Update from Good Shepherd (May 8, 2025)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE 

Divine Service is Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Bible Class is on Sunday at 9:00 AM.  NOTE: There will be no class on May 11.
Bible Matters is on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  

CALENDAR: For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

FOREVER WITH THE LORD -- SHIRLEY BUCHANAN
          It has pleased Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, to call out of this world of sorrows our sister in Christ, Shirley Buchanan. Shirley was a faithful member of Lola Park from its earliest days. Now she worships in the glories of heaven. As of this writing, plans are still being finalized.  The last word is that the funeral will be at Good Shepherd on either Saturday or Monday.  There will be a visitation at Good Shepherd prior to the service, and there will be a luncheon to follow in the fellowship hall to follow.  An email blast will go out once the plans have been confirmed. 
          "I heard a voice from heaven say, 'Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'because they will rest from their labors, for their works follow them'” (Revelation 14:13).

ADULT BIBLE CLASS
          The prophet Malachi was the last prophet among the Old Testament writers. He prophesied about 400 BC. The next prophet from the Lord was John the Baptist, beginning his preaching about 29 AD. What was going on between these two prophets? Was God silent? Was he active? What was going on with God’s covenant and with God’s people?
          Our Bible study will consider “The Time Between the Testaments,” as the Lord was setting the stage for the coming of the Christ. The tentative schedule can be found here.  NOTE: There will be NO CLASS on Sunday, May 11.

BIBLE MATTERS
          Bible Matters is a topical discussion group that enables God’s people to become more comfortable in discussing matters of the Christian faith and more confident in defending the Bible’s teachings. We encourage open dialogue and welcome bold questions. All are welcome to consider how God’s word addresses various topics.
          Sessions will focus on the topic: The Resurrection Accounts in the Gospels. The resurrection of our Lord is recorded in each of the four Gospels. Each one gives an account with different details, as each account focuses on different emphases and had different initial audiences. Each deserves to be considered in its own context. The schedule can be found here.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
          On Sunday, May 18 after the service, we will have an ice cream social. We will also have a welcome to all who became members in the past few months. A cake will be served. If you would care to contribute toppings for the ice cream, a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

          The first step in getting our pictorial directory going is collecting information from all our members 18 and older.  You will find a form in your church mailbox which is to be completed and returned to Carol Casmer, our secretary.  You are encouraged to fill it out at church and turn it in right away so that it does not get lost.  If you need to take it home to look up some information, that is understandable.  But please try to return it as soon as possible to limit the number of follow-up phone calls that will need to be made.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION
           Be aware that west-bound traffic on 9 Mile Road is closed between Haggerty and Meadowbrook. There is no known date for the end of this project.

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (April)

>    The new cabinets for the renovation of the kitchen at the church have arrived!  Renovations of the church kitchen will begin shortly after Easter to allow us to use our existing kitchen for Easter breakfast.

>   Our Evangelism & Stewardship Committees met to set up some tentative dates of interest:

               May 18 -- Ice Cream Social (after church)
We welcome members to join us and to help plan these various events. Even if you take charge of one event, that will benefit us all.

>  Options to replace the windows in the chapel will get one final look at our Open Forum in June.  Opinions are welcome prior to that.  Inquiries can be made to Bob Wozniak.    

>  The water fountain in the hallway will be replaced with a filling station. 

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
           Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the Divine Service from May 4, 2025: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, May 5, 2025

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

            The pastor will try to hold formal office hours Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon. It should be noted that some meetings are scheduled for those times. It is best to call or text to confirm any meetings with the pastor (248-719-5218).

INTRODUCTION VIDEO FOR GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
          Here is a video to introduce people to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Novi. Share it as much as you can.

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In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

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REGULAR SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.
BIBLE CLASS -- Sundays at 9:00 AM.  

BIBLE MATTERS -- Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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