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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Saturday Evening Worship,
5:00 PM:
Worship Services (Traditional) with Holy Communion are held on Saturdays at 5:00 PM in the church Sanctuary. We will observe the church's updated Covid guidelines.
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Sunday Morning Worship:
8:30 AM And 10:00 AM
Worship Services with Holy Communion are held at 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 10:00 AM (Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving) on Sunday mornings in the church Sanctuary. We will observe the church's updated Covid guidelines.
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
9:15 AM:
Join us for Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall between church services on Sunday mornings.
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Sunday Services On YouTube
Our current 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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Live-Steam Services
On Facebook
5:00 PM Saturday & 10:00 AM Sunday
We will attempt to have both the 5:00 PM Saturday and 10:00 AM Sunday services available live-streamed on our church's Facebook page through the end of August. Due to some difficulties that we are having with the broadcast quality, or lack thereof, we cannot guarantee success. You are welcome to use the link below for access to these live-stream services when they are broadcast.
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With services back in our church building, we would like to have Ushers and Greeters at the Saturday 5:00 PM and both Sunday services. If you are able to greet or usher, please contact the church office.
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From The Pastor's Desk... 
What a Sunday we had last week! 4 families visited, our nursery was used, coffee hour treats fed 6 at the children's sermon, and passing the peace took a wonderfully long time!
As a pastor, days like those are special, because the gifts I bring mean nothing unless there is a Church family here to worship, learn, and love. When I first saw the motto here - "where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" - it warmed my heart. And I see it in action, time and again - and I see what a difference it makes in people's encounter with God here in the Church and in the way they look at the world when they go out from 1 Winchester Court.
As a pastor, I mainly serve the people who show up - by coming to worship, joining our e-mail and Lifelines lists, joining in fellowship, texting back and forth with me in the virtual realm. But it's the members who spread the word about how faith is brought alive at Lord of Life. I didn't get the stories of what brought these guests, but I saw their presence among us, and I was filled with gratitude and with energy for mission.
Covid will likely complicate life again - though I imagine we will continue to offer in-person ministries plus resume Zooming (YouTube stayed constant) - but I hope we can find ways to keep sharing God's love as we settle in to fall schedules. If last week was any indication - we have great adventures ahead!
Peace,
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation
is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
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Some Additional Items Of Interest:
Pastor Will Be On Vacation: August 7th - August 20th.  Pastor Joecks is on call for pastoral emergencies.
Backpack Donations: Collection ends Aug 29th. They can be empty or filled with whatever school supplies you choose.
Special Service Worship Volunteers: Seeking Grandparent/Grandchild pairs for our service on September 12th (Grandparents' Sunday). Ushers, communion assistants, greeters, special music, reader (Grandchild can say name of the reading and "The Word of the Lord" at the end while grandparent reads the Bible passage). Contact office to sign up!
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Works In Progress:
Our Sanctuary "Pray-Ground": We are trying out an idea to have a kid-friendly area in worship where little  ones can move and play with minimal distraction (and really, that distraction just directs us towards God's love for all!). We are looking for a small rug, quiet toys (Beanie Babies and Duplo blocks especially), and kids' fidget toys.
Pastor Wen Continues To Collect Small Containers:
1. Baby food containers, spaghetti sauce jars (glass or plastic), etc for a fall eco-project; and 2. Food items we can tape closed to build a little kitchen/food shoppe in the Fellowship Hall, for little ones to play while adults connect. (Example - the Goldfish box in the picture below).
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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.
-Instagram: Wendofish - younger folks rely on this app, so please encourage them to connect with me here!
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Save The Date!!!
LOL-A-Poloosa 2021
12:00 Noon To 3:00 PM
Rain Or Shine
Lord Of Life's Fall Celebration Picnic will take place on Sunday, September 26th from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM outdoors on our church grounds and in Fellowship Hall. Join us for Pie and Chili Cooking Contests, Bingo, Outdoor Games including a Corn-Hole Tournament, and Picnic Foods (hot dog bar provided with sides/desserts by members) - and Prizes! Plan to sign up soon.
To make this a successful event, volunteers are needed. If you can help in any way, please contact Lu Hourihan, Betty Mastrillo, or Carolyn Cuviello. Links to their emails are below.
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Lord Of Life is in the process of updating the contact information of our members: specifically phone numbers (both home and cell), mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses. If any of your family's information has changed over the past year or more, please drop us a note with your updated information to the church office. You may send it by email if you desire to our Church Secretary, Debbie Chromeck. A link to her email is below.
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Bible Study will not be held during the month of August and will resume in September. The fall schedule will be announced in the September 3rd issue of LifeLines.
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Wrap-Up!!!
Over 30 children participated in this year's Vacation Bible School. It was an exciting four days of fun and faith building. Our energizing staff of volunteers worked diligently with the children to make this happen. Thank you to all of our helpers!
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Upcoming August Events
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Sunday, August 8th
11:30 AM
Splash And Play
Grades 1 And 2
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Sunday, August 15th
3:00 PM
Tye Dye Bash
Grades 3 And 4
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Sunday, August 22nd
3:00 PM
Confirmation Meet Up
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Sunday, August 29th
9:15 AM
Breakfast Club
Grades 5 And 6
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WANTED!
