Good Shepherd - Week of December 14th

Join us this Sunday as we continue our Advent Series titled Light of the World - 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 December 14th.

Earlier this week we shared that Pastor Bryan, after much prayer and discernment, has accepted a new call that will bring him closer to family in Florida. We are grateful for his six years of faithful ministry at Good Shepherd and fully support him as he follows God’s leading into this next season. You can read his full letter by clicking here.

Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, December 21st at 10:15am between worship gatherings to dissolve the pastoral relationship with Reverend Bryan Wenger. Join us to celebrate Bryan at noon for lunch in Zirbel Hall.  

Prayers for the family of Annette Pool who passed away on December 5th.
Leslie Alexander - (prayers for energy and strength). 
Bill Ruzgis - (prayers for healing).
Dick Freeman - (prayers for healing).
Lee McWhorter - (prayers for healing and recovery).
Shawna Escovedo (prayers for peace as she navigates the transplant process).
Carol Ramseyer (prayers for healing).
Betty Lou Crain (prayers for healing).
Alicia Porter (prayers for comfort and strength).

Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  John 14.27

Submit prayer requests to prayer@gspc.org or click the button below.

12/14 - Sherrill Razor, 84              
12/15 - Georgia Merchant, 84      
12/18 - Marge Fleming, 91
12/18 - Ron Morse, 83

12/18 - Ernie and Margaret Brandt, 54

Sunday, December 14th, GSPC Youth are hosting their annual Youth Fundraiser for winter camp. They will be serving breakfast in between services so make sure you come hungry! We would love your participation and support. Options to give include cash, check, or online payment. 

Everyone is invited to join in for a Drive In Movie night on Wednesday, December 17th from 6-8pm. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to get a front row seat or enjoy the movie from the back of your car. All ages are encouraged to come and enjoy this intergenerational event! Dinner and desserts will be served!

We welcome everyone to join us on Wednesday, December 24th in the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve Worship Gatherings. The Family Christmas Eve Service will be at 4pm, and the Traditional Candlelight Worship Service at 7pm. We will gather for worship on Sunday, December 28th for one service at 10am in the Sanctuary. All gatherings will be livestreamed online at gspc.org.

The Stephen Ministry Team at Good Shepherd would like to announce that our annual worship service for those grieving the loss of a loved one will be shared on Thursday, December 18th at 4pm in the Sanctuary. The service will also be livestreamed. This is a special time of honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. Please be in touch with Pastor Bryan at bryan@gspc.org if you have any questions.  

We have run out of physical copies of our Advent Devotional - Darkness Then Light. If you would like to download a digital copy you can do so here! These are stories of illumination which contain vivid portraits of humanity, steeped in the aching depths of darkness and the vibrant births of new light - two realities that permeate and shape our existence. The hope is to reflect on these personal stories of darkness and light, reminding us of the predawn moments of your own life and rejoice in the light that never fails to arrive in hope and glory.

Sign-ups are now open for Advent Candle Lighting for both the 9am and 10:45am worship gatherings as well as Christmas Eve. Sign-up with Pastor Janae or send her an email at janae@gspc.org.

We have an opportunity for you to visit a Senior Adult this Christmas and bring a friendly hello and love from the church. Please pick up a Christmas bag and the name of a homebound senior adult on Sunday, December 14th or Sunday, December 21st. Please deliver the bag before Christmas.

Pick up your Weekly or Monthly Giving Envelopes on the table in the Narthex.

Pledge your financial support to Good Shepherd in 2026 with a pledge card in the Narthex or at the office. 

Food Finders have received a grant to help low-income folks with food since the government won't be giving the SNAP food funds on the first of November as usual. As a result, volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute food at Admiral Kidd Park on these Saturdays: December 13th, and 20th.
If you can volunteer between 8 and 11am any of those days, please let Arlene Mercer know at 562/714.1155.   

Any year-end donations must be received or post-marked by December 31st in order to qualify as a charitable contribution. 

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