GOOD SHEPHERD NEWS, Summer 2010

Vacation Bible School a big hit at the Camarillo Ranch House
130 children and 40 volunteers gather for children's day camp

Friday, July 16 -- Throngs of Camarillo kids rallied at the Camarillo Ranch House, July 12-16, for Good Shepherd's Christian Day Camp for Kids last week.

More than 133 children and 39 volunteers attended the week-long event, between 9 and 11 in the morning, Monday through Friday. The best attendance was Thursday, when 110 children bounced around the historic yard -- listening to stories of creation and redemption, and singing new classics such as "I've Got DNA, I'm Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," "Digging in the Word of God," and "I Don't Come From a Monkey." 

Led by a college ministry team called Barnbas, Good Shepherd's annual outreach is a great way for kids and parents to meet new friends, local Christians and encounter the gospel of Jesus and the Word of God. "These weeks are such a happy time for us," says Good Shepherd pastor Jim Johnson.  Cost is $40 per child, but scholarships are available to all who need help.

"Next week we're hosting a second week of VBS," said Pastor Jim. The Good Shepherd children's ministry team is building on Romans 12:3-10, and re-inforcing spiritual gifts for VBS Week II. Called "Cultivating Your Gifts," the week invites children to try and train in areas of specialized gifts and intrerest, including volleyball, basketball, arts, music, ballet and baseball." The camps is held at the Camarillo Ranch House and runs along the following schedule, Monday to Friday, from 9 to 11:15 a.m.

Monday to Friday, July 19-23
8:45 a.m. Registration (Walk-up registration are welcome).
9:00 a.m. Opening (Puppets, Welcome, Music)
9:15 a.m. Teaching time (Spiritual Gifts), Pastor Jim Johnson
9:25-35 a.m. Calisthenics (local fitness trainer)
9:40 to 10:45 a.m. Breakout groups
10:50 to 11 a.m. Music and Teaching slot II
11:15 a.m. Closing.

Pastor Hiepler continues to improve
Pastoral patriarch growing stronger, returning to lively self, while recovering in Camarillo

Friday, July 16 -- Pastor Orville Hiepler, age 90, continues to improve.

The veteran pastor had brain surgery in late June, but is gaining strength and energy each day while recovering at the Alma Via Assisted Living Center in Camarillo, with devoted wife Florence. He visits doctors in Torrey Pines this week, but his progress is showing regular improvement.

Pastor Jim Johnson, in fact, has invited Pastor Hiepler to preach and teach at the 8:45 a.m. service at Good Shepherd's Grand Opening, Sunday, Sept. 19. "Friends are welcome to visit the Hieplers," said Pastor Jim, "but keep the visits short. I know Pastor Hiepler loves to talk and is getting stronger, but you can help his recovery by keeping your visits to 10 or 15 minutes," says Johnson. Call the church office at 384-9243 if you would like to send a card, bring flowers, or arrange a short visit.

Alma Via is located at 2500 Ponderosa, Camarillo, CA, 93011.

Praying for Pastor Orville Hiepler
Doctors clear Good Shepherd patriarch to return to Camarillo to recuperate.

Friday, July 9 -- It was good news for Pastor Orville Hiepler this week.

Pastor Hiepler, 90, traveled Thursday from Camarillo to see doctors at Scripps Hospital near San Diego and received a vote of confidence to resume golfing, but not yet to drive a car. He and wife Florence are recuperating in Camarillo, a home away from home for the couple, where their son's family lives and where so many former church contacts live.

The long-time Camarillo pastor was re-examined Thursday afternoon and given a free pass to skip a second surgery for the time being. He was transported from Camarillo to Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines Thursday morning to treat a brain bleed, but doctors cleared him to return to Camarillo. Possible emergency surgery was discussed, due to unusually high blood pressure Wednesday, but after test results came back with stable progress late Thursday afternoon, doctors cleared him to rest and recuperate back at the Alma Via Assisted Living Center on Los Posas.

"He was given the okay to golf a little," reported daughter-in-law Michelle Hiepler, "but still no driving. He was in great spirits, witnessing to everyone in hall. There really is no one like him."

Doctors told Pastor Hiepler to return in two weeks.

Orville and wife Florence are recuperating at the Alma Via Assisted Living Center, located near Ponderosa, Antonio, and Los Posas, in northeast Camarillo. Continue to pray for this warrior for the Lord.

