THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
G E L C S , A F 2, 2025
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We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises, and as you offer him your thanks and praise.
The 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 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 hymnal. If you would like to worship from a hymnal today, you will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each row; however, you do not need to use a hymnal if you so choose, as everything needed for worship is printed in this worship folder.
OUR WORSHIP SERIES EPIPHANY MOMENTS
“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” When someone has an epiphany, it’s not that reality changed. The way they see that reality is what changed, for a deeper truth has been revealed. An epiphany is an “ a-ha!” moment causing us to look at things very differently.
In the Church Year, Epiphany is the season where we see Jesus begin his ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. In this season we will come to understand that when we have Jesus in our lives, it does not always mean our reality drastically changes. It simply means that we see reality differently (and better). Jesus always provides an abundance of epiphany moments.
In this season, our worship will follow this path:
January 12
Baptism Is the Cure for an Identity Crisis
January 19 God Delivers More than We Ask, Not Less
January 26
Rejection Is Not Proof of Failure
February 2 Popularity Is Not Proof of Success
February 9 The Least Qualified Are the First Sent
February 16 Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed
February 23 Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil with Good March 2 Glory Is Hidden In order to Be Revealed
WeÊwouldÊloveÊtheÊopportunityÊtoÊgetÊtoÊknowÊthoseÊworshipingÊwithÊusÊthisÊmorning!ÊPleaseÊfillÊoutÊtheÊ FriendshipÊRegisterÊlocatedÊinÊtheÊredÊfolderÊinÊyourÊrowÊandÊpassÊitÊalong.ÊThankÊyou!
+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME
OPENING HYMN Lord Jesus Christ, Our Savior King ChristianÊWorshipÊ899
PleaseÊstand
INVOCATION
Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
AsÊourÊserviceÊbegins,Ê theÊministerÊspeaksÊ theÊwordsÊspokenÊatÊ ourÊbaptismsÊandÊ makesÊtheÊsignÊofÊtheÊ cross,ÊmarkingÊusÊ anewÊasÊredeemedÊ childrenÊofÊGod.
Text: Johnold J. Strey, b. 1975 © 2001 Johnold J. Strey, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Henry K. Oliver, 1800–1885. Public domain.
PsalmÊ32:1-2
CONFESSION
Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed are they whose sin the Lord does not count against them.
Let us confess our sins to the Lord.
“ThereforeÊconfessÊ yourÊsinsÊtoÊeachÊotherÊ andÊprayÊforÊeachÊ otherÊsoÊthatÊyouÊmayÊ beÊhealed.”ÊJamesÊ5:16
ChristÊgaveÊtheÊ authorityÊtoÊforgiveÊ theÊsinsÊofÊpenitentÊ sinnersÊtoÊhisÊchurch:Ê
“WheneverÊyouÊ forgiveÊpeople’sÊsins,Ê theyÊareÊforgiven.”Ê JohnÊ20:23
MarkÊ10:47
KyrieÊisÊtheÊGreekÊwordÊ forÊLord.ÊTheÊ expressionÊ“Lord,ÊhaveÊ mercy”ÊisÊoneÊofÊtheÊ oldestÊworshipÊ responsesÊinÊtheÊ ChristianÊChurch.Ê
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.
SilenceÊforÊmeditationÊandÊreflection
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.
LORD, HAVE MERCY
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.
Kyrie
+ THE WORD +
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, look with mercy on our weaknesses, and in all our dangers and needs stretch out the right hand of your majesty to help and defend us; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
PleaseÊbeÊseated
ChristiansÊpraiseÊGodÊ byÊproclaimingÊtheÊ greatÊthingsÊheÊhasÊ doneÊtoÊaccomplishÊ ourÊrescueÊfromÊsin.Ê “GloryÊtoÊGodÊinÊtheÊ Highest”ÊhasÊbeenÊaÊ ChristianÊsongÊofÊ worshipÊsinceÊtheÊ fourthÊcentury.Ê
Text: Michael D. Schultz © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: William H. Monk. Public domain.
