Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Lent 2022
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday! Be with us in Fellowship Hall between our Sunday morning worship services to socialize, catch up with church friends, enjoy some treats, and, of course, sip our "heavenly" coffee.
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Holy Week Services
And Special Event
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Dinner And Movie
Monday, April 11th, At 6:30 PM
And
Tuesday, April 12th, At 6:30 PM
The event is open to all! We'll be gathering for a light dinner followed by a viewing of the 1973 classic, "Jesus Christ Superstar." This film inspired many and awakened their faith. There will be a different version of the film shown on each date. Pastor Wendolyn's favorite version of the film will be shown on Monday, and our church Secretary, Debbie Chromeck's favorite will be shown on Tuesday. Debbie lists Jesus Christ Superstar as one of her all time, most cherished movies. The lyrics and music are timeless, and the portrayal of Jesus is captivating. If you've never seen this movie, you are in for a treat! If you have, begin a tradition of viewing it each year during holy week. Hope to see you at this event!
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Maundy Thursday Service
April 14th, At 7:00 PM
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Good Friday Services
April 15th
12:00 Noon
7:00 PM
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Easter Vigil Service
Saturday, April 16th,
At 5:00 PM
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From The Pastor's Desk:
"Holy Week." A time every year where the Church seeks to understand, to experience, to interact with the truth of the Cross and the Tomb. We seek to engage with it - in most cases, engagement means promising oneself and one's beloved that full attention will be given, and that the short-term time of wedding planning will turn into a lifelong connection, one that grows and deepens over the years.
We invite you to engage this Holy Week - to commit yourself to time with God, especially through walking together with Jesus through the story of his Passion. (Indeed, a part of engagement is opening all of one's heart, one's feelings, one's passion to another.) From bearing palms on April 10 ... to hearing "Jesus Christ, Superstar" on Monday and Tuesday nights ... to wandering from the Memorial Garden on Maundy Thursday in to a communion supper to witnessing the stripping of the altar ... to hearing of Jesus' relentless love for us on Good Friday ... to the Easter vigil* and the presentation of the Salvation Narrative and First Eucharist of Easter ... to the fragrance of lilies and songs of exultation on Easter Sunday. Holy Week is an unfolding, available to you, to engage your heart and mind, soul and body, from one Sunday to the follow Son-day. May this week be truly Holy to you.
(*Easter Vigil is only an hour-long service, yet it is one that we witness by moving throughout our Church building, hearing of our own salvation in the surprise of the end of that long Saturday - "when no one wrote a word, wondered, is this the end?")
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus."
Mother Theresa
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Pastor's Office Hours:
Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Pastor's Contact Information:
Cell phone: 609-286-4533 - available 24/7 though I do not answer while driving or visiting.
Facebook: "Friend" me at Wen Trozzo or join me at @PastorWendolyn
Instagram: Wendofish
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Tuesday, April 5th, At 7:00 PM On ZOOM
And
Wednesday, April 6th, At 11:00 AM
In Fellowship Hall
"Monologue From The Foot Of The Cross"
(Written By Pastor Joecks)
Our final sessions will be this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Pastor Wendolyn will lead the ZOOM session on Tuesday evening, and Pastor Joecks will lead the group in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday morning.
The link provided below should be used to join our Tuesday session on ZOOM.
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Post Easter And May
Bible Study:
The Book Of Revelation
Our next Bible Study will focus on the Book of Revelation. There will be Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning sessions. It is a 6 week study and will run from April 19th through May 25th. During each session, we will watch a 10 minute video and then discuss it.
If you are interested, there is a companion book that goes with the study:
Breaking the Code, Understanding the Book of Revelation, Revised Edition by Bruce M Metzger (revised and updated by David A. Desliva)
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Junior And Senior
High Youth
Foosball Tournament
Sunday, April 3rd
11:00 AM - Noon
Test your skill and have some fun following the church service!
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Palm Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 10th, At 3:00 PM
Our annual Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, April 10th, at 3:00 PM on the church grounds. There will be children's activities and also a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Church members and their friends are invited to join in!
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays At 10:00 AM
BFF is held on Sundays during our 10:00 AM service. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend.
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Breakfast Club
(Grades 4, 5 & 6)
Sundays At 9:15 AM
All children in grade 4 will now be able to join our 5th and 6th graders! Breakfast Club will be held each Sunday.
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First Communion Classes:
Saturday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 9th from 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
All children in 2nd grade and above who wish to receive communion are eligible to join us. First Communion will be Sunday, May 1st at the 10:00 AM service. Please contact Breanne if your child will participate in the First Communion classes.
