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For Such A Time As This

Pastor's Note

One of the books that I read early on in my ministry that continues to inform me today is The Contemplative Pastor by Eugene Peterson. While Peterson wrote the book with pastors in mind I believe it has a lot to say for clergy and laity alike... Read more

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Sunday at Good Shepherd

This Sunday at 9 & 10:45am we continue our series For Such A Time As This, engaging Esther 6. Subscribe to the sermon-based study guide!

God's Not Dead

The first movie will be shown at 2pm on Sunday, June 26th. The lead role is a college freshman who stands up for God in his philosophy class against his professor. Parents and grandparents bring your high school and middle school kids and grand kids. Refreshments following.  

Celebrating Carl Lemmel 

On Sunday, July 3rd we will be celebrating Carl Lemmel as he retires from Good Shepherd. Please plan to attend a farewell reception in his honor in Zirbel Hall between services. As basket for cards will be provided so that you can add your own farewell message.     

Vacation Bible School Volunteers 

We need volunteers to help out with VBS. The dates are July 25th-29th, 9am to noon. We would love for you to come and help out in the many different activities during this week. If interested, please contact Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, at michelle@gspc.org.       

Children and Families

Vacation Bible School

July 25th-29th  -  9am-12noon  - "Cave Quest" -    Pre-K-5th grade  -  Free  -  Register online!  Email Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, at michelle@gspc.org with questions.

Youth

Youth Confirmation Experience!

All students entering into high school or current high school students who have not yet been confirmed are encouraged to sign up. The theological and historical content is an adventure as we travel to Yosemite National Park, July 11th-13th. Cost: $99. Email Josh Higgins, Director of Student Ministries, at josh@gspc.org with questions.   

the Happenings

June 26th - Rendezvous@theBeach
July 3rd - Rendezvous@thePier
July 10th - No Rendezvous
July 17th - Rendezvous@thePool
July 24th - Rendezvous@theDen
July 25th-29th VBS
July 31st - Rendezvous@thePark
July 11th-13th - Wilderness Theological School, a confirmation adventure, Yosemite National Park. $99. 
August 7th - No Rendezvous
August 14th - Rendezvous@thePark
August 21st - Rendezvous@theDen
August 28th - No Rendezvous
High School Summer Camp - August 7th-11th, Campus By the Sea, Catalina Island. Cost: $375. 
September 4th - No Rendezvous
September 11th First Fall Gathering

Women

Quilters

Will not meet on Monday, July 4th.    

Ladies: Movie Night

Come join us on Friday, July 22nd from 6-9pm in the Fireside Room. We'll be watching "My Big Fat Greek Wedding #2" and enjoy a Greek-themed meal with other festivities. Don't miss this fun social night for women of all ages!  Sign up at the Women's Ministry Table. Email Peggy Malbon at women@gspc.org with questions.     

GSPC Literary Women

Note change of location! Meet July 9th at 9:30am for Book Sharing at Kathie Proctor's home, 20907 Harvest, Lakewood. Bring a book to share briefly with the group. Questions, call Barbara at 562/597.5953.   

Women's Retreat 2016

Abide in Him, is November 4-6th at the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa. Register online at
http://GSPC.org/womens-retreat or at the Women's Ministry table on the patio, "...this is how we experience His deep and abiding presence in us: by the Spirit He gave us". 1 John 3:24. Speaker: Holy Melton. Email Darla Halker at women@gspc.org with questions.       

Adults

Contagious Christianity: Now What?

Class topic for this Sunday, June 26th, "Bring Your Hard Questions". Meets in Zirbel Hall at 10:30am. Diane Wood, leading. Email Diane Wood at Diane@LifeInTheDash.com with questions.  

Date Night

July 16th from 5-8pm in the Fireside Room. Come for inspirational words on bettering your relationships. Then have some free time to enjoy each other's company. Kids will be fed and entertained (Bubblemania this time). Kids care is $15 per family. Email Ken Melancon at kjmelan@yahoo.com with questions. 

