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Living Springs Camping Weekend Postponed

With a number of scheduled changes and events rearranged for last weekends storm, Lutheran Men have decided to postpone this weekends camping/fellowship event. We will possibly be looking to schedule an outdoor event in the spring. Stay tuned for more details.

We continue to hold in our prayers all those areas affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Join us for our Lutheran Men's Bible Study on Thursday, October 20, 6:30am and our Lutheran Men's Breakfast on Saturday, October 29, 8am.

Questions: contact Mike Davidson (mdavidson33@gmail.com) or Bob Turnmire (bob.turnmire@gmail.com).

“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.

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

Attention Time Warner Customers

If you are using Time Warner's RoadRunner emails, you most likely are missing emails sent to you from the church staff. If you are reading this, you obviously are getting our enews, so therefore are probably not aware you aren't receiving the other emails. This is because, for some yet to be determined reason, our mail server's IP address has been recently marked by someone as spam on either Time Warner's side or on one of our members sides.

Because of that, Time Warner has flagged us and is limiting us to what we can send to you. The enews and newsletter emails are sent through MailChimp, a mass email distributor and is not being blocked. They have an agreement with Time Warner and we have to follow certain protocols for these types of emails in order to use their service. We cannot use MailChimp for the staff individual emails.
The office has contacted both the church's domain host as well as Time Warner to rectify the situation. Our host said we needed to take it up with Time Warner as all our settings are correct on their end and there is nothing that they can see as to why we'd be blocked. All Time Warner could that say is that one of their customers may have marked us as spam and that the TW customers need to make sure we are allowed through their personal contacts/settings. I have submitted a support request to Time Warner's delivery support postmaster, but I'm not getting any response as of yet. So in the meantime, please make sure we are on your contact/allowed lists. Also, we would appreciate it if you could contact the Time Warner postmaster to let them know we are legitimate and you would like to get our emails! If you have an alternate email that you would like the church staff to use, please contact the office.

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.

Tuesday Night Devotion Dinner

Tuesday, October 18

On 3rd Tuesdays, LS Food Ministry offers dinner at 6:15, with devotions by Pastor. Cost $9 – signup sheet is in the admin bldg or contact the office before 11 am on the Monday prior.

Scrapbooking Event

Saturday, October 22 @ 9am

Scrapbookers...grab your gear and join Laura Turnmire & friends for a day of fun filled crafting on Saturday, October 22 from 9am-11pm. Please bring a donation for our Backpack Food Ministry. All are welcome!

Beer & Hymns

Monday, October 24

A joyous time was had last month singing our favorite hymns at Beef o’ Brady’s. Our next time of singing and fellowship will be on Monday, October 24 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. Note: There will not be a Beer & Hymns even in November. Our next event will be Beer & Carols in December!

Reformation Sunday

Sunday, October 30

Don't forget to wear Red! On Reformation Sunday at 10:45, we rejoice and offer prayers of blessing for our 3 youth affirming their faith at their Confirmation Milestone: Austin Padgett & Collin Flores. At 9:25, everyone gather in the fellowship hall for special Reformation Celebration Activities before we head to our Faith Alive SS classes.

Trunk or Treat on Living Springs Lawn!

Thursday, October 27, 6:15 – 8:15 PM

You are invited to decorate your car trunk and hand out candy to all our little “trick or treater’s”! Please supply your own candy for your trunk and sign up in the admin bldg. or online to come soon! The preschool will be serving chili and there will be some exciting games with prizes, led by our own youth groups and a silent auction that you won’t want to miss! We ask you to consider donating candy to be given out to the children. Please put your candy donation in the box located outside Lexanne's office door or in the preschool designated donation barrel. Contact Karen Kranz kbkranz@gmail.com or Lexanne Graves lexanne@livingspringscolumbia.org

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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

Military Questionnaire

We are updating our records. We would like to honor those of our Living Springs family that have or still are serving in our armed forces. We kindly ask that if you have served, please go to the following link and fill in our questionnaire. You may also call the office with your info if you prefer. We thank you for your service!
https://goo.gl/forms/deuPJgoDkK2Hmtpt1

Every Senior Counts – Meals on Wheels

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Place: Spirit Communications Park (1640 Freed Drive, Columbia SC)
Click here to RSVP by 10/28!

