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 MAY 2023
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
John 14:6
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Thanks to the Congregation for your recent donations to the NALC Disaster Relief Fund. In total, at the Convocation on 6 May, we were able to deliver:
- 20 Health Care Kits
- 15 Bibles / devotionals
- 6 Personal Hygiene Items
- 6 Kitchen Kits
- 5 Blankets
- 4 Elementary School Kits
- 3 Flood Buckets
- $50 Lowe’s Gift Card
In addition, we were able to give Mary Bates a check for $1,805. That’s $1,305 of your dollars, plus a $500 Thrivent Choice Dollars match. Special thanks to the entire congregation for your support, and especially to Bob Lillie, the Thrivent Advocates, and the Church Council for making the $500 match a reality in such a short time.
We will always accept any Disaster Relief donations – we don’t have to wait for a disaster to happen to be ready to send supplies to those in need. Contact Tim Schubach if you have any questions. The Disaster Kit list and container will still be in the hallway for your future donations.
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SAVE THE DATE
20 May, the Kindness Outreach this Saturday will going to the soccer fields to hand out water, pop & dog treats.
Meet in the MOC for short prayer.
21 May, Sunday, will be the last "Kids Sunday School" for the summer.
The nursery will still be open during the 11:00 Worship services.
21 May, Sunday - Youth & Children Ministry Appreciation Sunday
21 May, Adult Sunday School at 10:00am in the MOC
Pr. Mark will begin a new study.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
You can view Pr. Mark's Adult Study School introduction on-line at markdaniels.blogspot.com
4 June, Graduate Recognition Sunday for our Students
If you have a High School student or College student who is Graduating this year, please contact Janet at secretary@livingwaterlutheran.us as we would like to recognize their hard work & accomplishments.
11 June, Sunday, 10:00am in between Worship services with be our next Congregational Meeting for the purpose of voting on
proposed changes and adopting changes
to the Bylaws and Constitution.
Children's Sunday School will be provided!
25 June, Sunday, during both Worship services,
Living Water will be welcoming Claire Brown Kriel, the founder of Lydia’s Mission in South Africa. She will be telling us all about what’s happening at the Mission and will have some of their signature safari and farm animals available for purchase.
To help with one of their greatest needs, we will also be collecting children’s clothing, new or gently used, from newborn to size 12. If you prefer, monetary gifts are also welcome. Your continued support of this ministry is a wonderful way to share God’s love and is greatly appreciated.
13 August, Sunday Combined Worship service at 10:00am, to be followed by our Annual Summer Picnic, starting at 11:30am.
More info& sign-up to follow.
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Please contact Pastor Michael Koch if you are interested in traveling to Kentucky to participate in a 3-day Disaster Response event from 11-15 June. |
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"Support Family Promise of Warren County" at their 4th of July "Run4Home" at Armco Park, Shelter #33, Lebanon, OH Tuesday, 8:30am - 12:00pm
This 3.1-mile course is in a beautiful, shaded park atmosphere and is suitable for runners and walkers of all abilities. Water will be provided at the halfway point and at the end of the course. A buffet of fruit, yogurt, bagels and more will be provided for all participants at the end of the 5K. To sign up or donate visit https://www.familypromisewarren.org/events-1/"
For more information, please contact Trish Vulgamore |
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Our Facebook Live Bible study has begun!
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.
Slightly edited versions will later be parked here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDaniels1517/featured.
(The latter site is also where I'm parking all the online studies done since the start of the pandemic. Not everything is there yet, but I'll keep at it.)
