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
June 30, 2019 – Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
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
June 30, 2019
Call to Worship…………………………………………………..Holy is the Lord
Praise Songs……………………………………………………Great is the Lord ………………………………………………………………….Every Move I Make
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music…………………………………………………………………CD
Sermon………………………………………………………………..Pastor Craig
Transformed by Love Series – Letters from John Part 4 (2:12-17)
Love the People, Not the System
Final Song………………………………………………This is Amazing Grace
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Thursday Morning Bible Class is on summer break and will resume on August 1st.
Thursday Evening Bible Class is on summer break.
Intercessory Prayer
Update for Ruth Jebens – The non-invasive cardiac procedure went well but due to some complications, recovery is slower than expected.
At the present time, Ruth cannot be left alone. Eve would welcome anyone who could visit Ruth for several hours so she can take care of necessary errands. Please contact Eve at eve.jebens@verizon.net.
Update on Yuvetta Robinson – This has been a long journey for me 2004 – 2019. I am breast cancer free and I know God’s hands in the matter each step of the way cured me. Blessings to All for your support and 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
July 7th – Snacks provided by those with the last name beginning with R – Z.
July 10th – Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck 12:00 – 2:00 pm led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
July 21st – Snacks provided by those with the last name beginning with A – H.
August 10th – We will be hosting Dan Rogers for special speaking training from 9 – 4 p.m. at the Y Program Center. This will be a combined church event, all are welcome but must RSVP by letting Pastor Craig know. Lunch will be provided. Dan will have the sermon here on the 11th.
October 19-20th Marriage Retreat – Grace Communion Monrovia is planning a Marriage Retreat at the Embassy Suites in Arcadia. If you are interested and know of others who would like to attend, please reserve the dates. More information will be coming.
Congratulations to the following couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in July.
Fred & Maryann Stevens 7/15/1991 28 years
Juan & Laura Urista 7/31/1983 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)
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 kuhlmancraig@gmail.com
Manuel Hamme, Assistant Pastor (626) 568-0475 Mshalh516@yahoo.com
Fred Stevens, Assistant Pastor (626) 824-2439 2gfred@gmail.com
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