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This week the journey of Lent begins. As encouragement in your journey, a poem by T.S. Eliot entitled:

Ash Wednesday

Because I do not hope to turn again
Because I do not hope
Because I do not hope to turn
Desiring this man's gift and that man's scope
I no longer strive to strive towards such things
(Why should the aged eagle stretch its wings?)
Why should I mourn
The vanished power of the usual reign?

Because I do not hope to know
The infirm glory of the positive hour
Because I do not think
Because I know I shall not know
The one veritable transitory power
Because I cannot drink
There, where trees flower, and springs flow, for there is nothing again.....

TODAY, 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.

TODAY, 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!

TODAY, Feb. 22—Dinner at The Lot on 22nd. Sloppy Joe’s is what’s for dinner. Questions, contact Betsy Korsmo at 520-425-6713 or bkozz@icloud.com

Tuesdays in Lent—Ponder with a Pastor at 11am in the Luther Room. Lenten devotion & discussion.

Tuesday, Feb. 24—Pint with the People at 6:30pm. Come to Catalina Brewing Company (6918 N Camino Martin), grab a beverage of choice and settle in for good conversation about faith and life.

Thursday & Friday, Feb. 26 & 27—Office & Academy Closed for Rodeo Days.

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.

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 available for purchase ($6) from the office.

Lotsa 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 is a donation bin in the gathering area for your donations.

ICS Empty Bowls fundraiser—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. General Admission tickets $40.

TiHAN CarePackages for Poz Café—BSLCA is helping sponsor POZ café in April and we are starting to collect the following items: 80 small square boxes of Kleenex, 160 bottles of liquid hand soap, 160 cans of shaving cream, 160 disposable hand razors, and at least 6 gift cards for $15.00 each, from either Walmart,  Target, or Fry's. Plus $400 cash that goes towards paying for the meal.  See Janice & her jar to donate.

FLIM Golf Classic—23rd Annual Ken Ahlstrand Memorial Golf Classic. The FLIM Golf Classic is a fun way to raise money for the FLIM (Fund for Leaders in Mission) fund as you get in some exercise, hang out with friends and probably get a little frustrated at your golf game!  This year it will be held at the Oro Valley Country Club. It is limited to 120 golfers. There is a $5.00 reduction in registration price if your entry form is postmarked before March 16th.   

Planning 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. 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. For more information, please contact Mark Mittelstadt at markmitt71@yahoo.com

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