Sunday, August 11th Information
Blessing of the Backpacks during worship!
Helpers are needed on Sunday mornings!
Assisting Minister – Marilyn
Projection – Laura
Sound Board Operator – Kirk
Camera Operator – Trever
Attendance – ___
Offering Helpers (2) – ___
Altar Care – Marilyn
Counters (2) – Bill & Brenda
Communion Helpers (2) – Marilyn & ___
Musicians – Matt, Kristen, Scott, Rhaena, Micah, Kaylee, Phil, Wanda (others?)
Children’s Message – ___
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 12th 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.
Jesus says that the bread he gives for the life of the world is his flesh, and whoever eats this bread has eternal life now and will be raised on the last day. In Ephesians Paul tells us what this life Jesus gives us looks like, this life we live as those marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit in baptism. We live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. The whole purpose of life is giving yourself for the other.
Prayer of the Day
Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scripture Introductions (2 read on Sunday morning) Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.
- 1 Kings 19:4-8
First Kings chapter 18 describes the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal. The contest proves that the Lord is God, and afterward Elijah orders the killing of the Baal prophets. Angered by the deaths of her prophets, Queen Jezebel threatens to kill Elijah. This reading finds Elijah fleeing, fatigued, and in utter despair.
- Psalm 34:1-8
Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps. 34:8)
- Ephesians 4:25—5:2
Christians are called to be imitators of God. This does not mean Christians are perfect. Rather, the Spirit is at work in our lives so that our actions and attitudes genuinely reflect the love and forgiveness we have received through Christ and his death.
- John 6:35, 41-51
After feeding more than five thousand people in the wilderness, Jesus teaches them regarding the true significance of this remarkable sign.
Fellowship Time
You are invited to stay after worship for refreshments and fellowship time in the gathering space.