Update from Good Shepherd (October 3, 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. 

LADIES OF GOOD SHEPHERD
            The Ladies of Good Shepherd will meet after church on October 6 to discuss plans for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. The following activities will be discussed and planned. Collegiate care kits: End of October; Come to the Table Friendsgiving: November 10th at 4PM; Veterans Stocking for Christmas: assembled in November, Jeannete will provide details; Christmas bake sale/cookie exchange (date TBD); LOGS Funding for new/update Christmas decorations, Advent dinners (two dinners in December, dates TBD); Ladies Tea (Spring 2025); and a potential brunch or dinner get-together. All ladies from Good Shepherd are welcome to attend the meeting and any future gatherings. Friends are always welcome, too!

EUCHRE NIGHT AND GAME NIGHT
             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!

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)

>    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.

>    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)

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