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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 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, 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 KING SHALL COME The Church Year begins with the season of Advent, which means “coming.” When someone is coming over, what do you do? It depends on who is coming and why they are coming. If it’s a good friend popping in for a quick visit, you don’t worry too much about how the house looks or serving a meal. But imagine the governor is coming over for an evening to give you some sort of citizen’s award. That’s a big deal. There is work to be done: deep cleaning, planning a menu, getting the yard looking its best, etc. So, is Advent a big deal? It depends on who is coming and why they are coming. In this worship series, we get the answer to those questions. We see that the King shall come. We see why the King came on that first Christmas and why he shall come again on Judgment Day. In this season, we also cherish the way our King comes to us today in Word and sacrament, establishing his reign in our hearts. Our worship will follow these themes: He Is Coming to Save Us Prepare to Meet Him He Is Bringing Perfect Joy
THEME FOR TODAY—PREPARE TO MEET HIM Scriptures teach that King Jesus is the Son of God in flesh and the only hope for salvation. Jesus himself claimed that he is the only way into the glorious kingdom of heaven. You do not approach meeting someone like that casually or carelessly. You prepare meticulously. What does that mean? What does a life of readiness—ready to meet such a King—look like? In one word: repentance. If we insist on hanging onto our sins, how can we receive the One who came for the very purpose of taking those sins away? Throughout history, God has raised up called servants—like John the Baptist—to preach a message of repentance. This repentance is central to our preparation for the Lord’s coming. Without repentance, the King’s coming only terrifies. But all those who believe and repent look forward to the coming of the King and the consummation of his everlasting kingdom.
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+ ORDER OF WORSHIP + WELCOME
OPENING HYMN—Comfort, Comfort All My People
Christian Worship 312
Text: Johann G. Olearius, 1611–1684; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt. Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, ed. Louis Bourgeois. Public domain.
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Please stand
INVOCATION Minister: In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen.
CONFESSION 1 John 1:8-9
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.
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16
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.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES We light two Advent candles remembering Jesus, who came in history. He came into a world of sin and death. We remember Jesus, who came as the promised Messiah. John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord. 3
We hear his call to repent.
We light two Advent candles as a sign of our repentance and desire for renewal. Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest. Through your Word and Spirit may our souls be blessed. Two Advent candles are lit.
HYMN OF PRAISE—The King Shall Come
The lighting of candles in anticipation of Christ’s coming has a long tradition in the Christian Church. On each of the Sundays of Advent, a new candle is lit, dispelling the darkness, as the church moves forward to welcoming him who is the true Light of the world.
Christian Worship 495
Text: John Brownlie, 1859–1925, abr., alt. Tune: Irish. Text and tune: Public domain.
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+ THE WORD + PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming, give us strength in our conflicts, and shed light on our path through the darkness of this world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Please be seated
Isaiah prophesies about one who could come to prepare people to meet their sovereign L . This prophecy is fulfilled in the ministry of John the Baptist.
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Isaiah 40:1-11
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem and call out to her. Her warfare really is over. Her guilt is fully paid for. Yes, she has received from the L ’s hand double for all her sins. A voice is calling out: In the wilderness prepare the way for the L . In the wasteland make a level highway for our God. Every valley will be raised up, and every mountain and hill will be made low. The rugged ground will become level, and the rough places will become a plain. Then the glory of the L will be revealed, and all flesh together will see it. Yes, the mouth of the L has spoken. A voice was saying, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry out?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like a wildflower in the countryside. Grass withers, flowers fade, when the breath of the L blows on them. Yes, the people are grass. Grass withers, flowers fade, but the Word of our God endures forever.
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Get up on a high mountain, O Zion, you herald of good news. Lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, you herald of good news. Lift it up! Do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” Look, God the L will come with strength, and his arm is ruling for him. Look, his reward is with him. The result of his work is in front of him. Like a shepherd he will care for his flock. With his arm he will gather the lambs. He will lift them up on his lap. He will gently lead the nursing mothers.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
HYMN—Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates
Christian Worship 306
Text: Georg Weissel, 1590–1635; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt. Tune: Psalmodia Evangelica, London, 1789, ed. Thomas Williams. Public domain.
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St. Peter reminds us that Judgment Day will come at an unexpected time. So prepare with daily repentance.
