Good Shepherd - Week of May 3rd, 2026

Join us this Sunday as we continue our 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 May 3rd.

Prayers for Steve Escovedo and family on the passing of Shawna on April 27th.
Prayers for Diane Wood Gaughen and family on the passing of Gerald on April 20th. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 20th at 11am in the Sanctuary with a reception to follow in Zirbel Hall.
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.

5/3 - Teddie Rodefeld, 85
5/3 - Carol Dufault, 93
5/7 - Margaret Marks, 91

5/6 - Dick and Ann Crowe, 59
5/7 - Rich and Esther Pearson, 56
5/7 - Don and Vicki Davio, 50

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. 

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.

We'd love you to Adopt a Prop! Take a prop kit home, complete the project, and return by June 14th. 

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. 

Our Chancel Choir meets for rehearsal weekly on Thursdays at 7pm. If you'd like to join us, please email or speak to Dr. Binh Vu, binh@gspc.org or speak to a choir member after the first worship service.

"I Surrender All," our choral anthem on Sunday, was written in 1896 by Judson W. Van DeVenter, after struggling with God on a decision between a career as an art teacher or evangelist. Later, VanDeVenter wrote, "At last, the pivotal hour of my life came and I surrendered all." His decision to become an evangelist left a legacy of more than sixty hymns, this hymn being his best known.

Do you have a loved one with mental illness? This grouop 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 May 14th. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com.

Join us on Wednesday, May 6th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Doug Scholten continues looking at a couple of positive commands and negative commands. The New Testament contains over 50 "One Another" commands. Bring a friend and stay for dinner on the Plaza and classes afterwards. 

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. 

Friday, May 1st is the day to get together again for fun and fellowship! Join us in the Fireside Room at 6:30pm. 

Blankets of Love is looking for a few people who would like to chat and help work on blankets on the second Monday morning of the month from 10am to noon in the Round Room #4. Our next meeting will be on May 11th. Just come on over to the church and join in! Questions, please call Pauline Willems at 562/304.6888. 

Our next Cancer Support Group at Good Shepherd will be online on MONDAY May 11th at 7pm, via Zoom. 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 at 714/319.5040 with questions, or if you are new to the group so that we may add you to our group email distribution list. 

When the time comes to honor a loved one with a memorial at Good Shepherd, we have three Deacons who are here to help with the reception following the service. These servants, along with a host of volunteers, do their best to make what can be a difficult time into a beautiful event with their families and friends. The team decorates the tables with cloths and flower arrangements, set out refreshments and cookies, and serves additional food the family provides. We are grateful for our faithful cookie makers Ann Bonyea, Shirley Masterson, and Bobbie Parkes who provide homemade, delicious cookies whenever we ask, which the families are very appreciative. If any other bakers would like to join in or are interested in helping with these receptions on the day of, please contact Wendy Ketcham (wketcham@socal.rr.com), or Kathryn St. John (kathryn.stjohn@icloud.com), your assistance would be greatly appreciated. The Deacons are happy to serve in this way and hope the families are comforted by their ministry.

Join us on Friday, June 26th at 8am at El Dorado Park Golf Course, 2400 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, to greet old friends or meet new ones, for a day of challenges, food, fun, entertainment, inspiration, and the opportunity of knowing you made a real difference in the lives of countless young people. Call Chuck Landon at 310.781.0539 or Adele Langworthy at 562/437.0958 x25 for ticket information and questions. 

Saturday, May 9th, is national "Stamp Out Hunger Day" which the US Post Office holds each year. This is a family friendly event that Food Finders has at the Seal Beach Post Office at 2929 Westminster Blvd. (hear the corner of Seal Beach Blvd. and Westminster) for a shift from noon to 2pm. Twenty-five volunteers are needed. You can sign up at the Local Missions Table on Sundays or call Arlene for more details at 562/714.1155. 

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