10-2-22 Grace-Tucson Worship Folder

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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.

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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 new Christian Worship 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. We hope this will help our members and friends become better acquainted with these new books. A vocalist will aid in our singing and will be recorded for our audio disks and video live streaming.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES—LORD, INCREASE OUR FAITH

We sometimes use the word faith very casually. “You got to have faith.” “Keep the faith.” “Make a leap of faith.” As Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem nears its conclusion, he begins to talk about faith in ways that are anything but casual. He says profound things about the power of faith: “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you” (Luke 17:6). Or “Your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19). In thinking about his second coming, Christ wistfully wonders, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8).

Jesus’ words are serious and compelling. They force us to consider what true, saving faith is. They make us ask if we have such faith. But most of all, Jesus’ words move us to run to our God and beg him for more of it. Lord, increase our faith!

Faith That Delights in Duty

Faith That Overflows with Gratitude

Faith Demonstrated Through Persistent Prayer

Faith Demonstrated Through Total Dependence

FAITH THAT DELIGHTS IN DUTY

The word duty can carry some strong negative connotations. In the world, as you rise through the ranks, you are able to leave many duties behind. For example, if you are high up on the corporate ladder, you can delegate things you don’t want to do to someone else. In Christ’s kingdom it works just the opposite. An increase in faith does not lessen duties at all. It increases opportunities to serve God and others. Increased faith means increased obligations and work. But the same faith that increases our duties leads us to delight in them. For through faith we know that we serve the one who first came to serve us. We consider it a privilege to imitate Christ in our service to others. Just as his service to us brought him great joy, so does our service to others.

WELCOME

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP +

OPENING HYMN Before You I Kneel CW 735

The choir will sing stanzas 1 and 2. Please join in singing stanza 3.

Please stand

INVOCATION

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

Onward Christian Soldiers, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, Trumpet Voluntary Variations on “Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly”

BEACH SPRING

This morning, we will be using elements of The Service Setting Two from the hymnal (p. 172 and following). Over the next several weeks we will continue to add various elements of this liturgy. The choir will assist us today as we use this liturgy for the first time.

CONFESSION OF SINS

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.

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.

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.

Psalm 32:1 2

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16 2

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

The minister will chant each printed line. Please join in singing the responses as indicated.

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

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.

For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

Tune: Marty Haugen © 1984, 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

GLORY BE TO GOD Gloria in Excelsis

The choir will sing the first refrain and the verses. Please join in singing the remaining refrains as indicated.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Refrain (ALL):

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.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer.

Refrain (ALL)

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen.

Refrain (ALL)

+ THE WORD +

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, in your bountiful goodness, keep us safe from every evil of body and soul. Make us ready, with cheerful hearts, to do whatever pleases you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

In faith, King David knew everything we have is given to us from the L . Therefore, David found it a duty and delight to plan the construction of the L ’s temple.

Please be seated

This reading continues on the next page.

FIRST READING

1 King David said this to the whole assembly:

1 Chronicles 29:1 2, 10 18

My son Solomon, the one God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The work is great because this citadel is not for a man. It is for the L God. 2 According to all my strength, I have provided these things for the house of my God: gold for the gold items, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, wood for the wooden, onyx stones and settings, antimony, stones of many different colors, every kind of precious stone, and alabaster in abundance.

10 David blessed the Lord in the presence of the entire assembly. He said:

Blessed are you, L , the God of Israel, our father, from eternity to eternity. 11 To you, O L , belong greatness, power, glory, victory, and majesty, because everything in the heavens and on the earth belongs to you. You, L , are exalted as head above everything. The kingdom belongs to you. 12 Riches and honor come from you. You are ruling over everything. In your hand are power and strength. It is in your power to make anyone great and strong. 13 Now, our God, we are thanking you and praising your glorious name.

14 Who am I? Who are my people that we are able to offer willingly like this? For everything comes from you. What we have given to you came from your hand. 15 We are aliens and temporary residents before you, as were all our fathers. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no hope of staying.

16 L , our God, all this abundance, which we have provided for building a house for you, for your holy name, is from your hand. This abundance belongs to you.

17 I know, my God, that you test the heart, and you take pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things. Now with joy I see your people, who are present here to bring the offering freely to you.