SECOND READING
2 Peter 3:8-14
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But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: For the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to do what he promised, as some consider slowness. Instead, he is patient for your sakes, not wanting anyone to perish, but all to come to repentance. 10
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that day the heavens will pass away with a roar, the elements will be dissolved as they burn with great heat, and the earth and what was done on it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed, what kind of people ought you to be, living in holiness and godliness, 12 as you look forward to and hasten the coming of the day of God? That day will cause the heavens to be set on fire and destroyed, and the elements to melt as they burn with great heat. 13 But according to his promise we look forward to new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. 14
Therefore, dear friends, as you look forward to these things, make every effort to be found in peace, spotless and blameless in his sight. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Please stand
The Gospel Acclamation points toward the words of the Gospel.
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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia. Prepare the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight. And everyone will see the salvation of God. Alleluia.
Luke 3:4, 6
GOSPEL
Mark 1:1-8
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The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 This is how it is written in the prophet Isaiah:
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Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare the way for you. A voice of one calling out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.”
God raised up John the Baptist to preach a message of repentance and forgiveness, preparing people to meet their Lord and King.
Isaiah 40:3
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John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5
The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins. 6 John was clothed in camel’s hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He preached, “One more powerful than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals! 8 I baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you, O Christ.
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!
Please be seated
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.
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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HYMN OF THE DAY—On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
Christian Worship 316
Text: Charles Coffin, 1676–1749; tr. Composite. Tune: Latin, 15th cent., adapt. Michael Praetorius, 1571–1621. Public domain.
SERMON
Please stand
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2 Peter 3:8-14
CONFESSION OF FAITH 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.
Apostles’ Creed
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.
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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Brief intercessory prayers may be added in a fitting place.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Eternal Father, throughout the centuries you repeated and affirmed your promise to send the offspring of the woman to crush the serpent’s head. Through your prophets of old, you continually directed the eyes of your people to the advent of their Savior. We praise you, O Lord, for keeping your promise and sending your Son to destroy the works of the devil. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our King, use your mighty Word to shatter our pride and to rouse us from spiritual slumber and apathy. Move us to take to heart the words of John: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” You sent your Son to redeem us from sin. Let this good news be our joy and strength. Use it to cheer the lonely, encourage the fearful, and give hope to the despairing. In these days before Christmas, spare us from the stress of deadlines and the frenzy of commercialism. Fill our lives with the message of your peace and the music of your grace. Direct our eyes not only to the manger but also to the skies, where we will see your Son coming again, not as a lowly child but as the Lord of lords. Lift up our hearts in joyful anticipation of that day. Hold in your care, Lord, those who are experiencing physical and emotional pain and all who are afflicted by disease or facing death. Pour out your compassion on the grieving and comfort the mourners who miss someone they loved. Move us to pray for these brothers and sisters and to help when we can. Hear us, Lord, as we pray in silence. Silent prayer
Come quickly, Lord Jesus, in your grace, in your power, and in your glory. Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.
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HYMN—Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes
Christian Worship 313
Text: Philip Doddridge, 1702–1751, abr., alt. Tune: Thomas Haweis, 1734–1820, alt. Public domain.
Please stand
PRAYER 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.
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.
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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Please be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSING HYMN—Prepare the Royal Highway
Christian Worship 302
Text: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772–1847; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978, alt. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 710199. Tune: Swedish, 17th cent. Public domain.
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TODAY Friendship Register
We are so thankful you have joined us today and 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
“God’s Will is…” In the Bible, God’s Will is described in 5 different ways. This study examines each will of God for us and our lives. If you haven’t been to Bible study in a while, now is a great time to join this new study on the doctrine of God’s Will. Please join us in the CLC gymnasium on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
Grace Annual Meeting: Today
Our Annual Voters' Meeting will be held TODAY at noon in the Fellowship Hall at Grace-Tucson. Lunch will be provided. Ministry Board elections and the 2024 Ministry Spending Plan approval will be on the agenda. Copies of the Annual Meeting Booklet are on the Welcome Desk in the church entryway and will also be available at the meeting.
WELS Tucson Campus Ministry: Tonight
WELS Tucson Campus Ministry (TCM) invites all college-aged adults to join us for our Christmas Party tonight! We meet in the Student Center located in the basement at GraceTucson at 7:00 PM.
Daily Devotions
Grace Moments and Meditations daily devotional books are on the Welcome Desk in the church entryway. A new Meditations with devotions that began last Sunday is available. These are great tools to use for your daily Bible study!
Those Assisting in Worship This Morning Minister ............................................................................................................... Pastor Ryan Heiman Accompanist ..................................................................................................................Jane Neujahr 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 © 2023 Concordia Publishing House. Software distributed in partnership with Northwestern Publishing House.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Divine Call Received
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has extended a Divine Call to Pastor Koehler to serve as their pastor. Immanuel is a church of about 160 members and is located across the street from Lake Superior State University. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada is the twin city across the river. Over the next several weeks, Pastor Koehler will learn more about the ministry there. He will prayerfully consider the work they are calling him to do, along with his ministry here. He would appreciate your prayers and discussions of ministry as he works toward a decision.
