3-19-23 Grace-Tucson Worship Folder

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

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.

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WORSHIP NOTES

We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises, and as you offer him your thanks and praise.

The 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 live-streaming.

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 OUR GREATEST NEEDS

What do you really need right now? To answer that question, one must first define what a “need” is. We understand that a “need” is greater than a “want.” If you lack something you want, life goes on just fine. If you lack something you need, that presents a problem. Thus, to correctly answer that question, “What do you really need right now,” ultimately one must understand their greatest problems.

Mankind’s greatest problems are universal. We all live under the curse of sin. That sin makes us utterly helpless in our natural state. Natural man is confused, unable to make sense of life. Left in sin, man is doomed to death, and not just physical death. After one’s heart stops comes another type of death that is infinitely worse, an eternal nightmare.

Lent is the season of the Church Year where we wrestle with our greatest needs. Lent also demonstrates that in Christ, all our greatest needs are met. Here is what the Spirit makes clear this season. If you lack Christ, you have nothing. If you have Christ, you have everything you truly need.

OUR THEME FOR TODAY SIGHT FOR THE BLIND

We know that unbelief will have consequences in the future eternal separation from God. But unbelief also has consequences now. It makes you blind, in a sense. The unbeliever is unable to see the world as it really is. That which is harmful the unbeliever considers good; that which is good he considers meaningless. The unbeliever cannot see the danger that lurks behind temptation. He cannot see the blessing contained in God's Word. The unbeliever cannot see the tragic fate that lies in his future, and he certainly cannot see the Savior.

The Old Testament said that restoration of sight to the blind was one of the works of the Messiah. In his ministry, Jesus healed those who were physically blind. But even if our eyes work just fine, we still need Jesus to give us spiritual vision. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Christ comes to shine his light into our darkened eyes that we might see him and live. Jesus meets our greatest needs. He provides sight for the spiritually blind.

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP +

OPENING HYMN I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Christian Worship 713

The vocalist (7:45) or children (10:00) will sing stanza 1. Please join in singing the remainder of the hymn.

Please stand INVOCATION

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

Congregation: Amen.

CONFESSION OF SINS

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.

Almighty and merciful Father, we have strayed from your ways like lost sheep.

We have followed what we have devised and desired in our hearts. We have offended you and sinned against your holy law. We have done those things that we should not have done, and we have not done those things that we should have done. Have mercy on us, Lord!

Spare us, forgive us, and restore us, according to your promises in Christ Jesus.

Silence for meditation and reflection

God, our merciful Father, has forgiven all our sins. He sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer and Savior. Jesus paid the penalty for our guilt by his death on the cross and freed us from death by his resurrection from the grave. We have peace with God now and forever.

Amen.

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Kathleen Thomerson, Mark Sedio, David M. Cherwien

Amazing Grace Susan

W. Henry

During this Lenten season, we are using The Service Setting

One from the hymnal (p. 154 and following) as our order of worship.

Psalm 32:1-2

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

Kyrie is the Greek word for Lord. The expression “Lord, have mercy” is one of the oldest worship responses in the Christian Church. The minister will sing the italicized words. The congregation responds by singing “Lord, have mercy” and the final “Amen.”

Minister: In peace let us pray to the Lord.

Congregation:

For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

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.

For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

+ THE WORD +

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus Christ, by your almighty power you opened the eyes of the blind and showed yourself to them. Turn our eyes away from worthless things, and lead us to love you sincerely; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest), which we often sing following the Kyrie, is traditionally omitted during the season of Lent, as our rejoicing is more muted and quiet during this season. We look forward with joyful anticipation to Easter Day when our most jubilant songs of praise will return.

FIRST READING

14 I have been silent for a long time. I have kept still. I have restrained myself. But now, like a woman giving birth, I will scream. I will gasp and pant.

15 I will dry up mountains and hills. I will make all their grass wither. I will turn rivers into islands. I will dry up pools.

16 I will lead the blind on a way they do not know. Along paths they do not know I will direct them. Ahead of them I will turn darkness into light and rough places into level ground. These are the things I will accomplish for them. I will not abandon them.

17 They will be turned back and completely disgraced those who trust in an idol, those who say to molten images, “You are our gods.”

Isaiah 42:14-21

God promises to lead the blind to safety and turn their darkness to light.

This reading continues on the next page.

Amen.

Please be seated

This setting of Psalm 27 does not appear in the hymnal. Rather, it was included in the Christian Worship Psalter which was released in 2021 in connection with the blue hymnal. We will sing this psalm together today.

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You deaf ones, listen! You blind ones, watch carefully so that you can see!

19 Who is as blind as my servant? Who is as deaf as my messenger whom I sent? Who is as blind as my associate, as blind as the servant of the L ?