18 L , the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, preserve forever this purpose and way of thinking in the heart of your people. Direct their heart to you.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM OF THE DAY—I’ll Not Be Shaken Christian Worship Psalter 62D

The choir will sing the italicized words. Please join in singing the refrains as indicated.

For God alone I wait in silence. My soul is still before the Lord. He is my rock and my salvation, my fortress strong; I trust in him. I’ll not be shaken, I’ll not be shaken, for all my hope is in his love. From God alone comes my salvation; I’ll wait and trust his steadfast love.

Put not your hope in gain of riches; seek not your rest in empty wealth. The rich are weak; the poor are mighty who turn to God alone for help.

Refrain (ALL):

This setting of Psalm 62 is not found in the hymnal. Rather, was included in the Christian Worship Psalter which was released in connection with the hymnal in 2021.

This song continues on the next page.

Saint Paul thanks God that the growing faith of the Thessalonians enabled them not only to grow in love for one another, but also to face persecution.

Pour out your heart to God our refuge and trust in him to hear your cry. No other hope will never fail you, no other love will not run dry.

Refrain (ALL):

SECOND READING

1 Paul, Silas, and Timothy,

To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 We are always obligated to thank God for you, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love that each and every one of you has for one another is increasing. 4 So we ourselves boast about you in God’s churches in regard to your patient endurance and faith in all your persecutions and in the trials that you are enduring.

5 This is evidence of God’s righteous verdict that resulted in your being counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also suffer.

11 For this reason, we are always praying for you, that our God will make you worthy of your calling and use his power to fulfill every good desire and work of your faith, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you and you in him, in keeping with the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Text and tune: Wendell Kimbrough © 2015 Wendell Kimbrough. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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Choir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to give as generously as this?

Refrain (ALL)

1 Chronicles 29:14

The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

Tune: ©

GOSPEL

Luke 17:1 10

1 Jesus said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! 2 It would be better for that person if a millstone would be hung around his neck and he would be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.

3 Watch yourselves.

“If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. 4 Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to you and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.”

5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”

6 The Lord said, “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you could tell this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. 7 Which one of you who has a servant plowing or taking care of sheep will say to him when he comes in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at the table’? 8 Won’t the master tell him instead, ‘Prepare my supper, and after you are properly dressed, serve me while I eat and drink. After that you may eat and drink’? 9 He does not thank the servant because he did what he was commanded to do, does he? 10 So also you, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants. We have only done what we were supposed to do.’”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise be to you, O Christ.

Jesus teaches about the connection between increased faith and an increased sense of duty to God.

Who Am I?

1. Abundantly Blessed by the Lord’s Hand

2. Preserved in My Heart’s Uprightness

Please stand

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

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.

Nicene Creed

Please be seated HYMN OF THE DAY Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly Christian Worship 748

SERMON

Please be seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Almighty God and Father, we thank you for all your mercies, especially for the gift of your Son, through whom you have revealed your gracious will. We praise you for the Holy Spirit and his working through the means of grace.

Plant your Word in our hearts, and cause it to produce fruit in our lives.

Strengthen and defend your Church, that by your Word and sacraments faith may grow and love toward all may increase.

Support all who spread the light of your truth throughout the world.

Keep our children in the grace of their baptisms. Enable their parents to train them in lives of faith.

Raise up Christians to serve you in the ministry of the Word and in all godly walks of life.

Preserve our nation in justice and honor. Guide and bless all who make, administer, and judge our laws.

Give them wisdom that they may promote justice and hinder evil.

Let your blessing rest on planting and harvest, commerce and industry, medicine and science, the arts and culture. Protect all who travel, and care for those whose work is difficult or dangerous.

Be with all who devote themselves to any useful task.

Comfort all who are in sorrow or need, sickness or adversity. Remember those who suffer persecution for the faith. Have mercy on those for whom death draws near.

Grant them your love, and take them into your tender care.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

Silent prayer

We remember with thanksgiving those who have loved and served you, who now rest from their labors. Console those who are mourning or living with sadness. Keep us in the true faith, and bring us at last to the joys of heaven.

Grant us these things, Father, for the sake of Jesus, who died and rose again. Amen.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

OFFERTORY:

Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly Paul Manz

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!

+ THE SACRAMENT +

Please stand 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

Please join in singing the response below following a brief introduction.

