In today’s sermon, Assistant Pastor Fred Stevens shows us how John the Baptist was preparing the people of his day as well as us today about the coming of the Savior.
“Reset, Refocus, Renew (Matthew 3:1-12)”
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday December 8, 2019
Loving God and Loving Others without fear, shame, guilt or doubt
Welcome to Grace!
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
December 8, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church and Young Adults/Teen Church today.
Hospitality – No snacks today
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
December 8, 2019
Call to Worship…………………………………O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Praise Songs…………………….……………..You are Holy (Prince of Peace)
…………………………………………………………….It is Well with My Soul
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ……………………………………Hallelujah! Light has Come
Joyful Voices
Sermon …………………………………………Assistant Pastor, Fred Stevens
Final Song………………………………………………………….Forever Reign
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
TODAY –Door hangers/combined prayer walk. – Please meet in the lobby 20 minutes after services.
ALL FLOURISHING CARE GROUPS are on break during the month of December.
Thursday Morning Bible Class – (9:30-11:00) led by Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book A More Christlike Way by Brad Jersak.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayers for Roman Borek – This week Roman was readmitted into Huntington Hospital. Your prayers for peace and comfort are appreciated.
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
December 15th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
December 25th – Christmas Day.
January 5th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with A – M.
No anniversaries during the month of December.
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)
Participating 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
“Worship Calendar begins with Advent: Advent begins with Hope (Romans 13:11-14)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us that the Christian season of Advent is a season of anticipation of the coming of Jesus, where Jesus’ first coming was at his birth, then His coming to live in us and finally His coming in the future.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday December 1, 2019
Loving God and Loving Others without fear, shame, guilt or doubt
Welcome to Grace!
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
December 1, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church
Hospitality – No snacks today
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
December 1, 2019
Call to Worship……………………………………………Here I Am to Worship
Praise Songs…………………….…………..10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
……………………………………………………………………….Friend of God
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music
Sermon and Communion …………………………………………Pastor Craig
Worship Calendar begins with Advent – Advent begins with Hope
Romans 13:11-14
Final Song…………………………………….Angels We Have Heard on High
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
ALL FLOURISHING CARE GROUPS are on break during the month of December.
Thursday Morning Bible Class – (9:30-11:00) led by Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book A More Christlike Way by Brad Jersak.
Sunday, December 8th – Door hangers/combined prayer walk.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayers for Kayla Gibson – Kayla had surgery on Wednesday to have a screw removed from her knee. She is now at home but prayers for healing are appreciated.
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
December 15th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
December 25th – Christmas Day.
No anniversaries during the month of December
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)
Participating 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
“A Spirit of Thanksgiving: A Time to Give Thanks (Psalm 50:23; 100:1-5)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us how important it is to have a spirit of thanksgiving in our hearts so that we can share God’s love and blessings with others in our community.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday November 24, 2019
Loving God and Loving Others without fear, shame, guilt or doubt
Welcome to Grace!
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
November 24, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church and
Young Adults/Teen Church today.
Hospitality – No snacks today
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
November 24, 2019
Call to Worship……………………………………… Come Into His Presence
Praise Songs…………………….…………………………………. Give Thanks
………………………………………….We Praise Thee O God Our Redeemer
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music……………………………………….Hymn of Grateful Praise
Grace Communion Monrovia Choir
Sermon ………………………………………………………………Pastor Craig
A Spirit of Thanksgiving – Psalm 50:2-3; 100
Final Song…………………………………………..For the Beauty of the Earth
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (6:30 –7:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 2695 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena.
Canceled Thursday Morning Bible Class – There will be no class due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Thursday – Thanksgiving Day
Intercessory Prayer
Keith Curdy (Katrina’s father) passed away on November 19th at the age of 88. A viewing will be held on Dec. 2nd from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. in the main building at Forest Lawn in Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Los Angeles, 91205. The funeral service will be held on Dec. 3rd at 2:00 pm at the Little Church of the Flowers, also at Forest Lawn. Please keep Katrina and her family in your prayers.
