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To the Ends of the Earth | Sundays at 9 & 10:45am

Pastor's Note

Last Sunday in our series through Acts, we engaged chapter 3, verse 4:

Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, 'Look at us!'

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Tomorrow at Good Shepherd

This Sunday at 9 & 10:45am we continue our series To the Ends of the Earth, engaging Acts 6.1-7. Here's the sermon-based study guide.

Get to Know the Staff

Are you a newer attendee to Good Shepherd? Have you been here for years but never had a chance to talk to pastors and staff? Do you have a burning question about the church you want answered?! Come to the Fireside Room after either service on Sunday, October 9th and get to know us!

Staff Appreciation Month

In October we will be gathering notes of Thanks & Appreciation for all Staff from our Covenant Partners. Just drop your note in the basket in the Narthex on any Sunday morning. We appreciate all the gifts our Staff brings to GSPC! 

Join the Family

Ready to "officially" join the church? Our next New Member (Covenant Partner) Classes are scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, 9am-noon, and Sunday, October 23rd, noon-3pm. You only need to attend one class. Contact mary@gspc.org with questions or to RSVP.

Youth

the Happenings

HighSchool@theDen meet on Sunday evenings at 6pm in Room 3      
MiddleSchool@theDen meet on Wednesday evenings at 6pm in Room 3  
High School Retreat - October 28th-30th - Weekend of play, prayer, study, light hiking, rock climbing, swimming and surfing near Malibu! Staying in a house near Malibu Springs. Cost: $99. 
Middle School Retreat - November 11th-13th
Email Josh Higgins, Director of Student Ministries, at josh@gspc.org with questions. 

Children

Good Shepherd Kids

Good Shepherd Kids will be making a pumpkin craft and we are in need of someone to cut 4-2x4's. If you are available to do that in the next week we would be grateful. Contact Sue Gilmore at 714/745.3024 with questions.        

Love Hanging Out With Kids and Having Fun?

Good Shepherd Kids is looking for someone to help with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8pm. We have a high energy spirited group of boys that are learning about God! If interested, email Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, michelle@gspc.org with questions.        

Wednesday's from 6:30-8pm!

Good Shepherd Kids meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. Join us for worship in Zirbel Hall at 6:30pm as your kids enjoy high energy and a fun environment experiencing the love of Jesus. Email Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, michelle@gspc.org with questions.        

Women

Looking for a Small Group, Moms?

Thursday mornings, 8:45-10am. This group for mothers with school-age children has room for a couple more! Contact Leslie Henriksen: 562/305.8052.  

Sarah Circle

Meets on Thursday, October 13th at 7pm in the Library. Call Carol Steiner at 562/431.7703 with questions.  

Women's Retreat 2016

Come, getaway with the ladies for the "Abide in Him" retreat from November 4-6th at the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa. Register online http://gspc.org/womens-retreat or at the Women's Ministry table on the patio. Email Darla Halker at women@gspc.org with questions.       

Women's Christmas Luncheon

"Follow the Star" will be Saturday, December 3rd at 11:30am. Sign up to be a Table Hostess for this event at the Women's Ministry table on the patio. Tickets are $15 and will be available beginning November 6th. Email Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministries, at carol@gspc.org with questions.   

Adults

E Team

You are invited to the E Team's next meeting on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. A new series will begin, "The Arts of Spiritual Conversations." The first session is "The Art of Noticing: Why Notice?" The authors say, "Anyone using this material can engage in evangelism, sharing the good news about Jesus." Email Sue Nelson Brown at dr.sue1@verizon.net with questions. 

 Would You Like to Improve Your Prayer Life in 40 Days?

Join some E Team members to read and discuss "Why Pray? 40 days from Words to Relationship" by John DeVries. Discussions will be Sundays, 10:15-10:45am, October 23rd-November 27th, in the Fireside Room. Books will be sold October 16th for $10. Contact Sue at 562/708.7804 with questions.  

Monday Afternoon Pray-ers

Prayer Ministries at Good Shepherd is looking for 3-4 servants with a heart for praying for others. We are building a new team to meet weekly on Monday afternoon to pray over requests submitted Sunday mornings. Please contact Diana Klimek at 562/592.9506 or dlklimek@aol.com

Save the Date!

Save the date for God's Not Dead 2 video being shown Sunday, October 23rd, 3pm. Email Sue Nelson Brown at dr.sue1@verizon.net with questions.  

Attention "GSPC Partners and Visitors"

Please watch for a very special World Wide Missions team presentation on Sunday, October 9th!

Prayer Partners

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

Senior Adults

Senior Adult Luncheon

On October 19th at Noon in Zirbel Hall our luncheon will feature Brad and Lisa! Join us for lunch, followed by a time of discovery and sharing! Cost: $5. Sign up at the Senior Adult table on the patio. Email Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministries, at carol@gspc.org with questions. 

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

The Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be Sunday, November 20th at 5pm, followed by a musical program in the Sanctuary. Make your reservations at the Senior Ministries table on the patio. Email Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministries, at carol@gspc.org with questions. 

Serve in Love

University Choir and Orchestra

The University Choir and Orchestra will be returning to Good Shepherd for a free concert on Sunday, October 16th, 4pm in the Sanctuary. Mark your calendars and invite a friend for a night of music and witness. If you would like to help us feed the 150 musicians after the concert, please call Julie Varley at 714/269.8394. 

Everyone Will Love You!

The Deacon Hospitality team is looking for 3-4 servants to pass out donuts once-a-month after the second service for 10 minutes. Ten minutes of your time, once-a-month! What a great job! Email Judy DiPiazza at jndipiazza@gmail.com to learn more.  

College Students Are Back in School!

It's time to send our College Students homemade cookies! Food items needed for baking are: Crisco shortening sticks, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla, Ziploc bags-gallon size. Donations can be dropped off in the office with my name, Sue Gilmore, on it. Thank you!

Operation Christmas Child

This Christmas, you can share the love and hope of Jesus Christ with a child in need by using a simple shoe box. Operation Christmas Child is a world-wide mission project. What goes into these boxes is fun, but what results is eternal! Get complete details at the Operation Christmas Child table on the patio today or call Jan Say, 562/481.6947 and be part of this very special project this Christmas! 

Monthly Quilters

Meet on Monday, October 10th at 10am in the Round Room #4. All are welcome! 

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for cooks, servers and hosts to participate in our Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. Stop by the screen on the patio on Sunday morning for our needs. Thank you in advance for your helping hands and generosity in making this event a blessing to all those who attend. Email Carol Jaeger, Director of Senior Ministries, at carol@gspc.org with questions.  

Last Weekend


Miss gathering last weekend? Here's Curtis' message on Acts 3.1-10, "Eyes to See"

Month-End Financial Update


Budget      $874,187
Giving         845,726
                   $28,461

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DeLeon Abell,
Director of Classic Worship
dee@gspc.org, x113

Ellie Brandyberry,
Administrative Assistant
ellie@gspc.org, x200

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
bonnielee23@twc.com

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

Peggy Duquesnel Malbon,
Pianist
peggymusic@aol.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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