The Verdugo Community Church’s Podcast

Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom - "The Good Shepherd's Great Love" - Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Matthew 25 - Verdugo Community Church July 18, 2021

Lead Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom affirms the hope and comfort of Psalm 23, while calling us to action as disciples defined in Ezekiel 34 and Matthew 25 in her sermon, “The Good Shepherd’s Great Love.” 

Verdugo Community Church is again having in-person Sunday services at 10:00 a.m., but continues to make its Sunday service available to you online at this site.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by Gail Whitcome Linstrom and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the service is also posted on this podcast site.

Verdugo Community Church Worship Service for July 18, 2021

We begin with a instrumental medley by Music Director Heidi Sandoval. Lead Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom welcomes all to worship and to participate in the life of our church family. Dale Reynolds calls us to worship by reading Psalm 138, and Albert Ramseyer opens us with prayer. Heidi leads us further in praise and worship music. Greg Hart focuses on the concerns and praises of the congregation in the Prayers of the People. Pastor Gail affirms the hope and comfort of Psalm 23, while calling us to action as disciples defined in Ezekiel 34 and Matthew 25 in her sermon, “The Good Shepherd’s Great Love.” Chaplain Dave Saltzman leads us in Communion, so you are invited to have bread or crackers and a beverage ready to participate.

Verdugo Community Church is again having in-person Sunday services at 10:00 a.m., but continues to make its Sunday service available to you online at this site.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by Gail Whitcome Linstrom and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the sermon is also posted on this podcast site.

Pastor Daniel Whipple -- Authentically Led by the Spirit - Verdugo Community Church July 11, 2021

Pastor Daniel Whipple, from Rose City Church, compares the actions of John the Baptist and King Herod as set out in Mark 6:14 - 29 to illustrate what it means to be "Authentically Led by the Spirit." Verdugo Community Church is again having in-person services but continues to make its Sunday service available to you online at this site.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Thomas Jefferson’s Fourth of July Sermon copyright 2021 by Dale Reynolds and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the Sermon is also posted on this podcast site.

Thomas Jefferson's Fourth of July Sermon -- portrayed by Dale Reynolds -- Verdugo Community Church July4, 2021

President Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Dale Reynolds, shares his beliefs on Christianity in “Thomas Jefferson’s Fourth of July Sermon.” 

Verdugo Community Church is again having in-person services but continues to make its Sunday service available to you online at this site.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Thomas Jefferson’s Fourth of July Sermon copyright 2021 by Dale Reynolds and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the Service is also posted on this podcast site.

Verdugo Community Church Worship Service for July 4, 2021

We begin with a instrumental medley by Music Director Heidi Sandoval. Lead Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom welcomes all to worship and to participate in the life of our church family and opens us with prayer. Mike Minasyan calls us to worship by reading Psalm 146. Heidi leads us further in praise and worship music. President Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by Dale Reynolds, shares his beliefs on Christianity in “Thomas Jefferson’s Fourth of July Sermon.” Michelle Hensley brings the message to the present day with an excerpt from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech, “I Have a Dream.”

Verdugo Community Church is again having in-person services but continues to make its Sunday service available to you online at this site.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Thomas Jefferson’s Fourth of July Sermon copyright 2021 by Dale Reynolds and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the Sermon is also posted on this podcast site.

Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom "The Power of Faith and the Possibilities of Love -- June 27, 2021 Verdugo Commnity Church

Pastor Gail finds guidance for Verdugo in how Jesus adapted his ministry to changing conditions in Mark 5, and reminds us of Paul’s call to the Corinithian Christians to be fully engaged and motivated by love for others in her sermon, “The Power of Faith and the Possibilities of Love.”

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by Gail Whitcome Linstrom and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the service is also posted on this podcast site.

Verdugo Community Church Worship Service for June 27, 2021

Verdugo Community Church is meeting in person again. We begin with song, led by Music Director Heidi Sandoval. Lead Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom welcomes all to worship and to participate in the life of our church family. Dale Reynolds calls us to worship by reading Psalm 30 and Chaplain Dave Saltzman opens us with prayer. Heidi leads us further in praise and worship music. Albert Ramseyer focuses us on the concerns of the congregation and the world with the Prayers of the People. Pastor Gail finds guidance for Verdugo in how Jesus adapted his ministry to changing conditions in Mark 5, and reminds us of Paul’s call to the Corinithian Christians to be fully engaged and motivated by love for others in her sermon, “The Power of Faith and the Possibilities of Love.” Chaplain Dave leads us in Communion, so you are invited to have bread or crackers and a beverage ready to participate.

Verdugo Community Church is transitioning back to in-person services but continues to make its Sunday service available to you online at this site.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by Gail Whitcome Linstrom and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the sermon is also posted on this podcast site.

Pastor David Saltzman -- "Connect the Dots" -- John 2:1 -- 12; Matthew16:22 -- 23; Luke 10:25 -- 37 -- Verdugo Community Church June 20, 2021

Pastor David Saltzman in his sermon, “Connect the Dots,” has us consider the Gospel stories, the miracle at the wedding in Cana in John 2, the interaction between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, from different perspectives to learn how God wants us to act toward each other.

Verdugo Community Church is transitioning back to in-person services and is working out the technology to continue making its Sunday service available to you online at this site and by video on Facebook at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by David Saltzman and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the service is also posted on this podcast site.

Verdugo Community Church Worship Service for June 20, 2021

Verdugo Community Church is meeting in person again. We begin with song, led by Music Director Heidi Sandoval. Lead Pastor Gail Whitcome Linstrom welcomes all to worship and to participate in the life of our church family. Andrew Mumm opens us with prayer, and Dale Reynolds calls us to worship with a reading from Jeremiah 29 regarding God’s promises. Heidi leads us further in praise and worship music. Albert Ramseyer focuses us on the concerns of the congregation and the world with the Prayers of the People. Pastor David Saltzman in his sermon, “Connect the Dots,” has us consider the Gospel stories, the miracle at the wedding in Cana in John 2, the interaction between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, from different perspectives to learn how God wants us to act toward each other. Pastor Gail leads us in Communion, so you are invited to have bread or crackers and a beverage ready to participate.

Verdugo Community Church is transitioning back to in-person services and is working out the technology to continue making its Sunday service available to you online at this site and by video on Facebook at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by David Saltzman and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the sermon is also posted on this podcast site.

Andrew Mumm - "Love -- Faith in Action" -- Verdugo Community Church May 23, 2021

Andrew Mumm encourages us to put our faith into action with his sermon “Love – Faith in Action.”

Verdugo Community Church is transitioning back to in-person services, and is working out the technology to continue making its Sunday service available to you online at this site and by video on Facebook at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch.

Verdugo Community Church is a Free Methodist congregation located in and serving the Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale areas in Los Angeles.  It is located at 4300 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Verdugo is online at www.facebook.com/verdugochurch and www.verdugochurch.org.

Sermon copyright 2021 by Andrew Mumm and Verdugo Community Church. An audio copy of the service is also posted on this podcast site.