Welcome Cindy Paulson!

We're pleased to announce that Cindy Paulson will be joining the All Saints Staff as our new Director of Childhood & Family Ministries in mid-August**. Cindy comes with deep experience in program and curriculum development, and volunteer engagement. In addition to church program work, she was a Curriculum Developer / Senior Editor on the Spark Story Bible and other materials while working at Augsburg Fortress Publishers.

Cindy's confidence, enthusiasm, and wisdom are immediately apparent, which will enrich our congregation, children, and staff. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to her as she helps us to Make God Visible!

**Cindy will be at the Family BBQ on Thursday, August 14th 6-8 PM

Spark Bible Story for Sunday August 3rd : Jesus Feeds 5,000

Loaves and Fishes -  pg. 426 - 431 (Matthew 14:13-21)

Jesus feeds 5,000 people with just two loaves of bread and five fish!

He said in a small voice, “Jesus, please take my food if you think it will help.” 

You can review this story in the Spark Bible* with your children before or after the service. At the end of the story, there are some questions to think about, you can share your answers with your friends and teachers on Sunday or feel free to post your insights below.

Adult Bible Readings:

Isaiah 55:1-5

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (16)

Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:13-21

Semicontinuous Series

Genesis 32:22-31

Psalm 17:1-7, 15 (15)

The ELCA Lectionary (Year A) can be found here: 
http://www.elca.org/en/Our-Work/Congregations-and-Synods/Worship/Lectionary/YearA

*If you don't have a Spark Bible, contact please contact Brenda Gilsrud via the church office.

Spark Bible Story for Sunday, July 27: The Mustard Seed

Wheat Among Weeds Parable - Sunday, July 20th

Jesus tells us in a parable (see below, Matthew 13)  that we are to trust God, and let the weeds grow with the wheat. God will take care of the weeds.

Whew! Does that mean I don’t have to weed my garden?

Adult Bible Readings:

Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom 12:13, 16-19

Psalm 86:11-17 (11)

Romans 8:12-25

*Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

*Audio Pastoral discussion about this text can be found at: https://www.workingpreacher.org/brainwave.aspx?podcast_id=195

Semicontinuous Series

Genesis 28:10-19a

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 (1)

The ELCA Lectionary can be found here: 
http://www.elca.org/en/Our-Work/Congregations-and-Synods/Worship/Lectionary/YearA#Easter

*If you don't have a Spark Bible, contact please contact Brenda Gilsrud via the church office.

Spark Bible Story for Sunday July 13th: The Sower

Maybe you have this book in your collection?