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All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 6

It is our tradition to remember those who have died in the past year in our prayers on All Saints Sunday, November 6th. If you would like us to remember a friend or family member, please let Lisa Petty in the office know by Thursday Morning..

Remembering the Saints Memory Display

During our worship gatherings on All Saints Sunday, November 6th, we will remember with thanksgiving those who have lived and died in the faith. This festival directs our attention to the richness of Christian history and the varied experiences of the grace of God by lifting up the lives of the faithful departed.  We will have a memory display set up in the narthex this day and invite families to bring photos of their loved ones who have passed into the Church triumphant.  Photos can be framed, and can be dropped off to the church office prior to November 6th, or brought with you to worship that day. 

“Make-Up” Cottage Gathering
Sunday, Nov. 6, 9:30 am
(Fellowship Hall – by Kitchen)

For anyone and everyone in our Living Springs family who was not able to attend one of the scheduled Fall Cottage Gatherings.  
Come join us as we share our experiences of Growing in Faith Together (as well as receive our 2017 G.I.F.T. Discipleship Commitments, plus Time & Talent offerings).   Please be sure to attend if you were not able to make a Cottage Gathering!

Football Food Ministry - Final Game
Desserts Needed!

Thursday, November 3 @ 2:30pm

There is an extra football game to make up for hurricane postponment. We could still use donated DESSERTS (80 portions total). They should be dropped off at the church before 2:30. Call the office or contact Bob Turnmire for more information

CALLING ALL LS DISCIPLES:

This Sunday, November 6 @ 9:30am
Adults, children, and youth are invited this Sunday, Nov 6th at 930am in the Fellowship Hall for our monthly FAITH5 gathering.  This is an opportunity for God's whole family to gather with many generations present to Grow In Faith Together with each other, hear God's word spoken, and pray and bless each other.  We will also be making Compassion Gifts for our Veterans that we will be visiting on Thursday, Nov 10th.  Come join the G.I.F.T. that is free from God for all of us!!

Living Springs G.I.F.T. Sunday

November 13

 
Annual Congregation Meeting & Ministry Brunch
Council Election, Spending Plan
9:20 – 10:35 in the Fellowship Hall

Annual Commitments of Discipleship
8:15 & 10:45 Worship in the Sanctuary

Sign up in the admin building to bring pastries, donuts, cinnamon rolls, etc.
Bring your 2017 G.I.F.T. Commitment Envelopes and completed Time & Talent Sheets to offer during the 8:15 or 10:45 worship service* Don’t miss the wonderful day of celebration and commitment for our Living Springs community of disciples!
 
*Commitment Envelopes and T&T Sheets are being distributed at the fall cottage gatherings.  Additional copies are available in the narthex. For those unable to be present on Nov. 13, Commitment    Envelope may be hung on the narthex trees on Oct. 30 or Nov. 6.  T&T sheets may be placed in the basket at the base of the trees. (You can also mail or bring them to the office).

ELECTION EVE PRAYER SERVICES

Monday, November 7, Noon & 7:00 PM

At noon and 7:00 pm, we gather in the sanctuary to join in prayer for our nation, state, and community.  Prayers will not be offered for any particular candidate or party, but rather for God’s will to be served on Election Day.

2017 Ministry Spending Plan

Summaries of the 2017 Spending Plan are being distributed on Sundays, Oct. 30 & Nov. 6.  Finance Chair Rocky Berger will be in the narthex after both services to answer any questions.

Senior Adult/Empty Nesters Lunch

Sunday, November 6

Fellowship and Mutual Care will be hosting a Senior Adult / Empty Nesters Lunch following the 10:45 service on Sunday November 6. Jon us for Food, Fun and Fellowship.  We will serve soup, salad and desert and play Bingo. sign up sheet in Education Building

VA Ministry

Thursday, November 10

On 2nd Thursdays from 7:00-7:45, we will host a time of music, visiting, support, care, and fellowship at the Dorn VA’s Community Life Center.  
Everyone is invited to come be part of this special time for the many disabled or older veterans who are undergoing therapy or now residing at the center.  If you would like to make cards or donate thank-you items to be distributed, those are welcome, too! Signup up in the administration building. If you would like to carpool or follow in your car, please meet at the church at 6:15. The next upcoming dates are December 8 and January 12.

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

Can You Help?

Dea Jones is trying to locate someone in the church who has, or knows someone who has, an animal trailer .  It is needed to transport Peter Moore' s donkey to the church for the Living Nativity December 16-18.  Please contact either Pastor Eric, Dea ,or the church office.

Calling All Living Springs Veterans

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

Walking Together Summit

Tomorrow, Thursday. November 3, 9am - 3pm

A dialogue about dispelling fear, polarization, and racial justice with Leaders from Columbia’s Faith Communities & Law Enforcement. Spend a day of conversation about how to live together in a community with diverse interests, beliefs, and priorities that can lead us into conflict, but also into relationship. A lunch of pizza and salad will be provided at no cost. Rehoboth United Church of Jesus Christ, 3420 N. Beltline Blvd., Columbia. Co-Sponsored by our SC Synod

NEWBERRY COLLEGE JAZZ BAND CONCERT

Sunday, November 6

Thrivent is sponsoring a concert at Reformation Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 6 @ 3 pm.  The concert will last about 45 minutes and is free (good will offering accepted).  There will be light refreshments following the concert.  See your Thrivent advocate (Karen Kranz, Jan Schmidt, Gwen Furcron, Ruth & Charles Pollard) for information – a flyer will be posted in Lisa’s window.

