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Welcome to Grace! Our mission at Grace is to teach the inspired and inerrant Word of God, to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the crucified and risen Savior of the world, and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service. Check out the GRACE WEBSITE at GraceLutheranSAZ.org WORSHIP NOTES We are very pleased that you have joined us for worship today! We pray that this time will be a blessing for you as God comes to you with his Word and promises, and as you offer him your thanks and praise. The worship service is printed in this worship folder for you to follow along and participate. You’ll notice that the service is a dialogue between God and us, his people. The pastor speaks to God along with the congregation and also speaks the Word of God to the people. Those wishing to leave an offering can do so at the exit today or give online at GraceLutheranSAZ.org/give. (You can also scan the QR code to the right to access the online giving page.) Today we are using elements from the Christian Worship hymnal. If you would like to worship from a hymnal today, you will find these blue worship books in the hymnal racks in each row; however, you do not need to use a hymnal if you so choose, as everything needed for worship is printed in this worship folder. OUR WORSHIP SERIES—GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD It is easy to think of thanksgiving as something we do when life is going well. We give thanks when we receive a gift, when a prayer is answered, or when something turns out the way we hoped. Gratitude seems like a natural response to blessings we can see and enjoy. And yet, the Bible teaches us that thanksgiving is much more than a response to circumstances. It is a response to God. The truth is that everything we have comes from him. Our lives, our abilities, our possessions, our relationships, and every blessing we enjoy are gifts from a gracious God. Most importantly, God has given us the greatest gift of all: his Son, Jesus Christ. Through Jesus’ perfect life, innocent death, and glorious resurrection, God has given us forgiveness and the sure promise of eternal life. Because of that grace, thanksgiving changes the way we live. We don’t simply give thanks with our words. We give thanks in the way we use our time, our abilities, and our possessions. We give thanks when we pray, bringing our needs and praises before the God who promises to hear us. We give thanks with our gifts, recognizing that everything we have first came from him. And we give thanks through service, using the blessings God has given us to love and serve others. Biblical stewardship is not about paying God back for what he has done. We could never do that. Instead, stewardship is our grateful response to a God who has already given us everything we truly need. His grace changes our hearts, and grateful hearts naturally want to give. In this series, our worship is following this path: October 4 October 11 October 18 1
Give Thanks to the Lord in Prayer Give Thanks to the Lord with Gifts Give Thanks to the Lord through Service
+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME
OPENING HYMN—My Worth Is Not in What I Own
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I will not boast in wealth or might, or human wisdom’s fleeting light. But I will boast in knowing Christ at the cross. (Refrain)
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Christian Worship 735
Two wonders here that I confess: my worth and my unworthiness. My value fixed—my ransom paid at the cross. (Refrain)
Text and tune: Keith Getty, b. 1974; Kristyn Getty, b. 1980; Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 © 2014 Getty Music Publishing and Makeway Music, admin. MusicServices.org. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
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Please stand
OPENING SENTENCES Minister: O Lord, open my lips. Congregation: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Hasten to save me, O God. O Lord, come quickly to help me.
Give glory to God, our light and our life. Come, O come, let us worship.
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COME, O COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD
Venite
Text: Marty Haugen © 1995, 1996 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
Please be seated
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HYMN—Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Christian Worship 617
Text: Thomas Ken, 1637–1711. Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, ed. Louis Bourgeois. Text and tune: Public domain.
FIRST READING The Lord commands his people to give the first fruits and trust that he will provide.
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The L this:
Leviticus 23:9-14 told Moses 10to speak to the people of Israel and tell them
When you enter the land that I am giving to you and you reap its harvest, and when you bring the first sheaf of your harvest to the priest 11 so that he may wave the sheaf before the L so that you will be accepted, the priest shall wave it on the day after the Sabbath. 12On the day that you wave the sheaf, you shall offer as a burnt offering to the L a lamb without blemish, one year old. 13The grain offering accompanying it is to be four quarts of fine wheat flour mixed with oil, a gift to the L , a pleasing aroma. The drink offering accompanying it shall be a quart of wine. 14You shall not eat any of this year’s bread or roasted grain or fresh ears until this very day, until you have brought the offering of your God. This is a permanent regulation throughout your generations in all the places you live. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM—Give Thanks Unto the Lord Our God
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He made the way before them straight, and he became their guide, that they might to a city go and there in peace abide.
