Sermon by Pastor Craig
This week at GC-Monrovia: Services Cancelled
Services are cancelled today due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayers needed for healing, peace and comfort for the following individuals:
ZORA HOUSTON – Zora recently had another bad fall and is experiencing a lot of pain.
BILL PIXLEY – Bill is suffering from cancer and was recently admitted to the Brighton Nursing Home.
LUCY SLIVAR – Lucy will be undergoing chemo again and will be missing services for a while.
JIM FRIDDLE FAMILY – Jim passed away on Wednesday, March 11th.
Please pray for peace, comfort and encouragement for the family.
Funeral/Memorial arrangements are pending. Cards can be sent to Jim’s son, Stephen Friddle, 9932 Robbins Dr. #103, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
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
March 29th – Senior Luncheon (age 60 and older) – 12 noon The luncheon will be held at the Monrovian Restaurant located at 534 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia. The sign-up sheet for the luncheon is on the information table. If you have any questions, please call Manny Hamme at (626) 568-0475.
Congratulations to the following couple who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in March.
Saddie & Angie Tabin 3/26/1987 33 years
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday March 8, 2020
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
March 8, 2020
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
March 8, 2020
Call to Worship………………………………10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Praise Songs……………………………………Lord I Lift Your Name on High
………………………………………………………………Carry Me to the Cross
Worship in Giving
Sermon & Communion………………..……………………Elder Ronald Kelly
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
The Last Supper (John 13) part 14
Communion Music ………………………….Do This in Remembrance of Me
Laura Urista
Final Song…………………………………………………………Jesus Messiah
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Choir Practice Today – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at 541 Linwood Ave. Unit C., Monrovia.
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
Tom and Alberta Eckert – Please continue to remember Tom and Alberta as they locate to a Board and Care Home or an Assisted Living Facility for the longer-term.
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
March 15th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning N – Z.
March 29th – Senior Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will be held at the Monrovian Restaurant located at 534 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia. The sign-up sheet for the luncheon is on the information table.
Congratulations to the following couple who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in March.
Saddie & Angie Tabin 3/26/1987 33 years
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday March 1, 2020
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
March 1, 2020
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s 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
March 1, 2020
Call to Worship……………………………………………………….We Believe
Praise Songs……………………………………………………………All Things
…………………………………………………………………………….Holy Spirit
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………………………………Revelation Song
Joyful Voices
Sermon ………………..……………………………………………..Pastor Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
The Crisis of Unbelief (John 12) part 13
Final Song……………………………….…….…………..We Believe (Reprise)
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (7:00-8:00 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.
Intercessory Prayer
Alberta Eckert – currently in Skilled Nursing Facility in West Covina, diagnosed with a progressive disease MSA-C. They have recommended she be relocated to a Board and Care Home or an Assisted Living Facility for the longer-term. Tom will be seeking an appropriate facility and will be joining her.
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
March 8 – Choir Practice 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at 541 Linwood Ave. Unit C. Monrovia.
March 8th – Daylight Saving Time Begins – Set your clocks forward one hour.
March 12th – Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
March 29 – Senior luncheon, more details to come.
Congratulations to the following couple who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in March.
Saddie & Angie Tabin 3/26/1987 33 years
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday February 23, 2020
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
February 23, 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
February 23, 2020
Call to Worship………………………………………………….Ancient of Days
Praise Songs…………………………………………Lift Every Voice and Sing
…………………………………………………………………………………..Ain’t No Rock
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ………………………………Let Everything That Has Breath
Grace Communion Monrovia Praise Choir
Sermon ………………..………………………………………Elder Ronald Kelly
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
Dead Man Walking (John 11) part 12
Final Song……………………………….…….……That’s Why We Praise Him
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
Prayers for Alberta Ecker – Alberta will continue to be in skilled nursing facility for at least another five to ten days for observation, treatment and physical and occupational therapy. Tom and Alberta are thankful for all our 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
March 1st – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning A – M.
March 8 – Choir Practice 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at 541 Linwood Ave. Unit C. Monrovia.
