11-6-22 Grace-Sahuarita Worship Folder

ALL SAINTS’ DAY WORSHIP

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Welcome to Grace!

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

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

The worship service 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.

Those wishing to leave an offering can do so at the exit today or give online at www.GraceLutheranSAZ.org/give. (You can also scan the QR code to the right to access the online giving page.)

Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship (2021) hymnal. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal pocket in each row. If you would like to worship out of a hymnal today, you may open the hymnal for elements of the service; however you do not need a hymnal to participate, as everything needed for the service is printed in this large-print folder.

ALL SAINTS’ DAY The church has long observed a day for remembering all the saints who have died in the one true Christian faith and have received the crown of everlasting life. Since the eighth century, All Saints’ Day has traditionally been observed each year on November 1. On this, the first Sunday of November, we celebrate this festival of church.

We believe in “the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints.” All those who have faith in Jesus as their Savior are holy. (“Saint” comes from the Latin word “sanctus,” which means “holy.”)

God grants the status of saint to all believers.

Since sainthood is achieved through faith in Christ, we refer to believers as the invisible Church.

The members of this communion of saints are unknown to us since only God can see the heart.

Furthermore, even if we knew the identity of each of God’s saints on earth, they would not look all that different from the rest of mankind. Believers still struggle with sin. They still struggle with trials and temptations. They still struggle against a world that will always be hostile to Christ and his message. They belong to the church militant.

However, some members of the communion of saints no longer struggle with trial and sin. They are not oppressed by an anti-Christian world. These are all the saints who, through their Christian death, have triumphed over all these things. The blessedness of being God’s saint is no longer invisible for them. They live in the glory of Christ's light. This week, we thank God for those members of the communion of saints who have gone before us and now enjoy everlasting life. We feebly struggle, just as they once did. But now, thanks to Christ, they in glory shine. Their example encourages us as we patiently wait to join them.

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+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

OPENING HYMN—Blessed Are They

Christian Worship 886

to verse 2 to verse 3

4 Servant, saint, martyr at rest, sanctified, ransomed, restored, thund’rously sing a new song of the marriage feast of the Lamb (to verse 5)

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Worthy are you, Lamb of God, to receive glory and praise.

Alleluia and amen for the marriage feast of the Lamb!

(Refrain)

Text and tune: Larry L. Fleming, 1936 –2003, alt.© 1996 Birnamwood Publications, a div. of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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Please stand

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

Congregation: Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINS Psalm 32:1-2

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

Kyrie

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.

GLORY BE TO GOD Please join in singing the response below following a brief introduction.

Gloria in Excelsis

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.

Text: Michael A. Perry: © 1982 Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, you have knit your people together into one holy Church, the body of Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow the example of your blessed saints in lives of faith and willing service and with them at last inherit the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love 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

+ THE WORD + St. John is allowed to see the home of the saints triumphant.

FIRST READING

Revelation 21:1-6

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Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And the sea no longer existed. 2 And I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

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And from the throne I heard a loud voice that said, “Look! God’s dwelling is with people. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain, because the former things have passed away.”

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The one who was seated on the throne said to me, “Look, I am making everything new!” He also said, “Write, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 And he said to me: It is done.

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To anyone who is thirsty, I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

The Word of the Lord.

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CHOIR—Everything That Has Breath

SECOND READING

Psalm 150

Hebrews 11:32-40

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And what more should I say? There would not be enough time for me to continue to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. 33 By faith they conquered kingdoms, carried out justice, obtained things that were promised, shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edges of the sword, were made powerful after being weak, became mighty in battle, and caused foreign armies to flee. 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. And others who were tortured did not accept their release, so that they may take part in a better resurrection. 36 Still others experienced mocking and lashes, in addition to chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were tempted; they were killed with the sword; they went around in sheepskins and goatskins, needy, afflicted, and mistreated. 38 The world was not worthy of them as they wandered in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground.

For countless saints, their Christian faith was the cause of pain and even death. They faced persecution and death with courage because they knew God had planned something better.

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All of these were commended in Scripture by faith, yet they did not receive what was promised, 40 because God had planned something better for us, namely, that they would not reach the goal apart from us.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Please stand

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Revelation 7:15

Alleluia. They are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple.

Alleluia.

The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

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Jesus teaches that the blessedness of being God’s saint is currently hidden from sight. Yet, one day, that blessedness will be revealed.

