Update from Good Shepherd (October 16, 2025)

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.  We will study the book of Revelation.  A schedule can be found here.

Bible Matters meets Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  We will have an overview of the Minor Prophets.  A schedule can be found here.  

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

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
         If you were not able to make it in to have your photo taken for the directory, photos can be submitted for inclusion in the upcoming directory. Please speak to Terry Barber about these submissions.

CALL FOR NAMES – ALL SAINTS' DAY REMEMBRANCE
          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 first Sunday after All Saints Day. This year, that will be November 2.
          In addition to members of Good Shepherd who have been called to eternal rest, you may submit the names of your own loved ones who have died in the Christian faith between November 3, 2024 and November 1, 2025. When submitting these names, please include
                    1. the name of the deceased
                    2. your name
                    3. how he/she was related to you
                    4. the dates of his/her birth and death, if known
          All names submitted by Wednesday, October 29 will be submitted in the bulletin. Names may still be submitted as late as Sunday morning but will not be printed in the bulletin. Note: All who were members of Good Shepherd or were served by the pastor are automatically listed.
          The prayer which will be spoken on the Sunday of All Saints Day can be found here.

TRUNK OR TREAT
Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, October 26 (3:00 - 5:00 PM).
          We will have a planning meeting after church, Sunday, October 19, to make sure we are getting organized for this event which has proven to be quite popular with our community.  Go to this Sign Up Genius form to indicate where you could help.
          For any who are helping out on October 26, we will be having a lunch after the service. This allows us to be on site and ready for guests who seem to start coming already at 2:30 PM. Menu items will be determined soon. Bring whatever clothes or costumes you will need and change at church after lunch. Do you need a Good Shepherd T-shirt if you are not wearing a costume? Let us know. Several sizes are still available.

FOOD DRIVE FOR MARRIED STUDENTS AT WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SEMINARY
          From now until Sunday, November 2, we will be taking a collection of food and sanitary items from the married students at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Our gifts help to alleviate the expenses of our future pastors, allowing them to potentially enter the ministry debt free. Items which are need most are posted at the bulletin boards in the fellowship hall above the boxes where the collection is being taken. Gifts of money are also welcome. Checks can be made out to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (September)

>  Our projector has not been consistent in projecting.  Since it is better than ten years old, we are considering a replacement.  We are looking into getting a smart TV with interactive capabilities which allows HDMI input as well as ability to draw with a special, electronic pen.  

>  We are hoping to get handicapped accessible entry via push-button installed in the coming weeks.  Currently, the parts are back-ordered.  So, we will wait. 

>  We plan on added to our Servant Keeper office management system to allow for texting to large groups, similar to the email blasts, but with texting.  When it is ready to go, we will do a test run after church some Sunday.  

>  We have hired a professional janitorial service.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

           Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the Divine Service from October 12, 2025. Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, October 12, 2025

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.

DO YOU LIKE US?

          Look for Good Shepherd on Facebook. Then “LIKE” us for updates and other postings. Be sure to share posts with friends.

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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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  

YouTube -- 18th Sunday after Pentecost (October 12, 2025)

Here is the Divine Service from Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Something from ... Gottesdienst re: Masculinity

I've said before that we are more influenced by our culture than we think.  Christians have bought into much of what our culture has taught us about men and women.

I've told young couples that the greatest task they will ever perform in this lifetime is raising their children.  They may agree in theory; it is not followed through in practice.  The world has taught them that they will only find purpose and satisfaction in a career and that basking in a double-income-no-kids lifestyle is where true happiness is found.  Of course, others avoid marriage altogether.  Many are saying that being a spouse or a parent is oppressive.  This is not only wrong; it is Satanic.  

Much of what our society teaches regarding men and women is Satanic, even to the point where we now must honor people who lie about their sex (incorrectly labeled as "gender"), invent pronouns that do not reflect reality, and engage in sex-with-anything lifestyles (cf. pansexuals).  

If you don't think you've been influenced by society, take a look (or a listen) to the blogpost by Rev. Larry Beane at Gottesdienst.org.  How many times do you find his observations cringe-worthy?  How many women feel they are attacked or belittled when he upholds God's design for men?  Do you have a desire to correct or counter what he has to say?  Do you believe that he is fighting a problem that does not exist?

Chances are, you will find yourself bristling at some of his comments.  The question is not whether or not his comments make you cringe, but whether or not his comments are unscriptural and whether or not his depiction of godly masculinity goes against God's design.