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Let all the children of the LORD now praise him for his grace, and for his works of wonder done in ev’ry time and place!
Christian Worship Psalter 107C
Text: Scottish Psalter, 1929, alt. Tune: American. Text and tune: Public domain.
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Philippians 4:10-20
I rejoice greatly in the Lord now that you have revived your concern for me once again. Actually, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I lack anything; in fact, I have learned to be content in any circumstances in which I find myself. 12I know what it is to live in humble circumstances, and I know what it is to have more than enough. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, while being full or hungry, while having plenty or not enough. 13I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. 14Nevertheless, you did well by becoming partners with me in my affliction.
Paul gives practical advice to the Philippians about generous offerings which are part of their worship life.
This reading continues on the next page.
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You Philippians know that in the beginning of your experience with the gospel, when I left Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16Even while I was in Thessalonica, you sent help more than once for my needs. 17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am seeking the fruit that adds to your account. 18 I have been paid in full, and I have more than enough. I am fully supplied since I’ve received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable sacrifice, wellpleasing to God. 19And my God will fully supply your every need, according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever! Amen. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
We stand out of respect for the words of Christ, our King.
Please stand
The widows mite teaches us that giving isn’t about the quantity but about the “quality” of the heart when giving offerings.
GOSPEL
Mark 12:41-44
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Jesus sat down opposite the offering box and was watching how the crowd put money into it. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42One poor widow came and put in two small bronze coins, worth less than a penny. 43He called his disciples together and said to them, “Amen I tell you: This poor widow put more into the offering box than all the others. 44 For they all gave out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all that she had to live on.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.
Please greet those around you and then be seated
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 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.
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LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
HYMN OF THE DAY—Forgive Us, Lord, for Shallow Thankfulness
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Forgive us, Lord, for feast that knows not fast, for joy in things that meanwhile starve the soul, for walls and wars that hide your mercies vast and blur our vision of the kingdom goal:
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Open our eyes to see your love’s intent, to know with mind and heart its depth and height; let thankful days in loving labor spent reflect the truly Christlike life and light.
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During the singing of this hymn, children ages 1-8 are excused to attend Children’s Church in the CLC Building. Parents can pick-up their children there following the service.
Text: William W. Reid, Sr., 1890–1983, alt. © 1965 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Co. Tune: Alfred M. Smith, 1879–1971 © 1990 Estate of Alfred M. Smith. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
SERMON
Please stand
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YOU ARE GOD, WE PRAISE YOU
Text: Marty Haugen © 1995, 1996 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199.
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Te Deum
Please be seated
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Lord God, from whom all blessings flow, we praise you for everything you provide to sustain our lives. Lead us every day to be thankful for your gifts and content with what you have given. Today we pray that you would guide us to manage your blessings wisely for the good of your kingdom.
Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.
As we use your gifts to meet our needs, move us also to support the ministry of the gospel with our offerings. Before your Son ascended to your throne, he called us to preach the good news to every creature. In grace you created the public ministry so that we may answer his call by sending others in our place. Impress on us the immense importance of the task you have given us to proclaim your Word to the world. In our words and in our offerings, move us to be faithful witnesses of your grace. Work in our hearts so that our gifts do more than support a cause or meet a need. Move us to give out of love for you, our King and Redeemer.
