Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church-ELCA in northern Door County, invites you to join us in worship, fellowship and service. Guatemala 2026 Esme's butterfly blanket Spring Daffodils Guatemala 2026 1/43 Welcome Welcome, and thank you for visiting Shepherd of the Bay Church online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor. Our Mission Leading with love, serving with heart, spreading hope through God's grace. Everybody, everybody, everybody is welcome here. Worship Schedule: Su n d ays 9:30 a.m. Wo rship 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship (in person, drive-in, or watch live on our web site) Children's Sunday School F ollowing Children’s message, we will head to the classroom on the first floor for our Sunday school lesson. We’ll travel through the Gospel Bible story, and enjoy time together! Ages 4-grade 6. On the third Sunday of each month from October thru April, join our “family Sunday School” for Pancakes and Praise! Sunday Live Stream Lenten Worship Schedule: Wednesdays 2/25 - 3/25 5:30 p.m. Meal 6:00 p.m. Devotion We will gather in the Fellowship Hall to have a warm meal and devotion together. A free will offering will be collected each week for a different mission of the church. Holy Week Services March 29 - 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Service (Arrive early to process in with palm branches) Friday, April 3 - 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service Sunday, April 5 - 9:30 p.m. Easter Service (Pot Luck Brunch and activities for the kids following the service) Subscribe for Updates Subscribe Now Congrats! You're subscribed. We invite to join our mailing list and receive emails we send out with news, concerts and special service schedules. How to find us: 11836 State Hwy 42 Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Mailing address: PO Box 27 Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Office Phone: 920-854-2988 sotboffice@yahoo.com

Join us on-line for our weekly Sunday worship services. Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Jim Honig Upcoming Services Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2026 - Bulletin - Service I have a prayer request Donate Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2026 - Bulletin - Service Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license # A-708903 Previous services can be found on the Shepherd of the Bay YouTube Channel Heading 5

Newsletters March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 Newsletter Archives Annual Reports 2025 Annual Report 2025 Annual Meeting 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.

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is searching Faith Community Nurse (FCN). This part-time, 10 hours per week position will be responsible for supporting the church ministry and helping individuals understand and implement best practices that connect faith and health. For a full description and information on how to apply, click the button below. Faith Community Nurse information

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.

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

Women of the ELCA The purpose of Shepherd of the Bay's WELCA group is to raise money for those in need locally, nationally and internationally. Events and Opportunities Book Group meets on the third Thursday of each month. See the newsletter for book selections and locations of meetings. Quilters meet every Thursday (November - May) from 9:30-11:00 in the fellowship hall. They put together quilts for LWR, local organizations, and the Shepherd of the Bay Guatemala Mission Trip. The quilts are pictured below at the Blessing of the Quilts service.

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.

Hymns from the Shepherd of the Bay Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir and Friends of Shepherd of the Bay. New music will be added approximately every two weeks. Give Me Jesus Recorded March 15, 2019 Previous Anthems Hymns by Judy Jackson recorded on Nov. 2, 2020 We Lay Our Burdens Down recorded on Oct. 20, 2019 Bread of Life recorded on Sept. 15, 2019 Come Live in the Light recorded on Sept. 8, 2019 This One Thing I ask of the Lord recorded on July 27, 2019 Live Streamed and podcasted with permission under CCLI License #2459079. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com Come to Jesus (Untitled Hymn) Recorded on February 16, 2020 Precious in My Sight Recorded Jan. 5, 2020 Holy, Holy, Holy Recorded on June 16, 2019 Be Still, My Soul recorded June 23, 2019

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.

Pentecost Geraniums donated by: Carole & Ken Bergner Scott & Marcia Eckdahl in honor of our loved ones The Falk, Willams, Reetz and Demarinis Families in honor of Kristen Demarinis and the staff at DCMH Thomas & Nancy Goss in memory of our Parents Jim & Cheryl Honig Conrad Kretzemann in memory of Georgine & Gertrude Lynda Pietruszka in honor of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Volunteers Carol Omernick in honor of her sister-in-law, Mel, an ER nurse The Reetz Family in memory of Sandy Blank and Ralph Reetz MaryKay Shumway in memory of Frank Teskie and Joyce Teskie Tom & Barb Tuttle in memory of Don & Marion Tuttle an in honor of Bob & Margaret Spaude Tim & Sue West in honor of all the Healthcare Workers, Emergency Personnel, Grocers, Truckers & Farmers Carol Williams in memory of Jeff Williams and my Parents Carol Williams and Family in memory of Mary Schacht and Rick Schefer