Update from Good Shepherd (June 30, 2022)

Greetings!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
Divine Services are at 10:00 AM on Sundays.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class will be on summer break until September 11.
Bible Matters will be on summer break until September.
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

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.

            July: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8aa2ea64-every6 

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. 

          The topic for children will be God's Wonder Lab.  Online registration will be available soon.  For more information, please email Good Shepherd at welsnovi@aol.com .

          The topic for adults will be The Bible Is Up To the Challenge.  More details can be found here.

AN APPEAL FOR THE ADULT VBS SESSION

          Our adult VBS sessions will consider various accusations and attacks made against God, the Bible, and the Christian faith.  These are challenges which suggest that the Scriptures are unreliable, contradictory, fabricated, etc...  These may be questions you have wrestled with or comments you have heard from others.  

          Please submit to Pastor Schroeder any challenges you have or have heard so that we can consider how the Bible is up to the challenge to answer them. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OPEN FORUM
Here are some highlights from our Open Forum on Sunday, June 12.
     >   We are still prayerful that we will find a coordinator who will oversee the Mornings with Mommy group which is an interactive time for directed play for children who are not yet old enough for pre-school.  Once we have a coordinator (paid, part time position), we will begin advertising and planning the start of our Mornings with Mommy for the community.

     >  We considered different ways to improve our fellowship.  We talked about moving our church picnic off sight, perhaps to Lakeshore Park on the shores of Walled Lake, or to a member's house who is on a lake.  We will keep you posted as events are put on the calendar.

     >  Our family VBS is scheduled for July 25-27.  There are sessions for adults and for children.  In order to have as many children as possible join us, we will need to canvass the neighborhoods and distribute flyers.  To do that, we will need members who will devote a few hours to walking the neighborhoods.  We will coordinate the distribution so that we do not cover the same streets multiple times.  Look for dates and times.  The more volunteers, the better our results.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week, usually the Monday after the service. Feel free to share the videos. Sunday, June 19: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, June 19, 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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SUMMER SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class will be on summer break until September 11.
Bible Matters will be on summer break until September. 

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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