5-19-24 Grace-Sahuarita Worship Folder

THE DAY OF PENTECOST

E L C S , A M 19, 2024

WORSHIP NOTES

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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. You will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each row. Most of the worship service is printed in this worship folder. You will be asked to open your hymnal to sing the final hymn today.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES RESURRECTION REALITY

St. Paul writes, “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:20). Big word: Indeed! Paul is stressing that we must not think of Jesus’ resurrection like a happy ending to another epic fable. The resurrection is not legend. It really happened. Easter is not just a holiday. Easter is history. On time’s infinite line, Jesus’ resurrection is the punctiliar moment that defines reality for us all. If Christ remained dead, he is a fraud and failure. But Christ has indeed been raised. So, the reality: Jesus is exactly what he claimed to be the Son of God, our Lord and Savior. If Christ remained dead, then the grave is the final, ugly, rotten end of us all. But Christ has indeed been raised. So, the reality is Jesus’ resurrection proves that “all will be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). The reality of the resurrection does not just change our future, but the way we look at life now.

The greatest theologian of the early church, Augustine, called the season of Easter “a joyful week of weeks” seven wonderful weeks, each seven glorious days long. In this glorious season, let us meditate upon the breath-taking implications of the resurrection reality.

Our worship during this season is following these themes:

Second Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Living Lord Gives Proof and Peace

We Have a Meaningful Message to Share

The Risen Savior Provides Good Shepherding

The Living Lord Produces Active Faith

Jesus’ Business Is Love; Therefore, So Is Ours

Ascension of Our Lord Christ’s Ascension Means He Is Closer Than Ever

The Festival of Pentecost

Christ Has Not Left Us Alone

+ ORDER OF WORSHIP +

TheÊJewishÊFeastÊofÊWeeksÊorÊFeastÊofÊHarvestÊwasÊtheÊjoyfulÊgivingÊthanksÊandÊofferingsÊtoÊtheÊLordÊforÊtheÊ newÊgrainÊofÊtheÊsummerÊwheatÊharvest.ÊThisÊisÊoneÊofÊthreeÊmajorÊfestivalsÊforÊwhichÊJewsÊtravelledÊtoÊ JerusalemÊtoÊcelebrate.ÊItÊwasÊcelebratedÊ7ÊweeksÊ(49Êdays)ÊafterÊPassover.ÊTheÊGreekÊwordÊforÊitÊisÊ PENTECOST,ÊmeaningÊ50,ÊsinceÊitÊisÊcelebratedÊonÊtheÊ50thÊday.ÊPentecostÊhasÊbecomeÊforÊChristiansÊaÊdayÊtoÊ celebrateÊtheÊworkÊofÊtheÊHolyÊSpiritÊbecauseÊofÊtheÊspecialÊblessingsÊheÊgaveÊtoÊtheÊChurchÊonÊthatÊdayÊ shortlyÊafterÊChrist’sÊresurrectionÊandÊascension.Ê

WELCOME INVOCATION

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

Congregation: Amen.

HYMN RESPONSE—O Holy Spirit, Enter In ChristianÊWorshipÊ590

GenesisÊ1:1

JobÊ33:4

PsalmÊ139:7-8

DIALOGUE FOR PENTECOST

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

GenesisÊ6:3

PsalmÊ6:1

PsalmÊ6:2

PsalmÊ6:4

JohnÊ20:23

JohnÊ3:5-6

The Lord said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever.”

O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.

Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

Jesus said to his disciples, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

No one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

IsaiahÊ61:1

RomansÊ8:1-2

2ÊCorinthiansÊ3:17

AntiphonÊforÊ Pentecost

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia!

PleaseÊbeÊseated

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray.

Holy Spirit, God and Lord, come to us this joyful day with your sevenfold gift of grace. Rekindle in our hearts the holy fire of your love that in a true and living faith we may tell abroad the glory of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Father, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Michael Schirmer, 1606–1673, abr., adapt. Tune: Philipp Nicolai, 1556–1608, alt. Text and tune: Public domain.

+ HOLY BAPTISM +

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded Baptism when he said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

In the Gospel of Mark we hear:

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

All of us are born into this world with a deep need for Baptism. From our parents we inherit a sinful nature; we are without true fear of God and true faith in God and are condemned to eternal death. But while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. He took away our sin by giving his life on the cross. In Baptism, he clothes us with the robe of his righteousness and gives us a new life.

