It's not too late to bring your commitments
and Time & Talent Sheets
This Sunday, at the end of both services, we will be planting the G.I.F.T. trees. If you were not able to attend last Sundays Annual Commitment of Discipleship, we invite you to bring your 2017 G.I.F.T. Commitment Envelopes and completed Time & Talent sheets with you this Sunday. Forms are still available in the narthex and in the lobby of the admin building. You can also bring completed forms to the office.
Calling All LS Veterans & Active Military
Recognition This Sunday, November 20
On Sunday, at both services, we would like to honor those of our Living Springs family that have served or are still serving in our armed forces. We kindly ask that if you have served, please call the office with your info. Or if you prefer, please go to the link below. We thank you for your service! goo.gl/forms/deuPJgoDkK2Hmtpt1
Request: There is one submission without a name attached. We would like to have your name included on Sunday. If you did the online form a couple of weeks ago and were in the Navy, please let me know who you are!Lisa
NE Columbia
Thanksgiving Worship
Monday, November 21 @ 7pm
Adams Northeast AME
Sponsored by Living Springs Lutheran, Adams Northeast AME,
Northeast UMC, & Rehoboth Baptist
Service is at 7pm, with fellowship time to follow at Adams Northeast AME , 409 Longtown Rd. Sponsored by Living Springs Lutheran, Adams Northeast AME, Northeast UMC, and Rehoboth Baptist. Living Springs will again be contributing to the worship music, along with musical offerings by the other congregations! Each congregation is asked to bring finger foods and desert items for the fellowship time. A sign up sheet will be located in the administrative building lobby.
Advent Family Night
Sunday, November 27
We gather as God’s Family to prepare our hearts and homes for the Season of Advent! Advent Devotional Crafts, Advent Servant Activities, Fellowship, Devotions & Fun, Sunday, November 27 – starting at 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall (You may bring finger foods, light snacks, or desserts to share with others).
Opportunity to Be a Worship Helper
Refresher Training Sessions 11/20 & 11/27
There will be refresher sessions on 11/20 & 11/27 for assisting ministers, lectors, ushers, communion assistants, greeters, crucifers, and torch bearers. Did you wonder what is involved in serving in one or more of these responsibilities? Expand your comfort zone – meet in the sanctuary at 9:30 am or contact Jim Zieche or Karen Kranz for information. One of the ways that Jesus showed us his love was by washing his disciples’ feet. That was the job of a servant, but Jesus willingly took up that job. Show your love by being a worship assistant!
Backpack Food Ministry
Today @ 3pm
*Note: Because of tomorrow's TELS trip, the Backpack Food Ministry will pack today at 3pm.
Its been a while since we have had to ask for anything, but that time is here! We are in need of milk and weenie beenies or individual peanut butter. Thank you.
AL LA LU IA! Hymn Sing-Along
Tomorrow, November 17
Make a joyful noise!! What joy there is on the faces of residents when they hear the preschool children sing and then get to join in with the adults after! There are many that know the hymns without even looking at the words and you can see that God has touched their hearts. Next hymn-along: Thursday, November 17 – start @ 10 am. Crossings, 2300 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 Ph:(803) 223-9560. Meet at the church @ 9:30 if you would like to carpool.
Hannah House Food Ministry
Rescheduled
Due to conflicts, tomorrow's Hannah House Meal is being rescheduled. On Tuesday, December 13 @ 6:30 to 8 pm they are having a Christmas party for people involved in Hannah House, so whoever would like to attend, we will meet at the church 5:45 and can drive down together or let me know if you want to meet us there. There will be no meal in December. Thursday, January 26 we will start back up and as we get closer we can figure out a menu. Contact Karen @ kbkranz@gmail.com for information.
Daily Advent E-Mail Devotions
Due November 20
This year, Pastor Eric and the Worship Team again invite you to contribute a daily devotion for our LS Advent E-mail Series. A theme & Scripture passage will be assigned for each weekday during Advent. Devotions should be approx. 300 words in length and submitted to Pastor Eric by Nov. 20. A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex admin building. We were truly blessed by all of the submissions last Advent - this is a wonderful way to focus your heart on an Advent message of hope and joy to share with others!
Living Springs Christmas Tree Lot
Opens Friday, November 25
Is that time again! Our Living Springs Christmas Tree Lot will open Friday, November 25. The tree lot will be open every weekend until Christmas. Spread the word!!! We are looking for volunteers to work the tree lot. Please use this link to sign up for available times. Contact Leslie Bloss: lbloss3306@hotmail.com 803-413-1994 if you have any questions.
HOORAY! AN AFTERNOON FOR PARENTS TO SHOP
Saturday, December 3
Save the date – Saturday, December 3 from 2 pm to 5 pm, the Preschool and Worship Outreach Team are providing childcare to give three hours of free time to do your shopping. There will be supervised activities and snacks for children ages 3 and up (must be fully potty trained). Then at 5 pm, there will be a special children’s tree lighting ceremony on the church lawn. This event is open to all preschool and congregation families. To sign-up your child(ren), please use the clipboard in the admin building, click here to sign up online or contact the office. Deadline is Nov. 22nd. If you would like to help be part of our volunteer team, contact Jim Zieche or Karen Kranz.
CHILDREN’S TREE-LIGHTING
ALL ARE INVITED!
December 3, 5:00
All preschool and congregation families, please join us for our Children’s Tree-Lighting Ceremony on the church lawn – Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:00. There will be singing and reading of the Christmas story, along with hot chocolate & snacks - as we light this special tree adorned with decorations made by the children who participated in our parents afternoon-out. The tree will then be moved to our entrance sign, to share the light of Christ with passers-by through Advent and Christmas.