BFF Teacher Volunteers
Would you be able to assist with our Bible Faith and Fellowship Youth Ministry program? BFF starts again on September 12th at 10:00! We are looking for teachers to join in the journey with our children as they continue to learn about God's promises. Classes will be broken down into smaller groups, and we will be opening the nursery for our youngest folks! Lots of exciting things to come this year! We can use some help with our program to make it the best. Please email Breanne if you are available to donate your time to teaching.
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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
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Grace Place, 2021-2022
Registrations are going strong at the Grace Place.
Just a few spaces remain in our 4 year old program. Our 3 year old program is full and closed, but we are offering a waiting list.
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 August 6th Update From Janell Reich
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Time For Talents
Art Group
TODAY
Friday, August 6th At 10:00 AM
Join us for a time of creativity and fellowship. Art and craft projects will be available....Or bring whatever handiwork project you have!
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Cambridge Senior Living
Outreach
Monday, August 9th At 2:00 PM
We will be airing our August program on Monday, August 9th at 2:00 PM. The program can be viewed by all on the Lord of Life YouTube site after it is presented to the residents of Cambridge.
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Book Club
Tuesday, August 17th, At 1:00 PM
The Book Club will meet again on Tuesday, August 17th. We will be discussing the international bestselling romantic comedy, "The Rosie Project", which is "bursting with warmth, emotional depth, and...humor," (Entertainment Weekly). The story features the oddly charming, socially challenged genetics professor, Don, as he seeks true love.
There are copies available in the Burlington County Library System.
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Lunch Bunch At
The Evergreen Dairy Bar
Thursday, August 19th At 12:30 PM
Our August Lunch Bunch get together will be held at The Evergreen Dairy Bar located on Rt. 70 West in Southampton. All are welcome and bring a friend as well!.
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Additional August Events
(Details Will Be Sent By Email And
Will Appear In Upcoming Church Service Bulletins)
P.E.P. (People Enjoying People):
Lunch, Tuesday, August 24th, 12:00 Noon
Devotion And Walk:
Monday, August 30th
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Photos From Recent Events
Lunch Bunch At The Shamong Diner,
July 22nd
(L to R: Sara King, Jan Baker, Marilyn Swing, Barbara Ma, Nancy Drew, Mary Stroup)
(L to R: Nancy DiYenno, Sheri Perkins, Sandy O'Neal, Barbara Ma, Penny Miller, Bettie Lohman, Barbara Wagner, Debbie Trozzo, Pastor Wen)
(L To R: Sara King, Bettie Lohman, Barbara Wagner,
Debbie Trozzo)
(L To R: Debbie Trozzo, Nancy DiYenno, Sheri Perkins,
Sandy O'Neal, Peg Gibson, Penny Miller)
(Pastor Wen, Dante Trozzo)
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If you have questions about Adult Ministry, email Janell Reich. A link is provided below.
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Saturday, September 11th
11:00 AM
The next Bunco Fellowship will take place on Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. We invite to all to come and play ($5.00 per person to play). Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share with everyone. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board next to the church office doorway, and there are envelopes by the sign up sheet to be used for your payment.
Do not hesitate to invite your friends!!!
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Looking Ahead:
October Bowling
Plans are underway to have a bowling outing during October. Watch for more information as time approaches.
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If you have any questions about Women's Ministry, please email Betty Mastrillo.
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(Additional Events In August)
Wednesdays August 11, 18, 25 At 8:00 AM: Men's Breakfast at Evergreen Dairy Bar
Saturday, August 28 and Sunday August 29: Healing Service For Students, Parents, And Educators, and Blessing Of The Backpacks (All of our services this weekend)
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Special Appeal:
Hope Alive Clinic
For many years, Lord Of Life Lutheran Church has supported the Hope Alive Clinic and the Penny Miller Sewing Academy in Haiti. Recent political events have brought danger and stress to Haitian citizens and institutions, especially Hope Alive's ministry.
Our Church Council has approved a special appeal to support Hope Alive. We are in the process of receiving approval of matching funds from Thrivent as well.
Please consider making a contribution to Hope Alive. Checks should be made out to Lord Of Life Lutheran Church with a note indicating "Hope Alive Clinic". The appeal ends the weekend of August 28th and 29th. Thank you in advance for your support!
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More Information To Be Shared
Penny Miller will be speaking about the situation in Haiti during all services this coming weekend, August 7th and 8th. You will be able to ask her questions then as well. The link below to a letter written by Penny, will also offer incite and information.
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Backpacks
And School Supplies
For
Bridge Of Peace
Bridge of Peace is in need of 25 backpacks and basic school supplies for their youth. The collection is now underway, and the last Sunday to drop off items is August 29th. The last day to bring in backpacks to church is Wednesday morning, September 1st. They will be delivered to Bridge Of Peace on that day.
We hope to provide half of the backpacks to the younger children and the other half to teenagers. School supplies include pens, pencils, notebooks, glue sticks, etc.
