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What’s Happening ! ! ! ! Week of February 22
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Welcome from the Senior Pastor
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!Welcome to GSCC. As we enter into this new year let us be thankful for new life, new seasons and new opportunities to know God in us, God with us and God through us. My prayer for 2015 is that the challenges, hardships and impossibilities of 2014 become our miracles in 2015. My goal as your pastor in 2015 is not only to get you to come to church but for you to understand what it means to be the church. My goal in 2015 is not to charge you and challenge you to be successful but to charge you and challenge to you to be faithful. As we come together as one here at GSCC and connect with each other, serve one another and sacrificially commit to help meet the needs of others, may God continue to be strong in you, with you and through you!
!Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. Hebrews 10:23–24 NKJ
Pastor Richard and Sandra Dates to Remember
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Wednesday, February 25 – Connect Groups Meet | Children’s & Youth Ministry available at GSCC Friday, February 27 – The Core Girls Night In, Home of Jaclyn Hinojosa, 7 – 11 pm Friday, February 27 – Saturday, February 28 – The Core Guys Night Out, Brand Christian Camp Sunday, March 1 - The Surge, Room 100, 11 am Wednesday, March 11 – The Core Spring Break, 6 – 9 pm, GSCC Activity Center Thursday, March 12 - The Core Spring Break, Brand Christian Camp, Mission, 9 am – 8 pm Sunday, March 15 – $60 Youth Camp Deposit Due
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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”.
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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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GSCC Global Missions | July 13 – 25 GSCC is partnering with Students International for a 13-day Guatemalan Mission Trip. If you are a student interested in partnering with us for this incredible trip, please contact the GSCC offices at 956.350.8282. Space is very limited so sign-up today! Estimated cost is $1,965.
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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.
Prepare to Last Pre-Marital Counseling Classes GSCC will host a FREE two day Pre-Marriage class Friday, March 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm and Saturday, March 14 from 9 am to 1 pm. Those who participate will receive a financial discount on marriage license fees and a waiver of the 3-day waiting period. Topics discussed will be enhancing your communication and conflict resolution skills to enrich your relationship, sex and intimacy, financial management, learning the key components of a successful marriage and goals and dreams. Register online at GSCCConnect.com or contact the church office at 956–350–8282.
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The Core Girls Night In Attention girls 7th – 12th grade! Join us Friday, February 27, from 7 – 11 pm for a Girls Night In at the home of Jaclyn Hinojosa. Cost is free! There will be lots of desserts, chick flicks and fun! See Jaclyn or Pastor Rick for directions.
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The Core Guys Night Out Guys, 7th – 12th grade, are invited to a Guys Night Out, Friday, February 27 – Saturday February 28 at Brand Christian Youth Camp in Mission, entrance at Bentsen State Park. Cost to attend is $20 per student which includes meals, paintball, archery, canoes and other activities. Students will return Saturday, the 28th, around 3 pm. Sign up today in the lobby or at The Core Youth! The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 25.
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Chaplaincy Program at GSCC One of the objectives of being part of the body of Christ is to identify our place within the community. GSCC is hosting a Chaplaincy Training program for those interested in serving our community and the government as a certified Chaplain. Through this course you will learn what a Chaplain is and the responsibilities involved in Chaplaincy. The course is done in 2 volumes, which will be held in two months, one class per month beginning Saturday, March 28. Course cost is $350.00 per person, split up over the course of two months. Upon completion of this course a graduation ceremony will be held. You will be given a certificate that verifies your graduation during the course of Chaplaincy. Register online at GSCCConnect.com or contact the church office at 956–350–8282
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The Core Spring Break Students, mark your calendars for The Core Spring Break! Activities begin Wednesday, March 11 from 6 – 9 pm here at GSCC with paintball tag, human foosball and human hungry hippos. Cost for Wednesday is free. Activities continue Thursday, March 12 from 9 am – 8 pm as The Core travels to Brand Christian Camp in Mission for a day of paintball, canoeing, archery, and other field games. Cost for Thursday is $20 per person or $10 without paintball, both including food.
!Youth Camp Registration is Happening Now!
Encounter God’s Presence Youth Camp 2015 is June 22 – 26. Registration is happening now! Deposits of $60 are due Sunday, March 15 to reserve your spot. See Manny Alvarez or Pastor Rick Hinojosa for more information.
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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