He and Florence are welcome visitors at Alma Via, but friends area requested to limit visits to about 15 minutes. Let's help the Hieplers get needed rest. Call the office at 384-9243 for more information -- or see Pastor Hiepler at church on Sunday. 

Church plans to move into new campus on July 11
Intermediate projects continue in preparatin for Grand Opening, Sept. 19

June 27, 2010 -- The worship center floor is stained, chairs are delivered and preschool updates continue. The office area and restrooms are next.

So continues the work at Good Shepherd's new camus, located at 380 Arneill near Old Town Camarillo. Supervisor Brad Schaub oversaw the worship center re-do, and the Free Lutheran congregation plans to start worshiping in the recently purchased facility on July 11. The new Good Shepherd sign will soon replace the historic First Lutheran iconic signage, with just a little controversy, and volunteers are also painting the top floor of a fourth building on campus, the two-story "Day School." 

"People are excited and patient," said Pastor Jim Johnson, who has heard several Camarillo friends lobby for retaining the 50-year-old sign with individual letters and weekly mottos since 1967. "We're moving forward," said Pastor Jim, "and yes, that will include the sign, too, at least for now." For years the sign has drawn stares and queries at drivers and pedestrians who have passed by. Known throughout the community as "the church with the sign," First Lutheran members enjoyed a ministry of word play that sometimes earned the church a note in the local paper. One week the sign would say, "Know Jesus, Know Peace." The next week it would say, "No Jesus, No Peace." The sign would say, for instance, "I was going to waste, then Jesus recycled me."

"We're going to try a little break," said Pastor Johnson. "I think our new church needs it's own identify," he said. "We'll put the sign away for a while and replace it with the Good Shepherd logo in a new style. We'll store the old one. I've been telling people in the community, 'If God makes it clear that He really wants that sign back, I'll be the first to help re-install it."

Pastor Hiepler's recovery continues 
Friend of Good Shepherd overcomes surgery for brain bleed and recuperates peacefully

June 26, 2010 -- Long-time Good Shepherd friend Orville Hiepler underwent emergency surgery on Thursday, June 24, and is recovering in a San Diego hospital this weekend.

Surgeons moved quickly to stop a brain bleed and doctors were encouraged with his progress.

After experiencing some headaches, Pastor Hiepler, age 90, drove to the Scripps Clinic for an appointment on Wednesday to see a specialist at the Scripps Clinic. When tests showed a brain bleed, emergency surgery was planned for early the next morning. 
The AFLC pastor came out of surgery within two hours, but recovery was slow. Though tests indicated no sign of a stroke, some siezures occurred. "I visited Pastor Hiepler and was glad to see him try to laugh," said Good Shepherd Pastor Jim Johnson. "He squeezed my hand with his left hand for 20 minutes as we visited, prayed and sang a hymn or two. Some speech has returned and we still hope he may recover use of his right hand. I invited him to bring a "little" message at the Grand Opening of Good Shepherd's new Arneill Campus, and he raised his brow. Maybe he'll pull it off!," said Pastor Jim.

Pastor Hiepler was recently instrumental in helping Good Shepherd acquire its new campus near Old Town Camarillo.

After serving more than five congregations and planting and planning several more, the North Dakota native has served the Lord with unusual energy for 65 years. Up until the surgery, he still golfed twice a week and took long walks every day. He and wife Florence live in Fallbrook, California, and visit Good Shepherd Lutheran frequently. He is a good friend of Pastor Jim Johnson and the father of one of Good Shepherd founding couples, Mark and Michelle Hiepler.  He served First Lutheran Church (ALC) in Camarillo from 1977 to 1988.

Wife Florence is enjoying the company of many relatives during this time and Mark and Michelle Hiepler and their three children are so grateful for the support of church friends during this days. Pastor Hiepler will likely begin rehabilitation for after being discharged, so he will not return home to Florence for a while, but all mail sent there will be delivered quickly.      

He's recovering well this weekend at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines, near San Diego, and would welcome a card or letter. Florence would love to hear from you, too.

To write Pastor Hiepler, please send a note to:

Rev. Orville and Florence Hiepler
3676 Flowerwood Lane
Fallbrook, CA, 92028.

Outdoor Concert at local farm brings Good Shepherd back to the amphitheater 
College quartet, local youth worship band, and Teen Challenge Choir come to the farm, July 25.

