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Burning of the Greens
This Sunday, January 4th at 5PM
 In addition to our Sunday morning services at 8:15 and 10:45, at 5:00pm we will have our Burning of the Greens service on the Sunday before Epiphany. Worship begins in the sanctuary and then we process outside following the cross, star, and magi. Our church tree, along with other greenery and trees from our homes, will be ignited to symbolize the Light of Christ that shatters the world’s darkness. The remaining blackened trunk will be used to make a cross, which will be returned to the sanctuary at Holy Week, to stand in the exact spot where it once stood as our Christmas tree, thus representing the full circle of the gift of God's love! If you would like us to use your tree as part of the burning, please bring it to the playground area on Sunday, Jan.4.
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Council Installation This Sunday
2015 council members and officers will be installed at each service this Sunday. We join in prayers of support for their leadership in ministry and discipleship. Council members will be available to meet and greet you in the narthex, after the early service and prior to the 10:45 service.
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2015 DISCIPLESHIP COMMITMENTS
On this 2nd Sunday of Christmas, our 2015 commitments of discipleship will be dedicated. The symbolic "Joy of Giving" box will remain in the altar area - it contains a slit through which your sealed commitments may still be added in upcoming weeks. Click here if you still need to fill out your slip.
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Tuesday Devotion Lunch @ Living Springs
Tuesday, January 6
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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TELS
(Traveling Evangels of Living Springs)
Saturday, January 10
Saturday, January 10 we are going to the NarroWay Theatre in Fort Mill SC to see the show The Gospel According to Tennessee. This is a dinner show – the cast serves the dinner and then puts on the show. We pre-paid for tickets, so right now we are sold out for group tickets, but if someone would like to attend, we have two spots available on the bus (theatre seats would not be with the group). Cost is $35 ($30 show/$5 transportation). We will be leaving the parking lot at 10 am, and return about 5 pm. Contact Beverly Hoppert, beverlyhoppert@gmail.com.
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CALENDAR PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, January 11
All current committee 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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Living Springs 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 6pm. 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. Watch for the sign up will be out soon. Hosted at the home of Bill & Nancy Franck!
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YEAR-END REPORTS DUE JANUARY 15
A reminder to all committee 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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Prayers
Gwen Brantley & family
Angie Dyches & family
Kris Cox
Dick Collins
Robin McMillin & family - former member
Dawn Bargen & Dennis Dean - sister of Patricia Brouwer
Hazel Smith - mother of Nickie Riley
Joe Berger - father of Rocky Berger
Kristy Grohman - daughter-in-law of Brenda Grohmna
Eugene Goldberg - brother-in-law of Marj Appleton
Tiffani Cunningham - sister of Rachel Peterson
family of Worth Fink - uncle of Pr. Eric Fink
Josephine Daniels - niece of Lisa Petty
Kathy Lenti & family - friends of Courtney Murray
Emanuel Patton, Sr. - parent of a student of Judy Lawrence
family of Stefanie Martin - friend of Staudt family
Jim Caldwell - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
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Lessons for Sunday, January 4
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7–14
God promises to bring Israel back to its land from the most remote parts of exile. In Zion Israel will rejoice over God's gift of food and livestock. Young women will express their joy in dancing; God will give gladness instead of sorrow.
Psalm (ELW): Psalm 147:12–20
Worship the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. (Ps. 147:12)
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3–14
In Jesus, all of God's plans and purposes have been made known as heaven and earth are united in Christ. Through Jesus, we have been chosen as God's children and have been promised eternal salvation.
Gospel: John 1:1–18
John begins his gospel with this prologue: a hymn to the Word through whom all things were created. This Word became flesh and brought grace and truth to the world.
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
8:15 Service
Council Person
Bill Franck
Assisting Minister
Katherine Wollpert
Lector
Midge Gunvalson
Communion Assistants
Karen Kranz
Herb Brantley
Ushers
Jan Schmidt
Gwen Furcron
Greeter
Wendy McKenzie
Acolyte
Anna Leigh Graves
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Mark Stuart
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
Lori Masad
Communion Assistants
Ed Brennan
Jeannette Bloss
Ushers
Karlene Stuart
Laura Stuart
Randy Masad
Leslie Bloss
Greeter
Gail Buchanan
Acolyte
Collin Flores
Crucifer
Evan Turnmire
Torchbearers
Brenda Grohman
Steve Padgett
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Children’s Message
Adam Woodruff
Counters
Mark Stuart (LC)
Mike Davidson
Brantley Smith
Flowers
Steve & Jeannette Bloss
Mugger
Karen Kranz
Nursery
Refreshments
Wendy McKenzie
Altar Guild
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