Phone: (609) 268-0262
Hours:
Tuesday Through Friday
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pastor Wendolyn Trozzo
Phone: (609) 268-0262
Ed Hourihan
Council President
lol_prez@lordlife.us
Debbie Chromeck
Church Secretary
Extension 301
Janell Reich
Adult Ministry
Extension 305
Breanne Tomlinson
Children, Youth &
Family Ministry
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Junior & Senior
High Ministry
Extension 302
Building And Grounds
Council Representative
Deborah DeMarco
Grace Place
Extension 306
(609) 268-2756
Carolyn & James Cuviello
LifeLines Editors
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From The Pastor's Desk...
Greetings in the name of our Lord!
"He is arisen and we shall arise - Give God the glory, Alleluia!" This was the refrain for the Easter day sermon, and it is a refrain that I hope every member of Lord of Life will take to heart. We very much need our Church family to "arise" and join in our ministries, whether via Zoom or in-person. Here are 3 ways you can do that:
1.) Property Work day, tomorrow, Saturday, April 17th - all hands on deck! It would be better to have 30 people each give a half hour and get to care for your Church home than to have 5 people give 3 hours. The same amount of work may be done, but it would be a lot more fun and then 25 more people would know the ins-and-outs of our building and grounds. A work-day is a time of serving God, sharing fellowship, and spiritual and physical health. We will be here from 8:30 to Noon - come and be blessed! Our goal is 30 people - will you help us?
2.) Member-Formation PoWeRSuRGe workshops - my goal is for 30% of our members attend this interactive workshop (558 X .30 = 167 people!). Every Christian is one day old, and at this point, each of us is a new member of a community that is re-forming itself during pandemic. This is my chance to get to know my flock and for us to bond as disciples and as Christian friends. There will be an optional 6 short videos that you can watch on YouTube beforehand, then the workshop will be 2 hours long. Choose one of these 4 times, and sign up by emailing the Church office:
-Sunday, May 2 following worship (with lunch provided),
-Wednesday May 12 from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom,
-Saturday May 22 from 10am-noon (brunch provided),
-Friday June 4 from 7:00-9:00pm (with dinner from 6:30-7:00).
Food will be eaten outside, and seating will be socially distanced for indoor workshops. More workshop slots will be added as 167 is an ambitious number - but an important one as I seek to get to know the needs and gifts of our community.
3.) Fellowship Events - here is a selection of many events which are relatively easy to host. We would need 2-4 people to offer to co-lead these - if we get zero volunteers, we do zero events. Maybe you've never led an event at Church - you are welcome to give it a try, and we promise that you will not be working alone! We have committees for fellowship, advertising/communication, property, and more to help guide and support you. If we get only 5 people attending, that is still a success and a blessing to them - and it's likely we'll get more than that. All dates, venues, and ideas are flexible. To offer to co-lead an event, contact the Church office. -Wednesday, May 5: Blessing of the Animals service and collection of used linens for local animal shelters -Sunday May 9: Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend fashion show following worship -Sunday May 16: Group walk at Prickett's Mill Park before or after worship, then return to LoL for the Cookie Walk through the Fellowship Hall -Tuesday May 18: Shrove Tuesday Pancake dinner or Mardi Gras celebration with "root beer tasting" for all ages -Thursday May 20: PEP (People Enjoying People) picnic with a serenade from the Grace Place students, followed by planning session for PEP 2021 calendar -Thursday May 27: Thanksgiving Dinner (outside, socially distanced) and making Gratitude Jars for the year ahead -Sunday May 30: Chili Cook-off. Will your batch be "meek and mild" or "tongues of fire"? Get samples of chili in the Fellowship hall, taste them outside, maybe vote for your favorite with coins and dollars that will feed the hungry? The planners can decide! -Sunday June 6: Church Property tours and LoL "fun facts" quiz. -Saturday June 7: After the 5pm service, Travel Photos Expo and international foods potluck (eating outside). Each household can bring 10 digital photos to share on the screen and tell about their travels or favorite moments. -Monday June 14: Belated Valentine's Date Night. Volunteer at Church to babysit for the evening or drop your kids for a fun time while you get take-out and chocolates. -Saturday June 19: Common Grounds coffee house/talent show following 5:00 worship service. -Sunday June 20: Father's Day concert - Serenade for Wildlife or JazzFest, or Lord of Life talent show -Wednesday, June 30: Ring in the 2nd half of 2021 with a potluck and "Dancin' Thru the Decades" - we will have 15 minutes of music from each decade so all generations can learn the Jitterbug or Electric Slide, then a blessing of "2021 part II," a countdown and ball drop at 8pm.
