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I Found A HomeDear Sisters and Brothers of Beautiful Savior, Sunday we are celebrating Rebecca Solomon’s retirement. While I have only come to know Rebecca, Beautiful Savior has been the place she calls home. Without using the typical adjectives often used to describe people retiring, Rebecca used her talents to celebrate the love of God through music. Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Being a contemplative, Aldous Huxley said it best when he said, “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” Well done good and faithful servant. You are going out on a high note (pun intended). Through the years you have through your music reached the deepest parts of our human experience. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. After all is said and done music is the language of the spirit. Enjoy a poem written by Rebecca..... |
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Upcoming EventsSunday, Feb. 15—Noisy Offering. The children will be passing coffee cans around for you to place loose change and help support the Cup of Cold Water Ministry. Jingle-Jangle! Sunday, Feb. 15—Happy Retirement for Becky Solomon, our collaborative pianist/accompanist. Join us in Werner Hall after worship for cake & fellowship. Please join us in congratulating Becky Solomon for her lifelong dedication to music ministry and her 23 years of service to the mission and congregation of BSLC. Sundays—Bible Study after worship. We gather in the Conference Room to continue our study of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Led by Pastor Richard Mauthe. Wednesday, Feb. 18—Ash Wednesday worship at 7pm. On Ash Wednesday we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter. Marking our foreheads with dust, we acknowledge that we die and return to the earth. At the same time, the dust traces the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism. We humbly pray for God to make our hearts clean while we rejoice that “now is the day of salvation.” Returning to our baptismal call, we more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world. Thursday, Feb. 19 - Lutheran Social Services Program/Luncheon 12pm-1pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson (445 S. Alvernon Way, 85711) We would love to have you at our luncheon! It is free of charge, but registration is required. Become a Partner in Action and RSVP on line at www.lss-sw.org/bfl Friday. Feb. 20 - Last day to Register for the Women of the ELCA Spring Retreat—Sat. March 7th at BSLCA. Join in the fun, fellowship, activities, and food! All the women of the congregation are invited to attend the Spring Retreat on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30am-2:30pm here at BSLC. The theme is “Hats Off to Faith-Hope-Love” Sunday, Feb. 22—ACSTO Rep. visit during fellowship in Werner Hall after worship. Tom Askew will be here to answer your questions about ways to donate to our Academy. If you're an Arizona taxpayer, you can make a donation to ACSTO (which goes toward scholarships to our Academy) and receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit in return! Sunday, March 8—Special Congregation Meeting in Werner Hall after worship. The only item on the agenda is a vote on the Atas Towers cell tower proposal. |
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AnnouncementsPlanning for our security; a ministry of care Would you be willing to help create a security plan for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Academy? The Grand Canyon Synod this year is sharing a year-long series of short reflections and practical guidance on congregational security and preparedness. This series begins with a simple but essential conviction: security planning is not about fear—it is a ministry of care," the Synod posted. We are putting together a small group to look at our property and policies, to study resources gathered by the Synod and others, and to come up with a comprehensive plan to address our physical safety so that worship, learning and service can take place with trust and confidence. If you can commit a bit of time and energy, or would like more information, please contact Mark Mittelstadt at markmitt71@yahoo.com.
2025 Giving Statements BSLCA’s 2025 Giving Statements were sent out via email last week. If you didn’t receive it, please check your spam/junk email folder. If you need another copy, please contact Jenni in the Office; 520-744-2665 or office@beautifulsavior.net Thank you for your gracious response to God's blessings in your giving last year to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Academy! Through the grace stewarded by you, and your acts of generosity, you provide the resources to help us communicate and share the Good News of Jesus Christ through word and deed. May you continue living in Grace, Love & Action!
Lenten Weekly Devotion & Discussion Starting Sunday February 22 for 5 weeks, in lieu of Lenten services we are providing weekly devotional materials containing the writings of Thomas Merton. The short booklet Bridges to Contemplative Living is perfect for your choice of: 1) personal, private meditation at home; 2) discussion with friends during LLL (fellowship) in Werner Hall after Sunday worship; 3) “Ponder with a Pastor” on Tuesdays at 11am; and/or 4) Share with a prayer partner. The short booklets are now available for purchase ($6) from the office. |
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Love in ActionLotsa Pasta Drive for ICS Food Bank A month-long food drive focused on noodles! The goal is to collect: Thousands of pounds of noodles and Thousands of pounds of cans of pasta sauce (no glass, please). There will be a donation bin in the gathering area for your donations. A simple pasta dinner goes a long way at ICS food banks—budget-friendly, shelf-stable, and a meal most kids love, all for under $5 to feed a family of four.
Are you a Thrivent client? Yes, then you can help! With Thrivent Action Teams, you can make a meaningful impact in our community. Throughout the year both the church and the Academy can use your support in applying for a Thrivent Action Team to help with the cost of supplies, decorations, and refreshments for different events. Thrivent will provide the resources we need to get started, including up to $250 in seed money. If you can help out, please contact Becca Vorholzer, Academy Director (520-579-1453 BeccaV@beautifulsavior.net), or the church office (520-744-2665 office@beautifulsavior.net) for a list of events to help with.
ACSTO -Give our Academy students a solid Christian foundation on which to grow Help us by giving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit donation to Beautiful Savior Academy through ACSTO. You can make a dollar-for-dollar tax credit donation to the Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (ACSTO) and designating the funds to our academy. Not only will those funds go directly to Beautiful Savior Academy, but you may receive a tax credit on your Arizona state taxes for the amount donated (up to the maximum allowed) or your Arizona tax liability (this is your liability prior to the consideration of any taxes already paid through payroll deductions or quarterly payments). It’s that easy! For more information go to: https://pages.acsto.org/school/beautiful-savior-academy
ICS Empty Bowls fundraiser—Sat. March 7th at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Join us for Empty Bowls 2026, Interfaith Community Services’ biggest community fundraiser, on Saturday, March 7, 12pm, at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center (1288 W. River Road). This inspiring event brings the community together to support those in need. Guests will enjoy delicious soups, breads, and desserts generously donated by local restaurants and food partners. The event also features an exciting silent auction and raffle with incredible prizes. Each attendee will have the chance to select a handcrafted pottery bowl, created and donated by talented local artists, to take home as a meaningful keepsake. Proceeds directly benefit ICS food banks and programs, helping individuals and families move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. General Admission tickets $40. Click here to purchase tickets. |
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Sunday WorshipWelcome into our community today as we seek to follow the one who gathers us. 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 |
