Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Seasons Of
Advent And Christmas
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Issue Of: December 1, 2022
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"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
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Mask Policy At Lord Of Life
Lord Of Life's masking policy is based on Covid levels in Burlington County. Please check the CDC website for up to date information since the levels fluctuate rapidly. The current level will be stated in the weekly service information email. It will also be posted on the church entry doors.
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday following the 8:30 AM service or prior to the 10:00 AM service. Be with us in Fellowship Hall to socialize, catch up with church friends, enjoy some treats, and, of course, sip our "heavenly" coffee!
Please note that there will be no Coffee Hour on Sundays, December 25th and January 1st.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Dear members at Lord of Life,
You may not know how often I read through our directory - it's a prayer tool that I use, reading through those 25 pages of names. Sometimes I know just what to pray for, but for many of you, I really don't know. I don't know your family tree, how your home is decorated, what you love or what challenges you. Usually, in a pastor's first year, there are lots of fellowship events and time spent visiting while getting up to speed on administration and programs. Covid took that away; and our culture has changed in how much a pastor is welcomed into your home and your life. Add to that, phone technology has changed - most Americans say that it's harder now to make a phone call, maybe because the fear of interrupting someone has become a barrier to calling.
I hear from many members that they hesitate to call me because I may be busy. That's a tough one - because on one hand, I should be busy. We're a large congregation, and there are indeed many things every week that keep me active. However, people are the heart of ministry. Time with people is where deeper relationships form, and that is key. I can't teach engaging Bible studies or preach meaningful sermons if I don't know you, and if I don't understand the realities of life that surround our campus. You, reading this, matter deeply to me and to the congregation - praise God for that! I hope that in the weeks and months to come, you can reach out to me so that we can set a time to meet, for me to catch up on your life and learn how to minister to people in this time and place. (We can meet in person or, if you prefer, virtually.) The best way to reach me is to call the Church office and leave a message with the best time to call you; you can also call or text my cell phone (you won't interrupt me, I won't answer if I'm 'busy'); or reach out through email/Facebook (slowest method but I will reply). You and I can race each other to see who calls the other one first!
I am praying for you - and I hope to connect more with each of you. Let's use this December to fill my January calendar with visits!
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
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Contacting Pastor Wendolyn:
Due to some occasional miscues to request Pastoral Care concerns, the following steps are recommended to ensure the request is documented. Even if you have verbally mentioned your need to Pastor Wendolyn, we want to ensure that no one is overlooked.
-At a minimum, first call the office and leave a message with Debbie. Debbie will place a Pastoral Care card in Pastor’s office mail box for follow up.
-Although not required, you are also encouraged, if you desire, to follow up with a text to my cell phone (609-286-4533). If you send an email, it is likely to get "buried" or missed and no response provided.
-Lastly, if there is a critically urgent need and you can’t immediately get in touch with me, please call (or text) my husband, Pastor Eric at 609-286-8972.
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Pastor's Office Hours:
Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Thursdays from 12:00 Noon 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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Special December Services
At Lord Of Life
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Children's Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 18th,
During The 10:00 AM Service
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"Blue Christmas" Service
Wednesday, December 21st At 7:00 PM
When ‘joy’ is hard to find…
and it doesn’t feel like the ‘most wonderful time of the year’…
Many people assume that this season of red and green means that grief, sorrow, loneliness, anxiety, & depression disappear,
but no sugar-coating takes that pain away. Job loss, divorce, chronic disease, or other challenges cause us to ache. We need God more than ever.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Come and gather in a worship service that seeks the deeper hope and joy that God offers in the midst of hurt or hopelessness. In the darkness of the ‘Longest Night’ of the year, we will light candles, gather in prayer, and ask God to come and be with us.
All are welcome; please invite those in your circle who may need a healing time like this.