Sanctus

Text: Michael D. Schultz. © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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

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.

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 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.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei

Please join in singing the response below following a brief introduction.

Please be seated

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.

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.

+ THANKSGIVING +

Please stand

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.

Gluten free communion wafers and grape juice are available for those who for health or medical reason require it. Please see page 16 for additional details.

COMMUNION MUSIC: Adagio

J. S. Bach, Lani Smith

Now the Silence, O Bread of Life from Heaven, Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior

Psalm 106:1 1 Corinthians 11:26

CLOSING PRAYER

We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this saving gift. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, 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. Please be seated

POSTLUDE MUSIC:

WEBB

John Behnke

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING HYMN Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service

Christian Worship 766

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING

Minister ................................................................................................Pastor Tim Patoka

Communion Assistant Pastor Nathan Kassulke Accompanist

Jim Bakken

Preservice Music Molly Farley, Elsa Wiechmann, Melanie Wiechmann, Deb Bakken

Choir Director

Beth Kassulke

Trumpet Pastor Nathan Kassulke

Guitar ............................................................................................................ Larry Mytych Greeters Bill and Lisa Toben (10:00 AM)

Sound and Recording Techs .............. Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler, Sam Kassulke

Communion Prep ............................................... Audrey Nessinger, Jeanette O’Donald

Banner Committee ...................... Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O’Donald, Sandy Weir

Pastor Koehler is preaching at Grace Sahuarita this morning.

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 © 2022 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. The prayers below may be used before and after receiving communion.

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. Upcoming available Sundays include October 9, 16, and 30. 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, you are invited to join us in the courtyard for drinks and snacks. We thank the Kassulke family for hosting this week. The next available dates are October 9 and 23. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

“God helps those who help themselves.” “A God of Love Wouldn’t Send People to Hell.” These and other popular, positive, catchy statements might sound good, but do they really fit with what the Bible says? We are currently working through “10 Lies About God.” This study will help us respond to false teachings about God and to defend what the Bible teaches. Now would be an excellent time to make this study a part of your Sunday routine! Please join us at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Tucson Campus Ministry Bible Study: TONIGHT & Wednesday

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM in the Student Center here at Grace Tucson for TCM’s Bible Study "Dead Faith and Living Faith" from James 2:14-26. By nature, faith in Jesus as your Savior is unseen. How can we know if a Christian’s unseen faith is actually dead or living? Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Additional Bible Study: Join us this Wednesday for TCM’s midweek Bible Study “Connecting Sinai to Calvary” as we see how Jesus is the central figure of the Old Testament. We will meet at 6:30 PM in the Student Union across from the bookstore entrance. Gourmet donuts will be provided.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Midweek Bible Studies: Wednesday & Thursday

Our Church History Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Grace Tucson Fellowship Hall. We hope you will join us as we continue discussing the Church during the Enlightenment (approximately 1650 1800 A.D.).

Our Women’s Bible Study is working through the book “Prepared to Answer” and tackling subjects such as “But I’m pro choice.” “There are things I’ll never be able to forgive.” Each question is handled in just a handful of pages, so it is easy to jump into the study at any time, even if you can’t make it each week. This class meets on Thursdays at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall.

Pumpkin Painting: October 15

Tucson Campus Ministry is hosting a light lunch and pumpkin painting on Saturday, October 15, at 11:30 AM. Any and all are invited to come to the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall for this free event. RSVP’s are appreciated and can be sent to Campus Pastor Tim at welstcm@welstcm.com.

Bridal Shower: October 16

All ladies of the congregation are invited to a bridal shower for Nicole Weinstein on Sunday, October 16, at 1:00 PM in the Grace Tucson Fellowship Hall. Nicole and Pastor Seth Scheuerlein will be married in November and are registered on Amazon. Please RSVP to Christa Kassulke (520)9754181 or Stephanie Weinstein (520)909 0822.

Ladies’ Fellowship Group: October 20

The Ladies’ Fellowship Group will meet on Thursday, October 20, at 10:15 AM in the Grace Tucson Fellowship Hall. They will then take the streetcar to the Mercado and have lunch at Seis Kitchen and then return to church. Ladies from ALL sites are welcome to join in the fun! Please contact Lois Thornton at (520)323-8772 if you have any questions.