GriefShare Returns

Another 13-week program for those who have lost loved ones begins August 23rd. This is a confidential group that is DVD driven with a workbook and discussion. An orientation will be held on August 16th, 10am-noon in the Patio Room. Please call Sharon Ayers 562/685.3890 for more information or to sign up.

Prayer Partners

If you received a letter, someone is praying for you! Please put requests in the Prayer Box in the Narthex or email prayerpartners@gspc.org.     

Senior Adults

Premier Club Luncheon

Join us on Thursday, June 30th at 12:30pm in Zirbel Hall, to hear Dr. Alice Song & Dr. Julia Song speak about Oculoplastics & Glaucoma. To reserve a complimentary lunch, please call 1/800/548.5559.

Senior Ministry Summer Day Trip

On Sunday, August 7th at 11am we will be going to the Disney Concert Hall - California Philharmonic. Conductor Victor Vener will be presenting "Center Stage" plus hear the Cal Phil Chorale. Cost: $65. Sign up at the Senior Adult Ministry table on the patio. Email Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministries, at carol@gspc.org with questions. There is a waiting list.

Serve in Love

Accompanist

We are looking for an energetic Accompanist on the piano or keyboard for our Choir, Worship Band and help lead worship on Sundays in Worship Gatherings. Candidates should have at least 6 months of related experience. Job description available at http://gspc.org/jobs. Please submit resume to gspcresumelosal@gmail.com.        

VBS Craft Needs

Donations needed are: small mason jars (200), baby food jars (100), battery votives (300), black sharpies (50), painters tape (10 Rolls), gift boxes (150 shirt size), marbles (100), clothespins (200 pinch kind), clean tuna size cans (50), You may drop items off in the office attention Sue Gilmore. Thank you.        

Feed My Sheep Ministries  

Feed My Sheep Ministries serving in Haiti has been blessed by your CRV plastic bottle and aluminum can donations! Thank you church! Recycling money from GSPC in 2016 so far = $1913.10. Email Dan Krehbiel at dkrehbiel09@aol.com with questions.         

Beacon of Hope Shoe Drive  

A huge thank you to all of the Good Shepherd family for donating used shoes. We collected about five large plastic bags. The month of June ends the shoe drive.         

VBS Science Needs 

Donations needed are: 300 Alka-Seltzer tabs (regular), 300 socks=150 pairs,10 large mason jars with lids,1 gal. vegetable oil, 40 eggs, 20 ice trays, and borrow 30 hammers (rock hammers preferred).         

VBS Snack Needs

Donations needed are:  graham crackers, marshmallow cream, chocolate frosting, chocolate instant pudding, milk, gummy worms, oreos, crispy cereal, marshmallows, butter, raisins chocolate chips, pretzels, gold fish, gummy bears and ice cream.         

Last Weekend


Miss gathering last weekend? Here's Pastor Paul's message on Esther 5.1-14, "It's A Trap"

Financial Update


Budget      $583,147
Giving         539,643
                   $43,504

Budget as of June 30th, giving as of June 20th, 2016.

Thank you for your generous, sacrificial giving. Click onto our website to give online!

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DeLeon Abell, Director of Classic Worship
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Ellie Brandyberry,
Administrative Assistant
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Curtis Bronzan, Pastor
curtis@gspc.org, x115

Don Broun, Director
of Media Services
don@gspc.org

Mary Gerard, Administrative Assistant
mary@gspc.org, x114

Elizabeth Gilmore,
Student Ministry Assistant
elizabeth@gspc.org, x109

Michelle Heath,
Director of Children's Ministry
michelle@gspc.org, x110

Josh Higgins, Director of Student Ministry
josh@gspc.org, x102

Bonnie Hildebrandt,
Organist
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Carol Jaeger,
Director of Senior Ministry
carol@gspc.org, x105

Carl Lemmel, Pianist
clemmel@gmail.com

Beth Piburn,
Volunteer Parish Nurse
nurse@gspc.org

Ruben Solis, Janitor
rubens@gspc.org, x101

Thea Walker, Director
of Administration
thea@gspc.org, x103

Paul White, Associate Pastor
paul@gspc.org, x116

Gerrit Wind, Director of Modern Worship
gerrit@gspc.org
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