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The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.....

By Jalaluddin Rumi

Translated by Coleman Barks

Surrender to the thought that the human self is a temporary dwelling for all emotions and experiences, urging us to welcome every visitor - joy, sorrow, shame - with gratitude and non-judgement, for these are guides for spiritual growth, not enemies to be fought and suppressed.  Surrender to it all and be set free through radial acceptance and love.

SUNDAY, Feb. 1—ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING in Werner Hall after worship. Let’s celebrate all that was accomplished in 2025 and our hopes and dreams for 2026.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, starting Feb. 3-19—Beginning Painting class from 1pm-4pm in the Luther Room.  

Tuesdays & Thursdays, starting Feb. 3-19—Intermediate Painting class from 9am-Noon in the Luther Room.  

Saturday, Feb. 7—Feed My Starving Children mobile meal pack from 8am-10am at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (500 W Calle Concordia Oro Valley, AZ 85704). 

Read the 2025 Annual Report to see all the great things that happened in 2025 and our hopes & dreams for 2026.

The Annual Congregation Meeting will be on Sunday, February 1 in Werner Hall after worship.

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, look for the Lotsa Pasta sign, 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. Next time you are at the store pick up some noodles and canned sauce to the Food Bank.

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? Experience what can happen when caring people come together to build foundations for our neighbors in need. February 19, 2026 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.

Questions? Please contact Ruth Escobar at rescobar@lss-sw.org or Mary Speidel at mspeidel51@gmail.com

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 will be available for purchase ($6) from the office soon.

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