Good Shepherd - Week of August 17

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 August 17th.

Prayers for Galen Stickney and family on the passing of Christine on June 28th. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 11am with a reception to follow in Zirbel Hall.
Margaret Majsa (prayers for recovery from hip surgery).
Shawna Escovedo (tolerance for new medications).
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.

8/17 - Chris Zato, 87
8/23 - Roger Wiley, 90

8/17 - Douglas and Margaret Majsa, 57 years
8/18 - Don and Melinda Culwell, 64 years
8/18 - Ray and Helen Wells, 63

Plan on joining Pastor DJ at 10:15am in the Sanctuary as he shares about Fall mission and ministry opportunities for all ages. We will also learn about the newly formed First Impression Team to welcome, serve guests, and one another on Sunday mornings.

PHILIPPIANS - Paul's letter from prison to one of his churches - a letter of joy, encouragement, and hope, in person and on ZOOM . Begins Sunday, September 7th at 6pm in the Fireside Room. Contact Kirk Brown at 562/884.9110 or stmci@ix.netcom.com for more details. 

The restrooms by the Pastors’ offices and Patio Room will be closed today for renovations. The plan is for them to be reopened on Sunday, August 24th. Please look for additional signage on campus to direct you to two additional restroom locations other than the ones located in the sanctuary lobby.

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 20th @ 6:30-8pm in the Fireside Room. Contact Pastor Bryan at bryan@gspc.org with questions and to reserve your place.  

Once a month, parents are invited to drop off their kids at the church at 5pm and return by 8pm. Kids will be given dinner and be taken care of while parents enjoy a night off. Just $20 a family! The next Parents Night Out is Friday, August 22nd. Sign up here at gdshp.ch/pno.

All ages are invited to join us on Sunday, August 24th for an Angels Game beginning at 1:07pm! Grab your tickets here!

As believers, we do not live on this earth alone. We have God and through the Holy Spirit, we have each other to love and encourage.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25.
The Deacons support the offering of encouragement. The Deacon of College/Military encourages people who are not, presently, in our area - college and military members who are connected to our body of believers, by writing or sending texts of encouragement when these folks are away from home.
If you have a college student or military member you would like encouraged, please contact Dawn Jaeger at 657/222.5258.

Gracefully Fit. We are excited to add a new class to our morning gym schedule led by Cassie Torres. Beginning Monday, August 4th, classes will meet twice a week (Monday & Wednesday) and are $3 per class from 8:30-9:30am. This is a full-body training class that combines dynamic strength-building exercises, and cardio. Bring your mat (must be able to get on the floor).

Fit & Faithful. We are continuing this class from 9:30-10:30am (Monday and Wednesday), $3 per class. This is a low-impact chair and standing exercise to improve balance, stability, strength, flexibility, and heart health. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on August 25th. 

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends have provided timeless lessons about taking care of each other. To celebrate their example, everyone who donates blood on September 2nd will receive an exclusive American Red Cross PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special t-shirt designs. Rumor is the T-shirt is going viral and has become quite a collector's item among young people! NOTE: time has been extended in part because of current blood shortages but also to accommodate donors after work or after school. To schedule your appointment, use this link to find the drive RedCrossBlood.org or call 1/800.733.2767.

CBS for all women will begin this year on Friday, September 5th at 9:30am here at Good Shepherd. The study will be the Book of Psalms. Cost is $35. There is a preschool program plus infant care. https://losalamitos.cbsclass.org/

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.

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