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Welcome to Grace! Our mission at Grace is to teach the inspired and inerrant Word of God, to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the cruciﬁed and risen Savior of the world, and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service. Check out the GRACE WEBSITE at GraceLutheranSAZ.org WORSHIP NOTES We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises and as you oﬀer him your thanks and praise.

The order of worship we will follow is printed in this worship folder for you to follow along and participate. You’ll notice that the service is a dialogue between God and us, his people. The pastor speaks to God along with the congregation and also speaks the Word of God to the people. LARGE PRINT worship folders are available at the entrances for those who desire them. Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship (2021) hymnal. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each pew. You will be asked to open the hymnal to participate in parts of the service today. A vocalist will aid in our singing and will be recorded for our audio disks and video live-streaming. There is no cost to park in our parking lot during Sunday morning worship services. If you receive a citation by mistake, please let our office staff know so it can be cleared.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES—UNEXPECTED TRUTHS The opening lines of the United States Declaration of Independence boldly assert that certain truths are “self-evident”—truths accessible to human reason and widely recognized by observation of the world. Among these are that all people are created equal and possess unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The founders appealed to principles they believed reasonable people could recognize simply by reflecting on human nature and justice. These truths were meant to be obvious, clear to the mind, and persuasive in the public square. Lutherans, however, note that the most important truths revealed in the Bible are not self-evident at all. In fact, they frequently appear surprising or even contrary to human expectations. Scripture teaches that humanity is not naturally good but deeply sinful. It declares that salvation cannot be achieved through human effort but comes entirely by God’s grace. Most unexpected of all is the message that God brings forgiveness and eternal life through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Biblical truth is revealed by God rather than discovered by reason alone. While some truths may seem obvious to human judgment, the truths of the Bible are often unexpected. In this series, our worship is following this path:

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Church Is for All People The Son of Man Is God Cross Comes Before Crown I Am My Brother’s Keeper Forgiveness Is for Me Grace Is Amazing Real Repentance Looks Diﬀerent

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

PRESERVICE MUSIC:

Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me Kenneth T. Kosche Aﬄicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near Christian Worship 867

OPENING HYMN—Aﬄicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near

Christian Worship 867

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken Micah Bohannon

Please stand

INVOCATION Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen.

The words of the invocation remind us that the God we meet and worship is the true and triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

CONFESSION If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:8-9

If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Let us confess our sins to the Lord. Holy God, gracious Father, I am sinful by nature and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should. I deserve your punishment both now and forever. But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins with his innocent suﬀering and death. Trusting in him, I pray: God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16

Silence for meditation and reﬂection

Our gracious Father in heaven has been merciful to us. He sent his only Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life as the atoning sacriﬁce for the sins of the whole world. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Christ gave the authority to forgive the sins of penitent sinners to his church: “Whenever you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven.” John 20:23

Mark 10:47

Kyrie is the Greek word for Lord. The expression “Lord, have mercy” is one of the oldest worship responses in the Christian Church.

LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

In peace let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this holy house and for all who oﬀer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.

SUNG RESPONSE—Glory to God in the Highest

Gloria

Luke 2:14

Christians praise God by proclaiming the great things he has done to accomplish our rescue from sin. “Glory to God in the Highest” has been a Christian song of worship since the fourth century.

+ THE WORD + PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, your Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption. Grant us courage to take up our cross daily and follow him wherever he leads; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Please be seated

When Jeremiah complained about carrying his cross, the Lord called on him to repent and promised salvation.

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OL , you understand. Remember me and care for me. Take vengeance for me on those who persecute me. You are slow to anger. Do not take me away. Keep in mind that for your sake I bear disgrace. Your words came to me, and I devoured them. Your words became my joy, the delight of my heart, because I bear your name, OL God of Armies. I did not sit with the band of partygoers, nor did I celebrate with them. I sat alone, because your hand was upon me. You ﬁlled me with indignation.