Midweek Advent Services
Advent is a time of preparation and repentance as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. Join us for our final Advent service this Wednesday, December 13. We are using the theme “Exiles” and are examining what it means to be far from home, and even more so, far from God. This series helps us ponder why we needed a way to be brought back together with our Creator and why it is so essential for the Messiah to bring us back from exile. Grace-Benson 10:00 AM Grace-Sahuarita 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Grace-Tucson 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM You are also invited to join us for a light lunch following the service at Grace-Benson or a light supper at 6:00 PM at Grace-Tucson.
Advent Devotions
Martin Luther College (MLC), our WELS college of ministry, has published a series of 25 devotions for Advent meant to be used daily through December 25. These devotions are entitled “The Mysteries of Christmas—Many Millennia, Many Mysteries, One Messiah.” You may request that the devotions be emailed to you daily or view the entire booklet at mlc-wels.edu/publications/seasonaldevotions/. If you would like a paper copy, please contact the Grace Central Office at (520)623-6633 or office@gracelutheransaz.org.
Christmas Nativity Luminary Walk & Cookie Sale: Friday
Grace-Sahuarita and the Child Learning Center are hosting a Christmas Luminary Walk and Cookie Sale this Friday, December 15, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to come see the finished Art & Nature Garden all lit up for Christmas and enjoy an interactive walk through the Nativity. Hot chocolate and treats will be available in the gym. Dozens and dozens of incredible homemade Christmas cookies will be sold for $10 a pound. Boxes will be provided. All proceeds will be going toward hallway displays for the CLC children’s artwork.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Caroling in the Park: Saturday
Our Grace-Vail members are hosting a “Caroling in the Park” event this Saturday, December 16, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Purple Heart Park, Pavilion #1 (9800 E. Rita Road, Tucson). Enjoy Christmas caroling, hot chocolate, and cookies! Please invite friends to join you.
Handbells at Canoa Ranch: Saturday
The Grace-Tucson handbell choir will be performing at Christmas at Canoa Ranch (5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley) this Saturday, December 16, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Listen to the handbells while you enjoy beautiful Christmas lights. Food will also be available for purchase. For more information about the Historic Canoa Ranch and Christmas at Canoa, please visit pima.gov/1253/Historic-Canoa-Ranch.
Grown Ups in the Garden: December 22
Come and enjoy the beautiful new Art & Nature Garden here at our Grace-Sahuarita location! Have some coffee and treats while visiting with other Grace members and CLC parents on Friday, December 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 AM.
HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Midweek Advent Services Wednesday December 13 10:00 AM Grace-Benson (lunch following worship)
10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Grace-Sahuarita 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Grace-Tucson (supper at 6:00 PM)
Sunday, December 24 7:30 AM Benson Christmas Worship 10:00 AM Grace-Sahuarita Children’s Christmas Service
Christmas Day Worship Monday, December 25 10:00 AM Grace-Sahuarita 10:00 AM Grace-Tucson
10:00 AM Tucson Worship 10:00 AM Vail Christmas Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship 7:00 PM Grace-Sahuarita & Tucson Sunday, December 31
Sunday Morning 7:30 AM Benson Worship 10:00 AM Sahuarita, Tucson, and Vail Worship
All-Site New Year’s Eve Worship 5:30 PM Grace-Sahuarita Followed by dinner & fellowship
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Grace Central Office Hours
The Grace Central Office located at our Tucson site will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Additionally, there will be no regular office hours from Tuesday, December 26, through Friday, December 29. If you need to come to the office, please call or email ahead of time to set up an appointment. Voicemail and email will be checked regularly. Our regular office hours, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays, will resume on Tuesday, January 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
New Year’s Eve Worship, Dinner, & Fellowship: December 31
Grace’s New Year’s Eve Service will be held this year here at our Sahuarita location. This ALL-SITE Service (there are no other services planned for New Year’s Eve) will take place at 5:30 PM and will include a remembrance of departed members and the celebration of Holy Communion. Following worship, join us for dinner, fellowship (including watching the football game), and fireworks.
Men of His Word Conference: January 20, 2024
WELS men of all ages are invited to this one-day event on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. The theme of this year’s conference is “Built to Serve” based on Galatians 5:13. Keynote speaker Mark Neumann will speak on “Built to Serve in Every Walk of Life.” Breakout session topics include “The Man God is Building You to Be” (for teens and young adults), “Built to Serve While Working in an Unchristian Workplace,” “Built to Serve by Leading in Your Congregation,” and four more. Registration is open and is discounted through December 30. You may register and find all the information about the conference at MenOfHisWord.org/phoenix. Grace will plan to assist with carpooling arrangements for those who are interested.
