Greetings!
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Divine Services are Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School is on Sundays at 8:45 AM.
Adult Bible Class is on Sundays at 8:45 AM
Adult Bible Class will be working our way through the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. We will consider how God worked in the life of David who foreshadows the Son of David. NOTE: Wednesday classes are suspended until January 8.
OPEN FORUM / VOTERS' MEETING
THIS SUNDAY (November 24) after church, Good Shepherd will have an Open Forum to present the proposed budget for 2020 and to discuss plans for various committees, in hopes to involve more people in the ministry at Good Shepherd. All confirmed members are invited and encouraged to participate. A continental breakfast will be available. The voters of Good Shepherd will meet after church to formally adopt our plans based on our discussions at the Open Forum, and to elect Church Council officers.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Our Thanksgiving Vespers will be on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 PM. God has so freely and generously given us all of our needs – both physical and spiritual. We recognize his goodness to us in this annual Thanksgiving service.
THIS SUNDAY (November 24) after church, Good Shepherd will have an Open Forum to present the proposed budget for 2020 and to discuss plans for various committees, in hopes to involve more people in the ministry at Good Shepherd. All confirmed members are invited and encouraged to participate. A continental breakfast will be available. The voters of Good Shepherd will meet after church to formally adopt our plans based on our discussions at the Open Forum, and to elect Church Council officers.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Our Thanksgiving Vespers will be on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 PM. God has so freely and generously given us all of our needs – both physical and spiritual. We recognize his goodness to us in this annual Thanksgiving service.
MICHIGAN RIGHT TO LIFE PETITION
Through Sunday, December 1, you will have an opportunity to sign a petition, if you choose, to support a ballot measure which would outlaw the dismemberment of unborn children. This is different than the heartbeat bill which several states have already passed. (Michigan, in fact, has a stricter law on the books which is sadly not really enforced.) This bill, if it should become law, would outlaw the dismembering of unborn children in the process of aborting them. If you don't know what that really entails, I am sure you can find a description online—viewer beware. There are several petitions which will be available to sign; be sure you find one which is designated for the county in which you live.
While Good Shepherd, the WELS, and your pastor make no official endorsement of a particular political party or candidate, we will take a stand on moral issues since God's word deals directly with those. We believe, teach, and confess that murder is wrong (5th Commandment), even if that is the murder of a person yet unborn. This petition encourages a law which upholds that belief. Nevertheless, each individual is free to act (that is, to sign the petition or not) as you choose.
NOTES from Huron Valley Lutheran High School (HVL)
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HVL Giving Tuesday, December 3
All friends and supporters of HVL are invited to participate in a special day of giving! Last year over $100,000 was raised in this campaign to support the ongoing ministry at HVL of “Preparing Students for Life”. A few generous donors have already stepped forward and offered to match a portion of the gifts given for “Giving Tuesday”. Our prayer is that through the generosity of HVL supporters we will be able to meet our goal of raising $100,000, which would keep us on track with our budgeted needs. To participate in this special event, go to our website between November 11 and December 3, at www.HVLHS.org and click on “Giving Tuesday”. If you are interested in being a matching donor for this event, please call 734-525-0160. Thank you for all your support!
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
There will be a lot going on in December, so here is a glance at what the schedule is. If any times or dates should change, you will be notified. If you have any questions, call the church office.
December 2 Private Confession & Absolution – 7:00-9:00 PM
December 4 Mid-Week Advent (Supper – 6:00 PM; Vespers – 7:00 PM)
December 7 Church Decoration for Christmas – 9:00 AM
December 7 Christmas for Kids – 9:00-11:00 AM
December 7 Sunday School Christmas rehearsal (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM; lunch provided)
December 11 Mid-Week Advent (Supper – 6:00 PM; Vespers – 7:00 PM)
December 15 Sunday School Christmas rehearsal (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM; lunch provided)
December 18 Mid-Week Advent (Supper – 6:00 PM; Vespers – 7:00 PM)
December 21 Sunday School Christmas dress rehearsal (9:00 - 10:30 AM)
December 22 Children's Christmas pageant – 10:00 AM
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 7:00 PM
December 25 Christmas Day Festival Service – 10:00 AM
OFFICE HOURS
Regular office hours at Good Shepherd will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. While there may be some flexibility to this schedule, we will try to keep it as regular as possible.
Regular office hours at Good Shepherd will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. While there may be some flexibility to this schedule, we will try to keep it as regular as possible.
BAD WEATHER POLICY FOR SERVICES AT GOOD SHEPHERD
We will always have services as scheduled at Good Shepherd. Since I live across the parking lot, I can get to the church no matter how bad the weather gets. Even if the service is just me and my family, we will be here. For everyone else, please use your God-given common sense to determine whether or not you will get on the road to attend any service when the weather is bad. We don't want anyone to risk his or her life to be here. But if you do venture out, the scheduled service will take place. It may be only a handful with a cappella singing and/or spoken liturgy, but we will be here.
Bible Classes and meetings may be canceled due to weather. Check your email regarding announcements to see if any of those scheduled events is canceled. If there is no email about it, it is not canceled. But again, use common sense to determine if you can make it, and call the pastor to let him know if you will not be coming.
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God bless you.
In Christ,
God bless you.
In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder
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SUNDAY SCHOOL -- Sundays at 8:45 AM.
ADULT BIBLE CLASS -- Sundays at 8:45 AM
DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
41415 W. Nine Mile Road
Novi, Michigan 48375-4306
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Divine Services -- Sundays at 10:00 AM
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