Bible Study
Join Pastor Pokora for Bible Study this evening at 7 pm (via Zoom). Contact the pastor for the information to join.
Preparation for the Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Volunteers are needed to help load food at River Bend Food Bank at 8:30 am. Help is also needed to unload the food at All Saints Lutheran Church as well as put the items away at 9:15 am on Friday, July 14th.
Volunteers are always needed during the week to prepare boxes, stock the shelves, and hang/organize clothing. See Anne or Bonnie to coordinate time to work.
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, July 16th the 7th Sunday after Pentecost.
Ardor Rehearsal 9 am
Contemporary Worship – 10 am
Fellowship Time/Refreshments – following worship
Introduction for July 16th
God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord’s table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.
Scripture for July 16th
Isaiah 55:10-13
The growth of the word to accomplish God’s purpose
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
The parable of the sower and the seed
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.
Council
The Council will meet Tuesday, July 25th at 6 pm in the library for their monthly meeting.