Please join us for 8:45 and 11:00 Sunday Worship Services, live-streamed or to view previous services, please click the link below to find the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lwlc
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Memory Verse for March, 2023
8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2
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Easter Flower Order Forms will be available in the
Main Sanctuary Hallway.
Please fill out forms and place in offering plates
or leave on the secretery's desk.
Easter Flowers are Daffodils, White Lilies and Tulips.
Flowers should placed no later than 26 March.
Please remember to put your phone number &
check # on the form.
Blessings for Easter!
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Happy Easter, Everyone!
Living Water will be hosting an
Easter Breakfast between Worship services on Easter morning.
Pancakes/syrup, biscuits & gravy and milk will be provided.
We will need more options: fruit/fruit bowls,
muffins, egg casseroles, juices and
gluten-free options.
There is a sign-up board in the hallway.
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Mulch Project Help Needed
We are having mulch delivered the week of March 20 at 9:30.
Chris Cowell is bringing his tractor/bucket to deliver the mulch to various locations so all that is needed is a group of 10 people to spread the mulch around in the flower beds. Help us get this done quickly by bringing a garden rake and gloves and a couple hours of your time to get the property ready for Easter!
Thank you for whatever time you can donate!
Please RSVP to Kim Moore 937-305-3959. 
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Make plans now to attend the NALC Faith Formation Festival in May.
On Saturday, May 6, we'll meet in convocation with our sisters and brothers in Christ from North American Lutheran Church congregations in Ohio.
The previous day, there will be a gathering dealing with youth and family ministry issues. I'm going on Saturday and would love to have a good contingent of Living Water folks present.
You can find registration forms in the main building of the church. Thanks! -Pastor Mark
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Calling all Parishioners of Living Water...
We have a call for help with Altar Guild, to help with Ushering and Serving Communion during Worship services.
Thank you & blessings for your assistance!
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Community Toddler Time
Sessions are on Wednesdays:
9:30am - 10:45am OR 11:00am - 12:15pm
We will not hold Toddler Time on: 5 & 12 April.
The last Toddler Time will be 17 May, 2023, for summer break.
To find our weekly Sign-Up page go to: https://signup.com/go/yopfhyC
For more info, please email Chris Schultz at chrisschultz726@gmail.com
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 Saturday, 3/18, Kindness Outreach will occur at 11:30am (instead of the usual 10:30).
Meet in the MOC for instructions and prayer. The outreach will involve taking hot chocolate to the youth Lacrosse games at Hazelwood Park in Springboro. |
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Special Easter Kindness Outreach on April 8
At Christmas time Living Water provided gifts to the residents of Cedarview Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lebanon.
We will return on April 8 with a special Easter Treat for each resident.
Please consider donating a new small stuff animal (10 - 15 inches) for the residents in the special care unit or a bag of individually packaged Easter candy.
Plan on taking part in distributing the Easter treats at Cedarview at 10:30, 8 April.
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 Prayer Vigil Sign Up Information
The next prayer vigil will happen on April 7 and 8
Friday, April 7 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm and on
Saturday, April 8, from 5:00am to 8:00am.
You can come to the Sanctuary (or the prayer room) in the
Main Building for quiet prayer.
If you’re unable to participate in the Vigil during those hours, we ask you to commit to praying at home overnight at some point between Friday 11:00pm until Saturday until 5:00am.
We’re asking folks to sign up for one half-hour shifts during the Vigil so that the praying will go on constantly for the entire
twelve hours.
Multiple people can sign up for individual shifts.
"Prayer Helps" will be available and will be sent as a Special Edition of The Wave to every household.
Someone from the congregation will be present in the building when you arrive to pray. So, you’ll never be alone, although we are asking that in both the Sanctuary or in the Prayer Room, unless you’re praying in tandem with someone else, that silence be maintained during the vigil as much as possible.
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UPDATED: Prayer Vigil Sign Up Information
There was an error in the links we provided to sign up for the prayer vigil. Please click the button below to use the updated link to sign up. You can choose in-person prayer times or at home prayer times after you click the link. God Bless!
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People who have participated in past Vigils have talked about how meaningful it has been for them spending time in concentrated, silent prayer
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SAVE THE DATE
Sundays Adult Study Small Group at 10:00 am in the MOC
will begin a study of "God's Law & Gospel"
ALL ARE WELCOME!
