Together we will grow:
- Faithfully in Christ
- As a Community of Christ
- In Service to Christ
FaithAt Living Waters we strive to grow in faith. We strive to growth through six faith disciplines which guide our lives.
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Our CommunityLiving Waters is a diverse, multi generational community of people who are gathered in the name of Christ to share each others struggles and achievements. There are many opportunities throughout the week and year where we gather for community.
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ServiceThroughout the year there are many opportunities to serve in the name of Christ. Our service is done out of gratitude for what Christ has first given to us. The ways we serve are many and varied. Living Waters has a particular heart for alleviating hunger, serving children as well as the under served in our community.
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Highlights
- CROP Walk, Sunday, Oct. 1st Registration Now Open!
The annual McHenry County CROP Walk will take place Sunday, October 1, at 1 p.m. Walk 1 or 4 miles with others from Living Waters and other congregations in our community. Donations to your effort will support hunger-fighting programs at home and around the world.
Registration for walkers is now open! Visit the CROP Walk page at https://www.crophungerwalk.org/mchenrycounty to get details, see some fun photos from last year, and sign up to walk or donate. To join Team Living Waters, click the big blue REGISTER button.
- GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS. – DAY OF SERVICE, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10- AFTER THE 10:45 SERVICE- God’s Work. Our Hands. Is an ELCA-wide day of service which celebrates who we are— one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. This year we will be participating in the Lutheran World Relief Project Promise, which helps people around the world to cope with some of life’s most difficult situations; like the aftermath of earthquakes & floods, fleeing home to escape violence, or living in extreme poverty. What does this mean? We’ll be packing relief kits for personal care, school supplies, and baby care. How can you help? Sign up to participate or help provide the items needed. The sign-up sheet and the wish list of items for each kit are located in the narthex. Questions? See Pastor or contact Chris Zyburt, chris.zyburt@gmail.com.
- Emerge (Confirmation)- Informational confirmation meeting will be held on Sunday, August 27th at 10:20 am -10:40 am. Grades 7 & 8 confirmation group will meet for the first time on September 13th from 7-8:30 pm and each Wednesday after. Further information will be discussed during the meeting. Contact Pastor Dustin Lenz at pastorlivingwaterslc.com or register.
- Preschool/Kindergarten Sports Camps-We are offering a sports camp for young children. The only cost is a can of food for the food pantry.Come on Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00 August 10th ending August 24 with Dance camp. Contact Lee Williams at: leewilliams40@outlook.com or Bridget Farley at: bafarley10@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to volunteer.
- Cub Scouts 25th Anniversary- Bring a friend to celebrate 25 years of cub scouts in the making. Join us on August 19th in the afternoon for a rain gutter regatta. Bring your backpack for a blessing as we say goodbye to summer and fall into the new school year. Please bring a dish to pass.
- The Story- You heard Pastor speak about this wonderful resource today. Starting September 1st we are going to embark on a journey through scripture to grow together faithfully in Christ by better learning the story of God's redemptive work in the world. You are invited to participate through coming to worship on Sunday, purchasing a book and reading along each week or joining one of the small groups that will be digging deeper into the story and in relationship with each other. Books are available in the Narthex following worship. If you are interested in hosting or leading a small group talk with Pastor as we are looking for a few more hosts and leaders.
- Beautiful Flowers- If you are interested in sponsoring an altar flower arrangement, you may pay by cash, check or online through our donation link. Arrangements are $20 each and are yours to enjoy following the last service. You can sponsor one or both arrangements. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
- Meet Our Christian Companions in India!- The Northern Illinois Synod is sponsoring a trip to India next February to visit our companion synod, the Arcot Lutheran Church (ALC). If you’re interested in the trip or just curious to know more about our Indian brothers and sisters, some opportunities are coming up:
- Adult Forum Returns Sept. 3- Join us this fall on Sunday mornings at 9:15 as we gather around the table in Room 2 to discuss our lives, our hopes, our faith, and what we're finding in the Bible passages we read together. We're starting early this fall! Our first class will be September 3. This year, our classes will parallel the readings from The Story that Pastor Dustin will be using for the basis of his sermons. Come to Adult Forum to get more background information and a chance to probe our questions about what God was--and is--up to as we explore the stories of the Bible arranged from “in the beginning” until the end of time.
- Gardening anyone?- Still need help weeding, watering and harvesting. Interested contact Pastor Dustin.
- Worship Team Volunteers- Please--We are looking for people who would like a more intimate and personal experience when it comes to worshiping. If this is you, consider becoming part of our worship team volunteers. We could really use more people in assisting ministers, usher, candle lighter, and media roles, especially for the 9:15 service. If you are interested or have questions please contact Becky Marshall at:
ramarshallchurch@gmail.com
It takes all of us to make Living Waters grow - Healing Ministers- We are looking for additional people to join the Healing Ministers that serve on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the church services. If you are interested or have questions please contact: Pastor Dustin at pastorlivingwaterslc@gmail.com
- Good Morning and Happy Springtime- CL Pantry News- Our next day to volunteer at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry is Friday, August 23rd. If you can help out it would be greatly appreciated. Again, it's Friday, the 23rd. The time you volunteer is up to you, but help is needed starting at 8:30 am (when we start getting deliveries) until 2:30 pm. If you can give some time during the morning or afternoon please let us know, either by responding to email: Pastor Dustin at pastorlivingwaterslc@gmail.com or
Thanks as always. . . . .and enjoy the sunshine ! Jean Wolden
- Thursday, August 31 - Outreach Meeting - All are welcome to the 6:30 meeting!
- Sunday, September 10 - Confirmation Blessing - Come and join our church family as we bless our young adults at the 10:45 service.
- Sunday, September 10 - 3 year old bible workshop - Parents and toddlers join Pastor Dustin at noon to discover how fun the bible can be!
- Sunday, September 17 - 3 year old bible blessing- Join us in worship to bless the toddlers and their new bibles.
- Sunday, September 24 - 3rd grade bible workshop- Parents and children join Pastor Dustin at noon to discover how fun the bible can be!
- Sunday, September 24 - 3rd grade bible blessing- Join us in worship to bless the children and their new bibles.
- Sunday, September 24 - Ministry Fair- Come and see what all our ministries have going on here at the church.
- Prayer Hour- We would like to form a team that would coordinate a 1 hour prayer time each week . If you are interested or have questions please contact: Pastor Dustin at pastorlivingwaterslc@gmail.com
- Care Ministry- The Care Ministry would like to offer support within our Living Waters family wherever and however it might be needed. Email: care@livingwaterschurch.com
