Good Shepherd - Week of July 20th

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 July 20th.

Shawna Escovedo (prayers for minimal side effects from chemotherapy and finding a donor match quickly). 
Carol Ramseyer (prayers for healing).
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.

7/21 - Wayne and Jean Andreen, 52

Please welcome the Hamlin family - Allen, Lindsay, and Josie! They are missionaries living in the UK and ministering in many parts of Europe as they partner with Pioneers. Lindsay grew up at Good Shepherd and now daughter Josie is attending VBS week with the kids here. Allen will be preaching on Sunday, August 3rd, and Lindsay will be connecting with our youth. After the 10:45 worship gathering on the 3rd, there will be a light lunch served in the Fireside Room so we can ask questions and get to know them better. Please pray for them as they have a full schedule while here in the U.S. 

Our church partners with several church plants here in Southern California. Church planting is a challenging and vital ministry that always benefits from both prayer and financial support. If you’d like to contribute, please click the link below and select the church plant you wish to support. Every gift makes a difference!

Do you have a EZ Up we could borrow this week for VBS? Please bring this Sunday, with your name on it, and we will have it cleaned and ready to give back to you next Sunday!

VBS Music Camp is in need of two portable synthesizers for the Piano part of camp. If you have one we could borrow, please bring it this Sunday to the Choir Room with your name on it!

What a special opportunity to visit those who are homebound, pray with them, and extend the table of the Lord's supper into a living room or nursing care environment.

Pastor Bryan would love to equip and encourage you into active service for this ministry. Our dear homebound members REALLY appreciate sharing in this time of the Lord's Supper each month. The reality is that we are not able to "get to" everyone each month.

Please be in prayer about this vital ministry and if you would be willing to be on the Home Communion Team. Training time is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20 @ 6:30pm-8pm in the Fireside Room. Contact Pastor Bryan at bryan@gspc.org with questions and to reserve your place.  

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.

Would you like to serve communion four times a year? Or be a substitute? Please email Sue Nelson at dr.sue1@verizon.net if you would like to serve in either capacity.

Quilters meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on July 28th.

Even in this era of text messages, emails, and instant messages, over 100 billion pieces of junk mail are delivered in the United States each year! There are still certain kinds of mail that are happily welcomed and eagerly opened: personal greeting cards! The experience of seeing one's name handwritten on an envelope is like finding money in a pants pocket-a truly delightful treat. The Good Shepherd Card Ministry reminds people that they matter. We send birthday cards to people ages 80+. Couples start receiving anniversary cards on their Golden Anniversary. One recipient thanked us this way: "It is so nice to know that I am not forgotten, even though I can only attend church online now." We also send Get Well, Sympathy, and Thinking of You cards, generally based on the prayer requests in the Sunday bulletin/weekly email. Last year 260 cards were sent to members of the Good Shepherd family. You can be part of sharing Christ's love by donating your unused cards. If you have suitable greeting cards, please bring them to the church office Monday-Thursday or drop them off at the Local Missions table on Sunday. Thank you so much! Questions? Contact Sherry Johnson at sherryj54@gmail.com. Galatians 6:10 - So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially those who are of the household of faith. 

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.

Supporting our mission, inviting all people to grow into a Christ-centered life in God's family, our offering/other income totaled $709,322 while our ministry/mission/administrative expenses came to $711,034, resulting in a YTD shortfall of ($1,712).

As you prayerfully consider your ongoing personal commitment to being generous with your time, talent, and treasure - thank you for your partnership in sharing the good news of the gospel! Vacation Bible School is one of many examples of how your generosity impacts our congregation and community.

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