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Vicar Marty Celebration

Sunday, July 31

Has it been a year already! Sunday July 31 will be the last day Marty Wagner will be our official Vicar! At 9:30 that Sunday between services, we will recognize her ministry here at Living Springs. Refreshments will be served and we will be sharing "Marty Moments"! Bring cards and any photos you have; or share your own Marty moment! So please come and help us celebrate with Marty and her husband Ron!

Hannah House Food Ministry

Thursday, July 21

This month our meal serving falls on Thursday, July 21.  We will be serving tacos, so here is an opportunity to provide fresh fruit, water & a fruit juice, & dessert and if you would like to participate, we leave Living Springs around 5 pm and return around 7:30.  There are usually around 20 – 25 women and children join us for supper – last month one of the little girls wanted to say the blessing. Contact Karen Kranz for information.

Impromptu Service Project

Sunday, July 24

This Sunday, July 24th at 930am (in between worship services) we will assemble Blessing Bags for those who need them in our community!  With so many service events this summer, our big Blessing Bag bin in the Admin Bldg is getting low!  So, come on out at 930am in the Fellowship Hall and give back to our community.  If you want to donate any items, we would greatly appreciate any of the following: travel size shampoo/toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, soap, granola bars, crackers, bottled water, chapstick, adult socks, gift cards.  

2016-2017 Pictorial Directory

You are invited to participate in a new pictorial directory!  Living Springs is making a concerted effort to assemble a pictorial directory of our church families.  (It will also include staff and our preschool families.)
We have partnered with Lifetouch to professionally photograph families for the directory.  Each family photographed will receive a free 8X10 portrait and a directory.  Families will be able to immediately view their portraits and will have an opportunity to purchase portrait gifts.  This is an opportunity NOT a requirement.  

Dates and Times of Portrait Sessions 
FRI       AUGUST 5        2 PM - 9 PM
SAT      AUGUST 6        10 AM - 5 PM
FRI       AUGUST 19      2 PM – 9 PM
SAT      AUGUST 20      10 AM - 5 PM
SUN     AUGUST 21      9 AM – 4 PM
TUES    AUGUST 30      2 PM – 9 PM
WED    AUGUST 31      2 PM – 9 PM
Click here to set up your appointment or visit the signup table on Sunday morning (before and after each service)

Length of Time for Portrait Session
While Lifetouch materials reflect an hour for portrait sessions, the following is a summary of the process: Families are asked to arrive 5 minutes prior to their appointment time to complete registration (located in the LS Fellowship Hall). Two portrait sessions are scheduled each ½ hour.  Immediately following the portrait session, families will view and select their portrait for the directory and have the option to purchase additional portraits.  The amount of time it takes for the family to be photographed and to select portraits will vary by family.

Contact Gail Buchanan or Kathy McDonald.

Feed the Need

Save on Your Directory Photos by Donating

Lifetouch and Living Springs have also partnered to reach out to our surrounding community through a program called, Feed the Need.   On the day of the portrait session, families can bring items for the Living Springs Backpack Food Ministry or Freedom Bags for human trafficking victims, and receive a $5 discount coupon for any purchased portraits.  Click here for items needed.

Is the Spirit Tugging to help in worship?

Sunday, July 24

There will be a refresher session for assisting ministers, lectors, ushers, communion assistants, greeters, crucifers, and torch bearers.  This is an opportunity to refresh your role responsibility and for those that might have an inkling to try a certain task to expand your comfort zone – meet in the sanctuary July 24 at 9:30am.  This is open to everyone – see Jim Zieche or Karen Kranz .  
 

Ladies Book Club

Monday, August 1

The next book club is going to be at Beverly Hoppert’s house, 701 Summit Square 29229 ph: 348-4412 on Monday, August 1 @ 7 pm. Our book is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.  After our discussion, we end the night with goodies provided by one of our members.  Please join us and bring a friend.

School Supply Collection

7/31-8/15

Hope Ministry team will begin collecting school supplies for students that cannot afford to buy their own – the items will be distributed to four elementary schools within Richland District 2. The collection box will be in the narthex (the item list will be posted on the box) for you to drop off your donations. Donations will be accepted July 31 through August 15 (school starts August 17). We thank you in advance for your willingness to help the less fortunate children in our community.  Contact Karen Kranz kbkranz@gmail.com

A New Way to Give ….

especially great for the summer when you’re away!

