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Welcome from the Senior Pastor
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Welcome to GSCC! As we proceed with our series entitled ‘Empty,’ we will continue to discover how the empty tomb and the resurrected Christ affects our own lives in very practical ways. The empty tomb is proof that Jesus was alive and that all He promised was true. Today and in the weeks to come we will discover how that empty tomb affects empty hearts, empty treasure, empty homes and empty lives. The cross couldn't hold Him, the tomb couldn’t contain Him and His burial clothes were unnecessary because He is alive! After His resurrection He talked, touched, healed and loved the people who were looking for Him. He did it that day and He still does it today – and most importantly He wants to do it for you. May you discover the promise, the power and the freedom that comes from discovering the Empty Tomb.
!For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (healed, set free, empowered, trained, taught) by Him. -Romans 10:13
Pastor Richard and Sandra Dates to Remember
Wednesday, April 22 – Connect Groups Meet | Children’s & Youth Ministry available at GSCC Sunday, April 26 – Water Baptisms, GSCC Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2 – Pink Impact Simulcast Conference, GSCC Wednesday, May 6 – Last Spring Connect Meeting Friday, May 8 – GSCC Twenties, 6 – 7:30 pm, Activity Center Sunday, May 10 – Baby Dedications, 9 am & 11 am services, GSCC Sanctuary Wednesday, May 13 – HERO Kids Water Baptism Celebration, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary
One Year Bibles Available for Purchase One Year Bibles in both Spanish and English are available for purchase for $15 at the Information Desk in the lobby
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Wednesday Night Kid Connect Volunteers Needed Volunteer today and seize the opportunity to impart to the kids of GSCC. Our Wednesday night Kid Connect is full of fun, energetic worship, engaging Bible teaching and much more! Join the team today by completing a volunteer application located at the Children’s Ministry check-in stations. Don’t wait! The fun begins Wednesday, January 28
Register for Youth Camp 2015 Today! Encounter God’s Presence Youth Camp 2015 is June 22 – 26. Registration is happening now! Deposits of $60 are past due.The next payment installment of $100 is due Sunday, April 12th. See Manny Alvarez or Pastor Rick Hinojosa for more information.
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Pink Impact Simulcast Conference 2015
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Join Echoes of Hope Women's Ministry as we host the Pink Impact Simulcasts ) on Friday, May 1 Saturday, May 2. Tickets are $20 if purchased before April 19th and $25 thereafter.Tickets are available in the lobby following the services or online at GSCCConnect.com. Pink Impact is more than a conference, it's an encounter with God and a gathering place for women from all over the nation. Come connect with God, connect with other women and have a lot of fun along the way.
Everest VBS (Vacation Bible School) Mark your calendar for an action packed summer event for kids at Everest VBS on July 13 – 17 at GSCC. Kids ages three years old through sixth grade will learn about Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power! At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Online registration is now open at GSCCConnect.com or pick up an application at any of our Children’s Ministry Check-In desks.
Class of 2015, We Want to Honor You! Attention high school seniors! Your big day is rapidly approaching and we would love to honor you here at GSCC. If you would like to participate in Graduation Sunday in early June, please contact Jaclyn Hinojosa at the church office or email jaclyn@GSCCConnect.com.
!Water Baptisms | April 26 Water Baptism is an important and powerful step. If you’ve recently dedicated or recommitted ! your life to the Lord, we encourage you to be water baptized! Turn in a communication card marked “I want to be water baptized” or contact the church offices for more info. ! Get The Whole Family Connected!
It’s easy to get the entire family connected and growing with God here at GSCC! While fun and life-changing Children’s and Youth Ministry (Newborn through 12th Grade) takes place here at GSCC, numerous Connect Groups meet throughout our city. On Wednesday evenings we encourage you to drop off your children at GSCC and find a Connect Group that’s a fit for YOU to deepen relationships and receive encouragement! Doors open at 6:15 pm for Children’s Ministry drop off, and pick time is promptly at 8:00 pm. Let’s go ALL IN & Connect this Spring at GSCC! For more information about Connect Groups, check out GSCCConnect.com and click “Get Connected”.
!GSCC Twenties Launches May 8!
Attention young adults! GSCC is launching a new ministry just for you beginning Friday, May 8 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm in the GSCC Activity Center. Twenties will be a weekly gathering of high school grads and twenty somethings who seek to fellowship together, build community, and make disciples.
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Baby Dedications | May 11 Baby Dedications are on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 during both services. Baby Dedication is a time for parents to make a commitment before the Lord to raise their child according to God’s Word and God’s ways. If your family would like to participate, please register online, sign up in the lobby or contact the church offices.
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HERO Kids Water Baptism Celebration – May 13 Baptism is a picture of what Jesus did on the cross and He tells us to be baptized to show others that we follow Him. As a child gives their life to the Lord and becomes a follower of Jesus, baptism is one of the next steps. If your child would like to take the next step and would like to be baptized, sign up online at GSCCConnect.com or contact our Children’s Ministry at GSCCKids@GSCCConnect.com. HERO Kids Water Baptism Celebration is Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary.
About Us Good Shepherd Community Church is a Spirit-empowered, non-denominational body of believers. We believe that God never intended for people to go through life alone. God wants us in relationships where we can build each other up and encourage one another. By Connecting to each other, we are better equipped to Connect to God and Connect with those separated from God. We truly believe that “Together We Can.”
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Senior Pastor: Richard Hinojosa Executive Pastor: Eddie Lafuente Associate Pastor: Rick Hinojosa Associate Pastor: Thomas Humphries Children’s Pastor: Beth Lafuente
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