Martin Luther Visionary Reformer

Understanding Luther and the Arts in the World Today

Friday, November 11, 2016 from 10:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia

The Academy of Faith & Leadership and our SC Synod sponsor this commemorative event of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, featuring the Rev. Dr. Scott H. Hendrix, Emeritus Professor of Reformation History & Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and author of Martin Luther: Visionary Reformer.   Rev. Dr. Clay J. Schmit and Dr. M. Patrick Graham, Professor of Theological Bibliography at Emory University, will make presentations on Luther and the Arts: Utilizing the Arts in Ministry and Worship Today.  Cost: $15 Admission, $42 Admission plus Book. Register today at http://scsynod.us/visionaryreformer.  Lunch is included.

Lutheran Campus Ministry Dasher Dinner
Friday, November 18, 6:30 pm
Campus Room, Capstone House USC
The year’s honoree:  Rev. Dr. Harvey Huntley, parish pastor and staff person with both the LCA and ELCA, who has been a strong advocate for mission and leadership in the Church.  There will be a Silent Auction as well!  As one of LCM’s partner congregations, Living Springs is sponsoring a table of 8 for $400.  If you would like to help represent us at this special dinner, please see Pastor Eric or LCM Board member, Wendy McKenzie (suggested donation of $50).  If you are unable to attend, you can also make a monetary contribution or Silent Auction item to support this ministry that serves Midlands Tech, Columbia College and USC students!   Contact Wendy McKenzie (803-603-6145 or wendy.mckenzie@sc.edu).

Prayers

Deborah Smith
Herb & Gwen Brantley
Al Jordan
Ryleigh Hensley
Colleen Franks
Mike & Sue Loveless & family - death of Sue's sister Cheryl
Janet Bate
Beth Ott - mother of Jan Berger
Michael & Kelly Snipes - birth of son, August
Christie Melton - granddaughter of Goldie & Delores Harmon
Drew Atkinson - grandfather of Kristen Prizer
Kevin Bowen - brother of Beverly Wyka
William Behnke - great-grandson of Alice Renaud
Joey Zayas - cousin of Jean Weick
Joan Maack - friend of Tina Molineu
Beasley family - death of Evan Turnmire's friend Joe
Hector Anderson - husband of Tanyua Anderson, preschool teacher
Gloria & Levi Brown - parents of Tanyua Anderson, preschool teacher
Alonzo & Margaret Harris - uncle & aunt of Tanyua Anderson, preschool
Scott Counts - son of friend of Peggy Collins
Chip Conklin - husband of Sally Catoe's co-worker

Lessons for Sunday, November 6


First Reading: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18

The book of Daniel was written in the second century bce, when the Syrian king Antiochus Epiphanes was severely persecuting the Jews. Daniel’s vision of the four beasts serves to proclaim the message that human kings will come and go, but the kingdom will ultimately belong to God and to God’s people.

Psalm 149

Sing the Lord’s praise in the assembly of the faithful. (Ps. 149:1)


Second Reading: Ephesians 1:11-23

After giving thanks for the faith of the Ephesians, Paul prays that they might understand the wisdom, hope, and power of God that is embodied in Jesus Christ.


Gospel: Luke 6:20-31

In echoes of the prophet Isaiah and Mary’s song of praise, Jesus reveals surprising things about who enjoys blessing and who endures woe. He invites his disciples to shower radical love, blessing, forgiveness, generosity, and trust, even to enemies and outsiders.
Click below if to see the upcoming schedule and/or to sign up for a future date.
November-December

8:15 Service

Council Person
Gwen Furcron
Assisting Minister
Gwen Furcron
Lector
John Imbert
Communion Assistants
Nowell Ramsey
Helen Doerpinghaus
Ushers
Sue Loveless
Mike Loveless
Greeter
Jeff Lummel
Acolyte
Ben Arnold
Crucifer
Karen Kranz

10:45 Service

Council Person
Gail Buchanan
Assisting Minister
Adam Woodruff
Lector
Katie Prizer
Communion Assistants
Gail Buchanan
Brantley Smith
Ushers
Karlene Stuart
Laura Stuart
Lauren Bloss
Steve Bloss
Greeter
Trish Davidson
Acolyte
Walker Flores
Crucifer
Pat Bartucca
Torchbearers
Leslie Bloss
Steve Padgett

Children's Message
Adam Woodruff
Counters
Scott Graves (LC)
Marshall Hurlbert
Steve Padgett
Flowers
Karen Kranz & Jeff Lummel
Mugger
Laura Turnmire
Nursery
Gwen Furcron
Refreshments
Judy Lawrence
Altar Guild
Tiffany Ginn


Church Humor...
A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon.


"How do you know what to say?" he asked.


"Why, God tells me."


"Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?"
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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