Until we start our study, you might want to read the book of Ezekiel, jot down your questions and insights. (I'll do the same thing.) -Pastor Mark
You can also view all past & current studies at studies at markdaniels.blogspot.com
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 13 May, Saturday at 9:00am
New Member Classes have begun
Pastor Mark will be teaching this five-session class. If you think you'd be interested,
contact the church office at secretary@livingwaterlutheran.us or call and leave a voicemail 937-949-9623. |
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Our next Living Water
Blood Drive Donation is on
5 June, 2023 - Monday
4:00pm-8:00pm in the MOC
Sign Up here:
The next Blood Drive dates are:
10 August, 2023 - Thursday 3:30-7:30pm
22 November, 2023 - Wednesday3:30-7:30pm
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Friends of The Castle
We are also in need of kitchen supplies: SPATULAS, SPOONS (PLASTIC/WOODEN) WHISKS, KNIVES (ASSORTED SIZES),SPONGES,
DISH TOWELS, DISH RAGS, ZIP LOCK BAGS (GAL), DISPOSABLE GLOVES (M-L-XL), PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS W/LIDS
 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
Sixth Sunday of Easter
14 May 2023
Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
You abide with Your Church, O God. As You nourish and sustain all living things, by Your Word and Sacrament nourish and sustain the whole body of Christ. Empower us with Your Spirit, so that Your people speak and live the love revealed and given to us in Jesus. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
You abide with families, O God. We thank You for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and all women who play important roles in the lives of young people, preparing them for life as adults and pointing them to Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
You abide with the nations, O God. Reveal Your truth, so that nations and peoples govern in peace and advocate for justice. Guide and direct leaders of nations that they may govern faithfully and with justice. We ask for peace in places where violence and oppression are a daily reality. We pray especially for an end to the Putin invasion of Ukraine and for peace in Sudan and Haiti. We especially lift up to You our partners at SMI Haiti as they bring Christ’s Gospel and Your help to the people of Haiti. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
You abide with the grieving, Lord. You know what it is to grieve and You know what it is to die. We pray Your comfort, encouragement, and peace and Martha and Jeff Bastian and their extended family as they mourn the passing of Martha’s father, Robert Winslow. Grant them the strength and hope that belongs to all who trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
You abide with the needy, O God. Cheer the sorrowful, protect the orphan, support the grieving, and heal the sick. We pray particularly for Maryann Hull, Jennifer Fuller, Mel, Emily Gleason, Jenny Schultz, Lou Gabbard, Sheila Stutrud, Luke High, Nancy Buffenbarger, Harriet Tucker, Brady Willman, Lynne Collins, Cliff, Barbara Benkner, Marge Lingo, Klara Vajna, Georgeann Smith, 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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Call Committee update….. 
It has been awhile since we have given you an update in the Wave, and we find it to be an appropriate time to do so now!
Through much time and diligent effort, we would like to inform the congregation that the Congregational Profile and Video have been viewed by the Council and submitted to the NALC for final approval.
We would like to thank the congregation for the successful Congregational Workshop in Feb which helped make our job easier in filling out the profile, and also taking the time to answer the additional questions that we presented afterwards.
The team would also like to extend our gratitude to several additional people who we asked to come along beside us for their expertise in their areas of the Profile - Mark Brennan for the Worship Report, Trish Vulgamore for the Christian Education Report, Kristin Willman for the Financial Report, and John Sillaman for the video.
We now believe we all need to patiently and prayerfully wait for the Holy Spirit to guide and direct our new pastor to view our Profile and be guided to us.
Serving Him,
The Call Committee Team
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New Prayer Request Process!
We would love the opportunity to pray for you and your loved ones. Please feel free to submit your prayer requests through our website. (Upper right hand corner on desktop, bottom of the page on mobile)
You can also click this link here: Prayer Request Form
On this form you can choose to have the name of the person receiving prayer included in our weekly Prayers of the Church. Additionally you can specify how long you would like your prayer request to be included in the Prayers of the Church.
If you would like to remove a prayer request from the Prayers of the Church, simply fill out the form again and choose the option to remove.
Want to join the prayer chain and receive prayer requests so you can also pray for those in need?
Sign up here: Prayer Chain Signup
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Council Meeting Minutes - May 2023
1- Our next congregational meeting will take place on June 11th
between services for the purpose of voting on proposed changes
to the church constitution/bylaws.
2- The church will be holding a picnic/potluck lunch on Sunday,
August 13th. We will have a combined service at 10 a.m. followed
by the picnic. Further details/food sign-up information will be
forthcoming.
3- As proposed at the April Congregational meeting, council members
are looking into adding signage in the MOC which identifies our
church/mission.
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MISSIONS CORNER
February/March Report
• Haiti Team raised $4,200 for Rice and Beans fundraiser.
Thank you, Living Water Church.
• In February and March 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 February and March Living Water Church volunteers
provided bible study dinners to (35) members of Whole Truth
Ministry. Pastor Mark led the bible study after dinner.
• Upward basketball completed the 2023 season at Waynesville
Community Church. Thanks to Living Water volunteers Don
Vulgamore, John Sherman, Jen Fett, Owen Fett, Brad Wingo,
Trish Vulgamore, Pastor Mark and Jim Lopez for creating a
great game-day experience for the families.
• The Living Water Golf League is getting organized for the 2023
season. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jim
Lopez or Don Vulgamore.
•Walk for Life fundraiser for Hope Rising will be on April 29th at
Southbrook Church campus.
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Love Monkey Ministries is Now Named NeighborLink Miami Valley. We are here to serve those who need assistance with “neighborly” tasks. If you need assistance with something, please contact one of our Ministry leaders, Warren Mansfield or Bob Lillie.
Click the Link: www.nlmv.org
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Church Secretary Office Hours
Janet is in the Church Office on Wednesdays 10:00am -12:00pm.
I am available working from home Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 2:00.
Please contact me at secretary@livingwaterluthern.us
or leave a Voice Mail on the Church phone 937-949-9623.
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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