Good Shepherd - Week of May 10th, 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 10th.

Prayers for Steve Escovedo and family on the passing of Shawna on April 27th. Save the date: A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 11am 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.

5/13 - Susan Brown, 84
5/13 - Carole Barber, 80
5/16 - Phyllis Spielmann, 91

On Sunday May 10th before worship begins, you are welcome to take a flower from the basket in the Narthex and place it on the altar in the Sanctuary in remembrance or in honor of your mother.

If you or your child is graduating from Middle School, High School, or College, please submit your name, a recent photo, and where you are graduating from to youth@gspc.org (Cole Nelson).

Are you ready to see some talent? Do you have some special talent that you want to showcase? This event on Wednesday, May 20th, 5:45-8pm, is for you! If you have a talent you would like to showcase, sign up here for tryouts! If you are not partaking in the talent show, join us anyway and cheer on our contestants as they showcase their talents!

On the first and third Wednesday of each month moms with kids of all ages join together for a time of fellowship, study, and celebration. Join us on Wednesday, May 20th from 9-10:30am in the Patio Room for our last gathering until Fall. Childcare is available. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

Although there is some confusion among historians about the origins of this Sunday's  choral anthem, "My Jesus, I Love Thee," one thing is clear. This beloved hymn gently reminds us to renew our devotion to God and to reflect on what He has accomplished for us through the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

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 May 14th. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com.

Join us on Wednesday, May 13th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Mark and Peggy Malbon lead us to explore the history, authors, and stories behind our faith's favorite hymns. Join in, sing, and then stay for dinner on the Plaza. 

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. 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. 

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Phone:  562/493.2553
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Office Hours:  9am-4pm Monday-Thursday