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9:24 God's Callings in Daily Life!
The Vocational Journey
This Sunday, May 1st:
A Visit from Katie Luther!
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Announcing our next Adult Faith Milestone, for all stages of life: Growing Deeper in Our Relationship with God Through our Daily Life Callings (Education, Jobs, Retirement, Family Roles, Community Roles, and more). At 9:24 AM,this series is focusing on the vocational journey and is being offered by Pastor and the Lifelong Discipleship Team in the fellowship hall. The series will include a discussion on the Biblical roots of vocation and its Christian history, including a visit from Martin Luther and round-table discussions from LS disciples, Invite your neighbors and friends!
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Pentecost
Community Picnic
Saturday, May 14
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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.
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So we can plan for the food, there is a sign-up sheet in the administration building. Please sign up by May 8. Living Springs is responsible for desserts, so please sign up for that as well. 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.
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Hymn Sing Along
Tomorrow - Thursday, April 28
Join us at our next gathering at NHC HealthCare, 7601 Parklane Rd. on Thurs., April 28 at 10:30 to 11 am. The preschool children will sing along with us. No singing ability necessary – just willing to make a joyful noise for some very appreciative folks. Contact Jim Zieche, jzieche@aol.com or Karen Kranz, kbkranz@gmail.com …or just show up at the church and ride over with us.
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Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, April 30
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, April 30th 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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God's Storehouse
Raise the Roof Update
We are very close to our goal! You have generously donated $710 toward our goal of $1,000 which is one of our Operation Inasmuch projects. It will take just 29 more hands to reach our goal – we can do it! The project was supposed to end 4/24, but we are so close! The ultimate goal of God’s Storehouse is $50,000 – let’s try to help them out in their effort to replace their roof. The hand shingles are available – please see Lisa or contact Karen Kranz.
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Backpack Food Ministry - Food Needed!
We are winding down, but the shelves are bare after each week of packing. May 5th will be 100 bags that will need to be packed – come join us for a great fellowship hour & bring the children to witness God’s love for children less fortunate than some of us. One social worker tells how the children request the bag that Living Springs packs – full of interesting goodies that show a little extra love! She said to some of her children, this is like Christmas! Thank you for your continued support – we are in need of all items. For information, contact Karen Kranz.
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Greatest Story Bible Study
Continues this Sunday @ 6:30 pm
Everyone is invited to join us as we resume our study about the ministry and writings of Paul.
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Tuesday Devotion Lunch @ Living Springs
Tuesday, May 3
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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MOTHER’S DAY @ RICE ESTATE
Saturday, May 7
In keeping with the tradition, we will be honoring all the women at the Rice Estate with a flower in a bud vase on the Saturday before Mother’s Day (May 7). We will meet in the administration building and commute to the Rice Estate at 10:00 am (or meet us at Rice Estate). The folks at Rice Estate especially enjoy the cards that the preschool children create and love when the children deliver them in person, so an invitation goes out to all our parents with small children to come join us for a very rewarding experience. If anyone has bud vases, we would greatly appreciate them. Contact Karen Kranz for information.
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Cinco De Mayo
Saturday, May 7
We are celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 7th at 6:00pm at the Hurlberts, 217 Dover Ridge Rd, Columbia. The Hurlberts will provide the Mexican feast - please bring an appetizer or dessert. Contact: Wendy McKenzie, wendy.mckenzie@sc.edu
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Mother & Other’s Tea
(Sisters, Daughters, Friends)
Saturday, May 21
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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)
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SPARK! Your Faith Bible Camp
Sunday-Wed, June 12-15, 2016
Sunday, June 12 special worship at 10am 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)
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YOU ARE INVITED!
The Grace Gathering will bring people together from all across the ELCA. Participants will:
- See the church in action
- Worship with the churchwide assembly
- Participate in God’s Grace In Action (experiential learning)
- Attend Bible study and a variety of interactive workshops
- Hear keynote speaker Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Next registration deadline is April 30th ($350 registration fee; May 1-Aug 10 registration fee is $395). For more information and registration details click on http://www.elca.org/gracegathering For anyone who might need financial assistance, some support funds are available-please check with Pastor Eric.
