17th Sunday After Pentecost Prelude: “Sonate K. 287 I. Andante” by Giuseppe Scarlatti Scripture Lesson: Psalm 105:1, 37-45 and Luke 24:36-49 Sermon:“Comfort Food Connects Us” Pastor Eva is preaching a sermon series on t…
17th Sunday After Pentecost
Prelude: “Sonate K. 287 I. Andante” by Giuseppe Scarlatti
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 105:1, 37-45 and Luke 24:36-49
Sermon:“Comfort Food Connects Us”
Pastor Eva is preaching a sermon series on the important meals in Jesus' ministry and lessons we can learn from these meals and the people he ate with.
Special Music: Provided by, Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Combined Adult and Youth Bells
Postlude: “Postlude on “Wake, Awake!”” arr. Martin
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Stephen Cook, Director of Music, Organist
Kirk Averitt, Director, Chancel Choir
Janice Clark, Director Youth Choir
Carolyn Noonchester, Director, Bell Choirs
Diane Lucas, Director Children's Choir
The September 17th Chancel Flowers were given: in memory of Janet Van Kirk by Doug and Sharon Van Kirk; and in memory of Mark Syverson’s September 3rd birthday by Fran Syverson.
The Rosebud of Love is given to celebrate the birth of Caroline Elizabeth Shore by proud great grandmother, Joyce McGregor.
Invite family, friends, and neighbors to this event that we’re bringing back to CGS! 10:00am Worship in the Sanctuary 11:30:am Food and Fun Activities… Lunch, Ministry Fair, Crafts, Kids Jump House, Free Blood Pressure Screening, G…
Invite family, friends, and neighbors to this event
that we’re bringing back to CGS!
10:00am Worship in the Sanctuary
11:30:am Food and Fun Activities...
Lunch, Ministry Fair, Crafts, Kids Jump House, Free Blood Pressure Screening, Goodie Bags, Music, and much more!
Please contact the church (626) 447-2181 or visit the church
website www.cgsum.org for more info. Special Thanks to the CGS Foundation for their generous Grant that provided funds for this event.
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.
The Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversational English Classes are scheduled to begin on Friday, September 1 from 9:30am-11am. The Beginning and Intermediate class will meet online on Zoom. For information and the Zoom Invitation…
The Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversational English Classes are scheduled to begin on Friday, September 1 from 9:30am-11am. The Beginning and Intermediate class will meet online on Zoom. For information and the Zoom Invitation to this class, please contact the Church Office or Mike and Rowena Johnson.
The Advanced class will be held in person in the Church Library from 9:30am-11am and online on Zoom. For more information and the Zoom invitation to this class, please contact the Church Office or Sandra Jelinek.
Beginning September 20th, the Book Group has voted to read Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin. Join us on Wednesdays! . Join us in the library at noon for lively discussion and fellowship! Please contact Leslie Kenan or the Church…
Beginning September 20th, the Book Group has voted to read Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin. Join us on Wednesdays!
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Join us in the library at noon for lively discussion and fellowship! Please contact Leslie Kenan or the Church Office for more details.
All are invited to the Golden Plate Gala supporting Foothill Unity Center. Please join us at “The Noor” in Pasadena for an evening of glamour and giving as we celebrate our honorees and help change lives together. Help support our biggest f…
All are invited to the Golden Plate Gala supporting Foothill Unity Center. Please join us at “The Noor” in Pasadena for an evening of glamour and giving as we celebrate our honorees and help change lives together. Help support our biggest fundraiser of the year benefiting neighbors in need. Purchase your tickets, consider becoming a sponsor, or make a donation at foothillunitycenter.org.
Learn to parent in an enjoyable manner. Help your child become responsible and respectful. Learn to: Avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments Stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things Set enforceable limits – Avo…
Learn to parent in an enjoyable manner. Help your child become responsible and respectful.
