Sunday, September 1st Information
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 15th Sunday after Pentecost.
If you would like the words for the worship service, contact the office (office@allsaintsdavenport.org) to request the information.
Pentecost Autumn/November Theme (2nd half of Pentecost)
Living out the Kingdom with a generous spirit
Theme Write-up written by Matthew Reece, Director of Music Ministries
As we conclude the Pentecost season, we are reminded that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit empowers us to live as citizens of God’s Kingdom. “Living out the Kingdom with a generous spirit” calls us to embody the generosity of God in our daily lives, reflecting the abundance of His love and grace. The Kingdom of God is not just a future promise but a present reality, manifest in our willingness to give freely—of our time, resources, and compassion. Just as the early church shared everything in common and no one was in need, we are invited to continue this legacy of selfless giving, ensuring that our communities are marked by care, kindness, and mutual support.
This theme challenges us to see generosity not as a mere act of giving, but as a lifestyle rooted in the Kingdom values of justice, mercy, and humility. When we live with a generous spirit, we mirror the heart of Christ, who gave His all for us. This generosity transcends material wealth; it includes offering forgiveness, extending grace, and providing encouragement. As we live out the Kingdom in this way, we become living testimonies of God’s love, drawing others into the transformative power of His Kingdom. Let us, therefore, embrace this call to generosity, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us in building a world that reflects the generosity of our Savior.
Altarscape
Julie, Thank you for the beautiful altarscape for the season. Let it remind us all that the Holy Spirit is living within all of us and we should spread the good news to all.
Introduction Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.
Jesus protests against human customs being given the weight of divine law while the essence of God’s law is ignored. True uncleanness comes not from external things but from the intentions of the human heart. Last week Jesus told us, “the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life” (John 6:63). Now James says God has given us birth by the word of truth. We who were washed in the word when we were born in the font return to it every Sunday to ask God to create in us clean hearts.
Prayer of the Day
O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we amy be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Scripture Introductions (2 read on Sunday morning) Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress.
- Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
The Israelites believed the law was a divine gift that provided guidelines for living out the covenant. Moses commands the people to obey the law and to neither add to nor subtract from it. The Israelites are also to teach the law to their children and their children’s children.
- Psalm 15
Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? (Ps. 15:1)
- James 1:17-27
The letter of James was intended to provide first-century Christians with instruction in godly behavior. Here Christians are encouraged to listen carefully and to act on what they hear, especially by caring for those least able to care for themselves.
- Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Mark’s gospel depicts Jesus as challenging traditional ways in which religious people determine what is pure or impure. For Jesus, the observance of religious practices cannot become a substitute for godly words or deeds that spring from a faithful heart.
Fellowship Time
You are invited to stay after worship for refreshments and fellowship time in the gathering space.