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

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This Sunday at 9 & 10:45am we continue our series To the Ends of the Earth, engaging Acts 8.26-40. Here's the sermon-based study guide.

Have You Saved November 6th?

On Sunday, November 6th, 4pm, in Zirbel Hall, Pam Schubert will give a presentation regarding ministry she is involved with in southern Turkey, including information on the current situation in the country. She will also give insight into ministry going on in neighboring Syria and Iraq through the work of several colleagues. Dinner will be FREE at 5:30pm. Contact Phyllis Spielmann at 562/431.1634 with questions.  

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! 

Come See the Video - God's Not Dead 2

It's the story of a high school teacher on trial for her faith. The video will be shown in the Sanctuary at 3pm on Sunday, October 23rd. It runs about 2 1/2 hours. Email Sue Nelson Brown at dr.sue1@verizon.net with questions.   

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

Orange You Glad It's a Party?

Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30pm. Good Shepherd Kids Halloween Party, with games, prizes and lots of fun!        

Halloween Party Helpers!

If you have a heart for kids, please come and help us with our Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30pm. Email Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, at michelle@gspc.org.          

Love Hanging Out With Kids and Having Fun?

Good Shepherd Kids is looking for someone to help with our 1st and 2nd 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.        

Wednesdays 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

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.       

GSPC Literary Women

Welcome author Debra Holland on Saturday, November 12th at 9:30am in the Fireside Room. She will talk about her popular series "Montana Skies." Join us for an interesting discussion!      

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

"Acts" Bible Study

Come be a part of a verse-by-verse Bible study of "Acts" every Thursday, 6:30-8pm, Fireside Room, facilitated by Dan Krehbiel. Email Dan at dkrehbiel09@aol.com with questions.  

"Your Change Will Make a Change" Sunday

Next Sunday, October 30th, bring your change to church! 

Date Night, November 12th, 5-8pm

Come hear a short presentation to help strengthen your family's relationships, and then enjoy some time to yourselves. Your kids will be fed and entertained. And this one is on us! There is no charge for kids care. Please register at gspc.org. Email Ken Melancon, kjmelan@yahoo.com with questions.     

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.

Stephen Ministry

Looking for someone to share a difficult time with you? Stephen Ministry may be for you. A friend, family member or yourself...may benefit from the Christian care-giving of a Stephen Minister. Email Pastor Paul at paul@gspc.org with questions. 

Senior Adults

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

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!

Local Missions Recruiting New Team Members!

If you have a heart for service and an ability to get a job done, Local Missions is seeking organized servants to fill specific roles on their team. Contact Pastor Paul, paul@gspc.org or Elder Betty Schmicker-Black, schmick@csulb.edu for more information.  

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! 

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 Holly Melton's message on Acts 6-7, "Stephen and Forgiveness"

Month-End Financial Update


Budget      $960,303
Giving         893,506
                   $66,797

Budget as of October 31st, giving as of October 13th, 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
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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