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Christmas Eve Services
Saturday, December 24th
Family Christmas Eve Service: 3:00 PM
Christmas Eve Services of Holy Communion and Candlelight: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
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Christmas Day Service
Sunday, December 25th
At 10:00 AM
We will celebrate Christmas with an "informal" service. Holy Communion will be served.
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New Year's Weekend Services
Saturday, December 31st, And
Sunday, January 1st
Planning is still ongoing for services this weekend. Watch for the schedule of services in the weekly email that provides information about upcoming church services.
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Christmas Poinsettias
And
Dedications
We are taking orders for poinsettia plants that will be placed in our altar area and sanctuary for our Christmas services and season. They may be dedicated to a loved one or given as a thank offering. The cost of each plant is $10.00. Please see the display on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. Envelopes are there for you to use to make your purchase. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH!
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays, At 10:00 AM
BFF is held during our 10:00 AM church service following the children's sermon. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend!
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Breakfast Club
(Grades 4, 5 & 6)
Breakfast Club will not meet in December due to our Christmas Pageant rehearsals and performance. We will resume in January. All youth who are in grades 4 through 6 are welcome to attend.
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Christmas Pageant Practice
To All Youth Participants And Parents
Our annual Children's Christmas Pageant will take place during the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, December 18th. Practice for the Children's Christmas Pageant are scheduled on the following dates during the 10:AM service:
Sunday, December 4th
Sunday, December 11th
Please make a special effort to be at all!
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Nursery Volunteers
Sign Up
On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 10:00 AM Sunday church service. We need to have 2 persons for each date. Orientation training will be provided prior to your first assigned date. If you are able to help, sign up using the link below.
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www.lolfamilycorner.com
Please check out our Children, Youth, and Family website. It will be a resource for all things related to Children, Youth, and Families. To explore the website, Click Here.
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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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Wiley Ministry
Music Program
Today,
Thursday, December 1st,
At 10:00 AM
The first Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM, Lord Of Life presents a program of songs and scriptures to the Wiley residents in Marlton. The folks at Wiley are quite welcoming and it brings smiles to them. They look forward to seeing us each month. Today, we will have a Christmas themed program for them.
If you would like to participate by either singing or reading in any of these presentations, please contact Janell Reich. You do not have to commit to every month. Only 4 masked performers are permitted, but we can take turns attending.
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Time For Talents
Friday, December 2nd,
At 10:00 AM
Everything Christmas
We will be working on “Everything Christmas!” There will be decorations, gift tags, and greeting cards to make. A variety of fun and easy techniques will be available: painting wood and ceramic ornaments, watercolor, stamping, leaf printing, stencils, coloring pages, and paper cutting greeting cards. Come enjoy a time of fellowship, creativity and a devotional
time, too.
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Lutheran Social Ministries
Service Day
Monday, December 12th,
At 10:00 AM
Please come join the fun and fellowship as we decorate wooden pieces for gifts to shut-ins. Decoupage is easy and anyone can do it. All materials will be provided.
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Book Club
Tuesday, December 13th,
At 1:00 PM
The Christmas Pearl
by Dorothea Benton Frank
Set in Charleston, South Carolina, this irresistible gem is filled with Frank’s trademark Southern wit and charm and generous servings of Gullah magic from her own childhood. With humor and irrepressible heart, she captures not only the Low Country’s unique culture but, more importantly, the universal longings, joys, and hopes the holiday season brings.
There are 12 copies available in the Burlington County Library system. The link below provides information from the library.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, December 14th,
At 12:30 PM
The Shamong Diner
The December Lunch Bunch will be held at the Shamong Diner on Rt. 206 south. Come for some good eats and holiday fellowship! All are welcome and bring a friend as well! A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. Contact Barbara Wagner if you have any questions. A link to her email is below.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, December 27th,
At 1:00 PM
Historic Smithville Park
(Weather Permitting!)
