Pastor's Note | Monday, May 6th
May 4, 2013
Our world is not what it used to be. In recent years we have seen some astronomical shifts in worldviews and in adherence to the Christian faith in America. Consider the...Read More
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What Do You Enjoy about The Open Table?
April 26, 2013
Why do you come to The Open Table Tuesdays at Good Shepherd? When we conceived of this ministry we determined that there were so many reasons why members of Good Shepherd...Read More
40 Days of Prayer for Discernment
April 25, 2013
Hello Good Shepherd Friend, In recent weeks we have begun a process of discerning the denominational affiliation that would best support the ministry of Good Shepherd...Read More
Students Need A Spring Break: Our Annual Mexico Trip
March 6, 2013
When spring break roll around students around the country are excited about the opportunity to relax, hit the beach, and simply hang out. Who can blame them? High School is a...Read More
Did You Increase Your Pledge!?
January 9, 2013
Did you increase your pledge for the 2013 calendar year!? If so, thank you! If you give automatically through your PayPal account on our website, however, changing the amount...Read More
2012 Local Missions Fair
October 25, 2012
Watch these short videos of each local ministry to learn how Good Shepherd serves the community and you can become involved...Read More
Pastor's Appreciation Day
October 25, 2012
Sunday, October 28th, is Pastors’ Appreciation Day. In celebration of this special occasion, we are planning a reception, to be held in the gym between services Sunday morning...Read More
Local Mission Fair | October 21st
October 10, 2012
On Sunday, October 21st between the worship services you will have an opportunity to meet those partners, learn about the kinds of ministry they provide, and find out how...Read More
Serve as a Stephen Minister
September 6, 2012
Dear Friends, As Pastor Jim mentioned in worship this past weekend, Good Shepherd is now in the midst of starting a new class for perspective Stephen Ministers. We are...Read More
Renew Your Ralph's e-Scrip
August 22, 2012
Hi friends, A few month's back we let you know about an opportunity to support our Women's Ministry simply by shopping for your groceries at Ralph's! What a deal, right!?...Read More
Give Online: A Member's E-mail
April 17, 2012
Hi friends, Yesterday we received this e-mail from a longtime member of our church family regarding our new online giving page, that we wanted to pass on! She writes: Thank you...Read More
Spring Special Needs Dance
April 12, 2012
You are invited to our spring dance for those with special needs. D.J. Wayne Harrington plays great music to dance to, listen to and enjoy with a room full of friends! We'll have...Read More
Groceries for Good Shepherd!
February 2, 2012
Hi friends, Did you know that you can buy groceries to benefit your church family? That's right! And just in time for Super Bowl Sunday! Simply print out this Community Contribution...Read More
Be the Match | Kai Quinonez
November 10, 2011
Hi friends, This Sunday we have the opportunity to offer love and care by participating in the "Be the Match" event on behalf of Kai Quinonez who is in need of a bone marrow transplant...Read More
Heifer Sunday | Sunday, November 13th
November 10, 2011
Hi friends, In case you haven't heard, this Sunday, November 13th, is "Heifer Sunday" at Good Shepherd, RAIN OR SHINE! It's our opportunity to provide life-giving livestock to...Read More
Canned Food Drive Drive-Thru
November 3, 2011
Hi friends, I want to share an opportunity to serve our local community: Local Missions is hosting its Second Annual Canned Food Drive Drive-thru on Thursday...Read More
Invisible Children present 'Tony'
September 27, 2011
Invisible Children exist to help stop the use of child soldiers in Africa, specifically in Uganda and the Congo. They will be here Sunday, October 9th showing their newest documentary Tony...Read More
Serve at SHIP!
June 9, 2011
Good Shepherd is welcoming SHIP (Self Help Interfaith Program) again this year from July 2 through July 15 and servants are needed to host 4 to 6 men (and possibly women) while they...Read More
The Danger of the Christian Bubble
May 24, 2011
Hi friends, Last night at our monthly session meeting, the elders and pastors began a new study based on the book They Like Jesus, But Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations....Read More
2011 Campus Improvement Project
May 17, 2011
Hi friends, I hope this finds you well! At the Congregational Meeting last night, all four motions were approved: We rescinded the 2008 building project and discontinue the “Generation to...Read More
Support Misión Mexico 2011
March 25, 2011
Support Misión Mexico 2011 at The Open Table Tuesday, April 5th. Proceeds from dinner will help our team build retaining walls for a women's halfway house operated by Pastor Maria of...Read More
Be the Match
March 17, 2011
Hi friends, A bone marrow drive is being held for our very own eight year old Kai Quinonez on Saturday, March 26th at the corner of Pine and Florista in Los Alamitos from 11am to 3pm....Read More
Spring Cleaning
March 14, 2011
Hello, Church Family! Saturday, April 2nd, we will have a special spring cleaning day for our church facility. The event will give us all an opportunity to pitch in and really give our campus a...Read More
From the Heart
March 4, 2011
Hi friends, This week's e-Bulletin noted that it's not too late to buy tickets and raffle tickets for an upcoming We Care fundraiser "From the Heart" next Saturday, March 12th at 6pm. Here's...Read More
A Simple Path
February 8, 2011
Tonight at an Open Table steering committee meeting, team member Leny Ambruso shared a brief excerpt from Mother Theresa's book A Simple Path that was too good not to pass on!...Read More
An Update from Matt & Michelle
January 13, 2011
Hi friends, I recently received this update from Michelle Swaney, who, with her husband Matt, ministers to college students through Campus Crusade for Christ. If you have any questions on how to...Read More
Canned Food Drive-Thru
November 17, 2010
You are invited to GSPC's Canned Food Drive Drive-thru on Thursday, November 18th from 5-7pm. The event will benefit Food Finders goal to raise 100,000 pounds of food. Canned...Read More
The Open Table Is A Hit!
November 10, 2010
Last night was the kick off for The Open Table, a brand new opportunity to gather together and share good food with great friends. And I think it's safe to say, "IT'S A HIT!" The Open Table...Read More
Heifer Sunday
November 9, 2010
This Sunday, November 14th, Good Shepherd will host a fair benefiting Heifer Project International, a non-profit agency whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and...Read More
Keep Up With Rachel!
November 3, 2010
Hi friends, Kirk Brown, Elder for World Mission, recently alerted me to a wonderful opportunity to keep up with Rachel Falco: her personal blog at rachelfalco.theworldrace.org! As you may recall...Read More
Local Mission Fair
October 22, 2010
On this Sunday, October 24th there will be a special opportunity in the life of our church: the Local Mission Fair! You are invited to come and learn how your giving is impacting our community and...Read More
Fall Dance for Those With Special Needs
October 12, 2010
This Friday, October 15th Good Shepherd is hosting a special opportunity to serve our community (and have a lot of fun at the same time!) at the bi-annual Fall Dance for those with special...Read More
Good News Club
October 7, 2010
Phil Swingle - husband to Elizabeth and dad to Eva and Elaina - has a great opportunity to serve the children of our community - and is looking for others to join him! As a teacher, he leads an...Read More
