THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
G E L C T , A N 16, 2025
Welcome to Grace!
Our mission at Grace is to teach the inspired and inerrant Word of God, to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the crucified and risen Savior of the world, and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service.
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We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises and as you offer him your thanks and praise.
The order of worship we will follow is printed in this worship folder for you to follow along and participate. You’ll notice that the service is a dialogue between God and us, his people. The pastor speaks to God along with the congregation and also speaks the Word of God to the people. LARGE PRINT worship folders are available at the entrances for those who desire them.
Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship (2021) hymnal. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each pew. You will be asked to open the hymnal to participate in parts of the service today. A vocalist will aid in our singing and will be recorded for our audio disks and video livestreaming.
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 SERIES THEME CAUSE/EFFECT
“Every why hath a wherefore.” That was Shakespeare’s poetic way of saying that very little happens by chance. Generally there is an agent behind an action. There is cause and effect. And to navigate life well, it is vital we understand both. We are nearing the end of the Church Year. This past year, we have reviewed Jesus’ life and teaching. The Scripture readings in these final weeks recall some of the major themes that are woven throughout the Church Year. In this final series we will be looking at those themes with the understanding that “every why hath a wherefore.” We conclude the year by talking about cause and effect in God’s kingdom.
Our worship is following this path:
All Saints’ Day
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Last Sunday of the Church Year
OUR THEME FOR TODAY JUDGMENT/PEACE
Sainthood/Stamina
Grace/Joy
Judgment/Peace
Scripture/Anticipation
If you were making a list of things that might make society more peaceful, would you include “ more judgment”? Likely not. Many people assume that judgment leads to conflict, not peace. However, a lack of judgment is a luxury many cannot afford. Our world is full of victims of abuse, violence, and oppression. In many cases this evil goes unnoticed and unpunished. A future without the hope of judgment means no peace. If there is no hope of judgment, victims would be driven either into total despair or to be consumed by the desire for revenge. A future that includes judgment, however, gives those who are wronged the peace of knowing that one day there will be perfect justice. When we are horribly wronged, what are our options? Taking matters into our own hands? Despair? Jesus provides a better option. Trust that he will keep his promise to return, bringing judgment. The effect of that promise? We have peace, knowing that every wrong will eventually be righted by the one righteous Judge.
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WELCOME
OPENING HYMN The Clouds of Judgment Gather Christian Worship 490
PRESERVICE MUSIC:
The Clouds of Judgment Gather Wayne L. Wold
The Night Will Soon Be Ending with The King Shall Come Rebecca R. Kramer
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending Charles Callahan
Please stand
INVOCATION
Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
CONFESSION
Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed are they whose sin the Lord does not count against them.
Let us confess our sins to the Lord.
Almighty and merciful Father, we have strayed from your ways like lost sheep.
We have followed what we have devised and desired in our hearts. We have offended you and sinned against your holy law. We have done those things that we should not have done, and we have not done those things that we should have done. Have mercy on us, Lord! Spare us, forgive us, and restore us, according to your promises in Christ Jesus.
Silence for meditation and reflection
God, our merciful Father, has forgiven all our sins. He sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer and Savior. Jesus paid the penalty for our guilt by his death on the cross and freed us from death by his resurrection from the grave. We have peace with God now and forever.
Amen.
As our service begins, the minister speaks the words spoken at our baptisms and makes the sign of the cross, marking us anew as redeemed children of God.
Psalm 32:1-2
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16
Christ gave the authority to forgive the sins of penitent sinners to his church: “Whenever you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven.” John 20:23
Mark 10:47
Kyrie is the Greek word for Lord. The expression “Lord, have mercy” is one of the oldest worship responses in the Christian Church.
LORD, HAVE MERCY
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.
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.
This arrangement of “Glory to God” comes from The Service Setting 5, which was newly composed in 2023. We have been using elements of this service setting in our worship services over the past several weeks. “Glory to God” has been a Christian song of worship since the fourth century.
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
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Gloria
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Refrain (ALL):
Vocalist: For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father.
Refrain (ALL)
Tune: © 2023 Michael D. Schultz and Kevin P. Becker, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us pray.