You can view Pr. Mark's Adult Study School introduction on-line at
markdaniels.blogspot.com
Handbells will be played during 8:45am Worship Services on:
Maundy Thursday, 6 April at 7pm Devotional service and
Sunday, 16 April at 8:45 Worship service,
Thank you & blessings!
1st Communion Classes are on Sundays at 1:00pm
in the Conference Room with Pr. Mark.
Classes are intended for students 2nd grade and older who have not received their 1st Communion.
Easter Sunday, 9 April at the 11:00am Worship service
Children in this class will prepare to receive the
Sacrament for the first time.
Please contact Trish Vulgamore at tvmore@outlook.com or 937-441-6876 or Pr. Mark with questions.
Lenten Soup Suppers will be on the:
22nd & 29th of March, at 6:00pm in the MOC.
Devotional Service will be held in the Main Sanctuary at 6:45pm.
A sign-up board is in the Sanctuary hallway.
Or you can call the Church Office & Leave a Voice Mail at 937-949-9623, please leave your name and specify which Wed. you will bring which food, and what kind of food you will be providing.
Please specify what kind of soup you will be bringing. Please consider our Gluten-Free sisters & brothers by marking each dish as such.
You are also welcome to bring breads or desserts to accompany the soups and please bring your own dishes and silverware, if possible, to help reduce waste.
Thank you!
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The 2023 Lenten Devotional, "Loved and Freed," is now available from the North American Lutheran Church! As we enter the ancient season of Lent,
we are invited to walk with Jesus through His journey of sacrifice and triumph, from His baptism to His crucifixion and finally to His resurrection on Easter Sunday, where we find ultimate love and freedom.
Learn more about all the ways you can access this devotional, including the downloadable print version, as well as daily website posts, emails, texts, podcasts, and Facebook videos: thenalc.org/lent #Lent2023
Future Dates To Remember:
6 April 2023 - Maundy Thursday Devotional Service 7:00pm
in the Sanctuary
7 April 2023 - Good Friday Devotional Service 7:00pm
in the Sanctuary
Good Friday - Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil to be announced
9 April 2023 - Easter Sunday 8:45 & 11:00 in the MOC
Family Fun and Fellowship Sundays Meet us in the MOC at 12:15
26 March at 12:15 - Preparing for Holy Week
30 April at 12:15 - Celebrating our Students
28 May 28 at 12:15 - Play at the Park
25 June at 12:15 - Theme TBD
Please contact Trish Vulgamore at
tvmore@outlook.com or 937-441-6876 for details. with questions.
 2023 New Member Classes!!If you are interested in exploring what it means to be a member of Living Water Lutheran Church? Want to know more about what Lutheran Christians believe? Pastor Mark will be teaching a new members class soon.
It's a five-session class. If you think you'd be interested, contact the church office to give your best days and times to gather.
Contact secretary@livingwaterlutheran.us or call the church office and leave a message on voicemail 937-949-9623.
Our Facebook Live Bible study has begun on 17 Jan. 2023!
Our studies, as was true last year, will take place
LIVE on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 9:00PM.
(With exceptions for last-minute developments, of course.)
You'll be able to find it here:
https://www.facebook.com/mark.daniels.161?mibextid=LQQJ4d.
We'll be looking at the Old Testament book of Ezekiel.
Join us for a study of the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, live on Facebook, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 9:00 PM ET. The QR Code below will take you to the feed where the studies appear.
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Our next Upcoming Living Water
Blood Drive Donation is on
10 April 2023 - Monday
4:00pm-8:00pm in the MOC
The next Blood Drive dates are:
5 June, 2023 - Monday
10 August, 2023 - Thursday
22 November, 2023 - Wednesday
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Lydia’s Mission
A trip is being planned from August 27th - September 8th, leaving out of Cincinnati
The cost is $ 2,900 which includes the airfare.
It is being led by Les Barnett, a Lydia’s Mission board member living here in Centerville.
For more information, please contact Pam Charas (937) 434-0993
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Friends of The Castle
 BULK ITEMS NEEDED: SUGAR (WHITE, BROWN)/MUSTARD/KETCHUP/POWDERED DRINK MIX- LEMONADE- FRUIT PUNCH/INSTANT OATMEAL/POWDERED MILK/CANNED FRUIT (ALL KINDS)/JELLY-JAM
THE CASTLE SERVES 25-30 INDIVIDUALS EACH DAY. LARGE BAGS/#10 SIZE
CANS ARE NEEDED. GFS IS A GOOD SOURCE FOR PURCHASES.
