THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
G E L C S , A J 19, 2025
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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 worship service 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. Those wishing to leave an offering can do so at the exit today or give online at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/give. (You can also scan the QR code to the right to access the online giving page.)
Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship hymnal. If you would like to worship from a hymnal today, you will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each row; however, you do not need to use a hymnal if you so choose, as everything needed for worship is printed in this worship folder.
OUR WORSHIP SERIES EPIPHANY MOMENTS
“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” When someone has an epiphany, it’s not that reality changed. The way they see that reality is what changed, for a deeper truth has been revealed. An epiphany is an “ a-ha!” moment causing us to look at things very differently.
In the Church Year, Epiphany is the season where we see Jesus begin his ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. In this season we will come to understand that when we have Jesus in our lives, it does not always mean our reality drastically changes. It simply means that we see reality differently (and better). Jesus always provides an abundance of epiphany moments.
In this season, our worship will follow this path:
January 12
Baptism Is the Cure for an Identity Crisis
January 19 God Delivers More than We Ask, Not Less
January 26
Rejection Is Not Proof of Failure
February 2 Popularity Is Not Proof of Success
February 9 The Least Qualified Are the First Sent
February 16 Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed
February 23 Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil with Good March 2 Glory Is Hidden In order to Be Revealed
WeÊwouldÊloveÊtheÊopportunityÊtoÊgetÊtoÊknowÊthoseÊworshipingÊwithÊusÊthisÊmorning!ÊPleaseÊfillÊoutÊtheÊ FriendshipÊRegisterÊlocatedÊinÊtheÊredÊfolderÊinÊyourÊrowÊandÊpassÊitÊalong.ÊThankÊyou!
+ ORDER OF WORSHIP +
Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607
1676, abr.; tr. Michael D. Schultz, b. 1963 © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Georg G. Boltze, 18th cent. Public domain.
AsÊourÊserviceÊbegins,Ê theÊministerÊspeaksÊ theÊwordsÊspokenÊatÊ ourÊbaptismsÊandÊ makesÊtheÊsignÊofÊtheÊ cross,ÊmarkingÊusÊ anewÊasÊredeemedÊ childrenÊofÊGod.
PsalmÊ32:1-2
INVOCATION
Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
CONFESSION
Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed are they whose sin the Lord does not count against them.
Let us confess our sins to the Lord.
“ThereforeÊconfessÊ yourÊsinsÊtoÊeachÊotherÊ andÊprayÊforÊeachÊ otherÊsoÊthatÊyouÊmayÊ beÊhealed.”ÊJamesÊ5:16
ChristÊgaveÊtheÊ authorityÊtoÊforgiveÊ theÊsinsÊofÊpenitentÊ sinnersÊtoÊhisÊchurch:Ê
“WheneverÊyouÊ forgiveÊpeople’sÊsins,Ê theyÊareÊforgiven.”Ê JohnÊ20:23
MarkÊ10:47
KyrieÊisÊtheÊGreekÊwordÊ forÊLord.ÊTheÊ expressionÊ“Lord,ÊhaveÊ mercy”ÊisÊoneÊofÊtheÊ
oldestÊworshipÊ responsesÊinÊtheÊ ChristianÊChurch.Ê
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.
SilenceÊforÊmeditationÊandÊreflection
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.
LORD, HAVE MERCY
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.
Kyrie
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.
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST Gloria
LukeÊ2:14
ChristiansÊpraiseÊGodÊ byÊproclaimingÊtheÊ greatÊthingsÊheÊhasÊ doneÊtoÊaccomplishÊ ourÊrescueÊfromÊsin.Ê “GloryÊtoÊGodÊinÊtheÊ Highest”ÊhasÊbeenÊaÊ ChristianÊsongÊofÊ worshipÊsinceÊtheÊ fourthÊcentury.Ê
Text: Michael D. Schultz © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: William H. Monk. Public domain.
