Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church

Join us for worship Noontime Prayer Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Show us your mercy, O God, and grant us your salvation. Give us the joy of your saving help again, and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Give peace in all the world; for only in you can we live in safety. Keep the nations under your care, and guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon earth; your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and sustain me with your Holy Spirit. Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come before you. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. (Here Pastor will pray several prayers, concluding with the following:) Gracious Jesus, our Lord and our God, at this hour you bore our sins in your own body on the tree so that we, being dead to sin, might live unto righteousness. Have mercy upon us now and at the hour of our death, and grant to us, your servants, with all others who devoutly remember your blessed Passion, a holy and peaceful life in this world and, through your grace, eternal glory in the life to come; where, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, God forever. Amen. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Almighty God bless us, defend us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

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Meet our Team Jim Honig Pastor Lynda Pietruszka Director of Youth & Family Ministry Randy Manges Principal Organist and Handbell Choir Director Judith Jackson Principal Pianist and Sanctuary Choir Director Carol Frakes-Omernick Secretary Call 920-854-2988 Email sotboffice@yahoo.com Follow

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Join us for worship Worship Services All Service are in-person, drive-in and live streamed. Check our home page or call the church office for the latest updates. Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship Live-Streamed, In-Person & Drive-in 10:30 a.m Coffee and Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Pancakes and Praise Third Sunday, Sunday school (Families join together for a Sunday school lesson, Pancakes, and fun!) Special Services Wednesday Evening Lenten Services Ash We dnesday - February 18, 2026 5:30pm Soup and Bread Buffet 6: 15pm Ash Wednesday Service with Communion and the Distribution of Ashes. 2/25 - 3/25 5:30pm Lenten Meal and Service Wednesdays in Lent, beginning February 25th, we will gather at 5:30 pm for a meal and devotion together. As we enjoy our warm meal, we will have an informal and simple devotion that will spark conversation around the table. Please join us and invite your friends and neighbors. A free-will offering will be collected for a different mission of the church each week. Holy Week Palm Sun day - March 29, 2026 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Good Friday - April 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. Worship Service Easter Day - April 5, 2026 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Children's activities after the service. Christmas Services Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 Christmas Eve Servic e s 3:45 p.m. Prelude 4:00 p.m. Family Service 6:30 p.m. Prelude 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship

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

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

Ministries Shepherd of the Bay church offers many ministry options for all ages in our community. Full Directory of Ministries Klaud's Food Pantry The food pantry is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm, all year round. It's open to everyone, regardless of income. You don’t need to provide any information or have any obligations. We understand that families in Door County can experience difficult times and may need help. Weddings Door County is a beautiful place to hold your wedding. We host many weddings all year around for both members and guests. Stephen Ministry Sometimes it takes more that a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend. Youth & Family Ministry We offer many programs for children ages 3-18 and their families. Guatemala Mission Trip Each March, we send a team of 12-18 members and friends on a week long mission trip to work with the Mayan people of Guatemala. We build and repair homes for widows, install water filters and efficient cooking stoves, give out solar powered audio bibles and more. WELCA The Women of the ELCA are involved in many fund raising events for local, national and international organizations.

Events and Special Services SPECIAL SERVICES LIVE STREAM Here you will find information on upcoming events and concerts. Midsummer’s Music and Griffon String Quartet Present the Musical Museum Featuring Neuroscience Researcher Clara Takarabe Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm Midsummer’s Music, in collaboration with its affiliate ensemble the Griffon String Quartet, proudly presents The Musical Museum, a unique and deeply engaging musical experience that blends live performance with insights from neuroscience, poetry, and conversation. This is a free, public event at Shepherd of the Bay. Special guest Clara Takarabe – violist, neuroscience researcher, and co-director of the Northwestern Music and Medical Program – joins the Griffon String Quartet for this innovative program. Takarabe is a clinical music researcher at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, where her work explores the powerful connections between music, brain health, and human connection. Musical performances are thoughtfully interwoven with commentary and discussion around sound, music, memory, and poetry—inviting audiences not only to listen, but to reflect and connect. Audiences are warmly invited to attend and experience how music, science, and conversation come together in the Musical Museum—a program that celebrates curiosity, connection, and the enduring power of music. No Tickets necessary Vacation Bible School June 8 - 12, 2025 FREE Community Event The community wide Vaction Bible School is a colaboration of Northern Door Churches. It is held at the First Baptist Church in Sister Bay from 9-Noon the Week of June 8-12. This year's theme is Holy Week The Bible Stories take us through Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are told thru Skits, Games, Crafts and Storytelling. Everybody, Everybody, Everybody is Welcome Register to attend Midsummer’s Music presents Passionate Perspectives Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm This is music that will bore into your very soul. Even the most hardened heart will have to yield to these works. Two wonderful Czech Romantic composers and the great Argentinian Tango master bring back-stories to their pieces that overlay them with spine-tingling Amore. Purchase Tickets

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Newsletters May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 Newsletter Archives Annual Reports 2025 Annual Report 2025 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.