We are meeting at parking lot adjacent to the mansion at 803 Smithville Rd, Eastampton Township. Our plan is to stroll the grounds, view the outside holiday decorations, and walk as far as the group desires. Please contact Janell if you have any questions.
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Photos From Our November Events |
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Lutheran Social Ministries Project
Left To Right:
Front Row: Penny Miller, Marilyn Swing, and Sue Dreisbach
Back Row: Janell Reich, Trish Macri, Bettie Lohman, Joan Roberts, and Joan's friend, Laura Houston
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Time For Talents
Left: Completed cards
Right: Marilyn Swing working on her project
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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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December Events
Tuesday December 6th: We will be bringing a Christmas dinner to Bridge Of Peace. The menu is centered around ham and macaroni and cheese. We can use food or monitary donations. We will be collecting mittens, gloves, socks, and winter hats again. We will be making up goody bags again so if you have any leftover Halloween candy that you do not want, we will be happy to take it! We will also including granola bars and fruit bars in the bags. You can leave any donated items for the bags in the church kitchen. Mark them for "BOP."
Friday, December 9th: This is the date for our annual Women's Ministry Christmas gathering. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. We will be doing our Christmas ornament exchange, too! Buy an ornament in the $5.00 to $10.00 range, wrap it, and bring it to the gathering.
Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th: We will be holding a sale. We are looking for people who have a special talent to donate goods we can sell: jams, candy, homemade ornaments, cakes, pies, cookies (bagged in quantity of 6), or anything else you can think of. If you can help with this, please let me know. We are trying to keep it less stressful then making up cookie trays. We will sell them following the church services. The money will go into the Womens's Ministry account so we can be able to help other organizations or churches.
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If you questions regarding Women's Ministry, please contact Betty Mastrillo.
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"Spare A Square" Faith Development Center
Roof Replacement Campaign
Dear Lord of Life members,
Many of you remember when we planned to add the Faith Development Center (FDC) to our church building. It became our education wing and holds 4 classrooms, a kitchen, bathroom with showers, and lots of storage space. Newer members might have attended our FDC renaming ribbon-cutting in May of 2022. Long-time members, do you remember the fund-raising that went on and the construction of the actual building by our own members? The raising of funds and rafters brought us together to do something amazing for our church community. We got to live out our Baptismal verse from Matthew 5:16 - “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Now, we need your help again. The front roof of the FDC that holds the solar panels is in need of repair. The plywood has warped, causing leaks in the building. We have obtained estimates and the whole job will cost a little under $40,000 dollars. While we have saved for such an occasion, we are asking you to
consider contributing to lighten the load of this Lord of Life financial burden.
Please consider donating to “Spare A Square.” A Square of shingles costs $50. You can use your regular church envelopes or just a plain envelope to enclose your check. Please designate the contribution for "Spare A Square." You can place your envelope in the collection plate during the church services or mail it to the church office. Whatever you can contribute would be greatly appreciated. The roof repairs will start as soon as the contractor's schedule allows, so soon you will get to see what our Stewardship campaign told us to expect: Grace in Action!
Thank you for your generosity!
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December Happenings
At
Grace Place Preschool
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This month, we will have Christmas as our theme. The children will hear bible stories and participate in activities centering around the celebration of Jesus' birth. There will be a special Christmas celebration with the children and their families on December 23rd. We will then have our Christmas break and resume our classes on January 2nd. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
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Grace Place Information
For more information, please email the Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot, or phone 609-268-2756.
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Church Library Is Open!
The Lord Of Life Church Library is newly organized and available for use! New titles are regularly being added, and we have books in a variety of subjects including Christian Studies, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Christian, Children's Picture and Chapter Books, Holiday, and more! Just browse, read and return! The collection includes a set of children’s VeggieTales DVDs as well.
The library is located next to the church office and can be entered from the hallway by the door next to the church member mailboxes. Just come in, browse, and pick out a book or two. Return them when finished reading. There is no charge or donation required, just your interest.