Learn to:
- Avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
- Stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things
- Set enforceable limits - Avoid enabling and begin empowering
- Help your child learn from mistakes rather than repeating them
When: 6 Sunday Afternoon Classes
Sunday October 1, 2023 to November 5, 2023
2:30 – 4:30 PM
Where: Church of the Good Shepherd
400 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA
Cost: $25 per participant (We encourage parenting couples to both attend) Includes workbook for each and Childcare provided for all
Register online Here and pay fee at the CGS Website Here
You may also pay by check at the church office.
Church of the Good Shepherd,
400 West Duarte Rd.,
Arcadia, CA 91007
626-447-2181
Church Leaders & Volunteers are Invited to Ignite 2023! Are you committed to helping our church do everything it can to share God’s love with your community? If you answered YES, then Ignite Leadership Institute (Online Sept. 27-…
Church Leaders & Volunteers are Invited to Ignite 2023!
Are you committed to helping our church do everything it can to share God’s love with your community? If you answered YES, then Ignite Leadership Institute (Online Sept. 27-29) is for you!
Leadership Institute is designed to equip, encourage, and inspire ministry leaders from across the country and around the globe.
You’ll experience: Meaningful worship and Powerful keynote speakers Practical featured sessions/webinars to choose from Time for reflection, networking, team building, and more.
Pastor Eva has registered the church for online participation. You can attend group viewing sessions in the church lounge or watch online from the comfort of your home. Contact Pastor Eva
If you are interested. More details to come!
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.
It has been several years since CGS has had a used book sale. UWIF/Sarah Circle have decided to have a sale this fall in memory of Jackie Olson. Jackie and her family organized and ran successful UMW book sales for several years, wit…
It has been several years since CGS has had a used book sale. UWIF/Sarah Circle have decided to have a sale this fall in memory of Jackie Olson. Jackie and her family organized and ran successful UMW book sales for several years, with the proceeds going to missions.
So, clear out your bookshelves of those gently used hardback and paperback books and donate them to our book sale. Both fiction and non-fiction books for all ages are welcome. Drop your books by the church office and we will store them for the event.
The Used Book Sale is scheduled for Sunday, October 1st and Sunday, October 8th after church in Jordan Hall.
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 $53. You have 2 options to sign up for flowers: 1. Call the churc…
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 $53.
You have 2 options to sign up for flowers:
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!
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!
Sarah Circle – Month of April, 2023 For the month of April, Sarah Circle will meet in Jordan Hall on Thursday, April 13th, at the usual time of 7 PM. (April 6th is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week.) Our program is “Paint Night and Marti…
Sarah Circle - Month of April, 2023
For the month of April, Sarah Circle will meet in Jordan Hall on Thursday, April 13th, at the usual time of 7 PM. (April 6th is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week.) Our program is “Paint Night and Martinellis”, with Mary Archibald. Attendees should bring $5 for supplies. More information to come in The Word.
For Thursday, May 4, we will meet at 7 PM via Zoom. Our program speaker will be Deaconess Sharon McCart who will tell us about the United Women in Faith Deaconess program and her life as a Deaconess.
As we begin a new year at our church, we invite new members to our musical groups, including the following: Chancel Choir, Directed by Kirk Averitt – Rehearses on Sunday mornings at 8:30 in the Music Room Children’s Choir, Directed by Diane…
As we begin a new year at our church, we invite new members to our musical groups, including the following:
- Chancel Choir, Directed by Kirk Averitt - Rehearses on Sunday mornings at 8:30 in the Music Room
- Children's Choir, Directed by Diane Lucas - Rehearses on Sunday mornings from 11:15-11:45 a.m. in the Music Room.
- Youth Choir, Directed by Janice Clark - Rehearses Sundays at 4:00 in the Music Room.
- Youth Bell Choir, Directed by Carolyn Noonchester - Rehearses Sundays 11:15-11:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
- Carillon Choir, Directed by Carolyn Noonchester - Rehearses Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
All are welcome!
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.