Thursday, August 28, 2025

Update from Good Shepherd (August 28, 2025)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Divine Service is Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School will resume on September 7, 9:00 AM.
Adult Bible Class will resume on September 7, 9:00 AM.
Bible Matters will resume on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 PM.

          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.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FALL SCHEDULE
Sunday School (ages 3 - 6th grade) will resume on September 7 at 9:00 AM.
Adult Bible Class (7th grade and older) will resume on September 7 at 9:00 AM.  We will study the book of Revelation.  A schedule can be found here.
Bible Matters (a discussion group for adults) will resume on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 PM. We will have an overview of the Minor Prophets.  A schedule can be found here.
Bible Information Class will begin on Monday, September 8 (7:00 - 8:30 PM).  A schedule will be posted soon.  You are encouraged to invite friends to this class.  A schedule can be found here.
6th Grade Bible History will begin in early September. Time and day to be announced soon.
Church picnic will be held at Good Shepherd on Sunday, September 14 after church.
Octoberfest, a celebration of the Lutheran Reformation, will be on Sunday, September 28.  Vespers will be at 5:00 PM, followed by a bratwurst dinner and a Luther Lecture.

Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, October 26 (3:00 - 5:00 PM).

SUMMER SERMON SERIES --  Meditations on the Lord's Prayer
Our final Sunday for our meditation on the Lord’s Prayer will be August 31. You can review the previous sermons at the following links.
          Our Father who art in heaven.
          Hallowed be thy name.
          Thy kingdom come.
          Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
          Give us this day our daily bread.
          Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
          Lead us not into temptation.

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. Paving on 9 Mile Road continues, but it looks like they are getting closer to completion.

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (August)

> Here are some dates for upcoming events. Please join us and invite friends to enjoy these events too.
          Church Picnic -- Sunday, September 14 at Good Shepherd
          Octoberfest, a celebration of the Lutheran Reformation – Sunday, September 28 at 5:00 PM.
          Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 26 (3:00 – 5:00 PM)
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.

>  We are still looking for more estimates to replace the windows in the chapel. With the seasons changing, so will the placement of the sun during our Divine Services.  Soon, it will not be blinding on the north side of the church which gives us more time to get the window replacement we want instead of a hurried solution.

>  Our projector has not been consistent in projecting.  Since it is better than ten years old, we are considering a replacement.  We are looking into getting a smart TV with interactive capabilities which allows HDMI input as well as ability to draw with a special, electronic pen.  This will allow for the pastor to continue to draw his map of Israel for Bible Class.  IYKYK.  (If you don’t know, come to Bible Class!)

>  Security cameras are being installed around the exterior of the church.  Thanks to Mark Casmer and Jake Vega-Miranda for getting these set up.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
           Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the Divine Service from August 24, 2025. Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, August 24, 2025

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS TO RESUME AFTER LABOR DAY
          For the most part, the pastor will be observing formal office hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon). Occasionally, duties will take him away from the office during these scheduled times, so you will still want 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.

DO YOU LIKE US?
          Look for Good Shepherd on Facebook. Then “LIKE” us for updates and other postings. Be sure to share posts with friends.

SHARE THIS POST!
          We desire as many as possible to rejoice in the Gospel which we proclaim and confess. Share the information from our weekly email blast, links to our web page, and even to the pastor's blog to let others know that we have a space in our congregation for them!

In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

==================

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Sunday School -- Sundays at 9:00 AM (begins Sept. 7)
Adult Bible Class -- Sundays at 9:00 AM (begins Sept. 7)
DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Bible Matters -- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (begins Sept. 3)

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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

No comments:

Post a Comment

Due to recurring spam, all comments will now be moderated. Please be patient.