We are accepting book donations! Please bring books, labeled for the library, to church, and we will be happy to add them to the shelves.
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Soup Ministry
If you make a meal or soup and have leftovers, please consider donating them. We are asking you to store food in a disposable deli container, label the contents, and place it in the freezer in the church kitchen. The food will be distributed to those of the congregation who are in need.
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Lap Robes Made
And Donated
Seven more lap robes were made by Lord Of Life members and have been donated to the Samaratin Hospice. Thanks to all who produced these wonderful gifts!
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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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Helping Hands Ministry
Wednesday, December 28th,
At 9:30 AM
(For The Christian Caring Center)
Helping Hands is a monthly ministry to make sandwiches for the homeless served by Christian Caring Center. It meets the last Wednesday of each month. We form an assembly line and make over 200 sandwiches in an hour. Jobs are easy – putting meat and cheese in a roll, placing sandwiches in a baggie, counting the sandwiches, and putting them in a grocery bag. Everyone gets a small, easy task and a lot gets done quickly while we share some time together. We keep everyone safe by wearing gloves and masks, spacing ourselves, and venting the room. All are invited to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Winter Hats, Mittens,
And Gloves For
Bridge Of Peace
Women's Ministry will be collecting these items and bringing them to Bridge Of Peace in December. Watch for more details in the Sunday church bulletins and during church service announcements.
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Christmas Gift Collection
To Benefit The Christian Caring Center
Saturday, November 19th - Sunday, December 11th
We are collecting unwrapped generic gifts such as:
Board games
Art kits
PJ’s
Hats & Gloves
Watches
Hygiene Gift Boxes
Teen Sized Hooded Sweatshirts
Gift cards from Amazon, Target & Walmart
Also for the Christmas collection, we will have pouches available for people to fill with personal care items: travel sized shampoo and conditioner, tooth brushes, tooth paste, disposable razors, soap, wash cloths or disposable cloths such as Wet Ones, box of Band Aids and antibiotic lotion (A package of like items, like disposable razors, can be split for placement into multiple pouches).
Gifts can be placed in the church entryway. There will be a collection box in the Narthex for gift cards
Thank you for your generosity!
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Thankgiving Baskets Thank You From The Christian Caring Center
Our donations of food baskets were gratefully received by those at the Christian Caring Center. Church member Jim Ernst helped to deliver them and was asked to give all our donors a message from them. Here it is:
"Once again, the Christian Caring Center was amazed and so thankful for all the foods donated by LOL members. I gave the Gift Cards to the director Madelyn's daughter, Heather, and she even signed the "Gift Card" note you gave me, as a receipt, offering her deep thanks and appreciation. She was so very pleased with everything. Peace, Jim"
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Christian Caring Center News
The Christian Caring Center publishes a monthly newsletter for all to read. The link below can be used to access it.
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
MORE stands for Modular Organic Regenerative Environments. The group is 100% funded by recycled athletic shoes, keeping them out of landfills. Donated shoes are sold to participating vendors in developing countries. Proceeds regenerate forests and jump start small farming co-ops in needy regions. This creates retail jobs while stimulating free enterprise. MORE provides basic supplies, tools, seeds (fruit-bearing mango, papaya, avocado and income producing mahogany), and agroforestry training to poor farming families, school children and rural villages.
You can contribute your used sneakers or athletic shoes by placing them in the collection box located in the church entryway. Please sneaker-type used footware only, no dress or other shoes.
To learn more about the organization, click on the link below.
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Tabernacle Tree Lighting
Friday, December 2nd,
At 7:00 PM
The annual Tabernacle Tree lighting will take place once again this year at Town Hall. Pastor Wendolyn will provide the invocation, and Lord Of Life will have a booth at the event. Hear songs from the township school choruses and enjoy some light refreshments. Children will be able to have a visit with Santa.
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A Good Time...