Lord God Almighty, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that we may always look forward to the end of this present evil age and the day of your righteous judgment. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith, and present us at last holy and blameless before you; 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
1Look! The day is coming, burning like a blast furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble. The day that is coming will set them on fire, says the L of Armies, a day that will not leave behind a root or branch for them. 2But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise, and there will be healing in its wings. You will go out and jump around like calves from the stall. 3You will trample the wicked. They will surely be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day when I take action, says the L of Armies.
4Remember the law of my servant Moses, which I commanded to him at Horeb to serve as statutes and judgments over all Israel.
5Look! I am going to send Elijah the prophet to you before the great and fearful day of the L comes! 6He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with complete destruction.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
HYMN Day of Wrath
SECOND READING
Christian Worship 485
2 Thessalonians 1:5–10
5This is evidence of God’s righteous verdict that resulted in your being counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also suffer. 6Certainly, it is right for God to repay trouble to those who trouble you, 7and to give relief to you, who are troubled along with us. When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his powerful angels, 8he will exercise vengeance in flaming fire on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9Such people will receive a just penalty: eternal destruction away from the presence of the Lord and from his glorious strength, 10on that day when he comes to be glorified among his saints, and to be marveled at among all those who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Please stand
We stand out of respect for the words of Christ, our King. FIRST READING
On the day of judgment, those who do evil will be laid low. But that day will mean rescue for those who revere the name of the L . The Thessalonian Christians were suffering a persecution. To empower their perseverance, Paul assures them of the coming judgment and punishment.
The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.
Refrain (ALL):
Vocalist: Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
Refrain (ALL)
Tune: © 2023 Michael D. Schultz and Kevin P. Becker, admin. Northwestern
Jesus instructs us, when persecuted, to not seek vengeance. Instead, we are to stand firm and persevere, confident in the justice of coming judgment.
5As some were talking about the temple, how it was decorated with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said, 6“These things that you see here the days will come when there will not be one stone left on another every one will be thrown down.”
7They asked him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? And what is the sign that these things are about to happen?”
8He said, “Watch out so that you are not deceived! For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. 9Whenever you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end will not be right then.”
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10Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be horrifying sights and great signs from heaven. 12But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake. 13It will turn out to be your opportunity to testify. 14So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand how to defend yourselves, 15for I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. 16You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will put some of you to death. 17You will be hated by all people for my name’s sake. 18But not a hair of your head will perish. 19By patient endurance you will gain your lives.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.
Please be seated
Please stand
The Nicene Creed was first developed in 325 at the First Council of Nicea. It was written to reaffirm the Biblical teaching of the divinity of Jesus, God’s Son. Like the Apostles’ and Athanasian Creeds, the Nicene Creed is a confession of what the Bible teaches.
CONFESSION OF FAITH
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Please be seated
Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear our voices.
Let your ears be attentive to our cries for mercy.
Heavenly Father, we confess with sorrow that we have sinned and deserve only your anger and punishment.
If you kept a record of our sins, we would surely be lost.
We confess with joy that your unfailing love has redeemed us. Our hope is in you and in your full redemption.
Around us we see the birth pangs of the last days: war, famine, earthquakes, false prophets, spiritual apathy.
Use these signs to remind us that we do not know the day or hour when Christ will come again.
Keep us faithful to your Word; send your Spirit to strengthen our faith so that we are always prepared for your Son's return as judge.
Make us faithful in sharing your Word, and cause many more to put their hope in you before the end comes.
Build our fellowship of love as brothers and sisters in faith.
Help us support one another when trials and troubles come our way.
Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.
Silent prayer
Heavenly Father, we eagerly wait for Jesus to come again and make all things new. May he find us, whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life, faithfully enduring to the end, through the power of your Holy Spirit.
Come, Lord Jesus. May your grace be with us. Amen.
OFFERING
Members of Grace respond to their Savior’s love with offerings that are given joyfully, generously, regularly, and in a way that is proportionate to how the Lord has blessed them. Their cheerful gifts support the mission and ministry of our congregation. If you are a guest today, please know that we do not expect you to contribute to our congregation’s work. However, if you would like to give an offering to the Lord in response to his love to you, we are happy to receive it and put it to work in God’s kingdom. If you prefer, use your smart phone to give online by scanning this QR code:
Please fill out the Friendship Register located in the red folder at the end of the row and pass it along. Thank you!
