Thursday, December 31, 2020

Update from Good Shepherd (January 1, 2021)

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 continuing our series on Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  The schedule can be found at this link.
Bible Matters is a discussion group is on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.  The topic for January 6 is "Suggestions for meditating on God's word."

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!

Private Confession & Absolution
For anyone who desires assurance of the forgiveness over the sins that grieve them, Private Confession & Absolution will be available at church on Monday, January 4, 6:30-8:30 PM.  No appointment is necessary.  Private Confession & Absolution is available at other times by appointment.

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."  The service from December 27 is here: Good Shepherd Divine Service - Dec. 27th, 2020 - YouTube
         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.

DO YOU LIKE US?
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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,
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.
BIBLE MATTERS on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG

www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com   

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