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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 order of worship we will follow is printed in this worship folder for you to follow along and participate. You’ll notice that the service is a dialogue between God and us, his people. The pastor speaks to God along with the congregation and also speaks the Word of God to the people. LARGE PRINT worship folders are available at the entrances for those who desire them. Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship (2021) hymnal. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each pew. You will be asked to open the hymnal to participate in parts of the service today. A vocalist will aid in our singing and will be recorded for our audio disks and video livestreaming. There is no cost to park in our parking lot during Sunday morning worship services. If you receive a citation by mistake, please let our office staff know so it can be cleared.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES—GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY We live in a world with a 24-hour news cycle. Between the countless cable networks or online sources or social media posts, news is flying at us constantly. Most of it seems awful—bad news after more bad news. Our hearts grow heavy. Our minds grow anxious. The world is starving for good news. And that is exactly what we get at Christmas. On that first Christmas Eve, the angel told the shepherds, “I bring you good news of great joy” (Luke 2:10). News is not advice. The angel had not come to give advice about how to cope in a messed-up world. News is simply a report of facts. The angel reported a fact—the birth of One who would make everything right again. This child would remove all our fears and fill our hearts with joy. Our worship is following this path: Christmas Eve Morning Christmas Eve Candlelight Christmas Day First Sunday after Christmas Epiphany of Our Lord (Jan. 7)

God Keeps His Promise A Savior Has Been Born to Us God Became Man Peace on Earth For All People

THEME FOR THIS MORNING—PEACE ON EARTH On Christmas Eve a choir of angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” So, where is this peace on earth? Between nations? There are always wars going on somewhere. In our country? Disagreements have only grown more contentious, one group screaming angrily at another group. We might not even have perfect peace in our homes! So, what were the angels singing about?

They were singing about peace between a holy God who hates sin and human beings who sin every day. Because of what Christ did as our Savior, there is no hostility between us and God, only peace and love. We have the peace of salvation in our hearts. As we draw near the end of life, like elderly Simeon or Anna, we have the peace of knowing of the glorious eternal life that is to come. As this peace with God ﬁlls our hearts, it moves us to live in peace with each other too.

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

OPENING HYMN—God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

PRESERVICE MUSIC:

Now Sing We, Now Rejoice Stephen Weber Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace Eric L. Carlson

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Let Us All with Gladsome Voice Duane Funderburk

Please stand

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

CHRISTMAS DIALOGUE Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

Luke 1:68

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.

Luke 2:14

He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has ﬁlled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 1:51-53

Our eyes have seen his salvation, which he prepared in the sight of all nations.

Luke 2:30-31

The Spirit of the L will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord,

Isaiah 11:2-3

and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6-7

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. 2

Philippians 2:6-8

Being in very nature God, he did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!

2 Corinthians 8:9

Though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that we through his poverty might become rich.

Philippians 2:9-11

God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN OF PRAISE—Let Us All with Gladsome Voice

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Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; German, 17th cent Tune: Ander Theil Des Dreszdenischen GesangBuchs, Dresden, 1632, alt. Text and tune: Public domain.

+ THE WORD + PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, in mercy you sent your one and only Son to take upon himself our human nature. By his gracious coming, deliver us from the corruption of our sin, and transform us into the likeness of his glory; 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

1 Kings 8:6-13

The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the L to its place in the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim, 7 for the cherubim were spreading their wings over the place for the ark, so that the cherubim covered the ark and its poles with their wings. 8 The poles were so long that the ends of the poles could be seen from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but they could not be seen from outside. They are there to this day.

King Solomon dedicates the temple, a place where the glory of the L would be revealed as the peace of salvation was proclaimed.

There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets, which Moses had placed there at Horeb, where the L made a covenant with the people of Israel when they came out of the land of Egypt. 10

When the priests came out from the Holy Place, the cloud ﬁlled the House of the L . 11 The priests were not able to take their positions to minister in the presence of the cloud, because the Glory of the L had ﬁlled the House of the L . 12

Then Solomon said, “The L has said that he dwells in thick 13 darkness. I have truly built a majestic house for you, a place for you to dwell forever.” The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

HYMN RESPONSE—He Whose Praise the Shepherds Sounded

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As the peace of Christ rules our hearts, we are moved to live in peace.

