12-8-24 Grace-Sahuarita Worship Folder

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

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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 its entirety 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 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 blue Christian Worship hymnal. If you would like to worship out of a hymnal today, you will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each row; however you do not need a hymnal to participate, as everything needed for the service is printed in this folder.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES—A REAL CHRISTMAS A parent says, “I want to give my kids a real Christmas.” What do you think that parent means? Perhaps they are thinking of trimming a freshly cut tree or finding the perfect presents or spending the holidays with extended family. Perhaps they are thinking about all those things. “Then it will be a real Christmas!” Certainly, all those are wonderful things. However, none of them are what makes Christmas real. The sad truth is Christmas is the most beloved holiday of so many, yet so few know what Christmas is really about.

If you want a real Christmas, then you need to observe Advent. Advent is Latin for “coming.” In the season of Advent, Christians observe the connection between the first time the Son of God came into our world as the Savior and the second time he will come as the Judge. Advent prepares our minds and hearts, so that we might soon celebrate a real Christmas. Our worship in this season of Advent follows this path: December 1 December 8 December 15 December 22

A Real Christmas Requires Remembering Why Christ Came A Real Christmas Is Rooted in Repentance A Real Christmas Results in Great Joy A Real Christmas Will Lift Up the Lowly

OUR THEME FOR TODAY—A REAL CHRISTMAS IS ROOTED IN REPENTANCE The closer we get to Christmas, the greater the pressure. There is so much work to be done! We want our houses to look good for guests. We want to impress people with the thoughtfulness of our gifts.

What a welcome relief, therefore, to hear what is required to really be ready for Christmas: only repentance. You see, repentance is the opposite of work. It is the candid and honest admission of our sin combined with the joyful trust that everything needed to bring us close to God has already been done by Christ.

At this frenetic time of year, the call to repent is not another demand to do something more. It is gracious invitation to set down our work to make way for Christ’s work. Rooted in that repentant rest, we can fully enjoy a real Christmas.

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+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME

OPENING HYMN—There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying Christian Worship 308

Text: James L. Milligan, 1876–1961, alt. Public domain. Tune: Henry H. Bancroft, 1904–1988 © 1938 Estate of Eldred Bancroft, admin. B. Burrows.

Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.

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Please stand

As our service begins, the minister speaks the words spoken at our baptisms and makes the sign of the cross, marking us anew as redeemed children of God. James 4:6, 10

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

Congregation: Amen.

CONFESSION God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Dear friends, the season of Advent is a time of preparation as we await Christ’s second coming on the Last Day. We prepare our hearts to meet him as we humbly seek his forgiveness.

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

Holy God, gracious Father, I am sinful by nature and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and actions.

I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should.

I deserve your punishment both now and forever.

But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins with his innocent suffering and death.

Trusting in him, I pray: God have mercy on me, a sinner.

Silence for meditation and reflection

Psalm 130:3-4

If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?

But with you there is forgiveness; therefore, you are feared.

HYMN RESPONSE—My Soul Will Magnify the Lord

This hymn continues on the next page.

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Christian Worship 975

This hymn uses the words of Mary as recorded in Luke 1:46-55. We will use this hymn on Sundays throughout the Advent season.

ABSOLUTION God’s promise to Abraham and his descendants was fulfilled in the coming of his Son. Jesus Christ humbled himself by submitting to God’s law. He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross. God promises to lift up the humble and fill the hungry with good things because of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

2 Corinthians 8:9

Even as we await Christ’s second coming, he comes to us here and now in the words he gives his messengers to speak: I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.

Christ gave the authority to forgive the sins of penitent sinners to his church: “Whenever you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven.”

John 20:23

Amen.

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HYMN RESPONSE—My Soul Will Magnify the Lord

Christian Worship 975

Text and tune: Stuart Townend Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty © 2005 Thankyou Music, admin. CapitolCMGPublishing,com. 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 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.

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LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH We light two Advent candles, remembering Jesus, who came in history. He came into a world of sin and death.

We remember Jesus, who came as the promised Messiah. John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord.

We hear his call to repent.

We light two Advent candles as a sign of our repentance and desire for renewal.

Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest.

Through your Word and Spirit may our souls be blest.

Two Advent candles are lit.

