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. It will run from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. (Yes, this is a lot, but we want to do a lot, too.) There will also be follow up meetings so that any plans do not simply fizzle once our seminar has concluded. If you are unable to attend the seminar, join us for these follow-ups. We want an outreach mindset embedded in our thinking, planning, and interacting.
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.
BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS
As much as his health enables him, the pastor will be offering a Bible Information Class. That will begin TONIGHT Thursday, September 19 (7:00-8:30 PM). There is still time to join us. If Thursday nights present a conflict, speak with Pastor Schroeder to see what accommodations he might be able to make. You can find the tentative schedule here.
On Sunday, October 6, we will open the doors at 6:30 PM for an evening of games. Our main feature will be euchre, but other games will be available. You are welcome to bring snacks and beverages to share. And by all means, invite friends to join us!
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 (September)
> The LED sign is
now installed and working. There is still
some work to be done on it to complete the project. A training session was presented to the
pastor, the secretary, and our properties committee chairman, allowing us to
control the sign’s content and to correct a grievous spelling error (e.g., it
is DIVINE service, not devine. Arggggghhhh!)
> We are
exploring an improvement to the tinting on the window above the altar. Early research has not produced a workable
solution. The good news is that the
blinding sun will cease to be a problem as we head further into Fall. But we hope to have a solution before the
blinding sun hits again next summer.
> 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.
> We reviewed our commitments for mission offerings and for Hope Christian Academy. We will fulfill Good Shepherd’s commitment by the end of September and will determine how much additional offering we will submit as we reach the end of the year. We will also reflect increased support when we present the proposed budget for 2025 at our Open Forum in mid-November (date TBD).
Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from September 15, 2024: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, September 15, 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).
SHARE THIS POST!
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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