Thursday, August 10, 2023

Udpate from Good Shepherd (August 10, 2023)

Greetings!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
Divine Services
 -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

SERVICE SETTING 2
         In September, we will begin using Service Setting 2 in our new hymnal. In order to prepare for its use, we will be introducing parts of the liturgy on Sundays in August. Following the service, we will rehearse each part of the liturgy so that when we begin its usage in September we will be familiar with it.

DRINKS, APPETIZERS, AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL
          On Tuesday, August 15 at 7:00 PM, you are invited to a gathering at Ascension Brewing Company (42000 Grand River Avenue in Novi) to join the Church Council for a festive evening of drinks, appetizers, and conversation. While there are a few church business items to attend to (and we welcome your input), the evening is mainly a social gathering in the less-than-busy summer months. We hope you can join us!

SUMMER EVENTS
          These events serve both to unite our own members better and to connect with people from our community. Look for ways that you can help out to make each event a success. Let’s make the most of the opportunity for each event.
          SEPT 10 – Church Picnic at Fadool's house (Noon - ???)


LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER
          The regular schedule will soon resume. Sunday, September 10 will kick off many opportunities to study God’s word. We have been blessed with the freedom to meet, study, and discuss God’s word and how it applies both to ourselves and to our lives in a world which does not often welcome God’s word. Whether you are asking to find answers to your own questions or are asking how you might answer someone else’s questions or challenges, these classes will allow you to gain understanding and be more firmly rooted in the faith.

          Sunday School (age 3 – 6th grade) – 9:00 AM, Sundays (begins September 10)
          Adult Bible Class (grade 7 – adult) – 9:00 AM, Sundays (begins September 10)
          Bible Matters (a discussion group for adults) – 6:30 PM, Wednesday (begins September 13)
          Bible Information Class (for adults) – 7:00-8:30 PM, Mondays (begins September 11)
          Catechism Class (7th & 8th grade) – Day and time TBD

NOTE: If the schedule for the Bible Information Class does not agree with your schedule, please speak to Pastor Schroeder to see if another day and time can be arranged.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, July 30: 
(59) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, July 30, 2023 - YouTube

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
          The pastor will try to maintain regular office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM - Noon. However, the nice weather may lead him to read outside on his deck rather than sit in his office. To ensure the pastor’s availability, it is best to make an appointment. He is available by phone or text (248-719-5218). You may also email (welsnovi@aol.com), but the response may be slower.

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In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

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SUMMER SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class will resume on Sunday, September 10.
Bible Matters will resume on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com 

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