On Pentecost, we celebrate that we have been given an Advocate to accompany us. Poured out in wind and fire, water, wine, and bread, the Holy Spirit abides in and among us. We give thanks that God speaks to each of us, no matter our origins, language, or life path. Filled with the Spirit of truth, we go out from worship to proclaim the saving power of Christ’s love and the freedom of God’s grace with all the world.

“For the believing wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the believing husband^[a] brings holiness to his marriage.”  ( 1 Corinthians 7:14)

This past weekend I attended another wedding in Tennessee for a close friend’s daughter.  His daughter was a student at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and she met her husband as a fellow member of the school’s cross-country running team. Union University is a ministry of the Southern Baptist tradition. These kids are very spirited faithful young people who love the Lord, and it showed within their service. 

All weddings are different these days.  There are so many traditions and cultural aspects of the wedding ceremony.... 

Please join the Cup of Cold Water Team in Werner Hall after worship on June 8th to pack Manna Bags! Grab a buddy and see who can get through the line first and pack the most bags!  Don't forget to take one with you as you leave to hand out when you see someone in need. 

Supplies are always needed, and we appreciate the donations of individual sizes of the following items: 

• Protein (pouches of chicken, peanut butter pouches/cups, vienna sausages, jerky, meat sticks)
• Individual peanut butter pouches
• pudding cups                                         
• granola or protein bars
• Individual packets of crackers or nuts
• Bottled Water (we need lots!)
• Sunscreen & Chapstick
• Fruit cups or dried fruit or fruit snacks
• Wet Ones/Handi-wipes (individual use)

Sunday, June 8th—Manna Bags Assembly after worship in the Werner Hall.

 Sunday, June 8th—Bible Study in the conference room after worship.

Sunday, June 8th—Children’s Chime Rehearsal after worship in the Luther Room.

Sunday, June 8th—Keep Cool & Connected Committee meeting after Pastor’s Bible Study in the Luther Room. Bring your own lunch.

Sunday, June 8th—Ladies Summer Choir! Come sing with us! No experience necessary. Only 2 short rehearsals; today and next Sunday after worship in the sanctuary with the performance on Sunday, June 22nd. Questions, see Becky Solomon.

Sunday June 8th—Property Team meeting in the Youth/Craft Room after worship.

Tuesday, June 10th—Pint with a Pastor at 6:30pm. Come out to Catalina Brewing Company, grab a beverage of choice and settle in for good conversation about faith and life, led by Pastor Tony. 

Thursday & Friday, June 12-13—Grand Canyon Synod Assembly at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas,  Nevada. We gather under the theme, “Build Up the Body.” Watch livestream: communitylv.org/media/live

Our church office will be closed on Thursday, June 12 for the Assembly.

June 13 & 14 & 15—Curtain Up! A choral celebration of classics from Stage and Screen by Desert Voices, James Higgs is the Artistic Director,  Performance are at Christ Church UMC, 655 N Craycroft, on Friday, June 13 at 7pm, Saturday, June 14 at 7pm, and Sunday, June 15 at 4pm. Early Bird tickets are $20 at www.desertvoices.org or $25 at the door.

Saturday, June 14th—Work Day at Church starting at 7am. Please meet in the kitchen for a list of work projects for the day. The work day is open to anyone from the congregation 18 yrs or older. You may bring snacks for those attending to share!!

Saturdays, June 14, 21, and 28—View The Chosen season 2 in the conference room 2pm-4pm.

Tuesday, June 17—AVIVA Child Services bag project at 9am-Noon in the Youth/Craft Room. Come help make bags for Arizona children in foster care. AVIVA Child Services is an organization that provides counseling for children and their families taken into the foster care system. 

Saturday, June 21—The 75th Anniversary of D-Day & The 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, Colonel Timothy G. Tarris of the Commemorative Air Force will make a video presentation at 6pm in the sanctuary. Free will offering will be taken to benefit homeless veterans.

Tuesday, July 1—Blankets of Comfort at 1pm in Werner Hall. You are invited to help prepare more blanket kits and stuff toys. Help bring comfort to babies and children. Kits will be available in the narthex for those who would like to crochet around the blankets. Contact: Linda Claasen (520) 561-9711.

Welcome into our community today as we seek to follow the one who gathers us.
May you feel a connection to the beautiful Savior in worship this day! May you join us in learning and seeking to live in G.R.A.C.E. (Generosity, Reaching Out, Advocacy, Compassion, Encouragement).   

We gather in the unity of Christ and are all invited to the Lord’s Table. He is the host —we are all guests. We celebrate that Jesus came to us and continues to come to us.  In faith we receive the body and blood of our Lord and Savior. We believe that he did this “for you.”

Join us in-person, on Facebook Live at Beautifulsaviortucson, and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88641186563   Meeting ID: 886 4118 6563 and Passcode: 188820