THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
G E L C T , A N 17, 2024
Welcome to Grace!
Our mission at Grace is to teach the inspired and inerrant Word of God, to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the crucified and risen Savior of the world, and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service.
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We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises and as you offer him your thanks and praise.
The order of worship we will follow is printed in this worship folder for you to follow along and participate. You’ll notice that the service is a dialogue between God and us, his people. The pastor speaks to God along with the congregation and also speaks the Word of God to the people. LARGE PRINT worship folders are available at the entrances for those who desire them.
Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship (2021) hymnal. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each pew. You will be asked to open the hymnal to participate in parts of the service today. A vocalist will aid in our singing and will be recorded for our audio disks and video live-streaming.
There is no cost to park in our parking lot during Sunday morning worship services. If you receive a citation by mistake, please let our office staff know so it can be cleared.
OUR WORSHIP SERIES—LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER
“Live each day like it’s your last.” You have probably heard that advice. It sounds wise an encouragement to take advantage of the time you have. However, that advice is completely backwards. Because the reality is, thanks to Jesus, we have an unending amount of time. Let that sink in. Really think about it. Jesus has given you the gift of eternal life. You are going to live forever.
If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. In this series, let us consider how the gift of eternal life shapes how we live each day. Live like you’ll live forever! Our worship during this series is following this path:
October 27
November 3
November 10
Live a Life of Courageous Witness
Live Knowing Life Only Gets Better
Live a Life of Startling Generosity
November 17 Live Free from the Fear of Judgment
November 24
Live with Your Eyes on the Skies
OUR THEME FOR TODAY LIVE FREE FROM THE FEAR OF JUDGMENT
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) affects many millions of adults. It is more than shyness. SAD includes an acute fear of being judged. An individual with SAD struggles with everyday tasks like talking to people at work or school because he is terrified that he is constantly being evaluated. Even if you don't have that disorder, perhaps you have experienced that uncomfortable feeling that others are watching you, trying to find something to criticize. We don’t want others judging us. It is bad enough listening to the voice inside our own head, whispering that we aren’t worthy.
How do we overcome the fear of judgment? It begins by realizing that there is only one person whose opinion ultimately matters the Judge. Everyone is going to live forever in one of two very different places. Where you spend eternity depends on a judgment that Jesus will render. This week we see why this judgment need not trigger any sort of anxiety. Judgment day is something we can joyfully anticipate. We can live free from the fear of judgment.
+ ORDER OF WORSHIP +
WELCOME
OPENING HYMN The King Shall Come Christian Worship 495
PRESERVICE MUSIC:
7:45: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You Kimberly Kondal Patterson
7:45 & 10:00: The Day Is Surely Drawing Near Georg Friedrich Kauffmann
10:00: Amazing Grace (Handbells)
John A Behnke
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.
10:00: The King Shall Come Jeremy S. Bakken
10:00: Morning Has Broken (Handbells) Sandra Eithun
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.
Luke 2:14
Christians praise God by proclaiming the great things he has done to accomplish our rescue from sin. “Glory to God in the Highest” has been a Christian song of worship since the fourth century.
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
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Gloria
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The prophet Daniel foretells that the world will get worse and then Judgment Day will come. All whose names are written by Christ in his book of life need not fear the judgment.
+ THE WORD +
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
FIRST READING
Daniel 12:1-3
1Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time.
At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2Many who are sleeping in the dusty ground will awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame, to everlasting contempt. 3Those who have insight will shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who bring many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Kermit G. Moldenhauer © 2002 Kermit G. Moldenhauer, admin. Northwestern
HYMN—O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
Christian Worship 324
Please note—we will not sing stanzas 2 and 5 today. Stanzas 1, 3, and 4
SECOND READING Hebrews 9:24-28
24For Christ did not enter a handmade sanctuary, a representation of the true sanctuary. Instead, he entered into heaven itself, now to appear before God on our behalf. 25And he did not enter to offer himself many times, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own. 26Otherwise he would have needed to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once and for all, at the climax of the ages, in order to take away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27And, just as it is appointed for people to die only once and after this comes the judgment, 28so also Christ was offered only once to take away the sins of many, and he will appear a second time without sin to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for him.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Please stand
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
ALL:
Revelation 2:10
Vocalist: Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
Refrain (ALL)
We can live free of the fear of God’s judgment because of the sacrifice our high priest made. We stand out of respect for the words of Christ, our King.
