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.

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Construction Junction Join us each week as we learn about Jesus thru stories, music, crafts and a mission project. Week 5 - August 12 Paul said to King Agrippa, "But God has helped me to this very day. Ia ma saying nothing other than what the prophets and Moses said would take place." Acts 26:22 Bible Story Music Crafts Music Week 4 - August 5 God loved the world so much the he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life. John 3:16 Introduction Bible Story Music Crafts Music Mission Project Week 3 - July 29 Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. Introduction Bible Story Music Crafts Mission Project Music Week 2 - July 22 Follow Me. Matthew 9:9 Introduction Bible Story Crafts Music Mission Project Week 1 - July 15 Everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock! Matthew 7:24 Introduction Bible Story Music Crafts Mission Project

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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.

Pastor Jim Honig Pr. Jim Honig brings over 30 years experience as a parish pastor to his calling in northern Door County. He is a gifted preacher and teacher, and enjoys both planning and leading worship. Over the past 15 years, he has developed both interest and skill in the arts and practices of congregation based organizing, using those skills to develop congregations and to further their work in the community. In addition to his parish work, he is an active blogger (www.jameskhonig.com ), the author of the novel, By Paths Untrodden, and a regular contributor to Sundays and Seasons: Preaching, an annual preaching resource published by the ELCA. When not at work, Pr. Jim enjoys both the outdoors — hiking, biking, kayaking — and the indoors — reading, writing, and a long list of home improvement projects. He is married to Dr. Sheryl Honig, and they have two grown sons, Chris, married to Liz, and Tim, married to Stacey. Jim and Sheryl enjoy their two poodles, Safia and Suzie. sotbpastor@gmail.com Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Lynda Pietruszka I was born and raised in a Milwaukee suburb and vacationed in Door County since I was a baby. My parents retired to Sister Bay in 1992 and have lived there ever since. My two daughter's (Emily, age 26 and Madeline, age 24) were born and raised in Rochester, MN and Longmont, CO. My education and work experience are in both the Hospitality Industry and Elementary Education. I've also had a wonderful opportunity to apply both fields into one as a Children and Family program minister for Longs Peak United Methodist church in Longmont, CO for a number of years. It is where my passion lies and I am so very happy to be returning to the ministry! I look forward to sharing my faith journey with my new church family, continuing to strengthen what is already in place for our children, youth, and families, and partnering with ya'll to be the "hands and feet" in service to SOTB and our outlining community! Be Blessed!! sotbyouth@gmail.com Secretary, Carol Frakes-Omernick Carol has been the secretary since 2013. She publishes the weekly bulletins, monthly newsletter, and works with the web site and social media accounts. Carol is active with the Guatemala Mission team and is a Stephen Minister. On Thursdays, you can find her crocheting or quilting with the WELCA Mission Group. Carol and her husband, Karl have 2 grown sons, Eli & Jed. sotboffice@yahoo.com Principal Pianist and Sanctuary Choir Director, Judith Jackson Judy plays the piano and directs the Sanctuary Choir for the 9:30 Sunday morning worship services. She collaborates with organist Greg Beem on special music for church and other events, accompanies visiting guest soloists, appears in special concerts throughout the year and oversees the health and well-being of the two Steinway grand pianos in the sanctuary. Please reload

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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 Sanctuary Choir Director and Principal Pianist Carol Frakes-Omernick Secretary Call 920-854-2988 Email sotboffice@yahoo.com Follow

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