10-22-23 Grace-Tucson Worship Folder

THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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Welcome to Grace!

Our mission at Grace is to teach the inspired and inerrant Word of God, to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the crucified and risen Savior of the world, and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service.

Check out the GRACE WEBSITE at GraceLutheranSAZ.org WORSHIP NOTES We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises and as you offer him your thanks and praise.

The order of worship we will follow is printed in this worship folder for you to follow along and participate. You’ll notice that the service is a dialogue between God and us, his people. The pastor speaks to God along with the congregation and also speaks the Word of God to the people. LARGE PRINT worship folders are available at the entrances for those who desire them.

Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship (2021) hymnal. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each pew. You will be asked to open the hymnal to participate in parts of the service. 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 THEME FOR TODAY—GODLY GOVERNMENT “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established” (Romans 13:1). Note the absolute language: no authority. None. Stated positively, every government and all government authority figures have power only because God gave it to them. Therefore, as citizens of the United States, we don’t support the government because those we voted for were elected or because we approve of the current tax policy or even because freedom of religion is enshrined in the First Amendment. We support our government simply because it was instituted by God. Jesus himself taught that we owe respect and obedience to our government even when it doesn’t align with our political preferences.

Christians sometimes struggle with this. We see that government and rulers can be evil. Certainly, if government asks us to sin, “we must obey God rather than human beings” (Acts 5:29). But the existence of corrupt government and evil rulers does not negate what Scripture says to be true.

“There is no authority except that which God has established.” Therefore, when we talk about “godly government” we are not saying that the only legitimate governments are those who do what is perfectly godly. We are confessing our belief that the King of kings is in perfect control over all the governments of this world, and that he works in all things—including tyrants and dictators—for the eternal good of his dear children.

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+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

PRESERVICE MUSIC:

O God Most High, Your Saints Below Matthew Corl My Country ‘Tis of Thee Victor Labenske

OPENING HYMN—Praise the Almighty; My Soul, Adore Him Christian Worship 619

Please stand

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

Congregation: Amen.

Before You, Lord, We Bow Cindy Berry “The nation you have blessed may well your love declare, from foes and fears at rest, protected by your care.

For this bright day, for this fair land— gifts of your hand— our thanks we pay.”

Handbells (10:00 AM) Fairest Lord Jesus Bill Ingram Oh, How I Love Jesus Susan E. Geschke

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

1 John 1:8-9

If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

Holy God, gracious Father, I am sinful by nature and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and actions.

I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should.

I deserve your punishment both now and forever.

But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins with his innocent suffering and death.

Trusting in him, I pray: God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Silence for meditation and reflection

Our gracious Father in heaven has been merciful to us. He sent his only Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.

Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

“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

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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 will sing the italicized words.

The congregation responds by singing “Lord, have mercy” and with the final “Amen. Amen.”

LORD, HAVE MERCY (Kyrie)

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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.

Tune: © 2021 GFTSMUSIC Publishing Company, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST (Gloria)

Christian Worship 191

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.

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Tune: David Kauffman; William Gokelman © 2010, 2021 GFTSMUSIC Publishing Company, Inc., admin. Music Services. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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+ THE WORD + PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

O Lord our God, so govern the nations on earth and direct the affairs of this world that your church may worship you in peace and joy; 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

Daniel 1:3-21

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The king told Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring some young Israelite men from the royal family or from the nobility. 4 He was to choose young men who had no blemish, who were good looking, who had insight into all kinds of wisdom, who possessed knowledge, understanding, and learning, and who were capable of serving in the king’s palace, in order to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. 5 The king assigned them daily rations from the special royal food and from the king’s own wine. He ordered that they should be trained for three years. At the end of training they were to serve the king. 6 In this group of young men were the Judeans Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. 7 The chief of the officials gave them new names.

He gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar, Hananiah the name Shadrak, Mishael the name Meshak, and Azariah the name Abednego.

Daniel and his friends faithfully served the government that God had placed over them—even though this was the government that had conquered their city and carried them off into exile.

