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WEDNESDAY LENTEN EVENING SERVICES
"People of Jesus’ Story”
HOLDEN EVENING PRAYER
& DRAMATIC REFLECTIONS
Wednesdays @ 7:00pm (supper from 5:45-6:45)
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February 17 — Andrew & Young Boy / Football & Landscaper
February 24 — Widow of Nain / Widowed Mother & Father
March 2 — Joanna & Bartholomew / Faith 5 & Wild Wings
March 9 — Roman Centurion / VA Community Life Center
March 16 — Mary of Bethany / Prayer Shawls & Chemo Caps
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FRIDAY LENTEN FISH FRY
& WONDERFUL PROGRAMS!
5:00 - 7:30 pm
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SPREAD THE WORD!! Our Lenten fish fry is on Friday, from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Special programs will begin around 6:00. You can eat in or take out –$7 for the adult portion and $4 for children (under 10). We have two new menu additions this year – broiled dinner plate (broiled fish, broccoli & cole slaw) for $8 and also a vegetarian casserole. All proceeds are going to be donated to Lutheran Campus Ministry. Contact Karen Kranz for information – volunteers are welcome to sign up online or the administration bldg.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry
Friday February 19 @ 6PM (during Fish Fry)
We are looking forward to:
3/4: LS Preschool & Youth;
3/11: Lutheran Foster Care;
3/18: LS Open Mic Talent Night.
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NE Columbia “Selma” Viewing & Dialogue
Sunday, February 28, 3:00
*Our Goal is at least 50 participants from LS!*
Living Springs is partnering with our SC Synod and NE Columbia churches to sponsor this next effort in breaking through society’s racial barriers to bring reconciliation & hope. Movie-viewing, table dialogue, refreshments & Bible Study will be held from 3:00-7:00 on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Journey UMC (1151 Longreen Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29229). Invite a neighbor or friend. Our goal is to have at least 50 participants from Living Springs! Sign- up sheet is in the narthex & admin. building. Donations of chips, desserts & sandwiches are also needed.
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Membership Sesson
This Sunday, February 28 @ 9:30
Membership sessions are being held in preparation for our Membership Sunday on February 28. Find support for life’s journey and be part of the exciting work that God is doing among this community of disciples! If interested – or if you want to learn more about all God is doing here – please contact Pastor Eric (917-2749) or Tina Molineu tpmolineu@gmail.com.
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Backpack Ministry
Lenten Food Drive (& Time Change)
In order to coordinate the timing between packing, dining, and worshipping during Lent, we agreed to change the packing time to 5:45 pm on Wednesdays during Lent. This would be for 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, & 3/16. This might also be an opportunity for people that work or go to school to experience this meaningful ministry – children are encouraged to participate. On Tuesday, March 22, we will pack 100 bags for spring break at 5 pm and then it is back to normal on Thursday, April 7 at 5 pm. Items in need are milk, meat, and cereal. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. Contact Karen Kranz for information.
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HYMN SING-ALONG @ CROSSINGS
Thursday, February 25
Start humming and clear your throat – we are doing a sing-along at the Crossings on Clemson Rd. on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10:30 to 11 am. Yay!! The preschool 3 & 4 year-olds will be joining us! The adults will have a short practice session on Tues. Feb. 23 at 11:30 am. Let’s meet at the church by 10 am to car-pool there. Contact Jim Zieche or Karen Kranz for information.
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LENTEN MID-DAY PRAYER SERVICES
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 12:30
“OPEN MY LIFE, LORD”
Feb. 17—Open My Eyes
Feb. 24—Open My Hands
Mar. 2—Open My Ears
Mar. 9—Open My Heart
Mar. 16—Open My Life
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“People of Jesus’ Story” Lenten Notebook
Each person is given a notebook to carry during the 40 days of Lent. Use the book to jot down any person/situation you observe or experience as a part of Jesus’ ongoing story of hope, healing, and grace in the world. On the inside covers, you will find a list of daily devotional Scripture passages. Please bring your notebook back with you to Lenten worship on Wednesdays and Sundays!
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Leap Year Beer & Hymns
Monday, February 29
Our next joyous time of singing and fellowship will be on Monday, February 29th. We will gather at Beef o’ Brady’s at 4561 Hardscrabble Road. Folks are welcome to arrive earlier if they wish to eat prior to the merry singing. Invite your neighbors and friends.
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Tuesday Devotion Lunch @ Living Springs
Tuesday, March 1
Lunch is offered on the 1st Tuesday of the month 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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Handbell Reminder
There will not be Handbell Choir practice on March 1st. We look to resume on March 8.
