Update from Good Shepherd (July 28, 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
          August: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8aa2ea64-every7

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

>>>   Landscaping around the church.  We are hoping to eliminate the maintenance needed on the shrubs on the north and east sides (facing 9 Mile and Meadowbrook Roads, respectively).  We don’t want to leave these areas barren, but we do want to have plants that require little to no maintenance.  We will be checking with people who are more familiar with plants who can suggest what to put there.  Your suggestions are welcome, too.

>>>   Web site improvements.  Currently, if you visit our web page, it will note that it is not secure.  This may prevent people from contacting us or enrolling in our VBS or other activities.  We will see how we can make our web page secure.  In addition, we viewed a video introduction on another WELS church’s web page, making people aware of what we preach and what our congregation has to offer for those who are searching for the truth.  To view this sample, go to https://www.rlca2.com.

>>>   We have begun to make plans for our church picnic which will tentatively be scheduled for Sunday, September 11.  Look for details to come.

EVANGELISM & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS
          On Sunday, July 31 after church, the Evangelism and Stewardship Committees will meet to discuss plans for congregational activities for the remainder of the summer and into the fall. All are welcome to offer suggestions for this planning.

INTRODUCING THE NEW HYMNAL
          The WELS has produced a new hymnal, released in late 2021. Some congregations are already using it. Before Good Shepherd would invest a good deal of money to replace what we already have, we need to become acquainted with the new hymnal, in particular, the liturgical settings for the Sunday services.
          The hymnal has three service settings for the Divine Service, in addition to settings for other services. Matt Kanzenbach from St. Paul’s, Livonia has agreed to play through at least two service settings so that we can hear what these Sunday liturgies sound like. He will be at Good Shepherd on Monday, August 1 at 7:00 PM to play through them. All members of Good Shepherd are invited to attend for this preview. Mr. Kanzenbach will be bringing extra hymnals so that everyone can use one while we look at the liturgies.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week, usually the Monday after the service. Feel free to share the videos. Sunday, July 24: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, July 24, 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