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 31^st 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, June 2^nd Information

Volunteers Needed 

Helpers are needed Sunday morning!

Assisting Minister – ___

Projection – Julie

Sound Board Operator – Kirk

Camera Operator – ___

Attendance – ___

Offering Helpers – ___

Altar Care – Brenda

Counters – ___

Musicians – 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 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost.

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

Julie, Thank you for the beautiful altarscape for the season.

Introduction Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.

Deuteronomy makes clear that sabbath-keeping is meant for the welfare of all. God delivered the Israelites out of slavery, so they should observe this freedom with a day of rest. No one should work seven days a week; even slaves and foreigners should be able to rest. Yet human beings can turn even the most liberating religious practice into a life-destroying rule. Jesus does not reject sabbath-keeping, but defends its original life-enhancing meaning. Our worship and our religious way of life are to lead to restoration: the hungry being fed and the sick being healed.

Scripture Introductions Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.

Deuteronomy 5:12-15

This portion of the Ten Commandments instructs the Israelites to keep the sabbath. The Israelites are to rest, and they are to allow their slaves, their livestock, and the foreigners living among them to do the same. They were once slaves, and so they are to treat their own slaves justly.

Psalm 81:1-10

Raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob. (Ps. 81:1)

2 Corinthians 4:5-12

When we carry out God’s ministry we do so not for our glory but for the sake of Jesus Christ whom we proclaim as Lord. The power for ministry comes from God, not us, so that we persevere no matter what, trusting in God’s power and promises at work through us.

Mark 2:23—3:6

Jesus challenges the prevailing interpretation of what is lawful on the sabbath and tells his critics that the sabbath was made for humankind, not the other way around. Healing the man with the withered hand is work that cannot wait until the next day.

Fellowship Time

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

Vacation Bible School at Grace Lutheran Church

June 17-21, 9am-3pm*, at Grace Lutheran Church (1140 E High St, Davenport) – Lunch & Snacks Provided

Join us for fun bible stories, silly games & songs, and lots of laughter at Vacation Bible School – we are thrilled to have Camp Shalom Inc. staff leading a week of fun here at Grace! *Extended care option available.

For more details, cost information, and to register go to bit.ly/GraceVBS2024 (please register by May 31). VBS at Grace is open to the public for kids ages 4 and up. Contact Pr. Kirsten at 563-322-0769 or pastorkirsten@gracewelcomesyou.org and she will be happy to help with any questions you may have.

Royal Ball Run for Autism 2024 Race Events

Thank you to all who donated to the Royal Ball Run for Autism this year through All Saints Lutheran Church.

Friday, June 21^st at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Royal Ball for All Carnival featuring the Prince & Princess Fun Run, sponsored by Blackhawk Bank & Trust. The event is held at the Camden Centre in Milan, IL and the Fun Run will begin at 6:30 PM.

Saturday, June 22^nd at 7:30 am

Walk for Heroes & Highnesses – a Celebration Walk for families and friends to honor their heroes and highnesses with autism. Walking distance is less than 1/2 a mile and is designed to be a celebration, so show your royal spirit!

Saturday, June 22^nd at 8:00 am

Royal Ball Run for Autism 5K presented by Interstate Batteries, Winsor Consulting, & Bally’s. The race starts and ends at the Milan Hy-Vee 4^th Street entrance.

Don’t want to run or walk? Volunteers are needed for these events as well! See Anne Holtan for more information about volunteering. Visit http://www.royalballrun.com/ to learn more about the organization or to register for the walk/run.