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.
Bible Matters resumes on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 PM.
For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.
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.
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. The schedule is here.
On Wednesday, April 10, we will begin a new series for Bible Matters, a discussion group. We will be considering portions of the book of Judges. Judges was an era of problems for the people of Israel--self-inflicted problems. God's people suffered the consequences of godless behavior.
The tentative schedule is here. Bible Matters begins at 6:30 PM.
CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (March)
> We formally adopted the motion to purchase the LED sign for church. It will be two sided and will be positioned perpendicular to the traffic on 9 Mile Road. Bob Wozniak will be working with Johnson Sign Co. and the sign will likely not be installed until summer. To support the active fund drive for this project designate your donations to “New Sign”. To date over $800 has been donated for the $27,000 cost.
> We discussed improving the lighting on our sidewalk leading up to church. Initially we will increase the output of the existing lamp. If this is not acceptable we will investigate installing overhead lighting along the sidewalk. This will have to be completed when we perform the electrical work required for the LED sign installation.
> We approved the purchase of a commercial grade self-propelled walk behind mower which will be used mainly on the berm and in the ditch along Meadowbrook Road. We recognize that few people have the nerves of steel to ride our tractor on that steep of an embankment. This will allow us to mow all our surfaces better. Please note that we have members volunteer their time to mow our own lawn. If you would like to help with the lawn mowing, please speak to Bob Wozniak. We do not have many volunteers currently.
GET-TO-KNOW-YOU MIXER
On Sunday, April 21 after church, we will have a mixer which will encourage the members of Good Shepherd and Lola Park to engage with each other. This will be a great event for new members and seasoned members alike. There will be a quiz to get to know the history of each congregation and different ways for us to interact with each other. A continental breakfast will be served. Perhaps a few other surprises will be unveiled as well. Plan on joining us for this event so that we can all tighten the bonds of friendship a fellowship among us.
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.
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
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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 resumes on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 PM.
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
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