CURRENT NEWS
From Pastor Randy
Greetings,
We had a great Inquirer's Class after worship a couple weeks ago. The attendees come from interesting backgrounds, had probing questions, and are quite excited about being part of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ. We will be receiving new members during our worship service this Sunday at 10:00 am. If you are interested in joining this Sunday—you just need to come forward at the time of Receiving New Members. Looking forward to it.
With you on the Journey,
Randy
Premier of "Samaritans" on Saturday,
Sept. 27 at 7:00 pm at The Good Shepherd
Documentary film maker David Damian Figueroa has spent the last few years working on this film.
"Samaritans" examines a seldom-explored aspect of extreme volunteering and migration, specifically focusing on Nogales and Sasabe, as well as a twenty-three-mile stretch of one of the deadliest land crossings in the world: the US-Mexico border in Southern Arizona. In the shadow of remarkable human struggle, *Samaritans* weaves a poignant narrative of hope and humanity along the US-Mexico border in Southern Arizona. The film highlights the importance of extreme volunteering and the compassion shown by those providing life-saving aid to migrants facing harsh realities and often deadly challenges in the Sonoran Desert.
If you would like to attend: You must RSVP to daviddamianf@gmail.com Donations accepted at the door, but not mandatory. Please note: If the 7:00 pm screening reaches capacity, an overflow matinee screening on the same day may be considered.
Message from Mengda Jiang
Our choir rehearsals will start September 25, 2025.
It is every Thursday from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Mengda at edamengdajiang@gmail.com.
Men's Breakfast
Our men's breakfast will be held at Manuel's until further notice.
Worship Videos
Ignore Strange Texts, E-mails,
and calls from “Pastors”
Ongoing awareness is needed to avoid scams. Pastors
and churches all across the country are experiencing being misrepresented in texts, emails, and calls. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to track down and stop these criminals. Please notify Randy, or the Church, if you receive one of these messages - please also report them as spam to your email or phone provider. And, by all means, never go out and buy Gift Cards and send codes by text or over e-mail.Pastors will never ask for funds through emails or texts.
Pastor Randy (bienshphrd@aol.com) and Pastor ellie (revelliegsucc@gmail.com) are available during the week. You may email them set up an appointment
for in-person or Zoom meetings.
Worship Time Changes October 5
Worship Time Changes Coming on Sunday, October 5
We will be moving to our two Worship Service formats on Sunday, October 5. So be sure and put it in your calendar: 9:00am a Spirited Traditional Worship Service with choir, and 11:15 am a Lively Contemporary Worship Service with the Band and activities for children. We will have one Fellowship Hour in between the worship services.
2nd Annual Senior PRIDE Prom—Fiesta Style is being held on Sunday, October 19, from 3:00pm to 5pm (light refreshments provided).
Message from Karen and Jack Kressley
On Sunday, September 28th, 2025, from 1:00pm and on into the afternoon, we will be hosting a Celebration for our 65th Wedding Anniversary at our home. Please join us! Your ‘presence’ will be the One Gift we will honor…no other needed! But we will provide a Guest Book for you to sign. As well, upon arrival, we will have name tags/pens available, as members of
our family and neighbors, too, will want to meet you. Our plan is to provide a variety of food selections
for everyone to choose from, with tables and chairs available with canopy covers for comfy dining options. Important to note: we will welcome you whenever you are free to join us. The food supply will not end! Bring your smiles and appetite! Please celebrate with us! We have a home off Abrego; our address is 301 E. La Abra. Our phone numbers are (J) (520) 820-2367 or (K) (520) 924-0357.
Message from MSJ Team
October 5, 2025, will be the date for this year’s UCC Neighbors in Need special collection. This collection supports ministries of justice and compassion in the US. One-third of the collection is given to the Council for American Indian Ministries. The remaining two-thirds supports UCC justice ministries. For donations, please specify “Neighbors in Need” on the memo line of your check. Thank you!
Spark Studio News
Have you been puzzled or curious about the Circle map classes offered through Spark Studio? After the service on Sunday, September 14, the teacher, Janet Diederich will be here to chat with us. Ask your questions! Meet up at the front of the sanctuary. There are two classes offered this fall. A Continuing Circle class for those who participated all last year. A beginning class is offered too. The classes meet every three weeks on Monday mornings. Check the flier or the website. Janet is highly trained and experienced in the healing arts. All are welcome so your friends are welcome too! There is limited space in some classes and others are wide open for more participation. To
find out more, a complete class list is available in the lobby at Good Shepherd Church and online at www.thegoodshepherducc.org/spark-studio
Office Manager Debra DeCius is in the church office Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Phone messages or e-mails are still the best way to communicate with the office (email TheGoodShepherdUCCOffice@gmail.com).
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