Update from Good Shepherd (February 16, 2023)

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 will be discontinued until April. 

For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: HE WENT THROUGHOUT THEIR TOWNS AND VILLAGES
          Throughout his ministry, Jesus never traveled more than 100 miles from his hometown of Nazareth, yet he covered a lot of ground. We will consider the various places and events which marked Jesus’ life and ministry.  Travel along with Jesus throughout Judea and Jerusalem, Samaria, the villages of Galilee, and a few areas beyond Palestine.
          The schedule for this class can be found here.  Classes are on Sundays at 9:00 AM.

LENTEN VESPERS

         Lenten Vespers will begin on Wednesday, February 22.  We will offer mid-week services throughout the Lenten season.  These Wednesday evening services focus on the sufferings and death of Jesus.  The Passion readings will feature the Gospel according to St. Matthew.  The sermon theme for each week is listed here.  February 22 will have an Ash Wednesday Divine Service with the imposition of ashes and holy communion at 7:00 PM.  Each successive Wednesday will be Vespers (an evening prayer service) at 7:00 PM.

          A supper will be served each Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  If you would like to contribute to the Lenten dinners, a Sign Up Genius link will be provided soon.  It will be updated as we approach each Wednesday meal.

WORSHIP NOTES ON THE IMPOSITION OF ASHES

          The rationale and practice for the imposition of ashes can be found here.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, February 12: (26) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, February 12, 2023 - YouTube

OPEN FORUM (VOTERS’ MEETING TO FOLLOW)
           On Sunday, February 19, Good Shepherd will be having an Open Forum to discuss the future plans of our congregation. In order to accomplish as much as possible, we all get to play a role and to participate in the working of the congregation. The Open Forum provides a way for you to see how and where you can be active in the work we do together. It also allows you to ask questions about Church Council discussions and to offer input and suggestions for the benefit of our congregation. All confirmed members are welcome to participate.
          The Voters’ Meeting will meet immediately following the Open Forum. All men who are members in good standing and over the age of 18 are encouraged to attend.

EUCHRE NIGHT / GAME NIGHT

          On Saturday, February 18, Good Shepherd will host a euchre night.  Those who are euchre enthusiasts are welcome to join us for an evening of bauers, loners, and hands full of 9's and 10's, depending on your luck.  Other games will be available for anyone who is not familiar with euchre.

          We will meet at 7:00 PM.  Please bring along a snack to share with those who are here.  Beverages will be supplied.

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 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 on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Bible Matters is discontinued until April. 

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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