News & Announcements

We are preparing for our Ash Wednesday services on Wednesday, February 18, at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and we need volunteers to help serve. If you are willing to assist as a server, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex or contact Holly Lail. Your help allows us to offer a meaningful and prayerful worship experience for all.

Wednesdays in Lent (March 4-March 25) Join Pastor Brad Weeklly for a class he is leading during Lent. This class will have two opportunities each week to participate: Wednesdays at 10am in the Conference Room 1 or 6pm online only. There is a book needed for this class. You can pick your copy up in the narthex. You are encouraged to make a $5 per book donation, if you are able. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84680390891?pwd=xW22VRlkIgSRx5esiexutbRy7oh38y.1 Meeting

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Saturday March 14 we will be doing a food distribution at Trinity Lutheran Church in Georgetown. Last distribution we fed nearly 200 people and now that the word is out, we are hoping to reach even more families! While distribution is from 2-4pm, it is an all-day event with teams picking up food, weighing and sorting, setting up and breaking down. We need about 25 volunteers to make it happen!

Saturdays at 9:00 am Class is open to the community and are held in the Narthex. $5/pp donation suggested to go to Community Lunch.

Date: Tuesday, February 17 Time: 6:00pm Event: Join us for the Shrove Tuesday Talent Show on Tuesday, February 17 at 6pm following the pancake supper! Come share your talents or enjoy an evening of fun, creativity, and fellowship as members of our church community take the stage. Interested in performing? Sign up by filling out a form in the narthex or through the Church Center app. All ages and talents are welcome. Mark your calendar and get ready for a joyful Shrove Tuesday

New Stephen Ministry Training Class Coming in March 2026 Have you ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully co

American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator Needed Shepherd of the Sea is looking for a volunteer to serve as our American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator. This role includes helping volunteers sign in and assisting with opening and locking the building during scheduled blood drives. This is a meaningful way to support a life-saving ministry while helping our church serve the wider community. These are the scheduled dates March 6th, May 8th, August 7th, and November 6th. Pl

Ready to take the next step towards creating positive change? Join us for an NP Class on February 15th to discover SOS's impactful history, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn how you can be part of something meaningful. Classes will be held at 9:00 am,10:30, and 12:00 noon.

The Supper Club is dining at the Grumpy Mustache, Thursday, February 26, 4:00 PM. All are welcome, family, friends and neighbors. Please call Thelma Bryson on or before 2/23.

Date: Monday March 2, 2026 Time: 6:00pm Location: Fellowship Hall Lutheran Men in Mission will not be meeting on the 23rd of February, the normally scheduled date, but instead we will meet on Monday March 2nd in order to host Tom Ramsey the Executive Director of SCLMM. Tom Ramsey will be our guest speaker. Please note that the next Lutheran Men in Mission Meeting will be Monday March 2nd. Dinner will be at 6:00 PM, followed by a Presentation by Tom Ramsey the Executive Direct

Date: February 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm Put your boots on and come dance for a great cause! Join us for Boot Scootin' For Food, an afternoon of line dancing, music, and community fun, all while supporting the food pantry! When: Saturday Feb 28, 1-5pm Where: Bourbon Cowboy at 3001 Nightlife Cost: $15 per person (includes cover to 3001 Nightlife that night) Event Schedule 1-2 pm: Line dancing lessons 2-3pm: Open dance floor 3-4pm: Line dancing lessons 4-5pm: Open dance Floor Extr

Date: February 14, 2026 Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Location: Fellowship Hall WELCA meets on Valentine’s Day morning. Join us for a Bible study , card-making session and valentine’s day treats!

Community & Fun (Quarterly Game Night) Digital ministry also creates space for fellowship and joy. Our Digital Game Night is held quarterly on Zoom, offering a relaxed way to connect and laugh together. 📅 Our next game night is March 19 at 6:30pm on Zoom. A Note About Social Media at Shepherd of the Sea As we grow in our digital ministry, we are making a few simple changes to how we share information online. Going forward, our website will be the best place to find schedul

Upcoming Events: Feb 22 | Youth Group Escape Room Night 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM | 📍 Fellowship Hall at SOS 🧩 Church Escape Room Fun 🍴Dinner Provided Mar 8 | Youth Group Night 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM | 📍 Fellowship Hall at SOS 🍽️Dinner Provided

Your 2025 Giving Statements have been sent—either by email, or by mail if we did not have a current email address on file for you. If you haven’t received your statement by next week, please feel free to contact the church office so we can assist you. We encourage you to review your statement when it arrives, and let us know if you have any questions or notice anything that needs clarification. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our church’s ministry.

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Due to the ongoing opioid epidemic, we now have Naloxone (Narcan) available for overdose emergencies. There are bright red, plastic boxes mounted on the wall just inside the front doors of all three buildings with the medicine inside. Please look for them as you come & go throughout the week so that you know where they're located. If you happen to use one, please let the Property Manager know so that he can refill the medicine.

This week in the Children’s Church we are talking about love & learning about God’s love for us & how we can love others just like He does! Mar 22 | All Youth Bowling Night! 🎳 🕔 5:00 PM | 📍 Surfside Bowl 💲 $10 per person (Includes 1.5 hours bowling, shoes, pizza or hotdog & drink) Open to Younger & Older Youth and Families Sign up by Feb 15 with Miss Alexis

Grief Support Group for those who have lost a child, held the 3rd Saturday every month at 10am in the conference room.