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Beer & Hymns - Monday, May 16 @ 7:00 pm
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Pentecost 
Community Picnic

Saturday, May 14

Sesquicentennial State Park – Shelter #5.

 

Sponsored by Living Springs Lutheran, Adams Northeast AME,
Northeast UMC, Rehoboth Baptist, Impact Church.

 
Come join this wonderful time of fellowship, food and worship with our NE Columbia neighbors, sponsored by local churches.  The food (hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans, non-alcoholic drinks and dessert), are being provided through donations from each participating congregation. 

The entry fee into the park is $2 for adults, $1.25 for seniors (15 & under is free). Bring your chairs (and/or any games). There are quite a few activity options available at the park, so it should be a fun event!  For information, contact Jim Zieche or Karen Kranz and/or check the poster with event details in Lisa’s window.

Day of Pentecost

Sunday, May 15

Special Worship @ 8:15 & 10:45

We celebrate this 3rd most important day in our Christian lives (along with Christmas and Easter) You are invited to wear something RED to help celebrate the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives! Don't miss this wonderful worship experience. Invite a friend or neighbor!

Gifts of the Spirit!  
Pentecost Sunday, May 15

A Special Opportunity for Everyone!
9:30-10:30 in the Fellowship Hall
One of the great Biblical teachings about the Holy Spirit is that the Spirit gives each of us special gifts for our life as part of the body of Christ in the world.   When was the last time (if ever) you intentionally explored your Spiritual Gifts?   All adults and sr. youth are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall on Pentecost Sunday at 9:30, for a wonderful session led by Tina & Don Molineu and Pastor Eric, focusing on our spiritual gifts.   It is based on a Spiritual Gifts Inventory that is part of our Lutheran Church’s Faith Practices emphasis.  If you would like to complete the easy, on-line version ahead of time and bring your results with you, simply go to http://www.elca.org/en/Our-Work/Congregations-and-Synods/Faith-Practices/Spiritual-Renewal/Assessment-Tools?_ga=1.244546629.175733393.1452095788

ATTENTION Young People
from birth to 6th grade:

This Sunday is PENTECOST which is the birthday of the church and 50 days after Easter.  We want to celebrate by "flying high" and "making hoops for hope"!  We will gather on the portico at 930am and enjoy God's creation at this Pentecost Celebration!  
Do you speak a language you would be willing to share on Pentecost Sunday (May 15))?  We are looking for volunteers to speak a bible verse in a different language during the readings on Pentecost Sunday.  If you are interested please contact Lisa in the office!

Donate Desserts for Community Picnic

Saturday, May 14

Each congregation is providing food for the picnic. Living Springs is responsible for desserts. We need enough for at least 250 people. If you are not planning on attending on Saturday, please bring your donations by Friday. 

Membership Sessions

Sundays, May 15 & 22 @ 9:30

Sessions are being held in preparation for our next Membership Sunday. Find support for life’s journey and be part of the exciting work God is doing among this community of disciples! If interested – or if you want to learn more about Living Springs – please contact Pastor (917-2749) or Tina Molineu

Beer & Hymns

Monday, May 16

Our next joyous time of singing and fellowship will be on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 pm. We will be taking the summer off so come join us.  We will gather at Beef o’ Brady’s on Hardscrabble Road. Folks are welcome to arrive earlier if they wish to eat prior to the merry singing.

Tuesday Night Devotion Dinner

Tuesday, May 17

On 3rd Tuesdays, LS Food Ministry offers dinner at 6:15, with devotions by Pastor. Cost $9 – signup sheet is in the admin bldg or contact the office before 11 am on Monday.

HANNAH HOUSE FOOD MINISTRY

Thursday, May 19

Living Springs will sponsor our monthly meal for the women and children of Hannah House on Thurs, May 19. We need volunteers to provide a side dish or dessert for 30.  If you would like to help deliver the meal by 5:30, it is a great opportunity to sit and interact with the women and children to be a living sign of faith & caring in their lives.   All donations are welcome –make checks to Living Springs and mark, “Hannah House Food Ministry.”   Thrivent members can use one of your free $250 projects for a meal!   Contact Karen Kranz or any member of the Hope team. Sign-up chart is in the Admin. Building.


Mother & Other’s Tea

(Sisters, Daughters, Friends)

Saturday, May 21
Please join us for a festive afternoon on Saturday, May 21 from 2-4pm in our the fellowship hall. Women of all ages are invited to participate. Join in a wonderful afternoon of tea plus goodies. $5/person. Tickets will be available in April. Please bring a teacup from home to use and share why it is significant to us. If you have a tea pot or tea set, as well, we would love to display it that afternoon. Let Ginny Devereaux (803-699-2598) know if you can help with this. Also, take part in bringing in your wedding picture to put into a Bride’s Gallery to share that day. We truly have brides of all ages and it is always fun to see and share. More so...Do you have your wedding gown from that day? Can you wear it, or let someone borrow it to model it that afternoon??? The oldest one we know about comes from 1956!!! Can you beat that? Please let Adele Lindberg (803-736-1359) know if you are willing to help in these ways. Any question may be directed to Alice Renaud (803-699-8995)

Join the Facilities Team

We are looking for additional members to join the Facilities Team to help plan and execute tasks to maintain our facilities.  Please contact Lisa in the office if you are interested and can help.  We are meeting briefly this Sunday in the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM, join us if you can!  We would love the help!