HYMN RESPONSE—My Soul Will Magnify the Lord

Christian Worship 975

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

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming, give us strength in our conflicts, and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; 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

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Through God’s Word and the messengers who proclaim it, the Lord encourages his people to return to him in humble repentance.

FIRST READING

Malachi 3:1-7

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Look! I am sending my messenger! He will prepare the way before me.

Then suddenly the Lord, whom you are seeking, will come to his temple!

The Messenger of the Covenant, in whom you delight, will surely come, says the L of Armies.

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But who can endure the day when he comes? Who will remain standing when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire, like launderers bleach! 3He will be seated like a refiner and a purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and like silver. They will belong to the L and bring him an offering in righteousness.

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Judah and Jerusalem’s offerings will be pleasing to the L were in the days of old, in years long ago.

as they

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I will approach you to judge you. I will be quick to give testimony against those who practice occult arts, those who commit adultery, those who swear false oaths, those who cheat workers out of their wages, those who wrong a widow and a fatherless child, those who turn away a resident alien—all those who do not fear me, says the L of Armies.

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Certainly I, the L , do not change. That is why you, sons of Jacob, have not come to an end. 7Since the days of your fathers, you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the L of Armies.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

HYMN—Comfort, Comfort All My People

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Christian Worship 312

Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Johann G. Olearius, 1611–1684. Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, ed. Louis Bourgeois. Public domain.

SECOND READING

Philippians 1:3-11

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I thank my God every time I remember you. 4Every time I pray for all of you, I always pray with joy, 5because of your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. 6I am convinced of this very thing: that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7I am equally convinced that it is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, for both in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all share in this grace with me. 8Yes, God is my witness of how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

God began his good work in us at our baptism, empowering us to love, to demonstrate discernment, and to produce fruits of repentance.

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And I pray that your love may still increase more and more in knowledge and every insight. 10This will result in your approval of the things that really matter, so that you will be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. 8

We stand out of respect for the words of Christ, our King.

Please stand

The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

John the Baptist prepared people to meet their Savior by preaching a message of repentance and forgiveness.

GOSPEL

Luke 3:4, 6

Alleluia. Prepare the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight.

And everyone will see the salvation of God. Alleluia.

Luke 3:1-6

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In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene— 2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. 3He went into the whole region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 4Just as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet:

Isaiah 40:3-5 5

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A voice of one calling in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight.

Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be made low.

The crooked will become straight, and the rough ways smooth.

And everyone will see the salvation of God.”

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

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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.

HYMN OF THE DAY—On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry

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.

Christian Worship 316 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.

Text: tr. composite; Charles Coffin, 1676–1749. Tune: Latin, 15th cent., adapt. Michael Praetorius, 1571–1621. Text and tune: Public domain.

SERMON

Luke 3:1-6

Please stand

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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.

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Apostles’ Creed

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 Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

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.

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.”

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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.

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HYMN—Arise, O Christian People

Christian Worship 310

Text: Valentin Thilo, 1607–1662; (st. 3): tr. Arthur T. Russell, 1806–1874, alt.; (st. 4): tr. unknown, alt. Tune: New Catechismus Gesangbüchlein, Hamburg, 1598, alt. Public domain.

Please stand

CLOSING PRAYER Almighty God, we thank you for teaching us the things you want us to believe and do.

Help us by your Holy Spirit to keep your Word in pure hearts that we may be strengthened in faith, guided in holiness, and comforted in life and in death, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

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BLESSING

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

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—Arise, O Christian People

Christian Worship 310

Text: Valentin Thilo, 1607–1662; (st. 3): tr. Arthur T. Russell, 1806–1874, alt.; (st. 4): tr. unknown, alt. Tune: New Catechismus Gesangbüchlein, Hamburg, 1598, alt. Public domain.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday Morning Bible Study

Luther’s Large Catechism is a short summary and epitome of the entire Holy Scriptures. Luther encourages all Christians to daily exercise themselves in the Catechism. With that encouragement, we are looking at the Large Catechism in our Sunday morning Bible study. If you haven’t been to Bible study in a while, now is a great time to start. Please join us in the CLC gymnasium on Sundays at 9:00 AM.

