Update from Good Shepherd (October 10, 2024)

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 – FOLLOW-UP
             Our one-day seminar, Everyone Outreach, was completed on Saturday, September 21. But to establish an outreach culture, we will need to keep our goals present and encourage one another to pursue them.  There will be follow-up meetings (TBA) where we can encourage efforts and discuss what has been accomplished so far.  The Church Council will be taking the lead as we will dedicate a good portion of our next meeting to how we will implement our plans. 

HURRICANE RELIEF
            Several areas of our country have been hammered hard by hurricanes in the past few weeks, specifically Hurricanes Helene (Tennessee and Carolinas) and Milton (Florida).  The destruction and devastation have been immense.  In order to provide relief, we will take a special offering this Sunday to alleviate the pain of those who are experiencing days of sorrow and distress.  You can give your offering with the regular collection (if so, please designate it "hurricane relief") or in a collection plate at the ushers' station specifically for hurricane relief.  

            Additional offerings can be made to the WELS Christian Aid and Relief at wels.net/CARgift.

HYMNFEST

          On Sunday, October 13, we will have a HymnFest in which we will feature hymns under the theme, "In Days of Sorrow and Distress."  These hymns provide great comfort to us in dark days.  Most of them were written by people who either had been or were experiencing the hardships common to this life, some hardships much more crushing than others.  For a preview of the hymns, 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.

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (September)

>    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). 

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE
          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)

MISSION FESTIVAL
          Our Saviour Lutheran Church and Hope Christian Academy invite all of our southeast Michigan WELS congregations to a Mission Rally on Sunday, October 13 at Hope Christian Academy (33740 Cowan Road in Westland, Michigan).
          The rally will begin at 2:00 pm and conclude at 4:30 pm. The theme of the rally is, "Me? A witness for Jesus? Yes!" The focus will be on "You don't need a diploma from the seminary or from MLC to participate in home and world Gospel outreach." Participants will get "bite-size pieces" of information about various WELS-affiliated ministries, including:
                    Friends Network (the merger of Friends of Vietnam and Friends of China)
                    Lutheran Women's Missionary Society
                    Wisconsin Lutheran College
                    Christian Life Resources/WELS Lutherans for Life/New Beginnings
                    Project Share
          We hope to make this Mission Rally an annual event. Next year's focus (God willing) will be on our synod's 175th anniversary.

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
            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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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 will resume in January 2025.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

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