Fall Festival Sunday 18th Sunday after Pentecost Prelude:“Sonata K. 287 I. Andante” by Giuseppe Scarlatti Scripture Lesson: Psalm 23 and Matthew 22: 34-40 Sermon: “The Why of Discipleship” Sermon: “The Why of Disciples…
Fall Festival Sunday
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude:“Sonata K. 287 I. Andante” by Giuseppe Scarlatti
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 23 and Matthew 22: 34-40 Sermon: “The Why of Discipleship”
Sermon: “The Why of Discipleship”
Music: Chancel Choir will sing
“Seeking, Trusting, Lord I Come to You” by Don G. Fontana; “Lord, Here Am I” by John Ness Beck
Postlude: “Postlude on “Wake, Awake!” arr. Martin
Rev. Eva Thai-Erwin ~ Senior Pastor
Dr. Stephen Cook ~ Director of Music, Organist
Kirk Averitt ~ Director, Chancel Choir
Carolyn Noonchester ~ Director, Bell Choirs
Diane Lucas ~ Director, Children's Choir
Janice Clark ~ Director, Youth Choir, Children's Choir Accompanist
Franklyn Shen ~ Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Youth Choir Accompanist
ENJOY FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES BEGINS WITH WORSHIP AT 10:00AM FOLLOWED BY FOOD AND FUN! TACOS – SHAVE ICE – REFRESHMENTS DJ – GAMES – JUMP HOUSE – DUNK TANK CHALK ART – GOODIE BAGS AND MORE! CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHER…
ENJOY FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
BEGINS WITH WORSHIP AT 10:00AM
FOLLOWED BY FOOD AND FUN!
TACOS - SHAVE ICE - REFRESHMENTS DJ - GAMES - JUMP HOUSE - DUNK TANK
CHALK ART - GOODIE BAGS AND MORE!
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
400 W. DUARTE ROAD
ARCADIA, CA. 91007
(626) 447-2181 / www.cgsum.org
Join Us September 29th after Worship! Long time members, new members, and visitors are all invited to learn about our wonderful church ministries! We will also have: lunch and refreshments, ministry tables, prize baskets, children’s…
Join Us September 29th after Worship!
Long time members, new members, and visitors are all invited to learn about our wonderful church ministries! We will also have: lunch and refreshments, ministry tables, prize baskets, children’s activities Cupcake Walk, and bands performing from the Neighborhood Music School and Store in Arcadia!
Our next book is the bestseller, James. Join us on August 28 at 11:30!
Our next book is the bestseller, James. Join us on August 28 at 11:30!
The Advanced Conversational English Class has ended for the summer. This class will resume on Friday, September 6th. Look for more details later. The Beginning and Intermediate English classes will continue through the summer. For more info…
The Advanced Conversational English Class has ended for the summer. This class will resume on Friday, September 6th. Look for more details later.
The Beginning and Intermediate English classes will continue through the summer.
For more information about the Beginning and Intermediate classes, contact: Rowena Zeng (rowenazeng@gmail.com). For more information about the Advanced class: contact Sandra Jelinek (sjelin2aol.com).
The Sierra Service Project is hosting a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! Get a treat to eat and at the same time, support SSP’s work to help build faith and strengthen communities through service to others! When you purchase a digital certif…
The Sierra Service Project is hosting a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! Get a treat to eat and at the same time, support SSP’s work to help build faith and strengthen communities through service to others! When you purchase a digital certificate for a dozen original glazed donuts for $14 ($4 off the in-store price), half of your order goes directly to support SSP’s youth- powered programs! These certificates are redeemable in-person at any Krispy Kreme location nationwide!
Digital Certificates can be purchased at:
Adult Sunday School Class meets every Sunday at 9:00am-9:45am in the Church Library. All are welcome! Carolyn Iga and Don Thorsen will co-teach the class. Many Christians find large portions of the Old Testament to be enigmatic or u…
Adult Sunday School Class meets every Sunday at 9:00am-9:45am in the Church Library. All are welcome! Carolyn Iga and Don Thorsen will co-teach the class.
Many Christians find large portions of the Old Testament to be enigmatic or unapproachable when trying to read through or study the bible. Some see it to be archaic, dispensational, repetitious, and irrelevant. In this 8-week 2-part class from July 14 - Sept 8 we will use "The Bible Project" video resources to inform our discussions on how we can approach the Hebrew Scriptures with more understanding. The class is modular so each lesson is self-contained.
By the end of this class, we hope to find inspiration to read new parts of the Old Testament with greater understanding.
This discussion style class will be led by Carolyn Iga and Kim Reynolds. Please show up in the church library every Sunday by 9am to participate and please email carolyniga@gmail.com here for access to the syllabus and resources
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. We invite you to meet with us in fellowship and prayer as well as in studying Scripture. For information about the class, contact Carolyn (carolyniga@gmail.com) or Don (donthorsen@alumni.stanford.edu)
Give flowers “in honor of” or “in memory of” loved ones or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, accomplishment or special event. The cost of the flowers is $65. 2024 Altar Flowers – The new cost for flowers beginning in 2024 is…
Give flowers “in honor of” or “in memory of” loved ones or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, accomplishment or
special event. The cost of the flowers is $65.
