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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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Open Mic Talent Night
Friday March 11 @ 6PM (during Fish Fry)
FISH FRY ENTERTAINMENT ALERT!
A change in venue…March 11 will be now be open mic night. That means all you amateurs that were going to use the open mic night to showcase your talents will have to move your practice up a notch to get prepared for the week earlier date. We are looking forward to seeing some hidden talents. If you would like to sign up to work at the fish fry, there is a sign-up in the lobby or online.
We are looking forward to:
3/18:Lutheran Foster Care**
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WALK, WORD, & W(L)UNCH
Congregational Neighborhood Walk
This Sunday, March 13
Come encounter Jesus in surprising places while spreading the Good News! The entire congregation is invited to join the Good News Team on Sunday, March 13 at 12:15 for a light lunch after which we will distribute Easter invitations to designated neighborhoods (wear your walking attire if you attend 10:45).Don't be afraid!! We are not knocking on doors or trying to confront people, We are merely placing our Easter invitation into newspaper boxes and offering a cheerful smile to anyone we may meet along the way. Part of the adventure will be a scavenger hunt to find a special symbol of faith. Return to Living Springs by 2 pm to share your disciple dot moments, fellowship, and dessert. Please signup in the lobby of the admin building Contact Karen Kranz, Sheila Kowalski, or Lisa Petty.
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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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+ PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 20 +
Our 8:15 and 10:45 Worship services begin on the church lawn, with the inspirational Procession of Palms. We enter the sanctuary to continue worship with the Reading of our Lord’s Passion (suffering & death) from the Gospel of Mark. At 4:00, we return to the church for our Holy Week Family Afternoon, with activities for all ages, including an Easter Egg Hunt for children.
Palm Sunday, March 20—Service of Healing, 6pm
Our series of Holy Week Evening Services begins on Palm Sunday night. As part of this powerful service, we come to the rail to receive a special blessing and prayer for God's wholeness and healing in our lives, in whatever form that may be needed for each of us. Invite a friend or neighbor!
Maundy Thursday, March 24—Lord’s Supper, 7pm
We remember and celebrate our Lord’s Supper, along with First Communion celebration for our youth. The service concludes with the poignant and powerful Stripping of the Altar.
Good Friday, March 25—Tenebrae Service, 7pm
With extinguishing of candles and increasing darkness of the Tenebrae Service, we recall Jesus' 7 statements spoken from the cross. Worship includes the ancient bidding prayer and solemn reproaches, as we offer solemn reverence to Christ’s cross of salvation. Wherever we are during the day, we pause in special reverence at 3:00 - the hour Jesus breathed his last.
Holy Saturday, March 26—Easter Vigil, 7:45pm
We gather outside by a fire with lighted candles and enter the sanctuary for the Easter Vigil. We remember the waiting of that night when our Lord lay dead in the tomb. We hear foundational stories of Scripture and affirm our identity as baptized children of God who are joined to the death and resurrection of Jesus.
+ EASTER SUNDAY, March 27 +
Son-Rise Service @ 6:45 am, Easter Breakfast @ 9:30
Festival Worship - 8:15 am & 10:45 am
At 6:45, we worship in the church lawn with our Son-Rise celebration. Festival Easter Communion Services will be held at 8:15 and 10:45, with special music. Invite your friends and neighbors to worship on the most joyous day! Easter breakfast will be served for everyone at 9:30, with donations to support Lutheran Men's Carl Lowman Memorial Scholarship for our college students.
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Easter Family Event/Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 20
Join us for an Easter Family Afternoon & Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th at 4pm. We will have Faith Stations of Fun for ALL AGES: the Easter Story, Easter Service Projects, Easter Crafts and our Easter Egg Hunt. To donate candy or assist with a Faith Station of Fun, contact Leslie Bloss (LBloss3306@hotmail.com) or Lexanne Graves (Lexanne@LivingSpringsColumbia.org).
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EASTER BASKETS FOR GOD’S STOREHOUSE
Baskets due Sunday, March 20
Peter Cottontail will be accepting Easter Baskets to donate to God's Storehouse for those that may be experiencing a difficult season of life right now. Bring your Easter Basket (homemade or ready-made) to the Narthex by Sunday, March 20. We will be hopping on down the bunny trail to God's Storehouse on Monday, March 21. Contact 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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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 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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ReMix Concert:
URBAN DOXOLOGY
People of all ages welcome!
Saturday, March 12
March 12th our youth along with many other church youth in Columbia will sponsor and attend this concert at Redeemer Lutheran. In addition to be an awesome band, Urban Doxology specializes in working with their audiences to promote community across lines of race and difference.
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WELCA
Sunday, March 13
Reminder Ladies...
Living Springs WELCA meeting this Sunday at 12:15pm. All the women of Living Springs are welcome to join us to discuss our upcoming events.
