Update from Good Shepherd (May 4, 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.  

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 -- DISCONTINUED
          Due to a scheduling issue, Bible Matters has concluded for the spring session.  We will resume our study in September.
          If you want to conclude the topic which we have covered, you can order the book, "The Narrow Lutheran Middle" by Rev. Daniel Deutschlander here.  

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.

MEN OF GOOD SHEPHERD: SERVING FOR THE BRUNCH

          Men, we will need you to supply the food, cook the food, serve the food, and clean up afterwards for the Ladies Spring Brunch.  To let us know how you can help, check out the SignUpGenius link.  Thanks for your service.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FA8AA2EA64-ladies1

          Men, please be aware of two things.

               1)  Be at church by 9:30 AM on Saturday to make sure we are ready to go when the ladies arrive.

               2)  If possible, wear a suit coat and tie.  We dress to impress!

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

>  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.

> 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.

>  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 23: (26) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, April 23, 2023 - YouTube (Jump ahead to the 3:00 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 hiatus until September. 

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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