Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church

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Each year, Shepherd of the Bay church takes a short-term mission trip to help the Maya people of Guatemala. Guatemala Mission Trip March 2023 Shepherd of the Bay & Peace Lutheran Churches 2018 Mission Trip 2017 Mission Trip 2016 Mission Trip Why Guatemala? The SOTB Mission Team was will travel to Guatemala February 23 - March 3, 2026 for the tenth time. But why Guatemala? A 30 year civil war that ended in the mid 1990’s has left Chichicastenango and surrounding areas in a state of devastation. Many of the indigenous people, especially the men, were killed in their fields and homes or were “taken prisoner” and never seen again. As a result there were approx. 70,000 widows left in the area of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Locals live in a great amount of poverty. They generally earn a living through farming or weaving goods to be sold in the market. Women and children are not considered equals as they are in the United States. Many children work from a very young age. It is difficult for a woman to make a living on her own. In Chichi alcoholism is a large problem. Many of the men are alcoholics and it is easily visible as you walk or drive through town. The hope of the ministry is to bring Christ to the people in Chichi to change the practice of abuse into a practice where men are caring for and loving their families, and respecting women and children like God does. Chichicastenango is the center of Mayan idol worship in Guatemala, although the country is listed as a Catholic nation. Pray America/Manos de Jesus is active in approximately 40 Mayan communities. The vision is to go deeper in these communities, moving them constantly closer to sustainability and more importantly into a relationship with Jesus. Relational trust that has been built by Pray America/Manos de Jesus over more than 10 years has been the key to reaching these communities through a series of weekly nutrition programs, widow house construction, water filtration systems, efficient vented cook stoves, solar powered audio bibles, and more. There is much work to be done. As always, we ask for you to pray for those going and for those with whom we will be sharing the love of God. Please pray about how you can participate in this mission activity…. Think about it….. Pray about it….. Join us ……. Inside new home with the cross. Building site of one of the widow houses Building a widow house Painting and repairing a widow house and installing a bathroom Sharing a Bible story with the family New efficient Stove installing a water filter One widow give us bread and soda in a baggie Sue with the market girls Alex & Jennifer washing the feet of the widow in her new house Mother and Child Mission Team 2017 Mission team 2018 Can you hold this board? Show the family how to use the solar lights

Join us on-line for our weekly Sunday worship services. Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Jim Honig Upcoming Services Annual Congregational Meeting Feb. 1, 2026 10:45a.m. Special Services Page Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license # A-708903 Transfiguration of Our Lord February 15, 2026 - Bulletin - Service I have a prayer request Donate Previous Service Fifth Sunday after Epiphany February 8, 2026 - Bulletin - Service Previous services can be found on the Shepherd of the Bay YouTube Channel Heading 5

Attendance for the service inside the church will no longer be limited. Reservations are NOT required. We will begin live streaming our Sunday morning Worship Service at 9:15am. It will begin with approximately 15 minutes of prelude music. We have opened up seating in the sanctuary or you can continue to stay in your car in the parking lot and listen on your radio or watch the livestream on your smart phone. We will post a recorded version of the live streamed service on our website for view later.

Newsletters February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 Newsletter Archives Annual Reports 2025 Annual Report The Annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Live Stream will be on the Special Services page. 2024 Annual Report Video of 2024 Annual Meeting 2023 Annual Report Video of 2023 Annual Meeting Annual Report Archives Shepherd of the Bay's newsletter, The Parish Door, is available at the start of each month. Articles about upcoming activities, worship services, Christian education and fellowship events at the church keep the congregation informed. The readings for the upcoming month of worship services are also included. The latest issue and archived issues are available below. If you would like to be added to our mailing list (USPS) or would like to receive your copy of The Parish Door by e-mail, send a message to sotboffice@yahoo.com with your mailing information.

In -Person Worship Services We will continue live streaming our Sunday morning Worship Service at 9:30am. We have opened up seating in the sanctuary or you can continue to stay in your car in the parking lot and listen on your radio. In accordance with CDC revision of the guidelines, we will be continuing to observe social distancing but will be relaxing mask and Pre-registration. Attendance for the service inside the church will NOT be limited. If you have been fully vaccinated, you do not have to wear a mask inside the church. We will post a recorded version of the live streamed service on our website for view later. Drive-In Worship Knowing that outdoor worship is safer than indoor, in person worship, we are continuing the outdoor, drive-in worship service at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. The service will be broadcast to your FM radio at the 89.1 frequency. We ask that the following guidelines be followed for our Drive-In Summer Camp Service: Only one household per car; members of differing households should not mix in the same car. It’s important that everyone stay in their car. We will observe a measure of distancing between cars. Drive in Church on a foggy morning. Jim giving the sermon. Usher Sue West pointing the way. Even pets can attend church. Honk for Jesus! Jim, Judy and the bell tower. Judy playing the keyboard.

