Update from Good Shepherd (October 27, 2022)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Divine Service is Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Bible Matters meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  The schedule can be seen here. 

For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

JEREMIAH, THE WEEPING PROPHET

          On Sunday, October 16, we will begin a new series for Adult Bible Class. We will consider the book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah is called the weeping prophet because, although he was faithful in his service as God’s prophet, he was grieved at the rebellion of God’s people and, eventually, at the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, the place where God had put his name.
          God’s people of all time do well to heed calls to repentance so that we do not lose the gifts God is eager to give. Therefore, we will hear Jeremiah preach to us and humbly take to heart his words of repentance and his words of promise.
          The schedule for this class can be found here.  

CALL FOR NAMES – SAINTS TRIUMPHANT
             Every year, we remember the names of loved ones who have died in the Christian faith, praising God for the mercy he has had upon them and thanking God for preserving them in that saving faith throughout their life. Normally, the names of these departed souls are recalled in a prayer on All Saints' Day, which is November 1. Since Good Shepherd does not have a specific All Saints' Day service, we transfer this prayer and these remembrances to the 3rd Sunday of End Times which focuses on Saints Triumphant. 

            Members of Good Shepherd who have been called to eternal rest this past year are automatically included. Members of Good Shepherd, you may also submit the names of your own loved ones who have died in the Christian faith between November 14, 2021 and November 13, 2022. When submitting these names, please include

                    1. the name of the deceased
                    2. your name
                    3. how he/she was related to you
                    4. the dates of his/her birth and death, if known
           All names submitted by Thursday, November 10 will be listed in the bulletin. Names may still be submitted as late as Sunday morning, but will not be printed in the bulletin.

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.

          October: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8aa2ea64-every9 

          November: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8aa2ea64-every10

CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES

>>>   The Church Council has not made any formal decision yet on the purchase and implementation of the new hymnal (CW21).  We will make a presentation at our November Open Forum to allow for questions and reactions from the congregation.  The date for the Open Forum has yet to be set.

            If you would like to see and hear what Setting 1 of the Divine Service  sounds like, see the video at this link.
            If you would like to see and hear what Setting 2 of the Divine Service sounds like, see this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3L5rrhpWfc .  (The liturgy begins at the 14:30 mark.)

>>>  What is “the next thing” we will invite people to?  Getting people to our church for an event is only Step 1.  We want them to come back.  Our desire is to have them join us for worship, but that may not be Step 2.  What will we invite people to next so that they become more acquainted with us?  We want to foster that mentality so that we are always inviting people to Good Shepherd for one thing or another.  Our goal is that “the next thing” people come to will be a Bible Class or to worship.  For some, it will take a few community events before they are ready for that.  Look for a general schedule to be presented so that we always have “the next thing” in mind.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
Services are uploaded to YouTube each week, usually the Monday after the service. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, October 23: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, October 23, 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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REGUARL SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Bible Matters is on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. 

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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