Was had by all who came out for Advent Family Night. Twenty-six members and guests of all ages, made a holiday craft.
Thank you to all who came and for finding time to bake cookies. Twenty boxes of cookies were packed for our shut in members. They will be delivered in December.
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Wednesdays Away
December 7th
If you are looking for a time of spiritual renewal, the Cross Roads staff will, once again, offer an opportunity throughout the year with their Wednesdays Away program. Our time together includes prayer and conversation, led by a spiritual director and focusing on a different spiritual practice or theme each month. These retreats are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. Attend one or attend all—and be sure to invite friends to join you.
We are excited to share that we will return to offering in-person gatherings for the 2022-2023 season. Each retreat will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in person at Cross Roads (check-in will begin at 9:30 AM). The cost is $50 per in-person gathering (includes lunch). Out of love for our community and in response to the current pandemic, we have established the following protocols for the in-person Wednesdays Away sessions: participants must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination as well as negative results from a COVID test taken within 72 hours of the event date. For more information and to register, click on the link below.
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NOT JUST A SUMMER CAMP
Summers are so much fun at Cross Roads, but when leaves begin to change color and colder weather settles in, our doors remain open year-round for events, programs and retreats.
Recently, Cross Roads has hosted some amazing, impactful groups for their gatherings and have enjoyed learning, growing and spending time in community with everyone.
For information about our upcoming events or retreats, click on the link below.
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Now Hiring Summer Staff
Cross Roads is accepting applications for its 2023 summer staff. Help make a difference in the lives of children and youth a transformational and rewarding job. Gain valuable career and life skills while having fun at camp. Use the link below to learn more about open positions and age requirements.
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Stewardship Update:
Grace In Action
Thank you to all church members who have returned their Estimate Of Sharing Cards (EOS) for your 2023 pledge! There are still some outstanding EOS cards and we hope anyone who has yet to return them will do so as soon as possible. As part of the financial planning process for 2023, the information from the EOS cards is vital. Thank you for your continuing support of Lord Of Life and its Mission and Ministry!
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News From Our Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 6th, at 7:00 PM. At this meeting, the Committee will review the spending plan. Recommendations will be sent to the Church Council for their December 12th meeting.
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The A, B, C's
Of December
In the last month of the year, there are many wonderful things happening at Lord of Life.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
A. Attend - and bring your energy that lifts others up!
Friday, December 2nd, from 7:00-8:00 PM, the lighting of the Tabernacle Christmas tree at the municipal building on Carranza Rd, where Pastor Wendolyn will be offering the invocation and Lord Of Life will host a crafting booth.
Friday, December 9th - Women’s Ministry Christmas gathering, bring an appetizer/dessert and ornament.
Sunday, December 11th - Christmas Caroling - leave Lord Of Life together at 11:00 AM.
Sunday, December 18th - Annual Christmas Pageant during the 10:00 AM service.
Wednesday, Dec 21st at 7:00 PM - Blue Christmas service for those who are grieving or “blue” during this season.
Saturday, Dec 24th - 3 festive services:
3:00 PM for family, 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM traditional service with candlelight.
Sunday, Dec 25th – 10:00 AM Carol sing and Communion service.
B. Bring food for the hungry
Use the shopping cart in the Narthex for donations. We are also still collecting pop top cans and food for the Bridge of Peace food pantry. Powdered milk is always needed. We are the only congregation left supporting the Bridge Of Peace food pantry. Please help!
We are also collecting socks, hats and gloves that will be brought over to Bridge of Peace on Dec 6. Please leave those items in the kitchen marked BOP.
Giving Tree - tags and bring it back by Dec 11-the day we Christmas carol.
C. Contribute to end-of-year giving and the 2023 spending plan.
Please do your best to meet (or exceed) your planned giving in 2022.
If you have not already turned in your pink EOS card for 2023, it is not too late.
We are currently working on the expenses - what we call the spending plan of the church for 2023.
