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Prayer Services
Wednesday, 6:30-6:50 pm
Thursday, 12-12:20 pm

We gather in the sanctuary to offer prayers for evacuees, first responders, emergency personnel and those in the path of Hurricane Matthew. A prayer for those in the storm’s path

Merciful God, when the storms rage and threaten to overtake us, awaken our faith to know the power of your peace. Deliver us from our fear and ease our anxiety. Help us to endure the time of uncertainty and give us strength to face the challenges ahead. Give us the assurance of your presence even in this time so that we can cling to your promise of hope and life shown to us through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

adapted from ELW Pastoral care, page 174

Hurricane Matthew Nears?
Living Springs Disaster Response ….

As Hurricane Matthew nears, we are using this time to assemble our Living Springs disaster response resources. In the event of a major impact for this weekend (or any future events), we would like to have a data base to know who to call upon should we need to respond. Please use this link to register your resources and/or skills via the Living Springs Disaster Response google form (or you may call the office, 803-736-0661). Below is a list of possible resources and skills that you will find on the google form.

Do you own or have ready access to:
temporary space in your home for displaced person/family, portable generator, chain saw, tarps, pickup truck (for hauling items, debris), trailer, all-weather or 4WD vehicle (for getting to people), tractors or other major construction/land equipment, extra gasoline, power tools, plywood, lumber, hardware (screws, nails, etc.), large water containers, water purification, methods, large pots suitable for boiling water, propane cooking implements & fuel, coolers, cleaning kits, other?

Do you have skills, or would be willing to help with:
Tree clearing, Roofing repairs, Construction-type clean-up & repairs, Yard / debris clean-up, Crew leader, Provide Transportation (help get folks to safety or shelter), Provide general support (sitting, talking, caring, comforting), Cook / prepare food, General non-skilled volunteer help (part of a team), Daytime or overnight host at church (for families needing shelter), Phone tree contacts (to check on folks), Disaster Response coordinating team, Item collection team (getting necessary donated items), I am First Aid Certified, I have Medical training (nurse, etc.), I have First Responder or Disaster training, I have Counseling Training (for children or adults), Other?

The Item Collection Team would notify us of what items need to be donated in a particular crisis (water, food, clothing, diapers, blankets, cleaning supplies, etc.)

Update: Due to the closing of Richland 2 schools, there will no JV Football meal, Backpack Food Ministry packing on Thursday. Living Springs Preschool/Afterschool Care is closed through Friday. At this time, all other church ministries and events are still being held as scheduled.

“Hearts & Treasures” Adult Faith Milestone

Continues This Sunday @ 9:30am

Adult Faith Milestone continues this Sunday at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. We are blessed to have Mr. Micah Velilla leading this special series on “More than Money Matters” – which invites us to explore our relationship with God and how it guides our life-responses as disciples in daily decisions. It is a wonderful opportunity for adults at all stages of life (incl. HS students).

Fall Cottage Gatherings for Everyone!

Our Cottage Gatherings over the past few years have been wonderful experiences, and we are excited to assemble our updated In-Touch groups this fall.

These gatherings provide opportunity for our LS family of faith to catch up with each other regarding our Spirt-Tugs and God-Stories, as well as offer focus on our G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together) Discipleship emphasis. At this year’s fall gatherings, everyone will receive a copy of their 2017 G.I.F.T. Discipleship Commitment Card, plus an updated version of the LS Time & Talent sheet. Our commitments will be offered and celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 13 at our big G.I.F.T. Commitment Sunday, which will include the annual Congregational Ministry Meeting brunch, between services. Invitations are being sent out by each group. If you cannot attend your group’s gathering, please find another date on the list and rsvp to the appropriate leader.

This Sunday, Oct. 9, Murray group, 5:00 @ Murrays
This Sunday, Oct. 9, Kranz & Furcron groups, 3:00 @ Kranz/Lummels
Oct. 16, Buchanan group, 12:30 @ Francks
Oct. 16, Turnmire & Berger groups, 6:00 @ Turnmires
Oct. 23, Davidson & Smith groups, time TBA @ Davidsons
Oct. 23, Graves group, time TBA @ Graves
Oct. 30, Stuart & Bloss groups, 3:00 @ Bloss
Zieche group gathered on 9/25
Tracy group gathered on 9/25

Living Springs Fellowship & Camping Trip

Day of Outdoor Fellowship - Saturday, October 15

Weekend of Camping - October 14-16

The men of Living Springs are sponsoring a camping trip October 14 – 16. Everyone is invited to camp with us at Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield, SC. Please join us for Friday and Saturday nights, or just one night of camping in God’s wonderful outdoors.

If camping is not your thing, come join us on Saturday to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. We will have activities for all ages following a cookout lunch, as well as a devotional time in the late afternoon and plenty of fellowship throughout the day.

Please sign up by October 9^th on the signup sheet in the Fellowship Hall or through Signup Genius, so that we can prepare enough food. There will be plenty of time to enjoy fishing, hiking, kayaking and many other activities available at the park. More information about Poinsett State Park can be found at http://southcarolinaparks.com/poinsett/poinsett-things.aspx. For more information on the camping trip, please contact Mike Davidson (mdavidson33@gmail.com) or Bob Turnmire (bob.turnmire@gmail.com).

