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Sunday mornings starting at 10am held at our

new location at 7021 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier CA.

Join us every Sunday morning as we come together in community for a time of worship, fellowship, and the preaching of the Word. Experience the uplifting presence of God as we gather to grow in faith and connect with one another. We look forward to seeing you there!

YOUNG ADULT DISCIPLESHIP

Thursday evenings at 7pm

Join us for an exciting Bible study designed for young adults to connect and grow in their faith together! This gathering offers a unique opportunity fellowship with like-minded peers and dive deeper into the gospel of Jesus. We do not meet on the last Thursday of every month. For more information, feel free to DM us @gsyouthyoungadults

General Bible Study

Thursdays starting at 7 pm

Join us for our general Bible study every Thursday night at 7 PM. Rev. Dan leads us in deep exploration of the Word fostering insightful discussions and spiritual growth. All are welcome to come and enrich their faith together!

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GS Youth

Meetings currently on pause

Welcome to GS Youth! We're excited to provide a space for junior high school students to deepen their relationships with Christ while building a supportive community of friends who share a love for Jesus. Although we are currently on pause, stay tuned for updates on our next gathering. We can't wait to connect you soon!

It’s February and we have SO MUCH going on here at the Good Shepherd. Save this post so you don’t miss anything! 🙌🏼

Church is better together 🙌🏼
Join us tomorrow for our Sunday service. You belong here! 🫶🏼

No matter where you’re at or what you’re facing, there’s a place for you here. Join us tomorrow as we gather to worship and hear the Word. We’d love to see you!

This week we were challenged to examine our hearts: Do we take God’s goodness for granted? With familiarity can come casualness, even toward what’s holy. Just like in our human relationships, we have to guard against complacency. God’s blessings, presence, and Word are meant to be treasured, and He deserves our reverence, not just our comfort.

‘We’re not negotiating with God, we’re just telling Him: I read it, I believe it, and I receive it!’ This is how you pray with POWER - using God’s own Word as your weapon in prayer. Transform your prayer life today!

Sometimes our biggest failures feel final… but with Jesus, failure is not the end of the story.
Peter denied Christ, yet Jesus restored him, recommissioned him, and used his life for God’s glory.
This same grace is available to us today.
Where sin increases, grace increases all the more (Romans 5:20).

The enemy wants to destroy your faith by highlighting your failures, but God’s grace is GREATER! He doesn’t expose your weakness to shame you, He reveals His grace to transform you. Your story isn’t over!

Tomorrow is the first Sunday of 2026! New year. New mercies. Same faithful God 🙌🏼 Rev. Chris Castellanos is bringing the word.
Come worship with us tomorrow as we begin the year together.

New year, new opportunities to draw closer to God 🙌🏼
Swipe/save and join us for our January events—we can’t wait to worship and grow together.

2025 was filled with moments where heaven met earth.
Every song, every prayer, every raised hand—God was faithful through it all.
Thank You, Lord, for meeting us in worship this year. 🙌🏼
Here’s to all He’s done and all that’s still to come.

You were created for PURPOSE! Just like Esther saved a nation, God has positioned you for specific moments - whether it’s a smile, a word of encouragement, or helping someone in need. Don’t underestimate the power of your calling!

One year ends, another begins, but God remains the same!
Join us for our final Sunday service of 2025 as we worship, give thanks, and look ahead with faith.

10am | in person & online

What an absolutely beautiful and touching presentation our kids ministry demonstrated at our Christmas service. A wonderful reminder of the reason for this season. It’s all because of Jesus!

What an AMAZING service we had this morning as we celebrated the birth of our Savior!

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭

Tomorrow we gather to celebrate Emmanuel—God with us ✨

Join us for our Christmas service at The Good Shepherd

📍 Sunday | 10AM

There will also be cookies with Santa immediately after service! 🍪🎅🏼

There’s a seat waiting for you 🤍🎄

You’re invited to celebrate the birth of our Savior with us!
Join us for our Christmas Service filled with special music, a sweet children’s program, and a joyful message of hope.
After service, stay for cookies with Santa 🍪🎅🏼
📅 Sunday, December 21st
🕙 10AM
📍 7021 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier
All are welcome — bring your family and friends! 🤍

The enemy doesn’t want your stuff - he wants your JOY! Because when you lose your joy, you lose your strength. But here’s the truth: the joy of the Lord IS your strength! Don’t let him steal what keeps you standing strong.

