“A Father-Son Relationship (Luke 15:11-32)”
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday June 16, 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
June 16, 2019 – Father’s Day
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 – Father’s Day
June 16, 2019
Call to Worship………………………………………Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Praise Songs……………………………………………….. Who You Say I Am
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………..………………. He Knows My Name
Joyful Voices
Sermon…………………………………………………………………….. Pastor Craig
“A Father – Son Relationship” (Luke 15:11-32)
Final Song…………………………………………………….Good, Good Father
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 my Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book Hearing God by Dallas Willard.
Thursday Evening Bible Class is on summer break.
Saturday Flourishing Care Group (6:30-7:30 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 8203 Santa Ynez St. San Gabriel
Intercessory Prayer
Prayer update for Ruth Jebens – The non-invasive cardiac procedure will happen on June 19th. She will be at a high risk of stroke until the procedure and then again after the procedure for the first 30 days. The first week after the she is home is crucial. So please keep Ruth and her daughter Eve in 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
June 23rd – Combined Church Worship and Picnic at 11:00 am.
The picnic will be held at Monrovia’s Recreation Park located at 600 S. Shamrock Ave. Monrovia. (Walking distance from the Y.) Bring a potluck dish to share with others. Food must be ready to serve. Lemonade and water will be provided.
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.
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 June.
Larry & Judith Omasta 6/5/1966 53 yrs.
Ruperto & Connie Pajela 6/11/1977 42 yrs.
Mario and Lucy Slivar 6/21/1969 50 yrs.
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
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
Combined church worship & picnic, Sunday June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019 our combined churches worship & picnic will be at Monrovia’s Recreation Park 600 S. Shamrock Ave… within walking distance of where we meet for services at the YMCA.
Worship will begin at 11:00, but you’re welcome to come fellowship and stake out your spot by 10:00. Please bring a potluck dish to share. Water and lemonade will be provided.
We hope to see you there!
“A Christian’s Guide to The Holy Spirit (The Day of Pentecost)”
In today’s sermon on Pentecost Sunday, Elder Ed Stonick shows the importance of the coming of the Holy Spirit and His significance in our lives as Christians.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Pentecost Sunday June 9, 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
June 9, 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:
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
June 9, 2019
Call to Worship………………………………………………..….O Clap Your Hands
Praise Songs……………………………… Hallelujah – Your Love Is Amazing
………………………………………………………………Cornerstone – the Solid Rock
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ………………………………………. Nancy Stonick, Flute solo
Sermon “A Christian’s Guide to the Holy Spirit” Assistant Pastor, Ed Stonick
Final Song………………………………………………………Holy Spirit Rain Down
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 Flourishing Care Group and Potluck (12:00 – 2:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 2695 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena.
Thursday Morning Bible Class (9:30-11:00 am) led my Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book Hearing God by Dallas Willard.
Thursday Evening Bible Class is on summer break.
Intercessory Prayer
Yuvetta Robinson appreciates our continued prayers for a complete recovery from her breast surgery. A post Op Appointment is scheduled for June 19th.
Passing of Richard Plache from complications from a fall on May 7th. He attended with us for a couple of years in Eagle Rock. Cards can be sent to his daughter, Sharon Plache at 10075 Grandview Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941.
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
June 16th – Father’s Day – No Snacks
June 23rd – Combined Church Picnic (11:00 a.m. Recreation Park Pavilion – Monrovia)
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 June.
Larry & Judith Omasta 6/5/1966 53 yrs.
Ruperto & Connie Pajela 6/11/1977 42 yrs.
Mario and Lucy Slivar 6/21/1969 50 yrs.
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
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
“The Heart of the Matter (John 13:34-35)”
In today’s sermon, Elder Laura Urista shows that we need to have the heart of Christ in us and His spirit living in us so we can show His love to others in all situations.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday June 2, 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
June 2, 2019
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 – 11:00 am
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
June 2, 2019
Call to Worship……………………………………………………..Step by Step
Praise Songs……………………………………………………..Ancient of Days
………………………………………………………………………………..All I Need is You
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………..……………………. Redida Edwards
Sermon & Communion ……………………………………….. Elder Laura Urista
The Heart of the Matter – John 13:34-35
Final Song………………………………………They’ll Know We are Christians
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Wednesday Flourishing Care Group is canceled for this week.
Thursday Morning Bible Class (9:30-11:00 am) led my Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book Hearing God by Dallas Willard.
Thursday Evening Bible Class is on summer break.
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
June 12th – Wednesday Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck (12:00 – 2:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 2695 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena.
June 16th – Father’s Day – No Snacks
June 23rd – Combined Church Picnic (11:00 a.m. Recreation Park Pavilion – Monrovia)
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 June.
Larry & Judith Omasta 6/5/1966 53 yrs.
Ruperto & Connie Pajela 6/11/1977 42 yrs.
Mario and Lucy Slivar 6/21/1969 50 yrs.
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
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 Love Series (Letters of John): Evidence of Love (1 John 2:1-11) (Part 3)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us that anyone who has a close, intimate relationship with God will be transformed to live the same kind of life Jesus lived.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday May 26, 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
May 26, 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 – May 26, 2019
Call to Worship…………………………………………….Because We Believe
Praise Songs……………………………………………..How Great is Our God
………………………………………………………………………………….. Shout to the Lord Worship in Giving
Offertory Music …………………………..……………………………… Flute Solo
Katrina Curdy
Sermon …………………………………………………………………… Pastor Craig
Transformed by Love Series – Letters from John Part 3 (2:1-11) Evidence of Love
Final Song……………………………………………………….. Shout to the Lord
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 my Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book Hearing God by Dallas Willard.
Thursday Evening Bible Class is on summer break.
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
June 2nd – Snacks provided by those with the last name beginning with A – H.
June 12th -Wednesday Forerunners Flourishing Care Group and Potluck (12:00 – 2:00 pm) led by Pastor Craig at 196 S. Greenwood Ave. Pasadena.
June 16th – Father’s Day – No Snacks
June 23rd – Combined Church Picnic (11:00 a.m. Recreation Park Pavilion – Monrovia)
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 June.
Larry & Judith Omasta 6/5/1966 53 yrs.
Ruperto & Connie Pajela 6/11/1977 42 yrs.
Mario and Lucy Slivar 6/21/1969 50 yrs.
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
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
“The Power of God’s Love – Defeating Guilt (2 Corinthians 7:10)”
In today’s sermon, Elder Larry Omasta shows us how God’s powerful, forgiving love strengthens us to defeat our guilt and shame and move forward in serving others with the Gospel message.