Shall we arise, to join in spiritual growth and fellowship and service?
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 Would Like To Visit You!
Pastor Wendolyn has been vaccinated and can make home visits! Please find your way into her schedule book either by calling or texting her at 609-286-4533 or emailing her. Daytime, evenings, and weekends are all available, as are phone conversations or set ZOOM times. There doesn't have to be a special reason to be visited by your pastor - it is simply a blessing to be together!
Pastor's Contact Information:
-Cell phone: 609-286-4533 - available 24/7 though I do not answer while driving or visiting.
-Instagram: Wendofish - younger folks rely on this app, so please encourage them to connect with me here!
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Saturday Evening Worship,
In The Church Sanctuary
At 5:00 PM:
Church services in our church building are held each Saturday at 5:00 PM. Holy Communion is offered at each service. We will observe social distancing and limit the number of attendees according to current guidelines. Please wear masks when attending these services.
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Sunday Church Services
Outdoor Lawn Chair Sunday Church Services:
Outdoor Sunday Worship Services with Holy Communion are held at 10:00 AM on Sunday mornings in the church parking lot weather permitting. We will be using a "lawn chair" format for our outdoor services. Please bring your chairs with you!
Social distancing will be observed at all outdoor services. Also, please bring masks with you.
During inclement weather, we will move the service indoors to the church Sanctuary and use a spoken service format.
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Virtual, YouTube Sunday Services:
Our current pre-recorded Sunday Worship Service video will be available on the Lord Of Life YouTube website beginning at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning. That service video and previous ones will remain on our YouTube website for viewing at any time.
A direct link for viewing the service will be posted on the church's Facebook page.
Links are below to both the Lord Of Life YouTube website and Facebook page.
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Parking Lot Ushers Needed!
There will be a need for ushers at all of our outdoor services. If you would like to help out as an usher, please email Alan Dennison with your availability.
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 PoWeRSuRGe Workshop
Sunday, May 2, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The first PoWeRSuRGe Workshop will be held on Sunday, May 2nd following the church service. Lunch will be provided. As is mentioned in this issue's "From The Pastor's Desk" article, Pastor Wendolyn is hoping to have as many members as possible attend one of the four available workshops (The others are scheduled for May 12th, May 22nd, and June 4th.). Congregation members only need to attend once.
Please sign up in advance by contacting the church office. To email the church office, a link is provided below.
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2 Sessions:
ZOOM And Parking Lot!
Pastor Wendolyn will lead two groups in a Bible Study centered around the readings in the Celebrate, on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons.
The Tuesday night Zoom sessions are held at 7:00 PM.
The Wednesday afternoon parking lot sessions are held at 1 PM.
To join any Bible Study session, click on the link provided below.
All are welcome to join in!
If you have any questions, you can contact Pastor by email. A link is provided below.
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First Communion Instruction
Saturday, April 17th
And
Saturday, April 24th
From 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
First Communion instruction will be held in April. All Second Graders and Third Graders are welcome to participate! We will have their First Holy Communion celebrated on Sunday, May 2nd.
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Other Upcoming Youth Events:
Sunday, April 18th At 4:00 PM
Campfire And Painting Kindness Rocks!
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Sunday, April 25th 4:00 PM To 6:00 PM
Join Us For Some Fellowship And Fun!
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Sunday, April 26th At 10:00 AM
BFF Will Resume On Sunday, April 26th
At The Church.
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Monday, July 19th - Thursday, July 22nd
Volunteers Needed!
Planning is underway for our Vacation Bible School which will be held at the church this summer in July. Volunteers, as in the past, are essential to make our program a successful one. If you are able to help out, please contact Breanne by email. A link to do so is provided below.
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If you have any questions or are able to volunteer, please email Breanne Tomlinson.
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Grace Place News
From Director Deborah DeMarco
More April Happenings At
The Grace Place
The children will continue to watch their caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies. They will have fun with the letters U and Y, create crafts using the color yellow, and they will classify objects for math. All of the children will play learning games with the number 10 and discover new sight words.
For social studies, we will celebrate Earth Day, talk about recycling, and answer the question, "How can we take care of our planet?"
Pastor Wen will continue teaching Chapel, and all of the classes will work on name writing, create crafts, and read books at library time.
On Thursday, April 22nd, the classes will participate in a Grace Place Picnic Day. The children will go outside, sit on a beach towel, and enjoy a delicious lunch. We are excited to have Pastor Wen join us!