Football Food Ministry

Everyone Can Help in Some Way!

Reaching Out to Our Community Youth:
Sign Up Now to Help Make a Difference
in a Young Person's Life!

Thursday, Oct. 13, 20, 27 at 3pm

Living Springs is sponsoring pre-game devotional meals for youth of the Ridgeview JV team. Thursdays (and a couple of Wednesdays) 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 needed–make checks to Living Springs and mark, “Football Food Ministry.” We also need one Thrivent Action Team Grant for each week. Dates are Sept. 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)

Friday, October 14

We are going to pick some apples in NC! Friday, Oct. 14 the bus will leave Living Springs at 8:15 am and head up to Henderson NC to Grandad’s Apples n’ Such – barnyard animals, corn maze, apples, pumpkins, baked goods…well – maybe we won’t pick the apples, but I’m sure there will be plenty to buy at their stand. There is a sign-up sheet in the admin building – we plan to be back by 5 pm. Contact Beverly Hoppert

SC WELCA Midlands Fall Conference

Saturday, October 15 @ 10 am (registration at 9:30 am)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Columbia
All women are invited.

SIGN UP NOW!

LIVING SPRINGS LIVING NATIVITY:
LOVE IS BORN

DECEMBER 17th AND 18th

Sign up now on the board in the narthex to participate this year. Remember, no speaking is required by the actors! There is a role for everyone: cast members, lights, sound, scenery, props, costumes, music, animal keepers, and refreshments. Rehearsals begin in November after the Sunday 10:45 service.

What a special opportunity for you and your family to celebrate the birth of our Lord with the congregation and community!

Questions? Contact Dea Jones or Anita Gabbard

Crafty Ladies

In November, we will be honoring our veterans – if you or if you know of anyone that would like to help make the quilts we present to the female veterans at Angels House, contact beverlyhoppert@gmail.com. We meet on the second and fourth Saturday at 9:30 am. If you can thread a needle, you are eligible to be a quilt maker at Living Springs!

Prayers

Allison Levitt
Ryleigh Hensley
Delores Harmon
Rebecca Cox
Colleen Franks
Gary Donahue - son-in-law of Roger & Nancy Schwind
Bertha Bowen - mother of Beverly Wyka
Drew Atkinson - grandfather of Kristen Prizer
Kevin Bowen - brother of Beverly Wyka
William Behnke - great-grandson of Alice Renaud
Cheryl Gunderson - sister of Sue Loveless
Clella Gregory - aunt of Herb Brantley & Cindy Day
Joey Zayas - cousin of Jean Weick
Ashley S. - student at Katie Prizer's school
Haye's family - preschool family
family & friend of Jane Adair - friend of Herb Brantley
Chip Conklin - husband of Sally Catoe's co-worker

Lessons for Sunday, October 9

First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

Naaman, a Syrian general, suffers from leprosy. In this passage Elisha miraculously cures his illness, but only after Naaman realizes, with the help of his servants, that he also needs healing for his pride. This foreign general then acknowledges the sovereignty of the God of Israel.

Psalm 111

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1)

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Though Paul is chained as a prisoner, he reminds Timothy that the word of God is never shackled or confined. He encourages his young friend to proclaim that word of freedom in an honest and upright life as well as in his teaching and preaching.

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Jesus’ mission includes making the unclean clean again. Unexpectedly, a cleansed Samaritan leper becomes a model for those who would praise and worship God and give thanks for God’s mercy.

Click below if to see the upcoming schedule and/or to sign up for a future date.
October-December

8:15 Service

Council Person
Bill Franck
Assisting Minister
Gwen Furcron
Lector
Beverly Hoppert
Communion Assistants
Herb Brantley
Helen Doerpinghaus
Ushers
Kathy McDonald
John Imbert
Greeter
Nancy Franck
Acolyte
Ben Arnold
Crucifer
Jan Schmidt

10:45 Service

Council Person
Leslie Bloss
Assisting Minister
Mike Davidson
Lector
Sarah Schultz
Communion Assistants
Kathryn Padgett
Gail Buchanan
Ushers
Jan Berger
Adam Woodruff
Bob Turnmire
Wendy McKenzie
Greeter
Tiffany Ginn
Acolyte
Preston Ginn
Crucifer
Rocky Berger
Torchbearers
Laura Stuart
Sara Levitt

Children's Message
Bob Gill
Counters
Alison Levitt (LC)
Karlene Stuart
Sarah Schultz
Flowers
Paul & Shirley Laingen
Mugger
Charles Tracy
Altar Guild
Cindy Day & Jan Berger

Church Humor...

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.

A little boy was attending his first wedding.

After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many women can a man marry?"

"Sixteen," the boy responded. His cousin was amazed that he had an
answer so quickly.

"How do you know that?"

"Easy," the little boy said.

"All you have to do is add it up, like the pastor said,

4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."

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Prayer Services Wednesday, 6:30-6:50 pm Thursday, 12-12:20 pm