+ THE WORD +
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world. Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
TheÊprophetÊIsaiahÊ picturesÊtheÊChurch’sÊ relationshipÊwithÊtheÊ LordÊasÊanÊinfinitelyÊ happyÊmarriage.ÊAsÊ ourÊbridegroom,ÊChristÊ deliversÊmoreÊthanÊ thatÊforÊwhichÊweÊask.
PleaseÊbeÊseated
1 For the sake of Zion I will not be silent. For the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth shining brightly, and her salvation burns like a torch.
2 Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings will see your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the L will assign to you.
3 Then you will be a beautiful crown in the L 's hand, and a royal diadem in the palm of your God.
4 You will never again be called Abandoned, and your land will never again be called Desolation, for you will be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land will be called Married, because the L delights in you, and your land will be married.
5 For just as a young man marries a virgin, your sons will marry you, and just as a bridegroom rejoices over a bride, your God will rejoice over you.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING Ephesians 3:14-21
14For this reason I kneel before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15from whom the entire family in heaven and on earth receives its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he would strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner self, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then, being rooted and grounded in love, 18I pray that you would be able to comprehend, along with all the saints, how wide and long and high and deep his love is, 19and that you would be able to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled to all the fullness of God.
St.ÊPaulÊteachesÊthatÊ GodÊwantsÊusÊtoÊhaveÊaÊ lifeÊthatÊisÊfullerÊthanÊ weÊcouldÊpossiblyÊ imagine.
This reading continues on the next page.
Text: Luke Thompson, b. 1981. Tune: Kent Reeder, b. 1986; Luke Thompson, b. 1981 © 2017 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
20Now to him, who is able, according to the power that is at work within us, to do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, 21to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
WeÊstandÊoutÊofÊ respectÊforÊtheÊwordsÊ ofÊChrist,ÊourÊKing.
TheÊGospelÊ AcclamationÊpointsÊ towardÊtheÊwordsÊofÊ theÊGospel.Ê
PleaseÊstand
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
John 1:14
Alleluia. We have seen his glory, the glory he has as the only-begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Alleluia.
GOSPEL
ToÊspareÊaÊnewlywedÊ coupleÊembarrassmentÊ fromÊhavingÊrunÊoutÊofÊ wine,ÊMaryÊasksÊJesusÊ toÊdoÊsomething.ÊJesusÊ deliversÊmoreÊthanÊhisÊ motherÊasks,ÊturningÊ waterÊintoÊtheÊ choicestÊofÊwine.
John 2:1-11
1Three days later, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. 2Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.
3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, “They have no wine.”
4Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My time has not come yet.”
5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6Six stone water jars, which the Jews used for ceremonial cleansing, were standing there, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus told them, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. 8Then he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” And they did.
9When the master of the banquet tasted the water that had now become wine, he did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew). The master of the banquet called the bridegroom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have had plenty to drink, then the cheaper wine. You saved the good wine until now!”
11This, the beginning of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to you, O Christ.
(10:00 AM) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
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.
MatthewÊ6ÊandÊLukeÊ11Ê recordÊhowÊJesusÊ taughtÊhisÊdisciplesÊtoÊ pray.ÊWeÊuseÊhisÊ exampleÊprayerÊasÊpartÊ ofÊourÊpublicÊworship,Ê trustingÊthatÊheÊwillÊ hearÊandÊanswerÊourÊ prayers.
HYMN OF THE DAY The Star Proclaims the King Is Here ChristianÊWorshipÊ374
Text: tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt.; Coelius Sedulius, 5th cent., abr. Tune: GeistlicheÊLiederÊauffsÊnewÊgebessert, Wittenberg, 1535, ed. Joseph Klug. Public domain.
10:00 DuringÊtheÊ singingÊofÊthisÊhymn,Ê childrenÊagesÊ1-8ÊareÊ excusedÊtoÊattendÊ Children’sÊChurchÊinÊ theÊCLCÊBuilding.Ê ParentsÊcanÊpick-upÊ theirÊchildrenÊthereÊ followingÊtheÊservice.
