Update from Good Shepherd (March 21, 2024)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE 

Divine Service is Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School is on Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Adult Bible Class is on Sunday at 9:00 AM.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
          Sunday, March 24           Private Confession & Absolution – 7:00-9:00 PM
          Thursday, March 28       TRIDUUM: Maundy Thursday – 7:00 PM
          Friday, March 29            TRIDUUM: Good Friday – 7:00 PM
          Sunday, March 31           TRIDUUM: Easter Dawn – 7:30 AM
          Sunday, March 31           Easter Breakfast – 8:45 – 9:45 AM
          Sunday, March 31           Easter Festival Service – 10:00 AM
Bible Matters resumes on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 PM.

          For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

THE TRIDUUM is a service that carries over into three days, highlighting the greatest sufferings of Jesus to his resurrection.  While it is a connected service, each part stands on its own.  So, if you have to miss a portion, you will not be lost.  For more details on the Triduum, check out this link.

INTRODUCTION VIDEO FOR GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
          Here is a video to introduce people to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Novi. Share it as much as you can.

EASTER FOR KIDS -- AN EASTER JOURNEY

          Good Shepherd’s 2024 Easter-for-Kids Event will be held on Saturday, March 23, 10 am – Noon.

          At this event, kids will follow a path from Jesus’ crucifixion, to the guards who guarded his tomb, to the empty tomb on Easter morning. Along the way, there will be lessons, crafts, and special guests (centurion, angel) to tell them what they have seen. They will get a sticker for their “passport” at each station, with a reward at the end for filling their passport.
          There will be 5 stations – Sign-in, the crucifixion, the Centurian, the tomb, and the selfie-station. We will need some help making this event a success. Here are some of the ways that you can help.

EASTER FOR KIDS—Final Prep
            We will be doing set up at church on Friday, March 22 at 6:00 PM.  More hands will make for lighter work.   Finally, we are hoping to have more of our members on site on Saturday, March 23 (10 AM - Noon) to assist with the guests who will be coming to our event.  There are many ways to get involved. If interested, join us for this meeting.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS
          Why do Lutherans worship the way they do? What makes us different, and why?
          Our next Bible study, beginning Sunday, April 7, will be entitled, “Oh, Come, Let Us Adore Him!” We will consider how the Bible lays the foundation for our worship so that we gain a greater appreciation for our Lutheran heritage. After all, “We’ve always done it that way” is not a good foundation. There has to be a reason we’ve done it a certain way.
           All are welcome to consider these matters and to ask questions about “Why this?” or “Why that?” You can even bring up criticisms you’ve heard or had, and we will assess if they are valid and how they can be resolved.
           Adult Bible Class beings promptly at 9:00 AM on Sundays. All are welcome.

WELS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH RALLY
          This summer, about 2,000 WELS teens (from 8th grade graduation through 12th grade graduation) from all over the country will be gathering in Fort Collins, Colorado for a Youth Rally. The Rally will be held June 25-28. All who have attended have raved about what a good time this is. More information can be found at www.welsyouthrally.net. The cost is $410 for early bird registration, March 6 – April 30. Transportation costs are not included in the registration fee. Good Shepherd teens will likely connect with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Livonia to ensure that we have our teens connected to a chaperon. If you are interested, please speak to Pastor Schroeder.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from March 17, 2024: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, March 17, 2024 (youtube.com)

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

          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
HOLY WEEK
          Sunday, March 24          Private Confession & Absolution – 7:00-9:00 PM
          Thursday, March 28       TRIDUUM: Maundy Thursday – 7:00 PM
          Friday, March 29           TRIDUUM: Good Friday – 7:00 PM
          Sunday, March 31          TRIDUUM: Easter Dawn – 7:30 AM
          Sunday, March 31          Easter Breakfast – 8:45 – 9:45 AM
          Sunday, March 31          Easter Festival Service – 10:00 AM
Bible Matters resumes on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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