Do you like to read? If so, consider joining the Women’s Book Study which meets every Wednesday at noon. We are currently meeting via Zoom. Once in person gatherings resume, we will meet in the library. In February we will start our next book, Apples Never Fall, which would be a…
Do you like to read? If so, consider joining the Women’s Book Study which meets every Wednesday at noon. We are currently meeting via Zoom. Once in person gatherings resume, we will meet in the library.
In February we will start our next book, Apples Never Fall, which would be a good time to join in our lively conversation.
For further information contact Leslie Kenan at leskenan@gmail.com .
On behalf of the Appointed Cabinet and Senior Leadership of the annual conference, I am writing to express our deep concern about the surge of COVID-19 and Omicron cases that we are witnessing. The National Geographic has put this in stark terms: “Year three of the pandemic began w…
On behalf of the Appointed Cabinet and Senior Leadership of the annual conference, I am writing to express our deep concern about the surge of COVID-19 and Omicron cases that we are witnessing. The National Geographic has put this in stark terms:
“Year three of the pandemic began with COVID-19 cases soaring to an average of 610,000 per day for the past week. That’s more than twice the daily average for the 2021 winter surge. Compared to two weeks ago, hospitalizations are up 65 percent, while deaths, which typically lag hospitalizations by about two weeks, are up 2 percent.” (National Geographic, Science Edition, January 7, 2022)
As an annual conference, we have always followed the latest recommendations from the State, County, and City. We have worked hard with our local churches to reopen with major safety guidelines, and we continue to stress how important it is to follow these guidelines. We are not making a blanket ruling that all local churches need to stop their in-person worships and gatherings but allow the appointed clergy and Administrative Council to make that decision. We trust in your leadership explicitly, and you know your context far better than we do. We also stand by your leadership, and if you have to make a hard decision, we will support that decision unconditionally.
The COVID-19 virus mutates to survive, and the Omicron variant is an excellent example of this survival strategy. As your annual conference leadership, we care deeply for every one of you. For this reason, we ask that you get vaccinated to ensure your safety. The vast majority of deaths from COVID-19 are happening to the unvaccinated. The science behind this vaccine is proven. Personally, I have been triple vaccinated (two original Moderna vaccines and the booster). This is not about political correctness – this is about saving lives.
I continue to pray each day for our clergy and laity, as well as for the general public as we deal with our COVID-19 crisis. With faith in God, we will see our way through this. In the words of Joshua:
I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9
Be the Hope,
Bishop Grant J. Hagiya
Los Angeles Area Resident Bishop
*Full Article available on CalPacUmc.org website
Third Sunday After the Epiphany Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6 and Luke 4:14-21 Sermon: “Go And Proclaim!” Pastor Eva Thai-Erwin, Preaching Prelude: “Prelude on ‘Evan’” arr. Young Postlude: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. Jordan, Stephen Cook, Director of Music on Organ…
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6 and Luke 4:14-21
Sermon: “Go And Proclaim!”
Pastor Eva Thai-Erwin, Preaching
Prelude: “Prelude on ‘Evan’” arr. Young
Postlude: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. Jordan, Stephen Cook, Director of Music on Organ
Introit: “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made” arr. Mark Hayes
Special Music and Anthem: "A Jubilant Song" by Allen Pote;
Israel Segura, solo; “People Need the Lord” by
Phill McHugh and Greg Nelson
Congregational Hymns from the United Methodist Hymnal:
"Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service #581", "Lord, You Have Come to the
Lakeshore (vs. 1,3-4) #344, "Go, Make of All Disciples #571"
Everyone can sign up for altar flowers by calling the church office, 626-447-2181, to give flowers “in honor of” or “in memory of” loved ones (or in celebration of an anniversary, birthday, special event or accomplishment). The church office will place your order with ZuZu’s Petals…
Everyone can sign up for altar flowers by calling the church office, 626-447-2181, to give flowers “in honor of” or “in memory of” loved ones (or in celebration of an anniversary, birthday, special event or accomplishment).
