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THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

GODLY GIVING

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L ,A 12, 2023

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 WORSHIP SERIES—GODLY GIVING In the Early Christian Church, the believers at Jerusalem were struggling financially. The church at Corinth was blessed by God with material wealth. Moved by God’s grace to them, the Corinthian believers had the opportunity to act in love and with repentance. They would collect an offering for the Jerusalem Christians. The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul offered these believers encouragement and guidance regarding their collection and their offerings. The Spirit-inspired words of 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9 still offer guidance for our Christian lives and the Godly Giving of faithful believers. This three-week series helps us see God’s precious gifts to us and helps guide our joyful response. Our series is following this path:

Contagious Generosity Coordinated Generosity Conﬁdent Generosity

THEME FOR TODAY—COORDINATED GENEROSITY For a sports team to play its best requires coordination. Coaches and captains work to help everyone aim toward the same goal, but the results depend on each player doing their own part. The offering from the Corinthian Christians in support of the Jerusalem Church was going to be the best example of Christian love when it was prepared and coordinated. The goal was clear, and the result would flow from each member giving according to God’s direction. Paul’s Spirit-filled encouragement and advice offer us direction for our godly giving. 1

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

OPENING HYMN—Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us

Christian Worship 767 stanzas 1 and 2

PRESERVICE MUSIC:

Variations on “HYFRYDOL” Roland Prichard Robert Lau Lynn Trapp Paul Manz Wilbur Held

Please stand

OPENING SENTENCES The minister sings the lines in regular print. Please respond with the bolded lines.

Our order of service for today is Morning Praise. Please join in singing the parts of this liturgy as you are comfortable.

Psalm 51:15

Psalm 70:1

This song of praise is commonly referred to as the Venite because of its opening word in Latin. These words are a paraphrase of Psalm 95.

COME, O COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD Please join in singing the entire song. Refrain:

Please be seated—7:45 AM please continue on page 5 with the First Reading

Venite

+ HOLY BAPTISM + Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded Baptism when he said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

In the Gospel of Mark we hear: People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 10:13-16

All of us are born into this world with a deep need for Baptism. From our parents we inherit a sinful nature; we are without true fear of God and true faith in God and are condemned to eternal death. But while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. He took away our sin by giving his life on the cross. In Baptism, he clothes us with the robe of his righteousness and gives us a new life. Vera Jae Kassulke, I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Receive the sign of the cross on the head and heart (+) to mark you as one redeemed by Christ the cruciﬁed. The almighty God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given you the new birth of water and the Spirit and has forgiven all your sins. May he strengthen you with his grace all the days of your life. Peace be with you. The minister addresses the parents:

Jake and Christa, our Lord Jesus Christ, in instituting Baptism, not only commanded that children should be baptized, but that they should be taught to obey everything he has commanded us. I therefore ask you: Do you intend to bring up Vera in the way of the Lord and to instruct her in the truths of God’s saving Word so that she may grow in faith, serve God with a Christian life, and remain in her baptismal grace all the days of his life? If you are willing to do so, answer: “Yes, and we ask God to help us.” Yes, and we ask God to help us.

The minister addresses the sponsors:

Joel and Elizabeth, Vera has been baptized in the name of the triune God. It is your privilege and responsibility to remember her in your prayers, to remind her of her baptism, and to assist in whatever manner possible so that she may be brought up in the true knowledge of God according to the teachings of the Scriptures as confessed by our Lutheran church. If you are willing to do so, answer: “Yes, and I ask God to help me.” Yes, and I ask God to help me. The minister addresses the congregation:

Brothers and sisters in Christ, this child has been baptized into the family of believers, the holy Christian Church. It is our privilege and responsibility to care for the children of our congregation, to remember them in our prayers, to encourage their parents in their God-given work, and to demonstrate a Christian life. If you are willing to do so, answer: “Yes, and we ask God to help us.” Yes, and we ask God to help us. Let us pray. We give thanks, most merciful Father, that you have received Vera as your own child and made her a member of Christ’s body, the church. Now, we pray, grant to her and to all your church on earth that, being dead to sin, we may live to righteousness and, being buried with Christ into his death, we may also share in his resurrection, so that, with all your saints, we may inherit eternal life; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ THE WORD + God gave the Israelites specific instructions regarding how they were to offer him the firstfruits of their crops. Their words and actions would reflect their joy over what God had given them.

