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Reformation Sunday
Sunday, October 25
Don't forget to wear Red.
On Reformation Sunday at 10:45, we rejoice and offer prayers of blessing for our 3 youth affirming their faith at their Confirmation Milestone: Jack Arnold, Connor Kilbourne, and Caroline Moore.
At 9:25, everyone gather in the fellowship hall for special Reformation Celebration Activities before we head to our Faith Alive SS classes.
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Fall Work Day
Rescheduled for Saturday, October 24
Bring your gloves, shovels, and smiling face on 10/10 at 8am until. There are a variety of cleaning and other projects in the preschool, kitchen, overall grounds, and more.
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LS Flood Relief Efforts
Thanks to all who helped with our Living Springs “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” effort Saturday – and to all who have contributed so much of your time, energy, and resources over the past few weeks. It was truly a powerful experience last weekend at the 2 home project sites and the Christ Mission distribution center. We hold in our prayers all those recovering from this disaster and all who work in the ongoing marathon relief effort! Here are some updated response options:
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OPPORTUNITY TO HELP WITH HOME OF ELDERLY COUPLE
Carpet has already been torn out - they need assistance in washing down walls with bleach/water. A LS team is being formed to help them on Thursday or Friday. If you can help, please contact the office and leave a message indicating times you would be available.
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Ongoing needed items are:
- Cleaning Supplies, Towels & Washcloths, Pet Food
- Blessing Bag Items (to replenish our supply from the nearly 250 distributed) – protein or granola bars, snack-sized canned fruit, travel-size toiletry items, first-aid items, bottled water
Our SC Synod has established a fund to expedite direct resources for those in our Midlands area and the state. Financial donations may be given through our congregation - make payable to “Living Springs” and mark “flood relief.”
Details are still unfolding regarding the need to host 1-2 AmeriCorps teams here at the church. This could take place anytime between now and February 1, as they rotate teams and sites – we’ll keep everyone posted.
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Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 29
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Circle up your trunks and join us for this night of fun and festivities with family and community friends! You are invited to decorate your car trunk and hand out candy to all our little “trick or treater’s”! We always get some pretty interesting trunk decorations, so ---People…start your creative juices! Please supply your own candy for your trunk and sign up in the administration bldg. or the online signup! After the goblins get their treats & bounce around in the bounce house, check out the Fellowship Hall - the preschool will be serving chili and there will be some exciting games with prizes, led by our own youth groups and a silent auction that you won’t want to miss! Contact Lexanne Graves lexanne@livingspringscolumbia.org or Karen Kranz kbkranz@gmail.com for information. LS & Preschool Members: we ask you to consider donating candy to be given out to the children. Please put your candy donation in the box located outside Lexanne's office door or in the preschool designated donation barrel.
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All Saints Sunday
Sunday, November 1
It is our tradition to remember those who have died in the past year in our prayers on All Saints Sunday, November 1st. If you would like us to remember a friend or family member, please let Lisa Petty in the office know or fill out a form found on the table in the back of the narthex by October 25th.
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Beer & Hymns
Monday, November 2
Beer & Hymns, a community fellowship event with...hymn and song singing, is being organized in the NE Columbia area by Living Springs and the local Lutheran Beer & Hymns group! Singing talent is not necessary to join in the fun and fellowship. We will be meeting at Beef O’Brady’s at 7pm. Bring your friends! https://www.facebook.com/beerandhymnsSC
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Living Springs
Annual Congregation Meeting
Sunday, Nov. 8
9:15-10:30 in the Fellowship Hall
Pastries & coffee/juice to be served!
Please attend – a quorum is required.
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2016 Council Elections & Ministry Spending Plan
Update on Road-Widening Offer from DOT
Annual Ministry Celebration Slideshow
Spending plan summaries and nominee bios will be available at church
for the next 2 Sundays (or via email, upon request). Finance Chair Charlie Tracy will be available in the narthex between worship services on October 25th & November 1st for any discussion or questions regarding the proposed financial ministry plan
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Sign up to Bring Pastries for our Big Annual Meeting Celebration
Sunday, November 8
Sign up for pastry and baked goods located in the lobby of the admin building. We will set them on indidvidual tables ahead of time so please have them at church on Friday/Saturday or no later than 8:30 on Sunday morning
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LS FOOD MINISTRY CONTINUES TO HAVE IMPACT ON YOUNG LIVES:
Volunteers, Desserts & Donors Needed!
Thursdays through October 29
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Living Springs is sponsoring a weekly devotional pre-game meal for youth of the Ridgeview JV team on Thursday afternoons. Ridgeview is the high school located nearest to Living Springs, and many team members come from very difficult situations and need a lot of support.
2 games left! Dates are Oct. 22 & 29. Deserts and a few more volunteers are needed for our final game on October 29th Sign-up chart for volunteers and desserts is in the Admin. Building (or call the office). May the Spirit tug at our hearts to respond to this call of love and grace!
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6:46! Fall Prayer Series
Mondays
Do you have a Spirit-Tug to grow deeper in relationship with God through prayer? As part of our new Adult Faith Milestones ministry, we announce a 5-part series to be offered on Mondays, Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, from 6:46-8:00 pm. Our motivation is Mark 6:46, where Jesus says farewell to the crowds and goes “on the mountain to pray.” We say farewell to the crowded schedules of our lives and gather at 6:46 in the sanctuary to connect more deeply with God through instruction, learning, and various experiences of prayer. All are invited – bring a neighbor or friend!
