12-18-22 Grace-Sahuarita Worship Folder

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

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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. You will be asked to open the hymnal to participate in parts of the service today. We hope this will help our members and friends become better acquainted with these new books.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES COME, LORD JESUS!

The Latin word adventus means “coming.” The last Words in Scripture are “Come, Lord Jesus!” Thus, the season of Advent begins with the end in mind. We enter a new Church Year with our eyes fixed on the end of time, when Jesus Christ will come and destroy this sin-broken world.

If that is what Jesus and his angels are coming to do, why would we cry out, “Come, Lord Jesus”? Because we know that Jesus has come into our world once before. The Son of God became the Son of Man. From the manger to the cross, Jesus did everything necessary to redeem mankind. As this new Church Year walks us through the entire life of Christ, we see God’s promises of deliverance fulfilled...God’s plan of salvation completed. And so, when Christ comes again, while the universe will be destroyed, we know God’s people will be ushered into a new, glorious, everlasting kingdom.

Advent is necessary to prepare us for Christmas. It enables us to understand the true significance of Christmas. For Advent allows us to see that because of what Christ did when he came the first time, believers need not fear when he comes again. Instead, we yearn for it. Come, Lord Jesus!

KING AS JUDGE AS MESSIAH AS IMMANUEL

COME, LORD JESUS! AS IMMANUEL

At this time of year, it is so easy to get caught up in the beautiful trappings of Christmas and forget why this birth had to take place. Mankind fell into sin. Sin brings an awful burden. It brings hatred and oppression, suffering and pain, guilt and shame, and even the devastation of death. These are all consequences of sin. And what can we do about any of it? Nothing of substance. We can numb ourselves to pain, but we cannot avoid it. We can fill our lives with distractions trying to forget about our guilt, but our conscience is always nagging. And death? No one avoids that.

We can do nothing to shake off the burden of sin. Therefore the Church prays that God would come in power to remove that burden for us. Since the Garden, there has been only one plan to do that: God would take on flesh and blood. To do what mankind could not do remove all the burdens of sin God became man. When you look into the manger, what do you see? A baby? Yes, a baby, but more than just a baby. This is Immanuel, “God-with-us.” The Son of God became Mary’s son so that he could do for us what we could not do for ourselves.

AS

WELCOME

OPENING HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Christian Worship 322

Text: Charles Wesley, 1707–1788, alt. Tune: Southern Harmony, New Haven, 1835, ed. William Walker. Text and tune: Public domain. Please stand

INVOCATION

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

Congregation: Amen.

Psalm 51:15

Psalm 70:1

Tune:

Marty Haugen © 1995, 1996 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

COME, OH, COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD Venite

With these words from Psalm 95 we praise God, the maker of heaven and earth.

Text and tune: Marty Haugen © 1995, 1996 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

The lighting of candles in anticipation of Christ’s coming has a long tradition in the Christian Church. On each of the four Sundays of Advent, a new candle is lit, dispelling the darkness, as the church moves forward to welcoming him who is the true Light of the world.

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES

We light four Advent candles remembering Jesus, the Son of God and Son of Mary. He came to share our humanity.

We remember Jesus, whose name means Savior. He came to save his people from their sins.

We hear his call to give him a place in our hearts. We light four Advent candles as a sign of our joy and hope.

Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest.

Through your Word and Spirit may our souls be blessed.

Four Advent candles are lit.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Take away the burden of our sins, and make us ready for the celebration of your birth, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen. Please be seated

+ THE WORD +

The Lord promised that deliverance would come through the gift of Immanuel. And how would we recognize him? He would be born of a virgin.

FIRST READING

Isaiah 7:10-14

10 The L spoke to Ahaz again. He said, 11 “Ask for a sign from the L your God. Ask for it either in the depths below or in the heights above.”

12 But Ahaz responded, “I will not ask. I will not test the L .”

13 So Isaiah said:

Listen now, you house of David. Is it not enough for you to test the patience of men? Will you test the patience of my God as well?

“Immanuel” means “God with us.”

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give a sign for all of you. Look! The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and name him Immanuel.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Georg Weissel, 1590–1635. Tune: Geist-reiches Gesang-Buch, Halle, 1704, ed. Johann A. Freylinghausen, alt. Public domain

After thousands of years of God’s promises, St. Paul sees them all fulfilled in Christ. Jesus is Immanuel, true God and true man.

SECOND READING

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised in advance through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures. 3 This gospel is about his Son who in the flesh was born a descendant of David, 4 who in the spirit of holiness was declared to be God’s powerful Son by his resurrection from the dead Jesus Christ, our Lord. 5 Through him we received grace and the call to be an apostle on behalf of his name, to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles, 6 including you, who were called by Jesus Christ.

7 To all those loved by God who are in Rome, called to be saints:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

We stand out of respect for the words of Christ our King. The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

Please stand

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Matthew 1:23

Alleluia. The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son. And they will name him Immanuel. Alleluia.

