Archives for July 2023

This Week’s Calendar of Events

July 28, 2023 by BayshoreLutheran Leave a Comment

Our Church Calendar

Our Zoom activities and events are linked below; we post videos on our YouTube Channel as well.

Sunday, July 30
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

We will continue to have our worship livestreaming on our YouTube Channel beginning at 9:25 a.m.
The Prelude will begin at 9:25 a.m. You may view our worship live, or after as a recording by click here.

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

10:45 a.m. – Backpack Project for Hephatha

Monday, July 31 – Office Closed

Tuesday, August 1 – Office Open: 8am-2pm
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

9:30 a.m. – Cover Girls quilting group in Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m. – Building & Grounds Committee

7:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Wednesday, August 2 – Office Open: 8am-12pm
10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, August 3 – Office Open: 8am-12pm

Friday, August 4
7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, August 5
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, August 6
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

10:45 a.m. – Hand Bell rehearsal in Sanctuary

This Week’s Calendar of Events

July 21, 2023 by BayshoreLutheran Leave a Comment

Our Church Calendar

Our Zoom activities and events are linked below; we post videos on our YouTube Channel as well.

Sunday, July 23
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. – Scone Making Workshop

Monday, July 24
10:00 a.m. – Scone Making Workshop

Tuesday, July 25
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

8:30 a.m. – First Word for Men Bible Study in Luther Room

9:30 a.m. – Cover Girls quilting group in Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Wednesday, July 26
10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, July 27

Friday, July 28
7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, July 29
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, July 30
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

10:45 a.m. – Backpack Project for Hephatha

This Week’s Calendar of Events

July 14, 2023 by BayshoreLutheran Leave a Comment

Our Church Calendar

Our Zoom activities and events are linked below; we post videos on our YouTube Channel as well.

Sunday, July 16
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

Monday, July 17

Tuesday, July 18
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

9:30 a.m. – Cover Girls quilting group in Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Wednesday, July 19
10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, July 20

Friday, July 21
7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, July 22
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, July 23
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. – Scone Making Workshop

From the Pastor, July 11, 2023

July 11, 2023 by BayshoreLutheran Leave a Comment

Happy Summer to You!

And thank you for clicking the link and coming here to read about our current news at Bay Shore.

We have an interview committee meeting with candidates for the Choir Position this weekend. I am grateful to share that we have 2 strong candidates, and I am looking forward to the interviews. Please keep our process in your prayers.

What has not been an easy road has been the hiring of a Youth Director. I now understand the term “ghosted” because I have been, by various ages and stages of applicants, ghosted. What does this mean? It means that a person just drops all communication with you, and you really don’t have a clue why. This also includes simply not showing up for an interview after it was arranged around the applicant’s schedule. So, yes, this has been a challenge. But I am not giving up—we will continue to promote the position and seek out a director. Keep this process also in your prayers.

Now, having said that—often roles like Youth Director and Fellowship Coordinator are filled “in house” by members of the community who have a love and skills for these types of positions, but may also have a job and family, too. So, if you have wondered about these two positions, and how that may or may not work for you—give me a call. Let’s talk about it.

July is a quiet month at Bay Shore, as it is in most churches, but we will pick up again in August and September.

We hope to schedule some gatherings for our Millennials and Gen Xers soon.

I will begin my Bible Study again for Wednesday mornings in mid-August, and then have a break for Labor Day and my vacation. But, I am wondering if there is any desire for a bible study in the evening this Fall? I have tried it a few times at Bay Shore, but attendance was very light. I am also wondering if there is desire for Sunday morning educational opportunities—say once a month—on topics, like a forum. Do let me know about that, too.

While most of our committees do not meet until August, I know that the Fall Schedule is on their minds and how best to engage with you and the community–sharing God’s Love with All–and proceed with our Strategic Plan. Nothing happens well if it’s just staff led–so if you have interests and would like to be a part of the planning and implementation of our goals–let me know.

In the meantime, I hope to see you in worship soon, or at one of our gatherings. If you would like to schedule a personal visit with me—let me know by calling the church office. We can get that scheduled right away.

Blessings to you and your loved ones,

Pastor Sarah

This Week’s Calendar of Events

July 7, 2023 by BayshoreLutheran Leave a Comment

Our Church Calendar

Our Zoom activities and events are linked below; we post videos on our YouTube Channel as well.

Sunday, July 9
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship

Monday, July 10
OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, July 11
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

8:30 a.m. – First Word for Men Bible Study in Luther Room

9:30 a.m. – Cover Girls quilting group in Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Wednesday, July 12
Office Open 9am to 12pm ONLY
10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, July 13
Office Open 8am to 12pm ONLY

Friday, July 14
7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, July 15
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, July 16
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
PRAISE PLAY for kids ages 3 through 5th grade

If you click on before 9:25 a.m., please refresh your screen (as often as needed) until you see the livestream video.

10:30 a.m. – L.I.F.T. Fellowship