9-10-23 Grace-Sahuarita Worship Folder

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THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

G E L C S , A S 10, 2023

Welcome to Grace!

Our mission at Grace is to teach the inspired and inerrant Word of God, to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the crucified and risen Savior of the world, and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service.

Check out the GRACE WEBSITE at GraceLutheranSAZ.org

WORSHIP NOTES

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

The worship service is printed in 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 www.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.

Personal prayers for worship are now available on printed labels located in the inside cover of each hymnal. These include prayers for before and after worship.

OUR WORSHIP SERIES THE CHURCH GOD WANTS

“I want a church that…” How would you complete that statement? Would you focus on size big or small? Would you think more about style formal versus laid back? Do certain desired church programs come to mind? What exactly do you want in a church?

In our worship series, we see that this is not the right question. Scripture says Jesus bought the Church with his blood. So the right question becomes: what does God want in a church? You might find a church that runs all the youth programs you want or has a vibe that you enjoy or is in your ideal location. But if that church is not doing what Christ wants it to do, then it really is not a spiritually healthy place to be. So let us think about the church God wants. What does it look like? What are its priorities? What does it do? Our worship is following this path:

A Church for All People

A Church That Really Knows Jesus

A Church That Takes Up Its Crosses

A Church Willing to Say Hard Things

A Church That’s Quick to Forgive

THEME FOR TODAY A CHURCH WILLING TO SAY HARD THINGS

Imagine, late one night, you notice the house across the street is on fire. You see no activity inside. You say to yourself, “Pounding on the door in the middle of the night might scare the family. I’m sure they’ll realize what’s going on eventually.” Ridiculous! You would never do that! To let a family sleep while flames surround them would be cruel. Your inaction would make you a killer. The truth is you would pound on their door at 3:00 AM, screaming. You would throw a brick through their front window if that was what it took to warn them. You would not care if it startled the family. This is a matter of life and death! Love compels you to do whatever it takes.

God wants the people of his church to be willing to say hard things to people when that is what is necessary to save them from an even worse type of fire. Warning against sin is not easy. It upsets people, even offends them. But saying hard things is the loving thing to do when it is a matter of eternal life and death.

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OPENING HYMN Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Christian Worship 839

Please stand

INVOCATION

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

Congregation: Amen.

The words of the invocation remind us that the God we meet and worship here is the true and triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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OF WORSHIP + WELCOME
ORDER
Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740–1778, alt. Tune: Thomas Hastings, 1784–1872. Text and tune: Public domain.

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

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Let us confess our sins to the Lord.

Holy God, gracious Father, I am sinful by nature and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should. I deserve your punishment both now and forever. But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins with his innocent suffering and death. Trusting in him, I pray: God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Silence for meditation and reflection

Christ gave the authority to forgive the sins of penitent sinners to his church:

“Whenever you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven.”

John 20:23

Our gracious Father in heaven has been merciful to us. He sent his only Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Mark 10:47

Kyrie is the Greek word for Lord. The expression “Lord, have mercy” is one of the oldest worship responses in the Christian Church.

LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie

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.

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CONFESSION
1:8-9
1 John
Text: tr. Carl Döving, 1867–1937, alt.; Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783–1872, abr. Tune: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812–1887. Public domain. 4 HYMN OF PRAISE—Built on the Rock Christian Worship 856

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus Christ, preserve the congregation of believers with your never-failing mercy. Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

The Lord told the prophet Ezekiel if he didn’t warn the Israelites about their sin, he was going to hold Ezekiel accountable for their blood.

READING

7 But I have appointed you, son of man, to be a watchman for the house of Israel. So whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you are to warn them from me. 8 When I say to a wicked man, “Wicked man, you shall surely die,” if you do not speak to warn the wicked man against his way, that wicked man will die because of his guilt, but I will also hold you responsible for his blood. 9 But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he will die because of his guilt, but you will have saved your life.

10 So you, son of man, say the following to the house of Israel.

This is what you people are saying: “Certainly our rebellion and our sins weigh us down, and because of them we are rotting away. How then can we live?” 11 Say to them, “As I live, declares the L God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from their way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why should you die, O house of Israel?”

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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+ THE WORD +
Please be seated
FIRST
Ezekiel 33:7-11

SECOND READING Galatians 2:11-16

11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong. 12 For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when those people came, he drew back and separated himself, because he feared those from the circumcision group.

13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that they were not acting according to the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of all of them, “If you, a Jew, live like the Gentiles and not like the Jews, why do you compel the Gentiles to live like the Jews?”