The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.
God the Father has given Jesus Christ the authority to judge.
John
25“Amen, Amen, I tell you: A time is coming and is here now when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who listen will live.
26For just as the Father has life in himself, so also he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.
28“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29and will come out. Those who have done good will rise to live, but those who have practiced evil will rise to be condemned.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.
Please be seated
HYMN OF THE DAY—Day of Wrath
Christian Worship 485
SERMON Hebrews 9:24-28 Christs’ Appearances Do Not Deceive
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.
Creed
Nicene
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
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.
Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.
OFFERTORY:
If God Himself Be for Me Gerhard Krapf
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
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.
+ THE SACRAMENT + PREFACE
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
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:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Sanctus
Tune: Kermit G. Moldenhauer © 2002 Kermit G. Moldenhauer, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
The Prophet Isaiah was given a vision of heaven, where seraphim praised God. In the Sanctus we welcome Jesus with our hosannas and praise.
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.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Blessed are you, O Lord of heaven and earth. We praise and thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, and we remember the great acts of love through which he has ransomed us from sin, death, and the devil’s power.
By his incarnation, he became one with us.
By his perfect life, he fulfilled your holy will.
By his innocent death, he overcame hell.
By his rising from the grave, he opened heaven.
Invited by your grace and instructed by your Word, we approach your table with repentant and joyful hearts. Strengthen us through Christ’s body and blood, and preserve us in the true faith until we feast with him and all his ransomed people in glory everlasting.
Amen.
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.
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.
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: Kermit G. Moldenhauer © 2002 Kermit G. Moldenhauer, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
Gluten-free communion wafers and grape juice are available for those who for health or medical reason require it. Please see page 15 for more information.
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.
COMMUNION MUSIC:
Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending
Charles Callahan
Carl R. Ziebell
Patricia Kayser
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.
Psalm 106:1
Please stand
1 Corinthians 11:26
SPOKEN RESPONSES
+ THANKSGIVING +
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
O God the Father, source of all goodness, in your loving-kindness you sent your Son to share our humanity. We thank you that through him you have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament. We also pray that you will not forsake us but will rule our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit so that we willingly serve you day after day; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
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 If God Himself Be for Me
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Christian Worship 819 stanzas 1-4
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
Preacher ...................................................................................... Pastor Nathan Kassulke
Worship Leader ................................................................................ Pastor Ron Koehler
Accompanist and Handbell Director..................................................... Beth Kassulke
Vocalist..................................................................................................... Dylan Guenther
Handbell Accompanist...........................................................Paul Kassulke (10:00 AM)
Greeters................................................................................ Jenn & DJ Miller (10:00 AM)
Communion Prep............................................................... Kay Kassulke, Erika Hanson
Ushers................................................................. Stanley Mead, Vic Thornton (7:45 AM)
Lucas Guenther, Justin Harris, Ferdie Kramm, Rick Street (10:00 AM)
Sound and Recording Techs...............Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler, Sam Kassulke
Banner Committee....................... Sandy Weir, Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O'Donald
Acknowledgements:
POSTLUDE MUSIC: If God Himself Be for Me Hans Friedrich Micheelsen
Holy Communion
We provide gluten-free communion wafers for those with wheat allergy, gluten-sensitivity, or celiac disease. These wafers are stored and handled separately to avoid cross-contamination. They are “bread” as Scripture requires and are consecrated along with the rest of the bread. For those requiring gluten-free wafers, please take one from the stand located at the front rail as you approach for communion. Simply hold it so that the pastor can see it at the time of distribution. Grape juice is available for those who for health or medical reason require it instead of wine. Please speak with a pastor about providing grape juice for you on future Sundays.