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
December 1st – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with A – M.
December 8th – Door hangers/combined prayer walk.
December 15th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
December 25th – Christmas Day.
No anniversaries during the month of December
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)
Participating 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
“Transformed by the Son of God: You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-36) (Part 4)”
In today’s sermon, Elder Ronald Kelly shows us what it truly means to “be born again or born from above” and how we are now spiritually oriented and alive in Christ.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday November 17, 2019
Loving God and Loving Others without fear, shame, guilt or doubt
Welcome to Grace!
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
November 17, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church Today
Hospitality – Snacks today
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
November 17, 2019
Call to Worship………………………………………………… Cry of My Heart
Praise Songs…………………….…………………………………. Knowing You
………………………………………………………………….Worthy Is the Lamb
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music……………………………………………….Ashokan Farewell
Ed & Nancy Stonick
Sermon ……………………………………………………………… Ronald Kelly
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
You Must be Born Again (John 3) part 4
Final Song……………………………………I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb
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 A More Christlike Way by Brad Jersak.
Saturday Flourishing Care Group (6:30-7:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 8203 Santa Ynez St. San Gabriel.
Saturday – 5 Voices Training – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at the YMCA.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayers requested for Alberta Ecker – As reported earlier, Alberta has Multisystem Atrophy – Cerebellum Predominant. Alberta was taken to the hospital earlier this week but is now at home. She is suffering with an infection and is on antibiotics. Tom and Alberta appreciate our prayers.
Prayers for Katrina Curdy’s dad – He was admitted to the hospital on Thursday and was diagnosed as having sepsis. Please pray that the infection is controlled and for his comfort.
Prayers for Roman Borek – Roman is being treated with issues related to cancer.
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
November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
December 1st – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with A – M.
December 8th – Door hangers/combined prayer walk.
December 15th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
December 25th – Christmas Day.
Congratulations to the following couple who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in November.
Mitch & Rhonda Vasseur 11/26/1983 36 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)
Participating 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
“Transformed by the Son of God: Encountering Jesus (John 2:1-25) (Part 3)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us that because Jesus knows each one of us intimately and has cleansed us and has made us righteous, there’s no reason for any of us to feel any fear, shame, guilt or doubt
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday November 10, 2019
Loving God and Loving Others without fear, shame, guilt or doubt
Welcome to Grace!
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
November 10, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Hospitality – No snacks today
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
November 10, 2019
Call to Worship……………………………………How Majestic Is Your Name
Praise Songs…………………….………………The Battle Belongs to the Lord …………………………………………………What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music…………………………………………………………Flute Solo
Katrina Curdy
Sermon ……………………………………………………………….Pastor Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
Encountering Jesus (John 2:1-25) part 3
Final Song……………………………………………………Blessed Assurance
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Choir practice today (11:45-1:00 pm) at 541 Linwood Ave. Unit C. Monrovia 91016. (1 block south of Foothill and ½ block west of Mayflower). There is guest parking within the complex which can be accessed off of Foothill, Mayflower or Linwood. Ph: 626-466-5342.
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (6:30 –7:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 2695 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena
Wednesday Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck
12:00 to 2:00 pm. Led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
Thursday Morning Bible Class (9:30-11:00 am) led by Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book A More Christlike Way by Brad Jersak.
Saturday – 5 Voices Training – 9:30 am – 11:00 am. at the YMCA Program Center.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayer for Yuvetta Robinson – Yuvetta had breast cancer surgery this past week. The surgery went well as scheduled and she thanks everyone for their prayers. Please continue to pray for God’s healing and comfort.
Update on Cora Guice – Frank and Cora thanks everyone for their prayers for Cora and her recent fall. Cora is still a little sore but has much improved.
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
5 Voices Training – Each training session will be held in the YMCA Program Center. November 23rd 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
November 17th – Snacks by individuals with the last name beginning with N-Z.
November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
Congratulations to the following couple who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in November.
Mitch & Rhonda Vasseur 11/26/1983 36 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)
Participating 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