Please stand
OFFERTORY:
A Few More Years Shall Roll Christian Worship 492
‘Tis but a little while and he shall come again, who died that we might live with him, who lives that we might reign. Then. O my Lord, prepare my soul for that blest day; O wash me in your precious blood, and take my sins away.
The Preface to the Sacrament is one of the oldest parts of the Christian liturgy, dating back to the first century. As we prepare to receive Holy Communion, we are united with the Body of Christ, in an unbroken bond with Christians through the millennia.
PREFACE
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
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Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who promised that wherever two or three come together in his name, there he is with them to shepherd his flock until he comes again in glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:
The Prophet Isaiah was given a vision of heaven, where seraphim praised God. In the Sanctus we welcome Jesus with our hosannas and praise.
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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Sanctus
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Blessed are you, Lord God, eternal King and gracious Father. In love you made us the crown of your creation. In mercy you planned our salvation. In grace you sent your Son to redeem us from sin.
We remember and give you thanks that your eternal Son, Jesus Christ, became flesh and made his dwelling among us, that he willingly placed himself under law to redeem those under law, that he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross, that he has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
Bless us as we receive your Son’s body and blood in this Sacrament. Forgive our sins, increase our faith, strengthen our fellowship, and deepen our longing for the day when Christ will welcome us to his eternal feast. Praise and thanks and honor and glory be to you, O God our Father, and to your Son and to 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.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
The peace of the Lord be with you always. Amen.
Matthew 6 and Luke 11 record how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. We use his example prayer as part of our public worship, trusting that he will hear and answer our prayers. As he speaks the Words of Institution, the minister both proclaims the words of Jesus to the congregation and sets apart the bread and wine for this special use. The sign of the cross reminds us of Christ’s death.
Tune: © 2023 Michael D. Schultz and Kevin P. Becker, admin. Northwestern
John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” We sing the Agnus Dei confident that Jesus has borne our sins and freely gives us forgiveness and peace in the Sacrament.
Please be seated
Tune: © 2023 Michael D. Schultz and Kevin P. Becker, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
DISTRIBUTION
The Bible teaches that the Lord’s Supper is a unique communion of Christ and the individual believer as well as a coming together of people who hold to the same beliefs. Because of these Scriptural truths, we practice Member Communion at Grace. Those who are confirmed members of Wisconsin Synod congregations (WELS) are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper with us.
If you are not a WELS member but have an interest in receiving Holy Communion, please speak with the pastor after church today or at another time. We are aware that there are a number of other teachings about Holy Communion, and we want it to be a blessing for you, so we would look forward to sharing with you what God says about this Sacrament.
PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION (For private meditation)
Lord Jesus, you have invited me to come and receive your holy Sacrament. I believe that in the bread and wine you give me your true body and blood to eat and drink. Forgive my sins and nourish my faith through this precious meal. I long for the comfort that comes with your promises; I yearn for the assurance of your faithful love. Bless me now as I receive you by faith. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (For private meditation)
Thank you, dear Savior, for nourishing my faith with the Sacrament of your body and blood. Lift my heart with your forgiveness, renew my confidence in your grace, empower my love for others, and lead me to long for the eternal banquet of heaven. Amen.
Gluten-free communion wafers and grape juice are available for those who for health or medical reason require it. Please see page 16 for more information.
Please stand
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SPOKEN RESPONSES
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.
Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
CLOSING PRAYER
We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this saving gift. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
COMMUNION MUSIC: The Day is Surely Drawing Near Keith Kolander
Take Heart Christian Worship 829
Psalm 106:1 1 Corinthians 11:26
The blessing of Aaron has been spoken over God’s people for over 3,500 years. The L said, “In this way they will put my name on [them], and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27
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
POSTLUDE MUSIC:
See, He Comes, the King of Glory Christian Worship 494
CLOSING HYMN Take Heart
Christian Worship 829
The vocalist will sing stanza 1. Please join in singing the rest of the hymn.
