Update from Good Shepherd (May 19, 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.  Following Sunday, May 22, Adult Bible Class and Sunday School will be on summer break and will resume in September. 

Bible Matters meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  The schedule for our Spring session can be found here.  

For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS – CATECHISM REVIEW

          On Sunday, May 22, you will have the opportunity to see how well you remember your Small Catechism.  The catechumens will be publicly examined to demonstrate their knowledge of the Small Catechism and to show that they are prepared to take the confirmation vow which will be conducted in the regular Divine Service on May 22.

EVERY MEMBER VISITS – 2022

          Every 3-4 years, the pastor desires to meet with all members in their homes.  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. You can also sign up through the links below.  Time slots are first come, first served.  The visits will be available throughout 2022.

            May: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8aa2ea64-every4

            June: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8aa2ea64-every5

EVANGELISM & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS

          In order to make the most of opportunities to proclaim the Gospel in our community, we need to budget our expenses and our time. We will be meeting to determine our plans and to pray that God will bless them. Our efforts are both to tighten the bonds of fellowship among us and to gather others into our fellowship. For this reason, we are combining the efforts of the Evangelism & Stewardship Committees. We will meet on Sunday, May 22 after church to discuss the best ways to do that.
          The immediate issues we will discuss: Summer activities; Food trucks at Good Shepherd; Family VBS (July 25-27).

ASCENSION DAY
“He ascended to the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” This happened 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead. We remember this occasion in special services on Thursday, May 26. You can find Ascension Day services at the following WELS churches.
          St. Paul’s, Livonia (17810 Farmington Road) – 6:30 PM
          St. Peter’s, Plymouth (1343 Penniman Avenue) – 7:00 PM
          Lola Park, Redford (14750 Kinloch) – 7:00 PM
          Peace, Livonia (9415 Merriman Road) – 7:00 PM
Good Shepherd will observe Ascension Day by transferring it to Sunday, May 29.

FAMILY VBS

            On Monday – Wednesday (July 25-27), from 6:30-8:00 PM, Good Shepherd will host its Family VBS. The children will have their lessons, make crafts, and learn songs as the adults gather in the chapel for presentations and discussions relevant to them. Our topic will be concerning the reliability of the Bible.  More details to come.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week, usually the Monday after the service. Feel free to share the videos. Sunday, May 15: (4) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, May 15, 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.

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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.
Bible Matters meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. 

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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