20 You, Israel, see many things, but you do not observe. Israel opens his ears, but he does not hear.

21 Because of his own righteousness, the L was pleased to make his law great and glorious.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM OF THE DAY O Lord, You Are My Light Christian Worship Psalter 27B

SECOND READING Ephesians 5:8-14

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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, 9 for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. 10 Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord, 11 and do not participate in fruitless deeds of darkness. Instead, expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to mention the things that are done by people in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes things visible. 14 Therefore it is said, “Awake, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Please stand

Those who have seen the light of Christ strive to leave deeds of darkness behind.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Refrain (ALL):

Hebrews 12:2

The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.

Vocalist: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

Refrain (ALL)

Jesus miraculously enables a man who had been born blind to see the Christ both physically and spiritually.

1 As Jesus was passing by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”

3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that God’s works might be revealed in connection with him. 4 I must do the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the World.”

6 After saying this, Jesus spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and spread the mud on the man’s eyes. 7 “Go,” Jesus told him, “wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So he went and washed, and came back seeing.

13 They brought this man who had been blind to the Pharisees. 14 Now it was a Sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. 15 So the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight.

“He put mud on my eyes,” the man told them. “I washed, and now I see.”

16 Then some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God because he does not keep the Sabbath.” Others were saying, “How can a sinful man work such miraculous signs?”

There was division among them, 17 so they said to the blind man again, “What do you say about him, because he opened your eyes?”

The man replied, “He is a prophet.”

34 They answered him, “You were entirely born in sinfulness! Yet you presume to teach us?” And they threw him out.

35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out. When he found him, he asked, “Do you believe in the Son of God?”

36 “Who is he, sir,” the man replied, “that I may believe in him?”

37 Jesus answered, “You have seen him, and he is the very one who is speaking with you.”

38 Then he said, “Lord, I believe!” and he knelt down and worshipped him.

39 Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, in order that those who do not see will see, and those who do see will become blind.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise be to you, O Christ.

Jesus Gives Us True Sight

Please stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Nicene Creed was first developed in 325 at the First Council of Nicea. It was written to reaffirm the Biblical teaching of the divinity of Jesus, God’s Son. Like the Apostles’ and Athanasian Creeds, the Nicene Creed is a confession of what the Bible teaches.

Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

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.

Silent prayer

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.

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!

OFFERTORY:

There Is a Redeemer Melody Green, Phillip Keveren

Please stand

+ THE SACRAMENT +

PREFACE Christian Worship 165

Minister: The Lord be with you.

Congregation:

Lift up your hearts.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

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 brought the gift of salvation to all people by his death on the tree of the cross so that the devil, who overcame us by a tree, would in turn by a tree be overcome. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

The minister will sing the italicized words. The congregation responds by singing the bolded lines.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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

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

Amen.

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.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

Amen.

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD (Agnus Dei) Christian Worship 169

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.

As he speaks the Words of Institution, the minister both proclaims the words of Jesus to the congregation and sets apart the bread and wine for this special use. The sign of the cross reminds us of Christ’s death.

Gluten-free communion wafers and grape juice are available for those who for health or medical reason require it. Please see page 15 for additional details.

DISTRIBUTION

The Bible teaches that the Lord’s Supper is a unique communion of Christ and the individual believer as well as a coming together of people who hold to the same beliefs. Because of these Scriptural truths, we practice Member Communion at Grace. Those who are confirmed members of Wisconsin Synod congregations (WELS) are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper with us.

If you are not a WELS member but have an interest in receiving Holy Communion, please speak with the pastor after church today or at another time. We are aware that there are a number of other teachings about Holy Communion, and we want it to be a blessing for you, so we would look forward to sharing with you what God says about this Sacrament.

This song appears as Hymn 665 in our blue hymnal. These words nicely summarize Martin Luther’s discussion on the institution and blessings of Holy Communion as outlined in his Small Catechism.

CHOIR ANTHEM What Is This Bread

What is this bread? Christ’s body risen from the dead: this bread we break, this life we take, was crushed to pay for our release. O taste and see the Lord is peace.

What is this wine? The blood of Jesus shed for mine; the cup of grace brings his embrace of life and love until I sing! O taste and see the Lord is King.

So who am I, that I should live and he should die under the rod? My God, my God, why have you not forsaken me? O taste and see the Lord is free.

Yet is God here? Oh, yes! By Word and promise clear, in mouth and soul he makes us whole Christ, truly present in this meal. O taste and see the Lord is real.

Is this for me? I am forgiven and set free! I do believe that I receive his very body and his blood. O taste and see the Lord is good.