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Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the special food of the king or with the wine that he drank. So he sought permission from the chief official, so that he would not have to defile himself. 9 God made the chief of the officials favorable and sympathetic toward Daniel. 10 Then the chief of the officials said to Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who assigned your food and your drink. Why should he see your faces looking less healthy than those of the other young men who are your age? You put my life at risk before the king.”

This reading continues on the next page.

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Daniel said to the superintendent whom the chief of the officials had placed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days. Tell them to give us only vegetables, and we will eat them and drink water. 13 Observe our appearance and the appearance of the young men who eat the special royal food. Then deal with your servants based on what you see.” 14 So he listened to what they said about this and tested them for ten days.

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At the end of ten days, their appearance was noticeably better than that of the others. They were healthier than any of the young men who had been eating the special royal food. 16 So the superintendent permanently took away the special royal food and the wine they were to drink and gave them only vegetables. 17 As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and insight into all kinds of literature, as well as wisdom. In addition, Daniel also understood every kind of vision and dream.

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At the end of the time which the king had set for them to be brought to him, the chief of the officials brought them before Nebuchadnezzar.

19 The king spoke with them, and none of the others were found to be comparable to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they served the king. 20 In every matter concerning wisdom and understanding that the king sought from them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and spell casters in his entire kingdom. 21 So Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Please open your hymnal to sing the Psalm today. The Psalms are found in the opening pages of the hymnal.

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PSALM OF THE DAY—Let the Heavens Rejoice Please join in singing the entire Psalm today.

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SECOND READING

Romans 13:1-7

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Everyone must submit to the governing authorities. For no authority exists except by God, and the authorities that do exist have been established by God. 2 Therefore the one who rebels against the authority is opposing God’s institution, and those who oppose will bring judgment on themselves.

St. Paul leaves no loopholes. Everyone is to submit to the governing authorities precisely because they have been established

by God.

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For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to evil. Would you like to have no fear of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will receive praise from him, 4 because he is God’s servant for your benefit.

But if you do wrong, be afraid, because he does not carry the sword without reason. He is God’s servant, a punisher to bring wrath on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore it is necessary to submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of conscience.

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For this reason you also pay taxes, because the authorities are God’s ministers, who are employed to do this very thing. 7 Pay what you owe to all of them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, and honor to whom honor is owed.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Please stand

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The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Colossians 2:10

ALL:

Vocalist: In Christ you have been brought to fullness.

He is the head over every power and authority.

Refrain (ALL) Tune: © 2010, 2021 GFTSMUSIC Publishing Company, Inc., admin. Music Services. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.

Jesus teaches we are to give the government what belongs to the government. But we are not to give to the government what belongs only to God.

GOSPEL

Matthew 22:15-22

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Then the Pharisees went out and plotted together how to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians.

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in accord with the truth. You are not concerned about gaining anyone’s approval because you are not swayed by appearances. 17 So tell us, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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But Jesus knew their evil purpose and said, “Why are you testing me, hypocrites? 19 Show me the coin used for the tax.”

They brought him a denarius.

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He asked them, “Whose image and inscription is this?”

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“Caesar’s,” they replied to him.

Then he said to them, “Therefore give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

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When they heard this, they were amazed. Then they left him and went away.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise be to you, O Christ.

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Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY—O Lord of Nations

Christian Worship 773

The vocalist will sing stanza 1. Please join in singing stanzas 2, 5, and 7.

Text: Laurie F. Gauger, b. 1965 © 2001 Laurie F. Gauger, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199 Tune: Ernest R. Kroeger, 1862–1934. Public domain.

SERMON

Romans 13:1-7 Submit to the Governing Authorities 1. They are God’s Servant 2. Give What We Owe Them

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Please stand

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

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Eternal God, with your almighty power and wisdom you guide and guard the universe you created. Every planet and every star remain in place according to your design.

You know the far reaches of space and observe even heavenly lights we cannot see.

Lead us to marvel every day at the wonders of your creation.

