Our Identity

ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church has been serving the Southern Maryland area with God's Word since 1997. We began with Bible Study and added Worship Services when our first pastor arrived in 1998. We worshiped in rented space until 2011, when God blessed us and allowed us the opportunity to erect a church building.  From here we have been establishing roots through the power of the gospel.

Shepherd of the Bay is a congregation full of many people with various backgrounds. Our members enjoy the fellowship and the "family feel" of our congregation. If you are looking for a church home, please accept our invitation to find out more about our congregation.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

In an ever changing world, the truths of our Christian faith remain constant. Here is a quick summary of those truths.

  • The Bible is God's Word. It is absolute truth - free from error and as relevant for our lives today as it was the day it was written. We strive to teach no more and no less than what the Bible teaches.
  • We believe that the God of the Bible is the only true God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 
  • Only through faith in Jesus Christ do we have a relationship with the one true God.
  • We believe that we are people like you - who were born in sin, have continued in that sin, and owe a debt because of that sin to God. We cannot begin to pay that debt back - no matter how hard we try.
  • We believe that we are people like you, whom Jesus Christ rescued from all the consequences of sin through his life, death, and resurrection for the world.
  • We believe that the forgiveness of sins and eternal life Jesus won for the world are offered to us in the means of grace - God's Word, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. We receive these gifts by faith.
  • We are committed to sharing the good news of Jesus with those in our congregation as well as with our community. 

Coffee Hour

After the worship service, we normally have coffee and refreshments through the door that leads to the kitchen.

You are welcome to stay, eat, laugh and meet some of our members.

We will do everything we can to make your visit a meaningful one.

MISSION STATEMENT

As Christians called by the Holy Spirit, our purpose individually and as a congregation is to praise the Lord by:

  • Worshiping Him in spirit and truth.
  • Bringing the good news of Jesus to Southern Maryland and beyond.
  • Sharing Christian love and fellowship.

WORSHIP STYLE

Our primary goal in worship is to glorify God. Expect to hear everything from traditional hymns to some contemporary music. We strive to sing songs that richly tell the story of God's love that are set to beautiful and easy-to-sing tunes.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Our worship services usually last just under one hour. We encourage first time guests to sign our Guest Book in the foyer either before or after the service.

Service Time

Every Sunday - 10:30am

9463 HG Trueman Rd. Lusby, MD 20657

(410) 231-2075 • pastor@shepherdofthebay.com

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