Volunteer Sign-ups

Volunteers are needed for 2025! We could use help in a number of different ways including greeters, ushers, and church cleaning. Please see the sign-up sheets in the church entryway and help out where you can!

Grace Annual Meeting: Today

Our Annual Voters’ Meeting will be held TODAY at noon in the Child Learning Center gymnasium here at Grace-Sahuarita. Lunch will be provided. Ministry Board elections and the Ministry Spending Plan approval will be on the agenda. All Grace members are encouraged to attend.

Campus Ministry Bible Study: Tonight

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry Bible study is tonight. Join us for “Things They Never Told You About the Christmas Story” at 7:00 PM in the Student Center, which is located in the lower level of the church at Grace-Tucson. You think you know it all? We’ll see about that!

Midweek Advent Services

Advent is a time of hopeful repentance as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. Join us on two more Wednesdays, December 11 & 18, for special midweek Advent worship services. Our theme for these services is “Christmas Trees” as we consider significant trees in the Bible that impact our preparation for and celebration of Christmas. Three weekly themes are rotating through the sites hosting our midweek services, so you are encouraged to pick one site at which to worship for these services.

Grace-Benson 10:00 AM Grace-Sahuarita 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Grace-Tucson 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM You are also invited to join us for a light lunch following the service at Grace-Benson or a light supper at 5:00 PM at Grace-Sahuarita and 6:00 PM at Grace-Tucson.

Advent Supper Hosts Needed

As mentioned above, a light supper will be held on Wednesdays between our two Advent services at 5:00 PM in the CLC gymnasium. Volunteers are needed to host on December 4, 11, & 18. These meals can be prepared by just one person/couple/family or a group of people. A Thrivent grant will cover initial costs and a free-will offering will be collected at each meal. Please sign up in the church entryway.

Those Assisting in Worship This Morning Minister .................................................................................................................. Vicar Noah Nordlie Accompanist ..................................................................................................................Jane Neujahr Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Advent Devotion Book

Martin Luther College (MLC), our WELS college of ministry, has published a series of 25 daily devotions for Advent. These devotions, entitled “Glory in His Grasp” began last Sunday, December 1 and run through December 25. It’s not too late to request that the devotions be emailed to you daily or view the entire booklet at: mlc-wels.edu/publications/seasonal-devotions/. There are also a limited number of paper copies available in the entryway.

Ladies’ Fellowship Group: Thursday

The Ladies’ Fellowship Group will meet at 10:15 AM this Thursday, December 12, in the GraceTucson Fellowship Hall for an Advent salad luncheon. You are asked to bring your favorite salad and a tasteful white elephant gift for a gift exchange. Dessert will be provided. 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 celebration! Please RSVP to Lois by tomorrow, December 9.

CLC Christmas Event: Friday

Grace-Sahuarita and the Child Learning Center are hosting a Christmas Luminary Walk and Cookie Sale this Friday, December 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to come see the Art & Nature Garden all lit up for Christmas and enjoy an interactive walk through the Nativity. Hot chocolate and treats will be available in the gym. Dozens and dozens of incredible homemade Christmas cookies will be sold for $10 a pound. Boxes will be provided. All proceeds will be going toward hallway displays for the CLC children’s artwork.

High School Students—You’re invited to a Christmas Party!

High school students and youth leaders are invited to join our college group, WELS Tucson Campus Ministry, for a Christmas party! The college students would love for you to join them for food, cookie decorating, games, and a Christmas movie. It begins at 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 15. The TCM Student Center is located in the lower level at Grace-Tucson. The steps on the parking lot side of the church will take you there. Feel free to bring a friend! Contact TCM’s campus pastor, Pastor Koehler, if you have any questions: revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org.

Mission to the Children Giving Tree

Mission to the Children needs help to make the season brighter for the Hispanic families in our South Tucson mission! You will find a Giving Tree in the church entryway. Take an ornament (or two) from the tree, purchase the gifts specified on the ornament, and return them (wrapped or unwrapped - your choice) to the labeled box near the Giving Tree.

Please have all donations in the box by Friday, December 20. If anyone is interested in helping to deliver gifts to families, please reach out to Nicole Scheuerlein at (520)820-2016 or info@missiontothechildren.org.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Caroling in the Park: December 21

Our Grace-Vail members will be hosting a “Caroling in the Park” event on Saturday, December 21, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Purple Heart Park, Pavilion #1 (9800 E. Rita Road, Tucson). Come and enjoy Christmas caroling, hot chocolate, and cookies!