SERMON
John 2:1-11
The Abundant Love of Our God
TheÊNiceneÊCreedÊwasÊ firstÊdevelopedÊinÊ325Ê atÊtheÊFirstÊCouncilÊofÊ Nicea.ÊItÊwasÊwrittenÊ toÊreaffirmÊtheÊBiblicalÊ teachingÊofÊtheÊdivinityÊ ofÊJesus,ÊGod’sÊSon.Ê LikeÊtheÊApostles’ÊandÊ AthanasianÊCreeds,ÊtheÊ
NiceneÊCreedÊisÊaÊ confessionÊofÊwhatÊtheÊ BibleÊteaches.
CONFESSION OF FAITH
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.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
BriefÊintercessoryÊ prayersÊmayÊbeÊaddedÊ inÊaÊfittingÊplace.
Gracious Father, in Christ Jesus and through faith in him, we approach you with freedom and confidence.
Mercifully hear our prayer.
As you caused your light to shine that first Epiphany, shine in the darkness of our hearts. Drive far from us all our fears and all our doubts.
Give us a new confidence each day to live as children of the light.
Bless the work of your church here and throughout the world. By your Holy Spirit, make known far and wide the mystery of Christ Jesus. Give strength to all workers in your gospel ministry, and bless the Word they proclaim. Bring those living in darkness into the light of life.
Remember missionaries and mission workers who bring the light of Christ to distant lands. Provide for their families and all their needs. Bless their work and continue to gather for yourself people from the four corners of the world to live as children of the light.
Renew our joy and give us new opportunities to make known the light of Christ.
Give guidance and wisdom and strength and health to our government officials. Direct their rule for our good as it is pleasing to you.
Give us hearts and lips that honor and respect those you have placed in authority over us.
Remember those who are ailing in body or mind. Guide all who attend to their needs. Comfort your children and all those who love them.
Assure them of your presence and your promise to be with them in all circumstances of life.
These and all our needs are known to you, gracious Father. Mercifully hear our prayer. Guide us by the light of your Word until that day comes when you bring us home to yourself to join your people from every nation, tribe, people, and language, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. In his holy name we pray. Amen.
PleaseÊstand
PREFACE
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
+ THE SACRAMENT +
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.
TheÊPrefaceÊtoÊtheÊ SacramentÊisÊoneÊofÊ theÊoldestÊpartsÊofÊtheÊ ChristianÊliturgy,Ê datingÊbackÊtoÊtheÊfirstÊ century.ÊAsÊweÊ prepareÊtoÊreceiveÊ HolyÊCommunion,ÊweÊ areÊunitedÊwithÊtheÊ BodyÊofÊChrist,ÊinÊanÊ unbrokenÊbondÊwithÊ ChristiansÊthroughÊtheÊ millennia.
TheÊProphetÊIsaiahÊwasÊ givenÊaÊvisionÊofÊ heaven,ÊwhereÊ seraphimÊpraisedÊGod.Ê
InÊtheÊSanctus weÊ welcomeÊJesusÊwithÊ ourÊhosannasÊandÊ 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 lived among us as a human being and revealed his glory as your only Son, full of grace and truth. 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
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Lord God, you are worthy to receive thanks and praise from all people. You created the world and all who live in it, and in your mercy you saved us. We give thanks to you for the grace of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Though in very nature God, he took the nature of a servant and became obedient to death, even death on a cross. He offered himself as a sacrifice for sin and redeemed us from its curse and penalty. He rescued us from the terrors of death and restored eternal life with you. He conquered our enemies and gained for us the kingdom of grace and glory.
Bless us as we receive your Son’s body and blood, and lead us to remember his suffering, death, and resurrection. Forgive our sins and fill us with the hope of new life in heaven. Hear our praise and receive our thanks as we worship you the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Text: Michael D. Schultz © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Adam Drese. Public domain.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
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.
