morning Services
Traditional Worship at 9:00 am Modern Worship at 10:45 am
Pastor of Seniors Ministry Joe Sanders
Describe how you came to faith in Christ:
I was raised in a Christian home and came to accept the Savior in an evangelistic service when I was about ten years old. I dedicated my life for full time service in a Summer Bible Camp.
Your family:
I have been married to my wife, Virginia, for fifty-seven years. We have two adult sons, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Education and ministry experience:
I received a Bachelors in Theology from Biola (before it became a University). My wife and I spent twelve years in Venezuela with the Orinoco River Mission in church planting, teaching at the Bible Institute, pastoring several churches and running a printing ministry. I was co-founder of Message of Life Publications in Spanish for the evangelism of children. The printing ministry has continued to flourish even today reaching three to five hundred thousand Spanish-speaking children annually.
What's your role at GCC?
My role is serving as Pastor to Seniors. I am extensively involved in teaching, hospital visitation, prayer groups, and caring for the needs of our senior adults.
What are you most passionate about in ministry at GCC?
I am most passionate about the Bible becoming more important to each person at GCC and that the command to evangelize will be followed so that many will be brought into God's Kingdom.
Favorite scripture:
James 1:5-8, 3:17.
Favorite books:
My favorite book is the book of Psalms, but I also enjoy reading on history, gardening, and missionary biographies.
Favorite music:
Old time Gospel.
Favorite food:
Macaroni and cheese made from Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
Favorite hobbies:
Gardening.