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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – 8/6/23

In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are…

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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…

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – 7/23/23

“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…

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

As we move deeper into summer, we see the growing green of creation around us – and are reminded of our focus on “God’s growing hope” in our lives and for the world. Truly, it is the presence of Christ and the power of God’s all-conquering love that give us hope through all life’s challenges…

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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…

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 6/25/23

God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on…

Third Sunday after Pentecost – 6/18/23

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…

SEcond Sunday after Pentecost – 6/11/23

Here in June, we continue our focus on God’s growing hope! This weekend, SC Lutheran Christians have been gathered in assembly with the theme, “I SEE Jesus.” We give thanks for all the amazing ways the Holy Spirit works thru the people of Living Springs, in partnership with many other ministries – to grow hope…