Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Holy Week 2022
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"It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last."
Luke 23:44-46
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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.
PLEASE NOTE: Coffee Hour will NOT be held on Easter Sunday.
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Services For Today, Good Friday
And
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 16th
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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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Join Us At Our
Easter Sunday Services!
8:30 AM and 10:00 AM
"He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!"
(To Read Bishop Tracie Bartholomew's Easter Message, Click Here)
(To Hear ELCA Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's Easter Message, Click Here)
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From The Pastor's Desk:
How does one write an article for a newsletter that, while sent on Good Friday, some may not read until Easter dawn? To some of you, I'm writing in the midst of spiritual sorrow, witnesses to the power of sin and death. To others, you are discovering this newsletter after the finding of the empty tomb, and your emotions match the bright colors of Easter eggs and cupcakes.
As a Church, we exist in both of those spaces, the ending and the beginning. It is in this week that perhaps we name the reversal - the Omega that helps us see the Alpha, the forever truth that explains our past and present. May this Holy Weekend, the long Sadder-Friday, and Easter Vigil's bonfire and light of dawn, help you to encounter the God who Lives, the Spirit who Unites, the Lord of Life!
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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Post Easter And May
Bible Study:
The Book Of Revelation
All Sessions Will Be Held In Fellowship Hall
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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www.lolfamilycorner.com
We have a new website! Please check out our Children, Youth, and Family website. It will be a resource for all things related to Children, Youth, and Families. Thank you Justine for creating it!
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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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Vacation Bible School
Food Truck Party:
On a Roll With God!
VBS registration is now open! We are registering for Food Truck VBS, which will be held Monday, July 11th - Thursday, July 14th, from 9:30 AM -
12:00 Noon. Registration forms are available at church and will be on the church Children, Youth, and Family website. All who are between the ages of 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend. 5th and 6th graders will be helpers. Volunteers are needed and can attend our meeting on Sunday, May 15 at 11:00 AM.
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Coming Soon!
Be on the look out for information regarding Families On A Mission!
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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 15th Update From Janell Reich |
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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 1:00 PM
(Please Note The Time Change!)
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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Time For Talents
Friday, May 6th,
At 10:00 AM
Time For Talents will meet on Friday, May 6th from 10:00 AM - Noon in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a time of creativity. We will work on spring themed art, craft, and needlework projects. Enjoy a time of fellowship with a brief devotional reading. Friends are always welcome.
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Photos From:
Time For Talents, Wiley Outreach,
And Bible Study With Pastor Joecks
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From Upper Left:
Nancy Cottingham painting a paper mache' egg and Erin Gordon crafting a cross necklace.
Watercolor by Mary Stroup
Marilyn Swing, Mary Stroup, and Betty Anderson work on their projects.
Ceramics by Betty Anderson
Our "Tech Chief," Bill Reich, at work during Wiley outreach.
Pastor Joecks leads our Bible Study.
The group attentively listens to Pastor Joecks' presentation.
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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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Church Services On:
Saturday, April 23rd
And
Sunday, April 24th
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Saturday, April 23rd
5:00 PM
Join us at our Saturday evening worship service at which we will praise and celebrate the beauty and majesty of God's creation.
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(This Is Not A Joke!)
Sunday, April 24th
8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
A number of American churches are resurrecting an old Easter custom begun by the Greeks in the early centuries of Christianity. "Holy Humor Sunday" is a celebration of Jesus' resurrection on the Sunday after Easter. For centuries in Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant countries, the week following Easter Sunday was observed by the faithful as "days of joy and laughter" with parties and picnics to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Churchgoers and pastors played practical jokes on each other, drenched each other with water, told jokes, sang, and danced. The custom was rooted in the musings of early church theologians that God played a practical joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the dead. Holy Humor Sunday services not only give Christians an opportunity for ongoing celebrations of the greatest miracle in human history - Jesus' resurrection - it also gives each of us an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for our own smaller resurrections in this world and this life.
Please join us as we celebrate Holy Humor Sunday at Lord of Life.