Why is my pain unending? Why is my wound incurable, refusing to heal? Will you be as deceptive as an intermittent stream to me, like a source of water that a person can’t depend on?

Therefore this is what the L says. If you repent, I will take you back, so that you may stand before me. If what you say is worthwhile and not worthless, you will be my spokesman. They must turn to you, but you must not turn to them. I will make you like a bronze wall to this people. They will ﬁght against you, but they will not overcome you, because I am with you to save you and to rescue you, declares the L . I will rescue you from the hand of the wicked, and I will deliver you from the grasp of the ruthless.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Jeremiah 15:15-21

PSALM—Surely It Is God Who Saves Me

Christian Worship Psalter 31E

Please join in singing the refrain each time:

The Church sings Psalm 31 in services that feature bearing the cross, whether Jesus in his passion or Christians taking up their crosses and following him.

The vocalist will sing the italicized lines. Please respond with the bolded lines.

In you, L , I have taken / refuge; let me never be / put to shame. Be my rock of / refuge, a strong fortress to / save me. Into your hands I commit my / spirit; deliver me, L , my / faithful God. Refrain (ALL)

My times are / in your hands; save me in your un- / failing love. How abundant are the / good things that you have stored up for those who / fear you. Be strong and / take heart, all you who hope / in the L . Glory be to the Father and / to the Son and to the Holy / Spirit, as it was in the be- / ginning, is now, and will be forever. / Amen. Refrain (ALL)

Text (refrain): The Draft Proposed Book of Common Prayer. Public domain. Tune (refrain): Jack Noble White © 1976 H. W. Gray Company. All rights assigned to and owned by Jubilate Music Group, LLC. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Psalm tone: Kermit G. Moldenhauer © 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.

No cross can compare with the crown of glory that is waiting.

SECOND READING

Romans 8:18–25

For I conclude that our suﬀerings at the present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. 19In fact, creation is waiting with eager longing for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in the hope 21that even creation itself will be set free from slavery to corruption, in order to share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. 22

For we know that all of creation is groaning with birth pains right up to the present time. 23And not only creation, but also we ourselves, who have the ﬁrstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we eagerly await our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. 24Indeed, it was for this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he already sees? 25But if we hope for something we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patient endurance. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

We stand out of respect for the words of Christ, our King.

Please stand

The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ALL:

Vocalist: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Refrain (ALL) Tune: © 2002, 2021 Kermit G. Moldenhauer, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.

Mark 8:34

GOSPEL

Matthew 16:21-26

From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he had to go to Jerusalem and suﬀer many things from the elders, chief priests, and experts in the law, and be killed, and on the third day be raised again.

Jesus calls his Church to walk in his path. First comes the cross, then comes the crown.

Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “May you receive mercy, Lord! This will never happen to you.” 23

But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a snare to me because you are not thinking the things of God, but the things of men.” 24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 25In fact whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will ﬁnd it. 26After all, what will it beneﬁt a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what can a person give in exchange for his soul?” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY—Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

SERMON

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Romans 8:18-25 Worth Waiting For

Please stand

The Apostles’ Creed developed in the Early Christian Church as a personal confession of faith. It is so named because it confesses the faith taught by the Apostles of Jesus.

CONFESSION OF FAITH I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suﬀered under Pontius Pilate, was cruciﬁed, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated

Apostles’ Creed

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Loving God and Lord, you created the universe that surrounds us and the globe on which we live. You control all things through your Son, who sits at your right hand in glory.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a ﬁtting place.

Comfort us with the promise of your eternal presence. Give your Word power as it works in our hearts and minds. Clear away our confusion, and demolish our doubts. Send your Spirit to strengthen both our conﬁdence in your promises and our desire to live according to your will. Take away our love of sinning, and restore us each day by your grace. The signs of the times warn us that the end of time is near. Protect us from scoﬀers who sneer at your truth. Spare us and Christians around the world from all forms of hate and persecution. Give us courage to carry the cross with patience and joy. Instill in the hearts of our children a desire to follow you as they prepare for future days. Help them distinguish between what is passing and what is eternal, between instant thrills and lasting joy. Encourage more young people to prepare for service in the public ministry of the gospel.