RITE OF BAPTISM

[Name], I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Receive the sign of the cross on the head and heart (+) to mark you as one redeemed by Christ the crucified.

The almighty God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given you the new birth of water and the Spirit and has forgiven all your sins. May he strengthen you with his grace all the days of your life. Peace be with you.

EXHORTATIONS

TheÊministerÊaddressesÊtheÊparents:

Richard and Emily, our Lord Jesus Christ, in instituting Baptism, not only commanded that children should be baptized, but that they should be taught to obey everything he has commanded us. I therefore ask you:

Do you intend to bring up your children in the way of the Lord and to instruct them in the truths of God’s saving Word so that they may grow in faith, serve God with Christian lives, and remain in their baptismal grace all the days of their lives? If you are willing to do so, answer: “Yes, and I ask God to help me.”

Yes, and I ask God to help me.

MatthewÊ28:18-20

MarkÊ10:13-16

TheÊministerÊaddressesÊtheÊcongregation:

Brothers and sisters in Christ, these children have been baptized into the family of believers, the holy Christian Church. It is our privilege and responsibility to care for the children of our congregation, to remember them in our prayers, to encourage their parents in their God-given work, and to demonstrate a Christian life. If you are willing to do so, answer: “Yes, and we ask God to help us.”

Yes, and we ask God to help us.

PRAYER

Let us pray.

We give thanks, most merciful Father, that you have received Maddex, Aniston, and Rheese as your own children and made them members of Christ’s body, the church. Now, we pray, grant to them and to all your church on earth that, being dead to sin, we may live to righteousness and, being buried with Christ into his death, we may also share in his resurrection, so that, with all your saints, we may inherit eternal life; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

+ RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS +

TheÊministerÊaddressesÊtheÊnewÊmembers:

Friends in Christ,

After a review and instruction in the simple teachings of the Bible and our Lutheran church, you have requested to become members of this congregation. You have come to worship today to confess your unity with us and to take your place as a part of this faith community. I now ask you:

Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? If so, answer: I do. I do.

Do you believe that the teachings of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and this congregation, as you have come to know them, are faithful to the Word of God? If so, answer: I do.

I do.

Do you desire to remain faithful to the teachings of Christ, be diligent in the use of God’s Word and sacraments, and lead a godly life as the Lord gives you strength? If so, answer: I do, and I ask God to help me.

I do, and I ask God to help me.

Is it your desire to join us in worship and mission and support this work with your prayers and gifts? If so, answer: It is, and I ask God to help me.

It is, and I ask God to help me.

With sincere joy we welcome you as members of Grace Lutheran Church.

TheÊministerÊaddressesÊtheÊcongregation:

Brothers and sisters,

As we welcome Richard and Emily to our Christian family, I encourage you in the name of Jesus to keep them in your minds, hold them in your hearts, and pray for them again and again. Show them the face of friendship and offer them a hand of support. Encourage them with your “works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

PRAYER

We pray.

Gracious Father, we thank you for leading Richard and Emily to desire to become members of our congregation and for giving them joy to confess their faith to us. Guide us with your wisdom as we worship and work together. Mold our minds and hearts in a single Christ-like will so that we may be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The peace of Christ be with us all. Amen.

EphesiansÊ4:12-13

RomansÊ12:12

TheÊLordÊallowsÊEzekielÊ toÊseeÊthatÊtheÊSpiritÊ wouldÊgiveÊthatÊ prophet’sÊwordsÊtheÊ powerÊtoÊraiseÊtheÊ deadÊtoÊlife.

FIRST READING

+ THE WORD +

Ezekiel 37:1-14

1 The hand of the L was upon me. He brought me out by the Spirit of the L and set me down in the middle of a valley, which was full of bones. 2 He had me pass through them and go all over among them. There were very many on the valley floor, and they were very dry.

3 He said to me, “Son of man, can these dry bones live?” I answered, “L God, you know.” 4 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the L .’”

5 This is what the L God says to these bones.

I am about to make breath enter you so that you will live. 6 I will attach tendons to you. I will put flesh back on you. I will cover you with skin and put breath in you, and you will live. Then you will know that I am the L .

7 So I prophesied as I had been commanded, and as I was prophesying there was a noise, a rattling, as the bones came together, one bone connecting to another. 8 As I watched, tendons were attached to them, then flesh grew over them, and skin covered them. But there was no breath in them.