TheÊL calledÊ JeremiahÊtoÊfearlesslyÊ shareÊGod’sÊWord,Ê evenÊifÊwhatÊheÊsaidÊ madeÊhimÊunpopular.
This hymn continues on the next page.
4The word of the L came to me.
5 Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.
6But I said, “Ah, L God! I really do not know how to speak! I am only a child!”
7The L said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone to whom I send you and say whatever I command you. 8Do not be afraid of them, because I am with you, and I will rescue you, declares the L .”
9Then the L stretched out his hand and touched my mouth. The L said to me: There! I have now placed my words in your mouth.
10 Look, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and to tear down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
HYMN Preserve Your Word, O Savior ChristianÊWorshipÊ874
Text: tr. William J. Schaefer, 1891–1976, alt.; Andreas Gryphius, 1616–1664, abr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Leonhart Schröter, c. 1532–c. 1601. Public domain.
SECOND
READING
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
14As for you, continue in the things you have learned and about which you have become convinced. You know from whom you learned them 15and that from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, and for training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be complete, well equipped for every good work.
1I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom: 2Preach the word. Be ready whether it is convenient or not. Correct, rebuke, and encourage, with all patience and teaching. 3For there will come a time when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, because they have itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in line with their own desires. 4They will also turn their ears away from the truth and will turn aside to myths.
5As for you, keep a clear head in every situation. Bear hardship. Do the work of an evangelist. Fulfill your ministry.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PleaseÊstand
AÊtemptationÊforÊ spiritualÊteachersÊisÊtoÊ sayÊonlyÊwhatÊpeopleÊ wantÊtoÊhear,ÊequatingÊ personalÊpopularityÊ withÊsuccess.ÊSt.ÊPaulÊ givesÊyoungÊPastorÊ TimothyÊaÊdifferentÊ agenda.
WeÊstandÊoutÊofÊ respectÊforÊtheÊwordsÊ ofÊChrist,ÊourÊKing.
TheÊGospelÊ AcclamationÊpointsÊ towardÊtheÊwordsÊofÊ theÊGospel.Ê
JesusÊwasÊpopularÊinÊ Capernaum.ÊTheÊ peopleÊwantedÊhimÊtoÊ stayÊthereÊ permanently.ÊJesusÊ knewÊforÊhisÊmissionÊtoÊ beÊsuccessful,ÊheÊ neededÊtoÊproclaimÊ theÊgoodÊnewsÊinÊ otherÊtowns.
Alleluia. I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God, because that is why I was sent. Alleluia.
MatthewÊ6ÊandÊLukeÊ11Ê recordÊhowÊJesusÊ taughtÊhisÊdisciplesÊtoÊ pray.ÊWeÊuseÊhisÊ exampleÊprayerÊasÊpartÊ ofÊourÊpublicÊworship,Ê trustingÊthatÊheÊwillÊ hearÊandÊanswerÊourÊ prayers.
GOSPEL
Luke 4:38-44
38Jesus got up, left the synagogue, and went into Simon’s house. Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. They asked him to help her. 39He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them. 40As the sun was setting, they brought to him all who were sick with various diseases. He laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41Demons also came out of many people, crying out, “You are the Son of God!” He rebuked them and did not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
42When it was day, he went out to a deserted place. The crowds were looking for him. They went up to him and were trying to prevent him from leaving them. 43But he told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, because that is why I was sent.” 44And he continued to preach in the synagogues in the land of the Jews.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.
PleaseÊgreetÊthoseÊaroundÊyouÊandÊthenÊbeÊseated (10:00 AM) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
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.
Text: Mary A. Thomson, 1834–1923, abr., alt. Public domain.
Tune: Bruce R. Backer, b. 1929 © 1993 Bruce R. Backer, admin. Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
10:00 DuringÊtheÊ singingÊofÊthisÊhymn,Ê childrenÊagesÊ1-8ÊareÊ excusedÊtoÊattendÊ Children’sÊChurchÊinÊ theÊCLCÊBuilding.Ê ParentsÊcanÊpick-upÊ theirÊchildrenÊthereÊ followingÊtheÊservice.