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Preacher ......................................................................................Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Worship Leader................................................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler
Accompanist ...................................................................................................Kathy Parra
Vocalist .....................................................................................................Courtney Kuehl
Communion Prep ...............................................................Kay Kassulke, Erika Hanson
Greeters ................................................................................Jenn & DJ Miller (10:00 AM)
Ushers ..................................................................... Rusty King, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM) Dylan Guenther, Ferdie Kramm, Zach Miller, Rick Street (10:00 AM)
Sound and Recording Techs ....................................... Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler
Acknowledgements:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Communion
We provide gluten-free communion wafers for those with wheat allergy, gluten-sensitivity, or celiac disease. These wafers are stored and handled separately to avoid cross-contamination. They are “bread” as Scripture requires and are consecrated along with the rest of the bread. For those requiring gluten-free wafers, please take one from the stand located at the front rail as you approach for communion. Simply hold it so that the pastor can see it at the time of distribution. Grape juice is available for those who for health or medical reason require it instead of wine. Please speak with a pastor about providing grape juice for you on future Sundays.
To aid in your personal preparation for Holy Communion, a list of Christian Questions can be found on pages 295-296 in the hymnal. These were prepared by Martin Luther for those intending to receive the Sacrament.
Altar Flowers
The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Doug & Judy Kuehl in celebration of their son Adam and daughter-in-law Courtney’s 14th wedding anniversary on November 20. 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 last date available for this year is November 30. You may also begin choosing dates in 2026.
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. Thank you to Sally Littau & LaVerne Walsh for hosting this morning. The next available dates are January 4, 18, & 25. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Join us this morning for a look at Idols We Never Knew We Had. We’ll answer the question “Are we really idolaters?” and explore some common idols within our society and perhaps our own experience. A new topic provides a great opportunity to get started with Bible study. Please join us, and invite a friend! We meet at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall.
Bible Verse Calendars
Grace’s high school youth group, the Lifeliners, are once again selling Bible verse calendars to help raise funds for their activities, like next summer's WELS International Youth Rally. These calendars make great gifts and include beautiful pictures and encouragement from Scripture. Tote bags with Grace’s logo are also available. Please see the students in the courtyard after services to purchase yours.
College Students & Free Top Golf!
Instead of Bible study tonight, students will enjoy FREE Top Golf at 6:00 PM (4050 W. Costco Drive)! You don’t have to know how to golf. Anyone can do it and it’s a lot of fun. Even if you don’t want to swing clubs, you can go hang out you’ll have a great time! They have great food there too!
Midweek Bible Studies
On Wednesday in our Church History study, we are considering the blessings and challenges in the Wisconsin Synod from 1950 to 1980. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Our Thursday ladies class is going through the book More Prepared to Answer in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 AM. Please join in either or both of these classes!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanksgiving Services: November 26
We hope you will join us at one of our Grace locations on Wednesday, November 26, 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 other dessert to share if you are able.
Advent Devotion Books
Martin Luther College (MLC), our WELS college of ministry, has published a series of 25 devotions for Advent meant to be used daily from December 1 to 25. These devotions are entitled “All Things New.” As we gather around the manger this year, we’ll ponder Jesus’ words in Revelation 21:5, “I am making everything new!” You may request that the devotions be emailed to you daily or view the entire booklet at: mlc-wels.edu/publications/seasonal-devotions/. As soon as we receive them, there will be paper copies available at the church doors and in the Fellowship Hall.
Midweek Advent Services
Advent is a time of hopeful repentance as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. Join us on three Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 for special midweek Advent worship services. Our theme for these services is “Bible Songs of Christmas” as we consider songs from the Bible that were sung to announce Christ’s birth. 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 4:00 & 6:00 PM
Grace-Tucson 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
You are also invited to join us for lunch following the service at Grace-Benson or supper at 5:00 PM at Grace-Sahuarita and 6:00 PM at Grace-Tucson.
Advent Supper Hosts Needed
As mentioned above, a light supper will be held at 6:00 PM each Wednesday before our Advent service. Volunteers are needed to host these meals on December 5, 10, & 17. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall. A Thrivent grant will be used for initial expenses and a free-will offering will be collected at each meal.
