In another hot week, we continue to hold in prayer all those affected by the summer weather, and offer special prayers for those traveling and concluding summer excursions. Please also pray for educators and students, with school around the corner. Our youth have been such a summer inspiration, with GraceWorks, Mission Trip, Campfirmation, VBS, and…
“Do not be afraid! For see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord…” For 2000 years, this Good News has brought great joy to human hearts! Sunday at Living Springs, we…
As we come to the first weekend of July, we pause to give thanks for all the blessings of freedom we enjoy – and the freedom to worship God, which we should never take for granted, especially on this weekend leading up to the 4th! This Sunday, we’ll start our pre-worship summer hymn-sings a little…
On this special weekend of Father’s Day, we give thanks for all fathers, grandfathers, and others who have played fatherly roles in our lives – as well as uplift the healing power of God’s love for those who grieve or find sadness on this occasion. Be sure to join us for worship Sunday, as we…
On this 1st weekend in June, we see the ongoing growth of God’s creation around us, as we continue to celebrate the wonder of God’s growing hope for all! We pray you each have sensed that growing hope of God in your heart & in your life this week. As the school year ends, we…
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Sunday is the 50th (and last) day of Easter season, when we join Christians across the world to celebrate Pentecost! We remember how the Holy Spirit came in fullness upon the apostles with tongues like fire & the sound of a roaring wind – leading them into the streets of Jerusalem,…
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! While the world has long moved on from Easter, we followers of Jesus continue to journey in this 50-day season celebrating Christ’s victory over death – and the power of God’s love to conquer all things! On the 6th weekend of Easter Season, we hear Jesus’ promise to never leave us…
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence…
In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the coming Sundays of Easter the first two readings will be from the Acts of…
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion.…