9 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the wind. Prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind that this is what the L God says. From the four winds, come, O wind, and breathe into these slain so that they may live.”

10 So I prophesied as he commanded me. Breath entered them, and they came back to life. They stood on their feet, a very, very large army.

11 Then he said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They are saying, ‘Our bones are dried up. Our hope is lost. We have been completely cut off.’ 12 Therefore, prophesy and say to them that this is what the L God says. My people, I am going to open your graves and raise you up from your graves and bring you back to the soil of Israel. 13 Then you will know that I am the L , when I open your graves and raise you up from your graves, O my people. 14 I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live. I will settle you on your own land, and you will know that I, the L , have spoken, and I have done it, declares the L .”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Text: tr. Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813–1896, alt.; Heinrich Held, 1620–1659, abr. Tune: attr. Johann Christoph Bach, 1642–1702, Neu-vermehrtesÊ.Ê.Ê.ÊGesangbuch, 3rd ed., Meiningen, 1693, alt. Text and tune: Public domain.

TheÊDayÊofÊPentecostÊ wasÊtheÊfulfillmentÊofÊ God’sÊpromiseÊtoÊpourÊ outÊhisÊSpirit.

TheÊthirdÊhourÊofÊtheÊ dayÊwouldÊbeÊ9:00ÊAM.

Joel2:28-32

1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

2 Suddenly a sound like the rushing of a violent wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw divided tongues that were like fire resting on each one of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, since the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak fluently.

5 Now there were godly Jewish men from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 When this sound was heard, a crowd came together and was confused, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 They were completely baffled and said to each other, “Look, are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them speaking in his own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, and of Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya around Cyrene; visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes; 11 Cretans and Arabs we hear them declaring in our own languages the wonderful works of God.” 12 They were all amazed and perplexed. They kept saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocked them and said, “They are full of new wine.”

14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and spoke loudly and clearly to them: “Men of Judea, and all you residents of Jerusalem, understand this, and listen closely to my words. 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only the third hour of the day. 16 On the contrary, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 This is what God says will happen in the last days: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.

18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

19 I will show wonders in the sky above, and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and a rising cloud of smoke.

20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.

21 And this will happen: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Antiphon for Pentecost Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

GOSPEL John 15:26-27; 16:4-11

26 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father he will testify about me. 27 And you also are going to testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

4 “ I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

5 “But now I am going away to him who sent me, and not one of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 Yet because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth: It is good for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; 11 about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.”

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

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE & GREETING

WhileÊtheÊchildrenÊareÊcomingÊforwardÊpleaseÊgreetÊyourÊneighborÊandÊfillÊoutÊtheÊFriendshipÊ RegisterÊlocatedÊinÊtheÊredÊfolderÊinÊyourÊrowÊandÊpassÊitÊalong.ÊThankÊyou!

TheÊGospelÊ AcclamationÊpointsÊ towardÊtheÊwordsÊofÊ theÊGospel.Ê

JesusÊpromisedÊheÊ wouldÊnotÊleaveÊusÊ aloneÊbutÊwouldÊsendÊ usÊtheÊSpiritÊofÊtruthÊ toÊgiveÊusÊtheÊcourageÊ andÊpowerÊtoÊtestifyÊ toÊtheÊworld.

PleaseÊbeÊseated

MatthewÊ6ÊandÊLukeÊ11Ê recordÊhowÊJesusÊ taughtÊhisÊdisciplesÊtoÊ pray.ÊWeÊuseÊhisÊ exampleÊprayerÊasÊpartÊ ofÊourÊpublicÊworship,Ê trustingÊthatÊheÊwillÊ hearÊandÊanswerÊourÊ prayers. DuringÊtheÊsingingÊofÊ thisÊhymn,ÊchildrenÊ agesÊ1-8ÊareÊexcusedÊtoÊ attendÊChildren’sÊ ChurchÊinÊtheÊCLCÊ Building.ÊParentsÊcanÊ pick-upÊtheirÊchildrenÊ thereÊfollowingÊtheÊ service.

