THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY
AFTER PENTECOST
G E L C T , A O 20, 2024
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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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 THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP
“We need better leadership!” Have you ever said that? Perhaps you were frustrated with the direction being taken by some elected official or by management at your workplace or by the coach of your favorite team. You were frustrated because you know that no matter how many resources an organization has, it will flounder if leaders do not lead well: providing direction, training, motivation, coordination, encouragement, and even grace. Leadership is extremely important. And so, there are times we lament, “We need better leadership!”
Jesus Christ is the leader of our congregation, our home, our lives. And his leadership is perfect in every way. Therefore, when things are amiss in any of those arenas, what is needed is not better leadership, but better followership. In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. May we better reflect the beauty of his life, better make his priorities our own, and better serve our God and neighbor. Our worship during this series has followed this path:
September 1 Followers of Christ Obey His Law from the Heart
September 8 Followers of Christ See the True Purpose of His Power
September 15 Followers of Christ Are Armed for Battle
September 22 Followers of Christ Are Humble Servants
September 29 Followers of Christ Have Powerful Allies
October 6 Followers of Christ Know How to Love Their Families
October 13 Followers of Christ Maintain Proper Priorities
Octobers 20 FollowersÊofÊChristÊMakeÊSelflessÊSacrifices
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WELCOME
OPENING HYMN Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly Christian Worship 748
PRESERVICE MUSIC:
Christ the Vine Christian Worship 709
Church of God, Elect and Glorious Valerie A. Floeter
Please stand
This morning, we are using The Service Setting Three from the hymnal (p. 188 and following) as our order of worship.
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.
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
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. The minister sings the italicized words. The congregation responds by singing “Lord, have mercy” and with the final “Amen. Amen.”
LORD, HAVE MERCY (Kyrie)
Minister: In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Congregation:
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.
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.
This song continues on the next page.
Tune: David Kauffman; William Gokelman
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift of grace that we come into your presence and offer true and faithful service. Grant that our worship on earth may always be pleasing to you, and in the life to come give us the fulfillment of what you have promised; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Please be seated
FIRST READING
10 Yet it was the L ’s will to crush him and to allow him to suffer. Because you made his life a guilt offering, he will see offspring. He will prolong his days, and the L ’s gracious plan will succeed in his hand.
Isaiah 53:10-12
11 After his soul experiences anguish, he will see the light of life. He will provide satisfaction. Through their knowledge of him, my just servant will justify the many, for he himself carried their guilt.
12 Therefore I will give him an allotment among the great, and with the strong he will share plunder, because he poured out his life to death, and he let himself be counted with rebellious sinners. He himself carried the sin of many, and he intercedes for the rebels.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The prophet Isaiah foretold that the coming Messiah would make the ultimate sacrifice to pay for our sin.
St. Paul shares his willingness to make great sacrifices in his effort to share the gospel of Christ.
Deuteronomy 25:4
HYMN—Christ the Vine
The vocalist will sing stanzas 1 and 2. Please join in singing stanza 3.
We stand out of respect for the words of Christ, our King.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23
7What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat some of its fruit? Or who takes care of a flock and does not drink milk from the flock? 8Am I saying this just from a human point of view? Doesn't the law also say this? 9Yes, it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain.” Is God really concerned about oxen, 10or does he say this entirely for our sake? Yes, it was written for our sake, because the plowman ought to plow in hope, and the thresher ought to thresh in hope of getting a share. 11If we sowed spiritual seed for your good, is it too much if we reap material benefits from you? 12If others have some right to make this claim on you, don't we even more? But we did not use this right. Instead, we endure everything so as not to cause any hindrance for the gospel of Christ.
19In fact, although I am free from all, I enslaved myself to all so that I might gain many more. 20To the Jews, I became like a Jew so that I might gain Jews. To those who are under the law, I became like a person under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might gain those who are under the law. 21To those who are without the law, I became like a person without the law (though I am not without God's law but am within the law of Christ) so that I might gain those who are without the law. 22To the weak, I became weak so that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all people so that I may save at least some. 23And I do everything for the sake of the gospel so that I may share in it along with others.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Please stand
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
ALL:
Vocalist: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Refrain (ALL)
GOSPEL
Mark 10:45
Mark 10:32--45
32They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was leading them. The disciples were amazed, and the others who followed were afraid. He took the Twelve aside again and began to tell them what was going to happen to him. 33“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the experts in the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles. 34They will mock him, spit on him, flog him, and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.”