Lead us to bring our gifts first to honor you, the Giver of all things. Teach us to give as an ongoing part of life since the work of the gospel continues every day. Forgive us for the sins of apathy and carelessness and for giving that reacts only to urgent pleas or crises. Help us see the wisdom of planning our offerings as a regular routine of our faith. Teach us to determine our offerings in view of your blessings to us. The widow’s coins were meager, but they were all she had. Move us to believe that to whom much is given, much is also expected. Give us courage to bring gifts that reflect your gifts to us. Teach us to give our offerings as a cheerful response of our faith in you and your Son. Spare us all feelings of obligation or resentment as we give. Help us to see our offerings as the vehicle that carries the gospel to the lost, and lead us to rejoice with the angels of heaven over every sinner who repents. Help us to balance our duty to give with the joy of giving. Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence. 10
Silent prayer
Precious Lord, all our blessings come from you. Lead us again and again to thank you and then move us to be wise and faithful stewards of your gifts. May our gifts and offerings bring souls here and far away to the gracious gift of Jesus and his love. Lord, hear us and grant us this blessing. Amen.
HYMN—We Give Thee But Thine Own
Christian Worship 750
Text: William W. How, 1823–1897, abr. Tune: William H. Monk, 1823–1889. Text and tune: Public domain.
Please stand
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.
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
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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—Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly
Christian Worship 748
Text: Henry Bateman, 1802–1872. Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, Harrisburg, 1813, ed. John Wyeth. Text and tune: Public domain.
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING Minister ............................................................................................. Pastor Craig Wasser Accompanist ............................................................................................... Laura Heiman Acknowledgements: Scripture readings are taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version® (EHV®) © 2018 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. wartburgproject.org. Created by Christian Worship: Service Builder © 2026 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Divine Call Received
Pastor Scheuerlein was informed on September 19 that Immanuel Lutheran Church in Springerville and Taylor, Arizona voted to extend to him a Divine Call to serve as their pastor. This means that he now holds two calls, one to Grace in Southern Arizona and one to Springerville and Taylor. He is working to make a decision whether to accept the new Call and move his ministry to Immanuel or to decline the Call and continue serving here. He will strive to make that decision with prayer and careful consideration where his particular gifts for ministry fit best. Pastor Scheuerlein welcomes any input that the friends and members of Grace might wish to share with him. You can reach him by email at RevSAS@GraceLutheranSAZ.org or (262)339-4995. He also appreciates prayers offered on behalf of him and his family during this deliberation as well as for both congregations.
CLC Women’s Paint & Sip Event: Friday
Grab a friend and join us for an evening of fellowship, creativity, and fun! Grace-Sahuarita is hosting a Paint & Sip night for the adult women of Grace and the CLC this Friday, October 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the CLC gym. April Cole, the CLC art teacher, will lead us through a fun painting project, and wine will be available for sampling throughout the evening. Babysitting will be provided by CLC staff, so come enjoy a relaxing evening with your sisters in Christ! Please sign up at the CLC front desk so we can have enough painting supplies and wine for everyone who would like to participate.
Chun Sim Breiler Memorial Service: Saturday
On September 8, Grace member Chun Sim Breiler was called home to heaven. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, at 11:00 AM at Grace-Sahuarita. A luncheon will follow in the CLC gymnasium. Please keep her husband Bob and the rest of their family in your prayers.
Guys Pinewood Derby Car Race: October 23
Who says Pinewood Derby racing is just for kids? Guys, get ready to build, race, and compete! Grace-Sahuarita is hosting a Pinewood Derby evening for the adult men of Grace and the CLC on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the CLC gym. Come enjoy some good food, fellowship, friendly competition, and a little nostalgia as we build and race our own Pinewood Derby cars. The CLC will provide the supplies needed to build your car. Car kits will be available for pickup October 9 and 11. Food, beverages, and babysitting will also be provided by CLC staff. Please sign up at the CLC front desk so we know how many car kits to prepare. Then start thinking about your design, because on October 23, we'll find out whose car is the fastest!