June 24, 2010 -- Want to help plan an outdoor concert at the farm?

Good Shepherd could use you!

On Sunday, July 24, we're gathering at the Denham Farm, 1735 Pancho Road, to hear the Teen Challenge Choir, the Good Shepherd youth worship team, and the Bible School "Ambassadors" from Minneapolis at a 4 p.m. concert. 

"It seems like people like to get out in the country," said Pastor Jim. "There's something about watching the sun go down in that bowl, listening to Christian music and eating a picnic that really makes me want to be there."

The concert is free and Good Shepherd will also be sponsoring a barbecue at the event. Though the public is not officially invited, Good Shepherd members and attendees bring neighbors and friends. Call one if you would like permission to come! "It's a great time," said Pastor Jim. We're expecting about 200. No tickets are sold and no money is exchanged, though an offering for two ministries will be taken. The event will run until 7 p.m. that night, and feature barbecue tri-tip, hambers and hot dogs.

"We could also use some volunteers," says Pastor Jim.

"During that weekend we need help to set up the stage, build a platform, move hay bales, assemble gazebos and work with our food and beverage stand," he says. At the recommendation of hosts Rick and Elaine Denham, we want to always provide food at these events. Since the county does not permit us to sell food, we'll provide it for free.

"But we need help!" 

Would you join an Event Planning Team to prepare for that day? 

Pastor Jim will meet with interested volunteers on Tuesday night, July 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Johnson house that day. Their home is located in Village at the Park. Call the church office for directions.


New flooring and repair of campus continues
Good Shepherd readies gifted church property for July 11 and September Grand Opening

May 27, 2010 -- Have you ever received a church campus for a gift? Good Shepherd has! As of July 2010, we'll have a new home.

New flooring and campus clean-up continues through May and June at 380 Arneill, while supervisor Brad Schaub oversees the preparatory job. Using $100,000 in funds borrowed from a Thrivent loan finalized in late March, the Good Shepherd team is removing old carpets, taking out tile from the 1960s, replacing old pews with moveable cushioned chairs, and setting up new office space in a building adjacent to the worship center. 

"It's really looking good," said pastor Jim Johnson, who has been serving Good Shepherd since 2006. "We hope to start worshiping at 380 Arneill on Sunday, July 11, in preparation for a Grand Opening on September 12. "We have a few kinks to get out," said Pastor Jim, naming sound-system issues, clean-up of mold, inside and outside painting as well as a Tot Lot near the worship center and fellowship hall.

The two-story day school building next to the fellowship hall is the fourth priority -- after the worship center, preschool, and "connection center" in the middle of the property. "It once served as a Christian Day School for us, but we currently lease the first floor to a company that serves special needs adults," said pastor Jim Johnson, who has been serving Good Shepherd since 2006. The church plans to use the second floor of the property for Sunday School classes, women's ministry and college-level training for adults in the Bible.

Work on the street-front pre-school also continues. Pre School deacons Rick and Nola Godfrey have assembled a team to repair and improve the Good Shepherd Lutheran Early Education Center, informally dubbed "The Little Church House Christian Pre-School," and making cosmetic improvements, updating kitchen appliances and repairing the backyard playground. "We're tearing out the old asphalt and planting a garden," said Nola Godfrey. The church has also called veteran Thousand Oaks preschool director Judy Hallweg to improve the preschool. Key team members like Anna Langner and Hope DeMoss are working hard to build enrollment to a capacity of 55. Up from a low that once fell below 20, the school new enrolls 37 pre-school students.

"We're impressed wtih the teachers," said Hallweg, the interim preschool director, who intends to strengthen the Christian school by  supporting a team of humble, happy and loving teachers who confess Jesus as Lord and love children. 

Good Shepherd closed a deal with the purchase the former campus of First Lutheran Church on March 25.

It was both an acquisition and a gift. After seven months of negotiations and prayer, the members of a fading church in Camarillo decided to give its property to a new growing church. Though the price tag was $777,000, it was truly a gift. After years of decline, members of First Lutheran of Camarillo voted to give its four buildings and 3.4-acre property for the cost of its current indebtedness. Though the property was valued at more than $2.5 million, Good Shepherd inherited the campus and obtained a loan from Thrivent for Lutherans in the amount of $900,000, including additional loan monies to improve the worship center and complete deferred maintenance.

