Greetings!
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Sunday School -- Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Adult Bible Class -- Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Divine Service -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Bible Matters -- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.
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.
NOV 5 -- Presentation on how a Christian may deal with Anxiety (6:30 PM)
DEC 3 -- Church Decoration; Stuffing Stockings for Veterans (both after church)
DEC ? -- Christmas for Kids (TBD)
DEC 6,13,20 -- Mid-Week Advent Dinners (6:00 PM)
DEC 24 / 25 -- Christmas services
DEALING WITH ANXIETY – A SEMINAR ON NOVEMBER 5
Mental health has become a common issue among people of all ages. It seems to be affecting young people particularly hard. There are many problems in this world and in our lives that can foster anxiety. What comfort do we have? What relief can we find?
William Woodington is a member at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, MN. He published a book entitled, Whatever Is True: A Christian View of Anxiety (available at: online.nph.net/whatever-is-true.html).
On Sunday, November 5 at 6:30 PM, Mr. Woodington will be giving a virtual presentation about his own struggles with anxiety and the relief he found in God’s word. Following his presentation, he will facilitate a question and answer session for all attendees.
Please register at welsnovi@aol.com. Let us know your name and how many may be attending with you. Attendees who register will receive a copy of Mr. Woodington’s book. Your registration will also help us set up the appropriate meeting room.
Snacks will be available. All are welcome.
A LUTHERAN VIEW OF DEPRESSION…
You can listen to the new audiobook, "I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression" by Pastor Todd Peperkorn. Go to issuesetc.org, enter your email address, and you’ll receive a link to “I Trust When Dark My Road.” This new audiobook is produced by Lutheran Public Radio based in Collinsville, IL. LPR produces radio talk shows, podcasts, and 24/7 sacred music and talk stations. These are highly recommended.
Shout out to Kaitlyn Cole for her work on its production!
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
SUNDAYS at 9:00 AM. We are studying St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
11/12 Ephesians 6:1-9
WEDNESDAYS at 6:30 PM. We will be studying the life of Joseph: Humbled and Exalted Servant of God's People.
> We have made some headway on a new LED sign for the church. There is a proposal to use our current sign base and frame, and there is a proposal to move the church sign so that it faces 9 Mile Road in both directions. This would involve a new base and is quite a bit more expensive. We are arranging a demonstration of what this sign would look like so our members have an opportunity to see it before we make such a large expense. We will discuss our options at an Open Forum on November 19. More information can be attained by speaking to people from Church Council.
> We will be looking into a method for people to give offerings through an app on their phones. When we get this service set up, we will provide more information.
Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, October 29: (255) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, October 29, 2023 - YouTube
Every year, we remember the names of loved ones who have died in the Christian faith, praising God for the mercy he has had upon them and thanking God for preserving them in that saving faith throughout their life. Normally, the names of these departed souls are recalled in a prayer on All Saints' Day, which is November 1. Since Good Shepherd does not have a specific All Saints' Day service, we transfer our observance of All Saints' Day to Sunday, November 5 which will include this prayer and these remembrances.
Members of Good Shepherd who have been called to eternal rest this past year are automatically included. Members of Good Shepherd, you may also submit the names of your own loved ones who have died in the Christian faith between November 13, 2022 and November 4, 2023. When submitting these names, please include:
1. the name of the deceased
2. your name
3. how he/she was related to you
4. the dates of his/her birth and death, if known
Names may still be submitted as late as Sunday morning but will not be printed in the bulletin. Names can be submitted to: welsnovi@aol.com.
FOOD DRIVE FOR MARRIED SEMINARY STUDENTS
The pastor will try to maintain regular office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM - Noon. 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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REGULAR SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School -- Sundays at 9:00 AM
Adult Bible Class -- Sundays at 9:00 AM
Bible Matters -- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
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