 
 
 
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Grace Place, 2021-2022
We are accepting registrations for our 2021-2022 program which begins in September. Spaces are fulling up fast!
To enroll your child or to get more information, please contact the Director, Deborah DeMarco. A link to her email is below.
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An April 16th Update From Janell Reich
Our April Program At
Cambridge Senior Living
Video From Our ZOOM Program On Monday, April 12th:
On Tuesday, April 6th a group of our church members recorded a ZOOM program for our friends at Cambridge, and it was aired on Monday, April 12th. Thanks to our musicians, readers, tech support, and other participants: Nancy DiYenno, Sue Dreisbach, Nancy Drew, Ava, Cheryl and Emma Easterling, Dave Lamb, Lynne Larson, Judy and Keith Lerner, and Bill Reich. Our program was well received and brought joy to many!
To view our program video, a link is provided below. It includes Dave Lamb singing "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" which was given a 5-Star rating by all!
You are welcome to join us for our next recording session on Monday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM. Please contact either Sue Dreisbach or Janell Reich if you will be there. Links to their emails are at the end of the article.
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Book Club
Tuesday, April 20th At 1:00 PM
The Book Club will meet in the church parking lot on Tuesday, April 20th at 1:00 PM and begin a discussion on Jeanine Cummins' book, "American Dirt."
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Parking Lot, Outdoor Hymn Sing
Saturday, April 17, 2021 At 2:00 PM
(Rain Date, Saturday, April 24, 2021
At 2:00 PM)
On Saturday, April 17th at 2:00 PM (Rain Date, Saturday, April 24th at 2:00 PM), Lord Of Life Music Director Rick Krause will lead us in an outdoor hymn sing. We hope the weather cooperates to have it be a "lawn chair" event. Come join us for an hour of fellowship and song!
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Devotion And Walk At Smithville Park
Monday, April 26th At 10:00 AM
Join with us for a devotional and walk at Historic Smithville. We will park in the main lot near the mansion and meet for a brief devotional at the picnic benches outside of the visitor center in back of the mansion at the end of the parking lot. Walking options range from a short stroll around the historic buildings on paved surfaces (with plenty of benches and views) to a two mile hike
around the loop path through the woods and over a floating trail.
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Diversity Discussion Group,
Thursday, April 29th, 1:00 PM
(In The Church Parking Lot,
Weather Permitting)
Our first meeting was a great success and our next discussion will take place on Thursday, April 29th at 1:00 PM in the church parking lot. Click on the link below to read a summary of our discussion and some other information shared during our first meeting.
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Future Planned Events
(Details Will Be Forthcoming In Future Issues
Of LifeLines And By Email)
Art Group: Resuming Friday, May 7th At 10:00 AM
Lunch Bunch: Tentative Date, Thursday, May 13th At 11:30 AM (Location To Be Announced)
Book Club: Tuesday, May 18th At 1:00 PM
PEP PYO Picnic: Thursday, May 20th. Grace Place Kids Will Entertain Us!
Devotion And Walk: Monday, May 24th At 10:00 AM
Diversity Discussion "Field Trip": Thursday, May 27th
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If you have questions about Adult Ministry, email Janell Reich. A link is provided below.
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Spring Cleanup Day Scheduled!
Tomorrow!!!!!
Saturday, April 17th, 8:30 AM
(Rain Date, Saturday, April 24th)
Volunteers Needed!
A Message From Keith Lerner, Grounds And Cleanup Coordinator
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Spring Cleanup Day will be held on, Saturday, April 17th, beginning at 8:30 AM. (The rain date is Saturday, April 24th.) 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, trimming of shrubs and tree branches, etc. We are also planning to tidy up the back corner of the parking lot by removing the basketball posts, railroad ties, and mulch pile.
Viral Vigilance:
Due to Covid-19, we are asking everyone to wear masks and observe social distancing unless you are working with family members.
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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Parking Request On April 17th
(And The Rain Date, April 24th)
If you are at the church for the cleanup day or for other activities on that day, please park in the back section of the parking lot. We are planning to sweep debris from the front two sections. Thanks!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive At Lord Of Life
Tuesday, April 27, 2021,
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our next American Red Cross blood drive at Lord Of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 27th in Fellowship Hall. All needed protocols regarding Covid-19 will be in place to assure a safe environment.
During the pandemic, blood has been in short supply and your donations are vital and greatly appreciated.
You must sign up in advance in order to participate. A link is provided at the end of this article to do so. Both "Regular" and "Power Red" donations are being accepted at this event. If you need assistance regarding registration or want more information, please email or call Lu Hourihan. Email: lu@lordlife.us or phone: 856-988-2089.
