Meetups & Things
Upcoming EVENTS
We believe in time spent with God, with others, and serving others.
Join us as we gather with our church body and our community in these upcoming events.
Outreach Ask: Shepherd's Tree
Bring holiday joy to families in need at Good Shepherd, Horizon Pregnancy Center, Laura’s House, Ronald McDonald House, and the Life on the Streets Homelessness Ministry this Christmas!
Pick up an ornament on the Good Shepherd campus beginning November 24 with a requested gift then bring the unwrapped gift back to campus by Sunday, December 15.
For additional questions, contact Erin Steinhouser at erin@gslcirvine.org.
Serve Project: LOTS Sandwich Ministry
Contact Toby Albers at tobyalbers@cox.net if you plan to prep lunches to coordinate drop-off.
Support Life on the Streets (LOTS) from home by preparing peanut butter and jelly lunch bags with your family, friends, or group. Your help in assembling 75 bagged lunches will ensure that those we serve in Costa Mesa receive nourishing meals during our outreach event. This is a wonderful way to get involved in meaningful service and show love to those experiencing homelessness. Gather around the kitchen, spread some joy, and know that your efforts will bring comfort to someone in need. Join us in making a difference, one lunch bag at a time!
Lunches are handed out Saturday Mornings and ideally prepped the day before for freshness. To keep the bread from getting soggy, spread peanut butter on both pieces, then add the jelly in the middle.
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Shopping List for 75 Lunches -
7 loaves of bread
2 jars creamy peanut butter (64 oz)
3 jars strawberry jelly (20 oz)
75 bottles of water
75 bags of chips
75 mandarin oranges (or some type of fruit)
75 sandwich bags
75 paper bags
Optional - stickers and notes for lunch bags
Serve Project: Life on the Streets Breakfast
Join us for Life on the Streets (LOTS), a heartfelt ministry dedicated to serving those experiencing homelessness in Costa Mesa. Together, we provide essential services like warm meals, laundry, and clothing, offering support and kindness to those who need it most. Whether you're called to lend a hand, prep a meal, or simply listen to a story, your presence can make a powerful difference. Step into this community of care and compassion—come serve with us and experience the joy of giving back.
For specific questions, contact Toby Albers at tobyalbers@cox.net.
Serve Project: Families Forward Family Serve
Join us in the spirit of giving this holiday season! Good Shepherd families with children ages 3 and up are invited to come together for a special evening of service at the Families Forward Food Pantry. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and bless local families as we prepare to meet their needs in December. Let’s gather to lend a helping hand and spread joy in our community!
Please RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us for this impactful evening.
For additional information, contact Erin Steinhouser at erin@gslcirvine.org.
Serve Project: Days for Girls
Increasing access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls. Good Shepherd partners with Days for Girls to assemble hundreds of kits each year and we could use your help to keep that up! Support this ministry by gathering with us to sew and assemble kits - sewing experience not needed, but welcomed.
For additional information, contact Adalmina Sarkar at adalmina.sarkar@gmail.com.
Serve Project: Days for Girls
Increasing access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls. Good Shepherd partners with Days for Girls to assemble hundreds of kits each year and we could use your help to keep that up! Support this ministry by gathering with us to sew and assemble kits - sewing experience not needed, but welcomed.
For additional information, contact Adalmina Sarkar at adalmina.sarkar@gmail.com.
Outreach Ask: Readers Donations
At the beginning of February in 2025, a team from Good Shepherd will be heading to the Dominican Republic for a medical mission to serve those living in remote areas along the Dominican Republic Haiti border. Our team of medical professionals and volunteers will provide much-needed care, and we need your help! Many of the people we serve are in need of non-prescription reading glasses, also known as 'readers.' If you'd like to support the mission, consider donating new readers of any strength, design, or color. Thank you for helping us share the love of Christ through this important mission!
Collecting October 27 & November 3
Following Sunday Worship Services
All Church Serve Project: Meal Packing
The Bible calls each of us to serve – within our church, within the community and throughout the world. For the month of September, alongside Kids Around the World and the community we partner with Aguas Verdes, all ages are invited to join us to pack 30,000 meals!
Shifts begin at 9:00 am and 11:15 am to accommodate whichever worship service you attend. All ages welcome!
For additional information, contact Erin Steinhouser at erin@gslcirvine.org.
Luau Kokua: Outreach + Missions Fundraiser
Ages 21+ are invited to a fun evening to spread the good news of Christ around the world!
Join us on Saturday, August 10 at 5:00 pm for a night packed with fun, food, and festivities, all in support of our incredible Global Missions & Local Outreach initiatives.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy music, savor a mouthwatering dinner, and indulge in refreshing drinks from our open bar. Plus, you'll have the chance to bid on exciting items in our silent and live auctions.
Celebrate the amazing work accomplished by Good Shepherd's Missions and Outreach Ministries while having a blast with your community. Don't miss out on this vibrant and lively event—mark your calendars and be part of something truly special!
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Registration Pricing - covers dinner, drinks, and entertainment
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Offered through June 30
$50 per attendee
STANDARD PRICING
$65 per attendee
We kindly ask all attendees to be 21+.
Registration closes on July 31, 2024.
Support the auction tangibly by donating a gift!
Share what you are wanting to donate with Auction Coordinator, Kim Strassner, at kimstrassner26@gmail.com.
5% All Church Serve: Marine Deployment Bags
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.