Greetings!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME – March 14Once again, we will “spring forward” from Saturday into Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 AM. Generally, that means people lose an hour of sleep. A helpful suggestion: Move your clock ahead in the afternoon on Saturday and then go to bed according to the updated time. That allows you to get your full night’s sleep and wake up refreshed for Sunday School, Adult Bible Class, and the Divine Service.
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. On March 14, we begin a new series entitled, "Elephants in the Room: Evolution vs. the Message of Scripture." The schedule can be found here.
Lenten Vespers -- Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (through March 24). You can see the schedule here.
Adult Bible Class is on Sundays at 8:45 AM. On March 14, we begin a new series entitled, "Elephants in the Room: Evolution vs. the Message of Scripture." The schedule can be found here.
Lenten Vespers -- Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (through March 24). You can see the schedule here.
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.
Good Shepherd 40th Anniversary Photo Compilation
This year is the 40th anniversary of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church! To commemorate the occasion we would like to put together a compilation of photos to develop into a video. If you're interested, please find photos of your time with the congregation that you would like to share and email them to Brian Wilder, Pastor, or Dan LeFevre so we can compile them into a video. Also, if anyone has experience developing a video for this type of project and would like to assist in the creation any help would be greatly appreciated!
This is the absolute final call for photos. Photos submitted after March 21 will be gratefully received, but may not be able to be used.
EASTER FOR KIDS
Easter for Kids will be a do-it-yourself event, after participants pick up their materials from Good Shepherd. The pick-up date will be Saturday, March 27 (9:00-11:00 AM). Registration forms are now available in paper and online -- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - EASTER For Kids REgistration (goodshepherdnovi.org). Please share the link and invite family and friends to participate!
ADULT BIBLE CLASS – NEW SERIES
“ELEPHANTS IN THE ROOM” – Evolution vs. The Message of Scripture begins on March 14. Classes begin at 8:45 AM
One of the great wars being waged against the Christian faith today is done by attacking the biblical teaching of creation. Many within the Church have tried to find a compromise between creation and science (evolution) called theistic evolution. This Bible study (the schedule is here) compares scriptural teaching with theistic evolution and shows that theistic evolution ends up compromising, not just biblical creation but all the major teachings of Scripture: the nature of God’s original perfect creation, the origin and perfect nature of the first humans, the fall into sin, sin’s curse on creation, God’s plan of salvation for sinners, the saving work of Jesus Christ, and the source of “right and wrong.”
Each lesson begins with a study of Scripture and then compares that with the teachings of theistic evolutionists presented in their own words.
The book “Elephants in the Room: Evolution vs. The Message of Scripture” may prove beneficial for your studies with this class. If you are interested in purchasing a copy ($16), please order it by March 7 so that you can get it quickly. Confirm your order with Pastor Schroeder. Checks can be made payable to Good Shepherd.
CONCERNING PASTORAL CARE
Pastor Schroeder is 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.
One of the great wars being waged against the Christian faith today is done by attacking the biblical teaching of creation. Many within the Church have tried to find a compromise between creation and science (evolution) called theistic evolution. This Bible study (the schedule is here) compares scriptural teaching with theistic evolution and shows that theistic evolution ends up compromising, not just biblical creation but all the major teachings of Scripture: the nature of God’s original perfect creation, the origin and perfect nature of the first humans, the fall into sin, sin’s curse on creation, God’s plan of salvation for sinners, the saving work of Jesus Christ, and the source of “right and wrong.”
Each lesson begins with a study of Scripture and then compares that with the teachings of theistic evolutionists presented in their own words.
The book “Elephants in the Room: Evolution vs. The Message of Scripture” may prove beneficial for your studies with this class. If you are interested in purchasing a copy ($16), please order it by March 7 so that you can get it quickly. Confirm your order with Pastor Schroeder. Checks can be made payable to Good Shepherd.
CONCERNING PASTORAL CARE
Pastor Schroeder is 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 Sunday, March 7 is here: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, March 7 2021 - 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.
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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!
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!
BAD WEATHER POLICY FOR SERVICES AT GOOD SHEPHERD
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 cappella singing and/or spoken liturgy, but we will be here.
Bible Classes and meetings may be canceled due to weather. Check your email regarding announcements to see if any of those scheduled events is canceled. If there is no email about it, it is not canceled. 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.
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.
LENTEN VESPERS, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (through March 24).
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