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Luke 6:20-23 He lifted up his eyes to his disciples and said:

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Blessed are you who are poor, because yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, because you will be satisfied.

Blessed are you who weep now, because you will laugh.

Blessed are you whenever people hate you, and whenever they exclude and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

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“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy because of this: Your reward is great in heaven! The fact is, their fathers constantly did the same things to the prophets.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise be to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE & GREETING While the children are coming forward please greet your neighbor and fill out the Friendship Register located in the red folder in your row and pass it along. Thank you!

Please be seated

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.

During the singing of this song, children ages 1-8 are excused to attend Children’s Church in the CLC Building. Parents can pick-up their children there following the service.

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LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

CHOIR ANTHEM—The Family of Faith

SERMON

Luke 6:20-23 Saints today and Saints in Glory Forever

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Nicene Creed

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.

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.

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.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH With grateful hearts, Lord,

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

We remember before you this day…

That great cloud of witnesses whose living trust in you, recorded in your Word, becomes an example for us to imitate and follow.

Inspire us as we remember them and grant us your blessing.

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With grateful hearts, Lord,

We remember before you this day…

The reformers and confessors who faced the terror of church and empire but stood firm in your truth because they were moved by grace, empowered by faith, and guided by Scripture.

Inspire us as we remember them and grant us their courage.

With grateful hearts, Lord, We remember before you this day…

Your faithful followers of every age—among them our parents and grandparents and our mentors and models—whom your Spirit called, gathered, enlightened, and sanctified to be your holy Church and by whose faithful words and deeds the gospel of your grace arrived also to us.

Inspire us as we remember them and grant us their resolve.

With grateful hearts, Lord, We remember before you this day…

Those we have known who endured uncommon handicaps, chronic illnesses, and severe hardships yet followed you in simple faith and lived their lives with patience and persistence.

Inspire us as we remember them and grant us their joy.

With grateful hearts, Lord, We remember before you this day…

Our own loved ones whose memories still burn within our hearts, whom you have called in your good time from their labors in life to that life which knows no end.

Inspire us as we remember them and grant us their reward.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

Silent prayer

Empower us, Lord, to carry on the work you gave to your people of the past, trusting your Son, holding to your Word, confessing your truth, loving the lost, reaching out with your love, until you call us, too, by your great grace in Jesus Christ, to join them where memories are swallowed up in everlasting joy.

Amen.

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+ THE SACRAMENT + Please stand

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 in blessing his saints of the past has given us assurance and hope that, following their example, we may run the race marked out for us and receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 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

Please join in singing the response below following a brief introduction.

Text: Michael D. Schultz. © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House.

Used by permission: OneLicense no.

710199

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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.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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.

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.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Please join in singing the response below following a brief introduction.

Text: Michael D. Schultz. © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House.

Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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Agnus Dei

Please be seated

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.

To aid in your personal preparation for Holy Communion, a list of Christian Questions can be found on pages 295-296 in the hymnal.

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.

+ THANKSGIVING + Please stand

SPOKEN RESPONSES Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

Psalm 106:1

his mercy endures forever.

Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup,

1 Corinthians 11:26

we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

CLOSING PRAYER We give you thanks, O Lord, for the foretaste of the heavenly banquet you have given us in this Sacrament. Through this gift you have fed our faith, nourished our hope, and strengthened our love. By your Spirit, help us to live as your holy people until that day when you will receive us as your guests at the wedding supper of the Lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

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

BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you.

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

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

Amen.

Please be seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING HYMN—Jerusalem the Golden

This hymn continues on the next page.

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Christian Worship 889

Text: tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt.; Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent., abr. Tune: Gustav Holst, 1874–1934. Text and tune: Public domain.

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Minister .............................................................................................Pastor Ryan Heiman Accompanist ............................................................................................... Laura Heiman Choir Director ............................................................................................ Teri Guenther Greeters .................................................................................................... Davis/Friedman Ushers..................................................................................................... Davis/Ducharme Communion Prep ..................................................................................................... Rowe Sound and Recording Tech .......................................................................... Bob Breiler Church Cleaning ....................................................................................................... Maas Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org.

Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2022 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Friendship Register

We would like to have a record of both members and guests who are worshiping with us. Please sign the red Friendship Register book located along the center aisle in the hymnal rack.

