Update from Good Shepherd (March 10, 2022)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Divine Services are at 10:00 AM on Sundays.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are Sundays at 8:45 AM.
           Our Adult Bible Class is studying “Great Chapters of the Bible.” 

Lenten Vespers continue on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM through April 6.
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME -- SPRING FORWARD

          Clocks are to be moved ahead one hour through the night Saturday, March 12 into Sunday, March 13.  The short of it is a shorter night's sleep as we all lose an hour.  Here is some handy advice to allow you to get to Bible Class and the Divine Service without dragging too badly.  Set your clock ahead in the afternoon on Saturday, March 12.  Then go to bed at your usual time.  You will get your regular sleep and wake up fully refreshed for worship.

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:
          Mar 13           Hebrews 11 – The Faith Chapter
          Mar 20          Colossians 3 – Put on the New Self
          Mar 27           John 17 – The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus

EVERY MEMBER VISITS – 2022

          Every 3-4 years, the pastor desires to meet with all members in their homes. (COVID has extended this time to more than five years.) It is an opportunity to speak with each other in a less-than-formal setting. The pastor gets to know the people he serves better. It also allows for members to ask about matters that might be personal, to offer suggestions and ideas, to inquire about matters of the Bible that have them confused, or just general chit-chat. Visits would be about 45-60 minutes but can last longer if you want them to. A schedule has been posted at church.  You can also sign up through the links below.  Time slots are first come, first served.  The visits will be available throughout 2022.

          The link to schedule visits in March is here:

https://www.signupgenius.com-March

LENTEN SEASON

          A Lenten series will be conducted throughout the Wednesdays in Lent under the theme: The Crucial Hours.  Pastor Schroeder will be in a Lenten Rotation with Pastor James Frey of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Belleville and Pastor Paul Schaefer of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Plymouth.  The schedule for Lenten Vespers services and the focus of each week can be found here.  All mid-week Lenten services are at 7:00 PM.  A supper will be served each Wednesday at 6:00 PM.

          A brief overview of the Lenten season and its various ceremonies can be found here.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week, usually the Monday after the service. Feel free to share the videos. Sunday, March 6: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, March 6, 2022 - 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.

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.

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In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

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REGULAR SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are Sundays at 8:45 AM.
Lenten Vespers are on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM through April 6.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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