Good Shepherd - Week of October 12th

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on James: A Faith That Works - 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 October 12th.

Prayers for Daniel Crawford and family on the passing of Nancy on October 8th.
Jeanne Pettigrew - (prayers, placed on hospice).
Bonnie Hildebrandt - (prayers for healing and peace of mind).
Cori Crismon - (prayers for healing, cast-fractured left wrist).
Margaret Majsa (prayers for recovery from hip surgery and stroke).
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.

10/13 - Robert Bilevich, 86
10/15 - Mark Carey, 82
10/17 - Robin Turner, 81

10/13 - Richard and Nancy Morehouse, 63

This Sunday we welcome Prisca and Chewe Kambole who are visiting with us from Zambia. Prisca will speak to us in both services about the work of PLAEP (Partners for Life Advancement and Education Promotion) in Zambia. She will give us an update on Musonda School along with other important projects. We will have an opportunity to meet and greet Prisca and Chewe on the Plaza between services and learn more about sponsoring a student at Musonda School. There will also be Sanika items made by women in Kitwe. The sale of these items provides income generating opportunities for low-income women as they help provide for their families. 

The open positions needed for Elder are HR, and Youth. Deacon positions needed are Care Calling/Visitation, and Courtesy Meals. Please give prayerful consideration for someone you may wish to nominate (it can be yourself). Be sure to ask a person you wish to nominate to be sure they are willing. Send or email nominations to DJ@gspc.org. 

The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 16th at 10:15am in the Sanctuary to elect the nominees to serve as Elders and Deacons beginning in 2026.

Save the date! On Sunday, November 2nd from noon-3pm we are inviting everyone who is not yet an official member of Good Shepherd to come to an interest/orientation meeting for New Covenant Partners. During this time, we'll enjoy good food and friendship together, explore what it means to be a covenant partner, discuss Good Shepherd's core beliefs and priorities, and answer any questions you might have. Childcare is available upon request. Simply email Mary Gerard at mary@gspc.org or click here to register.

We will be gathering notes of Thanks and Appreciation for Staff through October. Just drop your note in the basket in the Narthex on any Sunday morning in October, or you are welcome to mail your note to Good Shepherd, and they will be distributed to the Staff. We appreciate all the gifts our Staff brings!

On Sunday, October 12th we will be passing out Operation Christmas Child boxes to be filled and returned by October 31st. 

Our next Cancer Support Group at Good Shepherd will be online on Monday, Octorber 13th at 7pm, via Zoom. Due to a change in our schedules we will now be meeting on the second Monday of each month. All cancer patients and their caregivers, past and present, are encouraged to join our group for support and prayer. A Zoom link will be sent out before the meeting. Please contact Heidi Butcher at 714/319.5040 if any questions, or if you are new to the group so that we may add you to our email group distribution list. 

Everybody is invited and encouraged to come and decorate their trunks as the kids and youth participate in "Trunk or Treat" following the all-church dinner at 5:45pm. Come in your Halloween costume, enjoy dinner together, and be ready for an extra fun night together on Wednesday, October 29th!

Every first and third Wednesday of each month from 9-10:30am, moms with kids of all ages join together to connect with one another, grow deeper in our faith, and journey through the highs and lows of parenthood. Join us on Wednesday, October 15th! Childcare is available. 

We want to support you as parents by taking care of your kids for a few hours! Drop off at 5pm, pick up by 8pm on Friday, October 24th in Fireside Room and let us take care of the rest! Just $20/family! Dinner is supplied. 

Join us on Wednesday, October 15th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Mark and Peggy Malbon lead us exploring the history, authors, and stories behind our faith's favorite hymns. Plan to say for dinner, worship, and classes afterwards. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on Monday, October 13th.

Flu Shots will be given on October 12th between worship gatherings in Zirbel Hall. Senior shots and regular shots will be available. Home visits can be arranged. Contact Beth Piburn for more information. 

We are inviting you and your family, as we join together, on Wednesday, November 19th beginning at 5:45pm for a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Sign up at the table on the Plaza on Sundays or call Ellie at 562/493.2553 x200 in the church office to register.

We are looking for volunteers to donate and prepare food for our All-Church Friendsgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 19th. Please stop by the table on the Plaza to see what is needs, sign up, and take a card for item you are preparing. Thank you in advance!

If you would like to provide flowers in the Sanctuary for worship, please call Ellie in the church office at 562/493.2553 x200 or stop by to sign up. 

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