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Sunday, September 13 at noon right after our 10:45 service, our mission vision work is continuing to be fulfilled. This day we will welcome strangers and open our hearts to serve an Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner to homeless, vets, women & children in shelters, seniors, Meals on Wheels clients, and our campus ministry youth. The areas that we need volunteers for are: set-up & clean-up, cooking, serving, driving the bus & personal transportation and of course…baking desserts! After serving the meal, volunteers will sit down and break bread with these people and share how God works in our lives. There is a sign-up sheet in the administration building, sign up online or print the bottom card and return to church. For information, contact Karen Kranz.
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Stuff-A-Bus
God's Work. Our Hands.
Saturday, September 12
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As part of the “God’s Work. Our Hands.” community service day, one of the preschool buses will be situated out front for the week of Sept. 6. On Saturday, Sept. 12 (9 am to 1 pm), all three buses will be sitting in supermarket parking lots (locations TBD). A list of items for our backpack program will be handed out, collected, and sorted to be blessed on Sunday. There is an opportunity for everyone to pour yourself out most freely to others because Christ’s life is overflowing in you!
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LS FOOD MINISTRY TO HAVE IMPACT ON YOUNG LIVES:
Volunteers, Desserts & Donors Needed!
Thursdays thought October 29
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As part of our vision to reach out to community youth and the next stage of our Food Ministry, Living Springs is partnering with Fellowship of Christian Athletes to sponsor a weekly devotional pre-game meal for youth of the Ridgeview JV team on Thursday afternoons. Ridgeview is the high school located nearest to Living Springs, and many team members come from very difficult situations and need a lot of support.
For 9 Thursdays, we need:
- 6-8 VOLUNTEERS (men & women) to help serve the food – and more importantly, to interact with these young men to be examples of faith & caring in their lives. We meet at church at 3:00 and transport our food to the school to serve the team. A pre-game devotion will be provided by Pastor and Lutheran Men.
- DESSERTS for about 70 hungry boys each week. Food Ministers Mark & Laura Cunningham are preparing the main meal, using a menu worked out with the coaches. Desserts should be dropped off at church prior to 2:30 each Thursday. Cakes, cookies, pies, brownies – anything is welcome!
- MEAL SPONSORS. All donations are welcome –make checks to Living Springs and mark, “Football Food Ministry.” Thrivent members can use one of your free $250 projects for a meal! Or, if you know a business who could sponsor a meal, that would be great (about $300). Contact LMM President Bob Turnmire.
You can help just 1 Thursday – or several. Dates are Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17; and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Sign-up chart for volunteers and desserts is in the Admin. Building (or call the office). May the Spirit tug at our hearts to respond to this call of love and grace!
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ADULT FAITH MILESTONES
JUST FOR YOU!
This fall kicks off our new Adult Faith Milestone ministry, sponsored by the Lifelong Discipleship Team. Please use the sheets in your pews to indicate your areas of interest. They may be placed in the offering this Sunday or next (or returned to the office). Upcoming fall & winter offerings will focus on Prayer, Marriage, Worship Life, and Vocational Callings.
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Name Badges
On Rally Day, we introduced a special weekly name tag that was designed by our Good News Team. The badges will reflect the theme of the season and a key scripture passage. Please stop at the name tag table and fill out a weekly tag when you come to church on Sunday! Studies indicate that one sign of a welcoming church is the use of name tags, so that new worshippers and recent members can know everyone by name (rather than being made to feel like an outsider).
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Sunday, Sept 6th at 1215pm in the FH
God has blessed us with yet another opportunity today to share God's amazing, unconditional love with others. I pray you are able to pause and give God thanks for your many blessings this day.
We have a handful of persons who need to be trained on our Youth Child Protection Policies. This policy states that anyone who is involved with our children and youth go through this training every other year to maintain a safe environment for ALL of God's children.
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Please email Lexanne (Lexanne@LivingSpringsColumbia.org) to let her know which one you will attend, so she has enough materials for each day.
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TELS
(Traveling Evangels of Living Springs)
Friday, September 4
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The TELS group is taking a historic walking & tasting tour in the Vista on Friday, September 4 (4 to 6:30 pm). The cost is $30 each + $5 for transportation - The bus will leave Living Springs around 3 pm. All restaurants will be in close proximity, so total walking distance will be under a mile. There is a sign-up sheet in the administration building or contact Beverly Hoppert for information.
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Tuesday Devotional Dinner
is Back!
Returns Tuesday, September 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). Cost $9 – signup sheet is in the narthex or contact the office before 11 am on Monday.
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Flu Shots At Living Springs
Sunday, September 20
Our own Julia Buchanan Bales will be here on September 20th to administer flu shots for anyone in the congregation. She will be giving them during both services and forms are available in the education building. A sign up sheet will be there as well so she has an idea of how many shots to bring.
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NC/SC Reformation Collaborative Worship
Sunday, September 20
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As church communities around the world look toward the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we would like to invite and encourage you to participate in a collaborative worship service to kick-off the countdown to Reformation 2017. We will gather together - the North and South Carolina Synods - at Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte (4519 Providence Rd.) on Sunday, September 20, at 4:00 p.m. for worship and Eucharist. Bishop Tim Smith of the North Carolina Synod will preside, and Bishop Herman Yoos of the South Carolina Synod will preach. A reception will follow the worship service. Clergy in both synods are invited to process; the color for the day will be green.
