Sunday, August 4th Information
Helpers are needed on Sunday mornings!
Assisting Minister – Laura
Projection – ___
Sound Board Operator – Kirk
Camera Operator – Trever
Attendance – ___
Offering Helpers (2) – ___
Altar Care – Brenda
Counters (2) – Bill & Brenda
Communion Helpers (2) – Laura & ___
Musicians – Matt, Kristen, Rhaena, Micah, and Kaylee (others?)
Children’s Message – Laura
Fellowship Time Treats – ___
Fellowship Time Set-up & Clean-up – ___
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 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 11th 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.
Apparently not satisfied by Jesus’ feeding of thousands, some who were there press him for a sign of his power; perhaps it is daily manna they want. As always in John’s gospel when people want a sign, Jesus offers himself. He is the bread come from heaven to give life to the world. He calls us to come to him and believe in him, and through that relationship to know the one who sent him.
Prayer of the Day
O God, eternal goodness, immeasurable love, you place your gifts before us; we eat and are satisfied. Fill us and this world in all its need with the life that comes only from you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scripture Introductions (2 read on Sunday morning) Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.
- Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
A food crisis becomes a faith crisis for the Israelites in the wilderness. The hungry people forget God’s saving work in the exodus, and they wish for the food they had in Egypt. Nevertheless, God miraculously meets their needs, with manna for bread and quail for meat.
- Psalm 78:23-29
God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25)
- Ephesians 4:1-16
Christians share fundamental unity and diversity. Our unity consists in the one body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God. Our diversity is expressed in various forms of ministry whose goal is equipping the saints and building up Christ’s one body.
- John 6:24-35
Many of the five thousand people Jesus fed in the wilderness continued to follow him throughout the countryside. Jesus challenges them to consider the real nature of their quest.
Fellowship Time
You are invited to stay after worship for refreshments and fellowship time in the gathering space.