Today we are distributing Holy Communion in “tables.” The ushers will direct members forward by the side aisles. Groups of about ten will be guided toward the center aisle and will line up to receive the elements together. After each table communes, the pastor will offer a blessing and dismiss the group to return by the center aisle.
To aid in your personal preparation for Holy Communion, a list of Christian Questions can be found on pages 295-296 in the hymnal. These were prepared by Martin Luther for those intending to receive the Sacrament.
Altar Flowers
The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Delene Sabol in memory of loved ones. If you would like to provide flowers for the altar, please call (520-623-6633) or email (office@gracelutheransaz.org) the Grace Central Office to reserve a Sunday. Upcoming available dates include December 22 & 29. 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. The Kassulke family is hosting this morning in celebration of Pastor Kassulke’s birthday today! Upcoming available dates are December 1, 15, & 29. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Join us for our Sunday morning Bible Study! “Timely Topics” give us a chance to discuss the church and politics, intelligent design, global warming, and more from a biblical perspective. Today we will discuss whether Santa should be part of a Christian’s Christmas celebration. If you have not made Sunday morning Bible study a part of your routine, this would be a great time to start! We meet at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Spanish Worship Service & Meal: Today
Mission to the Children is providing a Spanish worship service at Grace-Tucson today at 4:00 PM with a meal to follow in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in worshiping with Mexican refugees or in Spanish, please join us!
Campus Ministry Bible Study: Tonight
WELS Tucson Campus Ministry Bible study is tonight. Join us for the study “Prayer: Who Can Pray. Why Pray. How to Pray” at 7:00 PM in the Student Center, which is located in the lower level of the church here at Grace-Tucson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church History Bible Study: Wednesday
Join us on Wednesday for our study of Church History. We are studying the development of the Wisconsin Synod in the early 1900s, including a federation and then merger with the synods of Minnesota and Michigan. This will be our final class before we break for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas. We study together in the 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
What do we know about the 12 men Jesus chose to follow him and then sent out to share the gospel after his ascension into heaven? What does the Bible say? What do historical accounts tell us about them? Get to know “The 12” as you never have before, and learn valuable lessons about your life of following Jesus. Pastor Koehler leads this study on Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Make plans to join him, and invite a friend to join you!
WELS Campus Ministry Counselor at Grace November 24
Pastor Daniel Lindner serves as our WELS Campus Ministry Mission Counselor under our WELS Campus Ministry Committee and Board for Home Missions. He will be preaching here at GraceTucson next Sunday, November 24, and presenting in our Sunday morning Bible study. Pastor Lindner has three main areas of focus: 1) Working with locations that are serving college students, 2) Exploring areas where our Synod could do more to serve college students, and 3) Working with WELS high schools and campus ministries that serve international students. He and his wife Heidi live in Minneapolis, MN. While in Arizona, he’ll meet with students, staff, and members connected to three of our AZ campus ministries Tempe, Glendale, and Tucson.
Thanksgiving Services: November 27
We hope you will join us at one of our Grace locations on Wednesday, November 27, 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.
Carols in the Courtyard: December 6
Begin the Christmas season on December 6 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 9:00 PM for all or just some of the evening. Watch for invitation postcards next week.
Grace Annual Meeting: December 8
Our Annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 8, at noon in the Child Learning Center gymnasium at Grace-Sahuarita. Lunch will be provided. Ministry Board elections and the Ministry Spending Plan approval will be on the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Midweek Advent Services
Advent is a time of hopeful repentance as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. Join us on three Wednesdays, December 4, 11, & 18 for special midweek Advent worship services. Our theme for these services is “Christmas Trees” as we consider significant trees in the Bible that impact our preparation for and celebration of Christmas. 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 PM & 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 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 4, 11, & 18. 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.
Advent Devotion Book
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 “Glory in His Grasp.” You may request that the devotions be emailed to you daily or view the entire booklet at: mlc -wels.edu/publications/seasonal-devotions/. There are also a limited number of paper copies available at the church doors and in the Fellowship Hall.
