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This congregation belongs to God, and God is the host of this worship service. The
members of this church are God’s servants. It is our duty to make you feel at home.
Restrooms. When you face the front doors of the church, you are facing north. The
men’s room is located in the northwest corner, to the left as you face the front doors. The
women’s room is located in the northeast corner, to the right.
Large print programs are available in the foyer. Ushers will help you find one.
Hearing assistance units are also available in the foyer. Ushers will assist you.
The majority of us participate by standing, kneeling, sitting, speaking and singing.
Please join us as you are able and when you feel comfortable. But there is no right or
wrong way to worship.
We receive gifts of money during the time of the “offering.” Dove of Peace is a
nonprofit organization that is funded solely by the generosity of our members and
friends. This is an important moment with religious significance for us.
Communion is the ceremony in which we receive bread and wine, believing that we
simultaneously partake of the body and blood of Jesus, the Lord of this congregation.
This is a profound and meaningful event for us. It is so meaningful that we do not
exclude anyone; Jesus is the host here, and we are only his servants. All baptized
Christians are welcome to partake. Our teachings also suggest that if you believe the
words “shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,” you are properly prepared to receive the
bread and wine.
Anyone with limited mobility will receive communion where they sit. Please advise the
usher, and the ministers will bring communion to you.
Children who do not yet receive communion may receive a blessing from the minister.
The age of communion is decided by parents. Our pastor is glad to discuss this with
parents and their children.
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
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18 Sunday after Pentecost
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
October 12, 2014
8:45 a.m.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Stephen A. Springer, Pastor
665 West Roller Coaster Road \ Tucson, AZ \ 85704
(520) 887-5127 \ fax: (520) 887-5512
www.doveofpeacetucson.org
Office hours weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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18th Sunday after Pentecost
*GATHERING SONG :
What Is This Place
Sunday, October 12, 2014 8:45 a.m.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship: Holy Communion, Setting One
PRELUDE
Aus tiefer not
Karl Hoyer (1891-1936)
Lars Andersen
*GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Pastor Stephen Springer
WELCOME
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the Sovereign over all the earth,
the Wisdom from on high, our merciful Judge and Savior.
Amen.
Let us boldly approach the throne of grace,
trusting in God's mercy and love.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Generous and faithful God,
we confess to you all the ways, known and unknown, that we reject and undermine
your steadfast love. Though you made us your people, we treat strangers with
suspicion. Though you forgave our debts, we collect without mercy. Yet we are
quick to pass judgment on others. Have mercy on us, O God, and remember your
promise to us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.
Through the living Word, + Jesus Christ,
God forgives your every debt, your every sin,
and gives you a new heart and a new spirit.
Amen.
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*KYRIE
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*CANTICLE OF PRAISE
Gloria
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*PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray.
Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with
abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure,
and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord. Amen.
Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces,
and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth,
for the LORD has spoken.
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It will be said on that day,
Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us.
This is the LORD for whom we have waited;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
FIRST READING : Isaiah 25:1-9
After a hymn of praise acknowledging God as a shelter for the poor, the prophet portrays a wonderful victory
banquet at which death—which in ancient Canaan was depicted as a monster swallowing everyone up—will
be swallowed up forever. The prophet urges celebration of this victory of salvation.
A reading from Isaiah.
O LORD, you are my God;
I will exalt you, I will praise your name;
for you have done wonderful things,
plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
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For you have made the city a heap,
the fortified city a ruin;
the palace of aliens is a city no more,
it will never be rebuilt.
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Therefore strong peoples will glorify you;
cities of ruthless nations will fear you.
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For you have been a refuge to the poor,
a refuge to the needy in their distress,
a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat.
When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm,
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the noise of aliens like heat in a dry place,
you subdued the heat with the shade of clouds;
the song of the ruthless was stilled.
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On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples
a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines,
of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear.
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And he will destroy on this mountain
the shroud that is cast over all peoples,
the sheet that is spread over all nations;
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he will swallow up death forever.
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The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
PSALMODY : Psalm 23
(Psalm is chanted)
The LORD | is my shepherd;
I shall not | be in want.
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The LORD makes me lie down | in green pastures
and leads me be- | side still waters.
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You restore my | soul, O LORD,
and guide me along right pathways | for your name's sake.
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Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall | fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they | comfort me. REFRAIN
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You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the | LORD forever. REFRAIN
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SECOND READING : Philippians 4:1-9
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Setting One
Though writing from prison and facing an uncertain future, Paul calls on the Philippians to rejoice and give
thanks to God no matter what the circumstance. God's peace is with us and binds together our hearts and
minds in Jesus Christ, especially when things around us do not seem peaceful.
A reading from Philippians.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand
firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
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I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I
ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me
in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose
names are in the book of life.
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be
known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by
prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And
the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
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Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9Keep on
doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the
God of peace will be with you.
Cantor:
This is the LORD for whom | we have waited;
let us be glad and rejoice in | God's salvation. (Isa. 25:9)
After the cantor, the assembly repeats the Gospel Acclamation above.
*GOSPEL: Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus tells a parable indicating that the blessings of God's kingdom are available to all, but the invitation is not
to be taken lightly.
