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Sunday, September 13
Living Springs Community Meal
Welcome 100 Children from Epworth and others
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Sunday, Sept. 13 after our 10:45 service, we open our hearts to serve an Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner for 120+ guests from the Epworth Children’s Home, Rice Estate, Angel’s House and Campus Ministry. We will also deliver 50 meals to our Meals on Wheels clients, homebound members, and downtown homeless. We need volunteers for: greeting, set-up, clean-up, cooking, desserts, serving, driving the bus, games and activities.
There will be a bounce house for the kids. If you have outdoor games, such as corn hole, we would love for you to bring those on Sunday.
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If you would like to volunteer, please sign up online or print the bottom card and return to church by Thursday.
We also need to know how many from your family will be eating with us. Please call or email the office with the number by Thursday, 5pm. 803-736-0661 or lisaoffice@livingspringscolumbia.org
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), a bus will also be sitting in the Sandhills Bi-Lo and the Blythewood IGA parking lots. You can drop off items to the office prior to Saturday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. A list of items for our backpack program will be handed out, collected, and sorted to be blessed on Sunday.Click here for a shopping list. 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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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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All members of Living Springs and Spring Valley Presbyterian Church are invited to the First Annual Fishing Fellowship Day to be held on October 3, 2015 at Sesquicentennial State Park on Two Notch Rd. from 8 am to 11 am. Members are invited to learn how to tie fishing knots, rig baits, and cast a fishing rod & reel and are invited to fish together in the lake at the state park. Fellowship over cookies and lemonade will also occur. This is a great opportunity for parents to fish with their children and potentially learn a new skill, while enjoying the company of others and a morning out in nature. Contact Lori Masad, 507-350-8291, ljmasad@gmail.com. |
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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 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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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.
Each Thursday, 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 85 hungry boys each week. Food Ministers Mark & Laura Cunningham are preparing the main meal, using a menu worked out with the coaches. Desserts for 100 portions total per day 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 Sept. 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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Membership Sessions
Our next set of membership sessions will begin soon - with families, couples, and individuals preparing for our upcoming 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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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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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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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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One Year to Live Retreat
September 18-20
Men of ALL AGES yearn for real friendships and a closer relationship with Christ. Join us and be… Adventurous and courageous; Genuine and spiritual Look forward to… Banding together and being challenged; Examining your life and making decisions Be prepared for a spiritual boot camp. This 44-hour event is not for the faint of heart! Click here for more information and registration form
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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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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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Seasonal Name Tags
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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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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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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College Move-in Day for Trevor
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Just a few weeks ago, Trevor* rode along in the backseat of the car to begin his second year of college. He had looked forward to college move-in day all summer while living at Epworth and working his part-time job in Columbia. He enjoyed being back at the place he called home for the summer, especially spending time with his younger brother and reuniting with old friends, but he was ready to get back to school....Read more here
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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
Evan Turnmire
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
Hunter Sturdevant - son of friend of Charles & Irene Tracy
Renee Spears - co-worker of Bob Turnmire
Ginny Quigley - cousin of Sally Catoe
family & co-workers of Nashitha Bhatti - co-worker of Laura Turnmire
Jim Caldwell - co-worker of Judy Lawrence
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Lessons for Sunday, September 6
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
The image of the servant of the Lord is one of the notable motifs in the book of Isaiah. Today’s reading describes the mission of the servant, whom early Christians associated with Jesus. Like Jesus, the servant does not strike back at his detractors but trusts in God’s steadfast love.
Psalm (ELW): Psalm 116:1-9
I will walk in the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 116:9)
Second Reading: James 3:1-12
This text uses various images to illustrate how damaging and hurtful the way we speak to and about others can be. Not only are we to control our speech, but what we say and how we say it is to reflect our faith.
Gospel: Mark 8:27-38
This story provides the turning point in Mark’s gospel. Peter is the first human being in the narrative to acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah, but he cannot accept that as the Messiah Jesus will have to suffer. Moreover, Jesus issues a strong challenge to all by connecting discipleship and the cross.
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
8:15 Service
Council Person
Rocky Berger
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
Lexanne Graves
Communion Assistants
Jen Necker
Herb Brantley
Ushers
Melissa Lindstedt
Jim Zieche
Greeter
Saundra Dixon
Acolyte
Anna Leigh Graves
Crucifer
Rocky Berger
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10:45 Service
Council Person
Bob Turnmire
Assisting Minister
Jan Berger
Lector
Sarah Schultz
Communion Assistants
Laura Turnmire
Bob Turnmire
Ushers
Marshall Hurlbert
Jeff Day
Cindy Day
Steve Padgett
Greeter
Cathy Lowman
Acolyte
Lauren Bloss
Crucifer
Leslie Bloss
Torchbearers
Ginny Devereaux
Brenda Grohman
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Children's Message
Vicar Marty Wagner
Counters
Bob Turnmire (LC)
Marshall Hurlbert
Steve Padgett
Flowers
Judy Lawrence
Mugger
Karen Kranz
Nursery
Jenny Skipper
Refreshments
God's Work. Our Hands.
Altar Guild
Nancy Baldwin
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