You created our planet to proclaim the depth of your majesty and love. At your command the world turns, the breezes blow, and the waters surge. Here you placed the crown of your creation, your human creatures, and gave us the bounty of the earth for our provision and pleasure.

Help us to value and protect the blessings of nature you have given us.

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You have created the family, arranged society, and established governments to provide order and stability in our lives. You command us to respect and support the authorities that function with your permission. You teach us to love all people, those who are like us and those who are not, and to care for those in need of help.

Move us to love others as your Son loved us.

Guard and guide us when you allow serious diseases, financial uncertainty, and social unrest to torment our country. You surely punish the wicked in troubled times, but you also call people to turn away from sin to your forgiving love.

Lead us to repent and examine our thoughts, words, and actions.

Enable the medical community to discover cures for diseases and plagues that afflict our planet. Preserve the lives of your people that we may continue to share your love with others. Spare the lives of those who do not know you so they may find you and be saved.

Give us confidence to place our bodies and lives into your protecting hand.

Allow farms and factories, businesses and institutions, schools and communities to prosper and provide the blessings you desire to bestow on us. Use the blessing of wealth to enable us to spread the gospel throughout the world.

Teach us to be faithful stewards of your blessings and lead us to manage them according to your will.

Free us from all thoughts, words, and actions of prejudice and pride. Help us to see in all people the faces of those who have been redeemed by the innocent life and precious blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, who died and rose for everyone from every nation under heaven.

Help us to overcome the racial tensions that plague our land.

Give wisdom to the leaders of our land and bend their will to yours. Drive away party spirit and harsh rhetoric that often deepen the divisions among people. Help our nation find contentment in helping and protecting one another.

Guide us so we may avoid the pitfalls of anger and arrogance.

Keep in your care all those who are sick and suffering in these troubled times. Restore health according to your will. Comfort those you are leading to heaven with the anticipation of their eternal home.

Move us to pray fervently for those in need.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

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Silent prayer

We come to you on behalf of the people and nation we love.

Hear us for the sake of Jesus, your Son and our Savior. Amen.

OFFERTORY: Praise the Almighty Theodore Beck

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!

HYMN—O God Most High, Your Saints Below

Christian Worship 772

Please stand

PRAYER Almighty God, we thank you for teaching us the things you want us to believe and do.

Help us by your Holy Spirit to keep your Word in pure hearts that we may be strengthened in faith, guided in holiness, and comforted in life and in death, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

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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.

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.

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

BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

Amen.

Please be seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING HYMN—God Bless Our Native Land

Christian Worship 774 POSTLUDE MUSIC: America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee) Cindy Berry

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Preacher ............................................................................................... Pastor Tim Patoka Worship Leader ............................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler (10:00 AM) Accompanist ................................................................................................... Kathy Parra Vocalist ..................................................................................................... Dylan Guenther Handbell Director .................................................................. Beth Kassulke (10:00 AM) Greeters ............................................................................Bill and Lisa Toben (10:00 AM) Ushers...................................................................... Rusty King, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM) Jon Dongoske, Justin Harris, Ferdie Kramm, Jenn Miller, Rick Street (10:00 AM) Sound and Recording Techs ............... Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler, Sam Kassulke Banner Committee ....................... Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O’Donald, Sandy Weir 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.

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TODAY Altar Flowers

The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by David & Amy Rudd in thanks to God for blessing them with 22 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 Sundays are December 17 & 24. You can also begin signing up for dates in 2024. 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 Jeanette O’Donald, Nadine Rentschler, and Sandy Weir for hosting this week. Upcoming available dates to host include November 12, 19, & 26. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Join us on Sunday mornings for a look at 1 John under the theme, “Living in the Light of God’s Love.” 1 John is a brief book nestled into the back of the Bible, but it is full of wisdom for Christians living in the light and joy of God’s love for them. If you have not made Sunday morning Bible study a part of your routine, this would be a great time to start! We meet at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall.

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry: Tonight

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry (TCM) invites all college-aged adults to join us for Bible study this evening on Seven Deadly Sins: Lust. We meet in the Student Center located in the basement at Grace-Tucson at 7:00 PM.

