Update from Good Shepherd (September 9, 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 and Adult Bible Class are Sundays at 8:45 AM. 

          Our Adult Bible Class will study the book of Daniel.  The tentative schedule can be found here.

          Bible Matters, a discussion group, will resume on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM.  The schedule of discussion topics can be found here.

          A Bible Information Class, which covers the basics of the Bible, will begin on Monday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 PM.  The schedule can be found here.

CHURCH PICNIC

          Good Shepherd's Church Picnic will round out the kick off Sunday (September 12) for Sunday School and Adult Bible Class.  Shortly after church, we will start grilling the meat for our meal.  Attendees will be asked to bring salads, side dishes, and desserts.  Beverages will be provided by the church.  The meal will be served around 11:30 AM or so.  A Sign-Up Genius form for RSVP and to bring dishes can be found here.  Please sign up to assure that we will have a variety of extras.  

PRIVATE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

          Private Confession and Absolution which was scheduled for Saturday, September 11 will be suspended.  Arrangements can be made for anyone who desires to make use of the rite. 

LADIES OF GOOD SHEPHERD RALLY
          On Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AM, the women and girls of Good Shepherd will join together at the church for fellowship and encouragement. We will consider various ways we can serve each other with care, concern, and camaraderie, as well as how we can serve our congregation at large. We can use get togethers like this to tighten the ties that bind us together and to aid one another in our Christian life. Guests are welcome, too. For more information, please speak with Georgene Kinsman.

COLLEGE STUDENTS

          If you are attending college, you might find your faith under a greater attack than it has been.  You need Jesus and a church to attend all the more during these years.  In order to ensure a connection with a congregation near your school and to maintain contact with Good Shepherd, we need your contact information while you are at school.  We will help you find a church in your area which is faithful to God's word.  You will also be supplied with devotional materials for your daily benefit.  Please email the church (welsnovi@aol.com) to update your contact information.

GOOD SHEPHERD 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK

         A pictorial retrospective of Good Shepherd has been produced and is at church. You are welcome to look through it. While there are many photos, there is also a lot of information about the history of the congregation. So, if you look at it, you will probably not be able to read through all the articles. The copy at church will be placed in Good Shepherd’s library, but you may want your own copy. We will contact Shutterfly to see what kind of discounted rate we can get for a bulk order. (Without discounts, the books runs well over $100.) We will see how many are interested in a copy, understanding that you may change your mind if the cost ends up being too high.

     NOTE: Orders will be taken in September.

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 ON YOUTUBE

         Feel free to share the videos.  For other services, do a search for "Good Shepherd Novi."  The service from Sunday, September 5 is here: (1) Good Shepherd, Novi MI - Divine Service - Sept. 5, 2021 - YouTube

         Bulletins for services can be downloaded from here (scroll down): 

http://goodshepherdnovi.org/worship

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In Christ,

Pastor Schroeder

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REGULAR SCHEDULE

DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM (also on Facebook Live )

Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are on Sundays at 8:45 AM. 

Bible Matters will resume on Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com