Plan to join us for lunch and a chance to learn about the work we do and the clients we serve. This year's event will be held at Spirit Communications Park, where we will all "step up to the plate" to serve seniors in need. Every Senior Counts showcases our services, and allows some of our clients the opportunity to share their stories of how Senior Resources has helped them maintain healthy and independent lifestyles.

All proceeds from this fundraiser support our Senior Companions, Meals On Wheels, Wellness Centers/Congregate Dining, Foster Grandparents, and the Retired & Senior Volunteer (RSVP) programs. There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but an RSVP is required.

How Thrivent Members can Help with Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief

When tragic events like this occur, Thrivent Financial members and others want to know how they can help. As a membership organization of Christians committed to guiding members to be wise with money and live generously, Thrivent is supporting your generosity in the following ways:

$250,000 match on personal donations
Thrivent will match up to $250,000 in personal donations made on Thrivent.com to certain disaster relief organizations responding in Haiti and other areas affected by Hurricane Matthew. The dollar-for-dollar match is open to members and others who want to give, and will lead to a total combined impact of up to $500,000. For details about the match, visit the Disaster Response page on Thrivent.com
Get involved in grassroots disaster relief efforts
Consider getting involved in your community to help raise funds for disaster relief by forming a Thrivent Action Team. Thrivent provides promotional materials, t-shirts, and a $250 Community Impact Card that can be used as seed money to purchase project supplies and create promotional materials. To apply or to learn more about Thrivent Action Teams, go to Thrivent.com/actionteam.
Direct Choice Dollars®
Thrivent Choice® allows eligible members to weigh in on where Thrivent distributes some of its charitable outreach funding. If you have Choice Dollars available to direct, visit Thrivent.com and select any nonprofit in the catalog of eligible organizations, including those who are helping in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Prayers

Grimmer family - Passing of Sadonia's mother, Martha Mulkey
Al Jordan
Herb Brantley
Allison Levitt
Ryleigh Hensley
Rebecca Cox
Colleen Franks
Christie Melton - granddaughter of Goldie & Delores Harmon
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
Rita Tempinson - aunt of Lisa Petty
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 16

First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31

Returning to the home he had fled many years before after stealing his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing, Jacob wrestles all night long with a divine adversary who ultimately blesses him and changes his name to “Israel,” a name that means “he wrestles with God.”

Psalm 121

My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:2)

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5

Paul continues his instruction of Timothy, his younger colleague in ministry, by emphasizing the importance of faithful teaching despite opposition.

Gospel: Luke 18:1-8

Jesus tells a parable of a hateful judge who is worn down by a widow’s pleas. Jesus is calling God’s people to cry out for justice and deliverance. For if an unethical judge will ultimately grant the plea of a persistent widow, how much more will God respond to those who call.

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October-December

8:15 Service

Council Person
Gwen Furcron
Assisting Minister
Lexanne Graves
Lector
Midge Gunvalson
Communion Assistants
Ashley Ramsey
Nowell Ramsey
Ushers
Sue Loveless
Mike Loveless
Greeter
Gwen Furcron
Acolyte
Michael Landers
Crucifer
Karen Kranz

10:45 Service

Council Person
Aaron Smith
Assisting Minister
Jeff Day
Lector
Adele Lindberg
Communion Assistants
Cindy Day
Pat Bartucca
Ushers
Steve Padgett
Austin Padgett
Lauren Bloss
Jeanette Bloss
Greeter
Alice Renaud
Acolyte
Walker Flores
Crucifer
Leslie Bloss
Torchbearers
Ginny Devereaux
Karlene Stuart

Children's Message
Lexanne Graves
Counters
Gwen Furcron (LC)
Steve Bloss
Karen Kranz
Flowers
Cindy Day
Mugger
Herb Brantley
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.

Three Boys:
Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calles it a poem, and they give him $25." The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, and they give him $200." The third boy says, "I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight men to collect all the money!"

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