Men of His Word Conference

The 4th annual Men of His Word conference is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The conference theme is “Forge Ahead in Faith.” This year’s conference will reignite your faith, filling you with the courage and conviction to forge ahead, even in the face of adversity or persecution. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Jon Buchholz. His presentation is titled Where Do We Go From Here? He’ll talk honestly about real challenges we face today, always in the light of the confidence we have in Jesus and his promises to bless his church. There will be eight different breakout sessions of which you may choose three. Details on each session are on the website. This year’s registration fee includes a Men of His Word themed T-shirt. To register, go to menofhisword.org/phoenix---registration.html. Early bird registration is available now!

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

HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Midweek Advent Services Wednesdays: Dec 11 & 18 10:00 AM Grace-Benson (lunch following worship) 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Grace-Sahuarita (supper at 5:00 PM) 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Grace-Tucson (supper at 6:00 PM)

Tuesday, December 24 2:00 PM Benson Christmas Worship 4:00 PM Grace-Sahuarita Children’s Christmas Service

5:30 PM Grace-Tucson Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship 6:00 PM Grace-Vail Christmas Candlelight Worship 7:00 PM Grace-Sahuarita Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Tuesday, December 31 All-Site New Year’s Eve Worship 5:30 PM Grace-Tucson Followed by dinner & fellowship

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Christmas Day Worship Wednesday, December 25 10:00 AM Grace-Sahuarita 10:00 AM Grace-Tucson

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 8 - December 15 SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism ............................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School............................................... 9:00a Worship Service ............................................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Choir Rehearsal following worship ..........................................

Annual Meeting & Lunch............................................... 12:00p

TUCSON Today Worship Services .............................................7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions....... 9:00a Adult Bible Study: ALA Presentation .............................. 9:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

TCM Bible Study............................................................. 7:00p

Wednesday Advent Worship Services.................................... 4:00 & 6:00p Advent Supper ................................................................ 5:00p

Tuesday Pastors’ Staff Meeting .................................................... 9:00a English Classes .............................................................. 6:30p

Thursday CLC Board Meeting ........................................................ 9:00a

Wednesday Advent Worship Services ................................10:00a & 7:00p Advent Supper ................................................................ 6:00p

Friday CLC Christmas Event ..................................................... 4:00p Sunday, December 15 Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism ............................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School............................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Choir Rehearsal following worship ..........................................

BENSON Today Worship Service .............................................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: Hebrews ............................................ 8:45a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Wednesday Advent Worship & Lunch .............................................. 10:00a Sunday, December 15 Worship Service with communion .................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: Hebrews ............................................ 8:45a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) ....................... 10:00a Sunday, December 15 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) ....................... 10:00a OFF-SITE EVENT Monday Pastors’ Circuit Meeting at Holy Cross ........................... 9:00a

Thursday NO Women’s Bible Study (resumes January 16) Ladies’ Fellowship Group ............................................. 10:15a Handbell Practice............................................................ 5:30p Worship Choir Practice ................................................... 6:45p Saturday Homebound Caroling...................................................... 9:00a Sunday, December 15 Worship Services with communion..................7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: ALA Presentation .............................. 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions....... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Mission to the Children Spanish Service & Fellowship .. 4:00p TCM Christmas Party ..................................................... 7:00p

VAIL Today Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics .................................... 9:00a Worship Service............................................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

Saturday Christmas for Kids .......................................................... 9:00a Teen Movie Night............................................................ 7:00p Sunday, December 15 Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics .................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ...................................................

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One Church. Four Locations.

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

Vicar Noah Nordlie

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke

Child Learning Center

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Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler

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

assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

Director—Laura Heiman

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke

Assistant Director—Jen Rickling

music@gracelutheransaz.org

Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail Benson

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

Vail

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Child Learning Center Mission Teachers Maddie Nordlie, Toddlers

mnordlie@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds

Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein

Theresa Pratt, Preschool

revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org

Office at Civano

Chris Leathers, Toddler/After School Care

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

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Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr

cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714

office@gracelutheransaz.org

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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.