Rally Day...August 28! See below for all the details.

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Bookbag Blessing

This Sunday

Blessing of the Bookbags Milestone Celebration is August 14th at both services. School children & youth, preschoolers, college students, teachers, adults...ALL are invited to place your school/work bags at the altar prior to worship or during the first hymn. There will be a special time during the service for blessing them and you!

Rally Day

Sunday, August 28

2016-2017 Faith Formation Year Kickoff @ 9:30AM

Just for Fun Potluck & Bingo following the 10:45 Service

Worship 8:15 & 10:45

On August 28th at 9:30am, all adults, children & youth "rally" together to kick off our new Sunday School year.

Fellowship & Mutual Care will host the 6th annual Just for Fun Potluck following the 10:45 service. Please bring a dish to share F&MC will provide drinks and dessert – A make-your-own sundae bar! Bingo with prizes for all ages!

To help kick off our Backpack Food Ministry, we are asking everyone to bring at least one item to the Rally Day Kickoff!

Youth/Child Policy Protection Training

This Sunday or Sunday, August 21

For all those who plan on chaperoning, leading or helping out with any event (this includes nursery volunteers) that involves children/youth ages 0-18, you MUST attend this one-hour protection training.

We did amend our policy that one is to be trained every other year. So, if you were trained in August 2015, you won't need to attend this year's training. We know everyone has busy schedules, so we will be offering 4 different times to get this training completed. Please find one date and time that suits your schedule and commit to attending. The available dates are:
● Sunday August 14th at 9:30am or 12:15pm in the Sanctuary; or,
● Sunday, August 21st at 9:30am or 12:15pm in the Sanctuary.

Stuff-a-Bus:
A part of “God’s work. Our hands”

Saturday, August 27

Saturday, August 27 from 9 am to 1 pm we will be collecting backpack items for our backpack program and paper products for local charities. There is a signup sheet in the administration building to donate your time to pass out flyers at three local supermarkets: Bi-Lo in Sandhills, IGA in Blythewood, and Wal-Mart on Killian Rd. As people enter the supermarket, we will give them a flyer with the needed items listed and stuff the bus as we receive the food items when they exit the store. One of the buses will be on display to promote during the week of Aug. 21. Contact Karen Kranz for information.

Hannah House Food Ministry

Thursday, August 18

What a wonderful opportunity to listen to women and children tell their story of where they were and where they want to be with the help of people like you. Every third Thursday, Living Springs provides a dinner – usually the entrée provided by our food ministry, a side dish, a bread item, and a dessert. We also provide the utensils and paper products to go along with the meals. They love fresh salads and fresh fruit! We leave Living Springs around 5 pm and return around 7:30. There are usually around 20 – 25 women and children join us for dinner. Contact Karen Kranz for information.

Hope Sunday

Sunday, August 21—in Fellowship Hall

Living Springs’ Summer Hope Sundays are designed to shed light on issues of life and society where hope is badly needed. This month's Hope Topic will focus on issues of trafficking, and how we can work to end this injustice

Beer & Hymns is Back!

Monday, August 22

It is time to go back to our favorite watering hole and joyously belt out our favorite tunes! Our next time of singing and fellowship will be on Monday, August 22nd at 7pm. We will gather at Beef o’ Brady’s at 4561 Hardscrabble Road. Folks are welcome to arrive earlier if they wish to eat prior to the merry singing.

Another Exciting Season of
Football Food Ministry

Thursdays, August 25 - October 27

Living Springs is partnering with Fellowship of Christian Athletes to sponsor pre-game devotional meals for youth of the Ridgeview JV team. Each Thursday at 3:00, we need: 5-6 VOLUNTEERS (men & women) to help serve the food; plus donated DESSERTS (100 portions total per day). Financial donations are welcome –make checks to Living Springs and mark, “Football Food Ministry.” Dates are Aug. 25; Sept. 1, 7(Wednesday), 15, 29; and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Sign-up chart is in the Admin. Building (or call the office). Contact Bob Turnmire for more information

TELS
(Traveling Evangels of Living Springs)

Thursday, August 25

The TELS group is taking a historic walking & tasting tour in the Vista with Two Gals and a Fork on Thursday, August 25 (4 to 6:30 pm). The cost is $30 each + $5 for transportation - The bus will leave Living Springs at 3:15 pm. All restaurants will be in close proximity, so total walking distance will be under a mile. We did this back in September of 2015 and we all enjoyed the experience – the gals are setting up different restaurants. There is a sign-up sheet in the administration building or contact Beverly Hoppert for information.

School Supply Collection

Through Monday, August 15

Hope Ministry team will begin collecting school supplies for students that cannot afford to buy their own – the items will be distributed to four elementary schools within Richland District 2. The collection box will be in the narthex (the item list will be posted on the box) for you to drop off your donations. Donations will be accepted July 31 through August 15 (school starts August 17). We thank you in advance for your willingness to help the less fortunate children in our community. Contact Karen Kranz kbkranz@gmail.com

Membership Welcome Sessions!

Sessions are now being scheduled in preparation for our next Living Springs Member Welcome Sunday. Find support for life’s journey and be part of the exciting work God is doing among this community of disciples! If interested – or if you want to learn more about Living Springs – please contact Pastor (803-917-2749) or Tina Molineu tpmolineu@gmail.com.

2016-2017 Pictorial Directory

You are invited to participate in a new pictorial directory! Living Springs is making a concerted effort to assemble a pictorial directory of our church families. (It will also include staff and our preschool families.)

We have partnered with Lifetouch to professionally photograph families for the directory. Each family photographed will receive a free 8X10 portrait and a directory. Families will be able to immediately view their portraits and will have an opportunity to purchase portrait gifts. This is an opportunity NOT a requirement.

