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Hunger Action Month is September, 2025.  It is a call-to-action change, change that brings respite to the silent struggles faced by thousands in our country, and a few hundred million across the globe. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide awareness campaign observed every September to raise awareness against food insecurity in the United States. Launched by Feeding America in 2007, it invites communities to stand together in the fight to end hunger through education, advocacy, fundraising, and direct support.

But what is Hunger Action Month really about? It’s a reminder that while hunger might not always be visible, it is always present.   Hunger Action Month 2025 comes at a time of rising inflation, growing populations, and compounding global crises. Food insecurity is a chronic emergency affecting millions worldwide. With increasing inflation and population, resources stretched thin, homelessness and poverty on the rise, pandemics and epidemics, and natural disasters, the need for action is now. Hunger Action Month 2025 is needed now more than ever.

As part of my call to action in Hunger Ministry, I serve on a special Board of Directors in a ministry called The Genesis Project... 

As part of God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday, Sept.7, we will have the tables set up to assemble Manna Bags, as a Love In Action activity, using our hands to do God's Work!  As always, donations are needed and appreciated! We are in need of the following items, which you can place on the table in the entrance area:

Protein (pouches of chicken, peanut butter pouches/cups, vienna sausages, jerky, meat sticks) (lots needed!)
pudding cups
granola or protein bars
Individual packets of crackers or nuts
Bottled Water     (we need lots!)    
Fruit cups or dried fruit or fruit snacks
Wet Ones/Handi-wipes (individual use)

Back to school sales are happening now, so it's the perfect time to support Youth on their Own's Mini Mall. Please see the Donation List  for ideas of needed items. We will be collecting items until God's Work Our Hands Sunday- Sept 7th. A collection bin will be in the entrance area. Youth on their Own provides these items at no cost for youth who don't have a stable living situation.

Sunday, August 24—Bible Study in the conference room after worship.

Monday, Sept. 1—Academy & Church Office closed for Labor Day. 

Wednesday, Sept. 3—Council meeting at 6pm. 

Thursday, Sept. 4—Choir rehearsal at 7pm. 

Saturday, Sept. 6—Set up for God’s Work. Our Hands. Ministry Fair at 10am-1pm in Werner Hall.

Sunday, Sept. 7—God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday. Wear your BSLC shirt or your yellow God’s Work. Our Hands. t-shirt to worship.  After worship head over to our fellowship hall for coffee, snacks and to tour through our Ministry Fair showcasing many of the ministries you are invited to be a part of and then assemble some Manna Bags.

Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 8 & 9—Grandparent's Chapel for the Academy and the Scholastic Book Fair. 

Tuesday, Sept. 9—Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am in the Luther Room. All women of any age are invited to join this group. Come enjoy new friends, a snack and a Bible study.  You may contact Barbara Peterson at 520-222-5160, Cozyteapot2@cox.net if you have any questions. 

Tuesday, Sept. 9—Pint with a Pastor at 6:30pm. Come out to Catalina Brewing Company, grab a beverage of choice and settle in for good conversation about faith and life, led by Pastor Tony.

Thursday, Sept. 11—PrimeTimers Luncheon at 12:30pm in Werner Hall. Everyone is invited to join in for food, fun and fellowship. Meatloaf will be provided as the main dish. Please use the sign up sheet in the gathering area to let us know you're attending and what side dish, salad, or dessert you will be bringing.  Questions, contact Susan Kingsborough 520-579-0545.

Thursday, Sept 11—Plan to stay after PrimeTimers or come at 2pm for Games Galore. Board games (not “bored” games!) of all types will delight and bond us together!

Saturday, Sept. 27 - Annual churchwide rummage/yard sale.  Watch your upcoming newsletters and Sunday’s Bookmark/inserts for more information about the types of donations we are accepting and when you can starting bringing them in.

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.”

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