Bible Study
You are invited to join Pastor Pokora this evening at 7 pm via the application Zoom. Contact pastor for the logon information.
Preparation for the Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Volunteers are needed to help put away the River Bend Food Bank delivery tomorrow, Thursday, June 22nd at 9:15 am.
Volunteers are always needed during the week to prepare boxes, stock the shelves, and hang/organize clothing. Contact Anne or Bonnie to coordinate.
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
The Food Pantry & Clothing Closet are open every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm, even holiday weekends.
Volunteers are needed while the food pantry and clothing closet are open to the public.
Sunday Schedule
All are welcome to join us for worship and fellowship time at All Saints Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 25th the 4th Sunday after Pentecost.
Ardor Rehearsal 9 am
Contemporary Worship – 10 am
Fellowship/Refreshments – after worship
Introduction for June 25th
God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Though we may experience rejection, frustration, division, and death, God’s grace and love make us a new creation each day. Marked with the cross and filled with holy food, we are sent from worship to witness to Christ in the world.
Scripture for June 25th
Jeremiah 20:7-13 — The prophet must speak despite opposition
Matthew 10:24-39 — The cost of discipleship
Theme & Write Up for the Season of Pentecost Summer
written by Matt Reece, Director of Music Ministries
Transformed by the Spirit, empowered by grace
As we enter the season of Pentecost, we learn that we are “Transformed by the Spirit, Empowered by Grace.” This worship theme embodies the profound impact of the Holy Spirit’s work within us, bringing about personal transformation and empowering us to engage with the world around us. As we gather in worship, we will delve into the ways in which the Spirit’s presence can shape our lives, renew our faith, and equip us to share the message of God’s abundant generosity.
Through our worship services, we will reflect on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, recognizing that it has the capacity to change us from within. We will explore the concept of being sent into the world, not as passive observers, but as active participants in God’s redemptive work. As we open ourselves to the Spirit’s movement, we will discover newfound strength, courage, and gifts that enable us to proclaim God’s generosity to all we encounter. With hearts filled with gratitude, we will celebrate the unmerited grace we have received and seek to extend that grace to others, embracing our role as ambassadors of God’s love and mercy in a broken world.
We will explore the profound impact of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, recognizing how it empowers us to engage with the world and proclaim God’s generosity. By embracing our calling and relying on the Spirit’s guidance, we will be equipped to bring transformation and grace into the lives of those around us, embodying the love of Christ in all that we do.
Butterfly Blessings Event by Unity Point Health