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Sunset Cruise
on Lake Murray
with the Midlands Chapter of Thrivent Financial
Sunday, September 20
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There is still time to reserve your spot! On Sunday, September 20, the Midlands Chapter of Thrivent Financial has arranged for an afternoon on Lake Murray on the Spirit of Lake Murray. This is a great time to meet and fellowship with others. The cruise will board at 5 pm and return to dock at 7:30 pm. We will enjoy food, fun, fellowship, & beverages. The cost is $25 (normally $47). No refunds after August 30. Register by giving the names, phone number and/or email address of all to be on the cruise and making your payment (make checks payable to Midlands SC Chapter of Thrivent) to a Thrivent Advocate for your congregation: Karen Kranz, Jan Schmidt, Gwen Furcron, Ruth & Charles Pollard.
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Kindergarten-2nd grade youth group:
Sunday, September 20
We will gather on Sunday, Sept 20th from 1215pm-200pm for a bring your own picnic and fellowship time together! Everyone is asked to bring one of their favorite foods and something special to them to share with the group!
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Fall Camping Trip
at Poinsett State Park
October 16-18
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Save the date of Oct 16-18. Watch for details in the Sept. Newsletter. for a camping trip to Poinsett State Park sponsored by the Lutheran Men in Mission. Everyone is invited to a fun weekend of fellowship, an appreciation of God's creation, and an outdoor worship experience. We will be tent camping in the group camping area. If you prefer to camp in your own RV in the regular campground, you can make your reservation directly with Poinsett State Park (803-494-8177) or at southcarolinaparks.com. Look for more information in the coming weeks. Contact Mike Davidson or Bob Turnmire for additional information.
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SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Sundays—6:45 PM
“The Greatest Story—Paul”
Led by Pastor Eric
DVD with award-winning sand artist, Joe Catillo
Sign up in the admin building
to pre-order your book. Cost $15.
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Attention!
All men at Living Springs.
Tuesday at 6:00 pm
A group of Living Spring's men are putting together an all-male ensemble to perform on Lutheran Men's Sunday. Please contact Bob Gill or Bob Turnmire if you would like to join us. We are practicing on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm.
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Ringers Needed
Practice Tuesdays @ 7pm
beginning September 1
Rebuilding Year
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Handbell Choir will resume September 1st at 7pm. We need 3 ringers to make a full choir. Therefore, this will be a "rebuilding" year, and we'll play lower level music; still challenging, but not too challenging.
If you've ever thought about joining, this is YOUR year. The adult bells include 9th graders through those in their 90's! We welcome ringers with open arms. We all learn, laugh and praise together.
If you have any questions, please call Laura Turnmire at 803-361-1143 or send an email to scturnmires@yahoo.com.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Psalms 98:4
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Youth Bells
Are you missing youth music at the church? Kids are sponges when it comes to all kinds of learning and music is the brain's equivalent of a full-body workout.
If you have a child 3rd-8th grade that is interested in learning handbells, please contact Laura Turnmire, 803-361-1143 or scturnmires@yahoo.com
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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, & fall, spring, and summer youth events!
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Here is one TV news report from our SELMA showing on Sunday.
One of our members was so happy to see many of our Living Springs disciples in the photo "shoots"!!
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Click above for the September FAITH5 verses
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Prayers
Mark, Karlene, Laura Stuart & family - passing of Marks mother, Anita Stuart
Jim Grimmer
Jaden Newton - born 8/25
Margaret Blank
Ron Wagner - husband of Vicar Marty Wagner
Stephanie Joyner
Hazel Smith - mother of Nickie Riley
Jerry Steelman - brother of Jan Schmidt
Kay Sinf - sister of Ann Lynn Caughman
Doug, Tessa & Andi-Kate Cunningham - grandson of Janet Bate
Ginny Quigley - cousin of Sally Catoe
family & co-workers of Nashitha Bhatti - co-worker of Laura Turnmire
Chelsea Navarro & family - friend of Sara Levitt
Dr. James Augustine - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
Jim Caldwell - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
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Lessons for Sunday, September 6
First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a
These verses are a word of hope to the exiles in Babylon. Chapter 34 portrays God’s vengeance on Edom, Israel’s age-old enemy, which makes the path from Babylon to Zion safe for the exiles’ return. The desert itself will flow with water to give drink to the returning exiles.
Psalm (ELW): Psalm 146
I will praise the Lord as long as I live. (Ps. 146:2)
Second Reading: James 2:1-17
Faithful Christians do not show partiality to the rich and powerful of the world, especially at the expense of the poor and weak. Likewise, faith does not pay mere lip-service to God’s will. Instead, a living Christian faith expresses itself in acts of compassion and mercy for those in need.
Gospel: Mark 7:24-37
In Mark’s gospel, encounters with women usually signify turning points in Jesus’ ministry. Here, a conversation with a Syrophoenician woman marks the beginning of his mission to the Gentiles.
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
8:15 Service
Council Person
Scott Graves
Assisting Minister
Gwen Furcron
Lector
Midge Gunvalson
Communion Assistants
Vicar Marty Wagner
Bob Gill
Ushers
Sadonia Grimmer
Scott Graves
Greeter
Jeff Lummell
Acolyte
Caroline Moore
Crucifer
Jan Schmidt
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Gail Buchanan
Assisting Minister
Mike Davidson
Lector
Adele Lindberg
Communion Assistants
Vicar Marty Wagner
Cindy Day
Ushers
Karlene Stuart
Laura Stuart
Adam Woodruff
Bob Turnmire
Greeter
Sara Levitt
Acolyte
Austin Padgett
Crucifer
Alison Levitt
Torchbearers
Gail Buchanan
Trish Davidson
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Children's Message
Lexanne Graves
Counters
Mark Stuart (LC)
Mike Davidson
Brantley Smith
Flowers
Karen Kranz
Mugger
Gwen Furcron
Nursery
Angie Dyches
Julia Tenhover
Refreshments
Judy Lawrence
Altar Guild
Nancy Baldwin
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Have you seen some funny church related humor? Please share! We are accepting your submissions
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