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Celebrate God's Call!
Join us in worship on Sunday, November 17th at 2pm at the Presbytery's installation of Pastor Bryan Wenger as Associate Pastor of Good Shepherd!
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Join the Team!
Are you passionate about "inviting everyone into life in God's family"? Would you prayerfully consider nominating yourself or another Covenant Partner to serve as an Elder or Deacon for the class of 2022? Fill out a nomination form found in the church pews and place it in the box on the narthex table or bring it to the church office! All nominations are confidential! Contact Elder Marie Crenshaw, Nominating Committee Chair, at 714/321.5362 with questions.
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Ugly Sweater Ice Skating
Bring the entire family on Thursday, December 5th from 6-8pm as we gather at Lakewood Ice for an evening of ice skating. Wear an ugly sweater and enter the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest! Can't skate? Come and watch!!
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Hope for the Holidays Service
Our annual worship service - for those grieving the loss of a loved one - will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 4pm in the Sanctuary. This is a special time of honoring and remembering.
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Deck the Halls
Attention all elves! Mark your calendars as we get into the Christmas spirit and decorate our church on Saturday, November 30th from 9:30-12:30pm. Lunch is included. Everyone is welcome to come help as we work together to spread the Christmas cheer. Please RSVP at the table on the patio today.
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Middle School and High School Students
Join us for a time to play and hang out at Downtown Disney on November 22nd, 6-10pm! Meet at the church at 6pm, carpool to Downtown Disney for photo scavenger hunt, and eat beignets at the Jazz Kitchen. RSVP (free) to Josh Higgins, Director of Youth Ministry, at josh@gspc.org.
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Middle School/High School@theDEN
Wednesdays, 5:45pm: 5:45-6:30pm Family Dinner ($5 per person, $10 max per family); 6:30-8pm Worship, Middle and High School gatherings.
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Sunday School Gift Exchange
Kids, if you are attending Sunday School on November 24th, please bring a new (less than $10) book to share with a friend! We are going to do a Book Exchange along with our lesson on Giving and Thanks! Contact Janae Barker, Director of Children's Ministries, at janae@gspc.org with questions.
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Winter Camp 2020 3rd-5th Grades
Join us January 17th-19th as we head up to Forest Home for a weekend away. Register before December 1st for an "early bird" price. Spots are limited!
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Good Shepherd Kids
Family dinner 5:45-6:30pm ($5 per person $10 family)
Family worship & icebreakers 6:30-6:45pm
GSK/Life groups 6:45-8pm.
Dinner! Singing! Fun! Games! Friends! Snacks! More Fun!! Join your friends for a great season of learning more about The Heart of God. Grades 1-5, structured lesson, toddler/kinder childcare. Program runs September-May.
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Evangelism Team Invitation
The E (Evangelism) Team invites you to join their monthly meeting and participate in a group discussion about "Suffering in the World and Where Evil Came From" on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30pm in the Patio Room. We will look at the topic from the perspective of speaking with unchurched people.
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Your Change Will Make a Change
Next Sunday, November 24th, bring your change to church! Helps support Worldwide Missions.
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A Festival of Carols
Chancel Choir and Orchestra present "A Festival of Carols" on Saturday, December 14th at 3pm. Childcare provided.
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Surviving the Holidays
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays knowing that everything has changed because your loved one has passed away? Good Shepherd and St. Isidore Historical Plaza are joining to present this seminar on Wednesday, November 20th, 10-12pm, in the all-purpose room at St. Isidore's, 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos. Contact Diana Klimek, facilitator, at 562/592.9506 or Marilyn Poe at 562/596.9918 for information. The event is also on GriefShare.org.
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CPR Classes
Class will be offered on November 18th at 6:30pm. Each class is limited to 12 students and is about three hours long. Cost is $15 for supplies. All children ministry workers are urged to attend. A card will be provided by the American Heart Association. Contact Beth Piburn at bpiburn@verizon.net or 562/598.5136 to sign up.
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Open Table
Please note: Open Table will not be serving on Tuesday, November 26th, December 24th, or December 31st.
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Christmas Luncheon
"Whispers of Christmas" will be the theme for the annual Women's Christmas Luncheon on Saturday, December 7th at 11:30am in Zirbel Hall. Please sign up at the Women's Ministry table on the patio to be a table hostess or to purchase tickets ($20 each).
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Ruth Circle
Meets on Wednesday, November 20th at 10am in the Round Room #4. Please call Valerie Matson at 714/894.6962 or Marge Fleming at 562/596.7673 with questions.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
The Annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 24th at 5pm, followed by a musical program - "Too Marvelous For Words" - with Dewey Erney and Gerry Schraeder. Make your reservations at the Senior Ministry table on the patio.
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Day Trip
Join us on Thursday, December 5th, 8:30-5:30pm for Christmas at the Reagan Library! Information available at the Senior Ministry table on the patio. Cost: $55. Sign up today!
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Advent Candle Lighting
Are you interested in leading us through the lighting of our Advent Candles this holiday season? If so, please email Janae Barker at janae@gspc.org or sign up today with Janae at the table on the patio!
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Request for Photos
If you will be attending Hope for the Holidays, our yearly service to remember those who have passed away, and would like a photo of your loved one to be included in the "In Memoriam" presentation, please scan a favorite photo with your full name and email to mary@gspc.org or drop it off at the church office by Friday, November 22nd. The photos will be shown on the screens during the service on Thursday, December 5th at 4pm.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteers
We are looking for a few great cooks for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner, from turkeys to pies, rolls to stuffing, servers and hostesses. Please stop by the table on the patio to see what is needed.
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Quilters
Meets on Monday, November 18th at 7pm in the Round Room #4. All are welcome!
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Marti's Closet for the Homeless
Cold weather is coming!! We are in need of men's and women's jackets, coats, sweaters, shoes, and Levi's! Bring your donations next Sunday, November 24th. Contact Marti Johnson at 562/596.8981 with questions.
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