35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached him and said, “Teacher, we wish that you would do for us whatever we ask.”
36He said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?”
37They said to him, “Promise that we may sit, one at your right and one at your left, in your glory.”
38But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink or be baptized with the baptism that I am going to be baptized with?”
39“We can,” they replied.
The Gospel Acclamation is a verse that focuses our attention on the words of the Gospel. To disciples who sought glory and honor, Jesus taught that his followers would make selfless sacrifices for others just as he would be sacrificed for our sins.
This reading continues on the next page.
Jesus told them, “You will drink the cup that I am going to drink and be baptized with the baptism that I am going to be baptized with. 40But to sit at my right or at my left is not for me to give; rather, these places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”
41When the ten heard this, they were angry with James and John.
42Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43But that is not the way it is to be among you. Instead, whoever wants to be great among you will be your servant, 44and whoever wants to be first among you will be a slave of all.
45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.
Please be seated
Please stand
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.
Please be seated
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.
Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Lord Jesus Christ, blessed are you, the King who comes to set your people free.
Reign over us in your abundant mercy.
While we long for your final coming, we rejoice that you lengthen these end times so that many may hear of your saving work and believe.
Send your Spirit on us that we may use the gift of time to share our faith with others.
Lord and King, defend all who are imprisoned or insulted because of your name. Come to help those whose Christian faith is mocked as foolish or naïve, and rescue those who are straying from the faith.
Lead us to those who need help, guide us in our works of service, and strengthen us with a firm resolve to follow you in obedience.
Lord of the Church, develop in us a new awareness of the gifts you give us to use in our callings, that your kingdom of grace may flourish.
Bless and preserve Christian churches everywhere and raise up another generation of faithful workers.
Both in humiliation and glory you extended your loving hand to the weak and the hurting. Speak to those who are confused and wondering. Defend those who are oppressed and put down. Comfort those who are enduring pain or struggling with sadness. Abide with the aged who are alone as they die and protect pregnant mothers and their unborn children.
Move us to see your face in them, Lord Jesus and to help them as we serve you.
Mighty King, look with mercy on this land, its government, and all the kingdoms of the world. Relieve us from war, bloodshed, and rebellion.
Grant us wisdom as we deal with a changing economy. Provide for the unemployed and their families. Open the hearts of those who prosper to be generous and willing to share.
Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.
Silent prayer
Coming King and Savior of the world, keep us faithful to the end as we watch and wait for your return.
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!
Please stand
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PREFACE
Minister:
Congregation:
Lift up your hearts.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
OFFERTORY: Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly Thomas
W. Jefferson
The minister sings the italicized words. The congregation sings each response as indicated.
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.
Tune: David Kauffman; William Gokelman © 2021
The Prophet Isaiah was given a vision of heaven, where seraphim praised God. In the Sanctus we welcome Jesus with our hosannas 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
Tune: David Kauffman; William Gokelman
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please be seated
Tune: David Kauffman; William Gokelman © 2010 GFTSMUSIC Publishing Company, Inc., admin. Music Services. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
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.
Gluten-free communion wafers and grape juice are available for those who for health or medical reason require it. Please see page 18 for more information.
COMMUNION MUSIC:
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Steven Wente
Valerie A. Floeter
Please stand
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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.
Psalm 106:1
1 Corinthians 11:26
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
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.
POSTLUDE MUSIC:
Go, My Children, with My Blessing David Peacock
BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace. Amen. Please be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSING HYMN Go, My Children, with My Blessing Christian Worship 930
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Preacher ............................................................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler
Worship Leader..........................................................................Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Accompanist ............................................................................................... Beth Kassulke
Vocalist ........................................................................................................Teri Guenther
Greeters Bill & Lisa Toben (10:00 AM)
Ushers ..................................................................... Rusty King, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM)
Jon Dongoske, Lucas Guenther, Ferdie Kramm, Rick Street (10:00 AM)
Communion Prep ........................ Audrey Nessinger, Jeanette O'Donald, Lauri Colton
Banner Committee Sandy Weir, Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O'Donald
Sound and Recording Techs ....................................... Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler
Acknowledgements:
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
The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Shawn and Mary Brearcliffe in gratitude of God’s blessings to them during 37 years of marriage. 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 dates include November 10 and 17. The cost for the 2 bouquets is $32.50. After the 10:00 AM service you may take the flowers home or leave them to be dropped off to one of our homebound members if a visit is being made.
