Update from Good Shepherd (December 23, 2021)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Divine Services are at 10:00 AM on Sundays.
NOTE: We have discontinued livestreaming our services on Facebook. Services will be posted on our YouTube channel, usually on Mondays.

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

Our Adult Bible Class is studying “Great Chapters of the Bible.”  That schedule can be found here.

CLICK HERE for a calendar of events and meetings.

CHRISTMAS SEASON

          The schedule for the services for the Christmas season is below. Please invite friends, family, or anyone you can invite to our services. Christmas Eve is a particularly popular time for people to attend a service even if they usually never do. Let’s take advantage of that!
           December 24, 7:00 PM           Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
           December 25, 10:00 AM        Christmas Day Festival Service
           December 26, 10:00 AM        Festival of St. Stephen, Martyr
           January 2, 10:00 AM              New Year’s focus

PEERING AHEAD INTO JANUARY
          Bible Information Class will begin on Monday, January 10 from 7:00-8:30 PM. You can already start thinking about whom you could invite to this class. Come with them to make them more comfortable and to review the basics of Christian teaching yourself. A schedule of topics can be found here.
          Bible Matters will resume on Wednesday, January 5 at 6:30 PM. These sessions will be conducted every Wednesday in January and February. They encourage thoughtful discussion about topics which are often debated. We welcome all people, even those who have doubts about the faith or who would challenge the Bible’s teaching. This class also makes us more confident to express and defend the Christian faith to others. Look for a schedule of topics to be posted soon.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS – GREAT CHAPTERS OF THE BIBLE
          While the various teachings of God are scattered throughout the Bible, the Bible sometimes documents a particular teaching in an extended portion of Scripture. They give us a great deal to ponder for our understanding, comfort, and guidance. A greater knowledge of these chapters provides a greater defense against false doctrine and a greater appreciation of God’s promises and instruction. Classes are Sundays at 8:45 AM.
          A complete schedule of “Great Chapters of the Bible” can be found here. 
Upcoming lesson include:
          Jan 9        Leviticus 16 -- The Day of Atonement
          Jan 16      Isaiah 52:13-53:12 -- The Suffering Servant
          Jan 23      Psalm 73 -- I Envied the Wicked
          Jan 30      Romans 8 -- God is For Us

NOTE: There will not be Sunday School or Adult Bible Class on December 26 or on January 2.

POINSETTIAS
          If you are interested in purchasing a poinsettia for church, please sign up at the church bulletin board in the WEF. You may choose either red or white. Each poinsettia is $7.00. The poinsettias will be used in our Christmas services and may be taken home after Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or any time following. Checks or cash (please earmark it “poinsettias”) can be put in the offering plate.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Feel free to share the videos. For other services, do a search for "Good Shepherd Novi." The service from Sunday, December 19 is here. Divine Service, Dec 19, 2021 - YouTube

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.

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In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

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REGULAR SCHEDULE

DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – December 24 at 7:00 PM
Christmas Day Festival Service – December 25 at 10:00 AM

Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are on Sundays at 8:45 AM.
Bible Matters will resume on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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