FIRST READING 1

When you enter the land that the L your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it, 2 take some of the ﬁrst ripe produce that you harvest from the soil of the land that the L your God is giving you. Put it in a basket, and go to the place where the L your God will choose to establish his name. 3 Go to the priest who is presiding at that time and say to him, “Today I declare before the L your God that I have come to the land that the L swore to our fathers to give to us.” 4 The priest will take the basket from your hand and set it down in front of the altar of the L your God. 5

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Then you will respond and say in the presence of the L your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean. He went down to Egypt and lived there as an alien with just a few people, but there he became a great, strong, and populous nation. 6 The Egyptians mistreated and aﬄicted us. They imposed hard labor on us. 7 We cried out to the L , the God of our fathers, and the L heard our voice, and he saw our aﬄiction, our labor, and oppression. 8 The L brought us out of Egypt with a

strong hand and an outstretched arm and with great awe-inspiring acts and signs and wonders. 9 He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land ﬂowing with milk and honey. 10 So now, look as I bring the ﬁrstfruits of the soil that you have given me, L .” Then set the basket down before the L your God and bow down 11 before the L your God. Then you, as well as the Levite and the alien who resides among you, will rejoice in all the good things that the L your God has given to you and your household. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM—In the Morning I Will Sing

Psalm 63

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

Choir:

O God, you are my God; for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting. My body pines for you like a dry, weary land without water. So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory.

ALL:

Refrain

Choir:

For your love is better than life, my lips will speak your praise. So I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul shall be ﬁlled as with a banquet, my mouth shall praise you with joy.

ALL:

Refrain

Choir:

On my bed I remember you. On you I muse through the night, for you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast.

ALL:

Refrain

Please stand

The rich man in Jesus’ parable made his own plans and preparations, but he was not rich toward God.

GOSPEL

Luke 12:13-21

Someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But Jesus said to him, “Man, who appointed me to be a judge or an arbitrator over you?” 15

Then he said to them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because a man’s life is not measured by how many possessions he has.” 16

He told them a parable: “The land of a certain rich man produced very well. 17 He was thinking to himself, ‘What will I do, because I do not have anywhere to store my crops?’ 18 He said, ‘This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and goods. 19 And I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry.”’ 20

“But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your soul will be demanded from you. Now who will get what you have prepared?’ 21

“That is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY—O Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea

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2 Corinthians 9:1-7 Generous People of a Generous God

It is really not necessary for me to write to you about the service to the saints, 2 because I know your eagerness. I am boasting about it on your behalf to the Macedonians, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. Your zeal has stirred up many of them. 3 But I am sending the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf will not prove to be empty in this case, but that you will be prepared just as I have been saying. 4 Otherwise, if any Macedonians come along with me and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be ashamed of this confidence. 5 That is why I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance, and to arrange ahead of time the expression of praise that you previously promised, so that it may be ready as an expression of praise, not of grudging selfishness. 6

This is what I mean: The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. The one who sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each one should give as he has determined in his heart, not reluctantly or under pressure, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Please stand

The Te Deum is an ancient canticle of the Christian Church, a confession of faith, a mighty hymn of praise to God. Luther loved the Te Deum and referred to it as a ﬁne symbol or creed.

YOU ARE GOD; WE PRAISE YOU

Please join in singing the refrains. The choir then sings the ﬁrst part of each line and the congregation responds with the words in bold. Refrain (ALL):

Te Deum

Please be seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Lord God, from whom all blessings ﬂow, we praise you for everything you provide to sustain our lives. Lead us every day to be thankful for your gifts and content with what you have given. Today we pray that you would guide us to manage your blessings wisely for the good of your kingdom.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a ﬁtting place.