2024 Altar Flowers – The new cost for flowers beginning in 2024 is $65. Payment is via check, cash or online. Checks should be made out to Church of the Good Shepherd, with
“Flowers” in the memo line. To place your request, please contact Suzanne Wright in the church office by phone, or email: swright@cgsum.org. Orders go to florist on Wednesdays.
1. Call the church office, 626-447-2181, and write a check payable to “Church of the Good Shepherd” with “Altar Flowers” in the memo line.
2. Use our church website to reserve flowers. You can pay online using our giving page HERE
The church office will place your order with ZuZu’s Petals of Arcadia. Your personalized message will be announced in church by Pastor Eva on the appropriate Sunday. The message will also be included in the Sunday bulletin and the next week’s newsletter.
After the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service that Sunday, you may
take your flowers home with you. If you are unable to pick them, call the office and we will have them in the church office on Monday morning after 9:00 a.m.
Thank you for helping to beautify our worship center!
Children’s Choir Children currently in elementary school are invited to “make a joyful noise to the Lord.” We meet Sundays in the Music Room (directly behind the Narthex at back of the sanctuary) after Sunday School from approximately 11:15…
Children's Choir
Children currently in elementary school are invited to "make a joyful noise to the Lord." We meet Sundays in the Music Room (directly behind the Narthex at back of the sanctuary) after Sunday School from approximately 11:15 to 11:45am. For information contact Diane Lucas, Children's Choir Director (dlucasarc@gmail.com)
Youth Choir
All current 6th to 12th graders are invited to join Youth Choir and Youth Group. Youth Choir rehearses from 12:30pm - 2:30pm in the Music Room. For more information about Youth Choir please contact Janice Clark (Youth Choir Director) at janiceclark@ausd.net
Bell Choirs
Adult Bells will start on September 13 and rehearses on Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary at 6:30pm. Youth Bells will start on Sunday, September 10 after the service. No ringing experience is required, just bring an attitude of fun and your sense of humor! Please see Carolyn Noonchester at Church or email her at cgsbells@gmail.com.
Chancel Choir
Open to all Adults Rehearses Sundays before Worship at 8:30am in the Music Room Kirk Averitt, Director averittjk@gmail.com
All current 6th to 12th graders are invited to join Youth Choir and Youth Group. Youth Choir rehearses from 12:30pm – 2:30pm in the Music Room. No singing or dancing experience is required! Youth Group takes place in the loung…
All current 6th to 12th graders are invited to join
Youth Choir and Youth Group.
Youth Choir rehearses from 12:30pm - 2:30pm in the Music Room. No singing or dancing experience is required!
Youth Group takes place in the lounge inside Jordan Hall starting at 9:45am. For more information about Youth Choir or Youth Group, please contact Janice Clark (Youth Choir Director) at janiceclark@ausd.net or Franklyn Shen (Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries) at fnjshen@sbcglobal.net.
With summer months upon us, the walking group will start at 9am on Tuesday, with the exception if it’s hot we will be in Jordan Hall. This way we all can stay consistent in moving even when the weather is not working with us. Keep on moving…
With summer months upon us, the walking group will start at 9am on Tuesday, with the exception if it's hot we will be in Jordan Hall. This way we all can stay consistent in moving even when the weather is not working with us. Keep on moving!
We walk around the church grounds and adjacent neighborhoods. The first Tuesday of the month, we meet at the Arboretum in Arcadia.
For more information, contact the church office at (626) 447-2181.
Sunday School for preschoolers and elementary grade children will meet in Jordan Hall following the Children’s Time in the Sanctuary. Also, Nursery care is available on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All are welcome – p…
Sunday School for preschoolers and elementary grade children will meet in Jordan Hall following the Children's Time in the Sanctuary.
Also, Nursery care is available on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
All are welcome - please join us!
Our United Methodist Women’s Crafts Group meet Wednesdays at 1:15-3:00 p.m., in the Church Library. All women are invited and all types of crafts are welcome with the proceeds from items made then sold at UMW Boutiques going toward m…
Our United Methodist Women’s Crafts Group meet Wednesdays at 1:15-3:00 p.m., in the Church Library.
All women are invited and all types of crafts are welcome with the proceeds from items made then sold at UMW Boutiques going toward mission projects.
Bring your own projects to work on or come on Wednesday night and see if there is something you’d like to help create. Sometimes there are group projects to work on, but most of the time everyone works on their own favorite craft.
We also encourage crafters to participate in the boutique sales with crafts they have made at home during the year.
The Church of the Good Shepherd has a dedicated group of people who pray for members and their friends when a request comes into the church office. If you have a need for prayer for yourself, family or friends, please call the chur…
The Church of the Good Shepherd has a dedicated group of people who pray for members and their friends when a request comes into the church office.
If you have a need for prayer for yourself, family or friends, please call the church office (626) 447-2181 or email Linda in the church office at ldoran@cgsum.org . The request will go out to the prayer chain and will also go into the church newsletter the next week, if requested.
Foothill Unity Center is still collecting egg cartons and plastic bags. During this PANDEMIC era we have a different location for dropping them off. Whenever you are in the vicinity of the church, they can be placed in the box locat…
Foothill Unity Center is still collecting egg cartons and plastic bags.
During this PANDEMIC era we have a different location for dropping them off. Whenever you are in the vicinity of the church, they can be placed in the box located near the entrance to the Church office.
Arrangements have been made to transfer the contents
of the box to Fellowship Hall for future delivery to the Center.