Fellowship
Following the 10:00 AM service this morning, you are invited to join us in the courtyard and Fellowship Hall for drinks and snacks. We thank Sally Littau, Nancy Miles, and Lois Thornton for hosting this morning. Upcoming available dates are November 3 and 10. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Join us for our Sunday morning Bible Study! “Timely Topics” give us a chance to discuss the church and politics, intelligent design, global warming, and more from a biblical perspective. Today we are continuing the topic of Secret Baptism. 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 Fellowship Hall.
Spanish Worship Service & Meal: Today
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!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Campus Ministry Bible Study
WELS Tucson Campus Ministry Sunday night Bible study is TONIGHT! Join us for a two-part study of God & Government. College students and college-age non-students are invited to join Pastor Koehler at 7:00 PM in the Student Center, which is 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’d like to share your name and contact info with Pastor Koehler, download the WELS Tucson Campus Ministry app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Grace's four pastors have devoted themselves to sharing the Gospel with all of us at Grace and with the community we live in. These men are God's gift to his church. Remember to pray for each of them every month of the year. In this month of recognition, reach out to your pastors with your appreciation and encouragement. Written encouragements may be left at the central office. To send a digital message, see the back of your worship folder for contact information. A spoken word can leave a lasting impact.
Five Year Anniversary
Today marks five years since the original Child Learning Center teachers were installed at Grace. We also celebrate Vicki Smith’s 5-year anniversary as a called lead teacher for our 3-year-old classroom. Remember to pray for Vicki and all our teachers and staff at the CLC. On this special anniversary, please reach out to Vicki with your appreciation and encouragement. Written encouragements may be left at the central office or at the CLC Reception desk in Sahuarita. To send a digital message, see the back of your worship folder for contact information. If you see Vicki, be sure to share a word of appreciation!
Open Gym: Tuesday at Grace-Sahuarita
Do you enjoy playing basketball and/or volleyball? Test your skills during our adults only, open gym on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at our Child Learning Center gymnasium in Sahuarita! We are alternating between basketball and volleyball. This Tuesday, October 22, will be volleyball. Come for some friendly competition and bring a friend!
AZ/CA District Pastors’ Conference
This Tuesday and Wednesday pastors in the AZ/CA District will be gathering for a conference in Tempe, AZ. If you need assistance while our Grace pastors are out of town, please contact the Grace Central Office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday & Thursday Bible Classes
Because of the previously mentioned Pastors’ Conference, our Wednesday and Thursday Bible Classes will not be held this week.
Our Wednesday study of Church History will resume on October 30 at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
The Ladies’ Bible Class on the 12 Apostles will resume on Thursday, October 31, at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Area Reformation Service: October 27
You are invited to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ from all of the WELS congregations in the Tucson area for a special Reformation Service next Sunday, October 27, at 4:00 PM. The service will be held at our Tucson site and will be followed by a time for fellowship and refreshments. Our guest preacher is Rev. Joel Heckendorf who is the new AZ/CA District President. Please plan to join us!
Members of Grace are asked to bring cookies or bars for the fellowship time. Please drop them off in the Fellowship Hall by 3:30 PM. If you bring bars, cakes, or pies, please cut them ahead of time so that they are ready to serve.
Pastor Adam Mueller - 25th Anniversary Celebration
The members of Redeemer Lutheran Church, our sister WELS church in Marana, will recognize 25 years of service in the public ministry for their pastor, Adam Mueller, on November 10. You are invited to join them for a special worship service at 4:00 PM followed by a catered meal and program. Please contact Leigh Webster at 520-572-8136x1 or churchoffice@redeemertucson.com to RSVP by November 1 for the meal or if you have questions. Redeemer is located at 8845 N. Silverbell Road.
