Update from Good Shepherd (June 22, 2023)

Greetings!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
Divine Services -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

OPEN FORUM & VOTERS’ MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 

> Several sample images of LED signs were presented.  We are debating about one or two-sided signs and which direction(s) the sign(s) should face.  Estimates range up to $28,000.  We would also need to budget perhaps $2,000 for annual maintenance.  No decisions were made, and no strong opinions were expressed either way.  If you are willing to do some research, speak with Dan Rauchholz.

> A virus is killing blue spruces in Novi.  We need to remove 28 trees.  Bob W. arranged someone to remove the trees fairly soon and to ground the wood to mulch.  We hope to replace these trees in late summer before nurseries have sold out of the plants we want, most likely junipers.  If we plant new trees ourselves, we will save a great deal of money.  Look for a work bee date later this summer.

>  We are planning on producing a promotional video for Good Shepherd through Kaitlyn Cole.  This video will be on our website and can be used to give a less-than-four-minute introduction to the Lutheran Church and to Good Shepherd in particular.  We hope to have it done before Labor Day, pending approval of the proposal from Ms. Cole.

EVANGELISM & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS
          The Evangelism & Stewardship Committees have met to chart out a tentative schedule for events through the summer. These events serve both to unite our own members better and to connect with people from our community. Look for ways that you can help out to make each event a success. Let’s make the most of the opportunity for each event.
          JULY 27 – Yard games at Good Shepherd with a food truck (alternate date: July 20)
NOTE: If you are willing to bring yard games for this event, please speak with Philip Schroeder. There will be a planning meeting for this event after church on July 2.
          AUGUST 4 – Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
          SEPT 10 – Church Picnic

NEW HYMNS

          On a number of Sundays this summer, we will be introducing new hymns from our new hymnal.  In order to let you get somewhat familiar with the tunes, you can check out some YouTube videos prior to the upcoming services.  Please note that the YouTube videos are usually professional recordings with many instruments.  The singer may improvise on the tune so that it will vary a little from our singing as a congregation.  To preview the new hymns coming up this summer, go to this link.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, June 11: (196) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, June 11, 2023 - YouTube

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

          The pastor will try to maintain regular office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM - Noon. However, the nice weather may lead him to read outside on his deck rather than sit in his office. To ensure the pastor’s availability, it is best to make an appointment. He is available by phone 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, Adult Bible Class, and Bible Matters will resume in September.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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