REGULAR SCHEDULE
Our Divine Services are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Thursday services will be suspended until Thursday, May 2.
In place of Adult Bible Class and Sunday School, we will have our Easter breakfast (8:45-9:45 AM).
EASTER BREAKFAST
Easter is THIS SUNDAY (April 21). In order to make sure that we provide a hearty breakfast for all who join us and to keep our Easter breakfast free of charge, we encourage our members to contribute food for the morning. To RSVP for the Easter breakfast and to indicate what food you would bring, go to this Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d48a4a82eabfd0-easter
Thanks in advance for your willing participation. Also, bring family and friends. We want them to join us too!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
The schedule can be found here: http://goodshepherdnovi.org/events
The worship notes regarding each part of the Triduum can be found here: http://lutheransubject.blogspot.com/2019/04/worship-notes-triduum-2019.html
Regular office hours at Good Shepherd will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. While there may be some flexibility to this schedule, we will try to keep it as regular as possible.
ADULT BIBLE CLASS — Galatians
Our Adult Bible Class will read through St. Paul's letter to the Galatians. The main purpose of this letter was to offer correction and encouragement to a congregation which was convinced that human effort must be added to the Gospel promises to be assured of one's place in the kingdom of God. This is a constant struggle that we face, convinced that our salvation is somehow based on our performance or worthiness. This epistle, perhaps more than any other, teaches us what it means that we are saved “by faith alone.”
April 21 EASTER BREAKFAST
April 28 How do we exercise our Christian freedom? - Galatians 5:1-15
May 5 Examination of Catechumen / Catechism review
May 12 We are at the same time sinner and saint. - Galatians 5:16-26
May 19 Let us care for and encourage one another. - Galatians 6:1-18
SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE SERIES
Our next session for our Sunday Night Bible Series will be Sunday, May 5 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.
ADULT BIBLE CLASS REGARDING SUICIDE
“And She Was A Christian” is a book that was written by Pastor Peter Preus, a Lutheran pastor whose wife committed suicide. What hope is there for those who commit suicide? Is it an unforgivable sin? Is it the fast-track to hell? What comfort can be given to those who grieve over the loss of their loved one? How does one handle guilt, blame, or the shame of being associated with one who has killed himself? Sadly, too many people have acquaintance with such a tragic death.
Throughout the Wednesdays in May, we will meet at church, 7:00-8:30 PM to consider Scriptural ways to answer questions about suicide and to console those who grieve over the loss of loved ones who chose to end their own lives.
If you are interested in the book, “And She Was a Christian” ($25 each), sign up for a copy by the bulletin board in the fellowship hall—or send an email (welsnovi@aol.com). Copies will be here by Sunday, April 28 in case you want to read through the chapters before class.
REDFORD PREGNANCY CARE CENTER (RPCC)
The ladies of Immanuel Church, South Lyon (330 E. Liberty Street) are throwing a Baby Shower on May 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM to provide a few things needed for the RPCC. The donated items for RPCC will be given to mother's and their children. We are opening our doors and hearts by extending the invitation to the ladies of your congregations. They may start a collection of new or gently used items (refer to the attachment) to deliver to us before 11 AM shower. Fellowship, and a light lunch will be served, with a short presentation by a representative from RPCC.
WELS YOUTH RALLY
Join Us for the 2019 WELS Regional Youth Rally in West Virginia!
This year's regional Youth Rally will take place at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, from July 15-18th. The Michigan District and North Atlantic District will again be partnering on this project.
The event will be similar to the rallies held at Villanova in 2015 and at Xavier in 2017. Students and chaperones will have the chance to join fellow WELS members from around the country for worship, Bible study, games, exploring the West Virginia countryside, a trip to an amusement park, and much more!
You can find Rally information at welsyouth.net or simply click the link below.
https://mailchi.mp/16009c75a633/register-for-the-2019-wels-regional-youth-rally-in-west-virginia
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God bless you.
In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder
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DIVINE SERVICES
Sundays at 10:00 A
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays at 8:45 AM
ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Sundays at 8:45 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
41415 W. Nine Mile Road
Novi, Michigan 48375-4306
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Divine Services -- Sundays at 10:00 AM
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