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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 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—A TIME FOR STEADFAST FAITH Jesus told his followers, “You will be hated by everyone because of me” (Matthew 10:22). Satan and the world hate Christ and anyone who confesses faith in Christ. So, the time in between Christ’s ﬁrst and second coming is going to be perilous for believers. A good example—Martin Luther. All that priest wanted was to share the pure gospel with the world. For trying to do that, both political and religious leaders attempted to end his life. The Festival of the Reformation emphasizes the true Church’s unfailing reliance on the Word of God and unﬂinching testimony to that Word even in the face of harsh persecution. Today we pray that the Lord would keep us steadfast in the faith and give us the peace of knowing that our lives are safe in his hands.

THE LUTHER SEAL The image on the cover is known as Luther’s Seal, about which he wrote: Grace and peace from the Lord. As you desire to know whether my painted seal, which you sent to me, has hit the mark, I shall answer most amiably and tell you my original thoughts and reason about why my seal is a symbol of my theology. The first should be a black cross in a heart, which retains its natural color, so that I myself would be reminded that faith in the Crucified saves us. For one who believes from the heart will be justified (Rom. 10:10). Although it is indeed a black cross, which mortifies and which should also cause pain, it leaves the heart in its natural color. It does not corrupt nature, that is, it does not kill but keeps alive. The just shall live by faith (Rom. 1:17) but by faith in the crucified. Such a heart should stand in the middle of a white rose, to show that faith gives joy, comfort, and peace. In other words, it places the believer into a white, joyous rose, for this faith does not give peace and joy like the world gives (John 14:27). That is why the rose should be white and not red, for white is the color of the spirits and the angels (cf. Matthew 28:3; John 20:12). Such a rose should stand in a sky-blue field, symbolizing that such joy in spirit and faith is a beginning of the heavenly future joy, which begins already, but is grasped in hope, not yet revealed. And around this field is a golden ring, symbolizing that such blessedness in Heaven lasts forever and has no end. Such blessedness is exquisite, beyond all joy and goods, just as gold is the most valuable, most precious and best metal. This is my compendium theoligae [summary of theology]. I have wanted to show it to you in good friendship, hoping for your appreciation. May Christ, our beloved Lord, be with your spirit until the life hereafter. Amen. Martin Luther, Letter to Lazarus Spengler, July 8, 1530

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

PRESERVICE MUSIC:

Before the Throne of God Above Christian Worship 561 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Victor Labenske

Please stand

Amazing Grace Cindy Berry

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

HYMN RESPONSE—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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CONFESSION 1 John 1:8-9

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

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

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

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

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.

HYMN RESPONSE—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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LORD, HAVE MERCY

Kyrie

In peace let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

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

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.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this holy house and for all who oﬀer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.

HYMN RESPONSE—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Gracious Lord, our refuge and strength, pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 5

HYMN RESPONSE—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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Text: tr. composite; Martin Luther, 1483–1546. Tune: Martin Luther, 1483–1546. Text and tune: Public domain.

Please be seated

+ THE WORD + Even though it potentially meant death by lion, Daniel got on his knees and prayed to the Lord as he always had, demonstrating steadfast faith.

FIRST READING

Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23

Now, when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. It had windows on its upper story that opened toward Jerusalem. Three times each day he would get on his knees and pray and oﬀer praise before his God. He continued to do that, just as he had been doing before this. 11 Then these men came as a group and found Daniel praying and seeking favor from his God. 12

They then went and asked the king about the decree. “Your Majesty, did you not sign a decree that anyone who prays to any god or person for thirty days except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the den of lions?” The king answered, “Indeed I did. The order is established as a law of the Medes and the Persians that cannot be revoked.” 16

Then the king gave the order, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you.” 17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the pit. The king sealed it with his signet ring and the signet rings of his nobles so that nothing could be changed with regard to Daniel’s situation. 18 Then the king went to his palace. He spent the night without food, and no entertainment was brought before him. But he could not sleep. 19

At dawn the king arose as soon as it was light and hurried to the lions’ den. 20 As he came near the pit, he cried out in a fearful voice. The king said to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God, whom you serve continually, able to rescue you from the lions?” 21

Then Daniel spoke with the king. “Your Majesty, may you live forever! My God sent his angel and shut the mouth of the lions. They have not hurt me because he found me innocent in his presence. Also before you, Your Majesty, I have committed no crime.” 22

Then the king was very glad and said that Daniel should be brought up from the pit. So Daniel was brought up from the pit, and he was unharmed because he trusted in his God. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

HYMN—Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

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The choir will sing stanzas 2 and 4. Please join in singing stanzas 1, 3, and 5.

SECOND READING

Romans 3:19-28

Now we know that whatever the law says is addressed to those who are under the law, so that every mouth will be silenced and the whole world will be subject to God’s judgment. 20 For this reason, no one will be declared righteous in his sight by works of the law, for through the law we become aware of sin.

