Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Advent 2021
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Issue Of: December 17, 2021
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And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."
Luke 1:46-47 NRSV
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Coffee Hour
Sundays
9:15 AM-10:00 AM
Coffee Hour is held in Fellowship Hall between our two Sunday services. Join us for coffee, tea, and some treats!
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Schedule For Services
Saturday, December 18th - Sunday, January 2nd
(Our Regular Service Schedule Will Return On
The Weekend Of January 8th & 9th)
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Advent Week 4 Services
Saturday, December 18th, 5:00 PM
Holden Evening Prayer Service
Cookie Sale Following The Service
Sunday, December 19th, 8:30 AM
Traditional Service
Cookie Sale Following The Service
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Sunday, December 19th
10:00 AM Sevice
Children's Christmas Pageant
As part of our Prayer, Praise, And Thanksgiving Service, our youth will be presenting a special program! The cookie sale will continue following the service.
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“Blue” Christmas Service
Monday, December 20th
2:00 PM And 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.
If you need babysitting (free) to be provided, please RSVP and it will be arranged. Email Pastor Wendolyn at: pastor@lordlife.us
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Christmas Eve Services
Friday, December 24th
Children/Family Service
3:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
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Saturday, December 25th
5:00 PM
Christmas Day Service
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Saturday,
January 1st
No Service On New Year's Day
At Lord Of Life
An on-line service will be available from ELCA NJ Synod at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A link to their website is below.
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Sunday, January 2nd
Services will be held at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Holy Communion will NOT be available at these services.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
In December I often find myself seeing the drastic comparisons between the words that the world uses and those words used by the Church. “Pageant,” for instance, is usually a contest for the prettiest person, or a show that is over-the-top with pageantry. But for us, it’s little children telling us a story about a baby in a barn. “Save” usually means a way to spend more money, but for us it’s God’s defining action. “Presents” seem to be the main focus, when for us “Presence” is all we can ask for or imagine. Lights and ornaments compete to catch our eyes, when our favorite moment of light is often a quiet candlelit hymn, and we realize that we are the ornaments that will point others toward the truth and joy of Christmas.
As these words take on surprising meaning through worshipping our newborn King, may this season bring you surprises that give you delight or soothe your spirit as you see God at work in the Word-Made-Flesh, Emmanuel, God-With-Us.
Awaiting Christ,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation
is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
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The Children's Christmas Pageant is this coming weekend, Sunday, December 19th, during our 10:00 AM service! Also, join us for Coffee Hour before the service starting at 9:15 AM in Fellowship Hall. |
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Pastor 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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Pastor Delivering The Children's Message on Sunday, December 5th
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Resuming:
Tuesday January 4th, At 7:00 PM
And
Wednesday, January 5th, at 11:00 AM
Both evening and daytime Bible Study will be held each week in Fellowship Hall. We will be using Breaking the Code, Revised Edition by Bruce Metzger for these sessions. This is a 6 week study using a DVD.
The Book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike the casual reader as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. Breaking the Code, Revised Edition provides a trustworthy guide to the rich symbolism of this important biblical book. Noted biblical scholar Bruce M. Metzger presents the fruits of solid scholarship in a non-academic style. This revised edition includes updates based on current biblical research, as well as additional teaching from author and respected New Testament scholar David deSilva.
This link below has videos with information about the study.
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Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 19th
10:00 AM Service
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Confirmation Overnight "Lock Inn"
Saturday, December 18th, 5:00 PM
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays At 10:00 AM
Come join us for BFF on Sundays during our 10:00 AM service. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend.
There will be no BFF on Sunday, December 26th. Our program will resume in January, 2022.
BFF Volunteers Welcome!
We are looking for volunteers to help with our BFF program. If you are an adult or older youth and willing to help, please reach out to Breanne.
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Breakfast Club
(Grades 5 & 6)
Sundays At 9:15 AM
There will be no Breakfast Club on Sunday, December 26th, but we will be hosting Coffee Hour on that day following the 10:00 AM service.
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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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December 17th Update From Janell Reich
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Happy Birthday Pastor!