Advent by Candlelight Invitation
Redeemer Lutheran Church has invited our ladies to their Advent by Candlelight dinner and program on Sunday, December 8, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. You are asked to RSVP to Gail Hartmann (707-4954576, hartmann.g.k@gmail.com) or Sharon Hartmann (815-590-2509, hartmann.s.k@gmail.com). Redeemer is our sister congregation in Marana. The address is 8845 N. Silverbell Road.
2025 Calendars & Grace Tote Bags
Our high school group, the Lifeliners, is selling 2025 wall calendars (with beautiful full-color photos and Bible verses) and tote bags with the Grace logo on them to help raise funds for their activities. Calendars cost $10 each or $15 for two. The tote bags are $5 each. If you don’t see one of the high school students in the church courtyard, please contact the church office to make your purchase.
Mission to the Children Giving Tree
Mission to the Children needs help to make the season brighter for the Hispanic families in our South Tucson mission! You will find a Giving Tree in the west end of the Fellowship Hall. Take an ornament (or two) from the tree, purchase the gifts specified on the ornament, and return them (wrapped or unwrapped - your choice) to the box near the Giving Tree. Please have all donations in the box by Friday, December 20. If anyone is interested in helping to deliver gifts to families, please reach out to Nicole Scheuerlein (520)820-2016 or info@missiontothechildren.org.
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 17 - November 24
Worship Services with communion 7:45a & 10:00a
Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a
Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) 9:0a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions.......9:00a
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics 9:00a Fellowship following worship Site Ministry Team Meeting 11:30a Mission to the Children Spanish Service & Meal............4:00p TCM Bible Study 7:00p
Tuesday Pastors’ Staff Meeting 9:00a Ministry Board Meeting 6:15p English Classes 6:30p
Wednesday
Midweek Bible Study: Church History ............ 10:00a & 7:00p Grow in Grace Class 6:30p
Thursday
Women’s Bible Study: 12 Apostles.................................9:00a Handbell Practice 5:30p Worship Choir Practice 6:45p
Sunday, November 24
Worship Services 7:45a & 10:00a
Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a
VAIL
SAHUARITA
Today
Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a Fellowship following worship................................................... Choir Rehearsal following worship
Tuesday
Adult Open Gym Volleyball 7:00p
Wednesday
Adult Bible Study: Hard Sayings of Jesus 10:00a
Sunday, November 24
Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism 9:00a
Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Fellowship following worship Choir Rehearsal following worship
Worship Service with communion 7:30a
Adult Bible Study: Hebrews............................................ 8:45a Fellowship following worship...................................................
Wednesday NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 8)
Adult Bible Study: WELS Campus Ministry 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions 9:00a Fellowship following worship TCM Bible Study 7:00p ONLINE
Today
Adult Bible Study: Baptism 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... Vocal Group Rehearsal following worship
Wednesday NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 8)
Sunday, November 24
Adult Bible Study: Baptism 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a
Fellowship following worship
Sunday, November 24 Worship Service 7:30a
Adult Bible Study: Hebrews 8:45a Fellowship following worship...................................................
Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) 10:00a Sunday, November 24
Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) 10:00a
OFF-SITE EVENT
Monday
Pastors’ Circuit Meeting at Trinity, Sierra Vista 9:00a
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
Vicar Noah Nordlie vicnpn@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center (520)848-4630 receptionist@gracelutheransaz.org GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com
Director Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org
Assistant Director—Jen Rickling jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center Mission Teachers
Maddie Nordlie, Toddlers mnordlie@gracelutheransaz.org
Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org
Theresa Pratt, Preschool tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org
Chris Leathers, Toddler/After School Care cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org
Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr cinda@gracelutheransaz.org office@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714
Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a group of nearly 400,000 men, women, and children in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada united by a common faith in Christ's saving love. We are committed to a common calling encouraging each other in our faith and sharing God's gift of a Savior with the rest of the world. wels.net