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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 will follow this path:

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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

OPENING HYMN—Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

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

As our service begins, the minister speaks the words spoken at our baptisms and makes the sign of the cross, marking us anew as redeemed children of God.

CONFESSION Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psalm 32:1-2

Blessed are they whose sin the Lord does not count against them. Let us confess our sins to the Lord. Almighty and merciful Father, we have strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed what we have devised and desired in our hearts. We have oﬀended you and sinned against your holy law. We have done those things that we should not have done, and we have not done those things that we should have done. Have mercy on us, Lord! Spare us, forgive us, and restore us, according to your promises in Christ Jesus.

“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

God, our merciful Father, has forgiven all our sins. He sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer and Savior. Jesus paid the penalty for our guilt by his death on the cross and freed us from death by his resurrection from the grave. We have peace with God now and forever.

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.

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.

SUNG RESPONSE—Glory to God in the Highest

Gloria

+ THE WORD + PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, preserve the congregation of believers with your never-failing mercy. Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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FIRST READING

Ezekiel 33:7-11

But I have appointed you, son of man, to be a watchman for the house of Israel. So whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you are to warn them from me. 8When I say to a wicked man, “Wicked man, you shall surely die,” if you do not speak to warn the wicked man against his way, that wicked man will die because of his guilt, but I will also hold you responsible for his blood. 9But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he will die because of his guilt, but you will have saved your life. 10

The Lord told Ezekiel if he didn’t warn the Israelites about their sin, he was going to hold Ezekiel accountable.

So you, son of man, say the following to the house of Israel.

This is what you people are saying: “Certainly our rebellion and our sins weigh us down, and because of them we are rotting away. How then can we live?” 11Say to them, “As I live, declares the L God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from their way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why should you die, O house of Israel?” The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

HYMN—God’s Own Son Most Holy

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Paul wins his brother Cephas (Peter) over to the truth of the gospel.

SECOND READING

Galatians 2:11–16

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong. 12For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when those people came, he drew back and separated himself, because he feared those from the circumcision group. 13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. 14But when I saw that they were not acting according to the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of all of them, “If you, a Jew, live like the Gentiles and not like the Jews, why do you compel the Gentiles to live like the Jews?” 15

“We are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners. 16We know that a person is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. So we also believed in Christ Jesus that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because no one will be justified by the works of the law. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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

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The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

1 Timothy 2:4

ALL:

Vocalist: God wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Refrain (ALL) Tune: © 2002, 2021 Kermit G. Moldenhauer, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.

GOSPEL

Matthew 18:15-20

“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his sin just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And, if he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as an unbeliever or a tax collector. 18Amen I tell you: Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 Amen I tell you again: If two of you on earth agree to ask for anything, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. 20In fact where two or three have gathered together in my name, there I am among them.”

Jesus teaches us how to practice Christian discipline lovingly.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.

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HYMN OF THE DAY—Jesus Sinners Does Receive

SERMON

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Ezekiel 33:7-11 Watch Out for Each Other

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The Nicene Creed was ﬁrst developed in 325 at the First Council of Nicea. It was written to reaﬃrm the Biblical teaching of the divinity of Jesus, God’s Son. Like the Apostles’ and Athanasian Creeds, the Nicene Creed is a confession of what the Bible teaches.

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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As we approach Labor Day, we take the opportunity to ask God to bless our work and give us thankful hearts for the labor he provides us to do.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Creator God, we give thanks for all the work you give us to do: for work that sustains and work that fulﬁlls, for work which, however tiring, also satisﬁes and resonates with your work in creation. Lord, we give you thanks.

As we give thanks to you we also pray for those who have no work, who have too much or too little work, who work at jobs that involve great danger, work that others are willing to do on our behalf.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a ﬁtting place.

