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“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14)

I love talking forgiveness!  We all need to reflect more about what this really means in our every day lives… for even those close to us. It’s more than forgiving our enemies.  Forgiveness is not always easy for us nor is it always what we say it is.  Forgiveness is an ability that God has to do freely, lovingly, and unconditionally.   It is through our faith in Jesus that I think we are able to forgive others, not because we feel like it or because we are so good and holy, but because Jesus became human and through his life, death, and resurrection God brought forgiveness to the entire world. 

Forgiveness is a key to showing we indeed have eternal life inside us... 

Because of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church’s faithful mission support, the Grand Canyon Synod is celebrating six ordinations in 2025, with a seventh anticipated in December. This is the most in our synod's history, and for the first time ever, we've welcomed two deacons into Word and Service Ministry. Your stewardship is actively empowering leaders across our synod.

Bishop Hutterer has written a letter to share the remarkable story of one of these newly ordained leaders, Pastor Solomon Kuch. His journey from refugee to rostered pastor will help you understand what's possible when God's call meets your congregation's generosity. 

I invite you to read and share this story to highlight the tangible difference giving makes in raising up leaders across our synod. Thank you for being church together!

SUNDAY, Nov. 16—Thanksgiving & Farewell to Pastor Tony during worship at 9am and then join us for a reception after worship in Werner Hall.  Pastor Tony will be moving to the community of Poway, California as he has accepted a Pastoral position to serve Incarnation Lutheran Church.

SUNDAY, Nov. 16—Noisy Offering. If you have loose change in your purse or pockets, feel free to toss it into the cans that will be passed around during offering. This money goes to our Cup of Cold Water ministry.

 Monday, Nov. 17—Church office is closed.

Wednesday, Nov. 19—Games Galore at 6pm in the Conference room. Join us for Board games (not “bored” games!) of all types will delight and bond us together!

Thursday, Nov. 20—Handbells rehearsal at 5:30pm.

Next Sunday, Nov. 23—Team building & brainstorming meeting for Happy Birthday, Jesus Kid’s camp in the Luther room after worship. Contact Becky Solomon for more details.

Wednesday, Nov. 26—Thanksgiving Eve worship at 7pm.

Monday, Dec. 1 - Messiah Sing-In at Christ Community Church at 7pm.  We will be carpooling to Christ Community Church (530 S Pantano Rd) from our (BSLC) parking lot at 6:30pm.

Saturday, Dec. 6 - Vintage Jewelry Sale from 8am-Noon in Werner Hall. A wide variety of boxed vintage jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, matching sets, bracelets. Also, a few watches, charms and Christmas jewelry. The items are new and in original jewelry boxes.

BSLC Academy’s Fruits of the Spirit—Food Collection through Nov. 30. The annual Fall Food Drive. At Thanksgiving, the Academy likes to teach and practice the "Fruits of the Spirit" with the students. They do so by hosting a food drive to  benefit ICS (Interfaith Community Services) Each week in November, the students will be asked to bring in a designated food item if able.  The donations will be collected in their classrooms and then brought to Chapel for blessings before donating them to the food bank. If you'd like to help our Academy kids, they are collecting the following items: 

Cereal, Pasta noodles, canned pasta sauce (no glass jars please!), Soup, meals in a can (Ravioli, Spaghetti-O's, chili, etc.), Mac & Cheese

Thursday, Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Dinner at The Lot on 22nd.  This year we are partnering with Our Saviour’s Lutheran to provide the meal.  We are responsible for the turkeys (already cooked and carved) and drinks.  If you able to help out, please contact Betsy Korsmo, bkozz@icloud.com or text/call her at 520-425-6713

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