Mold us and move us to be good examples for our youth. Hold in your care, Lord, those who are experiencing physical or emotional pain and all who are aﬄicted by disease or facing death. Pour out your compassion on the grieving, and comfort the mourners who miss someone they loved. Move us to pray for these brothers and sisters and to help when we can. Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence. Silent prayer

Whether we pray together or alone, you have promised to hear and answer us. Give us patience to accept your blessings in whatever way you send them. In your love and wisdom, prepare us for the day when you will take us to be with you forever. Hear us for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

OFFERTORY:

OFFERING

In the Cross of Christ I Glory Marianne Kim

Members of Grace respond to their Savior’s love with offerings that are given joyfully, generously, regularly, and in a way that is proportionate to how the Lord has blessed them. Their cheerful gifts support the mission and ministry of our congregation. If you are a guest today, please know that we do not expect you to contribute to our congregation’s work. However, if you would like to give an offering to the Lord in response to his love to you, we are happy to receive it and put it to work in God’s kingdom. If you prefer, use your smart phone to give online by scanning this QR code: Please fill out the Friendship Register located in the red folder at the end of the row and pass it along. Thank you!

HYMN—Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me

Christian Worship 831

Please stand

CLOSING PRAYER Almighty God, we thank you for teaching us the things you want us to believe and do. Help us by your Holy Spirit to keep your Word in pure hearts that we may be strengthened in faith, guided in holiness, and comforted in life and in death, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Matthew 6 and Luke 11 record how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. We use his example prayer as part of our public worship, trusting that he will hear and answer our prayers.

LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

The blessing of Aaron has been spoken over God’s people for over 3,500 years. The L said, “In this way they will put my name on [them], and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27

BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace. Amen.

Please be seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING HYMN—In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Christian Worship 529 POSTLUDE MUSIC: Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken Anne Krentz Organ

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Preacher ...................................................................................... Pastor Nathan Kassulke Worship Leader ............................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler (10:00 AM) Accompanist ................................................................................................... Kathy Parra Vocalists ....................................... Beth Kassulke (7:45 AM), Anna Kassulke (10:00 AM) Greeters .......................................................................... Eric & Erika Hanson (10:00 AM) Ushers...................................................................... Rusty King, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM) Justin Harris, DJ, Jacob, & Zach Miller (10:00 AM) Sound and Recording Techs ............... Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler, Sam Kassulke Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org. Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2026 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.

TODAY Guest Packets

Are you a guest with us today? You are welcome to pick up a Guest Packet at either church door. The packets include information about our congregation and what we believe. We’re so thankful you ere here for worship today!

Daily Devotions

Grace Moments and Meditations daily devotional books are at either door to church and in the Fellowship Hall. A new Meditations book with devotions that begin today is now available. These are great tools to use for your daily Bible study!

Altar Flowers

The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Sean and Mary Brearcliffe in appreciation of all our Christian teachers as they begin a new school year. If you would like to provide flowers for the altar, please call (520-623-6633) or email (office@gracelutheransaz.org) the Grace Central Office to reserve a Sunday. The next available dates include all the Sundays in September and October. The cost for the 2 bouquets is $32.50. After the 10:00 AM service you may take the flowers home or leave them to be dropped off to one of our homebound members if a visit is being made.

Fellowship

Following the 10:00 AM service this morning, you are invited to join us in the courtyard and Fellowship Hall for drinks and snacks. Thank you to Bill & Lisa Toben for hosting today! Upcoming available dates include September 13 & 20 and most of the Sundays in October. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

We are continuing our look at Romans 9-16 under the theme “The Triumph of Grace.” If you have not made Sunday morning Bible study a part of your routine, this would be a great time to start! We meet at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall.