SERMON 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Popularity Is Not Proof of Success
TheÊNiceneÊCreedÊwasÊ firstÊdevelopedÊinÊ325Ê atÊtheÊFirstÊCouncilÊofÊ Nicea.ÊItÊwasÊwrittenÊ toÊreaffirmÊtheÊBiblicalÊ teachingÊofÊtheÊdivinityÊ ofÊJesus,ÊGod’sÊSon.Ê LikeÊtheÊApostles’ÊandÊ AthanasianÊCreeds,ÊtheÊ NiceneÊCreedÊisÊaÊ confessionÊofÊwhatÊtheÊ BibleÊteaches.
PleaseÊstand
BriefÊintercessoryÊ prayersÊmayÊbeÊaddedÊ inÊaÊfittingÊplace.
CONFESSION OF FAITH
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human.
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.
PleaseÊbeÊseated
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Eternal Lord, give us peace as we ponder the good news that you forgive our sins in Christ. Lead us to see clearly the path you have laid out for us.
Work in us so that we believe and live the Word we have heard today.
Provide courage and compassion to all who preach and teach your Word. Fill them with a love like yours as they proclaim your grace to us and all people.
Move us to love all ministers of the Word wherever they serve.
Guard and guide the families of our congregation. Lead husbands and wives to love each other with commitment, respect, and patience. Help parents to grasp the eternal value of keeping their children close to Jesus all their lives. Grant joy to those who are single, and make them a blessing to others.
Protect us from the temptations that surround us; give us pure hearts and minds.
Provide wisdom and insight to those who make laws and set policies. Give us respect for those who protect us from crime. Lead us to value the rights of our fellow citizens and to defend those who cannot defend themselves.
Bless our land with peace and prosperity so that the gospel may be proclaimed to all.
Give us passion to share the story of your love with our family and friends. Overcome unbelief, and open the hearts of people everywhere to believe the good news that Jesus has forgiven their sins and opened the gates of heaven.
Fill us with joy over every sinner who repents and comes to trust in you.
Extend your healing power to those who are sick and suffering in body or mind. Give patience and compassion to all who care for the sick and dying.
Lift the eyes of the distressed to your love in Christ.
Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.
SilentÊprayer
Gracious God, you govern and direct all things and you love all people. Hear our prayers, spoken and silent, and answer them in your wisdom and grace.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
PleaseÊstand
TheÊPrefaceÊtoÊtheÊ SacramentÊisÊoneÊofÊ theÊoldestÊpartsÊofÊtheÊ ChristianÊliturgy,Ê datingÊbackÊtoÊtheÊfirstÊ century.ÊAsÊweÊ prepareÊtoÊreceiveÊ HolyÊCommunion,ÊweÊ areÊunitedÊwithÊtheÊ BodyÊofÊChrist,ÊinÊanÊ unbrokenÊbondÊwithÊ ChristiansÊthroughÊtheÊ millennia.
+ THE SACRAMENT + PREFACE
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lived among us as a human being and revealed his glory as your only Son, full of grace and truth. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:
TheÊProphetÊIsaiahÊwasÊ givenÊaÊvisionÊofÊ heaven,ÊwhereÊ seraphimÊpraisedÊGod.Ê InÊtheÊSanctus weÊ welcomeÊJesusÊwithÊ ourÊhosannasÊandÊ praise.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Sanctus
Text: Michael D. Schultz © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Adam Drese. Public domain.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Lord God, you are worthy to receive thanks and praise from all people. You created the world and all who live in it, and in your mercy you saved us. We give thanks to you for the grace of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Though in very nature God, he took the nature of a servant and became obedient to death, even death on a cross. He offered himself as a sacrifice for sin and redeemed us from its curse and penalty. He rescued us from the terrors of death and restored eternal life with you. He conquered our enemies and gained for us the kingdom of grace and glory.
Bless us as we receive your Son’s body and blood, and lead us to remember his suffering, death, and resurrection. Forgive our sins and fill us with the hope of new life in heaven. Hear our praise and receive our thanks as we worship you the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Amen.