Member Directory Members of Shepherd of the Bay can access our directory on their smartphone, tablet or computer: Smart Phone or Tablet On your phone or tablet, go to www.instantchurchdirectory.com/app Scroll down to Where to Download the App Click on the appropriate image for your device. ex) google play, apple app store or kindle fire Enter your email address and create a password. You can not access the directory unless you have a listing in the directory. (call the church office if you would like to add your listing.) An email will be sent to you to verify your address. When you click on the verification link you will have access to the directory. Computer On your computer to to www.instantchurchdirectory.com/app In the upper right hand corner, click on Church Member sign in Enter your email address and create a password. You can not access the directory unless you have a listing in the directory. (call the church office if you would like to add your listing.) An email will be sent to you to verify your address. When you click on the verification link. It will take you back to the login page. Enter your email and password. You will now have access to the directory. You can update your directory listing by using the form below. If you have any questions or problems, call the church office at 920-854-2988 or stop by and we will help you. Name * Email * Phone * Address * Message Thanks for keeping our directory current! Update my Listing

We Are Lutherans As Lutherans, we are proud of the heritage of the Reformation and the great principles of Christian belief rediscovered by Martin Luther which form the core of our faith and life. Grace Alone - All of God's mercy, love and forgiveness is given to us purely as a gift which we in no way deserve. Faith Alone - We recieve these gifts simply by trusting in the God who promises them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Scripture Alone - The Bible is the one reliable and authoritative source of our knowledge about God, His will for our lives, and especially His love for us through our savior Jesus Christ. We are Christians As followers of Christ, we rejoice that we are part of the much wider christian fellowship which includes all who confess Jesus Chirst as Lord. We hold joint worship services with other Christian Churches in Door County, and join with them in Vacation Bible School programs and acts of service to others. We welcome into our congregation individuals from a wide range of denominational backgrounds as well as those with no previous church background. This rich variety of people contributes to the variety and vitality of our congregation. Our Mission We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.

Youth & Family Ministry Shepherd of the Bay is here to partner with, to support, and to come along side children's true faith developers, the parents. It is Christ-centered, guided by prayer, and ever changing. Through cross generational support, trust, and acceptance, it provides a sense of belonging and grows faith through worship, learning, service, and fellowship. We celebrate God's gift of grace through Jesus. Register Here for VBS June 9 - 13, 2025 High School Youth Mission Trip 2022 Wonderful Wednesdays kids learn about Habitat for Humanity. Confirmation Class 2023 Sunday school Christmas Program. Summer Wonderful Wednesdays kids playing games outside. Little Lambs Story Hour for preschoolers meets on Friday mornings Nov. thru May. Synod Youth Gathering at Imago Dei Village. Little Lambs winter outing. First Communion students and their families. High School Youth make pies and cookies for Christmas.

Night Prayer Printer Friendly version (Congregation recites bold print responses.) Almighty God grant us a quiet night and peace at the last. Amen. By day, O God, you grant your steadfast love , and at night your song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life. NIGHT HYMN CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Holy and gracious God, I confess that I have sinned against you this day. Some of my sin I know. — the thoughts and words and deeds of which I am ashamed— but some is known only to you. In the name of Jesus Christ I ask forgiveness. Deliver and restore me, that I may rest in peace. By the mercy of God we are united with Jesus Christ, in whom we are forgiven. We rest now in the peace of Christ and rise in the morning to serve. PSALMODY SONG READING Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Into your hands I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth. Into your hands I commend my spirit. Glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Into your hands, I commend my spirit. GOSPEL CANTICLE Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ and asleep may rest in peace. Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of ev'ry people: a light to reveal you to the nations a nd the glory of your people Israel. Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ and asleep we may rest in peace. PRAYERS Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. In righteousness I shall see you; when I awake, your presence will give me joy. A series of short prayers are spoken or chanted. LORD’S PRAYER BLESSING Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God. Almighty and merciful God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep us, this night and forevermore. Amen. From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

Minister of Music Retirements have created a need for a new Minister of Music at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. We are a thriving congregation who takes our mission seriously (but we don’t take ourselves too seriously). Our sanctuary has a carefully maintained Dobson tracker organ, a nine foot Steinway concert grand piano, and a seven foot Steinway grand piano. Our church is in northern Door County, Wisconsin, the Cape Cod of the Midwest and a community rich in the arts and scenic beauty. Our congregation loves music and appreciates our organ, sanctuary choir, and handbells. We host concerts throughout the year. We believe in a fair competitive salary and benefit structure. Your position: Leading the congregation for hymns and liturgy during services on the organ or occasionally piano. Preparing and playing preludes and postludes on the organ. Participating in a monthly Music and Worship meeting, helping to choose appropriate music as you collaborate with our staff and pastor. Directing the Handbell Choir. Maintaining the Handbell and Sanctuary Choir music library. Leading the Sanctuary Choir in weekly rehearsals during the school year and before services year-round, directing performances 48 Sundays annually. Coordinating the summer recital series, concerts, and guest musicians. Being a joyful team player and loving the work you do and the team you do it with. Your Knowledge and Training: Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent skill and experience. Good keyboard skills and knowledge of the Lutheran tradition. Good communication and social skills. Salary: $45,000 to $65,000 depending on experience. Benefits package, time off, sick days, continuing education stipend. Job description upon request. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to gracefrossman@gmail.com . For a conversation, call 920-493-6801.