Summer Sunday School

Today is the last day of our BLOCK PARTY where we learned the joy of building on a firm foundation. Today we are looking at the thief on the cross in Luke 23:36-43 and learning that anyone who puts their faith in Jesus will have eternal life with him in heaven. Next week our catechism students are invited to attend Adult Bible Study for a special presentation and our Elementary students will have a special lesson about Labor Day. Regular Sunday School and Catechism classes will begin on September 13. These classes meet from 8:45 to 9:45 every Sunday morning in the Education Building. All children ages 3 and up are welcome! 13

ANNOUNCEMENTS Outreach Workshop Today

We are holding an Outreach Workshop here at Grace-Tucson following our 10:00 AM worship service today. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to encouraging each other as we prepare to reach out to our friends and neighbors and welcome guests to church.

Men of Iron & Fire: Today

“Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the insight of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17). Men of Iron & Fire is a group just for men that meets monthly for Bible study and occasionally for a fellowship event. All men of the congregation are invited to attend. This afternoon, they will meet in the boardroom at Civano at 2:00 PM to continue their Bible study entitled “A Man of Character,” considering what Timothy can teach us about trust, studying the Word, teachability, relationships, and models for faith. Come be strengthened. Come be sharpened. You may contact Jeff Weinstein with any questions at (520)909-7649.

TCM Bible Study Tonight

Daniel and His Friends Go Off to College…Then Get Jobs is the multi-week Bible study on Daniel chapters 1-6 that begins our semester. Daniel and his friends were young men suddenly dropped into a culture in Babylon that wanted to reshape everything about them—their education, their values, even their identity. Sound familiar? Tonight we go to “King’s College” in Babylon to see what it means to live as God’s child when almost everyone around you sees life differently. Who Are You When Nobody from Church Is Watching?

We meet at 7:00 PM in the Student Center in the church basement here at GraceTucson. The stairs below the TCM sign on the parking lot side of the church will take you there. If you have any questions, contact our campus pastor, Pastor Koehler: revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org or (520)404-2620. For more information use the QR code to download the TCM app.

Church History Bible Study: Wednesday

In our Wednesday Church History class we continue to consider the Wisconsin Synod’s transition from the Twentieth Century into the Twenty-First. We meet together at 10:00 AM on Wednesdays and repeat the same material at 7:00 PM. Join us in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall at whichever time works best for you!

Basketball at the CLC: Wednesday

Do you enjoy playing basketball? Join fellow players every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the gymnasium at our Child Learning Center in Sahuarita. All skill levels are welcome. Join in the fun and bring a friend! 14

ANNOUNCEMENTS Women’s Bible Study: Thursday

A new weekly Women’s Bible study begins this Thursday, September 3. Join Pastor Koehler for a series of classes on 1, 2, and 3 John. These three brief but powerful letters, written by the Apostle John, teach us how to live as a follower of Jesus. Living in light, love, and truth are at the core of John’s letters. Whether you are well-acquainted with Scripture or just getting to know your Bible, this class will increase your understanding and strengthen your love for God and others. Women’s Bible study takes place in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 AM on Thursdays.

Breakfast at Bible Study

Join us next Sunday, September 6, in our regular Bible study time (9:00-9:45) for breakfast and some informational updates. Stop for pancakes and more on your way in and grab a seat. We’ll be viewing the WELS Connection, learning about our newly donated Automatic External Defibrillators, and hearing from our teens about some recent events. We’ll try to save time for questions or just to enjoy each other’s company as we eat! We hope to see you there!

Service Opportunity: English Classes

We are working to assemble a team of volunteers to help people in our community learn English, and we could still use some help. We are currently in need of three teachers. If you are interested in serving in this way or would like to be involved in a different capacity, please contact the program coordinator, Ron Silver, at (520)221-1216 or ronaldsilver3@gmail.com. You are also invited to attend a Volunteer Meeting this Tuesday, September 1, at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at GraceTucson. English Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM beginning September 8. This is a unique way to show the love of Christ to those in our community!

