Welcome to Bay Shore Lutheran Church

A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

1200 East Hampton Road
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin 53217
Telephone 414/332-6436
Fax 414/332/3216
bayshoreelca@yahoo.com

Pastor Paul Overvold paulovervold@yahoo.com
Pastor Norene Smith noreneasmith@yahoo.com

The Bay Shore Family gathers for worship to be renewed and empowered by God's Love and Grace in Jesus Christ and to carry out Christ's mission in the world. We welcome all people seeking God's love and grace. Together we are building an exciting mission. We welcome your participation in making that mission a reality.

Join us as we celebrate the joy of our life together in Christ.
Come to a service, call us at the number above, or send an e-mail.

Welcome to Bay Shore Lutheran!

Summer Worship at 9:00 a.m. Sundays 7:00 p.m. Monday Evenings Holy Communion is served at all worship services Staffed nursery provided during all worship services Scripture Lessons for July 13 and 14, 2008
Ninth week after Pentecost

God's word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord's table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 55: 10-13
God's word to Israel's exiles is as sure and effective as never-failing precipitation. Their return to the Holy Land in a new exodus is cheered on by singing mountains and by trees that clap their hands.

PSALM 65 Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:11)

SECOND LESSON Romans 8: 1-11
There is no condemnation for those who live in Christ. God sent Christ to accomplish what the law was unable to do: condemn sin and free us from its slavery. The Spirit now empowers proper actions and values in our lives and gives us the promise of resurrected life.

GOSPEL READING Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
In Matthew's gospel, both Jesus and his disciples "sow the seed" of God's word by proclaiming the good news that "the kingdom of heaven is near." Now, in a memorable parable, Jesus explains why this good news produces different results in those who hear.

Opportunities for Fellowship and Service

Worship with rich musical offerings: exciting blend of traditional, contemporary, jazz and international
Vocal and Bell Choirs, Instrumental Ensembles, Keyboard and Percussion
Youth Programming for Elementary, Middle School and High School, including High Adventure Programming
Education Opportunities for all ages on Sunday Morning, Wednesday Evening, Vacation Bible School and Special Events
Service Opportunities through Habitat for Humanity, Hot Meal Program, Food Shelf, Quilting for Lutheran World Relief, partner church in the city
Adult Fellowship, Progressive Dinners, Group Outings

Join the Ministry of the Congregation

Outreach and Welcome
Stewardship and Finance
Buildings and Grounds
Parish Education
Worship and Music
Youth Ministry
Congregational Life
Social Ministry

CONGREGATION COUNCIL 2008-09
Council President: Bob Graveen
Vice President: Dawn Davis
Secretary: Jerry Resler
Other Council Members: Becky Baumann, David Froiland, Heidi Humbert, Bill Kalke, Steve Knowles,
Carrie Nelson, Mary Ratajski

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