Good Shepherd - Week of September 13th, 2026

We are beginning a new Fall ten-week series through Romans 1-7, Paul’s letter to the Romans—one of the richest and most foundational books of the Bible, exploring the power of the gospel and the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Join us at the 9am and 10:45am worship gatherings in person, or the livestream option directly from our website at (gspc.org).

Mary Billetts - prayers for healing following surgery.
MJ Van Melle - prayers for healing and recovery.
Sammy Rake - (son-in-law of Don Travis) prayers-awaiting open heart surgery again.              
Diane Wood - prayers for healing and recovery.
Carol Ramseyer - prayers for healing, strength, and recovery.
Robert Woo - (husband of Annie Cavadini) healing from cancer.
Bonnie Hildebrandt - prayers to be receptive to physical therapy.

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.

9/16 - Brandy and Ellie Brandyberry, 54 

Our Nominating Committee will soon begin seeking candidates to serve as elders and deacons in the coming year. Please prayerfully consider who in our congregation might be well suited for these important roles, it may even be you! Stay tuned for more information about the specific positions that will be available and how to submit nominations. 

Are you new to our church or interested in learning more about who we are? Join us for our next Newcomers' Lunch on September 27th at noon in the Fireside Room. You'll have an opportunity to meet our pastors, connect with others, and learn more about our church and its mission. Lunch will be provided. Everyone is welcome! We'd love to see you there!

We are excited to share that new ESV (English Standard Version) pew Bibles will be in place on Sunday, September 13th. The 1984 NIV (New International Version), which we previously used, is no longer published or officially available online, so we decided to switch to a translation that is more widely available. We chose the ESV because it is a faithful, widely respected translation that is similar to the 1984 NIV. The ESV will also be the translation displayed on the screen during worship. 

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, September 16th from 9-10:30am in the Patio Room for our first gathering this season. 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 provided.
Click here to sign up! 

Our Chancel Choir is back in action again this Sunday, singing "The Truth Shall Make You Free." 
We welcome anyone who loves to sing to join us - in two ways:
1.  Chancel Choir: Sings praises to the Lord every Sunday. Rehearsals began last Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm, and you are welcome any time.
2.  Festival Choir: A shorter commitment and lots of fun festive music! Join us just for the Christmas season community choir.
For more information email Dr. Binh Vu, binh@gspc.org. Or speak to a choir member!
Don't sing yourself but know someone who does? Please pass the invitation along!

Those who are mourning the death of a loved one are invited to join the next sessions of GriefShare, a faith-based support group for understanding and healing of the grief process. This series begins on Tuesday, September 15th, from 10-12 noon in the Patio Room, and continues for 13 weeks. For more information call Diana Klimek at 562/896.2505 or visit griefshare.org. 

Our next Cancer Support Group at Good Shepherd will be online on MONDAY September 21st at 7pm, via Zoom. Please note date change: for this month only, we are meeting on the THIRD Monday of the month. 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 meeitng. 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. 

Join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as we explore the path to faith along the Romans Road. We'll dive into the book of Romans and its key verses so that we can be equipped with a simple yet powerful method of explaining why we need salvation, how God provided salvation, how we can receive salvation, and what are the results of salvation. If we have time, plan to share your favorite verse found in Romans with our group. Come, bring a friend, stay for dinner as well.

Join us in the Fireside Room for a time of fellowship and lunch together on Thursday, September 24th at 12 noon. We welcome back the members of the Bridge Creek Band. They offer an enjoyable and energetic blend of classic genres using a diverse range of instrumentation including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, lap steel, harmonica, vocals, bass, and hand percussion. Cost: $8.00 per person. Sign up at the Senior Ministry table on the Plaza.

We are off to explore the new SoFi Stadium with an exclusive behind the scenes tour on Thursday, October 15th from 9:30-1:30pm. We will take a look at the luxury suites, the owners club, private VIP lounges as well as the locker rooms of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. Our time will include a chance to walk through the tunnel onto the playing field. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for this event. Large bags and purses are prohibited, please use a clear plastic bag or small clutch purse. We will have a "stadium lunch" before boarding our coach to return to church. Cost: $65.00 per person. Sign up at the Senior Ministry table on the Plaza. 

It's almost fall - and that means Literary Women will meet on September 12th at 9:30am in the Fireside Room. Join us to discuss the novel, This Book Made Me Think of You, by Libby Page. Come at 9:15am for coffee; open to all who love to read! 

Quilters meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on September 14th. 

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 September 24th. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com.

Rising TIDE is a FREE afterschool program in downtown Long Beach that our church has supported for many years. Any GSPC donation received by September 20th will be matched by a member of our church (up to $5000), matched by Friends of Rising TIDE, and partially matched by "Long Beach Gives." Please write your check to Rising TIDE and bring it to the Rising TIDE table on the patio on or before September 20th for the three matches. Inner-city Long Beach kids thank you!

Looking for healthcare professionals to join - email Barbara Kozak at bjzaky@gmail.com.   

Hoag Hospital has had a change in their policies, and we will not be able to hold our clinic as scheduled this year. You are encouraged to receive your vaccination this year through your healthcare provider, participating pharmacies, community clinics, or public health vaccination programs.   

Get all dressed up and support the mission of Food Finders at their gala, "Ignite the Night" on Friday, September 18th. It will be at The Mayne, 16400 Bellflowers Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706.
There will be Cuban-inspired music and cuisine presented by gourmet caterers, TGIS, plus opportunity drawings, silent and live auction. To purchase tickets click here.  

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