February Happenings

Wednesday Worship Service

Today marks the beginning of the season of Lent. All are welcome to join us for an Ash Wednesday Worship service at 7 pm in the sanctuary at All Saints Lutheran Church. During the service Pastor Pokora will distribute ashes and preside over Holy Communion.

Introduction: On Ash Wednesday we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter with a day of fasting and repentance. Marking our foreheads with dust, we acknowledge that we die and return to the earth. At the same time, the dust traces the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism. While we journey through Lent to return to God, we have already been reconciled to God through Christ. We humbly pray for God to make our hearts clean while we rejoice that “now is the day of salvation.” Returning to our baptismal call, we more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world.

Scripture:

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 – Return to the Lord, your God

Psalm 51:1-2, 6-7, 10-12 – Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love. (Ps. 51:1)

2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10 – Now is the day of salvation

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 – The practice of faith

Bible Study

Bible Study will not meet during the season of Lent. It will resume April 12th.

You are Invited!

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church invites you to “A Better Me in 2023”. This is a renewal day for persons with diverse disabilities, friend, family, and caregivers.

On Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 am – 3:30pm at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Parish Center (4105 North Division Street, Davenport) there will be a day of spiritual renewal, songs, and crafts for Adults with Disabilities and their family, friends, and caregivers.

Please call 563-210-3470 to register, volunteer, or if you have any questions.

Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

The Food Pantry & Clothing Closet are open every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm, even holiday weekends. Volunteers should arrive no later than 10:45 am.

Children’s Sunday school

Sunday school meets in the library or nursery in the office hallway at 9 am on Sundays during the program year.

Sunday Worship Service

All are welcome to worship with All Saints Lutheran Church on February 26th at 10 am – First Sunday in Lent

Introduction: Today’s gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. His forty-day fast becomes the basis of our Lenten pilgrimage. In the early church Lent was a time of intense preparation for those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. This catechetical focus on the meaning of faith is at the heart of our Lenten journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. Hungry for God’s mercy, we receive the bread of life to nourish us for the days ahead.

Scripture:

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 – Eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil

Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 10-12 – Mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord. (Ps. 32:10)

Romans 5:12-19 – Death came through one; life comes through one

Matthew 4:1-11 – The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days

Building Use

Please keep the following building use in mind when you are in and out of the building during the week.

QC Studio Z

Did you know that QC Studio Z offers Zumba classes in the fellowship hall three times a week? The class schedule is Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:45 pm and Saturdays 9:30 – 10:30 am.

For more information visit their website: www.qcstudioz.com

Fit4Mom

Fit4Mom holds a Stroller Strides Class from 5:30 – 6:30 pm every Tuesday evening in the fellowship hall.

For more information visit their website: www.quadcities.fit4mom.com

Meadowview of Davenport

Meadowview of Davenport is a new senior living facility that is still under construction on Belle Avenue in Davenport. They will be using office space (library, workroom, and/or the gathering space) during regular business hours during the week for the remainder of the month.

For more information visit their website: www.meadowviewseniorliving.com/meadowview-of-davenport