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 The kingdom of heaven may be
compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his slaves to call those
who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. 4Again he sent other
slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen
and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding
banquet.' 5 But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business,
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while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. 7 The king was enraged.
He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. 8 Then he said to his
slaves, 'The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9Go therefore into the main
streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.' 10Those slaves went out into
the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was
filled with guests.
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But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not
wearing a wedding robe, 12 and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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wedding robe?' And he was speechless. 13 Then the king said to the attendants, 'Bind him hand
and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing
of teeth.' 14For many are called, but few are chosen."
*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
After each petition, the minister concludes “Lord in your mercy,”
and the assembly responds “Hear our prayer.”
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
The presiding minister concludes the prayers:
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your
mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
SERMON
*HYMN OF THE DAY
Pastor Stephen Springer
Soul, Adorn Yourself With Gladness
*CREED
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.*
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
ELW # 488
*PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace and may say “Peace be with you”
or similar words.
OFFERING
Chancel Choir
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Arr. Mack Wilberg
*OFFERTORY
Old Hundredth
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heav’nly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
ELW #885
*OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to
become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into
your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Amen.
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*DIALOGUE
Setting One
Setting One
*HOLY , HOLY , HOLY
*THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God.
*PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
through our Savior Jesus Christ;
who on this day overcame death and the grave,
and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
And so, with all the choirs of angels,
with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
The universe declares your praise:
beyond the stars; beneath the sea;
within each cell; with every breath.
We praise you, O God.
Generations bless your faithfulness:
through the water; by night and day;
across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future.
We bless you, O God.
We give you thanks for your dear Son:
at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer;
beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now.
We thank you, O God.
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
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broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end,
we proclaim the mystery of faith:
*LORD 'S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
*LAMB OF GOD
Setting One
We pray for the gift of your Spirit:
in our gathering; within this meal;
among your people; throughout the world.
Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus,
by your Spirit, in your church, without end.
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*INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Come to the banquet, for all is now ready.
Thine the Amen
*SENDING SONG
COMMUNION
The assembly sits. The ushers will guide you to receive communion at the altar.
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION “Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread”
Jay Althouse (b.1951)
Sonrise Singers: Chris Alexander, Peggy Glider, Ruthann Gribb, Darla Petering
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray.
O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all peoples,
the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us from this banquet
to invite others into these good things, to let justice roll down like waters,
and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign
and our Savior.
Amen.
*DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE:
Largo
W. Wolstenholme (1865-1931)
*BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you
T he Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy
The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you pea ce.
Amen.
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Lars Andersen
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the Glory of God by Toetie Oberman in
memory of Heiko Oberman.
ASSISTING MINISTER
Sandy Ahlers
ACOLYTE
Taylor Priest - Sr. Acolyte
LECTOR
Barbara Kilani
COMMISSION
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CRUCIFER
Steven Armstrong
CANTOR
Eric Holtan
GREETERS & COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
Eileen Paulus and Waunita Moon
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Dove of Peace Calendar and Announcements
October 12, 2014
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday
Thursday:
Saturday:
8:45 a.m.
Holy Communion
9:50 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Holy Communion
OFFICE CLOSED
9:00 a.m.
Worship
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study (Four Score and Seven Ago)
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE TODAY
9:00 a.m.
Ruth Circle
1:00 p.m.
Phoebe Circle
5:30 p.m.
Alleluia Bells
6:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir
3-5:30 p.m. Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
FLOWER CHART FOR 2015
The 2015 Flower Chart is ready for you to make your special day known. Please sign up
today. Thanks in advance.
ICS FOOD BANK
October’s item of the month is CANNED MEATS. The many, many families we serve
each month would be so grateful for your donation and you’ll be glad you made a
difference in someone’s life. Thank you!
TUCSON CHAMBER ARTISTS
Tucson Chamber Artists opens its eleventh season with their very popular American folk
songs and spirituals concerts October 10-12. A special segment of the concert traces the
evolution of America's national anthem, in recognition of its 200th anniversary this Autumn.
Other songs considered treasured anthems will be performed, including Lift Every Voice and
Sing, Amazing Grace, and Danny Boy. Beloved pieces by the "father of American music"
Stephen Foster will also be performed, along with excerpts from Leonard Bernstein's
Candide. For information about tickets: 401-2651 and www.TucsonChamberArtists.org
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FALL FESTIVAL/
TRUNK-R-TREAT
Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 3-5:30 p.m. this is the big day. Come and Enjoy fun,
games, etc. and of course Trunk-R-Treat. We will need people to offer their car trunks (with
treats in) for the crowd. Also need volunteers for the games and booths or donate (cake,
cookies, bag of candy.) Contact Bonnie Wagner at [email protected] or 520-404-9213
for further information. Sign up sheets in the Hospitality Room.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
The American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132, in partnership with other organizations
across our great nation, is a sponsor of wreaths that will be placed on veterans’ graves
nationwide during the Wreaths Across America 2014 National Remembrance Ceremony to
take place December 13, 2014.
We have Veterans Day in the fall, and Memorial Day in the spring, but our service men and
women are asked to make sacrifices every single day of the year to preserve our freedoms.