Wednesday, December 22nd
11:00 AM - Noon
Join us in Fellowship Hall to celebrate Pastor Wendolyn's birthday. We will also recognize Pastor Eric's birthday, too! Light refreshments and, of course, birthday cake will be served.
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Black Run Preserve Devotion And Walk
Monday, December 27th
At 9:30 AM
Weather permitting, we will meet at 9:30 AM, Monday, December 27th at the Black Run Preserve in Evesham. Our meeting spot will be at the REI trail entrance. To get there, take Taunton Blvd. to Hopewell Rd. At Little Mill Country club, turn right on to Bortons Rd. Park at the end of the road. There is a sign up sheet at church or please let Janell know if you intend to join us. See you there!
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Wiley Outreach Ministry
"Songs of Joy"
Thursday, January 6th,
At 10:00 AM
We will be bringing a Christmas themed program to our friends at Wiley. If you have unwanted 2022 calendars or art supplies, Janell is collecting them for Wiley residents. If you are interested in participating in this session or others, please contact Janell.
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Time For Talents
Friday, January 7th,
At 10:00 AM
Time for Talents meets Friday, January 7th at 10:00 AM. A variety of winter themed art, craft and needle-work projects will be available.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day Of Service
Monday, January 17th,
At 10:00 AM
Lutheran Social Ministries will join us for a service project on Martin Luther King, Jr. day. We meet under the guidance of Beth Gebhart. She will provide projects for all ages and skill levels.
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Book Club
Tuesday, January 18th, 1:00 PM
We will be discussing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson at our January 18th meeting. There are 6 copies in the library, but it is a popular book. Maybe you want to request it now so that you have it by January. Here is a description:
In 1936, tucked deep into the woods of Troublesome Creek, KY, lives blue-skinned 19-year-old Cussy Carter, the last living female of the rare Blue People ancestry. The lonely young Appalachian woman joins the historical Pack Horse Library Project of Kentucky and becomes a librarian, riding across slippery creek beds and up treacherous mountains on her faithful mule to deliver books and other reading material to the impoverished hill people of Eastern Kentucky. Along her dangerous route, Cussy, known to the mountain folk as Bluet, confronts those suspicious of her damselfly-blue skin and the government's new book program. She befriends hardscrabble and complex fellow Kentuckians, and is fiercely determined to bring comfort and joy, instill literacy, and give to those who have nothing, a bookly respite, a fleeting retreat to faraway lands.
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A big THANK YOU to all who donated to Christian Caring Center during the holidays. Our Lord Of Life members are a wonderful and generous group!
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Photos From Our Time For Talents Event
On December 3rd
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The group painting angel gift cards, ceramic figurines and ornaments.
At Right: (L to R) Mary Stroup, Betty Anderson, Marilyn Swing.
Below Left: (L to R) Marilyn Swing, Betty Lohman, Floss Nicolas, Sara King, Mary Stroup
Below Right: Zelda the dog with our group
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Lutheran Services Ministries Outreach Project For
Journey Hospice, December 6th
Photo of our completed crafts.
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Photos From Our
Wheaton Outing,
December 10th
Left: Artisans at work
Bottom Left: A finished glass piece
Bottom Right: Pastor Wen, Cade Trozzo, Debbie Trozzo (Pastor's mother-in-law and Cade's grandma), and group leader, Janell Reich.
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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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Christmas Gathering
Tonight!
Friday, December 17th
At 6:00 PM
Our annual Christmas Gathering returns this year! We will be doing our ornament exchange once again. If you want to join in on this, buy an ornament, no more than $10.00, and wrap it. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share with everyone. Hopefully, we will have a game or 2! This year we will be wearing ugly Christmas sweaters (if you want), and we will take a vote on whose is the ugliest!
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Cookie Sale
Saturday And Sunday
December 18th and 19th
Women's Ministry will be holding a cookie sale the weekend of Dec. 18th and 19th at the end of all church services. The money collected from the cookie sale will go into the Womens Ministry account to be used for helping our church with church building repairs or upgrades.
Sara King and Linda Baechler will be in charge of this event. We will also need volunteers to put the cookie boxes together on Saturday morning December 18th. Please contact either Sara or Linda if you can participate. Links to their emails are below.