Daily Devotions

Grace Moments and Meditations daily devotional books are at either door to church and in the Fellowship Hall. These are great tools to use for your daily Bible study!

Pastor Appreciation Month

Grace’s Care Committee for Called Workers (CCCW) asks for your help to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month. The first request is that you pray for our pastors. Also, every Sunday in October you will have an opportunity to contribute to a monetary gift for our five pastors. This gift will be presented to them at the end of the month. Contributions can be placed in the baskets at the exits or given to Grace-Tucson Site Elder, DJ Miller. (Checks can be made out to Grace Lutheran Church.)

Thank you for your generous participation. Questions can be directed to Kay Kassulke (541-9413038).

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Church History Bible Study: Wednesday

Our Wednesday Church History class is studying Lutheranism in America. If you haven’t attended this class before, this is an excellent time to join. We study together in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM and repeat the same material at 7:00 PM. Join us for whichever time fits your schedule best!

Women’s Bible Study: Thursday

“There’s no such thing as truth.” “Do last-minute confessions get people into heaven?” “The Christian faith is too negative.” “How can you believe he rose from the dead?” “How do I know I’m a Christian?” We hear these kinds of things and may even wonder about them ourselves. These and more are addressed in Pastor Mark Paustian’s book, “Prepared to Answer.” 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. Invite a friend and join Pastor Koehler for this study which is helpful for us and for those we have discussions with about such things. This class meets on Thursdays at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall.

TCM Topgolf Outing: Friday

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry (TCM) is going to Topgolf this Friday, October 27, at 7:00 PM! We will enjoy two hours of Topgolf games, a delicious spread of fan favorite appetizers, and bottomless soft drinks. No golf skills are needed to have a great time. Space is limited for this free outing. RSVP to Campus Pastor Tim (540-623-1149) to secure a spot for you and your college-aged friends.

Redeemer Fall Festival: Friday

Grace members are invited to Redeemer's 3rd annual Fall Festival this Friday, October 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Admission is free! The festival will begin with Trick-or-Treating from 5:00 to 6:00 PM followed by games for kids, music, food trucks, and a fantastic raffle with great prizes. If you are interested in decorating a table to pass out candy, please contact Missy Wiechmann at m7wiechmann@gmail.com or call/text (520)403-1177 to reserve your spot. (Businesses are welcome to sponsor a decorated table too, ask Missy for details). All proceeds will benefit Redeemer Lutheran School and students! Redeemer is located at 8845 N Silverbell Road.

Area Reformation Service: October 29

Each year, the Lutheran church recalls how God used Martin Luther to rediscover the truth of his Word and to share the Gospel with others. Our congregation will be joining with the other WELS churches in the Tucson area for a special Area Reformation Service next week on Sunday, October 29, at 4:00 PM. The service, which includes a message from Seminary President Earle Treptow, will be held here at Grace-Tucson.

After the service, we will enjoy refreshments and fellowship. Please join us for this annual opportunity to worship together!

Reformation Fellowship

Members are welcome to bring cookies, pre-cut bars, or other finger-type food for the fellowship that follows the Area Reformation Service—no cakes or pies please. Also, volunteers to help clean up afterwards would be greatly appreciated!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Men’s Cancer Research Fundraiser: November 10

“Let’s Berry Cancer” is the name of a strawberry cream ale, this year’s collaboration beer brewed by Tucson’s BlackRock Brewers for Pints 4 Pink, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by a member of Grace following his treatment for breast cancer. On Friday, November 10, beginning at 5:30 PM at Grace-Tucson, the men of Grace will have the opportunity to try this and other beers as representatives from local breweries will offer beer tastings and talk about their beers and the history of their breweries. BlackRock, Dillinger, Barrio, and Harbottle breweries will all be represented. Men of our congregation are encouraged to invite friends to join them, particularly men who do not have a church. Invitation cards can be picked up at the church doors and in the Fellowship Hall. The purposes of this event are to enjoy some fellowship, taste a variety of local beers, and raise money for cancer research. Although not required, those attending will be encouraged to donate generously to Pints 4 Pink, so that those gifts can be used in our community to support cancer research efforts at the Arizona Cancer Center, our state’s only research facility recognized by the National Cancer Institute.