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Tuesday Night Devotion Dinner
Tuesday, March 15
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, we offer dinner at 6:15. Everyone is welcome to to this dinner and devotions served by Laura Cunningham, our LS Food Resource person). On the menu for March: Baked Ham, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls. Cost $9 – signup sheet is in the narthex or contact the office before 11 am on Monday.
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TELS (Traveling Evangels of Living Springs)
Thursday, March 17
On Thursday, March 17, the TELS group is visiting the McKissick Museum on the horseshoe at USC. After touring the museum, we will have lunch at McCutchen House which is also on the horseshoe at USC. The museum is free and handicap accessible, McCutchen House will be $10 for lunch. The bus will leave Living Springs at 9:30 am. There is a sign-up sheet in the administration building or contact Beverly Hoppert for information.
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Spring Cleanup & Work Day For Everyone
Saturday, March 19
Have you started your spring cleaning? ! It' s time to spring clean our sanctuary! We need your help on March 19th at 8 AM to brighten our worship area. Bring your ladders and cleaning supplies.
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Phebe LeGrand
Scholarship & Auction
Saturday, April 9
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Annual Phebe LeGrand Scholarship and Auction will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Put on your Hula skirts, Hawaiian shirts and join us at Phebe’s Luau. Tickets will be $5.00 for children under 12 and $10 for adults and go on sale this Sunday after both services.
We are accepting Silent Auction items ( donations from restaurants, or other vendors, handmade (homemade items, etc.) Items to be auctioned off in the silent auction need to be delivered to the church no later than Wednesday, April 6th to ensure that they will be included in the silent auction. If for some reason you have an item to be included in silent auction and cannot have it to church until the day of the auction, please contact Wendy McKenzie or Trish Davidson by 4/6.
White Elephant auction items can be brought the day of the auction. Remember one person’s “trash” could be another’s “treasure”. White elephant submission is limited one per person.
Scholarship applications are available in Narthex and will be due on Sunday, April 15th. Applicants can be any female who is currently attending college or will be attending in Fall 2016 who has not previously been awarded the scholarship. Scholarships to be presented on 5/1 at 10:45 service.
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Facebook
In addition to our public Facebook page, Fellowship and Mutual Care invite you to the Living Springs Family group. Click the log to be taken to the page to request to join the group.
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Congratulations to a member of Living Springs family, Coach Anne Long, and her Spring Valley High School Girls Basketball Team. They won the State Championship for the second year in a row!! Great job ladies!!
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Prayers
Steve, Kathryn, Austin, & Mallory Padgett and family
Jan & Karl Schmidt and family
Bill Franck
Laura Turnmire
Paul Hensley
Katherine Wollpert
Anita Gabbard
Colleen Franks
Rebecca Cox
Kelsi Cox
Parker Cowherd
Amy Sheldon - sister of Patrick Sheldon
Betty Neal - mother of Kathy McDonald
Joe Berger - father of Rocky Berger
Cindy Meeks - daughter of Marianne Tracey
Leon Furcron - husband of Gwen Furcron
Joey Zayas - cousin of Jean Wieck
Kyle Baldowski & family - cousin of Shelby Sheldon
Elizabeth 'Zibby' Taylor - friend of Judy Lawrence
family of Alex Harwell - friend of Wendy & Meredith McKenzie
Cindy Wakefield - mother of Katie Prizer's friend
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Lessons for Sunday, March 13
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
The prophet declares that long ago the Lord performed mighty deeds and delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage through the waters of the sea. Now, the Lord is about to do a new thing, bringing the exiles out of Babylon and through the wilderness in a new exodus.
Psalm 126
Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Ps. 126:5)
Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14
Writing to Christians in Philippi, Paul admits that his heritage and reputation could give him more reason than most people to place confidence in his spiritual pedigree. But the overwhelming grace of God in Jesus calls Paul to a new set of values.
Gospel: John 12:1-8
Judas willfully misinterprets as waste Mary’s extravagant act of anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume. Jesus recognizes that her lavish gift is both an expression of love and an anticipation of his burial.
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March
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8:15 Service
Council Person
Scott Graves
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
Peg Zieche
Communion Assistants
Saundra Dixon
Gwen Furcron
Ushers
Scott Graves
Jan Schmidt
Greeter
Sadonia Grimmer
Acolyte
Michael Landers
Crucifer
Karen Kranz
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Ed Brennan
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
Sarah Schultz
Communion Assistants
Steve Bloss
Peg Collins
Ushers
Jeff Day
Cindy Day
Rocky Berger
Tiffany Ginn
Greeter
Katie Prizer
Acolyte
Walker Flores
Crucifer
Leslie Bloss
Torchbearers
Gail Buchanan
Jeanette Bloss
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Children's Message
Pr. Eric Fink
Counters
Ed Brennan (LC)
Adam Woodruff
Angie Dyches
Flowers
Bob Gill
Mugger
Karen Kranz
Nursery
Misty O'Donnell
Refreshments
Karen Kranz
Altar Guild
Kathy Brennan
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