COMMUNION MUSIC:

PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION (For private meditation)

Sandra Eithun

Lord Jesus, you have invited me to come and receive your holy Sacrament. I believe that in the bread and wine you give me your true body and blood to eat and drink. Forgive my sins and nourish my faith through this precious meal. I long for the comfort that comes with your promises; I yearn for the assurance of your faithful love. Bless me now as I receive you by faith. Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (For private meditation)

Thank you, dear Savior, for nourishing my faith with the Sacrament of your body and blood. Lift my heart with your forgiveness, renew my confidence in your grace, empower my love for others, and lead me to long for the eternal banquet of heaven. Amen.

Text: Frederic W. Baue, b. 1946 © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199

SPOKEN RESPONSES

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.

Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

CLOSING PRAYER

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.

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

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

CLOSING HYMN—In Peace and Joy I Now Depart Christian Worship 949

The choir will sing stanza 1. Please join in singing the remainder of the hymn.

POSTLUDE MUSIC: Amazing Grace Jim Brickman

Psalm 106:1 1 Corinthians 11:26

Holy Communion

We provide gluten-free communion wafers for those with wheat allergy, gluten-sensitivity, or celiac disease. These wafers are stored and handled separately to avoid cross-contamination. They are “bread” as Scripture requires and are consecrated along with the rest of the bread. For those requiring gluten-free wafers, please take one from the stand located at the front rail as you approach for communion. Simply hold it so that the pastor can see it at the time of distribution. Grape juice is available for those who for health or medical reason require it instead of wine. Please speak with a pastor about providing grape juice for you on future Sundays.

Today we are distributing Holy Communion in “tables.” The ushers will direct members forward by the side aisles. Groups of about ten will be guided toward the center aisle and will line up to receive the elements together. After each table communes, the pastor will offer a blessing and dismiss the group to return by the center aisle.

To aid in your personal preparation for Holy Communion, a list of Christian Questions can be found on pages 295-296 in the hymnal. These were prepared by Martin Luther for those intending to receive the Sacrament.

Altar Flowers

The flowers beautifying our altar today have been given by Rick and Molly Street in celebration of their daughter Mindy’s birthday.

Fellowship

Following the service this morning, you are invited to join us in the courtyard for drinks and snacks. We thank Eric and Erika Hanson for hosting this week. The next available dates to host are April 23 and 30. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Easter Lilies

If you would like to purchase an Easter lily to beautify worship on Easter Sunday (April 9), please sign up on the sheet in the side entrance to church or in the Fellowship Hall. You may also contact the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633 or office@gracelutheransaz.org. Each lily is $14 and can be taken home after the 10:00 AM service. Please make checks payable to “Grace Lutheran Church,” put it in an envelope marked “Easter Lily,” and place it in the offering plate or bring it to the church office.

Those Assisting in Worship This Morning

Preacher Pastor Nathan Kassulke

Worship Leader.....................................................................................................Pastor Tim Patoka

Accompanist Kathy Parra

Vocalist ......................................................................................................................Naomi Kassulke

Choir Director Paul Kassulke

Choir Accompanist ..........................................................................................................Jim Bakken

Instrumentalists Katie Patoka, Beth Kassulke

Greeters .............................................................................................

Bill and Lisa Toben (10:00 AM)

Communion Prep Kay Kassulke, Erika Hanson

Sound and Recording Techs..................................Jeremy Snavely, Danny Koehler, Sam Kassulke

Banner Committee Nadine Rentschler, Jeanette O’Donald, Sandy Weir

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Grow In Grace is the name of our Bible Information Class, an overview of what the Bible teaches that we use as a course for adults who may be interested in membership at Grace. The young people in our Confirmation Classes learn the same material in a slightly different way. Is it time for a review? Do you have questions that you have been waiting to ask? Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall as we consider portions of our Grow In Grace Class and look at why we teach what we do. The current focus of our class is the work of the Holy Spirit.

Tucson Campus Ministry Bible Study: TONIGHT

Who exactly is Jesus? Why does he deserve our utmost attention and devotion? Join us at TCM continues its “Who Is Jesus?” Bible study as we page through the Gospel of Mark. This Sunday, we’ll see how Jesus rights the religious and so corrects our priorities in life. TCM Bible Study meets in the TCM Student Center at 7 PM. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Midweek Lenten Services: Wednesday

Wednesday midweek Lenten services are being held at Grace-Benson, Grace-Sahuarita, and Grace -Tucson through March 29. You are also invited to join us for a Lenten Supper each Wednesday here at Grace-Tucson at 6:00 PM.

The theme of our midweek services is “His Final Steps.” This series ponders the significance of the people and places on Jesus’ final steps to the cross and, three days later, his first steps from the tomb. The sermons and service themes will rotate among the various sites on the Wednesdays in March, so worshipers who attend more than one site could hear a sermon repeated. Please see the schedule below for this Wednesday, March 22.