There is no substitute for volunteer blood donors because blood cannot be manufactured. Donors are the key to helping save lives and so are you! April is National Volunteer Month - the perfect time to thank blood donors at our upcoming blood drive! As a special thank-you, when donors give between April 1-30, they'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. There will be five winners, so spread the word and help fill our blood drive schedule by encouraging your friends, family and co-workers to make an appointment today!
Thank you in advance for your anticipated blood donation!
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Check Out Our
Lord Of Life Facebook Page
Whether you have a Facebook account or not, you will be able to view our page just by clicking on the above link. You will be able to find current information about worship services and church events and see photos from past events. You can post comments and read what others had to say. Try it out!
Below are some photos from our Holy Week services and events.
Good Friday Wrapping Of The Cross
Holy Thursday Stations Of The Cross In The Memorial Garden Meditation Walk
Easter Sunday Lawn Chair Service
Easter Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt
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Project LOL:
Furnace Replacement
A Message From Craig Baechler
(Church Council Building And Grounds Coordinator)
Accurately Controlled Environment, Inc (ACE) started the installation on Monday, April 5th. The main circulation loop has been reconfigured and piped, including new valves and a new circulating pump (the red devise in the photo below). The project completion date is scheduled for today, Friday, April 16th. As promised, ACE configured the installation so that heat was available for the Grace Place when they returned on Tuesday, April 13th, while the other units were being installed.
Below are some photos of the configuration and circulator pump installation.
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Quilting Ministry:
A Message From Gloria Brosious
The Quilting Ministry is in need of fabric. We have completely exhausted our stash of donated fabric. This is a time when we are looking forward to Spring, and you might take stock of fabric for which you have no use. We certainly would appreciate any donation of fabric suited to our quilts.
We use cotton fabric in our quilts which we cut into squares that measure 11 inches by 11 inches. 48 of the squares are needed to make one quilt. Any amount of fabric is appreciated. We can find many ways to put together bright and colorful quilts from all of your donated fabric.
Donations of cotton fabric would be greatly appreciated. Should you find heavier fabric such as denim, we can use that for the market bags for Bridge of Peace. We seem to find uses for all of the donations.
In addition to fabric, we need used flat-sheets in good condition in all sizes for backing for the quilts. Also, Walmart sells new flat sheets individually for less than $7.00. We have found them to be of good quality.
Donated fabric and flat-sheets can be left by the quilting table display in the church Narthex. Please mark them, "For the Quilt Ministry."
The quilters have been busy and have completed over 40 quilts since bringing our last delivery to the collection center in November 2020. The quilter's closet was filled with finished quilts, and they are now boxed to allow room for more completed quilts and fabric donations.
The batting that we use within the quilts has been purchased with gift cards from church members who have Thrivent accounts. Thrivent offers monetary support for our ministry. Our thanks to all those who supported this ministry in any way! Our quilts have been shipped to 15 countries, and they are so appreciated by the recipients who receive them.
If you have any questions, please contact the Quilting Ministry leader, Gloria Brosious by email. A link is provided below.
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Partners In Mission:
We Continue Our Support Of
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Our regular collection continues, and your donations are greatly appreciated. Please place your items in the containers outside the kitchen doorway or the carts in the church entryway.
Thank You For Your Ongoing Support!
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Active Bystander Training
On-Line Workshop
The NJ Synod is providing an on-line workshop dealing with how our faith can stem racism and support diversity. In this 2-hour session, you will learn how to DIRECT, DISTRACT, DELEGATE AND DOCUMENT - safely and faithfully! This is a FREE online event, offered on April 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon, and on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM. A link is provided below to register.
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2021 NJ Synod Assembly
Free Virtual Workshops
Friday May 7, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The NJ Synod Assembly will be held virtually this year, which means that their workshops will be available to anyone, free of charge. You do not have to register to attend a workshop. Our delegates, Sandy O'Neal and Erin Gordon, will attend the business sessions, but there are 7 different workshops available via the link provided below. As time approaches, the needed ZOOM links will be posted on the link below.
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A variety of spiritual and enlightening activities, discussions, and events are held on a regular basis at Cross Roads Camp And Retreat Center.
Here is a list of events that will be offered in the next several months. More information can be found on the Cross Roads website. A link is provided below.
Wednesdays Away: 1st Wednesday Of
Each Month
Camp Sunday Worship: Sunday, May 9th
"Opening Day" Work Day: Saturday, May 15th
Bishops' Cup Golf Outing: Monday, June 14th
July And August: Family And Youth Camps (Check The Website For Dates And To Register For Any Of The Sessions.)
