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Summer God Stories
Sundays through August 16th!
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We all have a story to tell. God is living in us and working through us. Each of us has a story developing. Are you aware of it? Do you recognize God’s Story playing out in your life?
We hope that this summer we will hear from everyone as people tell their God story. In doing so, others will recognize that God is also working in them and have a story to tell. It may be a dramatic life change - or it may be a small step of seeing God at the grocery story. But by us telling our stories, we can glorify God and encourage each other to recognize God's hand in our lives - moving us to tell God’s Story.
JUNE 21—CAMP Sunday; What’s your greatest memory of Camp?
JUNE 28—God Moment Sunday; Share a transforming God moment!
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Living Springs Summer Music Moments in Faith
Has there been some moment in your journey of faith and life when the Spirit has used music to uplift, strengthen, or speak to you? Something from camp or youth group or a traditional worship time or the Christian music world?
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During our summer worship services, we will have a series of Music Moments in Faith for disciples to share such experiences. We are not asking folks to sing or perform (although you possibly could share an excerpt or verse) - but rather offer a brief “temple talk time” to share your faith music experience. Depending on the nature of the piece, it may be possible to perform or play a small recorded excerpt or display words of a verse for everyone. The Music Moment in Faith should be no longer than 3 minutes. While God does work through all types of music, we are particularly focusing here on various forms of music of faith (not secular pieces).
If interested in sharing a Faith Music Moment, please contact Worship Chairperson, Jim Zieche, along with a description of your Faith Music Moment. Everything will need to coordinated and prepared ahead of time. We plan to schedule Faith Music Moments for the entire summer, beginning with Spark Sunday on June 14 and concluding with Rally Day on August 23 (with the exception of Youth Gathering Sunday on July 19, which will already have its own many Music Moments!).
May the Spirit continue to inspire our journeys of faith with God’s gift of music, in all its amazing variety!
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Synod Council Installation
This Sunday
A brief installation will be held this Sunday during each of our services for Laura Stuart. Elected at the South Carolina Synod Assembly in June, Laura will serve as youth member on the South Carolina Synod Council. She will be installed by two members from the council, Vice President, A.I.M. Lexanne Graves and Rev. Dr. Wayne Kannaday.
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Students/Pastor Leave for Lutheridge This Sunday
Pray for our students attending campfirmation at Lutheridge this week: Jack Arnold, Collin Flores, Austin Padgett, as well as Pastor Eric. Attending Pioneer Camp this year are: Anna Leigh Graves and Lauren Bloss. Cards/carepackages may be mailed to: camper's first and last name, program name Campfirmation or Pioneers) 2049 Upper Laurel Drive; Arden, NC 28704. We suggest you mail your package by the end of this week to ensure it arrives while the camper is still there. Pastor will be at Lutheridge thru next Saturday. In case of need, please leave a message on his cell, 917-2749, or contact Lisa in our office.
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Summer Membership Sessions
Our next set of membership sessions will begin soon - with families, couples, and individuals preparing for our Summer Membership Recognition Sunday. 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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TELS (Traveling Evangels of Living Springs)
Thursday, June 25
The trip to Brookgreen Gardens will be rescheduled for April next year. Our June 25, 2015 trip will be to Carter and Holmes Orchids in Newberry. The bus will leave Living Springs at 9 am – the cost is $11 which includes transportation and everyone on the tour will receive a $6 coupon towards the purchase of an orchid. In July (14-15), we will be traveling to Old Salem, NC and it will be an overnight trip. For details, contact Beverly Hoppert.
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SUMMER FOOD DISTRIBUTION MINISTRY?
We have had many LS folks ask about our backpack school children and what happens for them over the summer. Our Hope Ministry Team is exploring the option of being a summer food distribution site for backpack and other at-need children. Prepared food is provided through a school system grant program—and we just need volunteers to be present for the food to be picked up at possibly breakfast OR lunch. Before proceeding, we need to find out how many folks would have interest in helping. If you have a Spirit-tug for such a life-giving ministry, a sign-up clipboard is in the narthex—or see Karen Kranz.
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Attention Cross Stitchers
Every infant baptized at Living Springs receives a blanket with 4 cross stitched symbols ( bible, shell, cross, butterfly). Kits, containing all the supplies needed to cross stitch these symbols, are available in the Workroom. Pick one up if you would like to help make these very simple squares. Return the completed kit to the Workroom.If you have any questions contact Becky Sides at beckysides@earthlink.net .
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SPARK! Your Faith Camp Concludes Today
Thank you to all who helped during the week provide a wonderful experience for the children involved. If you have seen the pictures already check out our albums on our FaceBook page.
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Miss SC Pageant
Our very own Abbie Zvejnieks is participating in the Miss SC Pageant later this month. This year, the pageant is doing online voting. If you would like to help Abbie get into the finals, you can cast a vote for $1 by going to http://www.miss-sc.org/peoples-choice-award-catalog/.
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Thanks, LS Youth Shareholders!
What a tremendous response of love! In only a few weeks, we reached our goal of 500+ shares for our new company “D2, LLC,” to support our youth attending the ELCA National Youth Gathering this summer in Detroit! The title stands for Detroit Disciples, Lutherans Loving Community. We are so blessed to have a generous group of LS disciples who support our young people.