SECOND READING

Colossians 3:12-17

Therefore, as God’s elect, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against anyone else. Forgive, just as Christ forgave you. 14 And, in addition to all these things, put on love, which ties things together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ control your hearts, to which you were also called, in one body. And be thankful. 16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And everything you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Please stand

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION—In Peace, Lord, You Let Your Servant

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These words are commonly referred to as the Song of Simeon. They are included in our Gospel reading for today. This setting of the Song of Simeon is familiar to many as it was included in the red hymnal we used for many years.

GOSPEL

Luke 2:22-40

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male will be called holy to the Lord.”) 24 And they came to offer a sacrifice according to what was said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

God allows elderly Simeon and Anna to see their Savior with their own eyes. This ﬁlls them with peace. Exodus 13:2, 12, 15 Leviticus 12:8

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, waiting for the comfort of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 Moved by the Spirit he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary according to the law, 28 Simeon took him into his arms and praised God. He said, 29 30 31 32

Lord, you now dismiss your servant in peace, according to your word, because my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

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Joseph and the child’s mother were amazed at the things that were spoken about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Listen carefully, this child is appointed for the falling and rising of many in Israel and for a sign that is spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” 36

Anna, a prophetess, was there. She was a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old. She had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, 37 and then she was a widow of eightyfour years. She did not leave the temple complex, since she was worshipping with fasting and prayers night and day. 38 Standing nearby at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord. She kept speaking about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

When they had accomplished everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town, Nazareth. 40 The child grew and became strong. He was ﬁlled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

HYMN OF THE DAY—Let All Together Praise Our God

SERMON

Please stand

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Luke 2:22-40 The Baby Who Brought Peace

Apostles’ Creed

The Apostles’ Creed developed in the Early Christian Church as a personal confession of faith. It is so named because it confesses the faith taught by the Apostles of Jesus.

Eternal and gracious Lord, we rejoice with hearts and voices because you sent your one and only Son from his majestic glory to save us from the slavery of sin and the agonies of death. He took on our human ﬂesh that he might reveal your divine glory. He became our brother that we might become your children forever.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a ﬁtting place.

CONFESSION OF FAITH I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suﬀered under Pontius Pilate, was cruciﬁed, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Give us quiet time during these busy days to reﬂect on your love and ponder the miracle of our Savior’s incarnation. Help us look beyond our gift-giving and giftreceiving, and discover the greatest gift: the forgiveness of sins and life with you. Put the joys of Christmas into the perspective of our eternal celebration, and let music and art lift our hearts to Christ who is truly the center of the season. Keep in your loving care all whose Christmas joys are diminished by sickness and sadness, by unhappy recollections and uncertain hopes. Comfort those who sense this Christmas may be their last, and raise their eyes to the brilliant lights of heaven. Soothe consciences that are troubled by guilt and regret, and show them the forgiving love of Christ. 8

We commend to your care all who proclaim the message of Christ during these holy days; all who care for people in hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons; and all who put themselves out to bring joy to others, especially children. Let the light of your grace shine through all ministries of mercy. Send us your Holy Spirit, gracious Lord, that the proclamation of the Christmas gospel may lighten the load of guilt and fear and lift our hearts to conﬁdent faith and holy living. By the power of your Word, bring your light to hearts struggling to understand you and searching to ﬁnd you that they may know the joys of this season as we do. Empower us to lead them to your love in our words and deeds. All this we ask in the name of the newborn King, born in Bethlehem and now living and reigning forever in heaven. Amen.

OFFERTORY: Peace Came to Earth Rebecca R. Kramer

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!