While giving has gone down over the past 4 years, expenses have not; we are anticipating a shortfall against our spending plan (expenses) for 2022 by around $65,000. This will be offset by the covid relief money we were able to acquire, but there ends our cushion. That being said, with all the activities going on in the church, with new members entering our midst, we are looking forward to a great month of giving in December. Help our congregation fulfill its mission to proclaim God’s love to one another and to the world. And hear us at Lord Of Life
as we say “THANK YOU for your continued support!”
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2023
Offering Envelopes
Now Available
The offering envelope boxes for 2023 are available for pick up in the church Narthex. They can be obtained before and after all services or if you are in the building during the week. If you only give electronically and do not use your envelopes, please place your box of envelopes in the basket labeled, "Do Not Use Envelopes" which will be on the table.
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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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December Birthdays
Dec. 3: Betty Mastrillo and Joseph Thomas
Dec. 4: Kelsey Snodgrass
Dec. 5: Matthew Schmid
Dec. 7: Alexandra Scheuermann and Robert Urban
Dec. 8: Lucille Grosser and Grayson Pickard
Dec. 9: Kathryn Adamson, Barbara Ma, and Leeland Rogers
Dec. 10: Linda Baechler
Dec. 11: Nicole Schwab-Sarraf
Dec. 13: Devon Moll and Lauren Sander
Dec. 14: Barbara Blackman
Dec. 15: Tyler Kermoade
Dec. 16: Jack Kronenberger
Dec. 18: Joseph Steff III
Dec. 19 Austin Schmid
Dec. 20: Lee Jennings
Dec. 21: Laura Evans
Dec. 22: Charlotte Ghegan, Gwendolyn Ghegan, Carol Koskela and
Wendolyn Trozzo
Dec. 23: Paul Horner
Dec. 24: Keith Williams
Dec. 25: Heather Vernier
Dec. 26: Jodi Shover
Dec. 27: Chason Jervis and John McMichael
Dec. 28: Andrew Roppoli
Dec. 29: Austin O'Brien and Benjamin Schaeffer
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December Wedding Anniversaries
Dec. 6: Patty & Giovanni DeCristofaro
Dec. 14: Sue & Leo Michaleski
Dec. 29: Helena & Frank Humphreys
Dec. 31: Lori &Tyler Kermoade
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December Baptismal Anniversaries
Dec. 2: Noel Quinn
Dec. 3: Amy Jervis and Bob Quinn
Dec. 4: Kevin Shover, Rachel Shover, and William Shover III
Dec. 6: Joe Batten and Marie Lamb
Dec. 7: Elizabeth Blair and Cameron Buchler
Dec. 8: Robert Barnes
Dec. 18: Sean McMichael
Dec. 21: Daniel Millere
Dec. 22: Dawn Heinrich
Dec. 24: Jake Steinhour
Dec. 25: Chuck Bubeck
Dec. 26: Brook Steinhour
Dec. 29: Kylie Steinhour and Tina Steinhour
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LifeLines Ending Song:
Our ending song is an upbeat version of ELW #251. The hymn is based on The Magnifcat found in Luke 1:46-56. Mary has been told that she will give birth to our Savior. She then speaks these words. This version is sung much faster than it normally would be during a church service. The tune is Kingsfold, which is an old folk tune said to date back to the Middle Ages. It is used as the music in three other ELW hymns: #412 - Come, Join The Dance Of Trinity, #611 - I Hear The Voice Of Jesus Say, and #636 - How Small Our Span Of Life.
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"And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.' "
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Seasons Wishes:
To all our readers: Have a fulfilling Advent Season, a Blessed and Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! We'll be back on January 1, 2023 with the next edition of LifeLines.
Jim
James J. Cuviello, LifeLines Editor
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Next LifeLines:
The next issue of LifeLines will be published on:
Sunday, January 1st
Please Submit News For This Edition By Saturday, December 26th
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