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This Week’s Calendar of Events

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Our Church Calendar

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

Sunday, September 3
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

 

Monday, September 4 – Labor Day
Church Office Closed

 

Tuesday, September 5
8:30 a.m.  – AA Meeting in Lounge

9:00 a.m.  – Altar Guild in Luther Room

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

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

 

Wednesday, September 6
10:30 a.m.  – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

 

Thursday, September 7
7:00 p.m.  – Choir Rehearsal (All are welcome!)

 

Friday, September 8
7:30 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

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

5:00 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Sunday, September 10
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
                      Second Sunday Series in Luther Room

God’s Work. Our Hands.

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  • What began 10 years ago as a “good idea to try!” is now a unique ELCA tradition–God’s Work. Our Hands. A time when all ELCA churches share an important day of service in our communities, wearing our now recognized golden yellow apparel..

Because this is the 10th anniversary, Bay Shore is celebrating two weekends, and not just one.

The first Sunday, Sept 10, is the official day for the ELCA. On this day, our Bay Shore community is encouraged to serve God in our own backyards–that is, in our neighborhood, where we work, eat, play, attend school. Some ideas are listed below!

The second Sunday, Sept. 17, Bay Shore will join together and, immediately after worship, head to Estabrook Park and do some community clean up. We did this on Earth Day with a small but mighty group, and we made a huge impact, and were thanked multiple times by those who saw us. On Sept. 17, we hope you can join us. Sign Up Here to learn more.

We hope that you will be inspired to serve on both days, in the best way possible for you.  Below are a few ideas for serving in your own “backyards.”

  • Pick up trash in your own neighborhood.
  • Donate to your closest food bank, or Little Free Library.
  • Visit a neighbor you haven’t seen in a while.
  • Write a thank you note–to your local school, your local library, your local police or fire station
  • Call someone, say hello, and see how they are doing, or send them a card.
  • Invite someone to join you on Sept 17–to worship and/or our service project in the park.

From the Pastor, August 29, 2023

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Sunday, September 3 – In honor of Labor Day we have a Blessing of Vocations. Martin Luther lifted up that everyone has a vocation which serves God in its own unique way. No vocation, he said, was greater than another. To honor all vocations, we will offer a prayer and blessing on our vocations, and for some fun–we encourage you to bring tools of your vocation to worship. This could be a book, a laptop, a pen or pencil, a hammer, whatever you use–bring it. And “retired” persons–this still applies! Many of you, I know, are still actively engaged in a project or in volunteering. Students–your vocation is to learn, so bring a textbook or bookbag. This blessing is truly for all. 

Thursday, September 7, 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsals begin. Join our new Chori Director in the recently restaged and organized Chori room for our first weekly, one hour rehearsal. All are welcome (you do not need to be a member of Bay Shore to sing in the choir!).

Sunday, September 10 “God’s Work. Our Hands.”  10th Anniversary Celebration: Sending to do God’s Work in your own “backyards.” & Blessing of Backpacks. GWOH’s is celebrating 10 years of ministry–watch for my blog post about this on September 1. 

Children and youth–students of all ages–bring your backpacks to be blessed and receive a reminder of the blessing to wear on it all year long.

Our first Second Sunday Series for Adults, at 10:45 am in the Lounge, will feature a viewing of the short film, Black Strings, followed by discussion led by Kate Yelvington, a board member for the Black Strings Triage. We are beginning this Second Sunday Series this month. Look for an adult forum each Second Sunday.

Wednesday, September 13, Grief Support Group begins, 3 pm, in the Lounge. This is free and open to the public. A guest groef counselor will lead this weekly group.

Also on this day, Pastor Sarah’s Bible Study will begin at 9:30 am, in person and on Zoom.  Our first few weeks will center on Jewish holy days in the Old Testament. All are welcome!

 

Sunday, September 17 “God’s Work. Our Hands.” 10th Anniversary Celebration, followed by our Community Service Project in Estabrook Park. You can sign up here to pitch in and make God’s Creation a bit cleaner! All ages are welcome. We also will celebrate BIBLE Sunday for 3-year-olds, 3rd grade and Beginning Confirmands & J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) starts for three year olds-fifth grade during worship.

 

A.B.C (aka Confirmation) begins for grades 6-8 at 5 pm.  All students welcome. Email Pastor Sarah if you will be attending!

Sunday, September 24, at 9:30 a.m.  Celebrating Bay Shore — we are not yet 100, but we are getting closer. On this day, we will give thanks to God for our church, Bay Shore, and also have some fun trivia, sharing of histories and more at worship and after. 

 

Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 Bay Shore is hosting Bay Bridge’s Event on Housing and Segregation with a guest speaker from Habitat for Humanity. Sign up for this free event is strongly encouraged. Please click HERE. 

 

Saturday, September 30 2023 Outreach for Hope Family Ride, Run and Walk. If you are not able to attend yourself, you can sponsor our Bay Shore team by clicking HERE or using an envelope that will be passed out early in the month. 

Sunday, October 1 – Blessing of the Animals.  In the afternoon, from 1-3 pm, the blessing of all animals will be administered by Pastor Sarah in our parking lot. We do this in a unique way. Come whenever you can between 1-3 with your pets for a quick, personal blessing. Pictures and treats, giving thanks to God for our furry family members–these are good things!

 

This Week’s Calendar of Events

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Our Church Calendar

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

Sunday, August 27
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

4:30 p.m.  – Scout Leaders Meeting in Lower Level

 

Monday, August 28

 

Tuesday, August 29
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, August 30
10:30 a.m.  – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

 

Thursday, August 31

 

Friday, September 1
7:30 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Saturday, September 2
9:00 a.m.  – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Sunday, September 3
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

This Week’s Calendar of Events

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Our Church Calendar

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

Sunday, August 20
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

 

Monday, August 21
7:30 p.m.  – Next Gen Team via Zoom

 

Tuesday, August 22
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

7:00 p.m.  – Once Upon a Preschool Open House

7:00 p.m.  – Worship & Music Committee in Lounge

 

Wednesday, August 23
10:30 a.m.  – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

 

Thursday, August 24

 

Friday, August 25
7:30 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Saturday, August 26
9:00 a.m.  – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Sunday, August 27
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

4:30 p.m.  – Scout Leaders Meeting in Lower Level

This Week’s Calendar of Events

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Our Church Calendar

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

Sunday, August 13
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

 

Monday, August 14
7:00 p.m.  – Stewardship Committee via Zoom

 

Tuesday, August 15
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

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

 

Wednesday, August 16
10:30 a.m.  – Ukuladies in Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m.  – Gen X’ers & Millenials at the Beer Garden, Estabrook Park

 

Thursday, August 17

 

Friday, August 18
7:30 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Saturday, August 19
9:00 a.m.  – Cello Institute in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m.  – AA Meeting in Youth Room

 

Sunday, August 20
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