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Funds will be used to help cover the cost of food, travel, lodging, and servant projects. Shareholders will receive updates from our youth – and be invited to attend a Shareholders Banquet after the gathering. If you would still like to become a shareholder, forms are available in the narthex – or see any of our participants: Sara Levitt, Andrew Levitt, Laura Stuart, Jack Arnold, Dylan Horan, Patrick Lay, Laura Dunklin, Wes Levitt, Shirley Laingen. Pastor Eric is also attending as our SC Synod Proclaim Story Day coordinator. Please keep our Living Springs Detroit Disciples in your prayers as they continue to prepare for this awesome faith-enriching experience!
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Pine Straw Sales
to Benefit
Youth Ministry
$4.50 per bale (free delivery for a 10+bale order). Proceeds benefit Campfirmation, summer youth events, and National ELCA Youth Gathering 2015!
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Worship Leader Role
CRUCIFER ADDED TO 8:15
A crucifer will now carry the processional cross at the beginning and the end of the 8:15 worship service, just as at the 10:45 service. The position has been added and assigned to for the June worship calendar and is included in the online sign up service for the next quarter. If you are interested and would like to be trained, contact Karen Kranz, kbkranz@gmail.com or Lisa Petty in the office.
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FAITH5 devotions for the month of June are on our website, in our narthex or click the pictures above for your home use to SHARE, READ, TALK, PRAY and BLESS.
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Prayers
Anne Ducate
Evelyn Long
Wayne Johnson
Judy Lawrence
Sue Loveless
Marj & Jerry Appleton & family - passing of Marj's brother-in-law, Eugene Goldberg
Dick Collins
Leena Skiba
Jim Grimmer
Margaret Blank
Stephanie Joyner
Herb Prizer - father of Katie Prizer
Johnny Frey - uncle of Wendy McKenzie
Joan Garvin - aunt of Jen Necker
Kathy Donnelly - sister of Sara Hale
Nick Price - friend of Charles & Irene Tracy
Barbara Togneri - mother of Laura Turnmire's co-worker
Family of Howie Rodem - father of Karen Kranz's daughter-in-law
Mark Anderson - co-worker of Bob Turnmire
Mandy Fortson - friend of Nancy Baldwin
Jim Caldwell - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
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Lessons for Sunday, June 21
First Reading: Job 38:1–11
At the end of the book of Job, after Job and his companions have argued about the cause of the great suffering Job endures, God finally speaks. These verses begin that speech, which is a grand vision of creation, describing God's ordering of the cosmos and inviting Job to marvel at its beauty.
Psalm (ELW): Psalm 107:1–3, 23–32
You stilled the storm and silenced the waves of the sea. (Ps. 107:29)
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1–13
Paul and his fellow workers experience great hardships and even rejection while carrying out their missionary work. Nevertheless, Paul continuously proclaims that God has not rejected us but is graciously working for our salvation.
Gospel: Mark 4:35–41
Jesus' calming of the storm on the sea reveals his power over evil, since the sea represents evil and chaos. The boat on the sea is a symbol of the church and invites us to trust God amid life's turbulence.
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
8:15 Service
Council Person
Bill Franck
Assisting Minister
Gwen Furcron
Lector
Nowell Ramsey
Communion Assistants
Karen Kranz
Bill Franck
Ushers
Marj & Jerry Appleton
Greeter
Tina & Don Molineu
Acolyte
Anna Leigh Graves
Crucifer
Peg Zieche
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10:00 Service
Council Person
Gail Buchanan
Assisting Minister
Jeff Day
Lector
Pat Bartucca
Communion Assistants
Cindy Day
Brantley Smith
Ushers
Mike Davidson
Courtney Murray
Adam Woodruff
Rocky Berger
Greeter
Nancy Baldwin
Acolyte
Collin Flores
Crucifer
Bob Turnmire
Torchbearers
Audrey Turnmire
Brenda Grohman
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Children’s Message
Pr. Eric Fink
Counters
Gail Buchanan (LC)
Laura Turnmire
Jan Berger
Flowers
Marj & Jerry Appleton
Mugger
Karen Kranz
Nursery
Angie Dyches
Julia Tenhover
Refreshments
Shirley Laingen
Altar Guild
Shirley Laingen
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A Little Church Humor...
God's Billboards
1. Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game. -- God
2. C'mon over and bring the kids. -- God
3. What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand? -- God
4. We need to talk. -- God
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5. Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer. -- God
6. Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage. -- God
7. That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing ... I meant it. -- God
8. I love you, I love you, I love you. -- God
9. Will the road you're on get you to my place? -- God
10. Follow me. -- God
11. Big Bang Theory? You've got to be kidding. -- God
12. My way is the highway. -- God
13. Need directions? -- God
14. You think it's hot here? -- God
15. Tell the kids I love them. -- God
16. Need a marriage counselor? I'm available. -- God
17. Have you read my #1 best seller? There will be a test. -- God
18. Do you have any idea where you're going? -- God
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Have you seen some funny church related humor? Please share! We are accepting your submissions
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