Good Shepherd - Week of May 18th

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, Explore God at the 9am and 10:45am worship gatherings in person, or the livestream option directly from our website at (gspc.org).

Click below for the study guide for Sunday May 18th

There is also a video that goes along with this week's topic. The link can be found here.

Shawna Escovedo (prayers for high blood count, no cancer and physical perseverance).
Ralph Rodefeld (prayers for healing).
Bob Wahlstrom (prayers for strength and comfort).
Vern Johnson (prayers for healing).
Joan Wilson (preparing for knee replacement).
Kathy McLaughlin (prayers for peace of mind).
Carol Ramseyer (continued prayers).
Dawn Jaeger (prayers for healing and recovery).
Betty Lou Crain (prayers for healing). 
Lorraine Porter (prayers for healing).
Alicia Porter (prayers for comfort and strength).
Chris Zato (prayers for healing).
Deanne Warren (prayers for healing).
Mary Marsh (prayers for healing).

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41.10

Submit prayer requests to prayer@gspc.org or click the button below.

5/19 - John Brugman, 92
5/23 - Leslie Alexander, 84
5/24 - Gayle Knapp, 88

Let's come just as we are and bring all that we have for an extended time of Worship. All ages are invited to join together in the Sanctuary for an hour of worship and prayer together from 6-7pm on Sunday, June 8th.

Join us for an epic week of fun, faith, and adventure at Vacation Bible School! From July 21–25, 9:00 AM to Noon, PreK–5th grade students will dive into the Bible, meet some amazing Bible Buddies, and enjoy a wonderful time together. We can't wait to see you there!

A 4-week lecture series on how the Bible transitioned from a spoken text to a written Hebrew and Greek text will begin on Sunday, May 18th at 6pm in the Fireside Room.
How was the Bible translated into Latin and then English? Is what we have in our pews an accurate translation? Which translation is best for me? Hybrid in-person and Zoom. Kirk Brown teacher; stmci@ix.netcom.com.

Want to serve Good Shepherd? Be an usher for the second service one Sunday morning each month. See or contact Dudley Stone at 310/427.9631 for more details. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on Monday, May 26th.

Take a look! On the back wall of the Sanctuary, in the Narthex, is a wall covered with pictures and information about our Local and Worldwide Missions. You can see your local mission team and our worldwide missionaries and get to know them a little better through photos and newsletters. You can see our local outreach partners with pictures of the many who have served in the community from Good Shepherd. You can join a local mission team to volunteer.
Ask someone on the Local Mission or Worldwide Mission team if you'd like to know more or be involved in some way. New team members are always welcome!

The next Precept Bible study class is the book of Jude starting May 28th led by Talbot Jaeger. Class is held each Wednesday from 6:35-8pm in Room #4. This study is only five weeks long and would be good to experience what an inductive Bible study is like. Cost of the workbook is $20. Contact Jack Knutzen at 562/810.7808 to get the workbook. 

When the time comes to honor a loved one with a memorial at Good Shepherd, we have three Deacons who are here to help with the reception following the service. These servants, along with a host of volunteers, do their best to make what can be a difficult time into a beautiful event with their families and friends. The team decorates the tables with cloths and flower arrangements. They set out refreshments and cookies and they will serve additional food the family provides. If you would be interested in helping with these receptions either on the day of or by providing cookies, please contact Kathryn St. John at kathryn.stjohn@icloud.com. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. The Deacons are happy to serve in this way and hope the families are comforted by their ministry.

Having a difficult, emotional and/or spiritual time lately? Stephen Ministers at Good Shepherd are available to listen and pray with you as you share what is on your heart and mind during these stressful days. Stephen Ministers care. All care is confidential. Contact Pastor Bryan at 562/493.2553 x116 to learn more about receiving the loving care of a Good Shepherd Stephen Minister. 

Join us on Friday, June 27th at 7am (check in) at El Dorado Park Golf Course, 2400 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, to greet old friends or meet new ones for a day of challenges, food, fun, entertainment, inspiration, and the opportunity of knowing you made a real difference in the lives of countless young people. Call Chuck Landon at 310/781.0539 or Adele Langworthy at 562/437.0958 x25 for ticket information and questions. 

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Phone: 562/493.2553
Prayer: prayer@gspc.org
Office Hours: 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday