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Good Shepherd
Who Is This Man? | 9 & 10:45am

Pastor's Note

In the movie Million Dollar Baby Clint Eastwood’s character likes to torment his priest by asking him questions that are incredibly difficult to answer. One question he asks is about the Trinity: Read More...

Annual Congregational Meeting

Will be held on Sunday, January 28th, beginning with lunch at noon in Zirbel Hall and the business meeting following at 1pm.     

Family Camp Retreat - Deadline January 31st

Register for Family Camp at Forest Home May 25th-28th. Registration deadline is January 31st. Kids' costs are offset by the church. Contact Ken Melancon at kjmelan@yahoo.com with questions. Register at: foresthome.org/event/memorial-weekend-family-retreat.

This Sunday at Good Shepherd

This Sunday at 9 & 10:45am we continue in Luke 4. Here's the study guide.

Children

Good Shepherd Kids! 

We will start our Wednesday night program again on January 17th, 6:30-8pm. We can't wait to see you there!

Youth

Youth 

High School programs start back on January 14th for highschool@theDEN and Middle School starts back January 17th for middleschool@theDEN. Email Josh Higgins, Director of Youth Ministries, at josh@gspc.org with questions. 

Youth Ministry Parent Meeting 

On Sunday, January 21st, parents join us after the Modern Gathering in the Youth Room (aka The Den) for a meeting about Youth Ministry and what's been happening and what's coming up! I will even buy you lunch! Email Josh Higgins, Director of Youth Ministries, at josh@gspc.org with questions. 

Adults

Need Your 2017 Giving Statement?

Please login to MyGoodShepherd to view and print your 2017 giving statement at: www.gspc.ccbchurch.com. If you need help, please contact Mary in the church office at 562/493.2553 ext. 114, or mary@gspc.org.     

Serve on the Hospitality Team

The Hospitality Team needs a willing servant to serve on the 3rd Sunday of each month as a Coffee Host. Easy and fun job! Contact Judy DiPiazza for details: njdipiazza@gmail.com or 562/472.5459.

Service of Ordination and Installation

A service of Ordination and Installation will be held on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 in worship for newly elected elders and deacons.  

An Evening With C.S. Lewis

Tickets for the one man play, An Evening With C.S. Lewis, will be sold on Sunday on the patio. The performances will be on Friday, January 19th at  7:30pm and on Sunday, January 21st at 2:30pm in our Sanctuary. Tickets are $20. All proceeds benefit Grateful Hearts, a nonprofit in Los Alamitos.    

Have You Pledged For 2018?

Just a friendly reminder to turn in your 2018 pledge card! If you are not comfortable with making a pledge, that is okay! But...if you can, this would be extremely helpful to our session leadership for planning and prioritizing ministries at Good Shepherd. Pledge cards are available in the narthex and in the church office.      

Open Table

A wonderful meal, lovingly prepared on Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7pm, in Zirbel Hall.    

Flu Shots Still Available

Influenza A & B are active in our community but FREE flu shots are still available. Call Beth (562/598.5136) if you need the vaccine. Everyone over the age of 9 is encouraged to have a shot. You may still get the flu but it will be much milder than without the vaccine.     

Women

Women's Spring Day Retreat!

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 from 8am to 2pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach ($45-includes lunch). Topic: "RUTH, a Love Story" - speaker Dr. Bill Creasy. Online registration from January 9th-February 23rd at www.sapres.org/ministries/women. Contact: women@sapres.org or call 949/574.2272 (childcare is available).

Ruth Circle

Meets on Wednesday, January 17th, at 10am in the Round Room #4. Questions, please call Valerie at 714/894.6962 or Marge at 562/596.7673.

Senior Adults

Senior Adult Luncheon

Join us on Wednesday, January 17th, at 12pm in Zirbel Hall for "Growing in Age and Wisdom: Seasons of our Lives" with Kay Murdy. Kay is a published author of seven books on scripture and spirituality for Resource Publications. Her latest book is: Song of the Dove, the story of Mary of Nazareth. Special music by Peggy Duquesnel Malbon. Cost: $5. Sign up at the Senior Adult Ministry table on the patio.   

Senior Adult Day Trip

Sign up for our next adventure, February 8th, as we travel to Hacienda Heights to tour the His Lai Temple. A luncheon buffet in the Temple Dining Hall is included. Cost for the day is $45. Stop by the table on the patio to sign up. Email Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministries, at carol@gspc.org with questions.     

Serve in Love

Fit and Faithful Exercise Class  

Will not meet on Monday, January 15th. Next meeting: Wednesday, January 17th at 10am in the Gym.       

Quilters (Blankets of Love)  

Meet on Monday, January 15th at 7pm in the Round Room 4. All are welcome!       

Prayers and Donations Needed!  

The Haitian Mission Team requests your prayers for the upcoming mission trip as they prepare to go and serve the people of Montrouis. Also needed are six large suitcases, 38 new twin size sheet sets, toothpaste and deodorant for the Garden of Hope Orphanage. Items can be left at the church office.        

Flower Calendar  

If you would like to provide flowers in the Sanctuary for worship in 2018, please stop by or call the church office to sign up. There are many dates still available!       

Giving Envelopes  

Stop by the table in the Narthex to pick up your giving envelopes for 2018.         

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