Update from Good Shepherd (May 23, 2024)

Greetings!

SUMMER SCHEDULE 

Divine Service is Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School resumes on Sunday, September 8.
Adult Bible Class resumes on Sunday, September 8.
Bible Matters meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  Our final session is May 29.

          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.

BIBLE MATTERS

          Our spring session for Bible Matters, a discussion group, is working through 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.  Our final session will be Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 PM.  

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (May)

>    A down payment of about $13,000 was paid to the Johnson Sign Co. to begin the work on installing the LED sign for church.  Currently, the delay is due to needing the City of Novi to issue a variance so that the sign can be placed a little closer to the road.  We do anticipate that the variance will be issued, but it will not be addressed by the City of Novi until July.   Offerings for the new sign can still be given.  You may designate your donations to “New Sign”.  To date over $1,300 has been donated for the $27,000 cost.

>    A one-day evangelism seminar called “Everyone Outreach” will be offered at Good Shepherd.  The presenter will be Pastor Norman Burger of Shepherd of the Hills in Lansing.  The seminar is to assist us in establishing an outreach culture that permeates through the whole congregation.  We hope to have a great turnout as we want this culture to affect all of us.  We expect the seminar to be held on Saturday, September 21.  It will involve a full morning session (8:00 AM – Noon), lunch, and then a one-hour session in the early afternoon.  In order to establish an outreach culture in our congregation, it is essential that as many from our congregation attend this seminar.  Please reserve the date and commit to being here for an impactful presentation..  

>    Dan Schneider has had contact with the City of Novi to see if they will follow up on their proposal to install a new, more handicapped friendly sidewalk.  It would go out the door to the south and end at about the 4^th parking space on the east side of the parking lot.  If the City of Novi has the funds to install it, they will likely try to get it done before the November election.  There has been no further update from the City of Novi for this project.

 GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from May 19, 2024: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, May 19, 2024 (youtube.com)

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
            During the summer months, it is more enjoyable to read outside than in the office, weather permitting. Call or text to confirm any meetings with the pastor (248-719-5218). 

 

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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 resumes on Sunday, September 8. 
Adult Bible Class resumes on Sunday, September 8. 

Bible Matters meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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