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Prayers of the Church
Third Sunday in Lent
12 March, 2023
Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Sustaining God, renew us in the gift of Baptism. Throughout this Lenten journey may Your promise of new life in Christ move us to repentance and transformation. Cleanse our hearts, strengthen our faith, and keep us faithful to the covenant of Baptism. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Heavenly Father, Help us to ignore the false teaching of the world’s religious systems that lies to us by the way of salvation. Constantly teach us that we are saved from sin and death solely by Your grace through the faith in the crucified and risen Jesus that You give to us through Your Word and Sacrament. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Mighty God, strengthen us as brothers and sisters in Your church, so that we may joyfully obey Your will. Strengthen and bless those who preach, teach, and shepherd congregations. Keep them faithful to Your Word so that they may diligently speak your truth to the flocks to which you have called them to serve. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
God of righteousness, You call Your people to strive for justice and peace in all the world, following the example of our Lord, Jesus. Grant wisdom and compassion to all in authority, that they may govern with justice and equity. Raise up faithful servants who will serve as peacemakers in the places where violence and war is a daily reality, and shape us to be those who bear peace in our ordinary daily interactions. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Heavenly Father, hold in Your tender care all those who suffer in any way – physically, emotionally or spiritually. Strengthen and support caregivers and medical professionals that they may act with compassion and minister with technical skill. We pray especially for Bob Lillie, Lou Gabbard, Brady Willman, Jenny Schultz, Lynne Collins, Cliff, Barbara Benkner, Marge Lingo, Klara Vajna, Georgeann Smith, Robert Winslow, Connie Compton, Ron Meyer, Steve Rabolt, Jennifer Dowell, Ryan Ramsey, Tim Tehan, Bob Hoff, “Bill”, Pastor Phil Gagnon, Phyllis Potts, John and Maryanne Thulin, Vicky Peters, Georgia Bennington, Ellen Prasse, Ava Connerty, Aaron, Joshua, Pastor Chuck and Clara Beckett, Alicia, Shirley Parsons, Linda Spangler, Gladys Fuller, Eric Walker, Bob Atkins, Jim Conerty, and Pastor Jody Becker. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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The Ohio Mission Region (North American Lutheran Church) Convocation will be happening on May 6. The district convocation is part of that.
I’ve been asked to serve as dean of the Southwest Ohio Mission District.
These are important and fun groups to work with.
If you or someone you know might have an interest in serving or would like more information, see or call Pr. Mark.
Thank you
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FINANCIALS THRU DECEMBER 2022
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Council Meeting Minutes - February 2023
1) Please mark your calendars for our spring Congregational Meeting, which will take place on April 16th between services.
2) Living Water will be hosting a breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 9th, between services, which will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and muffins. We will be posting sign-ups for those willing to bring additional food for the breakfast.
3) The Convocation for the Ohio Mission District of the NALC will take place on May 6th. Additional details will be forthcoming.
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MISSIONS CORNER
December and January Report
•Living Water Church volunteers provided Christmas gift bags to members of The Friends of the Castle ministry.
•Living Water Church Knitwits provided infant hats to the Dream Center ministry in East Dayton.
•Living Water Church was a supporter of the Christmas Gift Shop for families of Chevy Chase.
•A $2,200 donation was made to India Transformed to support that mission.
•In December and January Living Water Church volunteers served at the St. Vincent’s Central Kitchen to provide lunches and dinners at the Family & Women’s Shelter and at the Men’s Shelter.
•In December and January Living Water Church volunteers provided Bible Study dinners to (35) members of Whole Truth Ministry. Pastor Mark led the Bible Study after dinner.
•A special thanks to Don Vulgamore for leading the Upward basketball ministry at Waynesville Community Church. And thanks to Living Water volunteers John Sherman, Jen Fett, Owen Fett, Brad Wingo, Trish Vulgamore, Pastor Mark and Jim Lopez for your service.
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Church Secretary Office Hours
Janet is in the Church Office on Wednesdays
9:00am-12:00pm.
Working from home Tuesday - Thursday
If you need to contact me, please email me at secretary@livingwaterluthern.us.
Leave a Voice Mail on the Church phone # 937-949-9623,
or call me at 937-241-9527.
Please be assured that I am always working for you, in order to serve and assist the entire Living Water Congregation. In Christ our Lord, Janet
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St. Vincent's Central Kitchen 