SPARK! Your Faith Bible Camp
Sunday-Wed, June 12-15, 2016

Sunday, June 12 - special worship followed by Lunch & family faith activities
Mon, June 13-Wed, June 15 Camp Style from 9:00am-3:00pm

 

SPARK! Your Faith Camp is for Children and Youth ages 3-18! 
Adult Volunteers are needed—please contact Leslie Bloss (LBloss3306@hotmail.com) or Lexanne Graves (Lexanne@LivingSpringsColumbia.org)


Golf Outing

Saturday, June 25
This year’s golf outing is on June 25th at Crickentree Golf Club in Columbia, South Carolina.  All proceeds will benefit the Living Springs Mission Partnership Fund in Memory of Gary Shannon Long .  Cost per player is $60.00 and includes a picnic dinner after the event.  Donations are welcomed and will go 100% to the Mission Partnership Fund. You don’t have to be a golfer to participate. We need volunteers to help the day of the tournament with registration, raffle drawing, taking photos, and driving the refreshment cart.   Anyone who would like to help obtain raffle prizes would be welcomed. Sign up at the table in the Administration Building.  Contact Bill Franck, Mike Davidson, Jeff Day or Jim Zieche with any questions.

Support our
Living Springs Children/Youth Ministries!

Pine Straw Fundraiser - $4.50 each
(free delivery for 10+ bales)

Youth will distribute order forms starting this Sunday and additional copies can be found in the Narthex of Church Workroom or click here.

Prayers

Anita Dye
Nancy Baldwin
Rebecca Cox
Margarete Zacour & family - passing of Margarete's grandson, Zachary
Cynthia Becker - mother of Tiffany Ginn
Robert T. McKenzie - grandfather of Meredith McKenzie
Andi-Kate Cunningham - great-granddaughter of Janet Bate
Melissa Edwards - sister of Wendy McKenzie
Luther Becker - father of Tiffany Ginn
Cindy Meeks - daughter of Marianne Tracey
Brenda Davidson - extended family of Nancy Baldwin
Joey Zayas - cousin of Jean Wieck
Kyle Baldowski & family - cousin of Shelby Sheldon
Kathy Donnelly - sister of Sara Hales

Lessons for Sunday, May 15


First Reading: Genesis 11:1-9

The builders of the tower of Babel try to make a name for themselves by building their tower to the heavens. God scatters them, confusing their language so that they cannot understand one another. The miracle at Pentecost reverses this story, drawing many different peoples together into the new people of God.
 

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30)


Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he told his disciples they would be filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, surrounded by signs of fire, wind, and a variety of languages in their midst, the people were amazed and astonished at Jesus’ promise coming true.


Gospel: John 14:8-27

Though the disciples struggle with Jesus’ nature and identity, they receive the promise that they too will be identified with God and God’s mission. Though he must leave them now, Jesus promises the coming of the Advocate whom God will send to comfort and enlighten them.

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May

8:15 Service

Council Person
Beverly Hoppert
Assisting Minister
Gwen Furcron
Lector
Bob Gill
Communion Assistants
Sally Moore
Herb Brantley
Ushers
Sue Loveless
Mike Loveless
Greeter
Sadonia Grimmer
Acolyte
Caroline Moore
Crucifer
Lexanne Graves

10:45 Service

Council Person
Bob Turnmire
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
V. Marty Wagner
Communion Assistants
Bob Turnmire
Leslie Bloss
Ushers
Steve Padgett
Austin Padgett
Adam Woodruff
Steve Bloss
Greeter
Katie Prizer
Acolyte
Walker Flores
Crucifer
Mike Davidson
Torchbearers
Brenda Grohman
Jeanette Bloss

Children's Message
Lexanne Graves
Counters
Scott Graves (LC)
Marshall Hurlbert
Steve Padgett
Flowers
Judy Lawrence
Mugger
Herb Brantley
Nursery
Misty O'Donnell
Refreshments
Judy Lawrence
Altar Guild
Shirley Laingen 


Church Humor...

A pastor and his daughter.

A pastor's daughter was about three he got her ready for bed. He asked her what she would like to pray about. Promptly she answered: "onions." They prayed about onions and the next morning he asked why she wanted to pray about onions. "Because you said in your sermon that we should pray for things we dont like."
Do you have some church humor you'd like to share? We would love to share it too! Send your humor to Lisa in the office.
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