Lord, hear our prayer. Extend your guidance and grace in the many and varied places of our work: in factory or field, in sheltered office or under open sky, using technical knowledge or physical strength, working with machines or with people or with the earth itself. Lord, direct us with your love. Lead us, O Lord, to bring the full weight of our intelligence and strength to our work and to make our place of work a place of safety and respect for all with whom we labor. Lord, make us faithful and helpful in all we do. Keep us from engaging in work that harms others, that promotes injustice or violence, that affords individual gain but ignores the common good. Lord, forgive us when we fall into sin. Protect us from greed that elevates our work above that of others, from discontent when we see the successes of others, and from pride when we view the disappointment of others. Lord, give hearts that are pure and alive in your love. Give us faith to use the wages we gain as gifts of your grace, for supporting our families, for helping those less fortunate, for sustaining good government, and for promoting the ministry of the gospel in our city and world. Lord, make us faithful stewards of all your gifts. Provide healing and health to those who have been injured at work, those who have been hurt by the negligence of others, those who have been harmed by unfair practices, and all who are enduring pain in body or mind. Protect all people at work or at play. Lord, fill us with compassion for all your people. Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence. Silent prayer

In our labor and in our laughter, O Lord, in our work and in our rest, pour out on us the blessings of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

OFFERING 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!

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+ THE SACRAMENT + The Preface to the Sacrament is one of the oldest parts of the Christian liturgy, dating back to the ﬁrst century. As we prepare to receive Holy Communion, we are united with the Body of Christ, in an unbroken bond with Christians through the millennia.

PREFACE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who promised that wherever two or three come together in his name, there he is with them to shepherd his ﬂock until he comes again in glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Sanctus

The Prophet Isaiah was given a vision of heaven, where seraphim praised God. In the Sanctus we welcome Jesus with our hosannas and praise.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING We give thanks to you, O God, through your dear Son, Jesus Christ, whom you sent to be our Savior, our Redeemer, and the messenger of your grace. Through him you made all things; in him you are well pleased. He is the incarnate Word, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. To fulﬁll your promises, he stretched out his hands on the cross and released from eternal death all who believe in you. As we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, we thank you that you have gathered us together to receive your Son’s body and blood. Send us your Spirit, unite us as one, and strengthen our faith so that we may praise you in your Son, Jesus Christ. Through him, we glorify and honor you, O God our Father, with 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

As he speaks the Words of Institution, the minister both proclaims the words of Jesus to the congregation and sets apart the bread and wine for this special use. The sign of the cross reminds us of Christ’s death.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

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.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” The peace of the Lord be with you always. Amen.

John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” We sing the Agnus Dei conﬁdent that Jesus has borne our sins and freely gives us forgiveness and peace in the Sacrament.

O, LAMB OF GOD

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Agnus Dei

DISTRIBUTION The Bible teaches that the Lord’s Supper is a unique communion of Christ and the individual believer as well as a coming together of people who hold to the same beliefs. Because of these Scriptural truths, we practice Member Communion at Grace. Those who are conﬁrmed members of Wisconsin Synod congregations (WELS) are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper with us. If you are not a WELS member but have an interest in receiving Holy Communion, please speak with the pastor after church today or at another time. We are aware that there are a number of other teachings about Holy Communion, and we want it to be a blessing for you, so we would look forward to sharing with you what God says about this Sacrament.

Gluten-free communion wafers and grape juice are available for those who for health or medical reason require it. Please see page 14 for more information.

PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION (For private meditation) Lord Jesus, you have invited me to come and receive your holy Sacrament. I believe that in the bread and wine you give me your true body and blood to eat and drink. Forgive my sins and nourish my faith through this precious meal. I long for the comfort that comes with your promises; I yearn for the assurance of your faithful love. Bless me now as I receive you by faith. Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (For private meditation) Thank you, dear Savior, for nourishing my faith with the Sacrament of your body and blood. Lift my heart with your forgiveness, renew my conﬁdence in your grace, empower my love for others, and lead me to long for the eternal banquet of heaven. Amen.