Tomorrow is Sunday, and we are so ready to be back in church with all of you! Join us for our Sunday service as we worship, hear Hod’s word, and take communion together. See you in the morning!

10am | in person & online

Sunday recap 🔥

Such a powerful morning. If you missed it, you can watch our livestream on our YouTube channel.

Who’s ready for Sunday??? 🙌🏼

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow morning at our Sunday Service. Rev. Chris Castellanos will be bringing the word. Invite someone to church, and come early for some coffee and donuts. ☺️ See you in the morning!

10am | in person & online

Join us this Thursday for our Thanksgiving Service!
Come gather with us as we reflect, worship, and give thanks for all God has done.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s celebrate His goodness together. 🍂
Thursday, November 27th
10:00 AM
We can’t wait to worship with you! 🙌🏽

We are ready to welcome you to our Sunday Service tomorrow morning! The kid’s ministry will also be having a Friendsgiving brunch during service! There is something for everyone. See you tomorrow morning!

10am | in person & online

Rain or shine (but most likely rain), we can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow morning for our Sunday service! Come early to grab some hot coffee and donuts. Service starts at 10am. See you in the morning! 🌧️

🙏 PRAY BOLDLY! Because Jesus is our High Priest who conquered it all, we can come boldly to God’s throne! Mercy = God holding back what we deserve. Grace = God giving us what we don’t deserve. What a beautiful reminder of how we can approach our Heavenly Father!

It’s Sunday! 👏🏼
We’ve saved a seat for you. Join us for service at 10AM — and today we’ll be taking Communion together.
We can’t wait to see you! 🤍

Don’t let pride keep you from healing! 💔➡️❤️ The father of the prodigal son didn’t just welcome him home - he literally put his own life on the line to protect his son from the consequences of his shame. That’s the kind of radical love that changes everything.

It�’s that time again, we’re falling back! 🍂

Set your clocks back an hour and come rested and ready for Sunday Service at 10AM. We will have Dr. Luke Holter with us tomorrow morning.

We can’t wait to worship with you!

What an amazing Harvest Festival we had!

HUGE shoutout to our Kids ministry, and all the volunteers who made this event possible. No better place to be tonight than sharing the love of Jesus with our community!

Help us wish Pastor Sam a happy birthday! 🎉

Today we celebrate you and thank God for your life, leadership, and the love you’ve poured into The Good Shepherd Church family. Your faithfulness and heart for God continue to inspire us all.

We love you, Pastor Sam! 💙

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Luke Holter as our guest speaker this Sunday at 10AM! Come ready for a powerful word and an encounter with God’s presence. 🙌🏼

📍7021 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA

The church isn’t about power, it’s about grace! No matter how many times you’ve messed up, no matter how unworthy you feel, God’s grace is REAL and it’s for YOU. This is your reminder that church is a place for the broken to find healing. 🙌🏼

✨ This Sunday is all about appreciation and celebration! ✨

Join us for Pastor’s Day as we honor our pastors for their faithful leadership and love for our church family. 💙

Then come back at 5PM for our Sunday Celebration; we’ll be celebrating Pastor Sam’s birthday together! 🎉

Let’s make this Sunday one to remember!

📍The Good Shepherd Church
🕙 Service at 10AM | Celebration at 5PM

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble, but He did promise us His peace in the middle of it. 🌿
No matter what you’re walking through, you can have a calm that only comes from Him.

Take heart today, and remember you are never alone! 🤍
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📖 John 14:27

When life feels unbearable, remember this truth: your present sufferings can’t compare to the glory coming! Hard times don’t last forever, but God’s promises do. Don’t quit before your breakthrough!

Our Women’s and Men’s Bible studies are starting this Thursday, 10/23 at 7pm!

The women will be going through the ‘She Is Free’ 21 day devotional by Pastor Maria Coleman, (books available for purchase this Thursday) and the men will be going ‘Man VS Food, Overcoming Life’s Temptations.’

*childcare available*

Don’t miss it! 🙌🏼

FREEDOM CONFERENCE - Saturday 🦋

What a powerful weekend at our Women’s Conference!

Hearts were healed, chains were broken, and FREEDOM was declared over every woman in the room. We laughed, we cried, we worshiped — and we walked away renewed.
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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” — Galatians 5:1
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Let’s keep walking boldly in the freedom He’s given us. 🦋

FREEDOM CONFERENCE - Friday Night 🦋

We kicked things off with hearts full of worship and a message that reminded us: freedom begins with gratitude. 🌸
As we fix our eyes on all God has done, we step boldly into the freedom He has for us.