15 “We are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners. 16 We know that a person is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. So we also believed in Christ Jesus that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because no one will be justified by the works of the law.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Paul is put in the uncomfortable position of having to confront Cephas (also known as Peter). In doing so, Paul wins Peter over to the truth of the gospel.

HYMN RESPONSE—Jesus Sinners Does Receive Christian Worship 654
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Deuteronomy 19:15

GOSPEL Matthew 18:15-20

15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his sin just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother.

Jesus teaches us how to lovingly practice Christian discipline as we seek to win our straying brother or sister over.

16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And, if he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as an unbeliever or a tax collector. 18 Amen I tell you: Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 Amen I tell you again: If two of you on earth agree to ask for anything, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. 20 In fact where two or three have gathered together in my name, there I am among them.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise be to you, O Christ.

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HYMN RESPONSE—Jesus Sinners Does Receive Christian Worship 654
Please stand

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE & GREETING

While the children are coming forward please greet your neighbor and fill out the Friendship Register located in the red folder in your row and pass it along. Thank you!

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 RESPONSE—Jesus Sinners Does Receive Christian Worship 654

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.

During the singing of this hymn, children ages 1-8 are excused to attend Children’s Church in the CLC Building. Parents can pick-up their children there following the service.

Please be seated
Text: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671–1756, abr.; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt. Tune: Neu-verfertigtes Darmstädtisches Gesang-Buch, Darmstadt, 1699. Public domain. 8

The Hard Truth is Spoken Through the Church

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

CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated

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SERMON
2:11-16
Galatians
stand
Please

+ RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS +

The new members approach the altar and the minister addresses them:

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.

The minister addresses the congregation: Brothers and sisters, as we welcome John and Ashley 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 John and Ashley 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.

Ephesians 4:12-

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Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Eternal God and Father, we thank you for the blessings we share as members of your holy Church, for your gracious Word and sacraments, for opportunities to worship and to grow in faith and knowledge, for occasions to serve and be served, and for fellowship with believers in our congregation and our synod.

Help us rejoice in these blessings, dear Lord, and use them faithfully.

Jesus Christ, Lord of the Church, you give grace to your people by calling us to be your witnesses in the world. Open our eyes to see the great and noble mission that lies before us. In the hurting eyes of the lonely, in the pained eyes of the sick, and in the searching eyes of the lost, help us to see your face, Lord Jesus, and to serve others as we would serve you.

Awaken us to opportunities to proclaim your message of love.

Holy Spirit, giver of life, through Word and sacrament bestow on us the wisdom and power we need to witness clearly and to act boldly. Help us to speak the truth in love, to give the reason for the hope we have, and to conduct ourselves with gentleness and respect.

Set our hearts on fire as we work and witness for Christ.

Hear us, Lord, as we pray for a family member, a neighbor, or a friend who does not believe in you, or whose faith is weak or troubled.

Silent prayer

Keep in your care those who are enduring chronic pain and incessant unhappiness, those enduring rejection and struggling with poverty, those mourning the loss of someone they loved. Bring healing and help and comfort and calm to everyone in distress.

Move us to act alone or join with others to provide help and support

Bless the Church with men and women who are willing to proclaim your Word in places where we cannot go. Keep them and their loved ones in your care and let nothing hinder their work. By the power of the gospel, restore their spirits each day, so that they do not lose heart as they serve us and others.

Move us to support them with our sincere prayers and generous offerings.

Wherever your Word is proclaimed, O Lord, grant it success. Let your kingdom come to us and others, so that we and many more might join the assembly of saints and angels to sing your praise forever.

Savior of all, hear our prayer and help us in our mission. Amen.

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

Amen.

12 HYMN—O God, My Faithful God Christian Worship 740
Text: tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.; Johann Heermann, 1585–1647, abr. Tune: Neu-vermehrtes . . . Gesangbuch, 3rd ed., Meiningen, 1693. Text and tune: Public domain. Please stand
PRAYER

The blessing of Aaron has been spoken over God’s people for over 3,500 years. The L said, “In this way they will put my name on [them], and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27

BLESSING

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.