March 8th – Daylight Saving Time Begins – Set your clocks forward one hour.
March 29 – Senior luncheon, more details to come.
Congratulations to the following couple who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in March.
Saddie & Angie Tabin 3/26/1987 33 years
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday February 16, 2020
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
February 16, 2020
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church today.
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
February 16, 2020
Call to Worship…………………………………………………….Jesus I Come
Praise Songs………………………………All Creatures of Our God and King
………………………………………………………….Go Tell it on the Mountain
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………… My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Vocals: Chester Henderson & Larry Helscher
Guitar/Vocals: Ed Stonick , Flute: Nancy Stonick
Sermon ………………..……………………………………………..Pastor Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
The Good Shepherd and his sheep (John 10) part 11
Final Song……………………………….…….…………Jesus I Come (reprise)
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (7:00-8:00 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.
Intercessory Prayer
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
March 1st – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning A – M.
March 8 – Choir Practice 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at 541 Linwood Ave. Unit C. Monrovia.
March 8th – Daylight Saving Time Begins – Set your clocks forward one hour.
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday February 9, 2020
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
February 9, 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
February 9, 2020
Call to Worship……………………………………How Majestic Is Your Name
Praise Songs…………………………………………….It Is Well With My Soul
……………………………………………..Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………Flute solo – Katrina Curdy & Nancy Stonick
Diletto Musicale Nr. 137 by Ignaz Pleyel Duett No. 1/1
Sermon ………………..……………………………………………..Pastor Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
The Miracle of Seeing Jesus (John 9) part 10
Final Song……………………………….…….……………….Lord, Reign in Me
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Choir Practice Today – 11:45 am – 1:00 pm at 314 Hill St., Monrovia 91016
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.
Thursday Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
Intercessory Prayer
Prayer request for Rachel Davalos – Rachel had hip surgery on Friday, February 7th. Please pray for comfort and a quick recovery.
Update on Carol Knapp – Carol thanks everyone for their prayers regarding her broken foot/ankle and recent trip to Israel. A recent doctor’s appointment and x-ray showed that the ankle/foot have healed nicely.
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 16th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
March 1st – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning A – M.
March 8th – Daylight Saving Time Begins – Set your clocks forward one hour.
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday February 2, 2020
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
February 2, 2020
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
February 2, 2020
Call to Worship…………………………………………How Great is Our God
Praise Songs…………………………………………….This is Amazing Grace
……………………..…………………………………………………………My Jesus I Love Thee
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………………………………Acapella Medley
Soloist, Willie and Redida Edwards and Shayla Wietzorek
Sermon and Communion………………..………………Elder, Larry Helscher
Here to Help You (Romans 13:1-7)
Final Song……………………………….…….………..My Country ‘Tis of Thee
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (7:00-8:00 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.
Intercessory Prayer
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 9th – Choir Practice – 11:45 am – 1:00 pm at 314 Hill St., Monrovia 91016
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday January 26, 2020
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
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday January 19, 2020
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 19, 2020
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church Today
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
January 19, 2020
Call to Worship……………………………………………………Jesus, I Come
Praise Songs………………………………………………Blessed Be the Rock
…………………………………………………………Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………………..My Hope/Solid Rock medley
Joyful Voices
Sermon ………………..………………………………………Elder Ronald Kelly
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7)
Final Song……………………………….…….………………….The Solid Rock
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (7:00-8:00 pm) let 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 (6:30-8:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 8203 Santa Ynez St. San Gabriel.
Intercessory Prayer
Betty Smith, longtime member and mother of Drummer Smith died on Saturday, January 18th. Betty was 95 years old and had been mostly limited to home for the past several years.
Drummer Smith appreciates our prayers and encouragement. Funeral arrangements are still pending.
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.
Congratulations to the following couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in January.
Larry & Linda Helscher 1/4/1970 50 years
James & Myrtle Tate 1/9/1966 54 years
Robin & Arline Connelly 1/10/1971 49 years
Chester & Cheryl Henderson 1/22/1977 43 years
David and Elizabeth Turner 1/26/2009 11 years
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