Carols in the Courtyard: December 5
Begin the Christmas season on Friday, December 5, with your fellow Grace members, our friends from the Grace-Tucson neighborhood, and the unchurched friends and family you invite to Carols in the Courtyard! This is both a fellowship event for Grace members from ALL sites and an outreach event. Sing along with your favorite Christmas songs, enjoy some hot chocolate and homemade Christmas cookies and treats, and spend a fun evening in our decorated courtyard! We hope you can join us between 6:00 and 8:30 PM for all or just some of the evening. Invitation postcards for you to use are available at both church doors and in the Fellowship Hall.
Invitation Canvassing
We would like to get invitations to Carols in the Courtyard (and our Christmas Services) out to the neighborhoods surrounding Grace-Tucson. Instead of having one event to hang invitations door-todoor, we are looking for individuals, couples, or families (or any small group) to find a time between November 19 and December 1 to leave door-hanger invitations in a particular neighborhood. If you live within about a ten-minute drive from church, this could be your neighborhood, or we’ll help determine an area to target. If you can help with this, please speak with Pastor Kassulke or Paul Kassulke as soon as possible!
TUCSON
Today
This schedule is subject to change. Please watch your email for the most up-to-date information or call the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633 if you have questions.
This Week at Grace November 16 - November 23
Worship Services with communion 7:45a & 10:00a
Children’s Bible Hour ..................................................... 8:45a
Adult Bible Study: Idols We Never Knew We Had 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: 1 Peter 9:00a
Fellowship following worship
Mission to the Children Spanish Service & Meal........... 4:00p TCM Top Golf................................................................. 6:00p
Tuesday Pastors’ Staff Meeting.................................................... 9:00a English Classes.............................................................. 6:30p
Wednesday
Midweek Bible Study: Church History 10:00a & 7:00p
Thursday
Women’s Bible Study: More Prepared to Answer 9:00a College Student Grow in Grace Class 11:30a
Handbell Practice........................................................... 5:30p
Worship Choir................................................................. 6:45p
Sunday, November 23
Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ..................................................... 8:45a
Adult Bible Study: Idols We Never Knew We Had 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: 1 Peter 9:00a Fellowship following worship TCM Bible Study ............................................................ 7:00p
VAIL
Today
Adult Bible Study: Prayer ............................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship Vail Vocal Group 11:15a Thursday
Oasis Group 1 4:00p Oasis Group 2 6:00p Saturday December Event Canvassing......................................... 9:00a
Sunday, November 23
Adult Bible Study: Prayer 9:00a Worship Service........................................................... 10:00a
Vail Vocal Group 11:15a
Potluck & Care Bag Assembly following worship
OFF-SITE
Monday Pastors’ Circuit Meeting at Holy Cross 9:00a
SAHUARITA
Adult Bible Study: Forgiveness for the Unforgivable ......9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a
Service with communion 10:00a
following worship
Choir....................................................................11:15a
Study: Oasis Group
Grow in Grace Class 1:00p
Sunday, November 23 Adult Bible Study: Forgiveness for the Unforgivable 9:00a
Sunday School...............................................9:00a
BENSON Today
Worship Service with communion 7:30a Adult Bible Study: Romans
Bible Study (Tucson).............................................9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson).......................10:00a Sunday, November 23
Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson).......................10:00a
One Church. Four Locations.
Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911.
Grace-Tucson and Central Office
830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520)623-6633 office@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org
Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org
Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail
Benson
451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602
Vail
Worshipping at Esmond Station Elementary 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein revsas@gracelutheransaz.org Office at Civano 10501 E. Seven Generations Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 (520)848-4631
Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Sahuarita
75 W. Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520)578-3538
Pastor Ryan A. Heiman revrah@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center (520)848-4630 receptionist@gracelutheransaz.org GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com
Director—Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org
Assistant Director Jen Rickling jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center Mission Teachers
Caitlin Broehm, Toddlers cbroehm@gracelutheransaz.org
Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org
Theresa Pratt, Preschool tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org
Chris Leathers, After School Care cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org
Bible-Based Counselor Cinda Drescher Office Assistant Cora Stuhr cinda@gracelutheransaz.org office@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714
Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a group of nearly 400,000 men, women, and children in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada united by a common faith in Christ's saving love. We are committed to a common calling encouraging each other in our faith and sharing God's gift of a Savior with the rest of the world.