February 2, 2020
Serving in Worship:
Worship Leader: Jeff Rasmussen
Welcome: Duane & Michelle Benoy
Ushers: Sue Romsos, Barb Johnson and Diane Bowers
Coffee/Treats: Darlene Kurshinsky and Melissa Salmonson
Audio: Kurt Huseth
Video: Rory Scnacky
Cleaning: Paid Cleaners
“We are all faced with
a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”
–Chuck Swindoll
LOOK AT ALL THE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AT
LIVING WATER
Pastor Ned’s Sabbatical: January 20-April 6
  Pastor Ned will be out of the office starting this week through Palm Sunday, April 5. Please refer to the list below to connect with persons in the following ministry areas:


Youth Ministry Leads:


Pastoral Emergencies: Rev. Tamra Harder: (715) 501-3681
     The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin has many awesome events scheduled for 2020!!  Please check out their website at nwswi.org for more information and to register!!
Food Wagon Mission Needs You!
      We’re reaching out to our ministry partners with an idea: purchasing a hot dog stand that we make available to the nonprofit groups of Barron County, for use in their fundraising efforts. Scouts, civic groups, school clubs, athletic boosters...we provide the stand and some hot dogs to get them started, they furnish the rest. 
     We are looking for some individuals that would be Interested in coordinating this mission. Please contact Jeff Rasmussen, LT President at: [email protected]
February Message Series

      Join us Sunday, February 2 as we begin the first of the (4)
Central Lutheran messages with Pastor Aaron Sturgis.
February 2 - "Souper Bowl" Sunday
     F amilies are encouraged to participate in this one-day mini mission for the Cameron Food Pantry. On Sunday, February 2 don't forget to bring in those cans of soup. There is a designated table for drop-off, as you enter. Thanks!
The Annual Celebration of Ministry
(annual meeting) will be held immediately
after worship on February 9, 2020.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
February Mission: Baby Bottle Campaign
     Our February Mission supports the Rice Lake Pregnancy Help Center.
The Pregnancy Help Center helps women and men with counseling, community resource referrals, and holds classes on parenting (the "Smart Parenting Program"). It also helps parents through pregnancy and the first two years of parenting. Parents earn points that can be redeemed for baby and maternity clothing, baby supplies, high chairs and car seats. 
       To help support this community-based resource, baby bottles will be available at church. 
Fill the bottles with loose change, dollars, or a check, then simply return to church. Thank you! For further questions, please contact Jessica Tischer a [email protected]
JAM Valentine's Day Party - Sunday, February 9
         ALL ages will be in the blue room for a PJ party with popcorn and juice!
We will be watching a VeggieTales movie, "Lettuce Love One Another!" Don't forget to mark your calendars and have the kiddos wear their jammies!
Please email Michelle Wilson with questions, [email protected]
JAM
4K-Grade 4
During 9am Sunday worship

Littles, Yellow Room: Kally
Middles, Blue Room: Cassie
Bigs, Blue Room: Cassie
CORE
 Grades 5-8
Wednesday’s, 3:30-5pm

Regular week, students
should bus to LW. 
EPIC
Grades 9-12
Wednesday’s, 6:30-8pm

See you on Feb 5

Goal: To help EPIC students understand that as they grow in their faith, constant prayer can help grow their faith, regardless of the outcome. 
Feb 2-Mar 1: Playlist- Put love in the mix!
Life Application: Love-- Choosing to treat others the way you want to be treated.
Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Memorization Verse: Here is what love is. It is not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent his Son to give his life to pay for our sins. 1 John 4:10
Ruby's Closet Change
      Ruby's Closet will be organized on Wednesday, February 12 , starting at 9am. This is a change from
our usual Thursday set-up!!  Please join us!!
Ruby's Pantry - Saturday, February 15
      R uby’s Pantry starts early for volunteers, registration opens at 7am. There's no bigger way this body pushes into the task of Serving others through Christ, than at Ruby's Closet and Ruby’s Pantry. Opportunities to wash dishes, sort clothes, greet guests, help with registration, unpack/distribute/load groceries...you'll discover all that and more.  
   Join the body of Christ Ruby’s Weekend–– and get a glimpse of what heaven looks like!
Ash Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-7pm
    Wednesday, February 26 marks the beginning of a time of year the church calls, ‘Lent.’  Why Ash Wednesday? Why Lent? We believe with all our hearts, that the absolute best way possible to receive the gifts God offers us through our baptism into the death & resurrection of his only Son, is to be purposeful in how we prepare for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. 
    That’s why we’re encouraging you to grab the whole family, invite a friend, and join us each Wednesday for the next 6 weeks for a simple soup & sandwich supper from 5:30-6:30, followed by the brief mid-week worship from 6:30 to 7pm.
Starting Point - Tuesday, April 21
   W hat is Starting Point? An opportunity for persons new (or newer) to Living Water to hear how the church got its start, learn about our unique mission and purpose, and meet a few other really cool people. To come, simply sign up at Clipboard Central or contact Jeff Rasmussen at: [email protected]
First Communion Retreat
    F irst Communion retreat planned for Saturday, April 25 . Geared towards kids in grades 2nd-4th, however anyone is welcome to join!
Please email Michelle Wilson with questions, [email protected] Registration info coming soon!
Living Water Summer VBS - New Date!
   Get ready for your  VERY BEST SUMMER in 2020!  FOCUS VBS will help kids dive deeper into their faith by putting the FOCUS on God and His amazing plan for us. Your preschoolers through preteens will have
a blast as they discover how to trust in what they  CAN’T see because of what they  CAN see.

August 2-5 (Sunday-Wednesday)
5-7:30pm
Registration info coming soon!
Luther Park Bible Camp
   Do you have a child in grade 6-8 interested in Bible Camp? Awesome! Summer 2020 the LW week will be Pathfinders, July 21-26.  We believe in this ministry SO MUCH we will gladly help offset the cost of the camp for any LW Ministry Partner
by offering a $100 scholarship.

In addition, there are some fabulous discounts available:   
  • $40 discount if registered by May 1
  • $40.00 first-time camper discount
  • $25.00 bring-a-friend - can be claimed one time, the camper signing up must be a new camper
  • $25.00 2nd sibling discount 
  • $100.00 for 3rd and additional sibling attending camp. 

  Learn more (including on-line registration) at http://lutherpark.org/summer-camp or email Michelle Wilson with questions, [email protected]
LW FINANCES YTD:
Budgeted: $14,572.92
Actual Received:  $ 10,031.00
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sunday Worship: 9am

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY:
JAM: 4K-Grade 4 - During 9am Sunday worship
CORE: Grades 5-8 - Wednesday’s, 3:30-5:00 pm
EPIC: Grades 9-12 - Wednesday’s, 6:30-8:00 pm

CONTACT INFO:

Pastor: Ned Lenhart
Mission Team: Jessica Tischer  
Media Coordinator: Lisa Armstrong
Office Administrator: Janine Hansen
LW Office Admin Hours: Tues & Thurs: 8:30am-1:30 pm - Wed: 12-5:00 pm

Living Water Church
411 North First Street
Cameron, WI 54822
715.458.0121
www.livingwater-cameron.org