In today’s sermon, guest speaker Nan Kuhlman emphasizes that we do not pass through any kind of suffering or anxiety without God’s full presence with us.
“The God of Negative Space (John 16:33)”
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday February 17, 2019
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
February 17, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service –10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church Today
Hospitality – No snacks today
Please visit our information table for:
1. Personal Prayer Guide
2. 52-Week Bible Reading Plan
3. Flourishing Care Groups
4. Our Beliefs and Pastor’s priorities
5. GCM Planning Statements
6. We Believe (Adults)
7. We Believe (Youth)
8. Statement of Beliefs (booklet)
9. The God Revealed in JC – A Brief Introduction to TrinitarianFaith (booklet)
WORSHIP SERVICE
February 17, 2019
Call to Worship……………………………I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Praise Songs……………………………………………………Scandal of Grace
……………………………………………………………..Holy and Anointed One
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ……………………………………………………Open Heaven
Redida Edwards and Koa Shima
Sermon …………”The God of Negative Space” (John 16:33)…Nan Kuhlman
Final Song ………………………I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (reprise)
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, (Interactive Study on James by Cathy Deddo).
Thursday Evening Bible Class (7:00-8:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 138 Mauna Loa Drive, Monrovia
Saturday Flourishing Care Group (6:30-7:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 8203 Santa Ynez St. San Gabriel.
Intercessory Prayer
Upcoming Dates
March 3 – Snacks provided by those with the last name beginning with A – H.
March 10 – Daylight saving time begins – Set your clock one hour forward.
March 13th – Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck (12:00-2:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
*Unless we determine TODAY we have at least 5 interested – this class won’t be offered* New Bible Class beginning (March – April) – “Spiritual Formation.” This class will serve as a guide to describe the process of conforming our hearts to the heart of JC. Please let Pastor Craig know if you are interested.
Congratulations to the following couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversaries in February;
No anniversaries this month
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
G. Fred Stevens, Assistant Pastor (626) 294-9133
2gfred@gmail.com, Cell (626) 824-2439
Mailing Address: PO Box 1714, Monrovia, CA 91017-5714
Church Location: 501 S. Mountain Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
“Transforming Life Lessons for the Church Today from Ephesus: Part 8 (Ephesians 4:1-16 – Part 2) The Church’s Unity”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows how church unity encourages growth in spiritual maturity within the body of Christ.
This week at GC-Monrovia Service, Sunday February 10, 2019
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
February 10, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service –10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church Today
Hospitality – No snacks today
Please visit our information table for:
1. Personal Prayer Guide
2. 52-Week Bible Reading Plan
3. Flourishing Care Groups
4. Our Beliefs and Pastor’s priorities
5. GCM Planning Statements
6. We Believe (Adults)
7. We Believe (Youth)
8. Statement of Beliefs (booklet)
9. The God Revealed in JC – A Brief Introduction to Trinitarian Faith (booklet)
WORSHIP SERVICE
February 10, 2019
Call to Worship………………………………………Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Praise Song…………………………………………………………This is the Day
…………………………………………………………. I Will Call Upon the Lord
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ………………………………………………People Get Ready
Joyful Voices
Sermon Transforming Life Lessons for the Church today – from Ephesus (Eph. 4:1-16 – Part 8) – Part 2……….…………………………..…Pastor Craig
Final Song …………………………………………………Glory to God Forever
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.
Wednesday – Forerunners Bible Study and Potluck (12:00-2:00 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, (Interactive Study on James by Cathy Deddo).
Thursday Evening Bible Class (7:00-8:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 138 Mauna Loa Drive, Monrovia
Intercessory Prayer
Upcoming Dates
February 17 – Snacks provided by those with the last name beginning with R-Z.
Please note that beginning in February we are discontinuing our potluck practice due to inconvenience of non-warming dishes, and will move to two snack days on the first and third of each month.
*Tentative until reaching at least 5* New Bible Class beginning (March – April) – “Spiritual Formation.” This class will serve as a guide to describe the process of conforming our hearts to the heart of JC. Please let Pastor Craig know if you are interested. We will limit the class size to 10
Congratulations to the following couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversaries in February;
No anniversaries this month
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
G. Fred Stevens, Assistant Pastor (626) 294-9133
2gfred@gmail.com, Cell (626) 824-2439
Mailing Address: PO Box 1714, Monrovia, CA 91017-5714
Church Location: 501 S. Mountain Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
“Transforming Life Lessons for the Church Today from Ephesus: Part 8 (Ephesians 4:1-16 – Part 1) The Church’s Unity”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows how the characteristics of God’s unity – humility, gentleness, patience, and love are reflected today in the body of Christ.
This week at GC-Monrovia Service, Sunday February 3, 2019
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
February 3, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service–10:00 – 11:00 am
Children’s Church Today
Hospitality– No snacks today
Please visit our information table for:
1. Personal Prayer Guide
2. 52-Week Bible Reading Plan
3. Flourishing Care Groups
4. Our Beliefs and Pastor’s priorities
5. GCM Planning Statements
6. We Believe (Adults)
7. We Believe (Youth
8. Statement of Beliefs (booklet)
9. The God Revealed in JC – A Brief Introduction to Trinitarian Faith (booklet)
WORSHIP SERVICE
February 3, 2019
Call to Worship…………………………………………………………All Things
Praise Song…………………………………………………….Be Bold Be Strong
…………………………………………. Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ……………………………Give Of Your Best To the Master
Frank Guice
SermonTransforming Life Lessons for the Church today – from Ephesus
(Eph. 4:1-16 – Part 8)………….………………………………..…Pastor Craig
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, (Interactive Study on James by Cathy Deddo).
Thursday Evening Bible Class(7:00-8:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 138 Mauna Loa Drive, Monrovia
Saturday Flourishing Care Group (6:30-7:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 8203 Santa Ynez St., San Gabriel.
Intercessory Prayer
Upcoming Dates
February 13th– Forerunners Bible Study and Potluck (12:00-2:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave., Pasadena.
February 17 – Snacks on the patio
Please note that beginning in February we are discontinuing our potluck practice due to inconvenience of non-warming dishes, and will move to two snack days on the first and third of each month. Because of timing we will not have snacks today.
New Bible Class beginning (March – April) – “Spiritual Formation.” This class will serve as a guide to describe the process of conforming our hearts to the heart of JC. Please let Pastor Craig know if you are interested. We will limit the class size to 10
Congratulations to the following couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversaries in February;
No anniversaries this month
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
G. Fred Stevens, Assistant Pastor (626) 294-9133
2gfred@gmail.com, Cell (626) 824-2439
Mailing Address: PO Box 1714, Monrovia, CA 91017-5714
Church Location: 501 S. Mountain Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
“Transforming Life Lessons for the Church Today from Ephesus: Part 7 (Ephesians 3:14-21) – Paul’s Prayer of Confidence in God’s Power”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows that Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians to be rooted and established in the love of Jesus is so important for us today, as well.]
“A Vision for 2019: Part 2 (2 Peter 1:1-11) – Knowing and Growing in Jesus”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows that when we first engage in a relationship with the Father, Son and Spirit, then amazing things happen in our relationship with others as we become instruments of God to shine His light on them.
“A Vision for 2019: Part 1 (Mark 9:22-24)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows the importance of commitment and working together as a church family to fulfill God’s vision for us in this coming year.
“A Living What? – A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)”
In today’s sermon, guest speaker Koa Shima shows that we become a living sacrifice to others, not by our own efforts, but through Jesus who now lives in us as believers.