September Happenings

Devotion Books

The September, October, and November 2019 devotional books are available for you in the gathering space on the welcome center. Please help yourself!

Blessing of Backpacks

During worship this Sunday, September 1 there will be a blessing of the backpacks. Students and teachers of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpack/work bag to church so it can be blessed for the school year. 

Salvation Army Meal Site

All Saints Lutheran Church is responsible for planning and serving a meal at the Salvation Army Meal Site Tuesday, September 3. The meal site is located at Zion Lutheran Church on Marquette and 8th Street in Davenport. See the clipboard on the kiosk to sign up to donate items or help.

Together in Christ Parish Joint Bible Study

On the first three (3) Wednesdays during the month of September the Together in Christ Parish will have a weekly Bible study at 9:30 am at St James Lutheran Church. The topic will be the book of Esther. All are welcome so, invite your friends.

Children’s Sunday school

Children’s Sunday school will begin on Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 am in the downstairs classroom. If you would like to teach, please contact the Proclamation Ministry Team (Anne or Tom).

Men’s Choir Rehearsal

Men’s Choir will begin rehearsing on Sunday, September 8 @ 9:45 am in the sanctuary. See Wanda with questions. 

Food Pantry Meeting

There will be a Food Pantry meeting after church on Sunday, September 8. All are invited to this meeting to discuss present and future needs, procedures and the mission God has for us.

Bonnie Strittmater 

Children’s Bibles

Bibles will be given out to the children that attend children’s Sunday school on Sunday, September 15 during worship.

Quad Cities Marathon

ELCA’s God’s Work. Our Hands. Annual Day of Service: The members of St. James invite the members and friends of All Saints to join them in September at our God’s Work. Our Hands. Day of Service this year.  We are going to support the runners in the Quad City marathon with a water station at the corner of 18th and Oak during the race, and by making and holding posters of encouragement during the time the runners pass our church area.  On September 15 following the Worship Service (about 10:00 am), everyone is invited to come to the Fellowship Hall to make posters to use on September 22.  All supplies will be provided.  The race will be held on September 22, and anyone who wants to help at the water station or hold posters encouraging the runners needs to be at St. James from 7:00 am through 8:45 am and be sure to wear your God’s Work. Our Hands. shirts if you have one.  Members of All Saints are also invited to stay and attend our worship service at 9 am. Questions?  Contact Joyce Marinaccio at 563-343-3404 or at gsgopher50@gmail.com