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Less Stress Parenting Seminar
Saturday, March 5, 10am - 4pm @ Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Columbia
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PARENTS WILL EXPLORE:
“How to be a LESS ANXIOUS PARENT”
“How to raise children with HIGH SELF ESTEEM”
“How to manage children’s OUTBURSTS OF ANGER”
“How to deal with a DISCOURAGED CHILD”
“How to raise FAITH-FILLED CHILDREN”
“How to prevent OVER-PARENTING AND UNDER- PARENTING”
“How to be a parent and STILL HAVE A LIFE”
This event will introduce parents to tried and true approaches to parenting children. It will lift the best parenting principles from the latest research on parenting and highlight the strongest points from the major models on Parenting. Principles will be gleaned from the following models: Active Parenting; Parent Effective Training; Systematic Training for Effective Parenting; Positive Esteem Parenting; How to Raise Faith-filled Kids; and Tough Love Parenting. Parenting training will be illustrated by the use of sitcom and movies clips. It will be quite humorous at times as parenting ideas are applied in the extremes or in the negative….to make the point. Instructor: Dr. Bill Mitcham is Director/Pastoral Counselor at The MMC Pastoral Counseling Center located at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Columbia.
NO COST but registration is a must. Deadline to register - February 29.
Click here for a registration flyer and more information
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2016 Time & Talent Offerings
It's not too late!
If you have not yet completed a Time and Talent sheet, please do so this week, http://goo.gl/forms/0WN6Nnyifb (printed copies are also available in the narthex). Please prayerfully consider how the Spirit is tugging you to be part of Christ’s ministry!
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Would You Like to Donate a Refrigerator or Vacuum Cleaner?
Living Springs is in need of a refrigerator. Do you have a refrigerator in good condition that you would like to donate? (Of course, we would graciously accept a new one as well!) There has been a wish that the next one would have a freezer on it, but not an absolute necessity. In order to fit into our space, the unit must be smaller than 40" wide.
Also, there has been a request for 1-2 additional vacuum cleaners (used, in good condition would be fine).
If you can help, please contact Ed Brennan, Jim Zieche or the church office.
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Prayers
Laura Turnmire
Paul Hensley
Katherine Wollpert
John Imbert
Anita Gabbard
Colleen Franks
Rebecca Cox
Kelsi Cox
Parker Cowherd
Amy Sheldon - sister of Patrick Sheldon
Sue Bowers - former member
Betty Neal - mother of Kathy McDonald
Doris Brennan - mother of Ed Brennan
Becky Marshall - sister of Pat Bartucca
Joe Berger - father of Rocky Berger
Cindy Meeks - daughter of Marianne Tracey
Leon Furcron - husband of Gwen Furcron
Ruffin Padgett - father of Steve Padgett
family of Fran Schoenlin - aunt of Kathy Brennan
Joey Zayas - cousin of Jean Wieck
Kyle Baldowski & family - cousin of Shelby Sheldon
Levi Brown - parent of preschool teacher
family of Alex Harwell - friend of Wendy & Meredith McKenzie
family of Stacy Sawyer - friend of Alison Levitt & Courtney Murray
Cindy Wakefield - mother of Katie Prizer's friend
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Lessons for Sunday, February 28
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9
To those who have experienced long years in exile, the return to their homeland is a celebration of abundant life. God calls them into an everlasting covenant of love. Those who return to the Lord will enjoy new life and forgiveness, because God’s ways are not our ways.
Psalm 63:1-8
O God, eagerly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you. (Ps. 63:1)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Paul uses images from Hebrew story and prophecy to speak the truth of Jesus Christ: He is our rock, our water, our food, and our drink. Christ is the living sign of God’s faithfulness.
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
Asked about current tragic events, Jesus turns a lesson about whether suffering is deserved into a hard call to obedience. He then tells a parable that holds out hope that the timeline for ultimate judgment will be tempered by patience.
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Click below if to see the upcoming schedule and/or to sign up for a future date.
March
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8:15 Service
Council Person
Gwen Furcron
Assisting Minister
Gwen Furcron
Lector
Saundra Dixon
Communion Assistants
Herb Brantley
Sally Moore
Ushers
Jim Zieche
Karen Kranz
Greeter
Nancy Franck
Acolyte
Ben Arnold
Crucifer
Jim Zieche
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Gail Buchanan
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
Jeff Day
Communion Assistants
Cindy Day
Ed Brennan
Ushers
Rocky Berger
Leslie Bloss
Hany Sorial
Adam Woodruff
Greeter
Jeanette Bloss
Acolyte
Collin Flores
Crucifer
Steve Bloss
Torchbearers
Karlene Stuart
Laura Stuart
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Children's Message
Pr. Eric Fink
Counters
Gwen Furcron (LC)
Trish Davidson
Aaron Smith
Flowers
Mugger
Herb Brantley
Nursery
Jenny Skipper
Refreshments
Alice Renaud
Altar Guild
Linda Hayes
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