Transformed by the Son of God Conflict and Contrasts (John 8:1-59) Part 9
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
“Transformed by the Son of God: Jesus – Living Water; Light of the World (John 7) (Part 8)”
In today’s sermon, Elder Ronald Kelly shows us from John’s gospel how the water ceremony and the lighting ceremony at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was brought to full spiritual realization by Jesus.
Sorry, no audio of this sermon is available.
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
“Transformed by the Son of God: The Scandal of the Gospel (John 6:1-71) (Part 7)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us that true eternal life comes from Jesus inside us and that once inside us, Jesus and His love will then flow out of us.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday January 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2020
Call to Worship……………………………Come Now is the Time to Worship
Praise Songs………………Awesome God (Our God is an Awesome God)
………………………………………………………I Exalt Thee/I Love You Lord
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ………………………………….Sheep May Safely Graze
Ed and Nancy Stonick
Sermon ………………..……………………………………………..Pastor Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
The Scandal of the Gospel (John 6) part 7
Final Song……………………………….…….………………..The River of God
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
Tuesday Flourishing Care Group (6:30-7:30) led by Pastor Craig at 2695 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena.
Thursday Morning Bible Class – (9:30-11:00) led by Larry Omasta at 1612 N. Roosevelt Ave., Pasadena. We are studying the book A More Christlike Way by Brad Jersak.
Intercessory Prayer
Please continue to pray for Jim Friddle (broken shoulder), Bobbie Baker (a severe cough) and Carol Knapp (broken ankle.)
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
January 19th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
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
“Do the Next Right Thing” (Titus 2:11-12)
In today’s sermon, Elder James Roberts shows us that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit give us inspiration and insight into how to make the right decisions when we come to various forked intersections in our journey of life.
“Transformed by the Son of God: Jesus Is God (John 5:1-47) (Part 6)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us that Jesus is God, both holy and human, and that He came to delivers us from sin and to inspire us to let his light of love shine on others.
This week at GC-Monrovia: Service, Sunday December 29, 2019
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
December 29, 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
December 29, 2019
Call to Worship………………………………… Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Praise Songs…………………….…………The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
……………….……………………………………………………………………….Knowing You
Worship in Giving
Offertory Music ………………….……………………..Mary, Did You Know?
Ed Stonick & Larry Helscher (vocal duet), Nancy Stonick (flute)
Sermon …… …………………………………………………………Pastor Craig
Transformed by the Son of God Series – Gospel of John
Jesus is God (John 5) part 6
Final Song……………………………………………………Be Thou My Vision
Group and Class Activities This Coming Week
ALL FLOURISHING CARE GROUPS are on break during the month of December.
Thursday Morning Bible Class on holiday break and will resume on January 9th.
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
January 5th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with A – M.
January 19th – Snacks provided by individuals with the last name beginning with N – Z.
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 / 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)
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
“Jesus – The Miracle Gift of Christmas (Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-55; Luke 2:1-20)”
In today’s sermon, Pastor Craig Kuhlman shows us how the miracle of the Incarnation, Jesus’ birth, should be a blessing to all of us as we share this Good News with others.