As we use your gifts to meet our needs, move us also to support the ministry of the gospel with our oﬀerings. Before your Son ascended to your throne, he called us to preach the good news to every creature. In grace you created the public ministry so that we may answer his call by sending others in our place. Impress on us the immense importance of the task you have given us to proclaim your Word to the world. In our words and in our oﬀerings, move us to be faithful witnesses of your grace. Work in our hearts so that our gifts do more than support a cause or meet a need. Move us to give out of love for you, our King and Redeemer.

Lead us to bring our gifts first to honor you, the Giver of all things. Teach us to give as an ongoing part of life since the work of the gospel continues every day. Forgive us for the sins of apathy and carelessness and for giving that reacts only to urgent pleas or crises. Help us see the wisdom of planning our offerings as a regular routine of our faith. Teach us determine our offerings in view of your blessings to us. The widow’s coins were meager, but they were all she had. Move us to believe that to whom much is given, much is also expected. Give us courage to bring gifts that reflect your gifts to us. Teach us to give our offerings as a cheerful response of our faith in you and your Son. Spare us all feelings of obligation or resentment as we give. Help us to see our offerings as the vehicle that carries the gospel to the lost, and lead us to rejoice with the angels of heaven over every sinner who repents. Help us to balance our duty to give with the joy of giving. Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

Silent prayer

Precious Lord, all our blessings come from you. Lead us again and again to thank you and then move us to be wise and faithful stewards of your gifts. May our gifts and oﬀerings bring souls here and far away to the gracious gift of Jesus and his love. Lord, hear us and grant us this blessing. Amen.

HYMN—Almighty Father, Heaven and Earth

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:

Almighty Father, Heaven and Earth Helmut Barbe

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

PRAYER FOR GRACE O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to this new day. Defend us with your mighty power, and grant that this day we neither fall into sin nor run into any kind of danger. And in all we do, direct us to what is right in your sight; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. 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.

CLOSING SENTENCES The minister sings the lines in regular print. Please respond with the bolded lines.

Please be seated

CHOIR ANTHEM—Go in the Grace of the Lord Go in the grace of the Lord. Walk in the way of his Word. Stand in the strength of his promises, and believe in your heart they are true. Sit at the feet of the Savior. Pray in the power of the Spirit. Rise and run the race with patience, and go in the grace of the Lord. Go in hope, God’s hope. Go in peace, God’s peace. Go in joy, everlasting joy as you live in the fullness of his love. Go in the grace of the Lord. Text and music: James Barnard © 2011 Hal Leonard-Milwin Music Corp. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING HYMN—Lord, You Love the Cheerful Giver

POSTLUDE MUSIC: Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us Gordon Young

ANNOUNCEMENTS Altar Flowers

The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Adrienne & Jeremy Snavely in celebration of Adrienne’s birthday. 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. The remainder of the Sundays this year have been filled, but all of the Sundays in January 2024 are open. 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 Jenn & DJ Miller and family for hosting this week. Upcoming available dates to host include November 26 and December 3, 17, & 24. 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.

Thank You!

“Indeed, how can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have before God on account of you?” (1 Thessalonians 3:9). Your pastors echo the Apostle Paul’s words to God’s people in Thessalonica. It is a joy for us to serve you and to serve alongside all of you! We are thankful for your prayers, kind words, and support throughout the year, so it was humbling to also receive your gifts to us for Pastor Appreciation Month in October. You bring us great joy, and we cannot thank God enough for you!

Boom Lift

You may have noticed a large piece of construction equipment in our parking lot, a “Boom Lift.” You may also notice it being used in the upcoming weeks as some maintenance and repairs are done on our church property and especially on our roof. Thank you for avoiding the area in the parking lot where the lift is kept and keeping your distance when it is in use. Thank you also to the volunteers who are helping complete the work!