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Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, October 31
We continue to form our Lutheran Men’s circle of prayer where each man is praying for a brother in Christ. Next breakfast gathering will be Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 am at Living Springs. Meal is being served by Laura Cunningham, LS Food Resource Person. $7.00 per person. We meet on the last Saturday of each month. Contact Bob Turnmire at 803-513-7533.
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Ladies Book Club
Monday, November 2
Please note time & location change
On Monday, November 2 at 4 pm, Beverly Hoppert will host the Ladies Book Club at 701 Summit Square, 29229 Ph: 414-788-1861 with discussion on A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash. The book club is open to all (even if you’ve read just part of the book) – the more ladies we have, the better the discussion! Refreshments will be provided. Contact Karen Kranz for information.
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Tuesday Devotion Lunch @ Living Springs
Tuesday, November 3
Lunch is offered in the fellowship hall at 11:45, with devotions by Pastor Eric. Everyone is welcome! Meal is served by Laura Cunningham, our LS Food Resource person. To reserve a spot for you and your friends, sign up in the narthex or contact the office before 11am on the Monday before. Donation $6 (includes drink & dessert).
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SIGN UP NOW! LIVING SPRINGS LIVING NATIVITY
Saturday, December 19 & Sunday, December 21
Sign up now on the board in the narthex to participate this year. Remember, no speaking is required by the actors! There is a role for everyone: cast members, lights, sound, scenery, props, costumes, music, animal keepers, and refreshments. Rehearsals begin in November after the Sunday 10:45 service. What a special opportunity for you and your family to celebrate the birth of our Lord with the congregation and community! Contact Dea Jones (dejones@richland2.org) or Anita Gabbard (nitagabbard@yahoo.com)
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Dasher Dinner
for Lutheran Campus Ministry
Friday, November 6
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It's almost time for LCM's annual fundraiser, the Dasher Dinner! This year we will be celebrating the ministry and contributions of our Clemson colleague Pastor Chris Heavner (23 years of service to LCM!). The dinner will be held on Friday November 6th at the Sonoco Pavilion at the Darla Moore School of Business – USC campus at 6pm. New this year, we've got a silent auction with some really great items up for bid. Tickets are $55 or $400 for a table of 8. Please consider joining us for this special 10th Anniversary Dasher Dinner or you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution either monetary or Silent Auction item to support this ministry that serves Midlands Tech, Columbia College and USC students! Contact Wendy McKenzie (803-603-6145 or wendy.mckenzie@sc.edu) to make reservations today.
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Faith Formation Focus in October:
Moses
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In September, our Faith Formation Focus was upon Abraham and Sarah. We learned that God blessed Abraham and Sarah with land, many descendants, and a son named Isaac.
October is going to be another amazing month as we see how God blesses Moses to lead God’s people, just as God blesses us each day to share God’s love and hope to everyone we meet.
We encourage all ministry teams and groups to focus on the passages relateing to Moses for your October devotions.
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Would you like to assist in teaching our young people on Sunday mornings? Please contact Leslie Bloss (lbloss3306@hotmail.com) or Lexanne Graves (Lexanne@livingspringscolumbia.org) if you are interested.
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Pine Straw Sales to Benefit
Youth Ministry
Price now reduced to $4 per bale!
$4.00 per bale (free delivery for a 10+bale order). Proceeds benefit Campfirmation, & fall, spring, and summer youth events!
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Click above for the October FAITH5 verses
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Prayers
Colleen Franks
Sue Loveless
Ron Wagner - husband of Vicar Marty Wagner
Stephanie Joyner
Erica Wilson - LS Preschool teacher
Andi-Kate Cunningham - great-granddaughter of Janet Bate
Adair Long & Chris - sister-in-law & nephew of Ray & Evelyn Long
John Frey - uncle of Wendy McKenzie
Thomas Taylor - friend of John & Anne Ducate
Dawn Bruce - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
Sandy Shusterman - mother of Erica Wilson, PSC teacher
Jerry Steelman - brother of Jan Schmidt
Melvyn Steelman - father of Jan Schmidt
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Lessons for Sunday, October 25
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and needy (Jer. 22:16). The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity and not remember sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets.
Psalm (ELW): Psalm 46
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28
Paul’s words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and the other Reformation leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ’s death. This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ.
Gospel: John 8:31-36
Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
8:15 Service
Council Person
Rocky Berger
Assisting Minister
Katherine Wollpert
Lector
Melissa Lindstedt
Communion Assistants
Karen Kranz
Bob Gill
Ushers
Jerry Appleton
Marj Appleton
Greeter
Nancy Franck
Acolyte
Caroline Moore
Crucifer
Karen Kranz
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Mark Stuart
Assisting Minister
Mike Davdson
Lector
Dea Jones
Communion Assistants
Trish Davidson
Leslie Bloss
Ushers
Rachel Sorial
Hany sorial
Bob Turnmire
Adam Woodruff
Greeter
Linda Hayes
Acolyte
Lauren Bloss
Crucifer
Aaron Smith
Torchbearers
Lauren Stuart
Karlene Stuart
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Children's Message
V. Marty Wagner
Counters
Mark Stuart (LC)
Mike Davidson
Brantley Smith
Flowers
Karlene Stuart
Mugger
Karen Kranz
Nursery
Jenny Skipper
Refreshments
Alice Renaud
Altar Guild
Cindy Day
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