Continue the summer fun at our Youth Half-Nighter!

All incoming 6th through 12th grade students are headed across Orange County for mini golf, bowling, Broomball & more — all transportation, food, and activities included for just $75. Scholarships are available to ensure everyone can join in the fun. Spots are limited, so sign up ASAP!

5:30 pm Drop Off at Boomers Irvine
11:30 pm Parent Pick Up from Good Shepherd
---
For additional information, contact Stephanie McArthur at stephanie@gslcirvine.org.

June 30, July 21 & August 18

Grandparents play a unique and profoundly influential role in the lives of their grandchildren, but often grandparents themselves don’t understand their enormous potential to influence generations!

Join us for our Equipping Intentional Grandparents Small Groups! Come expecting to find inspiration, ideas and tools to help you realize your potential to grandparent in a meaningful way.

If you joined us for Small Groups last Summer, this is a continuation of the Volume 1 - Grandparenting Essentials Curriculum (Sessions 4-6). If you weren’t able to join us last year, we will have workbooks for you to purchase for $10 cash as part of our June 30 gathering.

For additional questions, contact Monica Wilt at monica@gslcirvine.org or leave us a voicemail at (949) 552-1918 and we'll get back to you.

Our Global Missions Team is gathering to share where we are headed to serve in the next year (and beyond!) and how you can get connected to the work we’re doing around the world. Regardless if you’ve been on a Mission Trip before, we encourage you to join us!

For additional questions, contact Erin Steinhouser at erin@gslcirvine.org or leave us a voicemail at (949) 552-1918 and we'll get back to you.

June 30, July 21 & August 18

Grandparents play a unique and profoundly influential role in the lives of their grandchildren, but often grandparents themselves don’t understand their enormous potential to influence generations!

Join us for our Equipping Intentional Grandparents Small Groups! Come expecting to find inspiration, ideas and tools to help you realize your potential to grandparent in a meaningful way.

If you joined us for Small Groups last Summer, this is a continuation of the Volume 1 - Grandparenting Essentials Curriculum (Sessions 4-6). If you weren’t able to join us last year, we will have workbooks for you to purchase for $10 cash as part of our June 30 gathering.

For additional questions, contact Monica Wilt at monica@gslcirvine.org or leave us a voicemail at (949) 552-1918 and we'll get back to you.

The Bible calls each of us to serve – within our church, within the community and throughout the world. As part of our commitment to the 5% Life, we acknowledge spending 2% of our year in service - and we invite you to join us in doing so!

For the month of June, all ages are invited to join us in putting together 100 Deployment Bags for the Marines in the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines. Every 6-8 months a battery from the 2/11 Battalion at Camp Pendleton is designated for overseas duty for 6-8 months, usually to Okinawa Japan. The trip to Japan is a long journey and we want to send them off well! Join us on the Church Patio between services on Sunday, June 30 to create these packages and write a thank you note to the Marines serving our country. 

Continue riding the wave of fun of Vacation Bible School by joining us the Sunday after! All the kids from our Preschool and community that attended VBS are gathering their families to worship with us. We’ll sing the songs we’ve sung all week, dive deeper into the weekly lessons and worship together. Following the service, we’ll have a delicious lunch, bounce houses, face painting, shaved ice, and more.

We kindly ask that you RSVP to ensure we have enough food for lunch!

For additional questions, reach out to Stephanie McArthur at stephanie@gslcirvine.org.

Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Get ready to ride the wave of fun at Good Shepherd's "Surf's Up" Vacation Bible School!

Kids, come aboard for an unforgettable journey as we strengthen our connection with Jesus and each other. Dive into thrilling Bible-learning adventures, rock out to catchy tunes, unleash your creativity with awesome crafts, and compete in epic games. And hey, with all the hands-on fun, don't be surprised if things get a little messy—just make sure to come dressed for action in clothes you can move and groove in, plus those trusty closed-toe shoes.

Oh, and don't forget to wear your provided VBS shirt—it's the must-have attire for this beach bash! But wait, there's more: we'll also be spreading some serious sunshine with a special outreach project, showing Jesus' love to our community.

Grab your shades and sunscreen, and join us for a week of sun-soaked adventure, laughter, and faith-filled fun!
---
For Kids ages entering Pre-K by 6/17/24 to 5th grade Fall 2024

Registration Pricing
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Offered through May 5
$100 per child

STANDARD PRICING
$120 per child

VBS Registration closes on May 18, 2024
---

For additional questions, reach out to Stephanie McArthur at stephanie@gslcirvine.org.

Mark your calendar for an fellowship event tailored for those aged 55 and up. With just a $5 donation suggested, indulge in a delightful spread featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, relishes, and refreshing drinks. But the feast doesn't end there - contribute to the gathering by signing up to bring a salad, baked beans, or a dessert when you RSVP.

As you snack, catch up with old friends and make new connections. Post-lunch, immerse yourself in the joy of shared experiences - whether it's engaging in lively games, tapping your feet to the tunes of Gary Thompson, or simply talking with others.

We kindly ask you register by June 2 so we can best prepare!

For additional questions, contact Erin Steinhouser at erin@gslcirvine.org.

