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. Offerings can be made to the WELS Christian Aid and Relief at wels.net/CARgift.
For the next couple of weeks, we will be taking a collection for the married students of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. It is a way to demonstrate our support for the men who are studying to be pastors in our synod. Our offerings alleviate some of the expenses these men incur, allowing them to afford rent, insurance, books, and other expenses that families face.
We will take our offering through Sunday, October 27. Suggested items are posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. Monetary gifts are also welcomed. Checks may be made out to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Your generosity is appreciated.
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.
> 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. A few young people have expressed interest in spearheading this effort. Stay tuned for details as they become available.
> The preliminary budget for 2025 was presented to the Church Council for suggestions and revisions. This budget will be presented at our Open Forum on Sunday, November 17 after church. Further questions, suggestions, and revisions are welcome.
OPEN FORUM & VOTERS’ MEETING
On Sunday, November 17 after church, we will have an open forum to present the proposed budget and highlight plans for the coming months and year. All members of Good Shepherd are welcome to attend, to ask questions, and to offer suggestions. Most importantly, the presentations at the open forum show how you can be a part of the activities we do as a congregation.
The Voters’ Meeting will follow the open forum and formally adopt any motions based on feedback from the open forum.
Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from October 13, 2024: (199) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, October 13, 2024 - YouTube
CALL FOR NAMES – SAINTS TRIUMPHANT
Every year, we remember the names of loved ones who have died in the Christian faith, praising God for the mercy he has had upon them and thanking God for preserving them in that saving faith throughout their life. Normally, the names of these departed souls are recalled in a prayer on All Saints' Day, which is November 1. Since Good Shepherd does not have a specific All Saints' Day service, we transfer this prayer and these remembrances to the Sunday following All Saints' Day. This year, that date falls on November 3.
Members of Good Shepherd who have been called to eternal rest this past year are automatically included. Members of Good Shepherd, you may also submit the names of your own loved ones who have died in the Christian faith between November 1, 2023 and November 3, 2024. When submitting these names, please include
1. the name of the deceased
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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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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