Movie Night in the Courtyard

Get ready for a “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” kind of movie night on Saturday, September 12 beginning at 6:30 PM. It will be a baseball-themed evening complete with hot dogs, Cracker Jack, and other stadium-type treats. You can even get your picture taken with “Babe Ruth!” A movie that is a favorite of people of all ages, The Sandlot, will be showing on the big screen in the courtyard. Dig out your favorite baseball/softball jersey to wear! Find a picture of you in your playing days for our Hall of Fame display—you can email your picture to the church office or bring it in to have it scanned! And of course, think about a friend who might like to join you! Pick up a ticket if you plan to be there and pick them up for the friends who will join you. The number of tickets taken will help us know the number of people to plan for. Bring your ticket with you when you come to the event to be included in the raffle, which includes Arizona Diamondbacks tickets! Tickets are available at both church doors and in the Fellowship Hall. 15

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Redeemer’s Great Exchange: September 14-16

Our sister congregation, Redeemer Lutheran Church, is holding an event called the Great Exchange on Monday & Tuesday, September 14 & 15, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Wednesday, September 16, from 7:00 to 10:00 AM. If you would like to donate items, please bring them to Redeemer’s Ministry Center on Sunday, September 13, after 11:00 AM or Monday AM only (NO donations will be accepted after Monday). The Redeemer Ministry Center is located at 8845 N. Silverbell Road, 85743. They will accept new or used items you would like to pass on to others. If you have very large items, please just bring a photo with a description. All items are FREE and you do not need to donate to participate! If you have questions, call Rich or Diane Kasson at (727)422-5678 or (727)430 -3491.

Handbells & Choir begin September 17

Have you ever been interested in ringing a handbell? Do you enjoy singing or wish your singing voice was stronger? Please consider joining us on Thursday evenings beginning September 17! Handbells will rehearse from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Worship Choir will rehearse from 6:45 to 8:00 PM. Both groups meet in the church sanctuary. No experience is needed! Our directors and experienced members are eager to help and teach you what you need to know! Both of these groups welcome members who are 12-years-old or older. If you are unsure about participating, please come to the first rehearsal and give it a try! There is no commitment to continue. If you have any questions, please contact our worship coordinator, Beth Kassulke (music@gracelutheransaz.org).

CLC Birthday Party: September 19

Celebrate our Child Learning Center’s 6th birthday!! A fun carnival will be held on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at our Child Learning Center at Grace-Sahuarita. Come and enjoy lunch, games, bounce houses, and much more!

Save the Date - LWMS Rally: October 10

Our next LWMS Fall Rally is a joint retreat hosted by our sisters in the LWMS Grand Canyon West Circuit. It will be held on Saturday, October 10, at Grace Lutheran Church in Glendale, AZ. Our presenters will be Pastor Paul Horn, National Civilian Chaplain to the Military and Jason Jonkers, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Registration sheets are available on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall or online at www.gcwlwms.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are many events coming up this fall! Don’t miss out on the following activities! Watch for more details as each date draws closer. Saturday, September 12: Movie Night at Grace-Tucson September 14-16: Redeemer’s Great Exchange Saturday, September 19: CLC Birthday Party Saturday, October 3: Spanferkelfest (Pig Roast) at Grace-Tucson Saturday, October 10: LWMS Rally in Glendale, AZ Friday, October 16: Women’s Paint & Sip at the CLC Friday, October 23: Guys’ Event at the CLC Sunday, October 25: Area Reformation Service at Grace-Tucson Friday, November 6: Fire Pit Soup Fellowship at Grace-Sahuarita Saturday, November 21: Grace-Tucson Community Open House

Christian Greeting Cards

A large variety of Christian greeting cards are available in the greeting card rack in the west end of the Fellowship Hall. Single cards are just $0.50 each. Money can be placed in the box on the table to the left of the card rack.