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Middle & High School Retreat:
April 29 – May 1, 2022
Elementary School Retreat:
May 13 – 15, 2022
Both Retreats will be at the Cross Roads Camp And Retreat Center in Califon, NJ. The theme for the 2022 Cross Roads Youth Retreats is Crack the Code, Journey with Jesus. At both the Elementary and Middle and High School Retreats, participants will embark on a series of challenges to find clues, crack the code, and solve the mystery. Each weekend includes interactive Bible study, group games, small group discussions, and a lot of FUN! The cost for the weekend retreat is $95.
For more information about the retreats on the Cross Roads website, Click Here
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Vacation Bible School:
Food Truck Party: On a Roll With God!
Monday, July 11th - Thursday, July 14th, 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
All who are between the ages of 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend. 5th and 6th graders will be helpers. Be on the look out for sign ups!
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a BFF teacher or in any other program, please contact Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
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April 1st Update From Janell Reich |
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Time For Talents
TODAY!
Friday, April 1st,
At 10:00 AM
Time For Talents will meet, today, Friday, April 1st from 10:00 AM - Noon in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a time of creativity. Projects that will be available are:
Painted Paper Mache Egg
Painted Easter Card
Sequined Egg
Crocheted Cross Bookmark
You can also bring your own project. Enjoy a time of fellowship with a brief devotional reading. Friends are always welcome.
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Soup And Seder
Wednesday, April 13th
At 12:00 Noon
"Soup & Seder" will be held on Wednesday, April 13 at noon in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a symbolic Christian Seder Meal followed by a soup lunch and fellowship. Why should we celebrate Passover? It is a way to celebrate and remember God’s goodness and praise Him for it, especially for Jesus’ sacrifice for us, and recall our Jewish roots and freedom through Christ. Please sign up on the sheet posted to the church bulletin board if attending. Hope to see you then!
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Book Club
Tuesday, April 19th At 1:00 PM
The Woman All Spies Fear
By Amy Butler Greenfield
This is an inspiring true story. Elizebeth Smith Friedman had a rare talent for spotting patterns and solving puzzles. These skills led her to become one of the top cryptanalysts in America during both World War I and World War II. Join us to discuss this book on April 19th!
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Lutheran Social
Ministry (LSM)
Service Day
Monday, April 25th,
At 10:00 AM
LSM service day with Beth Gebhart is Monday, April 25th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. We will be making Memorial Day gifts for Veterans. Red, white and blue projects will include rock painting, tying cloth wreathes and card making.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, April 26th, At 10:00 AM
Rancocas Nature Center
794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd,
Westampton, NJ 08060
(Weather Permitting)
We will hold our next Devotion and Walk at the Rancocas Nature Center in Westampton. We will have a brief devotional and then enjoy God’s creation and fellowship. Who knows what we will spot this time! Please let Janell know if you plan to attend.
Directions from the intersection of Rt. 38 West and Rt. 206 North:
Turn Left onto Rt. 38 West.
Turn Right onto the Mt. Holly bypass.
At the 2nd traffic light, turn Left onto Rancocas Road.
In about 1 mile, turn Left at sign for Rancocas Nature Center.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, April 27th,
At 12:30 PM
Our Lunch Bunch for April will be at the Evergreen Dairy Bar, 1643 NJ Rt. 70 West, Southampton Township, NJ 08088. Join us for fun, fellowship, and fabulous eats!
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Photos From:
Service Project With Lutheran Social Ministry, March 21st
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Clockwise From Upper Left:
Penny Miller, Barbara Ma, and Janell Reich
Completed Easter Cards for Hospice Residents
Barbara Ma, Beth Gephart (LSM), and Penny Miller
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If you have questions about Adult Ministry, please contact the Adult Ministry Director, Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
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Spring Cleanup Day Scheduled!
Volunteers Needed!
Saturday Morning, April 30th
Beginning At 8:30 AM
A Message From Keith Lerner, Church Council Vice President/Property:
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Spring Cleanup Day will be held on
Saturday, April 30th, beginning at 8:30 AM (No rain date). I am asking for all volunteers to meet me in the church parking lot by 8:30 AM on the scheduled date. Plan on approximately 4 hours of work, but any amount of time you can devote will be greatly appreciated.
Tasks:
We need help with weeding, raking leaves, trimming of shrubs and
tree branches, etc.
Please Bring:
It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves, hand
sanitizer, water and snacks. The church will provide tools, but you are
welcome to bring your own.
Plan To Help? Let Keith Know:
If you plan to help with our cleanup, please contact Keith Lerner via email (jklerner@comcast.net) or call 609-922-8975 (cell) to let me know if
you will be helping.
