Good Shepherd - Week of March 9th

Join us this Sunday as we begin our new series, I Am... as we look at the statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John 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 March 9th

Carol Ramseyer (prayers following surgery).
Harriet Pavidis (prayers for healing).
Dawn Jaeger (prayers for healing and recovery).
Chris Johnson (prayers for healing).
Betty Lou Crain (prayers for healing).
Lorraine Porter (prayers for healing).
Alicia Porter (prayers for comfort and strength).
Chris Zato (prayers for healing).
Deanne Warren (prayers for healing).
Mary Marsh (prayers for healing).
Herb Barnard (prayers for recovery and healing).

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41.10

Submit prayer requests to prayer@gspc.org or click the button below.

3/13 - Dick Freeman, 94
3/13 - David Lara, 80
3/15 - Bill Cox, 94

Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before retiring on Saturday, March 8th.

The Lenten Devotionals "The WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE" - inspiration from Henri J.M. Nouwen, for adults and “The Heart of Lent" for children - are available to pick up in the Narthex.

Youth Students are invited to join a 6-week confirmation class beginning this Sunday, March 9th from 12-2:30pm learning together about the foundations of the Christian Faith. Email Cole to get more info, youth@gspc.org.

Wednesday Nights Together are back next Wednesday, March 12th with Faith@4:45 (Seniors), dinner for all from 5:45-6:30pm followed by worship, kids, youth, and adult Life Groups. 

Join us on Friday, March 14th at 7pm for an evening of praise, prayer, and reflection. Dessert and fellowship will follow the service. Tickets on sale now. Cost: $5.00.  

Join us on Wednesday, March 12th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Doug Scholten leads in "The Beauty of Holiness and the Holiness of Beauty". We will explore the role of art and architecture in worship spaces and our need for beauty in daily life. The church is to be a place of beauty, safety, sacrifice, and rejoicing. We will consider how we can work to make that true of our church. Bring a friend and stay for dinner. 

Plan to join us on Sunday, April 13th as we attend the Living Art Experience at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, inspired by the Life of Christ, a unique presentation through "living" productions of famous works of art. This theatrical masterpiece includes life-sized paintings and sculptures, live models within the art. The program will be narrated with an original script and presented with an inspirational musical score by an orchestra and vocal ensemble. We will leave the church at 12:30pm, program starts at 2pm and return around 5:30pm via coach. Cost: $75. Sign up at the Senior Ministry table on the Plaza. 

Quilters meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 10am in the Round Room #4. Their next meeting is on March 10th.

Join us on Thursday, March 27th at 12 noon in Zirbel Hall for Shamrocks, Pineapples and Aloha! Put on your best Hawaiian outfit for a lunch that will transport you to the "islands" - where you'll experience the meaning of Aloha and enjoy the blessings of the Hui O'Hula dancers. Sign up at the Senior Ministries table on the Plaza. Cost: $5.00. 

Join us on Friday, March 21st from 6:30-8pm in the Fireside Room to sing or just to listen to Country Gospel. Acoustic instruments welcomed. Music is provided. 

Having trouble paying to get your car fixed or can't afford your property taxes? Maybe Good Shepherd can help. Contact our Benevolence Deacon, Janet McWhorter, at janrbabe@aol.com. She will send you a Benevolence Fund Application to complete. Janet will then meet with Pastor Bryan to discuss your request, review support amount, and pray for you. You will then be contacted about how we can support you. Please be assured that all communication is strictly confidential. 

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be holding a Cancer support meeting this month. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will resume our monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 8th at the usual time (7pm). A reminder notice will be included in the Weekly at the end of March, with a link for the Zoom meeting a few days prior. Thank you for your understanding. 

Rising TIDE will be holding a Brazilian Carnival Rising TIDE-style Fundraising Dinner on Friday, March 28th at 6pm, 607 E. 3rd St., Long Beach. There will be interpretative centers, Brazilian appetizers, a Brazilian full course BBQ, a mock Brazilian bar and a special program to raise much needed funds. One reservation ($50), table of 4 ($190), table of 6 ($280). To RSVP or donate: visit RisingTIDE@MKEC.org or call/text 562/257.6881. Sandy Hearn will be at the Local Missions table on the Plaza between worship gatherings for questions. 

If you would like to volunteer to read scripture at the 9am service on a Sunday, please contact Dick Crowe at rcrowe1@mac.com.  He will schedule you for a future Sunday, probably within 2-3 weeks in advance. 

Gleanings for the Hungry 2025 is scheduled for March 16th through the 21st. (Arrival on the afternoon of the 16th and departure on the 21st). If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Doug Johnson at 714/514.8222, Roger Wiley at 714/897.7864, or see them at church. There are two spots available. 

The hygiene collection items for fire victims are continuing far into the future and we hope to continue to be of help. You can still bring hygiene items and write checks of support made out to Food Finders. You can even make pledges of support to give monthly. All help is very appreciated by the people who have lost everything. Thank you for caring. 

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