Gently used or new Christmas Tree lights needed!
The Preschool is in need of new or 'gently used' Clear Christmas Tree lights for their outdoor tree. The lights are needed by November 30th. Please leave them in the box in the administration work office. Thanks for your help!
Annual Adult Christmas Party
Sunday, December 4 @ 6pm
Please join us for some Holiday Spirit at the Annual Adult Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 4th at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. If you would like wine, you are welcome to bring (council approved). The youth will be providing child care on site– donations appreciated. Don’t miss out on the Fun and fellowship.
Christmas Pageant
Spaghetti Dinner
& Elf Shop
Sunday, December 11
Our Christmas Pageant is called "A Super Christmas" and will be held at 5pm on Sunday, Dec 11thin the sanctuary. Following the pageant, the youth will feed everyone a delicious Spaghetti Dinner and then the children can shop in our Elf Store for gifts for their family and friends (everything is $4 or less and is a Youth Fundraiser)!
Pageant Practices are as follows:
Sunday, Nov 27th at 1215pm in the sanctuary for speaking parts (please bring your own lunch to eat)
Sunday, Dec 4th from 930-1030am in the sanctuary (all)
Sunday, Dec 11th from 930-1030am in the sanctuary (all)
Sunday, Dec 11th--All actors arrive at 430pm, dressed, in the Narthex.
BONUS: We are trying something new this year along with our Christmas Pageant to get more children and youth involved and to showcase our Super Hero Talents!!! We are offering a "Living Springs Got Talent" Show prior to the Pageant. So if your child/youth has a special talent (joke telling, instrumentalist, dancer, singer, clogger, baton twirler, magic tricker, mannequin challenger, or other "super" talent to share), we want your child/youth to come on Sunday, Nov 27th at 1215pm and showcase that talent to us. This will help us shape and design the Talent Show based upon what each person is performing.
We look forward to hearing from you! We hope your child/youth will join us for this SUPER pageant and share in the story of Jesus' love born in a stable....for ALL!
LIVING SPRINGS LIVING NATIVITY:
LOVE IS BORN
DECEMBER 17th AND 18th
Living Nativity Rehearsal Schedule
All Rehearsals are after 10:45 Services at the Church!
November 20 – Townspeople, Narrator, Mary, Joseph, Innkeeper, Midwife
December 4 – Mary, Joseph, Narrator, Shepherds, Gabriel, Angels
December 11 – Music and rehearsal make up for townspeople, shepherds, Angels
December 15 – Tech rehearsal – all tech crew and music
December 16 – Dress rehearsal – costume check – all cast and crew– 6:30 pm
December 17 and 18 – All cast and crew – 6:30
There is still time to sign up to be a part of
“Love is Born”, the Living Springs Living Nativity.
The sign up board is in the narthex.
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.
Anita Dye
Jan Schmidt
Retha Murray
Vickie Crapps
Sue & Mike Loveless & family - passing of Sue's sister Cheryl Deborah Smith Al Jordan
Colleen Franks Beth Ott - mother of Jan Berger John Crawford - father of Shelby Sheldon Steve Szpiech - brother of Sue Stewart Gladys Smith - mother of Delores Harmon Drew Atkinson - grandfather of Kristen Prizer Kevin Bowen - brother of Beverly Wyka William Behnke - great-grandson of Alice Renaud Horace Cooper - uncles of Delores Harmon Joey Zayas - cousin of Jean Weick Reed Etheredge - friend of Helen Doerpinghaus Joan Maack - friend of Tina Molineu Scott Counts - son of friend of Peggy Collins Chip Conklin - husband of Sally Catoe's co-worker
Lessons for Sunday, November 20
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Today’s reading builds on the common ancient Near Eastern metaphor of the king as shepherd. Judah’s unjust rulers have caused their people, their “flock,” to be scattered. Nevertheless, the Lord will raise up a new and righteous shepherd who will rule a restored Judah.
Psalm 46
I will be exalted among the nations. (Ps. 46:10)
Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20
An early Christian hymn praises the mystery of the political, personal, and mystical Christ, the one who was present at creation and is eternally reigning with God.
Gospel: Luke 23:33-43
Amid scoffing and slander from those who sarcastically call him Messiah and king, Jesus reveals that to be Messiah and king is to give one’s life for others. Here he uses his power to welcome a despised sinner to paradise but puts his own death into God’s hands.
Click below if to see the upcoming schedule and/or to sign up for a future date. November-December
8:15 Service
Council Person
Bill Franck Assisting Minister
Jan Berger Lector
Beverly Hoppert Communion Assistants
Tina Molineu
Don Molineu Ushers
Sue Loveless
Mike Loveless Greeter
Kathy McDonald Acolyte
Matthew Landers Crucifer
Karen Kranz
10:45 Service
Council Person
Aaron Smith Assisting Minister
Jan Berger Lector
Lori Masad Communion Assistants
Bob Turnmire
Trish Davidson Ushers
Randy Masad
Steve Padgett
Austin Padgett
Wendy McKenzie Greeter
Austin Padgett Acolyte
Preston Ginn Crucifer
Rocky Berger Torchbearers
Gail Buchanan
Brenda Grohman
Children's Message
Tree Planting Counters
Aaron Smith(LC)
Trish Davidson
Dewey Landers Flowers
Karen Kranz Mugger
Karen Kranz Nursery
Sharon Evans Refreshments
Sally Moore 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.