Mission to the Children
Mission to the Children (MttC) is asking for prayers for the people in the villages they serve in Mexico as they face some very dangerous and difficult times. Many are having to flee from the dangers currently threatening their way of life. If you would like to help with the aid to those still in Mexico as well as those who have come to Arizona with nothing but the clothes on their backs, please consider donating clothing, toiletries, or gift cards. Please contact MttC Office Manager, Nicole Scheuerlein (520)820-2016 or info@missiontothechildren.org, with any questions.
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. 17
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 December 10 - December 17 SAHUARITA Today Adult Choir practice ........................................................ 8:30a Adult Bible Study: God’s Will Is... ................................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School............................................... 9:00a Worship Service ............................................................ 10:00a Wednesday Advent Worship .............................................. 10:00a & 6:00p Friday Nativity Luminary Walk & Cookie Sale ................... 4:00-7:00p Next Sunday, December 17 Adult Bible Study: God’s Will Is ...................................... 9:00a Children’s Sunday School............................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Adult Choir practice following worship .....................................
BENSON Today Worship Service .............................................................. 7:30a NO Adult Bible Study Wednesday Advent Worship & Lunch .............................................. 10:00a Next Sunday, December 17 Worship Service with communion .................................. 7:30a Adult Bible Study: 1 Corinthians ..................................... 8:45a
VAIL Today Adult Bible Study: The Gospel in the Psalms ................. 9:00a Youth Bible Study ........................................................... 9:00a Worship Service ............................................................ 10:00a Thursday Adult Bible Study: Sanctification ..................................... 6:30p Saturday Caroling in Purple Heart Park ......................................... 5:00p Next Sunday, December 17 Adult Bible Study: The Gospel in the Psalms ................. 9:00a Youth Bible Study ........................................................... 9:00a Worship Service with communion ................................ 10:00a Choir practice following worship ..............................................
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 Lifeliners (High School group) Bible Study..................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... Grace Annual Meeting & Lunch ................................... 12:00p TCM Christmas Party ..................................................... 7:00p Tuesday Weekly Pastors’ Meeting ................................................ 9:00a English Classes Christmas Party ................................... 6:30p Wednesday Advent Worship ............................................... 10:00a & 7:00p Advent Supper................................................................ 6:00p Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Prepared to Answer ................... 9:00a Handbells ....................................................................... 5:30p Worship Choir................................................................. 6:45p Saturday Christmas for Kids ........................................................ 10:00a Next Sunday, December 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 Lifeliners (High School group) Bible Study..................... 9:00a Fellowship following worship ................................................... ONLINE Today Adult Bible Study (Tucson)............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) ............................................ 10:00a Wednesday Advent Worship (Tucson)............................................... 7:00p Next Sunday, December 17 Adult Bible Study (Tucson)............................................. 9:00a Worship Service (Tucson) .............................................10:00a OFF-SITE EVENTS Monday Pastors’ Circuit Meeting at Redeemer ............................9:00a Saturday Handbells perform at Canoa Ranch................................5:00p
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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
Pastor Timothy L. Patoka (Campus Ministry)
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
revtlp@gracelutheransaz.org
Assistant Director—Jen Rickling
Grace-Benson and Grace-Vail
Child Learning Center Mission Teachers
Benson
451 W. Duane St., Benson, AZ 85602
Vail
jrickling@gracelutheransaz.org
Chris Leathers, 1-Year Olds cleathers@gracelutheransaz.org
Worshipping at Esmond Station Elementary 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Sam Anthon, 2-Year Olds
Pastor Seth A. Scheuerlein
Vicki Smith, 3-Year Olds
revsas@gracelutheransaz.org
vsmith@gracelutheransaz.org
Office at Civano
Theresa Pratt, Preschool
10501 E. Seven Generations Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 (520)848-4631
Prayer Group—Laura Hodgson prayergroup@gracelutheransaz.org
santhon@gracelutheransaz.org
tpratt@gracelutheransaz.org
Katie Patoka, After School Care kpatoka@gracelutheransaz.org
Bible-Based Counselor—Cinda Drescher
Worship Coordinator—Beth Kassulke
cinda@gracelutheransaz.org (520)581-4714
music@gracelutheransaz.org
Administrative Assistant—Debbie Koehler
Office Assistant—Cora Stuhr
assistant@gracelutheransaz.org
office@gracelutheransaz.org
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