Old Forward in Christ & Devotion Books

Do you have old copies of the Forward in Christ magazine or the Meditations and Grace Moments devotion books? If you do and you would like to share them with others, please put them in the gray basket on the table next to the card rack in the Fellowship Hall. These will be given to Pastor Rautenberg on the Apache reservation to be distributed to members there.

Grow in Grace Class

Would you like to learn more about our Savior Jesus, about the Bible that tells us about him, and about what we believe and teach at Grace? Our congregation offers a series of Bible-based lessons called Grow in Grace. Grow in Grace also serves as our membership class for those who may be interested in joining the church. If you would be interested in scheduling a Grow in Grace Class, please speak to Pastor Kassulke or Pastor Koehler or let us know online at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/ GIG.

This schedule is subject to change. Please watch your email for the most up-to-date information or call the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633 if you have questions.

This Week at Grace August 30 - September 6 TUCSON Today Worship Services ............................................ 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Triumph of Grace .............................. 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (office conference room) .............. 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Acts ...................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... Outreach Workshop ..................................................... 11:30a TCM Bible Study ............................................................ 7:00p Tuesday Pastors’ Staff Meeting .................................................... 2:00p English Class Volunteer Meeting ................................... 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History ............. 10:00a & 7:00p

Thursday Women’s Bible Study: 1, 2, & 3 John ............................. 9:00a Sunday, September 6 Worship Services with communion ................. 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Breakfast at Bible Study ................................................. 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (office conference room) .............. 9:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... NO TCM Bible Study (resumes September 13)

VAIL Today Worship Service ............................................................10:00a NO Adult Bible Study (resumes 9-6) BBQ Potluck following worship Men of Iron & Fire Bible Study at Civano ....................... 2:00p Sunday, September 6 Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship .................................................... Adult Bible Study: Hard Sayings of Jesus .................... 11:15a

SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Paul’s Pastoral Letters .......................9:00a Children’s Sunday School ...............................................9:00a Worship Service ............................................................10:00a Fellowship following worship.................................................... Grow in Grace Class .....................................................11:30a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Jesus’ Sayings...........................10:00a Basketball at the CLC .....................................................6:30p Sunday, September 6 Adult Bible Study: Paul’s Pastoral Letters .......................9:00a Children’s Sunday School ...............................................9:00a Worship Service with communion .................................10:00a Fellowship following worship.................................................... Grow in Grace Class .....................................................11:30a BENSON Today Worship Service ..............................................................7:30a Adult Bible Study: How the Bible Came to Be ................8:45a Fellowship following worship.................................................... Wednesday Adult Bible Study: Book of Daniel .................................10:00a Sunday, September 6 Worship Service with communion...................................7:30a Adult Bible Study: How the Bible Came to Be ................8:45a Fellowship following worship.................................................... ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) .............................................9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) .......................10:00a Sunday, August 30 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) .......................10:00a

One Church. Four Locations. Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911. Grace-Tucson and Central Office

Grace-Sahuarita

830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520)623-6633 office@gracelutheransaz.org

75 W. Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520)578-3538

Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler

Pastor Ryan A. Heiman

revrah@gracelutheransaz.org

Child Learning Center

(520)848-4630 receptionist@gracelutheransaz.org GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com

Director—Laura Heiman

director@gracelutheransaz.org

assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org

Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail Benson

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

Vail

Child Learning Center Mission Teachers Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds

vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org

Worshipping at Esmond Station Elementary 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747

Theresa Pratt, Preschool

Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein

Chris Leathers, After School Care

revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org

cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org

Office at Civano

10501 E. Seven Generations Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 (520)848-4631

Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr

cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714

office@gracelutheransaz.org

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Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a group of nearly 400,000 men, women, and children in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada united by a common faith in Christ's saving love. We are committed to a common calling—encouraging each other in our faith and sharing God's gift of a Savior with the rest of the world.