Good Shepherd - Week of March 22nd, 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 22nd.

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.

3/23 - Bonnie Hildebrandt, 90
3/23 - Gerda Snapper, 80
3/28 - Lynda Laisy, 84
3/28 - Maria Lumme, 86

                                                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. 

Do you have a loved one with mental illness? This group is for you! You will receive encouragement, discover that you are not alone in this challenge, and find new resources to help you cope. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7-8:30pm in the Fireside Room. The next meeting is on March 26th. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com. 

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 25th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as we have conversations with Cole Nelson, our Youth Director. Plan to stay for dinner together on the Plaza and classes afterwards. 

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.  

You are invited to our next Special Needs Spring Dance, an evening of fun for people with developmental disabilities. Join us on Friday, April 10th from 7-9pm in Zirbel Hall. Wayne Harrington (DJ) plays great music to dance to, listen to, and enjoy with a room full of friends. You are welcome to bring refreshments to share. 

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.

Give hope this Spring! Something as simple as a blood donation can have a lifesaving impact on those in need. Please sign up today, we have over 20 afternoon appointments to fill. To schedule your appointment use this link to find the drive Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Blood Drive 11-4 or call 1/800.733.2767.

We Care in Los Alamitos is having a fundraiser, "From the Heart Island Style" on April 18th at the Navy golf course. They provide rental assistance, food, and emergency support for families in Northwest Orange County. There will be a Hawaiian dinner, beverages, and prizes. Go to WECAREORANGECOUNTY.ORG/FROMTHE HEART to learn more and to purchase your tickets by April 1st. 

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