Area Reformation Service: October 25
You are invited to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ from all of the WELS congregations in the Tucson area for a special Reformation Service on Sunday, October 25, at 4:00 PM. The service will be held here at our Tucson location (830 N 1st Ave) and will be followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. Our guest preacher this year is Pastor Timothy Flunker, who serves our synod as the Hispanic Outreach Consultant. In this role, Pastor Flunker has been assisting Mission to the Children in reaching out to families in the Tucson area. We welcome these families who have been gathering monthly for Spanish services. While primarily in English, our service will also include some Spanish. 13
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 October 11 - October 18 SAHUARITA Today Adult Bible Study: Stewardship ...................................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Jesus’ Sayings .......................... 10:00a Basketball at the CLC..................................................... 6:30p Friday Women’s Paint & Sip Event ........................................... 6:00p Saturday Chun Sim Breiler Memorial Service & Lunch ............... 11:00a Sunday, October 18 Adult Bible Study: Paul’s Pastoral Letters ...................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School .............................................. 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... VAIL Today Vail Vocal Group Rehearsal ........................................... 9:00a Worship Service ........................................................... 10:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... Adult Bible Study: Hard Sayings of Jesus .................... 11:15a Thursday Vail Connections Group .................................. 11:00a & 6:30p Sunday, October 18 Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... Adult Bible Study: Hard Sayings of Jesus .................... 11:15a Men of Iron & Fire BBQ at Scheuerleins ........................ 2:00p
ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) ...................... 10:00a Sunday, October 18 Adult Bible Study (Tucson) ............................................. 9:00a Worship Services (Sahuarita & Tucson) ...................... 10:00a
TUCSON Today Worship Services ............................................ 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Triumph of Grace .............................. 9:00a NO Grow in Grace Class (resumes October 25 Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Acts ...................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... TCM Bible Study ............................................................. 7:00p Tuesday NO Pastors’ Staff Meeting English Classes .............................................................. 6:30p Wednesday Midweek Bible Study: Church History ............. 10:00a & 7:00p Thursday NO Women’s Bible Study (resumes October 22) Handbell Practice ............................................................ 5:30p Worship Choir ................................................................. 6:45p Sunday, October 18 Worship Services with communion ................. 7:45a & 10:00a Children’s Bible Hour ...................................................... 8:45a Adult Bible Study: Triumph of Grace .............................. 9:00a NO Grow in Grace Class (resumes October 25) Lifeliners (High School) Bible Study: Acts ...................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... TCM Activity .................................................................... 7:00p
BENSON Today Worship Service ..............................................................7:30a Fellowship following worship.................................................... Adult Bible Study: How the Bible Came to Be ................8:45a
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: Book of Job......................................10:00a Sunday, October 18 Worship Service with communion...................................7:30a Adult Bible Study: How the Bible Came to Be ................8:45a Fellowship following worship....................................................
Member Feedback Meeting Follow Up
Thank you to all who attended our Member Feedback Meetings at all four of our sites in recent weeks. We shared challenging projections regarding our next Ministry Spending Plan and the work that we do together. Our Ministry Board members have received feedback from the meetings and from additional comments and appreciate receiving any further feedback or ideas as they work on recommendations for the December Voters’ Meeting. Please share your thoughts with a pastor, site elder, or another member of the Ministry Board.
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One Church. Four Locations. Proclaiming the love of Jesus in Southern Arizona since 1911. Grace-Tucson and Central Office
Grace-Sahuarita
830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520)623-6633 office@gracelutheransaz.org
75 W. Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520)578-3538
Pastor Ronald G. Koehler III revrgk3@gracelutheransaz.org
Pastor Nathan P. Kassulke revnpk@gracelutheransaz.org
Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler
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@gracelutheransaz.org
Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke music@gracelutheransaz.org
Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail Benson
451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602
Vail
Child Learning Center Mission Teachers Caitlin Broehm, Toddlers
cbroehm@gracelutheransaz.org
Worshipping at Esmond Station Elementary 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds
Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein
Theresa Pratt, Preschool
revsas@gracelutheransaz.org
tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org
Office at Civano
Chris Leathers, After School Care
10501 E. Seven Generations Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 (520)848-4631
vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org
cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org
Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org
Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher
Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr
cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714
office@gracelutheransaz.org
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Grace Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a group of nearly 400,000 men, women, and children in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada united by a common faith in Christ's saving love. We are committed to a common calling—encouraging each other in our faith and sharing God's gift of a Savior with the rest of the world.