If we have been influenced by our society, it is time to take pains to correct it and to promote the goodness of God's design for both men and women.

Anyway, here is something from Gottesdienst: How Young Men Can Serve the Church — Gottesdienst

Call for Names -- All Saints' Day remembrances

CALL FOR NAMES – ALL SAINTS' DAY REMEMBRANCE

            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 first Sunday after All Saints Day.  This year, that will be November 2.

            In addition to members of Good Shepherd who have been called to eternal rest, you may submit the names of your own loved ones who have died in the Christian faith between November 3, 2024 and November 1, 2025.  When submitting these names, please include

                    1. the name of the deceased
                    2. your name
                    3. how he/she was related to you
                    4. the dates of his/her birth and death, if known

            All names submitted by Wednesday, October November 29 will be submitted in the bulletin.  Names may still be submitted as late as Sunday morning, but will not be printed in the bulletin.  Note: All who were members of Good Shepherd or were served by the pastor are automatically listed.

            The prayer which will be spoken on the Sunday of All Saints Day is listed here:

PRAYER FOR ALL SAINTS’ DAY

          Almighty God, today we recall with thanksgiving those saints who were taken from us in the Church Militant and carried by the angels to you and the Church Triumphant.  Especially, we give you praise for our departed family and friends who have gone before us in faith and all those who are in our hearts and minds this day:

          (The names of those who are to be remembered are read).

          To these, you have granted eternal rest this past year.  We thank you for giving them new life in Christ while on this earth and for sustaining them in true and saving faith throughout their life.  We praise you for finally giving them the fulfillment of your promises of salvation and eternal life.  Strengthen and sustain us in this saving faith so that we may also join with the angels and archangels and all the company of heaven in joyful praise, peace, and rest forever; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Cong:          Amen.

Update from Good Shepherd (October 9, 2025)

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.  We will study the book of Revelation.  A schedule can be found here.

Bible Matters meets Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  We will have an overview of the Minor Prophets.  A schedule can be found here.  

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

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
         If you were not able to make it in to have your photo taken for the directory, photos can be submitted for inclusion in the upcoming directory. Please speak to Terry Barber about these submissions.

TRUNK OR TREAT
Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, October 26 (3:00 - 5:00 PM).
          We will have a planning meeting after church, Sunday, October 19, to make sure we are getting organized for this event which has proven to be quite popular with our community. Look for a Sign Up Genius form to indicate where we will still need help.
          For any who are helping out on October 26, we will be having a lunch after the service. This allows us to be on site and ready for guests who seem to start coming already at 2:30 PM. Menu items will be determined soon. Bring whatever clothes or costumes you will need and change at church after lunch. Do you need a Good Shepherd T-shirt if you are not wearing a costume? Let us know. Several sizes are still available.

FOOD DRIVE FOR MARRIED STUDENTS AT WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SEMINARY
          From now until Sunday, November 2, we will be taking a collection of food and sanitary items from the married students at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Our gifts help to alleviate the expenses of our future pastors, allowing them to potentially enter the ministry debt free. Items which are need most are posted at the bulletin boards in the fellowship hall above the boxes where the collection is being taken. Gifts of money are also welcome. Checks can be made out to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (September)

>  Our projector has not been consistent in projecting.  Since it is better than ten years old, we are considering a replacement.  We are looking into getting a smart TV with interactive capabilities which allows HDMI input as well as ability to draw with a special, electronic pen.  

>  We are hoping to get handicapped accessible entry via push-button installed in the coming weeks.  Currently, the parts are back-ordered.  So, we will wait. 

>  We plan on added to our Servant Keeper office management system to allow for texting to large groups, similar to the email blasts, but with texting.  When it is ready to go, we will do a test run after church some Sunday.  

>  We are hiring a professional janitorial service soon.

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

           Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the Divine Service from October 5, 2025. (1777) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, October 5, 2025 - YouTube

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.

DO YOU LIKE US?

          Look for Good Shepherd on Facebook. Then “LIKE” us for updates and other postings. Be sure to share posts with friends.

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

==================

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  

YouTube -- 17th Sunday after Pentecost (October 5, 2025)

Here is the Divine Service from Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Pastors' Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church in Saline

Last week Monday and Tuesday, September 29-30, the pastors of the Southeast Conference of the Michigan District of the WELS met at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saline, Michigan.

The brisket for lunch on Monday was outstanding.