Good Shepherd - Week of October 4th, 2026

We are continuing our 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).

Beth Piburn - prayers for healing and recovery.
Joan Sanders - prayers for healing and recovery.
Mary Billetts - prayers for healing and recovery.
MJ Van Melle - prayers for healing and recovery.
Sammy Rake - (son-in-law of Don Travis) prayers-awaiting open-heart surgery again.            
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.

10/5 - Sam Nicolaou - 94
10/7 - Jim Leverentz, 85
10/9 - Herb Barnard, 90
10/10 - Dianne Shumar

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! The open positions needed for Elder are Family/Children, Membership, Facilities, and Worship. Deacon positions needed are College/Military, Home Communion, Memorial Receptions, and Health. Be sure to ask a person you wish to nominate to be sure they are willing. Send or email nominations to DJ@gspc.org. Forms available at the Welcome Center or online by clicking here.  

We will be gathering notes of Thanks and Appreciation for Staff through October. Just drop your note in the basket in the Narthex on any Sunday morning in October, or you are welcome to mail your note to Good Shepherd, and they will be distributed to the Staff. We appreciate all the gifts our Staff brings!

We will be having a Holiday Bake Sale on Sunday, October 11th on the Plaza to help fund the Christmas Worship Celebration. Please stop by and check us out!

Moms with kids of all ages are invited to join together for a time of fellowship, study, and celebration on Wednesday, October 7th from 9-10:30am in the Patio Room. 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! Scooter Night is back! Bring your scooters or tricycles and helmets (required) so that you can join in on some parking lot races and fun! Just $20/family! Register here!

Your "Festival Choir" is hard at work on music for the Christmas Worship Celebration scheduled for December 5th and 6th. We are excited about this opportunity to provide a free celebration for our community to kick off the Christmas season. There are several ways to support this ministry, such as monetary donations and supporting our bake sale on October 11th.
This week's choral anthem is, If You Love Me, written and arranged by Joel Raney. The text of this song utilizes Jesus' words to his disciples in the upper room and reminds us of the peace we can find in Christ.  

What happens on the First Friday of each month? GAME NIGHT! Come join us for fun, fellowship, and games in the Fireside Room at 6:30pm.

Fall into Bunco! All ladies are welcome to attend on Friday, October 9th at 6pm in Zirbel Hall. Cost is $15 which includes dinner and dessert. Sign up at the Women's Ministry table on the Plaza. 

Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Pastor Doug leads us on "Our Surprising Hope." For years Christians have been asking, "If you died tonight, do you know where you would go?" It turns out that many believers have been giving the wrong answer. It is not heaven. Christian hope is not escaping earth for heaven, but the resurrection of the body and the renewal of all creation, launched by Jesus' resurrection and shaping Christian life and mission now. Join Pastor Doug for a lively presentation that will surprise and excite all who are interested in the meaning of life, not only after death but before it. Come, bring a friend, stay for dinner!

Join us to discuss two good books! On October 10th - Virgil Wander by Enger, and November 14th - Astral Library by Kate Quinn. We meet in the Fireside Room at 9:30am on the second Saturday of each month. Come early for coffee and conversation. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on October 12th.

Concert dates are Saturday, December 5th at 7pm and Sunday, December 6th at 4pm.
Admission is free! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
If you are interested in participating contact Binh Vu or call Arlene Mercer at 562/714.1155.

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 October 8th. Questions? Contact Debbie O'Dell at debodell51@gmail.com.

A Storytellers Tea, a conversation with Paul Williams, will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 2-4pm. More details available at the table on the Plaza.

If you would like to provide flowers in the Sanctuary for worship, please call 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