Update from Good Shepherd (April 16, 2026)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Divine Service is Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School is Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Adult Bible Class is Sundays at 9:00 AM.

Bible Matters is Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.

CALENDAR: For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

EVERY MEMBER VISITS

          Every four years or so, the pastor conducts visits at the homes of all the members.  It is intended to stay connected with everyone and to allow people to address any issues that may bother them or confuse them.  A sign-up sheet for Every Member Visits in April is posted at church to allow people to schedule their visit.  You can also sign up (dates through April 25) at the Sign-Up Genius link here.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

          Why do we sing what we sing?  Beginning on April 12, our Sunday morning Bible Class will consider the hymns of the Church dating all the way back to the earliest songs of praise which were rendered to our Lord.  Hymns can be judged as good, medium, and bad.  How is that judgment determined?  Why does the pastor select the hymns he does?  We will explore these questions and others as we give careful attention to the songs we sing in worship.  The schedule can be found here.  Adult Bible Class meets at 9:00 AM on Sunday.

BIBLE MATTERS

          A new series will begin on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 PM.  Our series will be entitled, "Who Are These People?  Lessons on Lesser-Known People of the Bible."  The schedule is here.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

           Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the Divine Service from April 12, 2026: Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, April 12, 2026

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (April)

>     On Thursday, June 4, Good Shepherd will host a table at Novi’s Community Day.  Feel free to stop by between 4:00-8:00 PM and say “Hi” to us. 

>    The windows above the altar and organ pipes are scheduled to be replaced on Wednesday, April 22.  It will take a few days, weather permitting, to complete the project.

>    Payment has been made on a Smart TV to replace our projector and screen in the fellowship hall.  We are waiting for its delivery and we will be installed shortly after that. 

>    We have had issues recording the service and uploading them on our YouTube channel.  We will be looking at replacing some equipment and running new wiring to improve our recordings.  When the new equipment is in place, we will begin to live-stream our services again.

>    We are planning a Work Bee on Saturday, May 16.  Look for a list of projects that we will try to tackle.

>    Upon the completion of the windows being replaced, we will be looking to tackle another large project—the reupholstering of the chairs in the sanctuary.  The current chairs are about 30 years old and the cushions are disintegrating.  One estimate has been received at a cost of $450 per chair.  We will be attaining another estimate before we begin this project.

LADIES BRUNCH -- Part 1
          After church on Sunday, April 26, the Ladies of Good Shepherd will be heading out to a local restaurant to enjoy a brunch together. All ladies are welcome.

LADIES BRUNCH -- Part 2
          Ladies of Good Shepherd, mark your calendars for our annual Ladies Brunch. The men of Good Shepherd will be pleased to serve you brunch on Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM. You are welcome to invite other ladies of any age to join us for this event.

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

          For the most part, the pastor will be observing formal office hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon). Occasionally, duties will take him away from the office during these scheduled times, so you will still want to call or text to confirm any meetings with the pastor (248-719-5218).

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.

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In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

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REGULAR SCHEDULE

Sunday School -- Sundays at 9:00 AM.

Adult Bible Class -- Sundays at 9:00 AM.

DIVINE SERVICES -- Sundays at 10:00 AM.

Bible Matters -- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG

www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com