Greetings!
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Our Divine Services are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Thursday services at 3:30 PM are also offered, but call or text to confirm you are coming (248-719-5218). If no one calls to confirm their attendance, he may not be at the church. After today (December 13), the Thursday afternoon worship option will be suspended until 2019.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Our Sunday School & Adult Bible Class meet at 8:45 AM.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Our Sunday School & Adult Bible Class meet at 8:45 AM.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REHEARSAL
In order to prepare for our Sunday School Children's Christmas service (December 16), our final dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 15; 9:00 - 11:00 AM. This includes our Christmas party.
Children's Christmas service-- Sunday, December 16; 10:00 AM
ADULT BIBLE CLASS — St. Paul's Epistles to Timothy
What does God expect of his church? What does God desire for worship? What are the qualifications and responsibilities of a pastor? These are the questions St. Paul addresses in his letter to protegee, Timothy. Having trained Timothy for years, St. Paul entrusted Timothy to serve as the pastor of the church at Ephesus. Paul's instructions teach us what the ministry is supposed to look like. These instructions still apply to Christ's Church today. December 16 2 Timothy 1-2 (Guard your faith and your teaching) December 23 2 Timothy 3-4 (Faithfulness in a faithless world)
ADULT BIBLE CLASS — St. Paul's Epistles to Timothy
What does God expect of his church? What does God desire for worship? What are the qualifications and responsibilities of a pastor? These are the questions St. Paul addresses in his letter to protegee, Timothy. Having trained Timothy for years, St. Paul entrusted Timothy to serve as the pastor of the church at Ephesus. Paul's instructions teach us what the ministry is supposed to look like. These instructions still apply to Christ's Church today. December 16 2 Timothy 1-2 (Guard your faith and your teaching) December 23 2 Timothy 3-4 (Faithfulness in a faithless world)
In our prayers....
While we offer up prayers for specific requests in our services, petitions and intercessions can be offered up throughout the week for continued concerns. Please continue to remember these in your prayers:
-- For Dale Peterson, father of Jeanette Schneider, who is still recovering from a second stroke
– For Jon Rumics, son of David & Diane Rumics, who is being treated for cancer.
– For the family of Oliver Barber, father of Terry Barber, who was called to eternal rest (11/23/2018)
While we offer up prayers for specific requests in our services, petitions and intercessions can be offered up throughout the week for continued concerns. Please continue to remember these in your prayers:
-- For Dale Peterson, father of Jeanette Schneider, who is still recovering from a second stroke
– For Jon Rumics, son of David & Diane Rumics, who is being treated for cancer.
– For the family of Oliver Barber, father of Terry Barber, who was called to eternal rest (11/23/2018)
ADVENT VESPERS
We prepare for the coming of the Savior with repentance as we prayerfully, quietly, and eagerly await our Savior. Our Advent Theme is: God's Faithful People Await the Coming of the Lord.
December 19 They Are Saved. (Matthew 1:18-25)
Dinner Church Council
We prepare for the coming of the Savior with repentance as we prayerfully, quietly, and eagerly await our Savior. Our Advent Theme is: God's Faithful People Await the Coming of the Lord.
December 19 They Are Saved. (Matthew 1:18-25)
Dinner Church Council
Join us on Wednesdays for Advent. Supper begins at 6:00 PM; Vespers begins at 7:00 PM.
POINSETTIAS
The Ladies of Good Shepherd has set out a sign-up sheet for Christmas poinsettias. A donation for the poinsettia, if you want to take one home after Christmas, is appreciated. Checks can be made out to Good Shepherd Worship Committee. Cash can be left in the collection plate but needs to be designated “poinsettias.” You are welcome to take yours home after the Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service.
POINSETTIAS
The Ladies of Good Shepherd has set out a sign-up sheet for Christmas poinsettias. A donation for the poinsettia, if you want to take one home after Christmas, is appreciated. Checks can be made out to Good Shepherd Worship Committee. Cash can be left in the collection plate but needs to be designated “poinsettias.” You are welcome to take yours home after the Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service.
HVL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This year’s HVL Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 16, beginning at 3:00 pm. Come worship the Christ-child with the HVL Choir, and Hawk Singers as they perform music for the season.
CHRISTMAS AT GOOD SHEPHERD
Children's Christmas Service – Sunday, December 16, 10:00 AM
Christmas Candlelight Service – Monday, December 24, 7:00 PM
Christmas Day Festival Service – Tuesday, December 25, 10:00 AM
Invite your family and friends!
JESUS CARES MINISTRIES: Worship at the Cross
Our first effort for Worship at the Cross did not have any attendees. We are being optimistic, suggesting that the hectic schedule of December left people not wanting to add another event to their month. We will try again on Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 PM.
Worship at the Cross is a service and a Sunday School class for people with special needs. These people, precious to Jesus, are often neglected.
Please continue to publicize this. If you know of anyone with special needs (e.g., Down Syndrome, Autism, et al.), please inform them of our Worship at the Cross efforts. Registration forms for Worship at the Cross can be found here: http://goodshepherdnovi.org/worship_at_the_cross/registration
You can find out more about Jesus Cares Ministries and Worship at the Cross at: http://www.tlha.org/jesus-cares-ministries .
SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE SERIES
A next session of our Sunday Night Bible Series will be Sunday, January 13 at 6:00 PM. This series, entitled “Eating God's Sacrifice,” explores the Lord's Supper portrayal in the Old Testament sacrifices. While the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper flows from the Passover, its roots and forgiveness come from all the Old Testament sacrifices. After viewing each DVD segment, Pastor Purdue and Pastor Schroeder will lead a discussion about the material which is in the DVD. All sessions will begin at 6:00 PM. These are intended to be interactive discussions as well as informational. Desserts and snacks will be served. All are welcome.
A next session of our Sunday Night Bible Series will be Sunday, January 13 at 6:00 PM. This series, entitled “Eating God's Sacrifice,” explores the Lord's Supper portrayal in the Old Testament sacrifices. While the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper flows from the Passover, its roots and forgiveness come from all the Old Testament sacrifices. After viewing each DVD segment, Pastor Purdue and Pastor Schroeder will lead a discussion about the material which is in the DVD. All sessions will begin at 6:00 PM. These are intended to be interactive discussions as well as informational. Desserts and snacks will be served. All are welcome.
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BAD WEATHER POLICY FOR SERVICES AT GOOD SHEPHERD
For future reference (or a reminder) here is the bad weather policy for Good Shepherd services:
We will always have services as scheduled at Good Shepherd. Since I live across the parking lot, I can get to the church no matter how bad the weather gets. Even if the service is just me and my family, we will be here. For everyone else, please use your God-given common sense to determine whether or not you will get on the road to attend any service when the weather is bad. We don't want anyone to risk his or her life to be here. But if you do venture out, the scheduled service will take place. It may be only a handful with a capella singing and/or spoken liturgy, but we will be here.
Bible Classes and meetings may be cancelled due to weather. Check your email regarding announcements to see if any of those scheduled events is cancelled. If there is no email about it, it is not cancelled. But again, use common sense to determine if you can make it, and call the pastor to let him know if you will not be coming.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder
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DIVINE SERVICES
Sundays at 10:00 AM
ADVENT VESPERS
Wednesdays, December 12, & 19, 7:00 PM
ADVENT VESPERS
Wednesdays, December 12, & 19, 7:00 PM
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays at 8:45 AM
ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Sundays at 8:45 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
41415 W. Nine Mile Road
Novi, Michigan 48375-4306
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