Some will make the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.
While we members of Oro Valley Unit 132 honor our veterans every day, we think there is
no better time to express our appreciation than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday
season. We are seeking donations for wreaths that can be placed at over 800 participating
cemeteries across the nation. By offering sponsorships to the public, Wreaths Across America
hopes that one day every veteran’s gravesite will be adorned with a wreath at this special time
of year.
Each wreath is $15 and that cost provides for a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s gravesite,
at any participating cemetery, and helps to fund Veteran and educational outreach. If a
specific cemetery is not requested, your wreath(s) will be placed at Evergreen Cemetery in
Tucson where over 13,500 veterans are at rest. The deadline for ordering wreaths is
November 30, 2014. For more information, or to place an order, please pick up a form in
Dove’s Hospitality Room, or call Ms. Onita Davis, Secretary/Treasurer, at 520-229-1064.
The completed form and your check may be placed in the Wreaths Across America mailbox
in the San Xavier Room.
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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF FAIR TRADE
Dove of Peace Front Patio
November 2nd and November 9th
Handcrafted gifts by artists from multiple countries around the world will be on display
with an opportunity for you to purchase! Have a special occasion coming up OR get
started early on your Christmas shopping list. Your purchases will benefit artists who do
not have the advantage of placing their work on the world market. Lutheran World Relief
is a World Relief Partner. Help to eradicate poverty where it resides thru your purchases.
Sale proceeds got to the artists.
Cash or your personal check please as we are not able to process credit or debits
cards.
Thank you, Your Social Ministry Committee
SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 10:00 a.m. San Xavier Room
Feel free to come join us-everyone is welcome. Hear the many avenues of service given to
our community through your support here at Dove through Social Ministry. Do you have a
thought on a special community, local need-is it being addressed? Let us hear from youjoin us.
LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY- UofA
2014 LCM Fall Banquet Celebration
When: All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2014
Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1200 N Campbell, Tucson
4:30-5:50p.m. - Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan Karant-Nunn
6:00 p.m. - LCM Friendraiser/Fundraiser Banquet
In our Prayers...
Megan Allen, Kathie Anderson, Jane Au, Dorothy Austin,, Bill and Bobbie Behm, Gary
Benoit, Marge Bock, Sonya Bowers, Kenny Carlton, Vince and Maggie Corrao, Helen
Chergosky, Norma Cooper, Nathan D Angelo, Ed Davis, Marty Del Giorgie, David Demeritt,
Carol Dietsch, Fran Dixon, Gene Dozmati, Nan Drafz, Pat Elzey, Dan Fischer, Summer
Flowers, Esther Fodness, Tom Ford, James Foss, Yoko Foss, Renuate Niemann-Gray, Wayne
Greenwood, Marlene Johnson, Beverly Kappel, Martin Klapel, Lorna Kraemer, Cari Lamm,,
Pat Bruce Maly, Jim McCann, Ruth and Todd Mesich, Marie Monheim, Donald Mundell,
Frank & Jane Musgrave, Joe and Betty Ness, Kay Norton, Elizabeth Olson, AC and Celia
Oropeza, Joni Pabst, Jim and Lenna Paulson, Charles and Loretta Paxton,
Dick Peters, Lorraine Phillips, Ann Radloff, Dave Ray, Brucs Roland, Flo Schmid, , Andy
and Roxanne Shorer, Pastor Spencer, Dot Sterns, Jim Taylor, Daniell & Debbie Wells,
Harvey Whittmyer, Dona Wilson, Mike Yoquelet
Members in Long Term Care
Marilyn Walters (Life Care), Helen Juergensen (The Villas), Jewell Truett (Amber Lights)
Lou Kunert (Desert Treasure)
Prayers for our men and women serving in the military
Individual price - $30.00
RSVP by October 29th at 623-7575, [email protected]
Contact Connie Farugia for additional information.
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Caleb Allen, Andy Bergstrom, Michael List, Larry Hoffmann, Brian Huston, Joshua Allen,
Lisa Abels, Steven Phares, Michael Paul, Cassandra Lane, Stevan McCrory, Chet Nixon,
Nathan Carlton
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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Teresa of Ávila, teacher, renewer of the church, died 1582
A mystical writer and reformer of the monastic order (Carmelites) to which she belonged,
Teresa may also be commemorated with John of the Cross on December 14. Latino
Christians traditionally remember her on this date.
Friday, October 17
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr, died around 115
Scriptures for next Sunday
First Lesson - Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm - Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]
Second Lesson - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Gospel - Matthew 22:15-22
©2012 DOVE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.doveofpeacetucson.org
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Ignatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, the city where the name "Christians"
originated. Ignatius is known to us from his letters, which encouraged Christians to live in
love, yet stand firm in true doctrine.
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Saturday, October 18
Luke, Evangelist
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beloved parables, as well as the songs of Zechariah, Mary, the angels, and Simeon.
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Stephen A. Springer, Pastor
665 West Roller Coaster Road \ Tucson, AZ \ 85704
(520) 887-5127 \ fax: (520) 887-5512
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Office: Mon-Thur 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 12 pm
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