Dates and Times of Portrait Sessions
FRI       AUGUST 19      2 PM – 9 PM
SAT      AUGUST 20      10 AM - 5 PM
SUN     AUGUST 21      9 AM – 4 PM
TUES    AUGUST 30      2 PM – 9 PM
WED    AUGUST 31      2 PM – 9 PM
Click here to set up your appointment or visit the signup table on Sunday morning (before and after each service)

Length of Time for Portrait Session
While Lifetouch materials reflect an hour for portrait sessions, the following is a summary of the process: Families are asked to arrive 5 minutes prior to their appointment time to complete registration (located in the LS Fellowship Hall). Two portrait sessions are scheduled each ½ hour. Immediately following the portrait session, families will view and select their portrait for the directory and have the option to purchase additional portraits. The amount of time it takes for the family to be photographed and to select portraits will vary by family.

Contact Gail Buchanan or Kathy McDonald.

Feed the Need

Save on Your Directory Photos by Donating

Lifetouch and Living Springs have also partnered to reach out to our surrounding community through a program called, Feed the Need. On the day of the portrait session, families can bring items for the Living Springs Backpack Food Ministry or Freedom Bags for human trafficking victims, and receive a $5 discount coupon for any purchased portraits. Click here for items needed.

A New Way to Give ….

especially great for the summer when you’re away!

No Checks, No Cash…Givelify

Living Springs has entered into a new era: the age of anytime, anywhere digital giving. We have partnered with Givelify, the free, mobile giving app for churches. Givelify enables individuals to give digitally from anywhere, no checks or cash required; your offerings, tithes, and special gifts can be made right from the palm of your hand. There are no frustrating web forms or text-to-give codes to memorize and better yet, the app is free and totally safe and secure.

Givelify simply provides an alternative format for giving; it is not intended to replace our more traditional means for regular giving…offering envelopes, pew envelopes, or your own bank’s direct bill pay.

Click here for more info and/or to download the apps

Thrivent Choice Dollars

By directing Choice Dollars®, eligible Thrivent members can recommend which organizations they feel should receive charitable grant funding from Thrivent.

If you have Choice Dollars available to direct, please consider directing to Living Springs Lutheran Church. The funds can then be used to support the many vital Living Springs ministries that uplift peoples lives. To learn more about Thrivent Choice, visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice. Or call Thrivent at 800-847-4836, and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted. Or see one of your Thrivent advocates – Karen Kranz, Ruth & Charles Pollard, Jan Schmidt, or Gwen Furcron.

Job Jar - Help with our Facilities Projects

UPDATE 8/10!

Once again thanks to Kip Farlow for trimming the shrubs around the sanctuary!

Do you have and extra hour or two to help with our building maintenance and landscaping? We are listing items that need attention in the Job Jar. We have the following items in the Jar:

Rehabilitate a Preschool Toy
Help clean HVAC condensers
Help clean and organize the shed
Clean and Organize the utility closet outside the small kitchen
Clean up & organize around the shed
Connect the downspout by the Kitchen Door
Clean the Stucco and Awnings on the Preschool Entrance - Scheduled for August 12th (Still need volunteers)
Spot clean and treat the Portico

Contact Jim Zieche

Prayers

Amanda & Mike Wirth
Rebecca Cox
Anita Dye
Colleen Franks
Nancy Baldwin
Henrietta Kaiser
Jim Pye - father of Kathryn Padgett
Kevin Bowen - brother of Beverly Wyka
Douglas Franks - son of Preston & Colleen Franks
Cheryl Gunderson - sister of Sue Loveless

Lessons for Sunday, August 14

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Because Jeremiah preaches the unpopular message of God’s judgment, he suffers rejection. Today’s reading distinguishes between the true prophet, like Jeremiah, who speaks God’s word, and the false prophet who misleads the people through dreams. One is like wheat; the other like worthless straw.

Psalm 82

Arise, O God, and rule the earth. (Ps. 82:8)

Second Reading: Hebrews 11:29--12:2

The author of Hebrews presents us with rich stories of faith. In a long list of biblical heroes, we find examples of trust in God that enabled them to face the trials of life faithfully. In addition to this “cloud of witnesses,” we have Jesus, the perfect model of faithful endurance.

Gospel: Luke 12:49-56

Jesus delivers harsh words about the purifying and potentially divisive effects of obedience to God’s call. The way of the cross often leads followers to encounter hostility and rejection, even from those they love.

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August Schedule

8:15 Service

Council Person
Beverly Hoppert
Assisting Minister
Saundra Dixon
Lector
Herb Brantley
Communion Assistants
Don Molineu
Tina Molineu
Ushers
Sue Loveless
Mike Loveless
Greeter
Kathy McDonald
Acolyte
Wesley Graves
Crucifer
Jim Zieche

10:45 Service

Council Person
Alison Levitt
Assisting Minister
Mike Davidson
Lector
Lori Masad
Communion Assistants
Steve Bloss
Laura Turnmire
Ushers
Randy Masad
Steve Padgett
Austin Padgett
Rocky Berger
Greeter
Austin Padgett
Acolyte
Walker Flores
Crucifer
Steve Bloss
Torchbearers
Adam Woodruff
Ginny Devereaux

Children's Message
Lexanne Graves
Counters
Alison Levitt(LC)
Karlene Stuart
Sarah Schultz
Flowers

Mugger
Karen Kranz
Altar Guild
Jan Berger

Church Humor...

Sending...
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. "Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk. "Only the Ten Commandments", answered the lady.

Do you have some church humor you'd like to share? We would love to share it too! Send your humor to Lisa in the office.

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