Information for May

QC Studio Z

QC Studio Z offers Zumba classes in the fellowship hall at church. They have classes on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:45 to 6:45 pm. For more information visit their website: https://www.qcstudioz.com/

Wednesday Bible Study

Join Pastor Pokora on Wednesday evening at 7 pm via the application Zoom to study the word for the following Sunday. The information to join today is meeting id 799 1891 4171 and password ZB7Wg7

Food Pantry & Clothing Closet

Saturdays: The food pantry & clothing closet serve 100+ families each and every week while they are open to the public from 11 am – 1 pm. Several volunteers are needed during this time as well as throughout the week to prepare.

Weekly Food Load: Volunteers are needed this Friday, May 24th to help pick up the food order from River Bend Food Bank at 8:30 am. Help is also needed to unload and put away the food order from the River Bend Food Bank order at 9 am at All Saints Lutheran Church.

Food Pantry & Clothing Closet Donations: Donations are accepted Fridays from 9 am – 12 pm and Saturdays from 9 am – 11 am. Monetary donations can be mailed to the church office.

Sunday, May 26th Information

Volunteers Needed 

Helpers are needed Sunday morning!

Assisting Minister – Bonnie

Projection – Julie

Sound Board Operator – Kirk

Camera Operator – ___

Attendance – ___

Offering Helpers – ___

Altar Care – Brenda

Counters – ___

Musicians – Matt, Kristen, Scott, Wanda (others?)

Fellowship Time Treats – ___ 

Worship Musicians (Ardor)

The musicians for worship can find the service orders and music in the crate on the back pew in the sanctuary for each week of the month. The musicians will rehearse from 9:00 – 9:45 am every Sunday morning. All are welcome! Contact the office if you plan to help lead worship.

Sunday School

The Sunday School classes (youth and adult) will take a break for the summer. See you in the fall!

Worship Information

Join us in-person or via Facebook live for the Worship Service at 10 am on Sunday where we will celebrate the Holy Trinity Sunday.

If you would like the words for the worship service, contact the office (office@allsaintsdavenport.org) to request the information.

Pentecost Summer Theme

Empowered by the Spirit, we live by faith

Theme Write-up written by Matthew Reece, Director of Music Ministries

Our first Pentecost worship theme, “Empowered by the Spirit, we live by faith,” explores the profound connection between the empowering work of the Holy Spirit and the sustaining presence of Jesus Christ as the Bread of Life. This theme invites us to reflect on the teachings of Jesus. Just as bread sustains physical life, Jesus nourishes the soul and empowers believers to live out their faith through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Through word and song, prayers and reflections, we are encouraged to deepen our understanding of how the Spirit enables us to abide in Christ and to embody his teachings in their daily lives. The theme underscores the vital role of faith as the conduit through which the Spirit empowers believers to live authentically and fruitfully as disciples of Jesus. As we engage with this theme, we are invited to partake in the spiritual nourishment offered by Christ, finding sustenance and strength to navigate life’s challenges with courage, hope, and unwavering trust in God’s faithfulness.

Altarscape

This past Sunday marked the Day of Pentecost! Thank you, Julie for the beautiful altarscape to drive home the theme for the season.

Below is a picture of Wanda telling the children all about the Day of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. Thank you Wanda for your gift of teaching.

Introduction Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.

When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul’s words today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him.

Scripture Introductions Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.

Isaiah 6:1-8 This reading narrates Isaiah’s vision of the Lord surrounded by angels. They sing “Holy, holy, holy,” a song the church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise of God’s glory. That glory is God’s mercy toward sinners.

Psalm 29 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. (Ps. 29:2)

Romans 8:12-17 In describing the new life of faith, Paul refers to all three persons of the Trinity: the Spirit leads us to recognize that we are children of God the Father and joint heirs with Christ the Son.

John 3:1-17 Jesus’ miracles prompt Nicodemus to visit him in secrecy. Jesus tells him about being born of the Spirit and about the Son who has been sent by God to save.

Fellowship Time

You are invited to stay after worship for refreshments and fellowship time in the gathering space.

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 in the sanctuary at church. For more information visit their website: https://musictherapy.westmusic.com//

Their spring session concert will be on May 28th at 5:45 pm. All are welcome.

Royal Ball Run for Autism

Royal Ball Run for Autism is an organization in the Quad Cities. This organization is near and dear to All Saints Lutheran Church. There are several fundraisers and activities scheduled. The funds help area families receive services they need. For more information on Royal Ball Run for Autism visit their website: www.royalballrun.com

Donations through All Saints

All Saints Lutheran Church will be collecting money for Royal Ball Run for Autism. We have done this in the past so that All Saints Lutheran Church’s name is published as a Royal Supporter on the back of the Race and Volunteer tee shirts in June. Please write your check out to All Saints Lutheran Church and note on the memo line “Royal Ball Run”.  If you prefer to give cash, please make sure the envelope has “Royal Ball Run” on the outside of the envelope with your name. This Sunday, May 26th is the last day to donate via All Saints as a check will be written to Royal Ball Run for Autism after worship.

Grace Lutheran Church Invites You

Grace Lutheran Church (1140 E. High Street, Davenport) invites you to donate blood at their blood drive with ImpactLife on Thursday, May 23rd from 2 – 6 pm in their multipurpose Room A.

Appointments are not required, but they are preferred. To book your appointment, contact Mark at majepson55@netscape.net, scan the QR code on the flyer hanging on the kiosk at church, or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use group #134. The last date to donate elsewhere is 03/28/2024.