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
January 26, 2020
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
January 26, 2020
Call to Worship………………………………………………Praise to the Lord
Praise Songs…………………………………………………. A Mighty Fortress
…………………………………………………………….Holy and Anointed One
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………………………………..Love Like This
Soloist, Redida Edwards and Shayla Wietzorek, Guitar
Sermon ………………..…………………………………………….Pastor, Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
Conflict and Contrasts (John 8) part 9
Final Song……………………………….…….…….His Eye is on the Sparrow
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.
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.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayer request for Lee Carlisle (brother of Art Carlisle) – Lee is in intensive care unit with fluid on his lungs. The fluid is negatively impacting his heart valve function. Prayers are appreciated by the Carlisle family.
Funeral arrangements for Betty Smith – will be held on February 14th at 11:00 am. at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside CA 92578. Cards can be sent to Smith, 10522 ½ Olive Street, Temple City, CA 91780.
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
February 2nd – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with A – M.
February 13th Thursday Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
February 16th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
No Anniversaries in February.
Theme for 2020
“Healthy Church – a flourishing/transforming family, included in Jesus and participating in his message of Love to those around us.”
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