Good Shepherd - Week of October 19th

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 19th.

Prayers for Daniel Crawford and family on the passing of Nancy on October 8th. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25th at 1:30pm with a reception following in Zirbel Hall.
Prayers for the family of Jeanne Pettigrew who passed away on October 8th.
Karen Vandervoet - (prayers for healing, in ICU).
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 (prayers for peace as I navigate the transplant process).
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.

10/11 - David Lauritsen, 82
10/19 - Rheta Morse, 87
10/22 - David Vandervoet, 80
10/25 - Bill Shilling, 93

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!

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!

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 22nd at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Pastor DJ shares with us. Plan to stay and enjoy 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 27th.

It's not every day that we have the opportunity to do something that has such a lifesaving impact. Let's show the community and the patients in need of blood just how much we care. Please sign up today. We have over 30 appointments to fill. To schedule your appointment use this link to find the drive redcrossblooddrive.org or call 1/800.733.2767.

Join us on Thursday, November 6th at noon in Zirbel Hall for our Veteran's Day Luncheon. Please register to attend at the table on the Plaza or through the church office. Cost is $8 each. Veterans are free. Don't miss out, bring a friend!

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 needed, sign up, and take a card for item you are preparing. Thank you in advance!

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. 

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