Greetings!
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Divine Services -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.
SERVICE SETTING 2
In September, we will begin using Service Setting 2 in our new hymnal. In order to prepare for its use, we will be introducing parts of the liturgy on Sundays in August. Following the service, we will rehearse each part of the liturgy so that when we begin its usage in September we will be familiar with it. Tentative start date for Service Setting 2 is September 10.
It has pleased God, in his infinite wisdom, to call out of this world Arlene Helle (8/23), mother of Beverly Onder. Funeral arrangements will be through Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nicollet, Minnesota. Please keep Beverly and her family in your prayers that God would grant them peace through his promises. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Psalm 116:15)
SUMMER EVENTS
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.SEPT 10 – Church Picnic at Fadool's house (Noon - ???)
Here is a video to introduce people to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Novi. Feel free to share it as much as you can.
Shout out to Kaitlyn Cole for her work on its production!
The regular schedule will soon resume. Sunday, September 10 will kick off many opportunities to study God’s word. We have been blessed with the freedom to meet, study, and discuss God’s word and how it applies both to ourselves and to our lives in a world which does not often welcome God’s word. Whether you are asking to find answers to your own questions or are asking how you might answer someone else’s questions or challenges, these classes will allow you to gain understanding and be more firmly rooted in the faith.
Sunday School (age 3 – 6th grade) – 9:00 AM, Sundays (begins September 10)
Adult Bible Class (grade 7 – adult) – 9:00 AM, Sundays (begins September 10)
Bible Matters (a discussion group for adults) – 6:30 PM, Wednesday (begins September 13)
Bible Information Class (for adults) – 7:00-8:30 PM, Mondays (begins September 11)
Catechism Class (7th & 8th grade) – Day and time TBD
NOTE: If the schedule for the Bible Information Class does not agree with your schedule, please speak to Pastor Schroeder to see if another day and time can be arranged.
CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (August)
> We have been in contact with a WELS member who
authored a book (“Whatever Is True” https://online.nph.net/whatever-is-true.html) about dealing with anxiety in a Christian context. He has offered to make a presentation about
his own struggles and how he has coped with his challenges. Mental health has become an increasingly
common issue. If we arrange this
presentation, it will be done virtually.
Currently, we are aiming for a date in October.
> We need to replace the trees which were
removed from our property. Bob Wozniak has done the research to
determine which trees and shrubs can be planted. There are a few ways you can help make this
replanting more cost-effective. You can
sponsor a tree (or trees). Cost and
sign-up will be made available in the coming weeks. OR You can be here to assist in the planting
around the church grounds. Look for a
work bee date later this summer. Your
support is appreciated.
GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, August 13: (89) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, August 13, 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 and Adult Bible Class will resume on Sunday, September 10.
Bible Matters will resume on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 PM.
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
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