The growing Camarillo church plans to begin worshiping on the new campus in July, after three months of repairs, remodeling, painting, new cushioned movable chairs are instlaled and flooring is completed. The congregation's Grand Opening at the Campus is slotted for Sunday, Sept. 12.

One church closes, the other moves in...

"We're grateful for the incredible gift God has provided -- and for the unselfish thing that First Lutheran did to sell us the property at such a good price," said Good Shepherd pastor James L. Johnson.

First Lutheran began in Camarillo in 1954, as an outreach of Ascension Lutheran of Thousand Oaks, and under the direction of founding pastor Lars O. Sunde, a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church who retired six years later. The church met at first in the Camarillo VFW on Lewis and Petit, then purchased the current property from the telephone company in 1958. The original church building remains on the property as the current pre-school building. Pastor Wallace Klandrud helped led the congregation to a season of sustained growth , and the sanctuary, with a capacity of 300, was completed in 1967. The fellowship hall, named in memory of founding pastor Sunde, was built in 1973 and the two-story education building in 1985.

But church membership began to decline in the 1990s, and a difficult split severed the congregation in 1995.

Good Shepherd was founded in September 2000 -- as a home mission church start of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations.

The Lord has been bringing a steady growth of new families...

Good Shepherd is enjoying a fresh season of harvest.

Pastor Johnson and church leaders are praising God for the slow and steady increase in attendees and small groups at the church-- with an average of 40 attendees on Sundays in 2006 growing into an average of 140-150 in attendance on Sundays. The church has cultivated about 35 to 40 small groups in the community -- and built a tradition of holding outdoor worship services in alternative sites around Camarillo. "It's not an dramatic or an explosive increase," said Pastor Johnson, "but it's been fun to watch the Lord put some healthy, energetic believers together to do ministry."

Up to now, the Good Shepherd has met in such places as the Camarillo Community Center, a store-front location in Old Town, and most recently the Tierra Linda Elementary School on the northeast end of Camarillo in Mission Oaks at 1201 Woodcreek Road. "We started praying about the possibility in September," said Pastor Jim, "and weren't sure if that was the way we should go. I was planning to use rented facilities in schools and alternative locations for the long-term future."

Still planning to do alternative outdoor worship gatherings in the community

Even though the church is moving into a new campus at 380 Arneill Drive, Good Shepherd still believes in bringing its ministry to the community. "We move around," says Pastor James L. Johnson, who has served the church since 2006. "We want to bring the gospel to the neighborhoods." We hold Christmas Eve services in a Camarillo Barn at the end of Pancho Road, Good Friday services at the Bella Victorian Vineyard at the foot of the grade, Easter Morning Sunrise services at Mugu Rock Beach on the PCH, and occasional worship gatherings at the Camarillo Ranch House, where our city was founded.

First Lutheran Church of Camarillo submitted the offer for sale in mid-December. Good Shepherd members voted unanimously in three seperate votes to begin talks, to continue negotiations and, finally, to purchase the campus.

Tentative plans are for Good Shepherd to begin worship services at the new facility at a Grand Opening Celebration the weekend after Labor Day, on Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. "But we may move it back an additional week to give us a little more time," said Pastor Johnson. The church is expecting to invite neighbors and friends from around the community and fill the santuary to a capacity of 300 at the new venue. With a choir, two worship teams, a talk called "Come and See," the service will conclude with an Open House reception at 12 Noon.

Good Shepherd agrees to purchase new campus
Thrivent offers $900,000 loan with good terms for Camarillo site
Congregation votes unanimously to purchase 380 Arniell campus. 

March 25, 2010 -- Good Shepherd is drawing closer to purchasing its first church campus.

Good Shepherd's church family met Sunday, March 7, to discuss and approve the details of a $900,000 loan being offered by Thrivent for Lutherans. The vote was 37-0 in favor. Approval of the loan opens the doors for the church to buy the property located at 380 Arneill Road in Camarillo. The 3.4-acre campus includes four buildings: a sanctuary, a fellowship hall, a two-story school building, and a pre-school facility. 

Church president Mike Drews believes the deal would be closed by March 26.

The property at 380 Arniell stands near Old Town Camarillo, just north of the 101, across from an aging shopping center in line for redevelopment in the next decade. "Please pray for God's wisdom and for us to trust him," said Pastor Johnson.

