Upcoming Sunday Morning Information

Sunday, November 3^rd – All Saints Sunday
Pentecost Autumn/November Theme (2^nd 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 that the Holy Spirit is living within all of us; we should spread the good news to all.

Ardor (Worship Musicians)

The musicians rehearse from 9:00 – 9:45 am every Sunday morning. All are welcome! 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. Contact the office if you plan to help lead worship.

Sunday School

Sunday school meets at 9:00 – 9:45 am in the fellowship hall (downstairs). This is a multigenerational Sunday school where we will dig deeper into our faith walk using the series titled “The Chosen”.

Worship Information

Join us in-person for the Worship Service at 10:00 am on Sunday where we will celebrate All Saints Sunday. We broadcast the worship service via Facebook Live if you are unable to attend in person (https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsdavenport).

If you would like the words for the worship service, contact the office (office@allsaintsdavenport.org) to request the information.

Of all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year’s All Saints readings have the most tears. Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John’s gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary and all the gathered mourners before he demonstrates his power over death. On All Saints Day we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved dead as well, knowing that God honors our tears. We bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah’s feast to come.

Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Isaiah 25:6-9 The banquet of the Lord

Isaiah sees a vision of the end of days, when God will gather all people on God’s holy mountain and will prepare for them a rich feast. At this banquet God will wipe the tears from all eyes. And there will be no more sorrow, for God will destroy death itself.

Psalm 24 They shall receive blessing from the God of their salvation. (Ps. 24:5)

Revelation 21:1-6a A new heaven and a new earth

Here is a vision of the new heaven and new earth in which God resides fully with God’s people so that mourning, despair, and pain have been eradicated. These renewing words from the God who spans all of time are trustworthy and true.

John 11:32-44 The raising of Lazarus

Through the raising of Lazarus, Jesus offers the world a vision of the life to come, when death and weeping will be no more.

Fellowship Time

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