Good Shepherd - Week of March 8th, 2026

Join us this Sunday as we begin our new series "Season of Lent - walking with Jesus towards the cross" 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 March 8th.

Prayers for Pauline Willems and family on the passing of Jon on February 27th.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 1pm in the Sanctuary
with a reception to follow.
Prayers for JoAnn Wall and family on the passing of Lamar on February 20th.
Prayers for the family of Mary Jo Lewis who passed away on February 16th. A
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 11am in the Sanctuary.
Carol Lauritsen - (prayers and healing for successful shoulder surgery on Friday,
March 6th).
Jean Hayes - (prayers for healing).
Shelly Straus - (prayers for upcoming surgery on March 9th).
Bonnie Hildebrandt - (prayers for comfort and peace during her recent move).
Carole Barber - (prayers for comfort and healing).
Leslie Alexander - (prayers for energy and strength).
Dick Freeman - (prayers for healing).
Shawna Escovedo (prayers for recovery, good healing from stem cell transplant, and reduction of pain).
Carol Ramseyer (prayers for healing and upcoming treatments).
Betty Lou Crain (prayers for healing).

I lift up my eyes to the mountains-
    where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2

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

3/13 - David Lara, 81
3/13 - Dick Freeman, 95

Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before retiring on Saturday, March 7th.

                                                PALM SUNDAY - March 29th
                                               Services at 9am and 10:45am
                                               
                                            MAUNDY THURSDAY - April 2nd
                                             Prayer and Communion at 6pm

                                                   GOOD FRIDAY - April 3rd
                                                           Service at 7pm

                                                  EASTER SUNDAY - April 5th
                                                 Services at 9am and 10:45am                                                          

Kids Ministry is looking for people to serve as either a teacher or a helper, once or twice a month during our 10:45 service. Email Marita, kids@gspc.org to learn more!

Need a chance to get away and reset this spring? Join in for our Spring Family Campout down at San Mateo Campground in San Clemente. Bring your own tent or trailer and enjoy time together full of laughter and encouragement. Spots are limited, so secure your spot now!

We are delighted to invite you to a special afternoon of music featuring The Bonner Singers on March 8th at 4pm. Known for their vibrant choral sound and inspiring performances, The Bonner Singers bring together gifted vocalists who share a passion for meaningful, uplifting music. Their concerts are filled with warmth, excellence, and messages that resonate deeply with audiences of all ages. This event is free, everyone is welcome! Invite family and friends to join us for what promises to be an inspiring afternoon of worship. We look forward to seeing you there!

We want to support you as parents by taking care of your kids for a few hours! Drop off at 5pm, pick up at 8pm, and let us take care of the rest! Just $20/family! Dinner is supplied. Sign up at gdshp.ch/pno. 

Sign up online at gspc.org under youth events for a paintball day on Saturday, March 14th from 11am to 1pm! Teams will be made at the event. We will be going against another church! Spots are limited so sign up asap! 

We are meeting up on Sunday, March 22nd from 6:15-8:15am at Seal Beach Pier to do a beach workout and polar plunge. Get ready for an icy morning to fire us up for our 9am worship service. 

We are currently looking for a Director, Operations for the church. We have had a big response to our ad for the position, so we have currently paused it while we review candidates. If you know anyone who might be interested, please have them email us at gspcresumelosal@gmail. We can send them the job description and then they can submit their resume if they are interested and qualified. 

Did you know we deliver communion to our home-bound members? We now have five teams who go out to administer communion to those who cannot attend church, usually following a communion Sunday. We are currently serving 16-20 members. These team members attended Pastor Bryan's class on administering Home Communion. This service helps relieve the loneliness of the home-bound but also is available to serve members who cannot attend church temporarily (i.e., any injury or surgery). If you or a family member would like to have communion served at home, please call Ellie at the church office 562/493.2553 x200 or Beth Piburn, 562/505.8444, our Home Communion Deacon. 

The Cherry Blossom Festival Rising TIDE Fundraising Dinner will be held on Friday, March 6th. Doors open at 6pm - 607 E. 3rd St., Long Beach. Plan to enjoy an evening uplifting young lives! There will be interpretative stations, themed appetizers, a full course meal, a mock Cherry Festival Bar, a special program, and giving opportunities. To donate or to make your reservation go to www.RisingTIDEat MKEC.org or call 562/257.6881. 

Our next Cancer Support Group at Good Shepherd will be online on MONDAY March 9th at 7pm, via Zoom. We now meet 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 714/319.5040 with questions, or if you are new to the group so that we may add you to our email group distribution list. 

The First Hymn, feature-length documentary hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, takes us to where archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. The film follows the hymn's journey from its desert origins to its modern revival by Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding, culminating in a live worship concert. Join us at the Long Beach Regal Theaters, Tuesday, March 24th for a 7pm showing. Sign up with Carol Jaeger. Limited tickets at $10.

Let's explore who we are called to be, the situations we often find ourselves in, and the hope we find in God's good and perfect word as we discuss "Saints, Shenanigans, and Scripture." Join us on March 11th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room. Plan to stay for dinner together on the Plaza and classes afterwards. 

Join us on Friday, March 6th at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room for a time of fun and games. No skills necessary. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on March 9th. 

All ladies are welcome to attend Women's Bunco Night on Friday, March 13th at 6pm in Zirbel Hall. Cost is $15 which includes dinner and dessert. Sign up at the Women's Ministry table on the Plaza. 

Don't miss the next meeting of Literary Women's Book Club on Saturday, March 14th, in the Fireside Room. The discussion will be on "Book of Lost Names." On April 11th the discussion will be on "Theo of Golden" by Levi. Join us at 9:30am for coffee with the book discussion following. New members are always welcome!

This Sunday, March 8th, Young Life will be visiting Good Shepherd. They will share about their work with the children and how you can help raise funds so children can go to "Kids Camp for Christ." They will be bringing fresh strawberries from Thacker Berry Farms to sell. They will have 1/4 flats, 1/2 flats, and full flats. Come meet the leaders and students from this exciting Christian program and take home the best strawberries you can find anywhere! They are grown locally. 

Join us on Palm Sunday with a moving experience to prepare our hearts for Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday. The Living Art Experience is inspired by the life of Christ and is a unique presentation through "living" reproductions of famous works of art. This theatrical masterpiece includes life-sized paintings and sculptures, live models within the art. The program will be narrated with an original script and presented with an inspirational musical score by an orchestra and vocal ensemble. We will leave the church parking lot at 12:45pm and return around 4:45pm via coach. The program starts at 2pm. Cost: $80. 

We're heading East to Palm Springs to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens! Plan to join us on Thursday, April 23rd from 8am-6pm. Cost: $90. Set your alarm clocks for an early departure and join us as we experience the beauty of God's creation on this all-day adventure. We'll experience the Zoo in a whole new way, with a guided Private Safari tour beginning at 10am and giraffe feeding with our personal guide. Lunch will be on your own at the Big Horn Cafe. After lunch you will have time to explore the many gardens and exhibits before leaving at 3pm. Sign up at the Senior Ministry table on the Plaza.  

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