Loving God and Loving Others without fear, shame, guilt or doubt
Welcome!
Thank you for coming to Grace Communion Monrovia today. Your presence at church is a blessing to us. We pray that you enjoy the worship service and are able to meet with many of our members.
A Gift For You – If this is your first time with us, we have a welcome gift for you. Please stop by our Information table in the pool viewing area after to complete a guest information card and pick up your gift. Thank you for coming.
Blessings to you in Jesus’ love,
Pastor Craig Kuhlman
September 1, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Hospitality – Snacks today after services.
For those in need of prayer – please see our Pastoral Team or Elders immediately following service until 11:15 (we have access to the building until 11:30 when Y staff prepares to open to members)
Please visit our information table for:
- Personal Prayer Guide
- 52-Week Bible Reading Plan
- Flourishing Care Groups
- Our Beliefs and Pastor’s priorities
- GCM Planning Statements
- We Believe (Adults)
- We Believe (Youth)
- Statement of Beliefs (booklet)
- The God Revealed in JC – A Brief Introduction to Trinitarian Faith (booklet)
WORSHIP SERVICE
September 1, 2019
Call to Worship……………………………Come Now is the Time to Worship
Praise Songs…………………………………………………….God of Wonders
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ………………………………………………….Lord Most High
Redida Edwards
Sermon & Communion…………………………………………….Pastor Craig
Transformed by Love Series – Letters from John Part 9 (4:17-5:5)
Four Fruits of Christian Maturity.
Final Song………………………………………………………………The River of God
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Wednesday Flourishing Care Group (7:30 – 8:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 138 Mauna Loa Drive, Monrovia.
Thursday Morning Bible Class (9:30-11:00 am) led by Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book Hearing God by Dallas Willard.
Parish Service Opportunities
Wild Rose Elementary School – has a need for adult reading tutors for third and fourth grade students who need help for 2-3 hours a week at the school (in our Northern Parish). Please contact Robin or Arline Connelly for more details (626-449-4192).
Intercessory Prayer
Prayers for Wendy Ledbetter – Wendy is suffering with stomach issues which makes her feel miserable and uncomfortable. She is also feeling depressed which is affecting her work.
Norva Kelly – Her surgery is scheduled for this Thursday, September 5th at 2:00 pm. Please continue to pray for God’s healing, peace and comfort for Norva and family.
Continued prayer for our mission fields (1. Northern parish surrounding the Y; 2. Y Board and staff; 3. Y members; 4. City of Monrovia; 5. Church scattered communities of friends, relatives, etc., in our respective circles of influence).
Upcoming Dates
September 10th Tuesday Flourishing Care Group will begin after being on summer break.
September 11th – Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
September 15th – Snacks provided by those with the last name beginning with N – Z.
October 19-20th Marriage Retreat – Grace Communion Monrovia welcomes you to our annual Marriage Seminar. Brochures are on the table or feel free to contact Manuel Hamme at 626-568-0475 for more information.
Congratulations to the following couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in September.
Ronald & Linda Morgan 9/5/1971 48 years
Manuel & Autumn Hamme 9/5/1993 26 years
Ed & Nancy Stonick 9/7/1975 44 years
Franklin & Cora Guice 9/10/1961 58 years
James & Martha Alaniz 9/14/1975 44 years
Theme / Scripture for 2019
“If we want to go fast in renewal, go alone,
If we want to go far in renewal, we go together”
“Knowing and growing in Jesus” – (2 Peter 1:1-11)
Getting Involved in Whole-Life Discipleship
Groups (Growing/Being – Heart and Soul)
Classes (Learning – Mind)
Teams (Service by Doing – Strength/Body)
(See Pastor Craig to engage in Spiritual Formation/Growth, Study, Service)
Pastoral Team
Craig Kuhlman, Lead Pastor (626) 222-8714
Manuel Hamme, Assistant Pastor (626) 568-0475
Fred Stevens, Assistant Pastor
2gfred@gmail.com, Cell (626) 824-2439
Ed Stonick, Assistant Pastor (213) 804-3411
edstonick@att.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1714, Monrovia, CA 91017-5714
Church Location: 501 S. Mountain Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016