Greetings!
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Divine Service is Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School is on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Adult Bible Class is on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
CALENDAR: For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.
EVERYONE OUTREACH
We would like to foster an outreach mindset that permeates throughout our congregation. In order to establish this as a culture in our congregation, we are encouraging all members of Good Shepherd to attend a one-day seminar on Saturday, September 21. We are seeking a commitment both to the seminar (which will run from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and to the outreach culture we want embedded in our thinking, planning, and interacting. Yes, this is a lot, but we want to do a lot, too.
We will need at least 20 people in attendance to make the seminar worthwhile. There is a sign-up sheet at church to indicate if you will be in attendance. Or register by email: welsnovi@aol.com
A continental breakfast will be served by 7:30 AM. Lunch will be provided as well.
FALL SCHEDULE
Sunday School (9:00 AM, Sundays; for Pre-K 3/4 to 6th grade)
Adult Bible Class (9:00 AM, Sundays; from 7th grade to adult). Our Adult Bible Study has changed its focus, based on our Everyone Outreach seminar. We will be making use of an evangelism focused study entitled, "Let's GO." The study on Exodus, from the call of Moses to Israel’s crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 1-15), will follow the completion of "Let's GO."
NOTE: Adult Bible Class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. There is a video which is incorporated into this Bible study and it tends to run a bit long. We will need to begin on time in order to cover the material sufficiently.
Due to the pastor’s health, Bible Matters will NOT meet on Wednesday evenings until January 2025.
BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS
As much as his health enables him, the pastor will be offering a Bible Information Class. That will begin on Thursday, September 19 (7:00-8:30 PM). Members of Good Shepherd are encouraged to invite and bring guests. Speak with Pastor Schroeder regarding registration, interest, or questions. You can find the tentative schedule 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.
CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (August)
> The City of Novi approved a variance on the placement of the LED sign. The Johnson Sign Co. will begin the work on installing the LED sign for church soon. Much has been done, and we are now awaiting the sign installation.
> We are exploring an improvement to the tinting on the window above the altar. (Believe it or not, it was tinted before.) Anyone who sits on the north side of the church in the summer knows how blinding it can be. We would like all seats to be usable in the summer months.
> A request was made for some kind of pictorial directory which will be helpful for having new and old members become more familiar with each other. Our first priority is having someone who will be willing to spearhead the effort. We did not place a time table on its completion.
> In September, we will review our commitments for mission offerings and for Hope Christian Academy. Lola Park’s commitment no longer exists since its closure, but many Lola Park members are coming to Good Shepherd. Therefore, we will review our previous commitments and update them to reflect the new realities of our combined congregations.
GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from September 1, 2024: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, September 1, 2024 (youtube.com)
The pastor will try to hold formal office hours Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon. It should be noted that some meetings are scheduled for those times. It is best to call or text to confirm any meetings with the pastor (248-719-5218).
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We desire as many as possible to rejoice in the Gospel which we proclaim and confess. Share the information from our weekly email blast, links to our web page, and even to the pastor's blog to let others know that we have a space in our congregation for them!
In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder
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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 will resume in January 2025.
GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org
PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com
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