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Book Exchange
Ending Soon
Our Book Exchange will conclude at the end of April. Donations to Books Through Bars are still being accepted. You can place your check or cash donation in the box provided at the Book Exchange table. Thank you to all who participated and donated!
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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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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 & amp; heartfelt lyrics. If you are a fan of Josh Ritter give a listen to Matt!” - Helen Leicht, WXPN Philadelphia
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Tea At Pastor's House
Thursday, April 28th, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Join us at Pastor's home for Tea! The address is 10 Lexington Court, Shamong (red gravel driveway - if it's paved, you're in Medford!). It's a time to celebrate spring, dote on Pastor's dog Lance, and enjoy being together.
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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 4 and a half 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 is 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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Lap Robes For
Samaritan Hospice
The picture shows the lap robe quilts made by LOL ladies using squares knitted by Barbara Urban. Thanks to all of you who helped! They are beautiful. Twelve were delivered to Samaritan Hospice last week. They were thrilled to receive them. It will mean a great deal to their clients to receive soft and sunny blankets, just like receiving a hug!
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Visit Our
"Statement Of Faith"
Bulletin Board
We had asked church members to share with all the way they have found God in their lives. The responses have been placed on the bulletin board in the church entryway. Stop by as you enter or leave the building and read these inspiring words.
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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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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. 15: Merle Brown and Jack Gordon
Apr. 17: Christine Charles and Amy Schwab
Apr. 18: James Ernst, Allison Payton, and Ricky Stevens
Apr. 19: Rocco DeAngelis, Michael Grantner, and Linda Nardi
Apr. 20: Nancy Curl
Apr. 22: Devon Lamb
Apr.23: Nathan Leach
Apr. 24: Rebecca Christianson and Christina Sunbury
Apr. 25: Tyler Evans, Tom Harbora, and Rob Hollenbeck
Apr. 26: Cliff Dehoff, Tyler Heinrich, and Grace Ingrao
Apr. 27: Dante DeCristofaro, Julie Horner, Joan Molnar, and Jim Wence
Apr. 28: Fran Bubeck, Jeffrey Horner, Judy Lerner, and Bob Sunbury
Apr. 30: Lanny Nairn
May 1: Maureen McMichael
May 3: Sara King and Craig Schmauder
May 4: Eleanor Brockington
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Wedding Anniversaries
Apr. 15: Joan & Jessie Roberts (Celebrating 55 years!)
Apr. 17: Linda & Craig Baechler (Celebrating 51 years!)
Apr. 19: Robin & Tom Borkowski (Celebrating 25 years!) and
Lynn & Jack Kronenberger
Apr. 24: Stacy & Chad Allen
Apr. 28: Janell & William Reich
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Baptismal Anniversaries
Apr. 15: Nancy Cottingham and Vivian Hollenbeck
Apr. 16: Barbara Harbora
Apr. 19: Kathryn Adamson
Apr. 21: Nicole Schwab-Sarraf
Apr. 23: Chris Kulina and Edmund Vernier
Apr. 24: Koben Kermoade and Joseph Steff
Apr. 25: Abigail Bencivengo, Noah Bencivengo, and Barbara Wagner
Apr. 28: Rachel Schwab
Apr. 29: Dick Schaeffer
Apr. 30: Larry Godfrey
May: Armando Dennis and Farrah Dennis
May 2: Jenna Ingrao and Eric Mattson
May 3: Tyler Ebersberger
May 4: Madeleine Sibert
May 5: Erin Gordon and Donna Schwab
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From The Editor:
LifeLines Ending Song:
This ending song has been "standard" for many Good Friday worship services over the years. It was composed in 1912 by Methodist evangelist George Bennard (1873-1958) and became popular during the Billy Sunday evangelistic campaigns in the 1920’s. In 1952, it was recorded by county singer Ernest Tubbs and became very well known. Numerous singers had versions of this wonderful hymn over the years that followed. Here is one by John Berry, the Grammy winning country singer who has recorded many religious tunes during his career.
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"So I'll cherish the old rugged cross.
Till my trophies at last I lay down.
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown." (Refrain)
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Next LifeLines:
The next issue of LifeLines will be published on:
Friday, May 6th.
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