AsÊheÊspeaksÊtheÊ WordsÊofÊInstitution,Ê theÊministerÊbothÊ proclaimsÊtheÊwordsÊofÊ JesusÊtoÊtheÊ congregationÊandÊsetsÊ apartÊtheÊbreadÊandÊ wineÊforÊthisÊspecialÊ use.ÊTheÊsignÊofÊtheÊ crossÊremindsÊusÊofÊ Christ’sÊdeath.
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei
PleaseÊbeÊseated DISTRIBUTION
TheÊBibleÊteachesÊthatÊtheÊLord’sÊSupperÊisÊaÊuniqueÊcommunionÊofÊChristÊandÊtheÊindividualÊbelieverÊ asÊwellÊasÊaÊcomingÊtogetherÊofÊpeopleÊwhoÊholdÊtoÊtheÊsameÊbeliefs.ÊBecauseÊofÊtheseÊScripturalÊ truths,ÊweÊpracticeÊMember Communion atÊGrace.ÊThoseÊwhoÊareÊconfirmedÊmembersÊofÊWisconsinÊ SynodÊcongregationsÊ(WELS)ÊareÊinvitedÊtoÊreceiveÊtheÊLord’sÊSupperÊwithÊus.Ê
IfÊyouÊareÊnotÊaÊWELSÊmemberÊbutÊhaveÊanÊinterestÊinÊreceivingÊHolyÊCommunion,ÊpleaseÊspeakÊwithÊ theÊpastorÊafterÊchurchÊtodayÊorÊatÊanotherÊtime.ÊWeÊareÊawareÊthatÊthereÊareÊaÊnumberÊofÊotherÊ teachingsÊaboutÊHolyÊCommunion,ÊandÊweÊwantÊitÊtoÊbeÊaÊblessingÊforÊyou,ÊsoÊweÊwouldÊlookÊ forwardÊtoÊsharingÊwithÊyouÊwhatÊGodÊsaysÊaboutÊthisÊSacrament.
JohnÊtheÊBaptistÊ pointedÊtoÊJesusÊandÊ said,Ê“BeholdÊtheÊ LambÊofÊGod,ÊwhoÊ takesÊawayÊtheÊsinÊofÊ theÊworld!”ÊWeÊsingÊ theÊAgnus Dei confidentÊthatÊJesusÊ hasÊborneÊourÊsinsÊandÊ freelyÊgivesÊusÊ forgivenessÊandÊpeaceÊ inÊtheÊSacrament. PersonalÊprayersÊforÊ beforeÊandÊafterÊ communingÊareÊnowÊ availableÊonÊprintedÊ labelsÊonÊtheÊinsideÊ coverÊofÊtheÊhymnals.
Text: Michael D. Schultz © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Joseph Barnby. Public domain.
+ THANKSGIVING +
PsalmÊ106:1
PleaseÊstand
1ÊCorinthiansÊ11:26
SPOKEN RESPONSES
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.
Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup, 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.
TheÊblessingÊofÊAaronÊ hasÊbeenÊspokenÊoverÊ God’sÊpeopleÊforÊoverÊ 3,500Êyears.ÊTheÊL said,Ê“InÊthisÊwayÊtheyÊ willÊputÊmyÊnameÊonÊ [them],ÊandÊIÊwillÊblessÊ them.”ÊNumbersÊ6:27
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.
PleaseÊbeÊseated
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Text and tune: Stuart Townend, b. 1963; Keith Getty, b. 1974 © 2002 Thankyou Music, admin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friendship Register
We would like to have a record of both members and guests who are worshiping with us. Please sign the red Friendship Register book located along the center aisle in the hymnal rack.
