Good Shepherd - Week of March 23rd

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, I Am...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 23rd

Prayers for Phyllis Spielmann and family on the passing of Warren on March 14th.
Carol Ramseyer (prayers following surgery).
Dawn Jaeger (prayers for healing and recovery).
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).

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.

3/23 - Bonnie Hildebrandt, 89
3/28 - Maria Lumme, 85
3/29 - Carol Ramseyer, 86

The Lenten Devotionals "The WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE" - inspiration from Henri J.M. Nouwen, are available to pick up in the Narthex.

Once a month, parents are invited to drop off their kiddos at 5pm and return by 8pm. Meanwhile, kids will be given dinner and taken care of while parents enjoy a night off. Sign up at gdshp.ch/pno.

Join us on Wednesday, March 26th at 4:45pm in the Choir Room as Diane Wood leads us in a two-week series on The "Bad Girls and Bad Boys" of the Bible. March 26th will feature the "Bad Girls" and April 2nd the "Bad Boys" 0f the Bible. 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 24th.

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. 

You can be a quiet hero, just roll up your sleeve and save lives! In order to fill our schedule, we need your help to spread the word to your neighbors, family, and friends. All are welcome to join us in this life saving effort. To schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org or call 1/800/733.2767. Invite a friend to schedule an appointment too. Donating blood is always more fun with a friend. 

You are invited to our next Special Needs Dance, an evening of fun for people with developmental disabilities. Join us on Friday, April 4th from 7-9pm in Zirbel Hall. Wayne Harrington (DJ) plays great music to dance to, listen to, and enjoy with a room full of friends. You are welcome to bring refreshments to share. 

If you have financial needs, please email Pastor Bryan at bryan@gspc.org to make an appointment to confidentially discuss receiving a gift from the Deacons' Benevolence Fund.

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. 

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