AsÊheÊspeaksÊtheÊ WordsÊofÊInstitution,Ê theÊministerÊbothÊ proclaimsÊtheÊwordsÊofÊ JesusÊtoÊtheÊ congregationÊandÊsetsÊ apartÊtheÊbreadÊandÊ wineÊforÊthisÊspecialÊ use.ÊTheÊsignÊofÊtheÊ crossÊremindsÊusÊofÊ Christ’sÊdeath.
O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD Agnus Dei
JohnÊtheÊBaptistÊ pointedÊtoÊJesusÊandÊ said,Ê“BeholdÊtheÊ LambÊofÊGod,ÊwhoÊ takesÊawayÊtheÊsinÊofÊ theÊworld!”ÊWeÊsingÊ theÊAgnus Dei confidentÊthatÊJesusÊ hasÊborneÊourÊsinsÊandÊ freelyÊgivesÊusÊ forgivenessÊandÊpeaceÊ inÊtheÊSacrament.
PersonalÊprayersÊforÊ beforeÊandÊafterÊ communingÊareÊnowÊ availableÊonÊprintedÊ labelsÊonÊtheÊinsideÊ coverÊofÊtheÊhymnals.
PleaseÊbeÊseated DISTRIBUTION
TheÊBibleÊteachesÊthatÊtheÊLord’sÊSupperÊisÊaÊuniqueÊcommunionÊofÊChristÊandÊtheÊindividualÊbelieverÊ asÊwellÊasÊaÊcomingÊtogetherÊofÊpeopleÊwhoÊholdÊtoÊtheÊsameÊbeliefs.ÊBecauseÊofÊtheseÊScripturalÊ truths,ÊweÊpracticeÊMember Communion atÊGrace.ÊThoseÊwhoÊareÊconfirmedÊmembersÊofÊWisconsinÊ SynodÊcongregationsÊ(WELS)ÊareÊinvitedÊtoÊreceiveÊtheÊLord’sÊSupperÊwithÊus.Ê
IfÊyouÊareÊnotÊaÊWELSÊmemberÊbutÊhaveÊanÊinterestÊinÊreceivingÊHolyÊCommunion,ÊpleaseÊspeakÊwithÊ theÊpastorÊafterÊchurchÊtodayÊorÊatÊanotherÊtime.ÊWeÊareÊawareÊthatÊthereÊareÊaÊnumberÊofÊotherÊ teachingsÊaboutÊHolyÊCommunion,ÊandÊweÊwantÊitÊtoÊbeÊaÊblessingÊforÊyou,ÊsoÊweÊwouldÊlookÊ forwardÊtoÊsharingÊwithÊyouÊwhatÊGodÊsaysÊaboutÊthisÊSacrament.
PsalmÊ106:1
PleaseÊstand
1ÊCorinthiansÊ11:26
SPOKEN RESPONSES
+ THANKSGIVING +
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.
Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
CLOSING PRAYER
We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this saving gift. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
TheÊblessingÊofÊAaronÊ hasÊbeenÊspokenÊoverÊ God’sÊpeopleÊforÊoverÊ 3,500Êyears.ÊTheÊL said,Ê“InÊthisÊwayÊtheyÊ willÊputÊmyÊnameÊonÊ [them],ÊandÊIÊwillÊblessÊ them.”ÊNumbersÊ6:27
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.
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 10:00 AM 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
We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. There are 4 Gospels in the New Testament. Each one has a story to tell and a way to tell it. Christians are drawn to the works and words of Jesus. This study will focus the readers on the unique aspects of Mark’s Gospel and apply it to their daily lives. Vicar Noah is leading this entire study on Sunday mornings. 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 Sundays at 9:00 AM.
College Students - Groundhogs, Etc. is TONIGHT!
College students and non-students of college age, the first TCM Bible study of the semester is tonight at 7:00 PM in the Student Center. Come celebrate Groundhog Day with Groundhogs, Etc., a study and discussion of Superstition: Serious, Silly, or Soul-Threatening? There will be no TCM on February 9, but weekly Bible Studies on Sunday nights pick up after that. If you don’t have the TCM app for the schedule and other information, grab it from Apple or Google. Search WELS Tucson Campus Ministry.