Children’s Church
Children ages 1-8 will be dismissed from our 10:00 AM worship service today during the hymn before the sermon to attend Children’s Church. Parents, following worship, please pick your child up from the gymnasium in the CLC building.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. There are 4 Gospels in the New Testament. Each one has a story to tell and a way to tell it. Christians are drawn to the works and words of Jesus. This study will focus the readers on the unique aspects of Mark’s Gospel and apply it to their daily lives. Vicar Noah is leading this entire study on Sunday mornings. If you haven’t been to Bible study in a while, now is a great time to start. Please join us in the CLC gymnasium Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Grace Oasis Groups
Please sign up for a Grace Oasis Group! Groups are formed around common interests or similar places in life. You don’t need to be an expert in the Bible, nor do you need to stay in a group forever. This is a 7-week series on the Sunday sermons that each group will spend time discussing and studying each week. Please check out the sheets in the church entryway to see which group might be a fit for you!
Spanish Worship Service & Meal: Today at Grace-Tucson
Mission to the Children is providing a Spanish worship service at Grace-Tucson today at 4:00 PM with a meal to follow in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in worshiping with Mexican refugees or in Spanish, please join us!
Those Assisting in Worship This Morning
Preacher..............................................................................................................Pastor Ryan Heiman
Worship Leader.....................................................................................................Vicar Noah Nordlie Accompanist
Laura Heiman
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Military Care Packages
The students at Redeemer Lutheran School (our sister congregation in Marana) are putting together care packages to send to active military members. Please consider donating the following items by tomorrow, January 20: protein bars, meat sticks, beef jerky, tuna packs, mixed nuts, trail mix, gum, electrolyte powder mixes, games/cards, Amazon gift cards, and money for postage. Items can be dropped off at the CLC Reception Desk. Let’s do our best to help our Redeemer students with this great project!
Open Gym: Tuesday
Test your skills during our adults-only open gym every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM here at our Child Learning Center gymnasium! This Tuesday, January 21, will be volleyball. Come for some friendly competition and bring a friend!
Wednesday Bible Study
We recently began a new Bible study called “Christians in Today’s World.” We live in a world that is quickly changing. Attacks on our family structure, advances in technology, political unrest and open hostility to God’s people is now rampant in our country and around the world. Can we help but wonder what our grandchildren and great grandchildren will experience? The purpose of this study is to take an insightful look at six areas of deep concern to God’s people today. The sessions are meant to give Christians an opportunity to understand the problem, discover what God has to say, and go forward with renewed hope in the Lord’s sovereignty. Pastor Heiman is leading this study in the church entryway on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM.
Time Out for Moms & More: Saturday
All ladies are welcome to attend Time Out for Moms & More here at Grace-Sahuarita THIS Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Ladies will enjoy breakfast, devotion, learn about the art of prayer, and create a prayer journal. Childcare will be provided. Please sign up by calling the Child Learning Center at (520)848-4630 or in person at the CLC Welcome Desk.
Chili Cook-Off: Saturday at Grace-Benson
Our members at Grace-Benson will be hosting the annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, January 25. Perfect your best recipe and join us that day at noon at Grace-Benson! Please join us even if you aren’t bringing chili!
Grace-Sahuarita Teen Event: January 26
Selfie Scavenger Hunt! All teenagers are invited for a free lunch and team selfie challenge on Sunday, January 26, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Bring a phone and a friend to compete for prizes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TCM Welcome Back Party!
College students and non-students who are college-age are invited to the 2nd Semester Welcome Back Party next Sunday, January 26, at 7:00 PM. Parking permissions and Student Center access codes will need to be renewed (or new ones given) on that evening. Information about Bible studies and activities will be shared and there will be food! The party will be in the Student Center, located in the lower level of the church at Grace-Tucson. 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 download the TCM app in the App Store or Play Store (search for WELS Tucson Campus Ministry).
CLC Family Date Night: February 7
Please join us on Friday, February 7, at 6:00 PM for a Family Date Night at our Child Learning Center! We will enjoy dinner and make memories doing a family activity and having fun in a photo booth! Don’t miss this great family opportunity!