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 God’s Holy Spirit Came

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Text: Michael Denham, b. 1955; Mary Jackson Cathey, b. 1926 © 2005 Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Hebrew. Public domain.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Praise to you, Holy Spirit! We worship you as the Lord and adore you as the giver of life. As you were present at the beginning of the world to give life to all created things and as you enlightened and equipped the disciples on the Day of Pentecost by the baptism of fire, so by the baptism of water with the Word you made the light of faith shine in our hearts to know Jesus as our Lord. We confess:

I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

BriefÊintercessoryÊ prayersÊmayÊbeÊaddedÊ inÊaÊfittingÊplace. TheÊboldedÊwordsÊ comeÊfromÊLuther’sÊ ExplanationÊtoÊtheÊ ThirdÊArticleÊofÊtheÊ Apostles’ÊCreedÊasÊ foundÊinÊtheÊSmallÊ Catechism.ÊTheyÊserveÊ asÊaÊreminderÊofÊtheÊ workÊofÊtheÊHolyÊSpiritÊ andÊaÊconfessionÊofÊ ourÊfaithÊinÊHim.

Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619–1684. Tune: adapt. Cornelius H. Dretzel, 1697–1775; Neu-vermehrtesÊ.Ê.Ê.ÊGesangbuch, 3rd. ed., Meiningen, 1693. Text and tune: Public domain.

Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth and source of all spiritual gifts, stand by us in the weakness of our sinful nature. Grant us a right understanding of the truths that Jesus taught. Give us strength to endure with patience whatever afflictions God may send into our lives. Help us, intercede for us, and train us that we may pray to the Father with boldness and confidence. Preserve us by the power of your Word in our most holy faith as members of the Church, the body of Jesus.

In this Christian Church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers.

Holy Spirit, you comfort and counsel us in every need. In dark and difficult days strengthen our feeble hands, steady our weak knees, and encourage our fearful hearts. Support us with the promise that in your final creative act you will raise up our bodies so that together with all believers we may see and enjoy the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. Amen.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence.

SilentÊprayer

Come, Holy Spirit, renew our hearts

And kindle in us the fire of your love. Amen.

PleaseÊstand

+ THE SACRAMENT +

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 on this day kept his promise and poured out the Holy Spirit to empower his Church to proclaim the gospel in all the world. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (Sanctus)

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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.

AsÊheÊspeaksÊtheÊ

WordsÊofÊInstitution,Ê theÊministerÊbothÊ proclaimsÊtheÊwordsÊofÊ JesusÊtoÊtheÊ congregationÊandÊsetsÊ apartÊtheÊbreadÊandÊ wineÊforÊthisÊspecialÊ use.ÊTheÊsignÊofÊtheÊ crossÊremindsÊusÊofÊ Christ’sÊdeath.

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)

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PleaseÊbeÊseated

DISTRIBUTION

TheÊBibleÊteachesÊthatÊtheÊLord’sÊSupperÊisÊaÊuniqueÊcommunionÊofÊChristÊandÊtheÊindividualÊbelieverÊ asÊwellÊasÊaÊcomingÊtogetherÊofÊpeopleÊwhoÊholdÊtoÊtheÊsameÊbeliefs.ÊBecauseÊofÊtheseÊScripturalÊ truths,ÊweÊpracticeÊMember Communion atÊGrace.ÊThoseÊwhoÊareÊconfirmedÊmembersÊofÊWisconsinÊ SynodÊcongregationsÊ(WELS)ÊareÊinvitedÊtoÊreceiveÊtheÊLord’sÊSupperÊwithÊus.Ê

IfÊyouÊareÊnotÊaÊWELSÊmemberÊbutÊhaveÊanÊinterestÊinÊreceivingÊHolyÊCommunion,ÊpleaseÊspeakÊwithÊ theÊpastorÊafterÊchurchÊtodayÊorÊatÊanotherÊtime.ÊWeÊareÊawareÊthatÊthereÊareÊaÊnumberÊofÊotherÊ teachingsÊaboutÊHolyÊCommunion,ÊandÊweÊwantÊitÊtoÊbeÊaÊblessingÊforÊyou,ÊsoÊweÊwouldÊlookÊ forwardÊtoÊsharingÊwithÊyouÊwhatÊGodÊsaysÊaboutÊthisÊSacrament.

PersonalÊprayersÊforÊ beforeÊandÊafterÊ communingÊareÊnowÊ availableÊonÊprintedÊ labelsÊonÊtheÊinsideÊ coverÊofÊtheÊhymnals.

PleaseÊstand

+ THANKSGIVING +

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 you thanks, O Lord, for the foretaste of the heavenly banquet you have given us in this Sacrament. Through this gift you have fed our faith, nourished our hope, and strengthened our love. By your Spirit, help us to live as your holy people until that day when you will receive us as your guests at the wedding supper of the Lamb, 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.