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LS Women's Retreat
Friday, September 30 - Sunday October 2
WELCA is planning a weekend women’s retreat at the Coastal Retreat Center at Isle of Palms for Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. We would gather around 5 pm on Friday, have a detailed program with presenter on Saturday, worship on Sunday morning and be home that afternoon. Shared rooms are $70/night (plus small extra expense). Sign-up sheet is in the Admin. Building if you are interested in attending a faithful experience with your fellow sisters in Christ. Once we have enough interest, we will move forward with more details. Contact Gwen Furcron.
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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.
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Prayers
Margarete Zacour & family - passing of Margarete's grandson, Zachary
Gwen/Herb Brantley & family - passing of friend Dean Bruner
Anita Dye
Nancy Baldwin
Rebecca Cox
Melissa Edwards - sister of Wendy McKenzie
Luther Becker - father of Tiffany Ginn
Parker Cowherd
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
Paula & Frank Heckstall
Amy Linkletter - friend of Wendy McKenzie & Laura Turnmire
Tammy Orr - friend of Wendy McKenzie & Laura Turnmire
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Lessons for Sunday, May 1
First Reading: Acts 16:9-15
A vision compels Paul to move his ministry into Greece. There he meets Lydia, an important person in the business community, whose heart has been opened by God to receive the gospel. Her conversion and baptism provide the impetus for the founding of the church at Philippi.
Psalm 67
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. (Ps. 67:4)
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5
John’s vision of a new Jerusalem coming out of heaven provides continuity with God’s past actions. Yet in this new city, God’s presence replaces the temple, and the glory of God and the Lamb supplant sun and moon.
Gospel: John 14:23-29
As Jesus talks of returning to the Father, he promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach Jesus’ followers and remind them of all that Jesus taught. Even more, those in whom God makes a home will experience a peace that overcomes fear.
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May
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8:15 Service
Council Person
Gwen Furcron
Assisting Minister
V. Marty Wagner
Lector
Sheila Kowalski
Communion Assistants
Helen Doerpinghaus
Saundra Dixon
Ushers
Sadonia Grimmer
Shirley Laingen
Greeter
Judy Lawrence
Acolyte
Anna Leigh Graves
Crucifer
Karen Kranz
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Ed Brennan
Assisting Minister
V. Marty Wagner
Lector
Dea Jones
Communion Assistants
Trish Davidson
Brantley Smith
Ushers
Jeanette Bloss
Karlene Stuart
Wendy McKenzie
Laura Stuart
Greeter
Linda Hayes
Alice Renaud
Acolyte
Lauren Bloss
Crucifer
Leslie Bloss
Torchbearers
Ginny Devereaux
Gail Buchanan
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Children's Message
Jan Berger
Counters
Ed Brennan (LC)
Adam Woodruff
Angie Dyches
Flowers
Bob Gill
Mugger
Karen Kranz
Nursery
Jenny Skipper
Refreshments
WELCA
Altar Guild
Shirley Laingen
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Two buddies, Chris and John, were two of the biggest baseball fans in America. For their entire adult lives, Chris and John discussed baseball history in the winter and they pored over every box score during the season.
They went to 60 games a year. They even agreed that whoever died first would try to come back and tell the other if there was baseball in heaven.
One summer night, Chris passed away in his sleep after watching the Yankee victory earlier in the evening. He died happy. A few nights later, his buddy John awoke to the sound of Chris's voice from beyond. "Chris is that you?" John asked. "Of course it's me," Chris replied.
"This is unbelievable!" John exclaimed. "So tell me, is there baseball in heaven?"
"Well I have some good news and some bad news for you. Which do you want to hear first?"
"Tell me the good news first."
"Well, the good news is that, yes, there is baseball in heaven, John."
"Oh, that is wonderful! So what could possibly be the bad news?"
"You're pitching tomorrow night."
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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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