Join us in celebrating the 14 amazing years Pastor Thomas Brashears and his family have dedicated to ministry at Good Shepherd! Attend a Traditional or Contemporary Worship Service as he shares his last sermon, wrapped up by Council President, Gary Johnson, commissioning Tom onto where God is calling him next. We’ll end the morning with chocolate cake and coffee on the Patio as we gather to share our favorite memories with the Brashears’ family.

—

Contribute to the Memory Book - by May 20, 2024
Share your favorite photo memory with the Brashears Family or words of affirmation to wish them well! Both hand-written and typed letters are welcomed.

Bring cards and pictures with you to Good Shepherd Sunday Mornings and drop them off at the Events Table, send via email to churchoffice@gslcirvine.org, or mail directly to Good Shepherd at 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92604, Attn: Jessica Spohr.

—

Have additional questions? Contact the Good Shepherd Church Office at churchoffice@gslcirvine.org or leave us a voicemail at (949) 552-1918.

Gather with us to celebrate, honor, and pray for the women in our life for Mother’s Day! We’ll have an inspirational message, coffee + treats on the patio, and a gorgeous photo op so you can get some sweet family portraits. Know that whether you’re a mom in the traditional sense, have mothered children that weren’t your own, chose not to have children or can’t have children, we’ve curated this Sunday with you in mind.

As we consider passing our faith onto the next generation, we will often hear the sentiment, "I want my grandkids in heaven with me!" Our Grandparenting Ministry and the Legacy Coalition are driven by that desire and seek to equip grandparents to impact their grandkids more effectively than ever before.

We are excited to welcome the Legacy Coalition Founder & CEO, Larry Fowler, to our church to inspire and empower grandparents to be a spiritual light in their families. While many of you may be affirmed in what you are already doing with your grandkids, others will be challenged to take their grandparenting to a level they have not considered before. All who join us will be blessed, equipped, and encouraged on your walk.

This initiative is not meant to be done alone, but in community! Join us following the presentation to meet fellow grandparents, enjoy a delicious lunch, and grow spiritually with others.

The presentation with Larry is FREE to attend, but if you would like to join us for the Luncheon to build community with other grandparents, we kindly ask for $15 to cover the cost of the meal.

Meet the Speaker: Larry Fowler
Larry Fowler is the founder and CEO of the Legacy Coalition. In 2016, his vision for a national grandparenting ministry brought together a gifted team of family, children’s, and youth ministry leaders to launch this movement of God. His 40 years plus of ministry leadership, including experience as youth pastor, missionary, training staff, international director, and senior executive for Awana, have prepared him for this significant new calling.

Larry has authored books on children’s and family ministry, and is in high demand as a regular main stage speaker and workshop presenter at conferences. His most recent book, Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, helps grandparents navigate family relationships when things aren’t perfect.

In 2012, he was recognized for his lifetime of contribution to Children’s Ministry in America by the International Network of Children’s Ministry, with their national Legacy Award. Larry and his wife, Diane, live in Riverside, California. They have two children and seven grandchildren.
---
For additional questions about our Grandparenting Ministry, contact Monica Wilt at monica@gslcirvine.org.

April 17 – May 29, 2024
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Zoom

It's not always possible to control external events. There are many things outside of our control, but it is possible to gain control over our interior life. In this new discipleship study class, we delve into Interior Freedom, a book discussing how despite external factors beyond our control, we possess an inner space of freedom. Through class discussions centered on the reading material, we explore the concept that true happiness stems from claiming this innate freedom, sourced from God. The book, written in an accessible style, aims to liberate our hearts and minds to embrace the freedom inherent in our existence.

Book purchase and reading is required to participate in this study.
Click HERE for the Amazon link to purchase the book.
Study Guide will be provided to participants who register.
---

For additional questions regarding the study, contact Monica Wilt at monica@gslcirvine.org.

April 11 - May 16
Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Zoom

Study the Word of God slowly, ask questions, and discuss how it can apply to our lives today in our Zoom Bible Study for Beginners.

This class is for you if:

• you are interested in learning more about the Bible in an easy friendly format. There is no homework, just your presence for an hour each week when class is in session.

• you want to study the Bible in its context and understand the big picture. We look at every verse to discover the meaning of the passage.

• you want to study the Bible with a small group in the comfort of your home. Save money in gas and time from commute while pursuing growth in the Lord.

• English is your second language at an intermediate/advanced level. The class pace is slow with easy to answer questions.

For this next session, we’re diving into the amazing story of love and redemption found in Ruth. The book follows the life of Naomi and Ruth as they struggle through difficult trials and how God is at work in the day-to-day activities of their lives. While the events in this story happened thousands of years ago, when you join us in our study you will discover that the principles inside are very applicable still today.

Our Sharpies, all ages 55 and up, are invited to gather for salad, community, and an informational seminar. Karen Rossi from the Council on Aging will present information on how to recognize, report and recover from scams. Scammers are all over nowadays and we want to provide resources to educate you. We kindly ask that you register and let us know if you are able to bring a salad. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

For more information, contact Sue Koutsouros at (949) 559-5617.

Experience the love and connection of God’s Family as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ! Through a variety of service types and a family-friendly egg hunt, we have something for everyone.

In addition to celebrating Easter with engaging morning services with upbeat worship and an encouraging word from our pastor, there are a few other things we are doing here to make Sunday special:

• Photo Ops

• Coffee & Cinnamon Rolls

• Family-Friendly

• & more!

Nursery care is provided for newborn through age 4 from 7:45 to 11:30 am.