Good Shepherd - Week of April 19th, 2026

Join us this Sunday as we begin a new series through the book of Jonah, a story about resisting God, wrestling with grace, and discovering that God's mercy reaches further than we expect. Come explore what happens when God refuses to give up on both the prophet and the people, he was sent to 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 April 19th.

Shawna Escovedo - (Prayers for peace and comfort for Shawna and family as she has now entered hospice.
Shelly Straus - (prayers for healing following surgery).
Bonnie Hildebrandt - (prayers for comfort and peace).

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.

4/19 - Ken Purucker, 89
4/21 - Anne Purucker, 89
4/24 - Suzy Engel, 81
4/24 - Gloria Rush, 99

Join us next Sunday, April 19th, between services from 10-10:45 for a yummy breakfast and specialty coffee as a way for the team to say thank you for everyone's support as we prepare for our trip coming this May!

Kids (PreK-5th Grade) are invited to Rainforest Falls VBS July 20th-24th, where kids will trek into field-tested rotations such as bible, music, crafts, and science that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Registration is open, sign up before we are full! $40/kid gspc.org/kids.

Bring your scooters or tricycles and helmets (required) so that you can join in on some parking lot races - Wreck-It-Ralph style!! Decorate your scooters before you come or use our supplies when you arrive. Dinner, candy bar, and movie included. Parents simply drop off at 5pm and return by 8pm and we take care of the rest. Invite your friends to this fun night out!! Just $20/family! Sign up at gspc.org/kids.

On Sunday, May 3rd, 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 conversations together, explore what it means to be a covenant partner, learn about Good Shepherd's core beliefs and priorities, and answer any questions you might have about the Christian faith and/or the Presbyterian Church (ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians). Childcare is available upon request. Simply e-mail Mary Gerard at mary@gspc.org. 

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 April 23rd. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com. 

Precept Class is held each Wednesday from 6:35-8pm in Room #4. The book of Revelation is an amazing opportunity to take the time to be with God and build a great relationship and learn about the end times. We will be starting the second workbook of the Revelation study at the end of April. There can be up to five hours of homework per week. Contact Jack Knutzen at 562/810.7808 or email at knutzen4@gmail.com for more information and to get the workbook. All are invited to join! 

Take me out to the ball game! Join us at Blair Field as the CSULB Dirtbags take on Oregon State, Friday, May 8th at 6pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Sign up online or at the table on the Plaza. 

Good Shepherd is blessed to have an awesome Hospitality Ministry. We have five weekly teams for Sunday, each headed by a Plaza Host, who set up the coffee and donut stations, prepare several cubes of hot coffee, hot water for tea, and cold water. The two coffee servers and two donut servers assist us each morning with a smile. Volunteers are needed to roll the coffee carts back to the kitchen after second service, and volunteer (s) to wash the tablecloths each week. Susan Appleby 562/449.6798.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd 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. 

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:30am for a time of fellowship as we dive into what it means to be Rooted in Christ, the theme this year. Anne Mallari from We Care will be our featured speaker. Sign up today to hostess a table. Tickets ($20) will be available at the Women's Ministry table on the Plaza. 

We are blessed to have JoJo Weingert and the Hui O'Hula dancers perform after our luncheon on Thursday, May 7th at 12 noon in Zirbel Hall. Wear your favorite Hawaiian outfit as we celebrate and enjoy our time together. Cost: $8.00 per person. Sign up at the Senior Ministry table on the Plaza. 

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 or Doug Scholten at 714/906.0463 to learn more about receiving the loving care of a Good Shepherd Stephen Minister. 

Please stop by the Welcome Center in the Narthex if you have any questions.  

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