Thursday, August 17, 2023

Update from Good Shepherd (August 17, 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.  Tentative start date for Service Setting 2 is September 10.

NEW HYMN TUNE FOR AUGUST 20
          On Sunday, August 20, we will have hymn with a new tune tied to it. The hymn (#768) is entitled, "Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace." The tune which now accompanies it is "O Waly Waly," an English tune. You can listen to the tune (different lyrics than the hymn) here: (89) O waly, waly - John Rutter, Cambridge Singers - YouTube
          If you prefer, you can listen to James Taylor's version of it here: (89) James Taylor The Water Is Wide - YouTube

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 - ???)

NEW VIDEO FOR GOOD SHEPHERD
          Here is a video to introduce people to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Novi. Feel free to share it as much as you can.
          Shout out to Kaitlyn Cole for her work on its production!

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, August 13: 
(89) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, August 13, 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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