Good Shepherd - Week of May 24th, 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 24th.

Pete Pavidis - (prayers for healing and full recovery).
Bonnie Hildebrandt - (prayers for comfort, peace, and joy).

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.

5/24 – Gayle Knap, 89
5/25 – Dean Fife, 89
5/25 – Linnea Wright, 83
5/26 – Bob Steuber, 80
5/27 – Harry Davies, 89
5/27 – El Roy Delzer, 83
5/28 – Arlene Mercer, 83
5/28 – Ray Wells, 86
5/28 – Dudley Stone, 93
5/29 – Bruce Crenshaw, 83

A heartfelt thank you to everyone!  The items you so generously donated to send to Zambia were packed in 27 suitcases and will arrive with the team of young adults in Kitwe as they bring the love of Jesus to the kids at Musonda School, the young women at the Sanctuary and to many, many more. Thank you for choosing such special items to send – all things on Prisca’s wish list. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness.

The campus will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

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).

Join us after the second worship gathering on Sunday, June 7th for an All-Church Celebration Lunch filled with food, fun, and fellowship! We’ll celebrate our graduating students, hand out 3rd Grade Bibles, and celebrate the finish of our Kitchen Fundraiser. Plus, there will be inflatables for kids and youth! Bring your appetite and come celebrate with your church family - everyone is invited!

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.

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. 

On this Pentecost Sunday, our choir anthem reflects the scripture we read in Acts 2:1-2 “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.” This “Whirlwind Spirit” came to the early Christians as they were waiting, seeking, pleading, and praying, and the Holy Spirit came upon them.

Our chancel choir meets for rehearsal weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. If you’d like to join us, please email or speak to Dr. Binh Vu, binh@gspc.org or talk to a choir member after the first service.

An Alzheimer Interfaith Service will be held on Thursday, June 4th at 10am with lunch to follow in Zirbel Hall. We have opportunities for you to serve as greeters, table decorators, and table hosts for lunch. Please contact Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministry, at carol@gspc.org with your willingness to serve. 

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 28th. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com.

If you have financial needs, please call Jan McWhorter, Deacon of Benevolence, at 562/338.8982 to make an appointment to confidentially discuss receiving a gift from the Deacons' Benevolence Fund.

Email:    info@gspc.org
Phone:  562/493.2553
Prayer:  prayer@gspc.org
Office Hours:  9am-4pm Monday-Thursday