We appreciate any time you can spare to volunteer for this project!
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Join Our
Lawn Mowing Team!
During the warmer months of the year, our lawn will need a trim on a weekly basis. We have several church members who do this task, but we are always welcoming others to join in. Training to use the rider and gas mower will be given. If you are able to help, please contact Keith Lerner. His contact information is in the article above.
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NJ Synod Assembly
Delegates Wanted
The on-line annual NJ Synod Assembly will take place on Friday, May 6th (2:00 PM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday, May 7th (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Lord Of Life will be able to have two of its church members participate and represent our church. If you would like to be one of our delegates, please contact Pastor Wendolyn immediately. Registration has begun and our church needs to respond to Synod.
In addition, anyone is welcome to join synod assembly via livestream as a visitor. It's a great opportunity to be inspired and learn about the work we have done together and the plans for future endeavors!
For more information about this year's Assembly, a link is provided below.
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New Children's Books For Grace Place
Would you like to donate new children's books to the Grace Place? We are planning to recognize some special days and events, and having some books to read with the children would be terrific! Below is a list of events we will be making more special with these donations:
Easter
Memorial Day
A list of titles of the books we can use, has been posted on the bulletin board in the church Narthex. Please sign up for the book you wish to donate to avoid duplications. You can then order the book on smile.amazon.com. (Remember to sign up for designating Lord Of Life to receive a charitable donation from the Amazon Smile program! It is free and does not affect the purchase cost.) Thank you in advance for helping the Grace Place!
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Book Exchange
Books As Well As Monetary Donations
Now Being Accepted
Our Book Exchange has been extended through the Lenten Season in conjunction with the organization, Books Through Bars. Council has approved that monetary donations to this organization can also be received from our church members. Attached is more information about our Book Exchange, Books Through Bars, and what types of books are best to donate. The Book Exchange table will remain in our church entryway.
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Hymns For The
Lent And
Easter Seasons
There are hundreds of hymns and songs that are sung throughout the church year. With so many to choose from, you may ask yourself: "Who decides on what we sing each week?" Well, this is your opportunity to contribute to our assembly song! Rick is currently planning the songs for the Lent and Easter seasons. Do you have any suggestions? Please see him in church or e-mail him and let him know of any hymns and songs that you would like to sing. He will do his best to incorporate them into our worship services. Thanks for your consideration!
For more information about Selecting Hymns for All Seasons, please read the ELCA Worship Team blog. A link is provided below.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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You are invited to:
The National
Lutheran Choir
2022 Virtual Gala
"Beauty In Our Hands"
Sunday, April 3rd, 5:30 PM
(A Message From The NLC)
Over the last two years, we have been fortunate to share music with audiences both near and far. As a result, Beauty in Our Hands will be the next chapter of our annual Gala. We look forward to sharing this wonderful program of music with our entire NLC community.
Use the link below to hear our concert and for more information about this event and other upcoming events.
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Easter Dinner For Bridge Of Peace
Lord Of Life will be bringing Bridge Of Peace an Easter Dinner on April 12th! We are looking for monetary donations to purchase ham, salad and fixings, corn, 3 gallons of water, 2 gallons of Chocolate milk, apples and/or oranges, paper plates, napkins, cups and silverware. We are also looking for people to make cupcakes, approximately 24-30.
If you can help in anyway, please let Barbara Wagner know (babswags@comcast.net). Also, all monetary donations should be given directly to Barbara.
Thanking you all in advance for your generosity!
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Ongoing Collection For
The Christian Caring Center
And
Bridge Of Peace
Please drop off your items for both the Christian Caring Center and Bridge Of Peace into the appropriate shopping cart located in the church entry hallway. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Matt Wheeler Concert
Saturday, April 30th, At 7:00 PM
At Lord Of Life
Join us for this special event at Lord Of Life on Saturday, April 30th at 7:00 PM. A troubadour, a poet with a guitar, a stage banter-conversationalist - all are terms that describe Matt Wheeler's music & performance style well. Matt’s songwriting paints pictures with words, often drawing inspiration from classic works of literature or simply spinning new original stories in song. Lyrics and dynamics play a key role, as each song really means something, and each one is delivered with an honesty that is compelling. Matt draws audiences in with engaging stories and interaction, while shining the spotlight on the lyrical strength of his songs.
No tickets are needed. A free will offering will be available after the concert.
“Warm sound & heartfelt lyrics. If you are a fan of Josh Ritter give a listen to Matt!” - Helen Leicht, WXPN Philadelphia
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Ukraine Relief
Through
Lutheran Disaster Response
Lutheran World Relief will be supporting assistance efforts to refugees who are victims of the Russian invasion into the FREE and INDEPENDENT nation of Ukraine. As of this writing, it is estimated by the United Nations that over 3.8 million Ukrainians have fled their homeland and many more will follow. It is also estimated that over 10 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes.
