June Information

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.  Contact Pastor for the meeting id and password at 563-355-5405.

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, June 14th to help unload and put away the food order from the River Bend Food Bank delivery at 9 am at All Saints.

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 16th Information

Volunteers Needed 

Helpers are needed Sunday morning!

Assisting Minister – ___

Projection – ___

Sound Board Operator – Kirk

Camera Operator – ___

Attendance – ___

Offering Helpers – ___

Altar Care – Marilyn

Counters – ___

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

Fellowship Time Treats – Jeff

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.

Worship Information

Join us in-person or via Facebook live for the Worship Service at 10 am on Sunday where we will celebrate the 4th 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.

The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We’d expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It’s not the way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the tree into which we are grafted through baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not appear all that impressive, but while nobody’s looking it grows with a power beyond our understanding.

Scripture Introductions Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.

Ezekiel 17:22-24

Tree imagery is used in a messianic prophecy to tell how the Lord will choose someone from Judah’s royal family (the cedar tree) to reign over all creation. This tree will be planted on Mount Zion, the location of the holy temple.

Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

The righteous shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon. (Ps. 92:12)

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17

Paul encourages believers to live by faith and not by sight. We do not consider Jesus from a human perspective but through the eyes of faith, believing he died for all and was raised. All who are in Christ are now in God’s new creation.

Mark 4:26-34

Jesus frequently uses parables to teach ordinary people as they are able to hear and understand. Images of sowing and growing show the vitality of God’s kingdom.

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 through All Saints Lutheran Church. You donated $1,485.00 this year.

Friday, June 21st 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 22nd 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 22nd 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 4th 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.