Time after Pentecost

The Time after Pentecost begins the Day after Pentecost and ends the Saturday before the First Sunday in Advent. The Sundays after Pentecost make up the longest portion of the Church Year. We call this half of the year the Time of the Church.

Throughout this season, we focus on the ministry of Christ and how He guides His church to grow in faith toward God and in love toward one another. During this time our will focus will be on the Gospel readings in Luke. These readings pick up the narrative of Jesus’ life in mid-ministry at the height of His teaching, storytelling, and healing. There is a bit of everything in Luke, with some well-known passages to experience again: the sending out of the disciples, the parable of the good Samaritan, Jesus visiting Mary and Martha, and instruction on prayer. These snapshots of Jesus’ ministry highlight various facets of discipleship practice: welcoming, listening, praying, peacemaking, rejoicing, and more.

The color for the season after Pentecost is green which signifies growth and life. We grow in faith and are nourished as we hear and study God’s Word and receive the Sacraments in the resurrection life in Christ.

Resources: Sundays and Seasons Copyright © 2024 Augsburg Fortress. | Enduring Grace A Church Year Journal for Kids Copyright © 2024 Concordia Publishing House

Pentecost: Summer Theme

Led by the Holy Spirit, our faith is renewed

Theme Write-up

written by Matthew Reece, Director of Music Ministries

**Led by the Holy Spirit, our faith is renewed**

In the season of Pentecost, we remember how the Holy Spirit descended upon the early church with power and purpose, breathing new life into followers of Christ. This divine presence continues to move among us today, igniting hearts, inspiring witness, and deepening faith. As we enter the first part of this season, we are reminded that the Spirit is not a distant force but an active guide—calling, shaping, and empowering us in our daily walk with God. The Spirit leads us beyond comfort and routine into a vibrant, living faith that is continually made new through grace.

Being led by the Holy Spirit means learning to listen, trust, and respond with openness. As we gather in worship, we open ourselves to transformation—to be renewed in courage, hope, and love. Through scripture, song, and sacrament, we experience the Spirit stirring within us, reconnecting us to God’s promises and equipping us to serve with compassion in the world. In this Pentecost season, may we welcome the Spirit’s renewing presence and follow where it leads, confident that God is at work in and through us.

Altarscpape

Thank you, Julie, for the beautiful altarscape you created for the season.

Worship Information

Join us in-person for the weekly Worship Service at 10 am in-person or via Facebook Live if you are unable to attend in person (https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsdavenport/). The service will later be uploaded to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintslutheranchurchdav1987) for your viewing.

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

Introduction

Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in holy baptism have also been raised with him and are encouraged to elevate our thinking, seeking the “things that are above.” To that end we seek the sustenance of the Lord’s supper and the encouragement of God’s word.

Prayer of the Day

Benevolent God, you are the source, the guide, and the goal of our lives. Teach us to love what is worth loving, to reject what is offensive to you, and to treasure what is precious in your sight, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Scripture
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 – Search out wisdom, for all is vanity

The teacher of wisdom who wrote Ecclesiastes sees that working for mere accumulation of wealth turns life into an empty game, a “vanity of vanities.” Nevertheless, he asserts in the next verse, it is good to find enjoyment in one’s work because such enjoyment is a gift from God.

Psalm 49:1-12 – My mouth shall speak of wisdom. (Ps. 49:3)

Colossians 3:1-11 – Clothed in Christ, your life is hidden with him in God

Life in Christ includes a radical reorientation of our values. Just as the newly baptized shed their old clothes and put on new garments, so Christians are called to let go of greed and take hold of a life shaped by God’s love in Christ.

Luke 12:13-21 – Jesus says: Be on guard against greed; be rich toward God, your treasure

In God’s reign, the “rich will be sent away empty.” Jesus uses a parable to warn against identifying the worth of one’s life with the value of one’s possessions rather than one’s relationship with God.

Fellowship Time

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

Ardor (Worship Musicians)

The musicians rehearse from 9:00 – 9:45 am every Sunday morning. You are invited to join us in leading music during the worship service. The musicians for worship can find the service orders and music in the crate on the back pew in the sanctuary for each week. Contact the office if you plan to help lead worship.