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“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”
Philippians 4:4

The Apostle Paul urges us to rejoice always.

Always!

Sure, Paul. Whatever you say. Haven’t you read the news lately? Should I rename you from Paul to Pollyanna? Haven’t you peeked inside my home, my school, my workplace, my neighborhood?

Well, Paul hasn’t but God has. In fact, God is already in those very places of struggle, discord, pain, suffering. God knows, God cares, God loves… and we are called to rejoice. For the love of God in Christ gives us the grace to see through those struggles to the strong power of God’s love working in them. And the grace to be agents of Christ’s healing and peace following Jesus to the lost, the least, the lonely. God’s angels on earth, in God’s grace. Building bridges of understanding, forgiveness, reconciliation, love.

We must remember God is present especially when we can’t perceive God’s presence. After all, on an overcast day....

Sunday, Oct. 11 – Property team meeting in the alcove of Werner Hall after worship.  Everyone is invited to help plan for upcoming workdays and other needed projects. Church Workday - Saturday, Oct. 17, Come out and help us beautify our campus starting at 7am.

Tuesday, Oct. 13—Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am in Werner Hall. Ladies, come join us for a joyful time of Bible study, fellowship, and of course… snacks! We’ll gather to grow in faith, encourage one another, share some laughs, and enjoy delicious treats together. Whether you’re new or have been coming for years, there’s a place for you here! Bring a friend, your Bible, and an open heart—we can’t wait to spend this special time together. Questions, contact Barbara Peterson at 520-222-5160 or Cozyteapot2@cox.net

Tuesday, Oct. 13—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!

Saturday, Oct. 17 4-6 p.m. - "Jenny and Tim." Beautiful Savior's Tim Tarris, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, will speak about the US Army Air Corps and the 3/4 scale biplane he built to observe USAAC's 100th anniversary this year.

Sunday, Oct. 18 – Congregation Meeting in Werner Hall after worship.  We will be electing new Council members and a new Treasurer.  Everyone is invited to attend.

                 Income       $439,000   Actual       $433,000    Budgeted 

                Expenses    $351,000   Actual      $401,000    Budgeted

Positive Cash Flow   $88,000   To Date     $32,000    Budgeted 

Income is running very close to where it should be with offerings up slightly, facility usage up and Academy down slightly.  Expenses are down.  The expenses for the rest of the year will be higher as expenses which occurred earlier are just being billed out to us.  Income should remain as projected for the rest of the year so we should end the year with a positive cashflow.

Jenny and Tim — Tim Tarris was honored this week by the Town of Oro Valley for his lengthy service in the U.S. Air Force and for his efforts to build awareness of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mayor Joseph Winfield issued a proclamation recognizing the retired Air Force colonel. Tim and his wife, Vicky, will speak at Beautiful Savior at 4 p.m. Saturday about the USAAC anniversary, his flight in a replica WWI "Jenny" and the help they've received from others before the flight and after. Click here to read the mayor's proclamation.

In 2013, when Craig Courtney composed the anthem “Think On These Things,” he wrote the following title notation: “To honor Dick and Martha Crofts, recognizing and celebrating their thirty years of faithful service to Moorings Presbyterian Church and a lifetime of service to God.” The church’s website lists them as former Directors of Music, so clearly, music and the scriptures were central to their lives, so it’s not surprising that this anthem is an almost-word-for-word, direct quote of Philippians 4:8-9 (King James Version):

“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good repute; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things . . . and the God of peace shall be with you.”

Musically, the anthem has 3 sections with lyrics that describe...

Lord of Grace Lutheran Church (7250 N Cortaro Rd) invites you to Legacy Planning Workshop presented by Thrivent. Legacy planning is the process of organizing how your assets are passed on to future generations, ensuring finanical security and a lasting personal impact.

RSVP/Register to Lord of Grace at Office@lordofgrace.org

You are invited to remember those who've gone before during Beautiful Savior's observance of All Saints' Day Nov. 1.

The day is a Christian feast honoring all saints, known and unknown, who have passed into eternal life. It reflects the belief in a spiritual bond linking the living and the dead. 

This should be a personal remembrance for you and the church family. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 11, we will have a special cloth on which we invite you to write names of loved ones who've passed as well as the names of the living you view as saints in your life. The cloth and a fabric marker will be on a table in the entryway, and will be used as the altar cloth on Nov. 1. 

Volunteers Needed! Help us with our booth at the Marana Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 2pm-9pm. Please let Pastor Annemarie or the office know if you can come for an hour or two to help hand out Beautiful Savior brochures & invitations to our Sunday, Nov. 8 Worship in the Park. The festival will be at the Marana Heritage River Park located at 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive. 

Volunteers Needed!  The Academy grounds need cleaning (not landscaping) once a week. See the signup sheet on the table in the entryway to see what all is needed. Your help in keeping our Academy clean & safe is appreciated.

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 Living in Grace, Love and Action.   

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