Good Shepherd - Week of June 15th

Join us this Sunday as we begin our new series "Ordinary" where we'll explore the lives of everyday people in the Bible - flawed, faithful, hesitant, and hopeful - whom God used in extraordinary ways - 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 June 15th.

Prayers for Craig Warren and family on the passing of Deanne on Wednesday, May 21st.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21st at 10 am in the Sanctuary.
Carol Ramseyer (prayers for upcoming treatments).
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).
Kathy McLaughlin (prayers for peace of mind).
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).
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.

6/16 - Bob Hodges, 88
6/19 - MJ Van Melle, 87

6/20 - Ric and Sandi Woodhall, 61
6/20 - MJ and Carol Van Melle 61
6/21 - Al and Shirley Masterson, 56

On Celebration Sunday, June 15th, join us as we celebrate our Graduating Seniors, Promoting 5th Graders, and 3rd Grade Bibles! Please be prepared to park in the neighborhood behind the church or on the street. We will enjoy a T.K. Burger truck lunch at 12noon, water slide, a dad dump tank, and much more!

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!

We will be holding our music camp July 21st-25th, 12-2pm with lunch immediately following VBS (12-12:30pm). We will be offering the ORFF bell program (Bitty Bells) for Pre-K and Kindergarten children and choir for children in grades 1-5 (6th graders are welcome as well). Cost will be $20 for the week, including lunch. Volunteers are needed for both groups. Sign ups for both campers and volunteers are on the church website. All campers will play/sing on Sunday July 27th. Contact Beth Piburn (562/505.8444) if you have any questions or requests. 

Due to blood supply shortages the hours of the drive have been extended to accommodate more donors. Hosting monthly Red Cross Blood Drives began in July 2020 as a response to COVID needs in our community. To date, Good Shepherd has hosted 54 drives, totaling 1,049 units collected. With each unit potentially saving three lives, we have impacted over 3,000 people; 94 donations came from first time donors. We collected 24 units on April 1st. Now is the time to be a donor, just roll up your sleeve and save lives and you get a pair of cool sunglasses! In order to fill our schedule, we need your help to spread the word to your neighbors, family, and friends. All are welcome to join us in this life saving effort. To schedule an appointment, go to: RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1/800/733.2767. Invite a friend to schedule an appointment too! Donating blood is always more fun with a friend. 

A couple of weeks ago, Pastor DJ introduced us to La Casa, a church plant in Glendora with a heart for community and the hope of the gospel. If you're curious to learn more about their mission -- or feel called to support this growing ministry -- click the link: https://www.glenkirkchurch.org/lacasa/

Interesting fact about our prayer ministry, did you know that prayer requests can be submitted in a number of ways? Either by submitting a request on the Sunday bulletin tear off, by clicking on the Prayer Request link within the weekly email sent out on Fridays, or by email via prayer@gspc.org. Did you know that once you submit your request, a prayer team will be assigned to it and the team will pray for your request daily for 30 days? Your request will be treated with confidentiality as we lift it up to our Lord. Did you know we always welcome volunteers to be a part of this faithful ministry? Participation as a prayer partner requires a very small investment of your time but its impact is HUGE for the recipient. If you are interested in joining, please contact Heidi Butcher at Heidinp58@gmail.com.

Join us on Friday, June 20th from 6:30-8pm in the Fireside Room to sing or just to listen to Country Gospel. Acoustic instruments welcomed. Music provided. 

Volunteers are needed on Friday, June 27th for "Million Meals Community Day" on the Queen Mary. We need table leaders. Kroeger and U.S. Hunger are partnering with Food Finders with a goal of providing one million boxed lunches! Call Arlene Mercer or Leny Ambruso if you are interested or stop by the Local Missions Table on the Plaza and we'll give you the link to sign up.
The following day on Saturday, June 28th the usual quarterly distribution of food will take place at Admiral Kidd Park from 8-11am. You can sign up at the Local Missions Table on Sundays. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on June 23rd.

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