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PUTTING THINGS INTO PERSPECTIVE FOR YOU…. 

According to LIFEWAY RESEARCH - Twenty years ago, most churches (53%) were growing by at least 5%. The latest FACT study of more than 15,000 religious congregations in the U.S. found only around 1 in 3 (34%) grew weekly worship attendance at least 5% in the last five years. Most churches (52%) were in decline of at least 5%, while another 14% reported their attendance today is within 5%, plus or minus, of what it was five years ago.

More than 15,000 U.S. religious congregations revealed that 7 in 10 U.S. churches have 100 or fewer weekly worship service attendees, while 7 in 10 U.S. churchgoers attend a church with more than 250 each week...

SO…. HERE WE ARE:  Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

In the past 10 months we have extensively researched a lot about who we are as a congregation and what we need to do to prepare ourselves for strong Pastoral Leadership.  We have re-evaluated what type of leadership we are looking for to take us into the future.  We are currently in the call process...

Hooray, the sanctuary roof has been fixed! 
A Maintenance Coating and patching was done on the north Academy building as well.

Via De Cristo
Via de Cristo is a three-day retreat based on the fundamentals of Christianity, concentrating on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. The Spanish words “Via de Cristo” mean “way of Christ.” The purpose of Via de Cristo is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and communities.  The next retreat is October 9-12.  If you are interested or have questions, please see Barbara Peterson (520-222-5160, Cozyteapot2@cox.net) or Laura Eskridge (520-820-7562, lleskridge@hotmail.com).

Purchase tickets for Gaslight Theatre’s “Race to the North Pole” show on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6pm for $35 each from Barbara Peterson or Laura Eskridge.

God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday—Sept. 7

GWOH day is Sunday, September 7, after the service. The event will be held in Werner Hall. The program will be a ministry fair with display space for all church ministries, both for the internal ministries that make the church function and external for those reaching out to the community. There will be three or four long tables for assembling Manna Bags, round tables for ministries, and a few round tables to eat at for LLL. If you are part of a ministry, event or community outreach and would like to set up a display board, please contact Jenni in the church office.  Plan to come and see all the amazing things happening here at BSLC & our community!

Sunday, August 17—Noisy Offering all donations go to support our Cup of Cold Water fund/Manna Bags.

Sunday, August 17—Quarterly Congregation Meeting after worship in Werner Hall.

Thursday, August 21—FUSION (Faith Upheld in Song, Inspired by Old and New) rehearsal at 5:30pm. 

Thursday, August 21—Choir rehearsal at 7pm. 

FUSION (Faith Upheld in Song, Inspired by Old and New) and Chancel Choir rehearsals start Thursday, August 21st. Chancel Choir is in need of male singers (tenors and basses)! Anyone who is interested in singing is welcome to join and you don’t need to know how to read music. Email jameshiggs@beautifulsavior.net with any questions. 

Rehearsals
Fusion - 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays 
Chancel Choir - 7-8:30pm, Thursdays
Handbells - email jameshiggs@beautifulsavior.net if you are interested. 

Can you help? In order to keep the Memorial Garden looking nice for families visiting their loved ones, we are in need of a few more volunteers to help maintain the space.  Generally, the commitment is for a month, and cleaning is done once a week during your assigned month.  The cleaning includes: Blowing off dust and debris and disposing of it; hosing down the area if needed; removing dead plants or any clutter around the garden and the niches. Can you help in September?  If you have questions or would like to volunteer contact Greg Ogden, BSLC@ogengr.com or Craig Fennel craig@egrafx.com

Back to school sales are happening now, so it's the perfect time to support Youth on their Own's Mini Mall. Please see the flyer for ideas of needed items. We will be collecting items until God's Work our Hands Sunday- Sept 7th. A collection bin will be in the narthex. Youth on their Own provides these items at no cost for youth who don't have a stable living situation.  

How Can You Help? Donate items we need to fill the Manna Bags, assembly will be Sunday, Sept. 7th: 

•Protein (pouches of chicken, peanut butter pouches/cups, vienna sausages, jerky, meat sticks) (lots needed!)
•pudding cups                    
•granola or protein bars
•Individual packets of crackers or nuts    
•Bottled Water     (we need lots!)    
•Fruit cups or dried fruit or fruit snacks    
•Wet Ones/Handi-wipes (individual use)        
Donation table is in the gathering area marked GRACE Center for Manna Bags.

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