Grow in Grace Class
Would you like to learn more about our risen Savior, about the Bible that tells us about him, and about what Grace Lutheran Church believes and teaches? 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 one of the pastors, or register your interest at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/GIG.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Columbarium Additions
Grace’s columbarium here at Grace-Tucson provides a place where cremated remains may be respectfully stored as they await the resurrection on the last day. Our columbarium is located near the office building, south of the courtyard through the walkway. We have recently located two benches and a statue of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in the area of the columbarium. Thank you to all those who donated in support of the columbarium construction and have reserved niches for their use. Grace members and friends are always invited to visit the area of the columbarium. If you are interested in more information about the columbarium, please ask in the church office.
WELS Online Resources
Check out wels.net for an abundance of online resources to deepen your connection to Christ and to your fellow believers! You can find devotional materials for personal study, for family devotions, for teens, and for married couples. There are worship helps for each Sunday, articles from Forward in Christ, WELS Connection videos, podcasts (devotions, Bible readings, technology, and parenting), mission and ministry updates from across the country and around the globe, and much more! You can also pull up wels.net on your smart phone and then download the WELS web app.
Stay Up to Date
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.
We have some great events coming up in October, November, and December! Don’t miss out on the following activities! Watch for more details as each date draws closer.
Sunday, October 27: Area Reformation Service at Grace-Tucson
Saturday, November 2: VailFest
Wednesday, November 27: Thanksgiving Services
Friday, December 6: Carols in the Courtyard at Grace-Tucson
Sunday, December 8: Annual Meeting with Lunch at Grace-Sahuarita
Friday, December 13: Child Learning Center Christmas Event
Saturday, December 14: Christmas for Kids at Esmond Station School
Saturday, December 16: Grace-Vail Caroling in the Park (Purple Heart Park)
Tuesday, December 31: All-Site New Year’s Eve Worship & Meal at Grace-Tucson
TUCSON
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 October 20 - October 27
Worship Services with communion 7:45a & 10:00a
Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a
Grow in Grace Class (office conference room).............. 9:00a
Lifeliners (High School Group) Bible Study: Romans 9:00a
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics 9:00a
Fellowship following worship
Mission to the Children Spanish Service & Meal........... 4:00p TCM Bible Study 7:00p
Tuesday NO Pastors’ Meeting................................................................ English Classes.............................................................. 6:30p
Wednesday NO Midweek Bible Study (resumes 10-30) NO Grow in Grace Class (resumes 10-30)
Thursday NO Women’s Bible Study (resumes 10-31)
Handbell Practice........................................................... 5:30p
Worship Choir Practice 6:45p
Saturday Reformation Rehearsal .................................................. 9:00a
Sunday, October 27
Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a
Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics 9:00a
Grow in Grace Class (office conference room) 9:00a
Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions 9:00a Fellowship following worship
Area Reformation Service & Fellowship 4:00p NO TCM Bible Study (resumes 11-3)
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Adult Bible Study (Tucson)............................................. 9:00a
Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) 10:00a
Sunday, October 27
Adult Bible Study (Tucson)............................................. 9:00a
VAIL Today
Adult Bible Study: Baptism 9:00a
Worship Service with communion 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................
Wednesday NO Adult Bible Study (resumes 10-30)
Sunday, October 27
Adult Bible Study: Baptism 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a
Fellowship following worship
SAHUARITA Today
Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service with communion.................................10:00a Fellowship following worship Choir Rehearsal following worship
Monday Grow in Grace Class 3:30p
Tuesday
Adult Open Gym Volleyball 7:00p
Wednesday NO Adult Bible Study (resumes 10-30) NO Grow in Grace Class (resumes 10-30)
Sunday, October 27
Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism 9:00a
Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service............................................................10:00a
Fellowship following worship ................................................... Choir Rehearsal following worship
Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson)...................... 10:00a BENSON
OFF-SITE EVENT
Tuesday—Wednesday AZ-CA District Pastors’ Conference in Tempe, AZ
Worship Service with communion 7:30a
Adult Bible Study: Hebrews 8:45 Fellowship following worship
Wednesday NO Adult Bible Study (resumes 10-30)
Sunday, October 27
Worship Service 7:30a
Adult Bible Study: Ephesians 8:45a Fellowship following worship
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. wels.net