God justiﬁes those who have been given the gift of steadfast faith in Jesus Christ.

But now, completely apart from the law, a righteousness from God has been made known. The Law and the Prophets testify to it. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all and over all who believe. In fact, there is no difference, 23 because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God 24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God publicly displayed as the atonement seat through faith in his blood. God did this to demonstrate his justice, since, in his divine restraint, he had left the sins that were committed earlier unpunished. 26 He did this to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so that he would be both just and the one who justifies the person who has faith in Jesus. 27

What happens to boasting then? It has been eliminated. By what principle—by the principle of works? No, but by the principle of faith. 28 For we conclude that a person is justiﬁed by faith without the works of the law. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Please stand

The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Luke 12:32

ALL:

Choir:

Do not be afraid, little ﬂock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Our trust in Jesus doesn’t mean absence of persecution, but faithfulness despite it.

GOSPEL

Matthew 10:16-23

“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on guard against people. They will hand you over to councils, and they will whip you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought into the presence of governors and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19 Whenever they hand you over, do not be worried about how you will respond or what you will say, because what you say will be given to you in that hour. 20 In fact you will not be the ones speaking, but the Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you. 21

“Brother will hand over his brother to death, and a father will do the same with his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by all people because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved. 23 And when they persecute you in one town, ﬂee to the next. Amen I tell you: You will not ﬁnish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ. 9

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY—If God Had Not Been on Our Side

SERMON

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Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23 The God You Serve Shuts Lions’ Mouths

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH 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.

Apostles’ Creed

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.

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 Gracious God, in mercy you sent your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, into this world to redeem us from sin and rescue us from hell. Through your Scriptures and by your Spirit, you have brought us to faith in your Son and have assured us that Christ has fully completed the work of our salvation. Lead us to rejoice in the message of forgiveness through faith alone in Christ Jesus. When guilt grieves our consciences and shame squelches our confidence, use your Word to encourage and comfort our souls with the good news of your unconditional love. Almighty God, in the face of immense pressure to compromise their confession, you emboldened Martin Luther and the Lutheran reformers to take a firm stand on the truths of Scripture. Through their clear confession of faith, you restored the gospel to your church and have preserved this saving truth among us today. Send us your Holy Spirit that we exhibit the same zeal and faithfulness as the Lutheran confessors. Give us courage to confess our faith sincerely and boldly in the classroom, the workplace, the community, and to everyone we encounter who needs to hear the truth of your Word. Use our confession to bring faith in your Son to the hearts of those who do not yet believe in you. Eternal God, you have promised to preserve and protect your church in every age. Even when it appeared that the enemies of the gospel had silenced your truth, you kept your people faithful to you and your Word. Bless all who face hardships for their faith with an added measure of your Holy Spirit so that they do not lose heart as they bear their crosses. Comfort the sick and suffering, the depressed and lonely, those who are persecuted and ridiculed for their faith, and all others who need the encouragement of your love. Fix our eyes on the cross of your Son, his empty tomb, and the sure promise of eternal life in heaven’s glory. Lord God, you know the concerns of our hearts and minds. Hear the public prayers we have spoken with our lips and the personal prayers we offer to you in our hearts, and answer them according to your gracious will. Increase our trust in your power and wisdom that we may rest secure in the plans and purposes you have for our lives; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

OFFERING

OFFERTORY:

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:

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Please ﬁll out the Friendship Register located in the red folder at the end of the row and pass it along. Thank you!

HYMN—Before the Throne of God Above

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Please stand

PRAYER Blessed Lord, you have given us your Holy Scriptures for our learning. May we so hear them, read, learn, and take them to heart that, being strengthened and comforted by your holy Word, we may cling to the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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.

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—Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

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POSTLUDE MUSIC: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Rachel Chapin

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Preacher....................................................................................... Pastor Nathan Kassulke Worship Leader ................................................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler Accompanist ................................................................................................... Kathy Parra Vocalist ..................................................................................................... Jay Wiechmann Choir Director ............................................................................................ Paul Kassulke Organ ............................................................................................................... Jim Bakken Trumpet ....................................................................................... Pastor Nathan Kassulke Greeters ......................................................................... Paul & Kay Kassulke (10:00 AM) Ushers ..................................................................... Rusty King, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM) Jon Dongoske, Dylan Guenther, Ferdie Kramm, Rick Street (10:00 AM) Sound and Recording Techs ......................................... 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. Cover art by Corissa Nelson: corissanelsonart.com.

TODAY Altar Flowers

The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Sandy Weir in thankfulness for her church family. Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 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 may 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 Audrey Nessinger and Rick & Molly Street 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.

