About Worship
Worship at All Saints might look and feel a little different. We carefully and prayerfully select a worship theme each season, and we choose songs and liturgical elements that help communicate that theme and bring us closer to God and to one another.
All Saints Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and participates in the Synod Authorized Ministry (SAM) program offered by the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Bishop Amy Current has authorized Wanda Barber, Matthew Reece, and Julie Schoville to be Synod Authorized Ministers able to preside over all worship services and offer pastoral care. The Synod provides training and instruction throughout the year and fully supports this program.
Colors for the season of Pentecost: Summer (May 24th – August 30th)
Day of Pentecost (May 24): Red as the color of fire is used on this day when we remember the tongues of fire descended on the crowd in Jerusalem. In contrast to the color of scarlet, Pentecost’s red is a bright color.
The Holy Trinity (May 31): White is suggested, the expression of joy in the mystery of the Triune God.
Time after Pentecost (June 7 – August 30): Green is used, to indicate our growth in faith as we follow the teachings and ministry of Christ. Some assemblies use differing shades of green throughout the Sundays after Pentecost, a lighter green in summer and a darker green in fall.
Worship Information
The Sunday morning Worship Service will be at 10 am in the sanctuary.
This link will open the congregational text for the month of August’s Sunday worship services.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVYFuwBN3adUy7hsV1uxdamhp96kNmQ0/view?usp=sharing
Pentecost: Summer Season (05.24.2026 – 08.30.2026)
Theme & Write-up
Written by the Director of Music Ministries
Living a kingdom life among God’s holy creation
As the season of Pentecost begins, we are invited to discover what it means to live a kingdom life among God’s holy creation. In the gift of the new covenant, God writes mercy upon our hearts and gathers people of every nation, language, and generation into the body of Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the church is strengthened to be a living witness to the gospel—not only in word, but also in acts of compassion, justice, and reconciliation. As the Spirit guided the disciples into bold faith and faithful service, so too are we sent into the world to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in our daily lives.
Throughout this season, we will listen closely to the teachings and parables of Jesus, learning how the kingdom of God takes root in unexpected places and ordinary lives. Christ calls us to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, care for our neighbors, and tend God’s creation with gratitude and humility. In the parables, we discover seeds of hope, treasures hidden in plain sight, and reminders that God’s reign is already growing among us. Together, we journey as disciples shaped by the Spirit, learning to live with generosity, courage, and love as we share in God’s renewing work throughout creation.
Altarscape
Sunday, August 2nd – 10th Sunday after Pentecost
Ardor (Worship Musicians)
The musicians rehearse from 9:00 to 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 Director of Music Ministries or the church office if you plan to help lead worship.
Introduction
In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.
Prayer of the Day
Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scripture
Isaiah 55:1-5 – Eat and drink that which truly satisfies
God invites Israel to a great feast at which both food and drink are free. God also promises to make an everlasting covenant with all peoples, with promises that previously had been limited to Israel. As David was a witness to the nations, these nations shall now acknowledge the ways in which God has glorified Israel.
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 – You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. (Ps. 145:16)
Romans 9:1-5 – The glory of God’s people Israel
This begins a new section in Paul’s letter in which he will deal with the place of Israel in God’s saving plan. He opens by highlighting how Israel’s heritage and legacy include being God’s children, having God’s covenants, being given God’s law, participating in worship of God, and receiving divine promises.
Matthew 14:13-21 –Christ feeding five thousand
After John the Baptist is murdered, Jesus desires a time of solitude. Still, his compassion for others will not allow him to dismiss those who need him, and he is moved to perform one of his greatest miracles.
Fellowship Time
After worship there is time for refreshments and fellowship in the gathering space.