PsalmÊ106:1 1ÊCorinthiansÊ11:26

TheÊblessingÊofÊAaronÊ hasÊbeenÊspokenÊoverÊ God’sÊpeopleÊforÊoverÊ 3,500Êyears.ÊTheÊL said,Ê“InÊthisÊwayÊtheyÊ willÊputÊmyÊnameÊonÊ [them],ÊandÊIÊwillÊblessÊ them.”ÊNumbersÊ6:27

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING

Text: Andrew Reed, 1787

1862, abr., alt. Tune: Orlando Gibbons, 1583–1625. Text and tune: Public domain.

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 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

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 have started 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.

Daily Devotions

Grace Moments and Meditations daily devotional books are on the Welcome Desk in the church entryway. A new Meditations book with devotions that begin June 2 is available. These are great tools to use for your daily Bible study!

Thank You!

Pastor Tim and Katie Patoka say a big “thank you” to everyone at Grace! Thanks for the memories we made, the ministry we did together, and all your love and assistance in saying farewell to us. We pray the Lord bless you and keep you until we meet again. If you would like to contact Pastor Patoka, call/text him at 540-623-1149 or email him at timpatoka@gmail.com.

Midweek Bible Study: Wednesday

What are the differences between Catholic, Lutheran, and Baptist churches? If you don’t understand the differences between churches, this study walks through what various church bodies officially teach about the Bible, Jesus, salvation, the sacraments, and morality. Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in the church entryway.

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Vicar Call Service: Wednesday

Grace will be receiving a vicar (a pastoral intern) for a year beginning this summer. The vicar will work most closely with Pastor Heiman here at our Sahuarita site. We look forward to learning more when the vicars are assigned to their supervising pastors in a special service at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary this Wednesday, May 22, at 5:00 PM (Arizona time). The service can be viewed at https:// vimeo.com/event/4194508.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Women’s Bible Study: Thursday at Grace-Tucson

A new study on the Twelve Apostles began recently. What do we know about the 12 men Jesus chose to follow him and then sent out to share the gospel after his ascension into heaven? What does the Bible say? What do historical accounts tell us about them? Get to know “The 12” as you never have before, and learn valuable lessons about your life of following Jesus. Pastor Koehler will lead this study on Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall. Make plans to join him, and invite a friend to join you!

Grace Child Learning Center and Fry’s

Our Child Learning Center (CLC) is enrolled in the Community Rewards Program at Fry’s. This program allows a percentage of your spending to be donated to the CLC. We would greatly appreciate it if you could create an account and link it to our organization. The link is: https:// www.frysfood.com/account/communityrewards and our organization code is CV025. If you have any questions, please contact the CLC office at (520)848-4630. Feel free to share this with friends who are not members of Grace too!

Event/Party Space Available

The Art & Nature Garden and the gymnasium here at our Grace-Sahuarita location are available for hosting events and parties. Right now the spaces are only available for our congregation members and Child Learning Center families. For additional details or if you are interested in using one of these spaces, please contact the CLC Assistant Director, Jen Rickling, at (520)848-4630 or jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org.

Grow in Grace Class

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

This schedule is subject to change. Please watch your email for the most up-to-date information or call the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633 if you have questions.

This Week at Grace Ÿ May 19 - May 26

TUCSON

Worship Services with communion 7:45a & 10:00a

Bible Hour...................................................... 8:45a

Bible Study: Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer .............. 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) 9:00a NO Lifeliners (High School group) Bible Study

following worship...................................................

to the Children Spanish Service & Meal........... 4:00p

Sunday, May 26

Adult Bible Study: Large Catechism 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... VAIL

Adult Bible Study: The Way Lutherans Worship 9:00a Youth Bible Study 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a Fellowship following worship

Grow in Grace Class 6:00p Thursday Adult Bible Study: Hebrews 6:30p

Sunday, May 26

Adult Bible Study: The Way Lutherans Worship.............9:00a Youth Bible Study 9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Fellowship following worship

OFF-SITE EVENTS

Bible Study: Church History 10:00a & 7:00p

Bible Study: 12 Apostles 9:00a

May 26

Services 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a

ONLINE

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

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

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

Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org

Theresa Pratt, Preschool tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org

Chris Leathers, After School Care cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org

Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke cinda@gracelutheransaz.org music@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714

Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr assistant@gracelutheransaz.org office@gracelutheransaz.org

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