Thursday, June 12, 2025

Update from Good Shepherd (June 12, 2025)

Greetings!

SUMMER SCHEDULE 

Divine Service is Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes resume in September.

          The summer schedule will run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible Class. Divine Services will be at 10:00 AM.
          If you will be away for the weekend, alternative local options include St. Paul's (17810 Farmington Road, Livonia) which offers a service on Thursdays at 6:30 PM; St. Peter's (1343 Penniman Ave., Plymouth) which offers a service on Mondays at 7:00 PM; and Peace (9415 Merriman Ave., Livonia) which offers a service on Mondays at 7:00 PM.
          If you are traveling, consult the WELS Church Locator to find a WELS church near your destination. You may want to call to confirm the worship time(s) as their schedule may change for the summer months.

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

SUMMER SERMON SERIES
          On the Sundays in July and August, we will meditate on the Lord’s Prayer.

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.

          Update: Paving on west-bound 9 Mile Road continues.

OPEN FORUM HIGHLIGHTS (June)

>    The renovation of the kitchen at the church has been completed!  A few additional amenities are expected.  A portable coffee bar will likely be purchased in the near future.  Many thanks to Bob W., Ken D., Mark H., Jim D., Ken R., and probably others.

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

            Family Fun Night with a Food Truck – August 7 (6:00 – 8:00 PM)

            BBQ Thursdays – We are looking for some people to host an evening in your backyard with members of Good Shepherd.  It is a relaxing evening among friends.

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 got one final look.  The windows, original since 1991, are single-paned and should be replaced with double-paned windows.  Regardless of any replacement for the windows, they will need to be re-caulked.  Action, based on feedback, will likely take place in July.    

>  We plan to replace the existing water fountain with a filling station.

>  Members are encouraged to invite and bring friends to church.  If someone is reluctant to come to church, the pastor is willing to meet people in a different setting to address any questions or concerns people have about church, the Bible, or other matters.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
           Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the Divine Service from  June 8, 2025: 
Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, June 8, 2025

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
          The pastor will be a little looser in observing formal office hours in the summer (usually, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon). During the summer months, it is more enjoyable to read outside than in the office, weather permitting. 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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SUMMER SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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

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