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: https://www.qcstudioz.com/
There will not be class today, Wednesday, November 22nd.
Wednesday Bible Study
There is not Bible study today. See you next Wednesday, November 29th at 7 pm via the application zoom!
Thanksgiving Holiday
The office will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your family and friends.
Preparation for the Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
You are needed …
- to help pick up the order from River Bend Food Bank today Wednesday, November 22 at 9:00 am and to unload and put away the load at All Saints Lutheran Church afterwards.
- throughout the week to prepare the clothing closet and food pantry.
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet Open on Saturdays
The Food Pantry & Clothing Closet are open every Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm, even holiday weekends. Several volunteers are needed while the food pantry and clothing closet are open to the public. The food pantry & clothing closet serve about 125 families each and every week.
Donations are accepted on Friday mornings from 9 am – 12 pm and Saturdays from 9 am – 11 am. If these times don’t work for you, call Bonnie to coordinate. Monetary donations can be mailed to the church.
Sunday School (Children’s and Adult)
Sunday school will not meet Sunday, November 26th.
Sunday Worship Information
All are welcome to join us for contemporary worship and fellowship time at All Saints Lutheran Church at 10 am!
Introduction for Sunday, November 26th
This Sunday is the final Sunday of the church year and the gospel is Jesus’ great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering to those who are poor, hungry, naked, sick, or estranged. In the first reading God is the shepherd who seeks the lost, weak, and injured and feeds them with justice. We gather this day to celebrate the reign of Christ and his victory over death, yet we await the consummation of all things yet to come. Acknowledging Christ as our merciful ruler, we go forth that his reign may be known in our loving words and deeds.
Scripture (two (2) read Sunday morning)
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 God will shepherd Israel
Psalm 95:1-7a We are the people of God’s pasture and the sheep of God’s hand. (Ps. 95:7)
Ephesians 1:15-23 The reign of Christ
Matthew 25:31-46 The coming of the Son of Man; the separation of sheep and goats
Theme & Write Up for the Season of Pentecost Autumn/November
written by Matt Reece, Director of Music Ministries
Open our hearts, Open our eyes, Open our hands
As we approach the end of the Pentecost season, our worship theme is “Open our hearts, Open our eyes, Open our hands.” This theme will guide us in a journey of spiritual growth and interconnectedness. Rooted in the teachings of Christ and the imagery of the vineyard, we will explore the transformative power of opening ourselves to God and others, fostering spiritual relationships characterized by understanding, forgiveness, and compassion.
Through our worship, we will reflect on the metaphor of the vineyard, understanding ourselves as branches of the same vine tended by God. This imagery will remind us of our interconnectedness and shared dependence on God’s love and grace. As we open our hearts, we will cultivate a disposition of humility and non-judgment, recognizing that every individual is a unique creation of God. By opening our eyes, we will seek to perceive the world with Christ-like compassion, acknowledging the struggles and joys of those around us. As we open our hands, we will embrace the transformative power of forgiveness and extend kindness to others, nurturing the spiritual relationships that bind us in the shared journey of faith. In this season, we will strive to embody Christ’s teachings by becoming vessels of His love and grace, fostering unity and renewal within our faith community and beyond.
By embodying these principles, we will actively participate in the flourishing of God’s Kingdom here on Earth, creating an environment of love, compassion, and grace that extends far beyond the boundaries of our congregation.
Decorating for the holidays
Do you like to decorate for the holidays? If so, you are needed after worship at church Sunday, November 26th! Plan on bringing your own lunch and staying to help after worship to decorate the gathering space and sanctuary for the Advent & Christmas seasons. This is a great way to fellowship with others while volunteering your time and talents.
Fit4Mom
Fit4Mom holds an exercise class from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Tuesday evenings in the fellowship hall.
For more information visit their website: https://quadcities.fit4mom.com//
West Music Company – Music Therapy
Sound Reach, a vocal music-making opportunity for groups or individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities will rehearse on Tuesdays from 5:45 – 6:30 pm this fall and again in the spring.
All are welcome to attend their Fall Concert will be on Tuesday, November 28th at 5:45 pm.
For more information visit their website: https://musictherapy.westmusic.com//