Roast Beef Dinner & Craft Fair: November 11

The Women of Grace will be hosting the all-site Roast Beef Dinner and Craft Fair held at GraceTucson on Saturday, November 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. If you are interested in helping out with the dinner, please see the sign-up sheets on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Members are asked to bring a pie to share for dessert if you are able. If you have questions about the dinner, please call the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633.

For those who are making crafts to donate to the Craft Fair, please bring your items to the west end of the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, November 5, or to the church office by Thursday, November 9. If you have questions about the Craft Fair, please contact Joyce Long at (520)405-5133.

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.

Watch for more details on these events as each date draws closer.

Wednesday, November 22: Thanksgiving Eve Services Friday, December 8: Carols in the Courtyard Sunday, December 10: Grace Annual Meeting Friday, December 15: CLC Christmas Nativity Luminary Walk & Cookie Sale Saturday, December 16: Christmas for Kids Saturday, December 16: Caroling in the Park (Vail) 17

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

This Week at Grace October 22 - October 29 TUCSON Today Worship Services ............................................ 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Living in the Light of God’s Love ....... 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) ........... 9:00a Lifeliners (High School group) Bible Study ..................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

TCM Bible Study: Seven Deadly Sins: Lust ................... 7:00p Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting ................................................ 9:00a English Classes .............................................................. 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History ............ 10:00a & 7:00p Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Prepared to Answer .................... 9:00a Handbells ........................................................................ 5:30p Worship Choir ................................................................. 6:45p Saturday Reformation Rehearsal for instrumentalists ................... 9:00a Reformation Rehearsal for choir ................................... 10:00a Next Sunday, October 29 Worship Services ............................................ 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Living in the Light of God’s Love ....... 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) ........... 9:00a Lifeliners (High School group) Bible Study ..................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Area Reformation Service............................................... 4:00p NO TCM Bible Study

ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a Next Sunday, October 29 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a Area Reformation Service (Tucson) ............................... 4:00p

BENSON Today Worship Service ............................................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians..................................... 8:45a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism ............... 10:00a Next Sunday, October 29 Worship Service ............................................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians..................................... 8:45a VAIL Today Adult Bible Study: The Gospel in the Psalms ................ 9:00a Youth Bible Study........................................................... 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Choir practice following worship...............................................

Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Sanctification .............................. 6:30p Next Sunday, October 29 Adult Bible Study: The Gospel in the Psalms ................ 9:00a Youth Bible Study........................................................... 9:00a Worship Service ............................................................10:00a SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Favorite Hymns ................................ 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Adult Choir practice following worship .....................................

Wednesday Midweek Bible Study .................................................... 10:00a Why are There Different Churches?

Next Sunday, October 29 Adult Bible Study: Favorite Hymns ................................ 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Adult Choir practice following worship .....................................

OFF-SITE EVENT Friday TCM Outing at Topgolf ................................................... 7:00p

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Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911.

Grace-Tucson and Central Office

Grace-Sahuarita

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

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

Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry)

Pastor Ryan A. Heiman

revrah@gracelutheransaz.org

Child Learning Center

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

Director—Laura Heiman

director@gracelutheransaz.org

revtlp@gracelutheransaz.org

Assistant Director—Jen Rickling

Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail

Child Learning Center Mission Teachers

Benson

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

Vail

jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org

Chris Leathers, 1-Year Olds cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Sam Anthon, 2-Year Olds

Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein

Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds

revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org

Office at Civano

Theresa Pratt, Preschool

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

Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

santhon@gracelutheransaz.org

tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org

Katie Patoka, After School Care kpatoka@gracelutheransaz.org

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke

cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714

music@gracelutheransaz.org

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr

assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

office@gracelutheransaz.org

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