Good Shepherd - Week of March 15th, 2026

Join us this Sunday as we continue our 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 15th.

Prayers for JoAnn Wall and family on the passing of Lamar on February 20th. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 16th at 12:30pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress.
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.
Carol Lauritsen - (prayers for healing following surgery).
Jean Hayes - (prayers for healing).
Shelly Straus - (prayers for healing following surgery).
Bonnie Hildebrandt - (prayers for comfort and peace).
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.

3/16 - Flo Walters, 94
3/20 - Belinda MacLeod, 89
3/20 - Esther Pearson, 80

3/16 - Robert and Rita Bilevich, 58

Friends, we would love your help on our after-worship prayer team at either 9 or 10:45. Join in next Wednesday, March 18th from 7-8pm to be trained and equipped to support our congregation through prayer. Contact Pastor Janae with any questions!

                                                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                                                        

The team heading to Zambia this May is having a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, March 21st from 10-Noon. We would love some extra hands helping us that morning and would love for you to come by and support the team. Please contact Pastor Janae, janae@gspc.org, to sign up to serve at this event. 

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. Stay tuned to hear more about our special guest for the month! Sign up at gdshp.ch/pno. 

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. 

During Holy Week, we are going to spend a night of worship at Seal Beach for sunset. Meet us on the north side of the pier on Tuesday, March 31st at 6pm. 

Please stop by the Welcome Center in the Narthex if you have any questions. Also, there are Lenten Devotionals available and Journals if you would like to pick one up. 

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room for Harmony and Hymns as Mark and Peggy Malbon lead us to explore the history, authors, and stories behind our faith's favorite hymns. Plan to stay for dinner together on the Plaza and classes afterwards. 

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!

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.  

Having trouble paying to get your car fixed or can't afford your property taxes? Maybe Good Shepherd can help! Contact our Benevolence Deacon, Janet McWhorter, at janrbabe@aol.com or 562/338.8982. She will send you a Benevolence Fund Application to complete. Janet will then meet with Pastor DJ to discuss your request, review the support amount, and pray for you. You will then be contacted with how we can support you. Please be assured that all communication is strictly confidential.

Having a difficult, emotional, and/or spiritual time lately? Stephen Ministers 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 Diana Klimek at 562/896.2505 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 contact 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