Children’s Church

Children ages 1-8 will be dismissed from our worship service today during the hymn before the sermon to attend Children’s Church. Parents, following worship, please pick your child up from the gymnasium in the CLC building.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

“God just wants me to be happy.” “God helps those who help themselves.” These and other popular, positive, catchy statements might sound good, but do they really fit with what the Bible says? We are currently working through the Bible study, “10 Lies About God.” This study will help us respond to false teachings about God and to defend what the Bible teaches. Now would be an excellent time to make this study a part of your Sunday routine! Class is held at 9:00 AM in the CLC gymnasium.

Tucson Campus Ministry Bible Study: TONIGHT & Wednesday

We’ve finished our annual fascination with the supernatural and occult during Halloween. Did you consider what there actually is “on the other side?” Join us for TCM’s Halloween-themed Bible study as we ask the question “Who is Satan Actually?” and see what God’s Word, the best source to find our answer, has to say about this. We will also consider the confidence that Christians have before Satan because of their God. We will meet at 7:00 PM in the TCM Student Center here at Grace-Tucson. Refreshments will be provided.

Additional Bible Study: Join us this Wednesday for TCM’s midweek Bible Study “Connecting Sinai to Calvary” as we see how Jesus is the central figure of the Old Testament. We will meet at 6:30 PM in the UA Student Union across from the bookstore entrance. Gourmet donuts will be provided.

Wednesday Bible Study

The Bible Project: The 66 books of the Bible are a collection of history, poetry, prophesy and insights into the eternal history of God and his people. The focus of the entire Bible is God’s plan of salvation. However because of the sheer volume of the Bible, many people get bogged down trying to read it and understand it. This Bible Project is a study that quickly summarizes each book and give the student a quick overview of the Bible. Please join us on Wednesday 10:00 AM in Church Entryway.

VailFest: Saturday

VailFest is an annual event sponsored by the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce. This year's VailFest is scheduled THIS Saturday, November 12, at the Pima County Fairgrounds, and Grace will be hosting a booth. This is a great opportunity to introduce ourselves to neighbors in the area of our Grace-Vail location. Volunteers are needed in a number of areas including set up on Friday evening (November 11), children’s craft table, photo booth, and visiting with people who pass by our booth. If you would be willing to help out in any of these areas, please contact Vail Site Elder, Ron Silver, at ronaldsilver3@gmail.com or (520)221-1216.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Sahuarita Children’s Choir: November 13

The newly formed Sahuarita Children’s Choir will be singing in our church service next Sunday, November 13.

Lifeliners Mini Golf Outing: November 20

Grace's high school youth group, the Lifeliners, is going to Golf N' Stuff (6503 E Tanque Verde Rd 85715) on November 20. After Grace-Tucson's 10:00 AM worship service, Pastor Patoka and the Lifeliners will go out for lunch and then enjoy some mini golf fun and arcade action. Interested teens are asked to text their RSVP and questions to Pastor Patoka (540-623-1149) by November 13.

Thanksgiving Services: November 23

We hope you will join us at one of our Grace locations on Wednesday, November 23, to thank and praise God for the many blessings he provides to us.

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.

Wedding Invitation: November 25

Grace congregation members are invited to the wedding service of Pastor Seth Scheuerlein and Nicole Weinstein on Friday, November 25, at 3:00 PM. You are also invited to attend a brief reception on the lawn in front of the church immediately following the service.

Men of His Word Rally: January 21, 2023

WELS men of all ages are invited to this one-day event on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. The theme will be “Man Up! - In a Man Down World.”

The keynote speaker will be Pastor Dan Solofra of CrossWalk, Phoenix. There will also be eight breakout sessions including: “Hot Button Topics in Our Society and How to Handle Them,” “Dating and Choosing a Spouse Today” (young men), “Lead Me, Father” (parenting), and “Prayer by Men.” More information can be found at MenofHisWord.org.

Divine Calls Extended

At our special Call meeting on Sunday, October 23, Grace extended two Divine Calls for Mission Teachers at our Child Learning Center. One was to Mrs. Jennifer Rannow who currently serves at Precious Lambs Early Learning Center at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The second call was to Mrs. Alison Moeri who currently serves at Little Lambs Learning Center at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Duluth, Minnesota. Please keep both of these ladies in your prayers as they deliberate whether to accept our call and to move their ministry here to southern Arizona or to decline our call and continue serving in their current locations. Feel free to communicate with them any information that you feel may be helpful in their deliberations.

