Update from Good Shepherd (June 8, 2023)

Greetings!

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Divine Services -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.  

For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

PUTT-PUTT GOLF -- June 9, 7:00 PM

          On Friday, June 9, all members of Good Shepherd and guests are welcome to meet at Paradise Park (on Grand River Ave between Taft and Beck Roads in Novi).  
          You will find many options available to you.  The main event is putt-putt golf.  In addition, there are go-karts and other activities to keep you entertained late into the evening if you so choose.  Prices and activities are listed at this link.
          Join us at 7:00 PM the front of the pavilion where we will purchase our rounds of putt-putt.  If you happen to be arriving later than 7:00 PM, you can still join us, but you may want to let us know you will be late.  You can send a text to Pastor Schroeder at 248-719-5218.

CHURCH COUNCIL 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.  So far, no estimates have been given.  If you are willing to do some research, speak with Dan Rauchholz.

> There are quite a few trees around the church property which are dying or will be dying.  A virus is killing many blue spruces in Novi.  We have been advised to cut them all down and replace them with other trees or shrubs.  (The city of Novi has given us a list of suggested plants.)  We will need to remove 28 trees.  Some can be done immediately; most will wait until the fall.  If we try to do the work ourselves (cutting trees, putting the cuttings through a wood chipper, planting replacement trees and shrubs), we will save a great deal of money.  We will be discussing our options at our Open Forum on Sunday, June 11.  If you can’t wait until then, please speak to Bob Wozniak.

>  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. 

EVANGELISM & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS
          The Evangelism & Stewardship Committees have charted 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.
     JUNE 9 –  Putt-putt golf & go-karts
     JULY 27 – Yard games at Good Shepherd with a food truck (alternate date: July 20)
     AUG 4 –    Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
     SEPT 10 – Church Picnic

OPEN FORUM (VOTERS’ MEETING TO FOLLOW) 

          On Sunday, June 11, 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.

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 4: (174) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, June 4, 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