First Lutheran Church of Camarillo submitted the offer for sale in mid-December. After years of declining membership, the church was at a cross-roads. The congregation chose to sell the site to the AFLC congregation because of its Lutheran emphasis and it's recent history of growth.
 
Good Shepherd, since it began in September 2000, has met in rented facilities in Camarillo. When the church began, members gathered at the Camarillo Community Center near Carmen and Ponderosa before moving to 99 South Glenn Drive in Old Town in 2003. Most recently the congregation has been meeting at Tierra Linda Elementary School in the Mission Oaks area of Camarillo, at 1201 Woodcreek Road. Worship continues at Tierra Linda every Sunday at 8:45 and 11 a.m.

The church has offices on Mobile Avenue.

Good Shepherd meets to vote on Thrivent loan offer
Congregation gathers March 7 to consider $900,000 loan for 380 Arniell Campus. 

February 21, 2010 -- Good Shepherd is drawing closer to purchasing its first church campus.

Good Shepherd's church family meets Sunday, March 7, to discuss and likely vote on the details of a $900,000 loan being offered by Thrivent for Lutherans. The meeting will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Approval of the loan would open the doors for the church to buy the property located at 380 Arneill Road in Camarillo. The 3.4-acre campus includes four buildings: a sanctuary, a fellowship hall, a two-story school building, and a pre-school building. All are welcome to attend, all members in good standing are eligible to vote. The meeting will be led by church president Mike Drews.

Mark Hiepler, one of Good Shepherd's founding members, has been negotiating with staff from Thrivent for Lutherans since early January. The terms discussed include 20 to 25-year terms with between 5.5 and 7.0 percent interest. The loan would cover the $795,000 property and $105,000 in addition to make needed improvements and provide for long-deferred maintenance problems.

"From the beginning, when we started praying about this in August," said Pastor Jim Johnson, "I wasn't sure about it. I felt that God was leading us to build a congregation without a church building. But after months of prayer, and just watching how God opened these doors, the Lord got my attention. It seems to me that God has been in the middle of this. He's used Scripture passages such as Isaiah 45:1-8 to convince me: I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness -- secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord."

The congregation met on January 10 to pray and discuss the offer from First Lutheran to consider the purchase of it's four-building property.  First Lutheran submitted the offer for sale in mid-December. After years of declining membership, the congregation is at a cross-roads. The property at 380 Arniell stands near Old Town Camarillo, just north of the 101, across from an aging shopping center in line for redevelopment in the next decade. "Please pray for God's wisdom and for us to trust him," said Pastor Johnson.
 
Good Shepherd, since it began in September 2000, has met in rented facilities in Camarillo. Most recently the congregation has gathered at Tierra Linda Elementary School in the Mission Oaks area of Camarillo, at 1201 Woodcreek Road. So far, its two worship gatherings run at 8:45 and 11 a.m. The church has offices at 360 Mobile Avenue in central Camarillo.

Good Shepherd votes to purchase new campus
Church awaits word on financing; next steps include praying for a loan for the 380 Arniell Campus. 

January 11, 2010 -- The vote to move to purchase a four-building campus in the middle of Camarillo was decisive in early January.

Good Shepherd members voted, 37-0, to purchase a three-acre campus to serve as a headquarters for its growing ministry. The vote, held at an official church meeting on Sun., Jan. 10, came after a two-hour meeting after worship services that morning. Now it's time to pursue a loan. The church, after its vote, awaits confirmation from the Lord, looking for God's provision of financing of approximately $900,000.

"It seems like God is in this," said Good Shepherd pastor Jim Johnson, who watched members come to a peace about pursuing property offered at 380 Arneill for approximately $800,000. "The next step won't be easy," he said. "We're awaiting word on the loan in the next few days." 

Good Shepherd president Mike Drews led a congregational meeting for members and friends, January 10, to discuss the offer from First Lutheran Church of Camarillo. First Lutheran submitted the offer for sale in mid-December. Several years of declining membership have forced the church to consider the move. The property at 380 Arniell stands near Old Town Camarillo, just north of the 101, across from an aging shopping center in line for redevelopment in the next decade.

"Please pray for God's wisdom and for us to trust him as we pursue financing," said Pastor Johnson.

Currently a pre-school with about 25 children operates on the campus, and Good Shepherd hopes to continue that ministry if the purchase goes through. Another tenant, a care facility that provides training for learning disabled adults, rents the two-story school building at 380 Arneill. Good Shepherd also would hope to see that non-profit ministry continue if the purchase is completed. "We support and encourage those kinds of ministries in Camarillo," said Pastor Johnson. "We stand behind that partnership." The state-sponsored tenant has an active two-year lease on the property.
 
