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This Week’s Calendar of Events

December 6, 2024 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, December 8
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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 in Lower Level

10:45 a.m. – Leave to Carol at Laurel Oaks at 11am

Monday, December 9
4:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Tuesday, December 10
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

9:30 a.m. – Bay Shore quilting group

7:00 p.m. – Bay Shore Foundation in Luther Room

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

Wednesday, December 11
11:00 a.m. – Ukuladies Concert

6:30 p.m. – MLK Day meeting via Zoom

Thursday, December 12
7:00 p.m. – Cello Concert in Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice

Friday, December 13
4:00 p.m. – Suzuki Strings in Fellowship Hall

7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, December 14
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. – Suzuki Strings

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, December 15
9:30 a.m. – Family Christmas Program

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. – Cookie & Milk Reception

10:45 a.m. – Talking to People Team in Luther Room

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From Pastor Sarah

November 26, 2024 by BayshoreLutheran Leave a Comment

Hello, my friends!

What a month November has been. This Sunday’s Advent word is HOPE, and I certainly am turning my face to hope in December. I hope, yes that’s a bad pun, that you are enjoying the Advent series, and have been using the Devotions. Today, as I write this, I am pondering the word JUSTICE, and what that truly means. A just person in the Bible was a person who gave love and assistance. I have bene thinking about that a lot.

Some questions that have come my way this week:

Will you go see the film about Bonhoeffer? As Lutherans know, we remember the death and ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer on April 9. His story is deep, theological, and well shared among his own writings and his contemporaries and family. There is a new movie out, and I have been asked if I will go. The short answer is no. My understanding from reading several reputable scholars’ reviews is that Bonhoeffer’s story has been changed in ways that actually go against what Bonhoeffer stood for and historical facts. I also understand that his own family have spoken against the film as well. I have a longer explanation, but another shorter answer is to direct you to a periodical that I actually read and subscribe to, here’s an article that they have published.

When are you putting up your Christmas Trees? As my ABC students have known, I put up (with Pete’s help of course!) 7-9 trees a year. Last year was pitiful. I only had one up, due to my fall down the stairs–I just couldn’t do anything. This year, Pete and I are putting up my Church Office tree again and a few more at home. I’m not sure that I believe the fanciful story of Martin Luther starting the Christmas tree tradition ON HIS OWN, but I will thank him for encouraging it. See, you never knew that being a Lutheran was so cool! Each tree has a theme of some sort, and ornaments a plenty that have memories attached. If you are putting up a tree, be sure to share a picture!

Are you skipping Thanksgiving this year? Absolutely not. By the time you read this, my family will be suffering from turkey overload and hopefully celebrating a Lions win. Of course, we all will be celebrating a Packers win, too.

But Thanksgiving is definitely more than football and turkey. It’s about taking time and expressing gratitude to our Creator and God. It’s about giving thanks for the blessings and gifts we have received and pondering how we can share such gifts with others. Our liturgy has a prayer that I would like to share with you. It is below. But before you get to that, I wish to give thanks for you, Bay Shore, and your loving hearts. It is a pleasure to serve with you. Bay Shore is a special place, and we have much to be thankful for.

God’s blessings and peace on you and your loved ones,

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Sarah

Almighty God our Creator, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit, lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

This Week’s Calendar of Events

November 22, 2024 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, November 24
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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 in Lower Level

10:45 a.m. – “Talking to People” Team in Luther Room

4:00 p.m. – Festival Church Choir Concert

4:00 p.m. – Scout Meeting in Youth Room

Monday, November 25
4:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Tuesday, November 26
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. – Bay Shore quilting group

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

Wednesday, November 27
9:30 a.m. – Pastor’s Bible Study in Luther Room & via Zoom

10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, November 28
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Friday, November 29
4:00 p.m. – Suzuki Strings in Fellowship Hall

7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, November 30
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, December 1
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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. – Annual Advent Pancake Breakfast in Lower Level

This Week’s Calendar of Events

November 15, 2024 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, November 17
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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 in Lower Level

10:45 a.m. – Soup’R Books Discussion

5:00 p.m. – ABC (6-8th grades)

Monday, November 18
4:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

Tuesday, November 19
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

9:30 a.m. – Bay Shore quilting group

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

7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council in Luther Room

Wednesday, November 20
9:30 a.m. – Pastor’s Bible Study in Luther Room & via Zoom

10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m. – MLK Planning Committee

Thursday, November 21
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

Friday, November 22
4:00 p.m. – Suzuki Strings in Fellowship Hall

7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, November 23
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. – Suzuki Strings in Fellowship Hall

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Sunday, November 24
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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 in Lower Level

10:45 a.m. – “Talking to People” Team in Luther Room

4:00 p.m. – Festival Church Choir Concert

4:00 p.m. – Scout Meeting in Youth Room

This Week’s Calendar of Events

November 8, 2024 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, November 10
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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. – Second Sunday Series

4:00 p.m. – Scout Court of Honor Meeting

5:00 p.m. – ABC (6-8th grades)

Monday, November 11
4:00 p.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. – RIC Committee in Luther Room

Tuesday, November 12
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting in Lounge

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

9:30 a.m. – Bay Shore quilting group

5:30 p.m. – Social Ministry Committee via Zoom

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

Wednesday, November 13
9:30 a.m. – Pastor’s Bible Study in Luther Room & via Zoom

10:30 a.m. – Ukuladies Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m. – Young Adult Gathering at Café Hollander

Thursday, November 14
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

Friday, November 15
4:00 p.m. – Suzuki Strings in Fellowship Hall

6:00 p.m. – Middle School Youth Gathering

7:30 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

Saturday, November 16
9:00 a.m. – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. – Suzuki Strings in Fellowship Hall

5:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Youth Room

6:00 p.m. – Scout Sleep Out

Sunday, November 17
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
J.A.M. for 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 in Lower Level

10:45 a.m. – Soup’R Books Discussion

5:00 p.m. – ABC (6-8th grades)