HYMN—Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace

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Please stand

PRAYER Lord Jesus, you are the right hand and holy arm that have worked salvation for our God. In love you reached out to this fallen world, and now your salvation extends to the ends of the earth. Inspire us to join all creatures in heaven and on earth in an unending song of praise, for you have done marvelous things! Amen. 9

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

Matthew 6 and Luke 11 record how Jesus taught his disciples to pray. We use his example prayer as part of our public worship, trusting that he will hear and answer our prayers. 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—Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

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POSTLUDE MUSIC: Let All Together Praise Our God Brian L. Hanson

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Minister .............................................................................................. Pastor Ron Koehler Accompanist ............................................................................................... Beth Kassulke Vocalist........................................................................................................ Teri Guenther Greeter ...................................................................................................... Debbie Koehler Ushers ........... Jon Dongoske, Sam Kassulke, Ferdie Kramm, Stanley Mead, Rick Street Sound and Recording Techs .............. Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler, Sam Kassulke Banner Committee ...................... Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O’Donald, Sandy Weir Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org. Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2023 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.

TODAY Altar Flowers

The flowers beautifying our altar this morning were given by Pat Messer in thanksgiving for her many blessings from God, especially her children, and to honor and celebrate the birthday of her son, Tom Bossert, on January 6. 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 are January 14, 21, and 28. 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 worship service this morning, you are invited to join us in the courtyard and Fellowship Hall for drinks and snacks. We thank the Kassulke family for hosting this week. Upcoming available dates are January 14 and 21. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

On Sunday mornings we have been studying the book of 1 John under the theme, “Living in the Light of God’s Love.” 1 John is a brief book nestled into the back of the Bible, but it is full of wisdom for Christians living in the light and joy of God’s love for them. This class resumes on January 7 at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. If you have not made Sunday morning Bible study a part of your routine, this would be a great time to start!

Daily Devotions

Grace Moments and Meditations daily devotional books are at either door to church and in the Fellowship Hall. A new Grace Moments with devotions beginning January 1 is available. These are great tools to use for your daily Bible study!

New Year’s Eve Worship, Dinner, & Fellowship: Tonight

Grace’s New Year’s Eve Service will be held this year at our Sahuarita location. This ALL-SITE Service (there are no other services planned for New Year’s Eve) will take place at 5:30 PM tonight and will include a remembrance of departed members and the celebration of Holy Communion. Following worship, join us for dinner, fellowship (including watching the football game), and fireworks.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Divine Call Received

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has extended a Divine Call to Pastor Koehler to serve as their pastor. Immanuel is a church of about 160 members and is located across the street from Lake Superior State University. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada is the twin city across the river. Pastor Koehler is learning more about the ministry there and will prayerfully consider the work they are calling him to do, along with his ministry here. He would appreciate your prayers and discussions of ministry as he works toward a decision.

Grace Central Office Hours

The Grace Central Office will be closed tomorrow, New Year’s Day. Our regular office hours, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays, will resume on Tuesday, January 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Midweek Bible Studies

Our Midweek Bible studies normally held on Wednesday and Thursday will not meet this week. The Church History Bible study will resume again at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM on January 10. The Women’s Bible study begins again at 9:00 AM on January 11.

Ministry Board Installation: January 7

We thank all the men who were willing to be nominated and to stand for election to positions on Grace’s Ministry Board. The Ministry Board for 2024 will be installed in worship services at all four sites next Sunday, January 7. President: Eric Hanson Vice President: Jeff Weinstein Secretary: Jeremy Snavely Financial Manager: Jay Wiechmann CLC Chairman: Dave Neujahr

Benson Elder: Bill Warskow Sahuarita Elder: Chad Rickling Tucson Elder: Paul Kassulke Vail Elder: Ron Silver

Lifeliners Outing: January 13

Grace's high school youth group, the Lifeliners, is going paintballing on Saturday, January 13, at Desert Fox Paintball (9651 S Houghton Rd 85747) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Equipment, paintballs, refreshments, and rides will be provided. This outing is free for all Lifeliners and their invited friends. Interested teens need to RSVP to Pastor Patoka by January 10.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Ladies’ Fellowship Group: January 18

The Ladies’ Fellowship Group will meet at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 18, at Scordato’s Pizzeria (4911 N. Stone Ave.) for lunch. Please contact Lois Thornton at (520)323-8772 or vthornto2@gmail.com with any questions. Ladies from all Grace sites are welcome to join in the fun! Please RSVP to Lois by January 16.

