Current News And Events

Only half a year after opening, the GSMC is now providing many services
with plans for many more. Read about them and see Where can you fit in?

With $15,000 raised at the last rummage sale a some more leftover in the account,

the Missions Committee got to work divvying up those funds to worthy missions.

It's a big newsletter, I know, but be sure to keep scrolling down to the GSMC needs area. The community in El Cajon needs our help, especially in the coming hot months. Check it out and give regularly.  

The youth group is going to Mexico for their Mission Trip. They are raising money to fund the building of a home for a family in desperate need. And there are ways for you to help!
1) Every dollar you put in the baskets for coffee and donuts is going to this fund.
2) You can hire this team to do work around your home.
3) Or feel free to write a tax deductible donation for supplies.
Any questions, please contact Sharon Russo.

Show Your Pride - Join the Foothills Reconciling Fellowship at the San Diego Pride Parade to support the LGBTQ community. The parade will step off at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, in Hillcrest. For complete details and to find out how to be part of the contingent, contact Suzanne Vattuone or sign up on the patio between services.

Do you have an extra bike in your garage to donate? A Woman's Adult Bicycle for an un-sheltered member of the Good Shepherd Church and guest of the Bethlehem Food Pantry is needed. The member's bicycle was recently stolen and it is her sole means of transportation. Pick up can be arranged. Contact Susan Naslund (619) 490-3855.

Fight cancer with other east county Methodists at Relay for Life of East County on June 23-24 at Cuyamaca College. It's not too late to sign up to walk the track or make a donation or dedicate a luminaria bag. Join up with "Methodists in Motion" for a great cause and enjoy a carnival-themed event with games, live bands, and onsite fundraisers. You can donate or sign up by clicking here. Send questions to Lisa Stewart who is on the event planning committee.

The Foothills sanctuary will be filled with a very joyful noise all morning long as all of our music ministries will be on full display. Hear the bells ring and the sounds of choirs of all ages and sizes sing praise on Music Appreciation Sunday, June 24.

For the 4 Sundays of August and the first Sunday of September, Foothills will be meeting for only one hour of worship at 10 am. Each Sunday will have a different special event or presentation along with a great hybrid style of worship blending our traditional and contemporary services into one. Look forward to seeing your fellow Foothillians from the other service in the pews this summer!

This year we celebrate Foothills' 60th anniversary with a '60's themed auction: "Feelin' Groovy."
This year's Auction will be held on Saturday Sept 29th from 6 - 10 pm at the newly remodeled Ronald Reagan Community Center in El Cajon. Tickets are $35.00 until 9/16 and $40.00 thereafter. Ticket sales are live online and will be on the patio after worship in late August. Your ticket includes a catered dinner (please 'note' on your payment if you need a vegetarian option) and entertainment provided by Ideas Rock N Roll Trio. We will have silent and live auction items as well as opportunity drawings throughout the evening.
If you or anyone you know has products or services (new items only) that you would like to donate to this years auction, please contact Jody Murray @ (619) 997-6132.
Feel free to contact Lianne Moss @ (619) 384-3890 with any questions. The auction committee is looking forward to seeing all you cool cats decked out in your funky threads at Feelin' Groovy!

It's time for a new updated directory!
This is the perfect opportunity for a new family photo, and all families will receive an 8x10 photo and a full color directory for FREE! Sign-ups for your time slot will be available on the patio after services, and will continue every Sunday through June 24. You can also contact Sue Ranck in the church office to schedule (619) 670-4009.
Pictures will be taken at Foothills from June 26 - July 20.

Pick up a registration form and flyer at church. Check the Foothills website for an online version that will be available starting May 16. Volunteer applications are available on the patio and in the church offices and soon online. Both camps are offered July 23-27. VBS is 9am-12noon and Musical Theater Camp is 1-4pm. Sign up for one or both & enjoy a special week of fun at Foothills!

New Entra Casa is a transitional living and support situation for women rejoining society after incarceration. They are inviting the public to an open house to see the "home where women come to change their lives" on June 24 at 2:30 pm. Food, music and testimonials from residents will highlight the event. If you have any questions or would like to get involved with the New Entra Casa mission, please contact Rosemary Bentley.