CLC Fundraiser at MOD Pizza: October 20

Our Child Learning Center at our Sahuarita site will be holding an all-day fundraiser at MOD Pizza (18767 S. Nogales Hwy, Suite 105, Sahuarita, AZ 85614) on Thursday, October 20. 20% of your bill supports the CLC! You must bring in an event flyer (available on a table in the Fellowship Hall). If you are ordering online use the fundraiser code MODF11180. We hope you can come and help support the Child Learning Center!

Spanferkelfest: October 22

ALL Grace members from all sites are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Spanferkelfest Outreach Event being held on Saturday, October 22, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Grace-Tucson. What a great opportunity to invite your unchurched friends and/or neighbors for an afternoon of fun! There are invitation flyers for you to use at both church doors and in the Fellowship Hall. This year’s pig roast will be done on a spit with additional side dishes provided. There will be music, raffles, games, and activities for kids including a bounce house! If you would like to help with this event, see Jenn Miller in the courtyard TODAY to sign up we have many opportunities for all ages. If you have any questions about Spanferkelfest, please contact Jenn Miller (520)909 2115 or Holly Vaden (208)922 9884.

Area Reformation Service: October 30

Please plan to join us for a special worship service on Sunday, October 30, at 4:00 PM at GraceTucson. This Area Reformation celebrates God's goodness to us through the Lutheran Reformation, and it provides an opportunity to worship with WELS members from churches all around the Tucson area. This service is in addition to our regular Sunday morning schedule, and we encourage you to attend both in the morning and in the afternoon. The services will be different, and the afternoon service includes our guest preacher, District President Jon Buchholz. Watch for more information to come and ways to get involved, and plan to stay after the service for fellowship.

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 Ÿ October 2

October 9

TUCSON

Today

Worship Services with communion

Children’s Bible Hour

7:45a & 10:00a

8:45a

Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God 9:00a

Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study 9:00a

TCM Bible Study: Dead Faith and Living Faith 7:00p

Tuesday

Weekly Pastors’ Meeting 9:00a

English Classes 6:30p

Wednesday

Midweek Bible Study: Church History 10:00a & 7:00p

TCM Bible Study (on campus) 6:30p

Connecting Sinai to Calvary

Thursday

Women’s Bible Study: Prepared to Answer 9:00a

Handbell Rehearsal 5:30p

Worship Choir................................................................. 6:45p

Saturday

Canvassing for Spanferkelfest 9:00a

Next Sunday, October 9

Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a

Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a

Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God 9:00a

Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study

............................... 9:00a

TCM Bible Study: The Tongue and Wisdom 7:00p

BENSON

Today

Worship Service with communion 7:30a

Bible Study following worship: 1 Corinthians

Wednesday

Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism 10:00a

Next Sunday, October 9

Worship Service 7:30a

Bible Study following worship: 1 Corinthians

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VAIL

Today

Children’s Sunday School

9:00a

Adult Bible Study: Male & Female He Created Them ....9:00a

Worship Service with communion 10:00a Fellowship following worship

Thursday

Midweek Bible Study: 10 Lies About God 6:30p

Next Sunday, October 9

Children’s Sunday School 9:00a

Adult Bible Study: Male & Female He Created Them ....9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Fellowship following worship

SAHUARITA

Today

Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God 9:00a

Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service with communion.................................10:00a

Wednesday

Midweek Bible Study 10:00a The Precious Position of a Woman of God Grow in Grace Class

......................................... 3:00p & 5:00p

Next Sunday, October 9

Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God 9:00a

Children’s Sunday School

...............................................9:00a Worship Service 10:00a

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Today

Adult Bible Study (Tucson)

.............................................9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a

Next Sunday, October 9

Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita)...................10:00a

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One Church. Four Sites.

Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911.

Grace-Sahuarita

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

Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry) revtlp@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Pastor Ryan A. Heiman revrah@gracelutheransaz.org

Child Learning Center (520) 848-4630 receptionist@gracelutheransaz.org www.GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com

Office Manager Jenna Dietrich Office Assistant Shirley Zanotti

Director Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org

Grace-Benson 451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

Grace-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

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)405-3286

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr office@gracelutheransaz.org

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.

For more information about our synod and what we believe visit: www.wels.net