Good Shepherd - Week of June 22nd

Join us this Sunday as we continue our 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 22nd.

Prayers for the family of Bob Wahlstrom who passed away on June 11th.
Carol Ramseyer (prayers for upcoming treatments).
Shawna Escovedo (prayers for peace).
Ralph Rodefeld (prayers for healing).
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.

6/25 - Jean Andreen, 82
6/27 - Rose Ann Bush, 86
6/28 - Carolyn Williams, 93

6/22 - Ralph and Teddie Rodefeld, 62
6/24 - Ken and Anne Purucker, 64

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/

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. 

If you are downsizing, had an estate sale, or are moving you can donate items such as clean useable blankets or canned foods to Local Missions at their table on the Plaza.

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. 

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