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.
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS -- SATURDAY
This Saturday, December 7 from 9:00-11:00 AM, all children from ages 3 through 6th grade are invited to our Christmas for Kids celebration. For more details and for registration, see this link: http://goodshepherdnovi.org/christmas_for_kids_registration
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS -- SATURDAY
This Saturday, December 7 from 9:00-11:00 AM, all children from ages 3 through 6th grade are invited to our Christmas for Kids celebration. For more details and for registration, see this link: http://goodshepherdnovi.org/christmas_for_kids_registration
CHRISTMAS DECORATION
While Christmas for Kids is going on, adults will be decorating the church for Christmas, Saturday, December 7 from 9:00-11:00 AM. We will have snacks available and enjoy fellowship with each other.
CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
Postcards are available for you to give or to mail to people to invite them to our Christmas services. You are also encouraged to share Facebook posts or send people to Good Shepherd's web page for information about our Christmas schedule. Outreach is the job of all of us, and this good news of great joy which is meant for all people should be made known to all people.
Christmas cookie exchange
On Sunday, December 15, members who are interested should bring 2 - 4 dozen Christmas cookies or baked goods. We will have plates available to choose a few dozen cookies so That you have a nice cookie assortment to take home and enjoy.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Christmas poinsettias will be available to purchase and take home after the children’s Christmas service 12/22. Cost will be $10. Donations can be given to Susan Shipe, Cathy Mowers, or place the money in an envelope in the offering plate marked “Poinsettia.” There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Room.
ADVENT VESPERS
We prepare for the coming of the Savior with repentance as we prayerfully, quietly, and eagerly await our Savior. Our Advent Vespers services focus on the promises made by God which have been fulfilled in the coming of our Savior. This year's Advent theme is: Advent Messages from Isaiah.
December 11 – Advent brings a call to repentance. (Isaiah 40:3-8)
December 18 – Advent points to a person. (Isaiah 40:9-11)
A supper will be served at 6:00 PM (free will offering). Vespers begins at 7:00 PM.
On Sunday, December 15, members who are interested should bring 2 - 4 dozen Christmas cookies or baked goods. We will have plates available to choose a few dozen cookies so That you have a nice cookie assortment to take home and enjoy.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Christmas poinsettias will be available to purchase and take home after the children’s Christmas service 12/22. Cost will be $10. Donations can be given to Susan Shipe, Cathy Mowers, or place the money in an envelope in the offering plate marked “Poinsettia.” There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Room.
ADVENT VESPERS
We prepare for the coming of the Savior with repentance as we prayerfully, quietly, and eagerly await our Savior. Our Advent Vespers services focus on the promises made by God which have been fulfilled in the coming of our Savior. This year's Advent theme is: Advent Messages from Isaiah.
December 11 – Advent brings a call to repentance. (Isaiah 40:3-8)
December 18 – Advent points to a person. (Isaiah 40:9-11)
A supper will be served at 6:00 PM (free will offering). Vespers begins at 7:00 PM.
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 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
NOTES from Huron Valley Lutheran High School (HVL)
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Christmas Concert - Dec 15
You are invited to join us for our annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 PM in the HVL gymnasium.
Christmas Concert - Dec 15
You are invited to join us for our annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 PM in the HVL gymnasium.
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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