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God's radical grace“...Or are you envious because I am generous?” Grace. Radical grace. God’s grace, by definition, is something we can never get, never earn, never deserve, but only be given. And sometimes that sticks in our craw. In our gospel story for this coming Sunday, Jesus tells a parable. People are not getting what they deserve. I invite you to read this parable sometime in the next few days. It’s found in Matthew 20:1-16. Then notice your initial feelings. Perhaps not your thoughts about it just now, but your initial gut-reaction feelings. And sit with those feelings for a time. Wonder about them. Ask God about them.... A couple seeds for our Follow Me board this week: Where in our society/our local community/your immediate social circle, are you seeing an example of God’s radical grace?..... |
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A Big Thank You!!Thank You to everyone who helped at the work day on Saturday, Sept. 12 and everyone who participated in Sunday’s God’s work. Our hands. Your generosity of time and donations demonstrates how we embody our mission here at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Academy - Living in Grace, Love and Action. To live in Generosity by Reaching out to all people; to be an Advocate to our community in the name of Jesus Christ; to show Compassion and offer Encouragement to God’s world. |
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Upcoming EventsTODAY, Sept. 20 – Blessing of Blankets of Comfort pillows & blankets during worship. TODAY, Sept. 20, 3rd Sunday of the month – Noisy Offering during worship. The children will be passing coffee cans around for you to place loose change and help support our GRACE Center, which gives out food, clothing, shoes, and hygiene supplies to those in need. Jingle-Jangle! Monday-Thursday, Sept. 21-24 & Sept. 28-Oct. 1 - Drop off your donations for our Rummage/Yard Sale during church office hours (9am-3pm) in the alcove of Werner Hall. We take household items, clothing, shoes, books, jewelry, holiday decorations, working electronics to name just a few. We also need lots of bags, so please donate your plastic grocery bags. We are NOT taking any tube TV's or furniture. Questions? Contact Geneva Cassel 520-241-7421 or Linda Weber 520-709-2479. We will not accept donations on Friday, Oct. 2. Tuesday, Sept. 22—Pint with the People at 6:30pm at Catalina Brewing (6918 N Camino Martin). Looking for real conversations about life, faith, and everything in between? Pull up a chair and join us. Whether you’re full of questions, deep in your faith, or just curious, you belong here. Bring a friend (or come solo and make new ones)! Cheers to good conversations and even better people—see you there! Friday, Sept. 25 - Blankets of Comfort Meeting in Werner Hall 1:00-3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us as we prepare kits to crochet edges around fleece blankets and to stuff fleece pillows. The blankets and toys will be delivered in December to babies and children at Tucson Medical Center, Northwest Women's Center, and Youth on Their Own. Contact: Linda Claasen (520)562-9711. Saturday, Sept. 26 – Drop off your donations for our Rummage/Yard Sale from 8am-11am in alcove of Werner Hall. See above for items to be donated and who to contact with questions. Sunday, Oct. 11 – Congregation Meeting in Werner Hall after worship. We will be electing new Council members & a new Treasurer. Everyone is invited to attend and hear about all the things happening here at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church & Academy. |
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Notes on NotesThis Sunday’s choir anthem “In This Very Room” beautifully expresses the reassuring promise that Jesus is with us no matter where we are. Even in your kitchen, workplace, school, grocery store, doctor’s office – every “room” in your life is a place where there is enough love, joy, hope, and power to chase away any gloom because Jesus is in that very room with you. Such a room was Dave and Suzy Shaffer’s living room where the choir gathered in May 2019 to sing this song for Suzy, who was, at that time, only weeks away from dying of breast cancer. That living room became a holy, sacred place where Jesus was the Comforter, Good Shepherd, and Prince of Peace to Suzy and to all of us. We hope that the message of the song will become very real to you as you let the words and gentle melody speak to your heart for whatever “room” you are facing. by Becky Solomon for September 20, 2026 |
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Volunteers NeededThe Academy grounds need cleaning (not landscaping) once a week. Once a week these things are needed: 1) Blow/sweep Courtyard of all debris 2) Clean/wash bird droppings around trees and all spider webs 3) Move sand or blue chips into worn away areas 4) Blow/sweep all sidewalks around Academy buildings near parking areas 5) Rake sand, if able Use the signup sheet on the table in the church entryway or contact the church office to help out. Your help in keeping our Academy clean & safe is appreciated. |
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Mission Support StoryDear Pastor Burke and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, I am writing to say thank you! Through Beautiful Savior's gift of mission support, you are investing directly in our leaders as we communicate Jesus, connect people, and create possibilities. Bishop Hutterer has written a letter to share a story of two leaders you empower to carry our shared mission into the wider church. Click Read More to see the letter. Thank you for being church together! In gratitude,
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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.” We welcome ALL to Communion for it is the Lord’s Table and Jesus’s gift of grace to the world. 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 |
