This Week at Good Shepherd

Be the Church Weekend!

November 14-16

Remember last Spring when we shocked everyone by canceling our Sunday worship services and worshiped God by caring for the people in our community? That was such a great experience and a powerful witness to the people of the Southbay that we have decided to designate four weekends a year as "Be the Church Weekend" at Good Shepherd. We are not going to cancel our regular worship services, but we are going to challenge every member of Good Shepherd to show God's love to our community by participating in an OUT event (remember the Triangle: UP-IN-OUT?) of some kind that blesses others.

Each Growth Group is organizing an OUT event for sometime that weekend (or the week before) and you are invited to be part of it. Watch the Sunday program for a list of projects you can participate in or e-mail the church office for more information. Don't miss this opportunity to BE THE CHURCH!

Maya Works Sale

November 16th

It has been 2 years since the last Maya Works sale. We are excited to once again offer for sale handcrafted work from Guatemalan artists. These are all "Fair Traded" items and the workers depend on their sales for their livelihood. Come and do your Christmas shopping with beautiful crafts and great prices!! Please look for us between services in the Community Life Center.

Men's Gathering Breakfast

Tuesday, Nov. 18

6:45 - 8:00am

This Fall's Men's Gathering Breakfast will be held at the Doubletree Inn in Torrance. The speaker will be Michael Franzese, an ex-member of the Columbo Crime Family. Contact Michael De La Rocha, 540-6521 or Marshall Saville, 371-7226 for more information.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Wednesday, November 26th, 7:00 PM

Begin your holiday celebration right by giving thanks to the One who is the source of every blessing in your life. This uplifting service will include great music from our band and choirs, a moving time of Communion, and an offering of our thanks to God. Bring canned goods for a special offering to those who are in need.

Thanksgiving Feast

Sunday, November 23rd

Autumn leaves, roasting turkey, homemade pies, Thanksgiving with friends and family? Sounds great doesn't it? Plans are well under way to have a Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd family and friends Thanksgiving dinner on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 23, right here in our Community Life Center.

We will be gathering together not just for a yummy meal, but to give thanks to our God who has placed us all in the same church as we are God's servants serving one another.

So now is the time to plan on who you would like to invite to this really wonderful event, and what part you might enjoy doing. If you have any questions, please call Deanna Yu, 377-5384.

ADVENT FESTIVAL

Sunday, November 30th

5:00-6:30pm

Mark your calendars now and plan to take part in our annual Advent Festival. We will gather for food and fellowship. Then we will make Advent wreaths for our homes. It's a wonderful way to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Christ Child. Watch for sign-ups on the patio between services in November.

                           Celebrate Recovery

Fridays, 7:00pm (dinner at 6:15pm)

Join us on Friday nights as we gather for support and to share life together. For anyone dealing with hurts, habits, or hang-ups. Women's Step Study, Thursdays, 6:30pm in the Center for Discipleship. Contact Janis Smith (543-1187) or Jim Murrell (717-0775) with questions.  Come check it out !

Mary's Angels

Knit & Crochet Ministry

1st Thursday of the Month, 7:00-8:00pm

In memory of Mary Geiser, a new ministry is beginning here at Good Shepherd. Mary was an avid crocheter and her creations have been sent all over the world to those in need. In keeping with her spirit, Melinda Heinemann and Joyce Huebner are spearheading a knit and crochet ministry here. They have plenty of yarn to get anyone started. No experience necessary. Contact them for more information.