Good Shepherd, since it began in September 2000, has met in rented facilities near the Camarillo Community Center, then also at 99 South Glenn Drive in Old Town, and most recently at Tierra Linda Elementary School in the Mission Oaks area of Camarillo, at 1201 Woodcreek Road. Worship continues at Tierra Linda every Sunday at 8:45 and 11 a.m. The church has offices on Mobile Avenue.

The congregation hopes to secure a loan by January 31.

CHURCH FAMILY MEETS TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF AVAILABLE CHURCH PROPERTY

NEW INTERNS COMING FOR SUMMER  
GOOD SHEPHERD bRINGS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO HELP WITH OUTREACH 

May 17, 2009 -- Good Shepherd Church welcomes two new summer interns to its ministry team for the summer.

Bible school graduates Naomi Tuura and Naomi Finney join ministry assistants Chad Friestad and Jared Langness for eight weeks of evangelism andoutreach. Naomi Tuura, a student at Northwestern College in Minnesota, returns to Camarillo after a great internship experience last year. The 23-year-old student from St. James, Minnesota, served with Good Shepherd last year, working in sports ministry, small groups and youth ministry. Naomi Finney, a native of Friday Harbor, Washington, joins the Good Shepherd team for the first time. A long-time pilot and a graduate of AFLBS in Plymouth, MN, "Naomi brings a tender heart to the table," said Good Shepherd pastor Jim Johnson.

Home missions director Paul Nash recommended Ms. Finney for service and she will focus on girls ministry and children's outreach. "She had two experiences with summer Barnabas Teams here," said Johnson. "We're glad to have her for the whole summer."

Good Shepherd's summer teams will focus on Vacation Bible School, door-to-door convassing and four weeks of sports ministry, including Kids Olympics, a week of Baseball clinics, a basketball day clinic and a week of sports conditioning. "We want to offer anything we can to help build character in kids and build bridges with parents," said Pastor Jim.

ADJUSTED SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE 
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE TO OFFER 8:45, 10:00 AND 11:00 A.M. OPTIONS 

May 13, 2009 -- Good Shepherd's elders and church council recently decided to adjust it's Sunday worship services for the summer. The church will meet Sunday mornings at Tierra Linda School at 8:45 (Foundations), 10:00 (Bible classes for all ages) and 11:00 a.m. (Fresh Start). 

"This should enable us to meet needs for more people better," said Pastor Jim. Adding an extra 15 minutes between Sunday School classes and the second service will open doors for better teaching and superior coordination. 

The church council and leadership team continues to look for an open door to start Saturday night or Sunday night services in Camarillo.  


BUILDING BRIDGES AT EASTER  
GOOD SHEPHERD HOLDS GATHERING AT BEACH AND LOCAL VINEYARD 

Mar. 17, 2009 -- In an effort to build bridges during Easter Weekend, Good Shepherd is planning alternative worship gatherings at a local vineyard and an area beach.

On the Friday night before Easter, April 10, the growing Camarillo church will hold its Good Friday service at Bella Victorian Vineyard, 1735 Pancho Road, near Camarillo's Conejo Memorial Cemetery, and next door to the church's site for "Christmas at the Barn."

On Easter morning, April 12, Good Shepherd holds an Easter Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., at Mugu Rock Beach, just east of the Mugu Naval Station, on the Pacific Coast Highway. Good Shepherd will also hold a 10:00 a.m. service that day at its normal worship venue, Tierra Linda School, 1201 Woodcreek Road, near the Mission Oaks Vons Store.

"We're trying to make the gospel of Jesus more accessible," said Pastor Jim Johnson. "Some people aren't willing to step into traditional churches, and even our long-time believers like the outdoor aspect of worship."    

YOUTH WORKER'S FATHER GAINS PROMOTION
LONG-TIME MISSIONARY TO ECUADOR BILL LACKEY COMPLETES HIS WORK 

Jan. 25, 2009 --Many of you have been praying for the family of long-time intern Liz Lackey this year. After a four-year battle with cancer, Bill passed on to glory Friday night at their apartment at the World Mission Prayer League headquarters in downtown Minneapolis at 10:08 p.m.

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