Open Gym: Tuesday
Test your skills during our adults-only open gym every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at our Child Learning Center gymnasium in Sahuarita! This Tuesday, February 4, will be volleyball. Come for some friendly competition and bring a friend!
Wednesday Bible Study
We recently began a new Bible study called “Christians in Today’s World.” We live in a world that is quickly changing. Attacks on our family structure, advances in technology, political unrest and open hostility to God’s people is now rampant in our country and around the world. Can we help but wonder what our grandchildren and great grandchildren will experience? The purpose of this study is to take an insightful look at six areas of deep concern to God’s people today. The sessions are meant to give Christians an opportunity to understand the problem, discover what God has to say, and go forward with renewed hope in the Lord’s sovereignty. Pastor Heiman is leading this study in the church entryway on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church History Bible Study: Wednesday at Grace-Tucson
Join us on Wednesdays for our study of Church History. We are looking at the history of the Wisconsin Synod after World War I. Even if you haven’t attended this class before, you are always welcome! We study together in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM and repeat the same material at 7:00 PM. Join us for whichever time fits your schedule best!
Women’s Bible Study—The Apostle Peter: Thursday at Grace-Tucson
All ladies are invited to join Pastor Koehler for a study of the life of the Apostle Peter on Thursdays at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. This is the last of the series on The 12 Apostles, but you do not need to have participated in previous classes to join this one–it is entirely new.
CLC Family Date Night: Friday
Please join us THIS Friday, February 7, at 6:00 PM for a Family Date Night at our Child Learning Center! We will enjoy dinner and make memories doing a family activity and having fun in a photo booth! Don’t miss this great family opportunity!
Sahuarita Teen Group: February 9
The Sahuarita Teen Group will be assisting the CLC by tackling some projects around the building for a couple hours after worship next Sunday. No experience or tools necessary, just wear clothes that can get dirty. Lunch will be provided for all who come to help. This is a great way to give back to the teachers and students of our CLC.
Ladies’ Valentine Tea: February 15
Ladies from all Grace sites are invited to attend the Women of Grace Valentine’s Tea on Saturday, February 15, at 11:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall. We host this event for all the WELS ladies in Tucson. Amy Mueller from Redeemer will be our guest speaker, and she will tell us about her experience growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Grace ladies are invited to decorate and set a table, and any theme is welcome. We need ten tables set for 6-8 people. We also provide a large array of brunch/ lunch type food and desserts, and kitchen help is also needed. You are invited to sign up for any of these needs by contacting Adrienne Snavely or by calling the Grace Central Office. If you have any questions, please contact Adrienne Snavely at golong31@hotmail.com or 520-302-7840. We hope you can join us for this popular and fun event!
Ladies’ Fellowship Group: February 20
Ladies from all sites are invited to join the Ladies’ Fellowship Group for lunch at BJ’s (4270 N. Oracle Rd.) on Thursday, February 20. They’ll meet there at 11:15 AM. Ladies are asked to RSVP to Lois Thornton, (520)323-8772 or vthornto2@gmail.com, by Tuesday, February 18, so a reservation can be made. She can also answer any questions you may have.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grace Night at the Tucson Roadrunners: February 28
Join us for a fun night with the Tucson Roadrunners hockey team! We’ll attend the game together on Friday, February 28, at 7:00 PM. This is also Faith & Family Night! Tickets are $25 each and include a Faith & Family t-shirt. Our group will be recognized on the scoreboard and there will be a photo op on the ice following the game. Tickets can be purchased by using the QR code on the right, by contacting Eric Hanson (520-664-6626 or hansonee2@yahoo.com), or Jake Whorley with the Roadrunners (520-372-8532 or jacob.whorley@tucsonroadrunners.com). We hope to see you there!