Come ready and expecting tomorrow as we wrap up an amazing weekend! We will be having Pastors Jose and Angela Vargas with us so you don’t want to miss it. God is moving! See you at 10am. 🙏🏼

🌸 Ladies, tomorrow is the day! 🌸
Join us for our Sisterhood Freedom Conference! A powerful two-day gathering designed to refresh, inspire, and empower women to walk in true freedom. 💫

✨ Friday, Oct 17 | 6–9PM
✨ Saturday, Oct 18 | 9AM–4PM

With guest speakers Pastor Maria Coleman and Pastor Angela Vargas, you won’t want to miss what God has in store! 🙌🏼

We are now offering ONE DAY tickets for those who cannot make it both days.

Friday only- $20
Saturday only- $40

https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/10403795

🦋 Free childcare available (ages 0–6 with registration). Please call the church office to register your child, (562)945-5522 or DM us. You MUST register your child!

We cannot wait to see you! Freedom is calling!! 🤍

Forgiveness unlocks freedom.

Holding onto hurt can delay what God wants to release in your life. When you choose to forgive, you’re choosing healing, peace, and breakthrough.

🗝️ Forgiveness isn’t about feelings. It’s a decision. A powerful, spiritual act that aligns your heart with God’s.

📖 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32

🌸 Ladies, we are almost there! 🌸
Join us for our Sisterhood Freedom Conference! A powerful two-day gathering designed to refresh, inspire, and empower women to walk in true freedom. 💫

✨ Friday, Oct 17 | 6–9PM
✨ Saturday, Oct 18 | 9AM–4PM

With guest speakers Pastor Maria Coleman and Pastor Angela Vargas, you won’t want to miss what God has in store! 🙌🏼

🎟️ $45 FLASH SALE TICKETS available Wednesday, 10/15 only through Tithe.ly — don’t wait!

We are also now offering ONE DAY tickets for those who cannot make it both days.
Friday only- $20
Saturday only- $40

🦋 Free childcare available (ages 0–6 with registration). Please call the church office to register your child. (562)945-5522

Freedom is calling!! 🤍

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding’ - but HOW do we actually do this? By asking God for wisdom every single day! When we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He gives us that inner knowing, that Holy Spirit guidance for every situation we face. God’s wisdom is available - we just need to ask! 🙌🏼

Reminder! Tomorrow’s service will start at 9:00AM (one hour earlier than usual) due to a city event in uptown. See you in the morning! ☀️

When the church prays… things change.
Prison doors open. Chains break. Lives are restored.

In Acts 12, Peter was imprisoned, but the church prayed without ceasing, and God moved in power.
Let this be a reminder that there’s no limit to what God can do when His people come together in prayer.

🙏 Join us as we continue to seek God and stand in prayer for one another. We still have spots available in our 24/7 prayer chain so if you would like to join us in this, send us a DM!

Heads up, church family! This Sunday (10/12), service will start at 9:00AM instead of our usual time. We’re adjusting for a city event taking place in uptown, so come ready to praise a little earlier! 🙌🏼

When we pray, heaven has our back! Just like Peter’s chains fell off in prison, Jesus gave us spiritual authority to bind and loose on earth as it is in heaven. Your prayers aren’t just words, they’re weapons that break chains and set captives free!

See you tomorrow morning for our Sunday service! It’s also communion Sunday.

Come ready and expecting!

Sunday Service Recap

This week we were reminded that not everything the world offers us is the real thing:

🔸 “Sin is a bootleg way of obtaining peace.” It promises comfort, but it can never deliver the lasting peace that only Jesus gives.

🔸 “Temporary feelings or lasting fulfillment?” We can chase momentary highs, or we can choose the eternal joy that comes from walking with Christ.

🔸 “True peace isn’t dependent on circumstances.” God’s peace isn’t shaken by storms, struggles, or uncertainty. It’s rooted in His presence, not our situation.

💭 Which of these truths do you need to carry with you this week?

October is full of opportunities to gather, grow, and glorify God together! 🍂

From services to special events, there’s something for everyone this month, and we can’t wait to see you there. Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and join us as we step into this new season together. 🙌🏼

📅 Swipe to see all that’s happening in October!

Don’t see the Bible as a rulebook that makes you feel like a failure; it’s God’s ongoing story, and YOU are part of it! His Spirit is still working in us, even as we’re saved by grace through faith. Identify with this truth and cling to it.

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7021 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier CA. 90602

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