 
No Checks, No Cash…Givelify
 
Living Springs has entered into a new era: the age of anytime, anywhere digital giving.  We have partnered with Givelify, the free, mobile giving app for churches. Givelify enables individuals to give digitally from anywhere, no checks or cash required; your offerings, tithes, and special gifts can be made right from the palm of your hand. There are no frustrating web forms or text-to-give codes to memorize and better yet, the app is free and totally safe and secure.

Givelify simply provides an alternative format for giving; it is not intended to replace our more traditional means for regular giving…offering envelopes, pew envelopes, or your own bank’s direct bill pay.
 
Click here for more info and/or to download the apps

Summer Hymns

June 5 Through August 21!

Do you have a favorite hymn you would like us to sing during worship this summer?   We are asking individuals to share their favorite hymn with the congregation.  We ask that the hymn come from any of our current/former Lutheran music books and that you share 2-3 sentences why the hymn is important to your journey of faith.  Please use the Summer Hymn Form in the narthex, or contact the office or Jim Zieche.  Praise to the Lord in Song!

Job Jar - Help with our Facilities Projects

UPDATE 7/20!

Thanks to David Abromaitas for cleaning the three ovens in the kitchen and Bill Franck for spraying for weeds!
Do you have and extra hour or two to help with our building maintenance and landscaping?  We are listing items that need attention in the Job Jar.  We have the following items in the Jar:
  • Clean stainless steel elevator doors
  • Weed and prune Serenity Garden, reinstall cross
  • Rehabilitate a Preschool Toy
  • Help clean HVAC condensers
  • Trim shrubs in front of administration building
  • Clean siding on front of shed
  • Sign up to help paint the Preschool hallway in the evenings next week, we're looking for 5 - 6 volunteers.
     
Contact Jim Zieche

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

Paul Conrad
Rebecca Cox
William Lee Collins, Jr. - son of Will & Nikki Collins born 7/10
Beverly & Mike Wyka
Irene Tracy
Colleen Franks
Nancy Baldwin
Steve Bloss
Douglas Franks  - son of Preston & Colleen Franks
Janet Shearer - sister of Trish Davidson
Kevin Bowen - Brother of Beverly Wyka
Cheryl Gunderson - sister of Sue Loveless
Luther & Cynthia Becker - parents of Tiffany Ginn
Cindy Meeks - daughter of Marianne Tracey
Joe Beasley - friend of Evan Turnmire
Skip Wharton - friend of Steve Bloss
Dub Terry - friend of Steve Bloss
Kevin Liston - friend of Mike Wyka

Lessons for Sunday, July 17


First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a

The Lord visits Abraham and Sarah to tell them that the long—awaited promise of the birth of a child will be fulfilled for them in their old age.
 

Psalm 15

Lord, who may abide upon your holy hill? (Ps. 15:1)


Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-28

Sometimes Paul preaches with great attention to theological concepts. Here, however, Paul offers a mystical teaching, that the great mystery of God is “Christ in you.” Because Christ is present in the church, Christians share in his life, suffering, and glory.


Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

JJesus uses his visit to two sisters as an occasion to remind disciples that an important aspect of obedience is singleminded devotion to Jesus and his word.


Click below if to see the upcoming schedule and/or to sign up for a future date.
July - September


Click above picture for the July Schedule

8:15 Service

Council Person
Scott Graves
Assisting Minister
Lexanne Graves
Lector
Anna Leigh Graves
Communion Assistants
Ashley Ramsey
Scott Graves
Ushers
Mike Loveless
Sue Loveless
Greeter
Nancy Franck
Acolyte
Wesley Graves
Crucifer
Jim Zieche

10:45 Service

Council Person
Ed Brennan
Assisting Minister
Adam Woodruff
Lector
Bob Turnmire
Communion Assistants
Brantley Smith
Alison Levitt
Ushers
Steve Bloss
Leslie Bloss
Karlene Stuart
Laura Stuart
Greeter
Laura Turnmire
Acolyte
Collin Flores
Crucifer
Karlene Stuart
Torchbearers
Ed Brennan
Brenda Grohman

Children's Message
Lexanne Graves
Counters
Ed Brennan (LC)
Adam Woodruff
Angie Dyches
Flowers
Judy Lawrence
Mugger
Kathy McDonald
Altar Guild
Gail Buchanan


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