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If you have and questions about Women's Ministry, contact Betty Mastrillo. A link to her email is below.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
In America (ELCA)
Tornado Relief
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On the night of December 10th, a devastating outbreak of more than 30 tornadoes swept through six states. Kentucky was impacted the most, with more than 70 people reported dead. Homes and businesses were destroyed, including a candle factory in Mayfield, Ky. with persons still inside. More than 330,000 people were left without electricity across multiple states.
ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response is engaging with partners in the affected areas, including the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, to respond to immediate needs. Given the initial damage assessments, recovery will likely take years, and Lutheran Disaster Response is prepared to accompany survivors until the response is complete.
If you would like to contribute a monetary gift to the relief effort, you can make a contribution in two ways. You can donate electronically to Lutheran Disaster Response by using the link below:
Or you can donate to Lord Of Life with a memo on your check and church envelope designating "Tornado Relief." Your contribution envelope can be placed in the offering plate during the service or mailed to Lord Of Life.
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Ongoing Collection For
The Christian Caring Center
And
Bridge Of Peace
The outside blue and black collection containers have been removed. 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.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
At Lord Of Life
Monday, January 31st
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lord Of Life will host its first American Red Cross blood drive for 2022 on Monday, January 31st. Blood shortages continue to be prevalent, and your help is needed in providing "the gift of life." Use the link below to schedule your appointment. At this time, "walk-ins" are not permitted.
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Burlington County Mega-Site
Now Open
The Covid vaccination Mega-Site has reopened in the former AC Moore store in East Gate Mall. Initial Covid vaccinations and boosters are available. Limited walk-up vaccinations are available Tuesdays through Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment, a link is provided below. The address is 1190 Nixon Drive, Mt. Laurel, NJ. The center is open:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday and Friday: 1:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For more information, click on the link below to the Burlington County Health Department website.
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Vaccinations For Children
Ages 5 To 11
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible, following the authorization and recommendation of the vaccine by the FDA and CDC.
The pediatric Pfizer vaccine is administered as a two-dose vaccine, three weeks apart, at a lower dose than the dosage for those ages 12 and older.
Use the link provided below to find locations at which the vaccination is available. Look for those labeled, "Min. age: 5 years"
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Booster Vaccinations:
ALL Ages 16 Years And Older
ARE ELIGIBLE!
Everyone 16 years or older is now eligible for a booster shot at any vaccine location - as long as it has been at least six months after their last Pfizer or Moderna shot or at least two months after their one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot.
With the holidays approaching and the Delta variant continuing to impact the state, everyone eligible is encouraged to get booster shots.
Eligible individuals can get boosted with any of the three available vaccines, no matter which type they initially received.
For state-wide locations of booster vaccination sites, use the link below.
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2022 Contribution Envelopes Now Available
Church envelopes for next year have been placed on a table in the church Narthex. We ask all members to pick up your envelopes as soon as possible.
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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 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
Dec. 18: Joseph Steff III
Dec. 19 Austin Schmid
Dec. 20: Lee Jennings
Dec. 21: Laura Evans and Nolan Michaleski
Dec. 22: 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
Jan. 1: Charles Heinsinger, Renee Thomas, and Eric Trozzo
Jan. 2: Kaitlyn Heinrich
Jan. 3: Jean Butler and Jameson Schmauder
Jan. 4: Brett Steinhour
Jan. 5: James Cuviello
Jan. 6: Marian Hollenbeck and Nicky O'Neal
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Wedding Anniversaries
Dec. 29: Helena & Frank Humphreys
Dec. 31: Lori &Tyler Kermoade
Jan. 5: Kirsten & Harry Granfors (Celebrating 59 years!)
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Baptismal Anniversaries
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
Jan. 2: Monica Hollenbeck
Jan. 4: Tait Christianson
Jan. 5: Stephanie Drago
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From The Editors:
LifeLines Ending Song:
As we transition from Advent to Christmas, there is a hymn that is listed in our ELW as an Advent song, but it is one that we often sing during our Christmas Eve services to celebrate our Savior's birth. Here is hymn # 267. The Editors wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
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"...and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love!"
Verse 4, ELW Hymn #267
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Next LifeLines:
The next issue of LifeLines will be published on Friday, January 7th.
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