Ladies’ Valentine Tea: February 15
Ladies from all Grace sites are invited to attend the Women of Grace Valentine’s Tea on Saturday, February 15, at 11:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall. We host this event for all the WELS ladies in Tucson. Amy Mueller from Redeemer will be our guest speaker, and she will tell us about her experience growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Grace ladies are invited to decorate and set a table, and any theme is welcome. We need ten tables set for 6-8 people. We also provide a large array of brunch/ lunch type food and desserts, and kitchen help is also needed. You are invited to sign up for any of these needs by contacting Adrienne Snavely or by calling the Grace Central Office. If you have any questions, please contact Adrienne Snavely at golong31@hotmail.com or 520-302-7840. We hope you can join us for this popular and fun event!
New Year - New Giving Opportunity!
Grace-Sahuarita has been gifted $30,000 toward additional mesquite church furniture, tables and chairs for the gym, a shed to hold tables and chairs, and landscaping between the church and CLC. In order to complete all of these projects, we’d like to raise an additional $30,000 in special gifts. Envelopes and information are available in the church entryway.
Vicar in Mission Setting
Grace is once again requesting a Vicar in Missions to serve under Pastor Heiman at our Sahuarita location. The congregational cost is $25,000 for the 2025-2026 school year ($15,000 in 2025 and $10,000 in 2026). We are looking to cover this cost with special offerings. You will find envelopes for this purpose on the Welcome Table.
Enrollment at Redeemer School
Priority re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. If you know of anyone who has school-aged children, please spend some time telling them about the great Christian education that they can receive at Redeemer. The enrollment fee is $50 per child through the end of the month. It will go up to $100 on February 1. All applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis with Redeemer and WELS congregation members receiving first priority of acceptance. Existing families can login to their PraxiSchool Parent Portal to re-enroll. Questions can be directed to Sally Rozon at (520)572-8136.
SAHUARITA
Today
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 January 19 - January 26
Worship Services with communion................7:45 a & 10:00a
Adult Bible Study: Gospel of Mark 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Fellowship following worship
Tuesday Open Gym Volleyball 7:00p
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: Christians in Today’s World............ 10:00a
Sunday, January 26
Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a
Adult Bible Study: Gospel of Mark ................................. 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Fellowship following worship
Teen Selfie Scavenger Hunt 11:00a
BENSON Today
Worship Service with communion 7:30a Adult Bible Study: Hebrews 8:45a Fellowship following worship Wednesday Adult Bible Study: Idol Worship 10:00a
Saturday Chili Cook-Off............................................................... 12:00p
Sunday, January 26
Worship Service 7:30a Adult Bible Study: Hebrews............................................ 8:45a Fellowship following worship
ONLINE
Today
Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) 10:00a
Sunday, January 26
Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) 10:00a
Stay Up to Date
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics....................................9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a Fellowship following worship Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians.....................................6:30p
Sunday, January 26
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics 9:00a Worship Service ...........................................................10:00a Fellowship following worship
TUCSON
The fastest and easiest way to keep Grace members and friends informed about what is happening at our four sites is through our weekly email update. This email is sent every Friday and at other times when special announcements are necessary. If you have not been receiving this email, but would like to, please email the Grace Central Office at office@gracelutheransaz.org and request to be added to our email list.
One Church. Four Locations.
Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911.
Grace-Tucson and Central Office
830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520)623-6633 office@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org
Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org
Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail
Benson
451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602
Vail
Worshipping at Esmond Station Elementary 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein revsas@gracelutheransaz.org Office at Civano 10501 E. Seven Generations Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 (520)848-4631
Prayer Group Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Sahuarita
75 W. Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520)578-3538
Pastor Ryan A. Heiman revrah@gracelutheransaz.org
Vicar Noah Nordlie vicnpn@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center (520)848-4630 receptionist@gracelutheransaz.org GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com
Director—Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org
Assistant Director—Jen Rickling jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center Mission Teachers
Maddie Nordlie, Toddlers mnordlie@gracelutheransaz.org
Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org
Theresa Pratt, Preschool tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org
Chris Leathers, Toddler/After School Care cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org
Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr cinda@gracelutheransaz.org office@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714
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.