Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Join us on-line for a variety of services including funerals, weddings, concerts, and special events. Special Services Memorial Services Dave Boock Friday, June 19 @ 11:00 a.m. William "Bill" Koessl Saturday, June 20 @11:00 a.m. Archived services can be found on the Shepherd of the Bay YouTube Channel Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license # A-708903

Part-time Organist Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin is seeking an organist to fill our retiring organist’s shoes. 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 grand piano, and a seven foot Steinway grand piano. Our church is located 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. This position could expand into a full-time one as our pianist/choir director approaches retirement. Your position : Leading the congregation for hymns and liturgy during services on the organ or occasionally the 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 choir director and pastor. Directing the Handbell Choir. Coordinating summer recital series, guest musicians, and concerts in collaboration with the Worship and Music team. 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 : $22,000-30,000 depending on experience. Part-time position will require about 15 to 20 hours a week. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to gracefrossman@gmail.com . For a conversation, call 920-493-6801.

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

Join us on-line for our weekly Sunday worship services. Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Jim Honig Upcoming Services Heading 5 I have a prayer request Donate Third Sunday after Pentecost June 14, 2026 - Bulletin - Service Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 21, 2026 - Bulletin - Service Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 28, 2026 - Bulletin - Service Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license # A-708903 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 5, 2026 - Bulletin - Service Previous services can be found on the Shepherd of the Bay YouTube Channel

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.

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

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