Grace-Benson 10 AM Lenten Worship

“His Final Steps Led to a Dinner Celebration” Lunch to follow

Grace-Sahuarita 10 AM & 6 PM Lenten Worship “His Final Steps Led to His Father’s House”

Grace-Tucson 10 AM & 7 PM Lenten Worship “His Final Steps Led to Some Greeks”

6 PM Light Supper

Women’s Bible Study Update

The Thursday Women’s Bible Study held here at Grace-Tucson will be on a break until sometime after Easter. They plan to resume the Prepared to Answer book when classes begin again. Please watch for an announcement at that time about a start date.

St. Croix Mission Trip at Grace

This week we are happy to host Pastor Enter and students from St. Croix Lutheran Academy in West St. Paul, Minnesota. They will be in Arizona for about a week working with Pastors Heiman and Scheuerlein at our Sahuarita and Vail locations doing canvassing for Easter and other activities.

TCM Mini Golf Outing: Friday

See if you can get a hole-in-one during TCM’s mini golf outing this Friday, March 24, at 7:00 PM! We will hit the links at Tucson’s premiere mini golf venue, Golf N’ Stuff, with you and your college-aged friends. The cost is free, but RSVPs are required by Wednesday, March 22, to Campus Pastor Tim at welstcm@welstcm.com.

LWMS Spring Rally: Saturday

The LWMS Spring Rally is scheduled for this Saturday, March 25, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (241 N. Harrison Rd., Tucson, AZ) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Pastor John Holtz will be presenting on WELS World Mission work in Africa and the Native American Missions in Arizona. Pastor Simon Duoth will also present on “The Struggles of South Sudanese in the United States and Africa.” Registration may be done online at grandcanyonlwms.org or by filling out the form available on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. You may also register in person on Saturday.

Redeemer Lutheran 3rd Annual Golf Tournament: Saturday

Redeemer’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Quarry Pines Golf Club THIS Saturday, March 25. Check-in begins at 6:15 AM and tee time is 7:00 AM. Your registration fee includes a full morning of golf (cart included), lunch, and two drinks. Many raffle baskets will also be available to win! Proceeds from this event will help provide updated technology for the Redeemer classrooms. Spots are still available! Get your registration in ASAP! Contact the Grace Central Office for a registration form or call (520-623-6633) and it can be emailed to you.

Call Meeting: March 26

A Call Meeting will be held next Sunday, March 26, at noon at Grace-Sahuarita to call a Mission teacher for our Child Learning Center. Lunch will be provided.

Easter for Kids: April 1

All children 3 years old through grade 5 are invited to attend Easter for Kids in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 1, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We will make crafts, sing songs, and learn the Easter account. Older siblings are welcome to participate and volunteer. Families are invited to stay after for an Easter egg hunt. There are invitations at each of the church doors and in the Fellowship Hall to use for inviting your friends and family. Please register at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/E4K. Questions? Contact Pastor Patoka.

Easter Invites

Do you have friends or family that you would like to invite to our Easter services on April 9? We have postcards available at both church doors and in the Fellowship Hall for you to use. Please take as many as you would like.

Fiesta Sahuarita: April 15

Grace will once again have a booth at Fiesta Sahuarita! This free event takes place from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 15, at Anamax Recreation Center (17501 Camino De Las Quintas). Come out and enjoy vendors, food trucks, live music, a kids water zone, and a drone show after dark! We are looking for volunteers to help with our booth. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Heiman at (520)999-0245 or RevRAH@GraceLutheranSAZ.org.

CLC Charity Golf Tournament April 24

Do you enjoy golf? Join us on Monday, April 24, for the 4th annual CLC Charity Golf Tournament! Beginning at 1:00 PM, golfers will participate in a 4-person scramble golf tournament at Desert Hills Private Golf Club in Green Valley. Our goal for this big event is to raise funds for the It Takes the Community Scholarship Fund to benefit our community families in need of child care. Go to www.ItTakestheCommunity.com to register for this event, either as a team ($400) or individual golfer ($125). If you know of any businesses that might be interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Connie Hiles at (763) 439-7577 or conniehiles@gmail.com.

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 Ÿ March 19 – March 26

Stay Up to Date

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Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org

Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry) revtlp@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Pastor Ryan A. Heiman revrah@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Office Manager Jen Rickling Office Assistant Shirley Zanotti

Director Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org

Grace-Benson

451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602

Grace-Vail

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

Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein revsas@gracelutheransaz.org

Office at Civano

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

Prayer Group Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler assistant@gracelutheransaz.org

Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org

Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr office@gracelutheransaz.org

Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a group of nearly 400,000 men, women, and children in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada united by a common faith in Christ's saving love.

We are committed to a common calling encouraging each other in our faith and sharing God's gift of a Savior with the rest of the world.

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