Those Assisting in Worship This Morning Preacher................................................................................................................Pastor Ron Koehler Worship Leader .......................................................................... Pastor Nathan Kassulke (10:00 AM) Accompanist .................................................................................................................... Jim Bakken Vocalist ............................................................................................................................ Deb Bakken Choir Director ............................................................................................................... Paul Kassulke Greeters ................................................................................................. Bill & Lisa Toben (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 ................................. 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 3rd Quarter Report

A Quarterly Report for the third quarter of 2023 has been prepared by the Ministry Board members, pastors, and other leaders at Grace. This report is designed to keep everyone informed about the ministries and activities that we carry out together. This report was included in a recent Email Update, and printed reports are available at both church doors and in the 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. 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. Please see the teens in the Courtyard following each of our services this morning. This fundraiser was supported by Thrivent Action Teams.

Church History Bible Study: Wednesday

Our Wednesday Church History class is studying Lutheranism in America. We have one Wednesday left of this study in 2023 before it gives way to Thanksgiving and Advent services. 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

“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.

Grown Ups in the Garden: Friday

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 Child Learning Center parents this Friday, November 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 AM.

You’re Invited! Game Night Hosted by TCM: Friday

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) this Friday, November 17, starting at 7:00 PM. Questions? Contact Campus Pastor Tim.

Lifeliners Funtasticks Outing: November 19

Pew-pew! Zoom-zoom! Fore! Grace's high school youth group, the Lifeliners, is going to Funtasticks to enjoy laser tag, go-karts, mini golf, and more after church at Grace-Tucson next Sunday, November 19. All interested teenagers and their invited friends are asked to RSVP to Pastor Patoka (540-623-1149) for this free outing and lunch. 16

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.

Midweek Advent Services

Advent is a time of preparation and repentance as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. Join us on three Wednesdays, November 29, and December 6 & 13 for special Advent Midweek worship services. We will use the theme “Exiles” and will examine what it means to be far from home, and even more so, far from God. This series will help us ponder why we needed a way to be brought back together with our Creator and why it is so essential for the Messiah to bring us back from exile. Three weekly themes will rotate through the sites hosting our midweek services, so you are encouraged to pick one site at which to worship for these services. Grace-Benson 10:00 AM Grace-Sahuarita 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Grace-Tucson 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM You are also invited to join us for a light lunch following the service at Grace-Benson or a light supper at 6:00 PM at Grace-Tucson.

CLC Art & Nature Garden Grand Opening: December 1

Our Child Learning Center at Grace-Sahuarita is hosting a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting for our new Art & Nature Garden at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 1. All members of Grace and CLC families are invited to attend. We will also be inviting the businesses that worked with us along with the mayor of Sahuarita and the newspapers. Refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us for this event!

Christmas Caroling to Homebound Members: December 2

Do you enjoy caroling? If so, you are welcome to join our homebound-visitation volunteers on Saturday, December 2, for our 4th annual caroling excursion to our homebound members. We will meet at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall, practice a few songs, and then head out around 9:30 AM. Based on last year’s timeframe, we are estimating 3 to 4 hours for travel and singing. You may want to bring something to drink and/or snacks. Please RSVP by contacting Katrina McClure at (520)270-6633 (call or text) or email bratkat1976@cox.net.

Watch for more details on these events as each date draws closer. Friday, December 8: Carols in the Courtyard at Grace-Tucson 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) Sunday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Worship, Dinner, & Fellowship 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 November 12 - November 19 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 ................................................... NO TCM Bible Study Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting ................................................ 9:00a Ministry Board Meeting ................................................... 6:15p 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 Friday TCM & Grace Joint Game Night ..................................... 7:00p Next Sunday, November 19 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 ................................................... Lifeliners Lunch & Funtasticks ...................................... 12:00p TCM Bible Study: Dealing with First-World Guilt ............ 7:00p ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a Next Sunday, November 19 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a OFF-SITE EVENT Monday Pastors’ Circuit Meeting at Trinity, Sierra Vista .............. 9:00a

Stay Up to Date

BENSON Today Worship Service ............................................................. 7:30a NO Adult Bible Study (resumes November 19) Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism ............... 10:00a Next Sunday, November 19 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 Next Sunday, November 19 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: God’s Will Is... ................................... 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?

Friday Grown Ups in the Garden .............................................. 7:00a Next Sunday, November 19 Adult Bible Study: God’s Will Is ...................................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Adult Choir practice following worship .....................................

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. 18

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

www.wels.net

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.