Greetings!
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Divine Services are at 10:00 AM on Sundays, in person and on Facebook Live. Share our services and invite friends to tune in.
Sunday School is on Sundays at 8:45 AM.
Adult Bible Class is on Sundays at 8:45 AM. We are starting a series on Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The schedule can be found at this link.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
We will be having our Christmas services as usual this year. Here is the schedule:
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service -- December 24, 7:00 PM
Christmas Day Festival Service -- December 25, 10:00 AM
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT THE FARM (MSU EXTENSION)
“Holiday Lights at the Farm” at the MSU Extension (12 Mile and Meadowbrook Roads) will be December 17-21, 5:00-10:00 PM. The cost is $10 per vehicle. Drive on through to check out Good Shepherd's display!
We will also need helping hands to take down the lights and to return our Nativity scene to Good Shepherd. That particular day and time has not been determined yet, but it will take place December 22-24 or 27.
VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
COVID has put a damper on a number of Christmas traditions and outings that we attend. You may still attend a number of Christmas concerts, although they will be virtual. Here are a couple you can enjoy.
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary – archived from Sunday, December 13 (2020 Christmas at the Seminary on Livestream.)
Martin Luther College – 2019 Christmas Concert (https://livestream.com/mlc-streams/events/8839343/videos/199656698)
PEERING INTO 2021
>>> Offering Envelopes have been prepared. Each confirmed member of Good Shepherd should have a box of envelopes at church already. If you don't have one (which is possible because of a glitch with labels), please contact the Pastor.
>>> Bible Reading for the year can follow this schedule. This enables you to read through the entire Bible in a year, including the Gospels twice. If you would prefer a less aggressive schedule, you can find a "Through my Bible in Three Years" brochure at church.
>>> A Bible Information Class will begin on Monday, January 11 (7:00-8:30 PM). This class covers basic Christian doctrine for any level of familiarity with the Bible. It is a valuable refresher for long-time members, and it is an excellent way for anyone to get to know the Bible's teachings even if you feel like you know none of them. There is no cost. Contact the church (welsnovi@aol.com) to register. Good Shepherd members: Consider whom you might bring to this class!
>>> Bible Matters is a discussion group. We will resume our discussions on Wednesday, January 6 at 7:00 PM. Topics will be announced later.
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon.
The pastor will be in his office unless a meeting has been scheduled elsewhere (consult the weekly schedule). The pastor is also available by appointment. Call or text (248-719-5218). You may also email (welsnovi@aol.com), but the response may be slower.
CONCERNING PASTORAL CARE
Besides Facebook Live and YouTube, you can find the pastor's sermons archived on this blog. You can use the search bar to find a particular date, day of the Church Year, or Scripture reference.
Pastor Schroeder will be available for private devotions, Holy Absolution, and Holy Communion to members in small groups or to individuals. You may call to set up an appointment at any time. Visits by appointment can be done either at church or at your home.
If you want to ask for intercessions for loved ones, we will certainly remember them in our prayers, too. If your loved one has no pastor, ask if they would like Pastor Schroeder to visit them.
GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
Feel free to share the videos. For other services, do a search for "Good Shepherd Novi."
Bulletins for services can be downloaded from here (scroll down):
OFFERINGS
While we may not be meeting for worship, we do have financial obligations to meet. You may either mail your offering into Good Shepherd, or you can set up your offering to be transferred electronically from your bank. If you are interested in the automatic transfer of funds for your offering, please contact the church at (248) 349-0565 or welsnovi@aol.com.
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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,
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
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM (We also stream on Facebook Live )
SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE CLASS on Sundays at 8:45 AM.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service -- December 24, 7:00 PM
Christmas Day Festival Service -- December 25, 10:00 AM
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
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