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Congregational Meeting

The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, December 2nd at 10am in the Sanctuary to vote on nominees to serve as Elders and Deacons beginning 2019: 
Elders:       Stewardship, Deann Lent
                   Evangelism, Dudley Stone
                   Facilities, Kent Ramseyer
                   Local Missions, Betty Schmicker-Black
Deacons:   Benevolence, Christie Parker
                   Memorial Receptions, Carole Steiner
                   Visitation, Cassie Bronzan
                   Prayer, Kathy Ambruso
                      

Know a Grieving Person?

"Hope for the Holidays" - our annual worship service for those grieving the loss of a loved one - will be held in the Sanctuary on Thursday, December 6th, at 4pm. This is a special time of honoring and remembering.        

A Festival of Carols

Chancel Choir and Orchestra present "A Festival of Carols" on Saturday, December 8th at 3pm. Doors open at 2:30pm with entertainment and refreshments before the concert. Childcare provided.         

Christmas Eve Gatherings

Monday, December 24th
      Family Gathering - 4pm
      Candlelight Gathering - 7pm
      (childcare available)         

This Sunday at Good Shepherd

This Sunday at 9 & 10:45am we continue in our series engaging Luke 1. Here's the
study guide.

Children

Good Shepherd Kids Christmas Party

All Pre-K through 5th grades are invited to join us on Wednesday, December 12th, 6:30-8pm in Zirbel Hall. Email Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, at michelle@gspc.org.

Christmas Eve Children's Play!

We are having our annual Children's Christmas Eve play at the 4pm Christmas Eve Family Service. There are no speaking parts, we will be acting out the nativity. If your child would like to be in the play, please sign up at the table on the patio. Email Michelle Heath, Director of Children's Ministry, at michelle@gspc.org with questions. 

Youth

High School / Middle School Programs

High School - Weekly programs on Sundays, 6-8pm. Room 3. Good conversation and good community for freshman through seniors!
Middle School - Weekly programs on Wednesdays, dinner at 5:45, program 6-8pm. (can bring dinner into the DEN). Worship, Bible Study, and Wacky Fun!

Adults

Advent Devotions

Be sure to pick up a copy of this year's devotional - "The Father's Love" - on the table in the Narthex. We pray that as you prepare your hearts and homes this Advent Season, you will experience His grace, His presence, and His love.      

Open Table

Please Note: Open Table will not be served on Christmas Day, December 25th or New Year's Day, January 1st, 2019.     

Precept Bible Study

The next Bible class starts December 19th studying Ezekiel led by Talbot Jaeger. Class is held each Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:15pm in the Choir Room continuing until April, 2019. Cost of the workbook for Ezekiel, Part 1 of 2 is $25. Precept studies involve homework. Contact Jack Knutzen at 562/596.3603 before December 12th to sign up and purchase the workbook.         

Special Event

Renee Bondi, speaker and recording artist, will be at GSPC on Sunday, January 27th at 2:30pm. Consider bringing anyone who needs an extra dose of encouragement. Tickets are $10. All proceeds go to the Garden of Hope Orphanage in Haiti.       

Women

GSPC Literary Women

Literary Women changed the date/time of their meeting to the 3rd Saturday in December. Next meeting is Saturday, December 15th at 10am in the Fireside Room.      

Senior Adults

Single Senior Game Night 

Decembers' Single Senior Game Night will be a Christmas party! We will have a few Christmas games and play Bingo for prizes. If you would like to bring a White Elephant gift to contribute to the fun, try to keep the value below $5.00. Not necessary to bring something to attend. We look forward to seeing you on the 7th of December at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room.   

Senior Adult - Friday Night Gospel 

Join us for an evening of singing Christmas songs on Friday, December 21st from 6:30-8pm in the Fireside Room. Acoustic instruments are welcome. If you have bells, bring them along as well!!   

Senior Adult Ministries Day Trip

Join us on Sunday, December 9th, 12:30-5:30pm, for the "Magic of Christmas" at the La Mirada Performing Arts Theater. The Magic of Christmas is creatively produced, choreographed, and features state of the art costumes and festive scene changes. Cost: $69 per person. Sign up at the Senior Adult Ministry table on the patio.   

Serve in Love

Operation Christmas Child

Thanks to your generosity Operation Christmas Child project collected 216 wonderful Christmas shoeboxes for children in other countries. In addition, they will have an opportunity to participate in a Bible study provided by the Samaritan's Purse Ministry. We hope you will continue to pray for that child who will receive your shoebox during this Christmas time of sharing with family and friends. 

Giving Envelopes  

Stop by the table in the Narthex to pick up your giving envelopes for 2019. 

Donations for Marti's Closet  

Please note: clothing will not be collected in December, January or February. Contact Marti Johnson at 562/596.8981 with questions.   

Flower Calendar  

If you would like to provide flowers in the Sanctuary for worship in 2019, please stop by or call the church office to sign up. 

Last Sunday

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Financial Update

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Giving      $1,021,143
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