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CALENDAR PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, January 11
All current Team leaders and group heads, please attend our important meeting on Jan. 11 at 4:00. We will place major dates on the calendar through August!
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2015 Discipleship Commitments
On January 4 during worship, we were blessed to dedicate our 2015 Discipleship Commitments for the glory of the Lord! All of your sealed commitment envelopes from the manger were placed inside the “Joy of Giving” box. They will remain in the box behind the altar throughout the year, as a sign of our ongoing commitments to God to grow in worship & devotion, witness & service, study & learning, and giving of treasure & time. If you have not yet completed your personal discipleship commitment, you may still do so. Commitment slips/envelopes are available in the narthex (or call the office). Simply place your sealed commitment in the offering plate or mail it to the office – we will then add it the “Joy of Giving” box. Let us join in prayer for one another, to faithfully keep our discipleship commitments in the year ahead!
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1045am Nursery Volunteers needed!
Has God been tugging at your heart to serve God's children? We have lots of little ones joining us during at the 1045am worship service and we need one adult per Sunday to help staff our nursery. You don't need to have any special skills except the desire to care and love for God's children. We also are grateful that one of our Preschool Teachers (First Aid/CPR trained) also serves in the Nursery, so there will be 2 total adults in there. Please contact Lexanne at Lexanne@LivingSpringsColumbia.org if you are willing to serve God in this way.
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Tuesday Night Devotion Dinner
Tuesday, January 20
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, we offer dinner at 6:15. Everyone is welcome to for this lasagna dinner and devotions served by Laura Cunningham, our LS Food Resource person). Cost $9 – signup sheet is in the narthex or contact the office before 11 am on Monday prior. You might even want to stay for Bible study or join handbells!!
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7th-12th Grade Youth
Meet tonight at Red Robin at 7pm!
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All ages are invited to join us this Sunday morning at 9:25 am in the fellowship hall (we moved it from the sanctuary) for our Faith Alive singing and skit. At 9:40 am all ages will disperse and go into the following classes until 10:30 am:
- Adult Large Group Class (Katie Room by small kitchen)
- LIGHT Adult class (Multipurpose Room)
- High School Class (Luther Room by small kitchen)
- Confirmation (7th-9th graders by the large kitchen)
- age 2-6th grade (downstairs in 2 classrooms)
- Nursery age 0-2 (downstairs in Mother Goose room)
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YEAR-END REPORTS DUE JANUARY 15
A reminder to all Team chairpersons and group leaders, please e-mail your year-end report to the office no later than January 15. This is an important summary of God's work here at Living Springs throughout the past year - for both historical records and to share with those who may be interested in Living Springs membership. Thank you for your awesome leadership!
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CHILI COOK OFF
Saturday, January 24
Whether you want to Cook and Compete or Just Want to Eat, you’re bound to have a whole lotta FUN!!! Join us on Saturday, January 24th at 6:00pm. Prizes awarded for Spiciest, Most original and Best Overall Chili. If you are not a chili cooker, please feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert. Beverages will be provided, but if you have a preferred adult beverage, please feel free to bring it. Sign up here. Hosted at the home of Bill & Nancy Franck!
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GREATEST STORY BIBLE STUDY
Sunday January 18
“The Greatest Story” Bible Study, led by Pastor Eric, resumes on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 6:00-7:15 (note change in time). Sessions prior to Lent will focus on the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. We again include DVD presentations by renowned sand artist, Joe Castillo. Come join us for these times to grow deeper in faith and find strength for life. All are welcome – invite a friend!
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Our altar flower florist, Pampered Plants, has closed. We are working on finding a new florist. Our current one that we are testing is A Florist and More in Elgin, 788-3827. Until we establish what florist we are using, if you are ordering altar flowers, please have them delivered by Friday, 4:30pm so we can let them in the sanctuary. There is a list in the office as well for other recommended florists by Pampered Plants. The 2015 Flower Chart is out in the narthex or sign up here.
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Prayers
Randy & Lori Masad and family- passing of Randy's mother, Lorraine
Wendy McKenzie & family - passing of Wendy's sister, Audrey Bush
Gwen Brantley & family - passing of Gwen's brother, Loren Wilfong
Angie Dyches & family - passing of Angie's son-in-law, Bryan Nichuck
Dick Collins
Robin McMillin & family - passing of Robin's grandmother
Dawn Bargin & Dennis Dean - sister of Patricia Brower
Hazel Smith - mother of Nickie Riley
Joe Berger - father of Rocky Berger
Kristy Grohman - daughter-in-law of Brenda Grohman
Eugene Goldberg - brother-in-law of Marj Appleton
Tiffani Cunningham - sister of Rachel Peterson
family of Worth Fink - passing of Eric's uncle
Josephine Daniels - niece of Lisa Petty
Jerry Oehlbert - friend of Karen Kranz
Kathy Lenti & family - friends of Courtney Murray
Emanuel Patton, Sr. - father of a student of Judy Lawrence
Jim Caldwell - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
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Lessons for Sunday, January 11
First Reading: Genesis 1:1–5
Out of chaos, God brings order. Out of the primeval darkness, God brings light. This familiar story was good news for the Israelites, who experienced much chaos in their history. It remains good news for any person living in the chaos and darkness of despair. God created and continues to create new life.
Psalm (ELW): Psalm 29
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3)
Second Reading: Acts 19:1–7
In Ephesus, Paul encounters people who had received John's baptism of repentance but had never heard of the Holy Spirit or of baptism in the name of Jesus. After Paul baptized them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and empowered them with gifts of the Spirit.
Gospel: Mark 1:4–11
Mark's gospel reports the story of Jesus' baptism with some irony: the one on whom the Spirit descends is himself the one who will baptize others with the Holy Spirit.
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
8:15 Service
Council Person
Karen Kranz
Assisting Minister
Jen Necker
Lector
Corin Wiggins
Communion Assistants
Beverly Hoppert
Bob Gill
Ushers
Wendy McKenzie
Greeter
Marj & Jerry Appleton
Acolyte
Connor Kilbourne
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Aaron Smith
Assisting Minister
Adam Woodruff
Lector
Adele Lindberg
Communion Assistants
Pat Bartucca
Courtney Murray
Ushers
Cindy Day
Jeff Day
Mike Davidson
Greeter
Acolyte
Walker Flores
Crucifer
Torchbearers
Laura Stuart
Karlene Stuart
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Children’s Message
Lexanne Graves
Counters
Scott Graves (LC)
Trish Davidson
Aaron Smith
Flowers
Mugger
Herb Brantley
Nursery
Melissa Lindstedt
Refreshments
Judy Lawrence
Altar Guild
Linda Hayes
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