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+ THANKSGIVING + SPOKEN RESPONSES Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

Psalm 106:1

his mercy endures forever. Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup,

1 Corinthians 11:26

we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

CLOSING PRAYER We give you thanks, O Lord, for the foretaste of the heavenly banquet you have given us in this Sacrament. Through this gift you have fed our faith, nourished our hope, and strengthened our love. By your Spirit, help us to live as your holy people until that day when you will receive us as your guests at the wedding supper of the Lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, 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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING HYMN—O Lord, We Praise You

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THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Minister .............................................................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler Communion Assistant ..............................................................Eric Hanson (10:00 AM) Accompanist ............................................................................................. Jeremy Bakken Vocalist ........................................................................................................ Beth Kassulke Greeters ............................................Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O’Donald (10:00 AM) Ushers ..................................................................... Rusty King, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM) Justin Harris, Sam Kassulke, Zach Miller, Rick Street (10:00 AM) Communion Prep .................................. Karen Grorud, Barb Tobiasson, Beth Johnson 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 Holy Communion We provide gluten-free communion wafers for those with wheat allergy, gluten-sensitivity, or celiac disease. These wafers are stored and handled separately to avoid cross-contamination. They are “bread” as Scripture requires and are consecrated along with the rest of the bread. For those requiring gluten-free wafers, please take one from the stand located at the front rail as you approach for communion. Simply hold it so that the pastor can see it at the time of distribution. Grape juice is available for those who for health or medical reason require it instead of wine. Please speak with a pastor about providing grape juice for you on future Sundays. Today we are distributing Holy Communion in “tables.” The ushers will direct members forward by the side aisles. Groups of about ten will be guided toward the center aisle and will line up to receive the elements together. After each table communes, the pastor will offer a blessing and dismiss the group to return by the center aisle. To aid in your personal preparation for Holy Communion, a list of Christian Questions can be found on pages 295-296 in the hymnal. These were prepared by Martin Luther for those intending to receive the Sacrament.

Altar Flowers 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 most of 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.

Breakfast at Bible Study

This morning during our regular Bible study time (9:00-9:45) we will enjoy 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! Following our 10:00 AM worship service, there will also be snacks and drinks available in the Fellowship Hall and courtyard. There are many upcoming opportunities to serve in this way including NEXT Sunday, September 13, and also September 20. Thank you to Sally Littau and Heidi Stoeckman for providing all the food this morning!

Sunday Morning Bible Study Next Week

Next Sunday we will continue 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. 14

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 began on August 30 is available. These are great tools to use for your daily Bible study!

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.

Service Opportunity: English Classes

We have assembled a team of volunteers to help people in our community learn English. We can always use additional help, so if you are interested in serving in this way, please contact the program coordinator, Ron Silver, at (520)221-1216 or ronaldsilver3@gmail.com. English Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM beginning this Tuesday, September 8. This is a unique way to show the love of Christ to those in our community!

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!

Women’s Bible Study: Thursday

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. 15

ANNOUNCEMENTS Movie Night in the Courtyard: Saturday

Get ready for a “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” kind of movie night this 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.

TCM Bible Study: September 13

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? We do not meet tonight, but next Sunday, September 13, we’ll see how Daniel and his friends moved from the classroom to high-pressure careers in one of the most powerful governments in the world. We’ll talk about prayer, pressure, success—and a kingdom that outlasts them all as we answer the question, Can You Succeed Without Selling Your Soul? 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.

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).

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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!

Memorial Service: September 19

Grace member Dennis Goeglein was called home to heaven on July 19. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, at Grace-Tucson at 11:00 AM. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please keep Dennis’ wife, Mary, in your prayers.

LWMS Rally: October 10

The 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.

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.

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 Monday, November 23: CLC Thanksgiving Potluck Wednesday, November 25: Thanksgiving Services at Benson, Tucson, & Sahuarita 17

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 September 6 - September 13 TUCSON Today 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) Monday—Labor Day Grace Central Office Closed Tuesday Pastors’ Staff Meeting .................................................... 2:00p English Classes .............................................................. 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History ............. 10:00a & 7:00p

Thursday Women’s Bible Study: 1, 2, & 3 John ............................. 9:00a Friday Movie Night in the Courtyard .......................................... 6:30p Sunday, September 13 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 ................................................... TCM Bible Study ............................................................ 7:00p VAIL Today Worship Service with communion .................................10:00a Fellowship following worship .................................................... Adult Bible Study: Hard Sayings of Jesus .................... 11:15a Sunday, September 13 Worship Service ........................................................... 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 with communion .................................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 13 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 BENSON Today Worship Service with communion...................................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 13 Worship Service ..............................................................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, September 13 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

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Child Learning Center

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

Director—Laura Heiman

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Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org

Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail Benson

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

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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

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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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