Jennifer Rannow: jjrannow@gmail.com or (704)668-1599 Alison Moeri: bouldeam@yahoo.com or (920)253-8668 16

ANNOUNCEMENTS CLC Job Opportunity

Grace Lutheran Child Learning Center has an opening for an Office Manager/Receptionist. We are looking for someone who is friendly and welcoming and also has some computer and organizational skills. Part-time or full-time is available within the hours of 6:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please feel free to call 520-848-4630 and ask for Laura if you have any questions or would like more information. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to Laura Heiman at director@gracelutheransaz.org.

CLC Help Needed

Grace Lutheran Child Learning Center is looking for kind, caring individuals to volunteer in the classroom. We are hoping to find volunteers who are interested in working with individual 3-year-old and 4-year-old students. This will require a fingerprint clearance card, which we will help you get. If you feel like you would enjoy this opportunity or if you have any questions, please reach out to or Laura Heiman, CLC Director at (520) 848-4630.

Grace Child Learning Center and Fry’s

Our Child Learning Center (CLC) is enrolled in the Community Rewards Program at Fry’s. This program allows a percentage of your spending to be donated to the CLC. We would greatly appreciate it if you could create an account and link it to our organization. The link is: https:// www.frysfood.com/account/communityrewards and our organization code is CV025. If you have any questions, please contact the CLC office at (520)848-4630. Feel free to share this with friends who are not members of Grace too!

Lifeliner Calendar Fundraiser

Support Grace’s high school youth group, the Lifeliners, and get your 2023 in order by buying a wall calendar. Each month features a high-quality nature scene and an uplifting Bible verse. Each day has plenty of space for you to write in your appointments and events. Proceeds will support future Lifeliners activities. The cost is $10 for one calendar or two for $15. Calendars are available for purchase on the Welcome Desk in the entryway.

Mission to the Children Christmas Gifts

Mission to the Children is preparing Christmas Boxes for the families in the villages they serve in Mexico. They are requesting the following items: soccer or sports balls, stuffed animals (about 10” high), children’s socks, and candy. Visa, MasterCard, Walmart, or Target gift cards are also appreciated for purchasing items that are not donated. Items and gift cards may be dropped off in the Grace Central Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please bring your items by Sunday, November 27.

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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 6 – November 13 SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God ............................ 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Bible Project ...................... 10:00a Grow in Grace Class ...................................................... 5:00p Next Sunday, November 13 Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God ............................ 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a VAIL Today Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Adult Bible Study: Male & Female He Created Them .... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Thursday Midweek Bible Study: Grow in Grace ............................. 6:30p Next Sunday, November 13 Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Adult Bible Study: Male & Female He Created Them .... 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

BENSON Today Worship Service with communion .................................. 7:30a Bible Study following worship: 1 Corinthians

TUCSON Today Worship Services with communion ................. 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God ............................. 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study................................ 9:00a NO Small Group Bible Study (resumes November 20) TCM Bible Study: Who is Satan Actually? ...................... 7:00p Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting ................................................ 9:00a English Classes............................................................... 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History ............. 10:00a & 7:00p TCM Bible Study (on campus) ........................................ 6:30p Connecting Sinai to Calvary Thursday NO Women’s Bible Study (resumes November 17) Handbell Rehearsal ........................................................ 5:30p Worship Choir ................................................................. 6:45p Next Sunday, November 13 Worship Services ............................................ 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God ............................. 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study................................ 9:00a NO Small Group Bible Study (resumes November 20 TCM: Apacheland Mission Trip Presentation ................. 7:00p ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) .............................................9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) ...................10:00a

Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism ............... 10:00a

Next Sunday, November 13 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) .............................................9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) ...................10:00a

Next Sunday, November 13 Worship Service ............................................................. 7:30a Bible Study following worship: 1 Corinthians

OFF-SITE EVENT Saturday Grace booth at VailFest at Pima County Fairgrounds ....9:00a

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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.

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One Church. Four Sites.

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

Pastor Ryan A. Heiman revrah@gracelutheransaz.org

revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry)

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

revtlp@gracelutheransaz.org

Director—Laura Heiman

Grace-Benson

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

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

Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein

director@gracelutheransaz.org

cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)405-3286

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke

Office at Civano

music@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr

Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson

office@gracelutheransaz.org

prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

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.

For more information about our synod and what we believe visit: www.wels.net