Updated September 7, 2010   •    Facility Request Form

Sermon Study Guides for Pastor Jim's sermons are available at the Small Group table Sundays on the patio and also on the Sermon Archives Page.

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Youth News Beginning Sept. 8th RUSH (6-8th grades) will meet in the Youth Room.


Monthly Quilters will not be meeting on Wed., Sept. 8th. Next scheduled Monday evening meeting is on Sept. 20th.


Sarah Circle will meet on Thursday, Sept. 9th, at 7:00 pm in the church library.

GSPC Literary Women will meet Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9:30 am in the Fireside Room. Topic: “Sharing Good Reads.” Looking ahead to October 9, local author, Lillian Hellmann, will speak about her experiences during the Holocaust. Guests welcome. Questions, please call Marge Fleming.



Senior Adult Luncheon Wed., Sept. 15th-12:00 noon, Zirbel Hall. Cost: $5.00. Curtis Bronzan will be sharing about “Who He Is”, his faith walk, and much more. Come join us! Sign up at the Senior Adult table on the patio.

Financial Peace University (FPU) coming to GSPC this Fall on Wed. nights at 6:30 pm beginning on 9/15. Dave Ramsey’s life-changing program teaches us to achieve our financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. We will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for our money and change our family tree forever. Registration and course materials, $100 per family.

Life Line Screening is scheduled for Sept. 16th in Zirbel Hall. Informational fliers are available at the church each Sunday.

LADIES, it’s time to study the Revelation of Jesus Christ! CBS is a Bible study for women of any age, any depth of knowledge, any denomination or someone who is seeking to understand the Bible. Study begins here at GSPC on Sept. 17, 9:00-11:00 am. This is an in-depth Bible study with study questions, small group discussions, a lecture & take-home commentary. There is a pre-school and ele- mentary age program for children. However, all children and babies must be pre-registered. For information, call Sherrill Razor.

Scrabble Fundraiser Calling all Scrabble players! For the last two years GSPC has had the winning team at the Scrabble Fundraiser at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Can our reign continue? The Fundraiser will be held on Friday, Sept. 17th from 6:00-9:30pm. The evening benefits Rising Tide after school program. Sign up at the Local Missions table. Free babysitting! For more information, contact Sue Brown.

$5000 Challenge Issued to GSPC - Covenant Presbyterian Church has a program called Rising Tide which provides activities like tutoring, sports, music lessons, and cooking classes which engage students who need a safe place to go after school. A member of Good Shepherd, who has observed the life-changing impact of this program, will match any contributions from GSPC up to a total of $5000 during the month of September. Stop by the Local Missions table or contact Sue Brown.

Chancel Choir If you love to sing, you are invited to join us on Thursdays, 7:00 pm for our weekly choir practice. No audition is required. Questions, please call Dee Abell at 562/493-2553 ext. 113.

Ship Has Critical Needs Men’s khakis or Dockers (any size), white collared shirts (any size), and shaving supplies. Phone cards are also needed. Please contact Judy Fouts or Pete Murphy if you have any questions.

Prayer Meeting for Persecuted Christians has the next scheduled meeting on Mon, Oct. 4th. Pick up prayer materials from Open Doors ministry at the Kiosk.

Mommy & Me On break, resumes Oct. 6th. Questions, please call Paula Skaugstad or Carol Jaeger.

Galaxy Game Day Sunday, Oct. 24th for middle school and high school students. Together we will be joining in fellowship as we eat lunch, tailgate, play stadium games, walk on the field prior to the game, and watch a great game against FC Dallas ($20 per ticket + $ for lunch and snacks). Limited tickets, sign up with Werner.

Prayer Partners Letters were sent to those in our GSPC family who our Prayer Partners will be praying for in September. Please indicate your confidential requests on the back of the letter and place it in the Prayer Box in the Narthex or Email your confidential requests.

Awaken Our Hearts! Birth Choice Volunteer Training Opportunity. Birth Choice Health Clinics minister to young women/men facing unplanned pregnancies, many of whom are contemplating abortion. Please see announcement and information in the Sept./Oct. issue of the Shepherd’s Voice Newsletter.

Single Moms - we are beginning a Small Group for you on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm while the kids are in Flipt. We will meet together to build relationships with each other, study together, and pray together. Please contact JoAnn Wall for the details.

Prayer for the Fulani It is now the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims throughout the world are fasting and saying extra prayers in hopes of getting right with God. Pray especially for Fulani here in the United States, that they would experience the grace of God in Jesus. Pray that American Christians would be powerful personal examples of love and grace to them.

The GSPC Men’s Group meets for breakfast at Cocos Restaurant on Valley View Blvd. every Thursday morning at 6:30am. All men are invited. Get directions from Google Maps or contact Mark Malbon for further details.


PrayAt9.com Sometimes we just need a reminder to spend time with God. The heart can be in the right place, but the mind can be elsewhere. PrayAt9.com is an email ministry that sends a daily reminder to pray. We know that it helps to have a reminder to pause from the busy day to talk to God. PrayAt9.com

We Have Wheelchairs, commodes and shower seats available. If you have a need, please call Marie at ext. 105.

Equipment Exchange If you have unused equipment that we pass on to someone in need, please contact Marie Crenshaw at x105 or by E-Mail. We need small wheelchairs and shower chairs, and we will pick up if needed.

Prayer Chain Ministry If you desire prayer, please fill out a prayer card (in the sanctuary) or call 562-493-2553 x 1. All requests are confidential.

Home Communion is the first Sunday of each month. If you cannot attend worship and would like home communion, contact Tom Barnes or contact Marie Crenshaw at x105 or by E-Mail.

Please Pray for all of those currently serving and those who have served in the military, their families, our veterans and their families.

Sermon Archives are available on-line NOW! Just click HERE.