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Life as a follower of Jesus Christ“Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?” Will You Come and Follow Me In our Sunday gospel readings in worship, we’ve been hearing Jesus call the disciples to follow. And now, as the Book of Matthew progresses, we’ll be hearing from Jesus examples of what that looks like. Time and again over the course of September and October, our Sunday scriptures will paint pictures of life as a follower of Jesus Christ. Snapshots of following the Way.... Starting now and going through October, I invite you to notice as you go throughout your day, your average afternoons, your ordinary evenings: In what way am I following Christ? What specific action or choice to refrain from an action? What mindset?... When and where did I notice someone else following in Christ’s Way? What were they doing or not doing?.... Then, would you join me in doing one or both of these things... |
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Upcoming EventsSunday, Sept. 6 – Getting to Know You gathering at 11am(ish) in the Luther room. Sign up folder is on a table in the entry way to attend. Bring over your snacks & coffee from fellowship time in Werner Hall. Monday, Sept. 7 – Church Office & Academy closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Beginning Painting Class at 9am or 1pm in the Luther Room. This course is aimed at people who would like to be able to paint but never dreamed they could. And it is NOT one in which everyone is painting the same picture! The painting medium is acrylics, and the subject is pets – specifically, the painter’s own pet, or one of a close friend or family member. A class consists of six three-hour sessions, two per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) for three weeks. Teacher (coach): Stan Thorud, Text: 612-670-5328 or Email: stanthorud42@gmail.com Tuesday, Sept. 8—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, Sept. 8—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! Wednesday, Sept. 9— Getting to Know You gathering at 10am in the Luther room. Sign up folder is on a table in the entry way to attend. Cookies and coffee will be provided. Thursday, Sept. 10—PrimeTimers at 12:30pm in Werner Hall. Everyone is invited to join in for food, fun and fellowship. This will be a casserole potluck lunch. Please use the sign up sheet in the entryway to let us know you're attending and what casserole, salad, fruit, bread or dessert you will be bringing. Saturday, Sept. 12 – Church Work Day. Come out and help us beautify our campus starting at 7am. Sunday, Sept. 13 – God’s work. Our hands. Day – Wear your BSLC shirt or yellow God’s work. Our hands. Shirt to worship at 9am. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is the ELCA’s annual day of service, when congregations across the church join together to love and serve their neighbors as a sign of our shared faith in God’s grace in Jesus Christ. To help celebrate our day of service, please bring a donation for one of our sponsored organizations: Interfaith Community Services (ICS) Food Bank - donate any non-perishable foods Youth On Their Own (YOTO) - donate school supplies, new full size bath towels, new pillows Sister Jose Women’s Shelter - donate new women’s underwear, belts, razors, tote bags, pet food bowls, leashes Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) - donate menstrual products (especially pads), sunscreen, small bottles of water. Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest – sign up to help unload a truck of canned goods and pack into meal boxes on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12:30pm-3pm at Freedom Park Center 5000 E 29th Street. |
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Notes on NotesThis Sunday we start the Autumn season of Pentecost with new liturgy and songs. The very first hymn “Come Away from Rush and Hurry” invites us away from life’s frenzied pace into the stillness of God’s peace. The familiar tune with new lyrics will allow us to slow down, seek God’s face, and leave our burdens, confusions, fears, and pain at the cross of Jesus. The communion hymns are new also, but very singable with words packed with meaning and particularly chosen to coincide with Pastor Annemarie’s messages about following Jesus. One of the hymns, “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song,” was originally written by the whole community of Les Petites Soeurs de Jesus, part of the L’Arche community that provides for people with and without intellectual disabilities to live together. Just like those folks, we, here at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, can find strength in our togetherness! With Jesus as our primary focus, as the song says, “with all of the family you saved by your love, we’ll sing to your dawn at the end of our journey.” by Becky Solomon for September 6, 2026 |
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Have you heard?Cookies/Muffins/Snacks needed! Can you help restock our supply of snacks for coffee fellowship (Lutheran’s Linger Longer)? Bring your donation of cookies, muffins, snacks to the church anytime during regular office hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm) or on Sunday morning. Would you be interested in serving on the Nominating Committee looking for 2 new Council members and a new Treasurer for 2027? Contact Laura Steichen (lsteichen@gmail.com) or Robin Middleton-Port (rmiddletonp@gmail.com) Help serve our Tucson-area community by donating blood to the American Red Cross for hospital patients in need. Make your appointment now to give blood on Monday, September 21, from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the Activities Room of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 5102 North Craycroft Road (at the light between River and Swan). Your donation can help save more than one life! Invite your friends and family to make appointments by calling the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or by going online to RedCrossBlood.org and using Sponsor Code: LCF. Churchwide Rummage/Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, October 3. It is time to go through all your closets, cabinets, and storage spaces for all those items that you haven't worn or used in the last year or more and donate them to our rummage sale! We will start accepting donations on Monday, Sept. 21 during regular office hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm) plus Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8am-11am. |
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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 |