The church office will place your order with ZuZu’s Petals of Arcadia and have your personalized message announced in church by Pastor Eva on the appropriate Sunday as well as in the Sunday bulletin and the following week’s newsletter.
Following the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service that Sunday, you may take your flowers home with you or let us know and we will have them in the church office on Monday morning after 9:00 a.m.
The cost of the flowers is $50 (payable to “Church of the Good Shepherd”). Please mail a check to the church and write “Altar Flowers” on the memo line. Or you may pay for flowers online through the church website.
Thank you for helping to beautify our worship services.
Sunday School for preschoolers and elementary grade kids is again meeting by Zoom Sunday mornings, 9:15-9:45. Please contact Heather Reynolds at (khreynolds89@earthlink.net or 626-272-6629) for the zoom info and other information. We will also make a recording of our class av…
Sunday School for preschoolers and elementary grade kids is again meeting by Zoom Sunday mornings, 9:15-9:45.
Please contact Heather Reynolds at (khreynolds89@earthlink.net or 626-272-6629) for the zoom info and other information.
We will also make a recording of our class available securely for kids who can't join at the regular time.
In January 2022, Sunday worship services will be online only. We will not have in-person worship services or meetings for the month of January. This is due to the unfortunate surge of the Omicron Covid 19 variant and hearing concerns from church members. So, after co…
In January 2022, Sunday
worship services will be online only.
We will not have in-person worship services or meetings for the month of January.
This is due to the unfortunate surge of the Omicron Covid 19 variant and hearing concerns from church members. So, after consultation with our parish nurses, a nurse practitioner, some worship team leaders, and discernment in prayer, we believe it is best to keep everyone safe this month.
We will continue to offer our wonderful online worship services with music from section readers, the assigned Lay Reader, and the amazing AV team.
Please join us online for worship this month!
Together in Christ’s Service,
Pastor Eva
For the past 30 years, CGS youth have been participating in the Sierra Service Project (SSP). In summer of 2022, we are planning to provide in-person service in the San Diego, California area. We will be focusing on Imperial Beach and the border region between Tijuana and San Diego…
For the past 30 years, CGS youth have been participating in the Sierra Service Project (SSP).
In summer of 2022, we are planning to provide in-person service in the San Diego, California area. We will be focusing on Imperial Beach and the border region between Tijuana and San Diego. Our plan will be to do outside home restoration and general home repairs.
The Youth will be selling SSP Stock after church in the courtyard, where you can purchase a share and "invest" in our youth.
Come to the table on the following Sundays after church for more information:
Jan. 30, 2022
Feb. 27, 2022
March 27, 2022
April 24, 2022
May 15, 2022
Sunday Services Return to On-Line Only during the month of January, 2022 Services can be viewed at either of these two sites: Facebook/CGSUM and to www.CGSUM.ORG We hope you will all continue to view our services and look forward to welcome you in February, when we ho…
Sunday Services Return to On-Line Only during the month of January, 2022
Services can be viewed at either of these two sites:
Facebook/CGSUM and to www.CGSUM.ORG
We hope you will all continue to view our services and look forward to welcome you in February, when we hope conditions will be conducive to gathering in person once again.
We are starting a new Adult Fellowship Group! It will be centered around those who have young adult children, or are possibly assisting elderly parents (do they call us the “sandwich” generation?), but of course, all are welcome! It’s a wonderful opportunity to get re-acq…
We are starting a new Adult Fellowship Group!
It will be centered around those who have young adult children, or are possibly assisting elderly parents (do they call us the “sandwich” generation?), but of course, all are welcome!
It’s a wonderful opportunity to get re-acquainted with old friends and a great chance to make some new ones.
Since the Church is not holding in-person gatherings in January 2022, please check back later for information regarding our next meeting.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sharon Van Kirk at dvankirk@verizon.net.
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…
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.