18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother, Mary, was pledged in marriage to Joseph. Before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her. So he decided to divorce her privately. 20 But as he was considering these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

22 All this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23 “Look, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son. And they will name him Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.”

24 When Joseph woke up from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him. He took Mary home as his wife, 25 but he was not intimate with her until she gave birth to her firstborn son. And he named him Jesus.

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!

In faith, Joseph accepted that within the womb of his brideto-be was Immanuel the very Son of God, the promised Savior from sin.

Please be seated

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.

“Jesus” means “the L saves.”

Isaiah 7:14

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 hymn, 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.

HYMN OF THE DAY—O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

SERMON

Isaiah 7:1-14 Jesus the Lord with Us

Text: Latin, c. 12th cent., Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum, Köln, 1710; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt. Tune: French, 15th cent., alt Text and tune: Public domain

This song of Zechariah is found in Luke 1:68-79.

Tune: Marty Haugen © 1995, 1996 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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 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.

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

Eternal Father, throughout the centuries you repeated and affirmed your promise to send the offspring of the woman to crush the serpent’s head. Through your prophets of old, you continually directed the eyes of your people to the advent of their Savior. We praise you, O Lord, for keeping your promise and sending your Son to destroy the works of the devil.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our King, use your mighty Word to shatter our pride and to rouse us from spiritual slumber and apathy.

Move us to take to heart the words of John: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

You sent your Son to redeem us from sin. Let this good news be our joy and strength. Use it to cheer the lonely, encourage the fearful, and give hope to the despairing. In these days before Christmas, spare us from the stress of deadlines and the frenzy of commercialism.

Fill our lives with the message of your peace and the music of your grace.

Direct our eyes not only to the manger but also to the skies, where we will see your Son coming again, not as a lowly child but as the Lord of lords.

Lift up our hearts in joyful anticipation of that day.

Hold in your care, Lord, those who are experiencing physical and emotional pain and all who are afflicted by disease or facing death. Pour out your compassion on the grieving and comfort the mourners who miss someone they loved.

Move us to pray for these brothers and sisters and to help when we can.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

Silent prayer

Come quickly, Lord Jesus, in your grace, in your power, and in your glory.

Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.

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, whose way John the Baptist prepared when he called people to repentance and pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

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

Sanctus

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

We give thanks to you, O God, through your dear Son, Jesus Christ, whom you sent to be our Savior, our Redeemer, and the messenger of your grace. Through him you made all things; in him you are well pleased. He is the incarnate Word, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. To fulfill your promises, he stretched out his hands on the cross and released from eternal death all who believe in you.

As we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, we thank you that you have gathered us together to receive your Son’s body and blood. Send us your Spirit, unite us as one, and strengthen our faith so that we may praise you in your Son, Jesus Christ. Through him, we glorify and honor you, O God our Father, with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Text: Michael D. Schultz © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

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.

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.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei

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

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.

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.

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

Please stand

Psalm 106:1 1 Corinthians 11:26

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

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.

PRAYER RESPONSE

Tune: Marty Haugen © 1997 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

Text: Marty Haugen © 1995, 1996 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199 Please be seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Sunday Morning Bible Study

We are currently working through the Bible study, “10 Lies About God.” This study helps us respond to false teachings about God and to defend what the Bible teaches. We will not have class on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Please join us again on January 8 at 9:00 AM in the CLC gymnasium.

Memorial Service: Friday

On December 12, the Lord called home to heaven the soul of Grace member Pat Nielsen. We rejoice with her family and friends that she is now at rest and enjoying the wonders of heaven. A memorial service will be held this Friday, December 23, at 10:00 AM at Grace-Tucson followed by a light reception.

HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Services Saturday, December 24

Children’s Christmas Service

4:00 PM at Grace-Sahuarita

Christmas Eve Worship

4:00 PM at Grace-Vail

4:00 & 7:00 PM at Grace-Tucson

7:00 PM at Grace-Sahuarita

Christmas Day Worship Sunday, December 25

7:30 AM at Grace-Benson 10:00 AM at Grace-Vail 10:00 AM at Grace-Sahuarita 10:00 AM at Grace-Tucson

New Year’s Eve Worship

All-Site Service Saturday, December 31

7:00 PM at Grace-Tucson Followed by food and fun!

Please join us this Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! There are invitation postcards on the desk in the entryway to use for inviting your friends and family to join you in worship.

New Year’s Eve All-Site Service & Celebration

Grace’s New Year’s Eve Service will be held this year at our Tucson location. This ALL-SITE Service (there are no other services planned at the same time) will take place at 7:00 PM and will include a remembrance of departed members and the celebration of Holy Communion. Join us after worship for snacks and fellowship. If you are interested in participating in a Combined Grace Choir for this service, please talk to our Sahuarita Choir Director, Teri Guenther, or contact our Worship Coordinator Beth Kassulke (music@gracelutheransaz.org) for more details.