LWMS Spring Rally: April 5
Ladies, mark your calendars for the LWMS Grand Canyon East Circuit Spring Rally being held at Grace-Sahuarita on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served at 1:00 PM. Presentations include Aaron Wakeman from Friends Network (formerly Friends of China and Friends of Vietnam) and Vicar Noah Nordlie who will explain the vicar program and what his responsibilities and opportunities have been at a home mission. For more information and to register online, please go to grandcanyonlwms.org. There are also registration forms in the church entryway.
New Year - New Giving Opportunity!
Grace-Sahuarita has been gifted $30,000 toward additional mesquite church furniture, tables and chairs for the gym, a shed to hold tables and chairs, and landscaping between the church and CLC. In order to complete all of these projects, we’d like to raise an additional $30,000 in special gifts. Envelopes and information are available in the church entryway.
Vicar in Mission Setting
Grace is once again requesting a Vicar in Missions to serve under Pastor Heiman at our Sahuarita location. The congregational cost is $25,000 for the 2025-2026 school year ($15,000 in 2025 and $10,000 in 2026). We are looking to cover this cost with special offerings. You will find envelopes for this purpose on the church entryway.
Food Drive for Mission to the Children
Mission to the Children is collecting some essentials for the families they serve in South Tucson. The items will be distributed at their February 16 Spanish worship service so please try to have you donations here by February 9. Items needed are: rice, dry pinto beans, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, flour, sugar, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry soap, shampoo, floor cleaner, and Walmart gift cards for perishable items. These items can be left in the box in the church entryway. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Scheuerlein at (520)820-2016. Let’s do our best to help out!
Grow in Grace Class
Would you like to learn more about our risen Savior Jesus, 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 Pastor Heiman or Vicar Nordlie, or register your interest at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/GIG.
SAHUARITA
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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 February 2 - February 9
Worship Services with communion 7:45 a & 10:00a
Adult Bible Study: Gospel of Mark ..................................9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Fellowship following worship
Tuesday Adult Open Gym Volleyball 7:00p
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: Christians in Today’s World 10:00a
Friday CLC Family Date Night 6:00p
Sunday, February 9
Worship Services............................................7:45a & 10:00a
Adult Bible Study: Gospel of Mark 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Fellowship following worship
Sahuarita Teen Group ..................................................11:00a
BENSON
Today
Worship Service with communion...................................7:30a
Adult Bible Study: Hebrews 8:45a Fellowship following worship
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: Idol Worship.....................................10:00a
Sunday, February 9
Worship Service 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, February 9
Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a
Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) 10:00a
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TUCSON
Worship Services with communion 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour......................................................8:45a Adult Bible Study: Triumph of Grace 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions 9:00a Fellowship following worship TCM Bible Study.............................................................7:00p
Baby Shower for Erin Miller 11:00a
February 9
Services.............................................7:45a & 10:00a
Bible Hour 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Triumph of Grace 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) 9:00a Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Big Questions ......9:00a Fellowship following worship NO TCM Bible Study (resumes February 16)
VAIL
Today
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................10:00a Fellowship following worship
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians 6:30p
Sunday, February 9
Adult Bible Study: Timely Topics 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Fellowship following worship...................................................
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.
One Church. Four Locations.
Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911.
Grace-Tucson and Central Office
830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520)623-6633 office@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org
Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org
Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail
Benson
451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602
Vail
Worshipping at Esmond Station Elementary 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein revsas@gracelutheransaz.org Office at Civano 10501 E. Seven Generations Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 (520)848-4631
Prayer Group Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Sahuarita
75 W. Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520)578-3538
Pastor Ryan A. Heiman revrah@gracelutheransaz.org
Vicar Noah Nordlie vicnpn@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center (520)848-4630 receptionist@gracelutheransaz.org GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com
Director—Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org
Assistant Director—Jen Rickling jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org
Child Learning Center Mission Teachers
Maddie Nordlie, Toddlers mnordlie@gracelutheransaz.org
Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org
Theresa Pratt, Preschool tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org
Chris Leathers, Toddler/After School Care cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org
Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr cinda@gracelutheransaz.org office@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714
Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a group of nearly 400,000 men, women, and children in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada united by a common faith in Christ's saving love. We are committed to a common calling encouraging each other in our faith and sharing God's gift of a Savior with the rest of the world.