Update from Good Shepherd (April 20, 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 is on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. 

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.

BIBLE MATTERS
          Bible Matters is a topical discussion group that enables God’s people to become more comfortable in discussing matters of the Christian faith and more confident in defending the Bible’s teachings. We encourage open dialogue and welcome bold questions. All are welcome to consider how God’s word addresses various topics.
          Sessions will focus on the topic: The Narrow Road.  The schedule for our sessions can be found here.

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, April 30 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 (late July).

LADIES OF GOOD SHEPHERD SPRING BRUNCH
          The men of Good Shepherd cordially invite all the ladies and girls of Good Shepherd to a Spring Brunch on Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 AM. We will be pleased to cook for you, serve you, and clean up for you while you get to enjoy each other’s company. Guests are welcome, too.
          To help us prepare, an RSVP will be helpful. You may RSVP to welsnovi@aol.com. If you are bringing a guest, please let us know that, too.

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Ø  We have considered the idea of getting an LED sign to replace our church sign for a long time.  Rather than continue to consider it, we want to proceed.  Signs come in many shapes, which also means many different prices.  In order to determine our options, we need a few people to do some research on the LED sign options.  Once we determine what we want and how much it will cost, we can either get the new sign or lay the plan to rest.  If you are willing to do some research, speak with Dan Rauchholz.

Ø The Membership Assistance Program (MAP) has been set up for our members who are in need of mental health professionals.  If any of our members wants to seek counselling, it can be arranged through Christian Family Solutions (CFS), a WELS organization.  There are currently four counselors licensed to serve in Michigan.  Sessions would likely be through video.  Counselors approach therapy with a confessional Lutheran understanding.  The cost is discounted.  Members coordinate with their pastor to set up a portal to work with CFS counselors at a discounted cost (perhaps $80 per session).  This cost may also be covered or reduced by your insurance.

Ø  If you have friends who are not attending a church or with whom you have had conversations about spiritual matters, ask them if they would like to meet your pastor.  Meetings can take place at your home, at church, at a coffee shop, or other venues.  

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, April 9: (162) Good Shepherd Novi, Easter Service, April 9, 2023 - YouTube (Jump ahead to the 3:30 mark for the beginning of the service.)

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 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