Area Reformation Service: Today

Please join us at 4:00 this afternoon as we celebrate the Lutheran Reformation and God’s grace in an Area Reformation Service. The service will take place here at Grace -Tucson. This is a unique opportunity for our WELS congregations in the Tucson area to gather together for worship. The service will include special music and a guest preacher, Seminary President Earle Treptow. Stick around after the service for some refreshments and fellowship.

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!

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. Today is the last 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 (541-941-3038). 14

ANNOUNCEMENTS Church History Bible Study

Our Wednesday Church History class which usually meets on Wednesdays will NOT be meeting this week. Our study of Lutheranism in America will resume on November 8 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

“The Christian faith is too negative.” “How can you believe he rose from the dead?” “How do I know I’m a Christian?” “The heavenly minded are of no earthly good.” “Christians have to look more saved if I am to believe in their Savior.” 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.

Lifeliners’ Fundraiser

The Lifeliners, Grace’s high school youth group, helps teenagers mature into Christian young adults through Bible studies, outings, events, and rallies. You can support their Christian education through their Calendar and Tote Bag Fundraiser beginning next Sunday in the Courtyard. 2024 Bible Verse Wall Calendars are $10 for one, $15 for two. NEW this year are reusable, Grace-logo tote bags for $5 each. All proceeds will support Grace's Lifeliners. This fundraiser was supported by Thrivent Action Teams.

Redeemer’s Great Exchange: November 6 & 7

Our sister congregation, Redeemer Lutheran Church, is holding an event called the Great Exchange on Monday & Tuesday, November 6 & 7, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Wednesday, November 8, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This event has proven to delight all ages! If you would like to donate items, please bring them to Redeemer’s Ministry Center on Sunday, November 5, after 11:00 AM or Monday, November 6, (morning ONLY). The Redeemer Ministry Center is located at 8845 N. Silverbell Road, 85743. They will accept new or used items you would like to pass on to others including but not limited to, clothing, books, videos/DVDs/CDs, electronic devices, kids toys, bicycles/scooters, infant needs, household items, linens, jewelry, holiday/seasonal items, etc. If you have very large items, please just bring a photo with a description. On Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday come back again to shop! All items are FREE and you do not need to donate to participate! If you have questions, call Ruth Schaller at (520)572-6686 or Rich/Diane Kasson at (727)422-5678 or (727)430-3491.

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.

Grown Ups in the Garden: November 17

All Grace members are invited to come and enjoy the beautiful new Art & Nature Garden at our Grace-Sahuarita location! Have some coffee and treats while visiting with other Grace members and CLC parents on Friday, November 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 AM.

You’re Invited! Game Night Hosted by TCM: November 17

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry (TCM) invites the friends and members of Grace to a joint game night! Have fun playing party games like Telestrations, 5 Second Rule, and Taboo. Enjoy Thanksgiving treats! Meet and befriend the college-aged adults who call TCM their church home during the school year. All are invited to this free event in the TCM Student Center (basement of Grace-Tucson sanctuary) on Friday, November 17, starting at 7:00 PM. Questions? Contact Campus Pastor Tim.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thanksgiving Services: November 22

We hope you will join us at one of our Grace locations on Wednesday, November 22, to thank and praise God for the many blessings he provides for us. 10:00 AM Grace-Benson

6:00 PM Grace-Sahuarita

7:00 PM Grace-Tucson

You are also invited to enjoy a dessert fellowship following these worship services. Members are asked to bring a pie or dessert to share if you are able.

Nativity Scenes

Our English Class volunteers are looking for donations of nativity scenes you are no longer using. They would like to use them as centerpieces for their Christmas party and as gifts for the students. You may give them to Joyce Long or bring them to the Grace Central Office by Thursday, November 30.

WELS Online Resources

Check out www.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, 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 www.wels.net on your smart phone and then download the WELS web app.

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. 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 29 - November 5 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 ................................................... Area Reformation Service ............................................... 4:00p NO TCM Bible Study Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting ................................................ 9:00a NO English Classes ................................................................. Wednesday NO Midweek Bible Study (resumes November 8) Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Prepared to Answer .................... 9:00a Handbells ........................................................................ 5:30p Worship Choir ................................................................. 6:45p Next Sunday, November 5 Worship Services with communion ................. 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: Is the Occult Okay? ........................... 7:00p ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a Area Reformation Service (Tucson) ............................... 4:00p Next Sunday, November 5 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a

BENSON Today Worship Service ............................................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians ..................................... 8:45a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism ............... 10:00a Next Sunday, November 5 Worship Service with communion .................................. 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 Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Sanctification .............................. 6:30p

Saturday Site Ministry Team Meeting............................................ 1:00p Next Sunday, November 5 Adult Bible Study: The Gospel in the Psalms................. 9:00a Youth Bible Study ........................................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 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, November 5 Adult Bible Study: Favorite Hymns ................................. 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Adult Choir practice following worship ....................................

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One Church. Four Locations. Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911. Grace-Tucson and Central Office

Grace-Sahuarita

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

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

Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org

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.