If you care to donate, there is a labeled box located in the Narthex in which the backpacks and schools supplies should be placed.
During the church services on the weekend of August 28th and 29th, the donated items will receive a Pastoral Blessing.
Thanking you all in advance for your generosity!
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The Red Cross is in dire need!
We cannot meet the need!
We need YOUR HELP!!!
Lord Of Life Hosts:
The American Red Cross
Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 17th
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
All presenting donors will receive a Dunkin gift!
Appointments are preferred. Call 1-800-REDCROSS
Or
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE:
Save time on the day of
your donation visit:
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Find out more about Power Red Donations:
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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.
There is a need for peanut butter at Bridge Of Peace. Donations would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You For Your Ongoing Support!
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Continuing Your Contributions
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 envelopes 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
Aug. 6: Ramona Dehoff, Frederick Nisula, and Zach Tubic
Aug. 7: Diane Hoffman, Cindy Keenan, and Tyler Korchak
Aug. 8: Mark Malone
Aug. 9: Logan Barnes
Aug. 10: Bettie Lohman adn Eric Mattson
Aug. 11: Julie Oakley
Aug. 12: Victoria Anderson
Aug. 13: Peyton Christianson, Sue Eppolite, and
Gavin Sultzbaugh
Aug. 14: Joanne Rogers
Aug. 15: Susan Brandt, Taylor Donahue, and Grace Heinhold
Aug. 16: James Scholtz and Jim Shea
Aug. 17: Devon Borkowski, Douglas Ogilvie, and
Anita Rickershauser
Aug. 19: Emily Miller
Aug. 20: Betsy Carpenter, Michael Godfrey, Brian Quinn, and
Bettyjane Watkins
Aug. 22: Devon Jervis, Kim Mattson, Jake Miller, Liam Reilley,
Kirsten Sultzbaugh and Parker Sultzbaugh
Aug. 23: Jamie Baron, Daniel Millere, Meghan Safier, and
Kirstin Snodgrass
Aug. 24: Keirstan Smith
Aug. 26: Charles Markelwith and Christopher Torres
Aug. 27: Ting Cosper
Aug. 28: Jean Audus, Karen Lupnacca, and Jeanne Storm
Aug. 29: Patricia Andrews, Lydia Ehrlinger, and Tina Steinhour
Aug. 31: Gene Ingrao and Ron Longo
Sep. 1: Kim Grantner
Sep. 2: Amy Jervis and Angela Lee
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Aug. 6: Kathleen Rohm-Hook & Jason Hook
(Celebrating 5 years!)
Aug. 8: Liz & Stan Tarasewicz
Aug. 9: Dawn & John Brida
Aug. 10: Joyce & Bob Harper and
Deb & Joe Snodgrass (Celebrating 30 years!)
Aug. 12: Sherri & Joseph Adamson
Aug. 13: Marita & Mark Malone
Aug. 17: Maureen & John McMichael
Aug. 18: Karen & Jack Miller (Celebrating 20 years!)
Aug. 26: Stefanie & Wallace Pickard
Aug. 28: Christine & Robert Countess
Aug. 29: Lucia & Ed Hourihan and
Linda & Karl Russ (Celebrating 56 years!)
Aug. 30: Kathlene & Dave Parsons (Celebrating 35 years!)
Sep. 1: Nicki O'Neal & Paul Wolfer
Sep. 2: Wendolyn & Eric Trozzo
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Aug: 7: Linda Nardi and Kathleen Parsons
Aug. 8: Abigail Gibboni, Hailey Schmid, and Anna Yannessa
Aug. 9: Paige Schmid
Aug. 11: Brian Miller and Jamie Shea
Aug. 14: Heather Barger and Mark Hourihan
Aug. 15: Evan Priester
Aug. 17: Deona Donahue and Matthew Morris
Aug. 19: Stacey Welusz
Aug. 20: Robert Urban
Aug: 21: Kelly Rinck
Aug. 22: Jeffrey Horner and Michael Romanchak
Aug. 24: Vanessa Blum
Aug. 27: Bettie Lohman
Aug. 29: Debbie Chromeck and Melissa Storm
Sep. 2: Rowen Christianson
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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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LifeLines August Issue:
This will be the only LifeLines issue in August.
LifeLines will resume publication with the issue of September 3rd. Please submit articles to the Editors for that issue by Monday, August 30th.
LifeLines Ending Song:
Here is country singer Jim Reeves' version of ELW hymn #773. Jim performed many religious songs along with popular tunes. His most remembered song, "He'll Have To Go," was number one on the Country charts for 14 weeks beginning in February 8, 1960 and was named the number 2 song of the year by Billboard. Enjoy!.
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"For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Do not fear, I will help you,"
Isaiah 41:13 NRSV
LifeLines is published on the first and third Friday of each month. (During July and August, there will only be one issue per month, on the first Friday.) Please submit articles for upcoming editions of the LifeLines by the Monday prior to the issue date.
Regarding the use of images, no copyright infringement is intended.
To contact the LifeLines editors by email, click on the following link: lifelines@lordlife.us
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