Amen. Please be seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSING HYMN May the Grace of Christ Our Savior Christian Worship 928

THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING

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Text: John
1725–1807. Tune: The Sacred Harp, Philadelphia, 1844. Text and tune: Public domain.
Newton,
Minister ............................................................................................ Pastor
Accompanist Laura
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Ryan Heiman
Heiman

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

Amazing Grace, A Mighty Fortress, and On Eagles Wings might be a few of your favorite hymns, but do you know who wrote them, why they were written, or what section of Scripture they were based on? Our Sunday morning Bible Study series discovers the answers to those questions and more as we learn about our favorite hymns and how they open up the Scriptures for our learning. Now would be an excellent time to make Sunday morning Bible study a part of your routine! Class is held at 9:00 AM in the CLC gymnasium.

Pastor Installation at Redeemer: Today

Grace members are invited to attend the installation service of Pastor David Clark at Redeemer Lutheran Church (8845 N. Silverbell Road) today at 4:00 PM and the meal that follows in the Ministry Center.

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry: Tonight

WELS Tucson Campus Ministry (TCM) invites all college-aged adults to join us for Bible study this evening on Seven Deadly Sins: Pride. We meet in the Student Center located in the basement at Grace-Tucson at 7:00 PM.

Divine Call Decision

Pastor Patoka, after prayerful consideration and deliberation, has declined the call to serve at Messiah Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI. He will continue to serve as one of the pastors here at Grace in Southern Arizona. He would like to thank all those who shared their thoughts with him during the deliberation and who prayed for him and Katie. Please continue to pray for our congregation and the many ways we proclaim forgiveness and salvation in Jesus to our communities!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK

Midweek Bible Study: Wednesday

The Bible Project: The 66 books of the Bible are a collection of history, poetry, prophecy and insights into the eternal history of God and his people. The focus of the entire Bible is God’s plan of salvation. However because of the sheer volume of the Bible, many people get bogged down trying to read it and understand it. This Bible Project is a study that quickly summarizes each book and gives the student a quick overview of the Bible. Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in the Church Entryway.

Church History Bible Study: Wednesday at Grace-Tucson

The Wednesday Church History class is studying Lutheranism in America. If you haven’t attended this class before, this is an excellent time to join. 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: Thursday at Grace-Tucson

“The church of history has done terrible things.” “Jesus never claimed to be God.” “I want to feel good about myself.” “There’s no such thing as truth.” “Do last-minute confessions get people into heaven?” We hear these kinds of things and may even wonder about them ourselves. These and more are addressed in Pastor Mark Paustian’s book, “Prepared to Answer.” The book is provided at no cost for everyone in the class, and each question is handled in just a handful of pages, so it is easy to jump into the study at any time, even if you can’t make it each week. Invite a friend and join Pastor Koehler for this study which is helpful for us and for those we have discussions with about such things. This class meets on Thursdays at 9:00 AM in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall.

MttC Outreach Event - Independence Day Fiesta: Saturday

Mission to the Children (MttC) invites you to help share Christ's love with bilingual families in southern Tucson. MttC is hosting an Independence Day Fiesta on this Saturday, September 16, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kennedy Park in Ramada #5 (Mission and Ajo). Invitation flyers are available on the Welcome Desk in the church entryway. If you are interested in canvassing, decorating, setting up, taking down, serving food, face painting, making new friends, running carnival -style games, playing with children, or making a donation, contact MttC Office Manager Nicole Scheuerlein at (520)934-2512 or info@missiontothechildren.org.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lifeliners Topgolf Outing: September 17

What do you get when you combine a driving range, fun games, delicious food, and people who may not golf well? A great time at Topgolf! Grace’s high school youth group (Lifeliners) is going to Topgolf to eat lunch and play games like Quick 9, Top Score, and Angry Birds after the 10:00 AM worship service next Sunday, September 17. RSVPs are required and can be texted to Pastor Patoka (540-623-1149).

Ladies’ Fellowship Group: September 21

The Ladies’ Fellowship Group will meet in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall on Thursday, September 21, at 10:15 AM for a “Pink Birthday Bash.” Ladies should bring a nice, wrapped gift ($5 to $10), a baby picture of themselves, a sack lunch, and games they would enjoy playing. A birthday cake and ice cream will be provided. Please contact Lois Thornton at (520)323-8772 or vthornto2@gmail.com with any questions. Ladies from all Grace sites are welcome to join in the fun!

All-Site Picnic & CLC 3rd Birthday Party: September 23

Grace-Sahuarita will be hosting a special celebration on Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be carnival games, bounce houses, a pastor dunk tank, a corn hole tournament, a picnic lunch, and an Icee Truck! We will also hold the grand opening of the Art & Nature Garden. We’d love to have all members of Grace celebrate with us on this special day in Sahuarita!