A pledge of a $50,000 matching fund has been made for the first $50,000 given to LDR. If you would like to contribute to this effort, use the link below which will enable you to directly contribute.
"Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, I will not be shaken. For in the day of trouble, God will give me shelter, hide me in the hidden places of the sanctuary, and raise me high upon a rock. Even now my head is lifted up above my enemies who surrround me. Therefore I will offer sacrifece in the sanctuary, sacrifices of rejoicing; I will sing and make music to the Lord."
Psalm 27: 3, 5, 6 NRSV
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Another Way To Help
Ukrainians In Need
We have all been affected by the reports and television coverage of the invasion of Ukraine. Most of us want to know how we can help.
Lord of Life will begin making cloth tote bags in a sunflower print to honor the strength of Ukraine. The fabric is heavy cotton and fully washable. They are ideal for groceries especially with the new law coming in May banning plastic bags.
We ask for a donation of $12.00 for each bag. The profit will be sent to the ELCA Disaster Response to benefit the people of Ukraine. The bags will be available after services beginning in April, or you may order them by calling:
Penny Miller: 609-760-9745
Or
Barbara Wagner: 609-744-3262
Thank you in advance for your anticipated support!
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South Jersey Blueclaws Baseball Game
Save The Date!
Thursday, August 4th, At 7:05 PM
Lord Of Life has reserved a block of seats for the Blueclaws' Faith And Family Night on Thursday, August 4th. Tickets are $12.00 and will go on sale prior to all church services beginning in mid-June. For more information, contact James Cuviello, who is coordinating this event with the Blueclaws.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Logan Barnes, a Lord Of Life Confirmation Class member, for recently being placed on the First Semester Honor Roll at his high school, Holy Ghost Prep, in Bensalem, PA. Logan is the son of church members Patricia and Robert Barnes and the grandson of church member Jan Baker. Way to go Logan!
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A Note To All Members Of Lord Of Life:
Pastor Trozzo,
Good morning! Thank you so much for the delivery yesterday. The pretzels were a big hit with our staff. Have a great day!
Matthew Campbell
Principal, Shawnee High School
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Continuing Your Contributions |
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Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Offerings are being collected at all church services. If you are still not attending services at our church building, your contribution can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088). Both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place for all to use. (More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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Birthdays
Apr. 1: Tristan Michaleski and Brett Reich
Apr. 2: Erika Adamson
Apr. 3: Paige Schmid
Apr. 4: Steve Bielec, Michael Dehoff, Olivia Favilla, and Stella Friedman
Apr. 6: Marybeth Goldberg and Denise Sunbury
Apr. 7: William Andrews and Timothy Ebersberger
Apr. 8: Julia Baron and Penny Miller
Apr. 9: Joyce Harper, Todd Sander, and Sandi Smith
Apr. 11: Debbie Chromeck
Apr. 12: Scott Rinck
Apr. 13: Noah Bunning and Farrah Dennis
Apr. 14: Lyndsey Millere
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Wedding Anniversaries
Apr. 13: Carol & Jim Ebersberger
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Baptismal Anniversaries
Apr. 1: Peg Gibson and Joseph Thomas
Apr. 2: Joan Roberts
Apr. 4: Mike Chromeck and Roland Kucklinca
Apr. 6: Kevin Steinhour, Barbara Urban, and Ellen Wilen
Apr. 7: Luke Leach and Grayson Pickard
Apr. 8: Mason Kermode
Apr. 9: Stephen Bielec, Jr., Jeffrey Hughes, Jr., and Joanne Thomas
Apr. 10: Gloria Brosious
Apr. 11: Linda Baechler and Kris Gordon
Apr. 12: Nicky O'Neal
Apr. 14: Jesse Roberts
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From The Editor:
LifeLines Ending Song:
Our ending song was written by C. Austin Miles (1868-1946) in a cold, damp, windowless basement. The year was 1912 and the location of the house was Pitman, NJ. The title of the tune is "In The Garden," but it often goes by the name, "I Come To The Garden Alone." It became popular when it was used in the evangelical campaigns of preacher Billy Sunday shortly after being published. It remains a favorite for many. Recordings were done by Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Tennesse Ernie Ford, Elvis Presley, Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como, Johnny Cash, and other famous recording artists.
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"And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am his own; and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has every known." (Refrain)
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Next LifeLines:
The next issue of LifeLines will be published on:
Friday, April 15th.
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