Grace Night at the Tucson Roadrunners: January 10

Join fellow Grace members and members of our sister WELS churches for an exciting night of hockey action on Tuesday, January 10, at 6:30 PM. That night our Tucson Roadrunners will be facing off against the Milwaukee Admirals, minor league team to the Nashville Predators. This should be a great time to come together and cheer on your favorite team, be it from Tucson or from Milwaukee. To purchase tickets please reach out to Kirsten Brand, Tucson Roadrunners Ticket Manager, at (520)269-7962 and let her know you are with the group from Grace. Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased by Sunday, January 8. Each ticket will also come with a Tucson Roadrunners ball cap so let’s get out there and enjoy each other's company. Feel free to reach out to Eric Hanson at (520)664-6626 with any questions you may have regarding Grace Night With the Roadrunners.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth Night: January 8

Are you in high school? Then join your Christian peers from across Tucson for our next Youth Night! We will play fun games, eat comfort food, praise our Lord, and discuss "A Night of Godpliments." Youth Night will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church (8845 N Silverbell Rd 85743) on Sunday, January 8, starting at 6:00 PM. Contact Pastor Patoka if you have questions or are interested in going.

Ladies’ Fellowship Group: January 19

The Ladies’ Fellowship Group will meet on Thursday, January 19, at 10:15 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall. They will be carpooling to brunch at Millie’s Pancake Haus in Trail Dust Town (6541 E. Tanque Verde Road). Please contact Lois Thornton at (520)323-8772 if you have any questions.

Men of His Word Rally: January 21

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.

TCM Soup Supper & Gaslight Theater Fundraiser: February 4

Satisfy your hunger and slap your knees! WELS Tucson Campus Ministry (TCM) is hosting a Soup Supper and Gaslight Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, February 4. Dine on home-cooked soup and sides from 6:30-7:30 PM in the TCM Student Center. Laugh it up at Gaslight Theatre’s "The Ballad of Two Gun McGraw" show that starts at 8:30 PM. Supper is a freewill donation and Gaslight tickets are $30 each. You can participate in one or both parts of this fundraiser. If you are interested in going, please contact Student Assistant Hailey Brandt (608-387-9319) or Campus Pastor Tim Patoka (540-623-1149) by January 17.

Divine Call Returned

Pastor Kassulke, after prayerful consideration and deliberation, has declined the call to serve at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson, WI. He will continue to serve in his role as one of the pastors here at Grace in Southern Arizona. He would like to thank all those who shared their thoughts with him during the deliberation and who prayed for him and his family. He is also grateful that this time of deliberation allowed for many beneficial conversations about the gospel ministry we all share. Please continue to pray for our congregation and the many ways we proclaim forgiveness and salvation in Jesus to our communities!

Divine Calls Extended

At our Annual Meeting on Sunday, December 11, Grace extended three Divine Calls for Mission Teachers at our Child Learning Center. Calls were extended to:

Debra Bahlmann who currently serves Grace for Kids Learning Center in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Christine Leathers who currently serves Trinity Lutheran School in Kiel, WI

Theresa Pratt who currently serves Beautiful Savior Lutheran School in Cincinnati, OH

Please keep all 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.

Debra Bahlmann: graceforkids316@gmail.com or (608)476-2320

Christine Leathers: chleathers@trinitykiel.com or (920)286-6074

Theresa Pratt: tpratt@beautiful-savior.com or (920)344-6395

This Week at Grace Ÿ December 18 – December 25

SAHUARITA

Today

Adult Bible Study: 10 Lies About God 9:00a

Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a

Wednesday

NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 4)

Next Sunday, December 25

NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 8)

NO Children’s Sunday School (resumes January 8) Christmas Day Worship 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

NO Midweek Bible Study (resumes January 5)

Next Sunday, December 25

NO Children’s Sunday School

NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 8) Christmas Day Worship 10:00a

BENSON Today

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

Wednesday

NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 4)

Next Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Worship 7:30a

NO Bible Study (resumes January 8)

Stay Up to Date

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 Small Group Bible Study: God & Government 9:00a Fellowship following worship Lifeliners Campfire & Games 6:00-8:00p

Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting 9:00a

NO English Classes (resumes January 10)

Wednesday

Handbell Rehearsal 5:30p Worship Choir 6:45p

Thursday

NO Women’s Bible Study (resumes January 12)

Friday

Memorial Service for Pat Nielsen 10:00a

Saturday

Christmas Eve Worship Services 4:00 & 7:00p

Next Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Worship................................................10:00a

NO Children’s Bible Hour (resumes January 8)

NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 8) NO Lifeliners Bible Study (resumes January 8)

ONLINE Today

Adult Bible Study (Tucson).............................................9:00a Worship Services (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a

Saturday

Christmas Eve Children’s Worship (Sahuarita) 4:00p Christmas Eve Worship (Tucson and Sahuarita)...........7:00p

Next Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Worship (Tucson and Sahuarita) 10:00a

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.

Grace

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

Pastor

Pastor

Pastor

Grace-Benson 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 revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

Office at Civano

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

Prayer Group Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)405-3286

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr office@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