Church of Amazing Grace International

10/17/2026

Thank you.

On Sunday the gate at 829 N. Mount Vernon opened before seven, and the first car in had driven through the night from Arizona.

That is the picture we keep coming back to. Not the stage. Not the programme. Sisters who had never seen this compound, standing at the gate before the people who built it.

By the time the sun was fully up the kitchen was already working. Men were carrying chairs without being asked twice. Children in their best clothes were running between the chapel and the classrooms. And the church that formed so many of us in Kenya had sent her Moderator to walk through rooms built with your Saturdays and your tired hands, and to pray over them. The Government of Kenya sat in the pews beside you.

Harvest is an old word. You bring what the year gave you and you say thank you. This year the harvest was not only what came in the baskets. It was you. Nurses off night shift. Drivers who took a day. Students. Guards. Grandmothers. People who gave until it hurt and people who gave what they could and wished it were more. It was enough.

To everyone who came, who cooked, who sang, who gave, who drove far, who prayed through the week before, and to everyone who could not come and sent their tumaini (too-mah-ee-nee) with the rest of us: asante. We saw you.

The ruins are being rebuilt. Not finished. Being rebuilt. Come and see.

Church of Amazing Grace International
829 N. Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino
Sundays 11:30 AM

10/14/2026

HARVEST & THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

This past Sunday, The church of Amazing Grace International (CAGI) joyfully celebrated its Harvest and Thanksgiving Celebration, a memorable occasion marked by gratitude to God, fellowship, and the dedication of our church campus by the Moderator of the PCEA 24th General Assembly, the Rt. Rev. Thegu Mutahi.

We were deeply honored by the presence of Ambassador Ezra Chiloba, the Consulate General of Kenya in Los Angeles, whose attendance added great significance to this special celebration.

We also warmly welcomed the Women’s Guild Arizona Chapter, who joined us in fellowship and thanksgiving, making the occasion even more meaningful.

Drawing from Zechariah 2:1–9 and Galatians 2:6–12, the Moderator emphasized the importance of church growth, unity, and faithfulness to the Gospel. From Zechariah, we were reminded that God desires to enlarge His people and dwell among them, assuring us of His divine protection as His work expands. From Galatians, we learned the importance of standing firm in the truth of the Gospel, embracing one another without discrimination, and working together in the spirit of equality and mutual respect.

These teachings reminded us that true church growth is not measured by buildings alone, but also by the growth of our faith, the strength of our fellowship, the love we share, and our commitment to serving God together. A united church is a growing church, and a growing church is one where every member feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute to God’s mission. As we continue to build, may we remain united in purpose, rooted in faith, and bound together by the love of Christ.

We give all glory and honor to God for His faithfulness and abundant blessings upon CAGI. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all CAGI members for their dedication, participation, and generous contributions toward making this Harvest and Thanksgiving Celebration a success. We are equally grateful to our friends of CAGI for their continued generosity, unwavering support, and for always honoring our invitations and celebrating these special moments with us.

As we move forward, may we continue to cultivate a spirit of unity, love, generosity, and collaboration, remembering that although we are many members, we are one body in Christ. Together, let us keep building not only a church campus, but also a strong spiritual family where faith flourishes, love abounds, and God’s grace touches every life.

To God be the glory for the great things He has done and for the greater things He will continue to do through Amazing Grace International Church!

One faith, one family, one mission — growing together in God’s amazing grace.

10/07/2026

You can bless the bread and the cup and still leave someone hungry.

Sunday's readings were Isaiah 56 and 1 Corinthians 11. Paul wrote to a church where some ate well and others went home with nothing. Isaiah saw the outsider welcomed in.

A table is measured by who still goes without.

Before your next meal with others, look around. Ask who is missing. Then make room for one of them this week. One chair. One plate.

Sundays 11:30 AM, 829 N Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino

CAGI Channel: Church of Amazing Grace International (CAGI) is an immigrant church in Southern California. The church's mission is to build a strong and a vibrant African Christian community serving African students and immigrant families living in Southern California.

10/04/2026

Welcome and Worship with us!

10/02/2026

Harvest and Thanksgiving Sunday is October 11. We will gather at 829 N Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, for services at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. We bring what the year gave us. We say thank you together. Rt. Rev. Patrick Thegu Mutahi, Moderator, PCEA 24th General Assembly, will be with us to witness it. Bring your family. Bring a friend. There is a seat for you.

10/02/2026

The table is set.

Six words are cut into the wood: "This do in remembrance of me".

This Sunday, churches around the world come to the same table on the same day.

Some of us first heard those words in Nyeri. Some in Kisumu, Kampala, Lagos. We carried them across an ocean, and here they are again, waiting for us.

Come tired. Come hungry. Come as you are. There is room at this table.

World Communion Sunday
October 4, 11:30 AM
829 N. Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino

10/01/2026

A congregation of nurses, drivers, students and guards put a roof back on a chapel that had none. Now the rain stays outside. On October 11 we gather under that roof to give thanks. Harvest and Thanksgiving Sunday. 829 N Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino. Services at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Come and see what willing hands built. Bring a neighbor.

09/30/2026

There is a name in your group chat that has gone quiet. You noticed. Most of us stop there.

In Matthew 9, Jesus tells his friends to pray for workers. In chapter 10, he sends those same friends. The ones told to ask are the ones sent.

So this week, send that quiet name one honest question. Then stay and listen.

Sending is measured by what you give away. Sometimes that is your time.

Sundays 11:30 AM, 829 N Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino

CAGI Channel: Church of Amazing Grace International (CAGI) is an immigrant church in Southern California. The church's mission is to build a strong and a vibrant African Christian community serving African students and immigrant families living in Southern California.

09/27/2026

Welcome and worship with us!

09/27/2026

Somewhere in the group chat there is a name that has gone quiet. Not gone. Just quiet. The month that name went silent was the month we were busiest.

This week, notice one person you assumed was fine. Ask two questions, then listen. How are you, really? And what would actually help?

Freely we received. Freely we give.

Sundays 11:30 AM, 829 N Mount Vernon Ave, San Bernardino

CAGI Channel: Church of Amazing Grace International (CAGI) is an immigrant church in Southern California. The church's mission is to build a strong and a vibrant African Christian community serving African students and immigrant families living in Southern California.