Men of His Word Conference: January 20, 2024

WELS men of all ages are invited to this one-day event on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. The theme of this year’s conference is “Built to Serve” based on Galatians 5:13. Keynote speaker Mark Neumann will speak on “Built to Serve in Every Walk of Life.” Breakout session topics include “The Man God is Building You to Be” (for teens and young adults), “Built to Serve While Working in an Unchristian Workplace,” “Built to Serve by Leading in Your Congregation,” and four more. You may register and find all the information about the conference at MenOfHisWord.org/phoenix. Grace will plan to assist with carpooling arrangements for those who are interested.

Spanish Speakers Needed

Mission to the Children is asking for prayers for the people in the villages they serve in Mexico as they face some very dangerous and difficult times. About 20 families from Sasabe, Mexico (one of the villages they serve) have escaped the violence and are here in the Tucson area. Mission to the Children volunteers are looking for individuals who speak Spanish and who would be willing to help interpret when visits are made with these families. If you have any questions or are able to help, please contact Karen Manning at karensjourney1865@gmail.com. You may also speak with Pastor Patoka, the Spiritual Advisor for Mission to the Children.

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry

TCM has an app for college-aged adults! Search "welstcm" to download it and learn how to join its spring semester activities like weekly Bible study in the TCM Student Center, weekly casual discussion on the UA campus, quarterly outings, and monthly events. Contact Campus Pastor Tim (welstcm@welstcm.com) for questions.

Grow in Grace Class

Would you like to learn more about our Savior, about the Bible that tells us about him, and about what Grace Lutheran Church believes and teaches? Our congregation offers a series of Bible-based lessons called Grow in Grace. Grow in Grace also serves as our membership class for those who may be interested in joining the church. If you would be interested in scheduling a Grow in Grace Class, please speak to one of the Pastors, or register your interest at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/GIG.

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 December 31 - January 7 TUCSON Today Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a NO Children’s Bible Hour (resumes January 7) NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 7) NO Grow in Grace Class (resumes January 7) NO Lifeliners (High School group-resumes January 7) Fellowship following worship ................................................... Monday Grace Central Office Closed Wednesday & Thursday No Bible studies this week Next Sunday, January 7 Worship Services with communion ................. 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Living in the Light of God’s Love ....... 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) ........... 9:00a Lifeliners (High School group) Bible Study ..................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

VAIL Today NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 7) Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Thursday NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 11) Next Sunday, January 7 Adult Bible Study: The Gospel in the Psalms ................. 9:00a Youth Bible Study ........................................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a

BENSON Today Worship Service .............................................................. 7:30a NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 7) Wednesday NO Bible Study (resumes January 10) Next Sunday, January 7 Worship Service with communion................................... 7:30a NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 7) SAHUARITA Today NO Adult Bible Study (resumes January 7) NO Children’s Sunday School (resumes January 7) Worship Service ............................................................ 10:00a Combined Choir Rehearsal............................................. 4:30p New Year’s Eve Worship Service with communion ........ 5:30p Dinner and Fellowship .................................................... 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study..................................................... 10:00a Why are There Different Churches? Next Sunday, January 7 Adult Bible Study: God’s Will Is... ................................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School ............................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion................................. 10:00a Adult Choir practice following worship ..................................... ONLINE Today Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson)....................... 10:00a New Year’s Eve Worship Service (All-Site) .................... 5:30p

Next Sunday, January 7 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson)....................... 10:00a

Stay Up to Date

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. 14

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Grace-Sahuarita

830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520)623-6633 office@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry)

Pastor Ryan A. Heiman

revrah@gracelutheransaz.org

Child Learning Center

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

Director—Laura Heiman

director@gracelutheransaz.org

revtlp@gracelutheransaz.org

Assistant Director—Jen Rickling

Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail

Child Learning Center Mission Teachers

Benson

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

Vail

jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org

Chris Leathers, 1-Year Olds cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Sam Anthon, 2-Year Olds

Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein

Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds

revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org

Office at Civano

Theresa Pratt, Preschool

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

Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

santhon@gracelutheransaz.org

tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org

Katie Patoka, After School Care kpatoka@gracelutheransaz.org

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke

cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714

music@gracelutheransaz.org

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr

assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

office@gracelutheransaz.org

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