Greetings!
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Our Divine Services are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON WORSHIP
An abbreviated service is conducted on Thursdays at 3:30 PM for the sake of members work on Sundays. Please call or text (248) 719-5218 Pastor Schroeder to let him know that you are coming. If no one calls to confirm their attendance, he may not be at the church. NOTE: These services will discontinue when we get to our summer schedule.
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Our summer schedule will be in place by the end of May, going into Memorial Day weekend. In the past, we have had a Monday evening service. This year, we are changing that to a Thursday evening service at 7:00 PM. The Thursday service will be the same readings and sermon as the upcoming Sunday. Our first Thursday service for the summer schedule will be Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 PM.
OFFICE HOURS
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.
WORK BEE
THIS SATURDAY (May 4), we will have a Work Bee at church beginning at 9:00 AM. We will be doing all we can to spruce up the church grounds, demonstrating to our community that we believe God's house deserves our best. Following a morning of work, we will all sit down for a taco lunch.
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.”
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 final session for the 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. These are intended to be interactive discussions as well as informational. 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.
The HVL Rummage Sale – (May 2, 3, & 4)
Clean, usable items can be brought to HVL from 9am-5pm on April 29 and 30 or by appointment by calling Huron Valley Lutheran High School at 734.525.0160. The sale will be Thursday and Friday, May 2-3 from 9am-5pm, and Saturday, May 4, from 9am-12 noon. Thank you in advance for your much appreciated donations. Please, NO upholstered furniture, computer equipment, TV'S, or electrical items that may not work.
We need LOTS of help pricing and sorting before the sale, as well as helping on the sale days. Even if you can only help for an hour or two it is greatly appreciated. Sign-up in the office at any time. Thank you very much for any help you can provide. HVL is located at 33740 Cowan Rd, Westland, MI 48185.
OPEN HOUSE -- Killarney Lutheran Camp
Killarney Lutheran Camp will be hosting an open house this Saturday, May 4 from 12--4 pm. She also wants you to know that the camp needs both male and female counselors, nurses and cooks for the 2019 summer camp sessions. Those interested must be 18 years or older. Also, if anyone would be willing to donate the use of their camper for a staff member for summer camp, please contact Julie Dostal at julie.campkillarney@gmail.com . Killarney Lutheran Camp is at 1200 Chisholm Rd, Onsted, MI 49265 in the Irish Hills.
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 AM
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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