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Lutherans Restoring Creation Special On-Line Service
Lutherans Restoring Creation is happy to present the ELCA community with another special online service in celebration of Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will be preaching as part of this special service of liturgy, visual journeys, musical offerings, pastoral insights, and inspiration from lay leaders. Use the link below to register to receive the needed links and instructions to view the service. Once available, the service may be viewed at any time. The deadline to register is Sunday, April 18th. For additional information, a link to the Lutherans Restoring Creation website is also provided below.
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Vaccine Eligibility For All Ages 16 And Older
Monday, April 19th
This past week, an email from the State of New Jersey Department Of Health stated that as of Monday, April 19th, vaccine eligibility in New Jersey has expanded to include all persons who are 16 years old or older.
Federal, State, County, and Local Health Agencies all strongly urge everyone to get vaccinated. For more information, click on the link below to the NJ Covid-19 Vaccine Information Hub.
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Other Information In Previous LifeLines
Use links to previous editions of the LifeLines for more information about Covid-19 and the vaccine. They can be found in the "Missed A LifeLines?" section in the left column of this issue.
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Continuing Your Contributions
Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Your envelopes can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088). Also, both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place. More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.
Despite these troubling COVID-19 times, the work of the church is going on. Pastor Wendolyn and our staff are actively engaged, and the need to pay bills and the mortgage continue. Prayerfully consider continuing with your regular contributions.
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BIRTHDAYS
Apr. 16: Dakota Bellina and Matthew Detwiler
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: Gary Biehn, Rebecca Christianson, Christina Sunbury,
and Ruth Weber
Apr. 25: Tom Dauria, Tyler Evans, Tom Harbora, and
Rob Hollenbeck
Apr. 26: Cliff Dehoff, Tyler Heinrich, Grace Ingrao, and
Karen Miller
Apr. 27: Dante DeCristofaro, Julie Horner, Joan Molnar,
and Jim Wence
Apr. 28: Fran Bubeck, Jeffrey Horner, Cindy Lee,
Judy Lerner, and Bob Sunbury
Apr. 29: Jill Detwiler
Apr. 30: Lanny Nairn
May 1: Maureen McMichael
May 2: Jack Tarasewicz
May 3: Sara King and Craig Schmauder
May 4: Eleanor Brockington
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Apr. 16: Diana & Gary Biehn
Apr. 17: Linda & Craig Baechler (Celebrating 50 years!)
Apr. 19: Robin & Tom Borkowski and Lynn & Jack Kronenberger
Apr. 24: Stacy & Chad Allen
Apr. 28: Janell & William Reich
Apr. 29: Katherine Blair & Steve Pozzuoli and
Cheryl & Jim McDowell
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Apr. 16: Barbara Harbora and Jeffrey Patterson
Apr. 17: Matthew Vorwerk
Apr. 19: Kathryn Adamson
Apr. 20: Cheryl Harbora
Apr. 21: Nicole Schwab-Sarraf
Apr. 22: Marlies Patterson
Apr. 23: Chris Kulina and Edmund Vernier
Apr. 24: Koben Kermoade and Joseph Steff
Apr. 25: Abigail Bencivengo, Noah Bencivengo, Jack Miller,
and Barbara Wagner
Apr. 26: Jessica Storm
Apr. 27: David Audus
Apr. 28: Rachel Schwab
Apr. 29: Dick Schaeffer
Apr. 30: Larry Godfrey
May 2: Jenna Ingrao and Eric Mattson
May 3: Tyler Ebersberger and David Parsons
May 4: Madeleine Sibert
May 5: Christopher Biehn, Erin Gordon, and Donna Schwab
May 6: Nicole Sander
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Church member Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, and Baptismal Anniversary recognition will list names from the date of the current LifeLines edition to the day prior to the next scheduled edition. We will try our best to be accurate, but if there is an error or omission, please email the Editors. The link to our email is below. Thank you!
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Our Ending Hymn:
This is a favorite Gospel Acclamation sung on Easter Sunday. We thought you might like hearing it again! The recording was done by a youth choir from the Chet Valley Churches in South Norfolk, England. Enjoy!
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"Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory thou o'er death hast won!"
ELW #376, Verse 1
(LifeLines is published on the first and third Friday of each month. Please submit articles for upcoming editions of the LifeLines by the Monday prior to the issue date. To contact the LifeLines editors by email, click on the following link: lifelines@lordlife.us)
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