Spanferkelfest: October 7

Grace members from all sites are invited to attend the 3nd Annual Spanferkelfest Outreach Event being held on Saturday, October 7, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Grace-Tucson. This Friendship Evangelism event is a great opportunity to invite your unchurched friends and/or neighbors for an afternoon of fun. There will be roasted pork, activities for kids, a bounce house, music, raffles, and great fellowship. If you are interested in helping with the event, contact Paul Kassulke at (520)8505629.

LWMS Rally: October 14

Ladies, mark your calendars for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) Fall Rally on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bylas, AZ (295 W. US Highway 70). Pastors Eric Hartzell and John Hartmann will be speaking to us about past and current mission work. Registration is due by October 9 and can be completed online at grandcanyonlwms.org. Paper copies of the registration form can be obtained from Pat Dent.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Crafters Needed!

The Women of Grace will host a craft fair in conjunction with the all-site Roast Beef Dinner this fall. Anyone interested in donating hand-made crafts, please let Joyce Long know at (520)405-5133 or hopalong47@gmail.com. This year’s dinner and craft fair will be held on Saturday, November 11, in the Grace-Tucson Fellowship Hall. Please keep all items at home until directed to bring them to the Tucson Fellowship Hall. Watch for additional details as the date gets closer.

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!

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.

We have some great all-site events coming up this year! Don’t miss out on the following activities! Watch for more details as each date draws closer.

Saturday, October 21: Booth at Vailfest

Sunday, October 29: Area Reformation Service

Friday, November 10: Men’s Pints 4 Pink Fundraiser

Saturday, November 11: Roast Beef Dinner & Craft Fair

Friday, December 8: Carols in the Courtyard

Saturday, December 16: Caroling in the Park (Vail)

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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 Ÿ

September 10 - September 17

OFF-SITE EVENTS

Stay Up to Date

The fastest and easiest way to keep Grace members and friends informed about what is happening at our four sites is through our weekly email update. This email is sent every Friday and at other times when special announcements are necessary. If you have not been receiving this email, but would like to, please email the Grace Central Office at office@gracelutheransaz.org and request to be added to our email list.

TUCSON Today Worship Services ............................................7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Living in the Light of God’s Love 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) 9:00a Fellowship following worship Everyone Outreach Follow Up..................................... 11:30a TCM Bible Study: Seven Deadly Sins: Pride 7:00p Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting................................................ 9:00a English Classes 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History 10:00a & 7:00p Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Prepared to Answer 9:00a Handbells 5:30p Strength Finders Workshop with Ministry Board............ 5:30p Worship Choir 6:45p Next Sunday, September 17 Worship Services with communion.................7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Living in the Light of God’s Love 9:00a Grow in Grace Class (Office Conference Room) 9:00a Fellowship following worship................................................... Lifeliners Lunch & Topgolf 12:00p TCM Bible Study: Seven Deadly Sins: Envy 7:00p
Today Pastor Clark Installation at Redeemer 4:00p Saturday Mission to the Children Outreach Fiesta 9:00a ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Tucson) 10:00a Next Sunday, September 17 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) 9:00a Worship Services (Tucson) 10:00a VAIL Today Adult Bible Study: Lifestyle Witnessing 9:00a Youth Bible Study 9:00a Worship Service............................................................10:00a Wednesday (New Day) Midweek Bible Study: The Triumph of Grace 6:30p Next Sunday, September 17 Adult Bible Study: Lifestyle Witnessing 9:00a Youth Bible Study 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Favorite Hymns .................................9:00a Children’s Sunday School...............................................9:00a Worship Service 10:00a Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Bible Project 10:00a Friday Grace in Action with CLC: 5 Essentials of a Team 5:30p Saturday Grace in Action with CLC: Clifton Strengths 8:00a Next Sunday, September 17 Adult Bible Study: Favorite Hymns 9:00a Children’s Sunday School 9:00a Worship Service with communion 10:00a BENSON Today Worship Service..............................................................7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: The Large Catechism................10:00a Next Sunday, September 17 Worship Service with communion 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians 8:45a
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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

Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry) revtlp@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 www.GraceLutheranSahuaritaCLC.com

Director Laura Heiman director@gracelutheransaz.org

Assistant Director Jen Rickling jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org

Assistant Office Manager—Shirley Zanotti

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

Child Learning Center Mission Teachers

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

Sam Anthon, 2-Year Olds santhon@gracelutheransaz.org

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

Theresa Pratt, Preschool tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org

Katie Patoka, After School Care kpatoka@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

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.

www.wels.net

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