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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MISSED A LIFELINES?
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From The Pastor's Desk...
Greetings in the name of our Lord!
One of the greatest lessons I have taken from our Tuesday night Zoom Bible study - one which all are invited to join in, for one session or for many - is the devotion of taking one verse or phrase and re-reading it several times, emphasizing a different word each time. For instance, this Sunday Feb. 21st, in worship we will hear the words of God in Genesis 9:15, "I will remember my covenant."
To let that verse sink in, try re-reading it like this:
I will remember my covenant...
I WILL remember my covenant...
I will REMEMBER my covenant...
I will remember MY covenant...
I will remember my COVENANT...
I find that with each re-reading, the power of the verse grows. I would invite you to use the burlap crosses (available 24/7 in the box outside of Church), and pull one string off each time you read a focus verse with the different emphases. I will share different verses that you can use on our Facebook page, or you can choose from Sunday's readings or your own favorite verses. As we journey with God this Lent, the Word of God is our guiding light, our cleared path, our walking staff, and our faithful companion.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
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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Join Us For Our Sunday
Virtual Church 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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Tuesday, February 23rd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pastor will administer Communion to individuals and families at the church. You will be able to receive the sacrament outside or inside the building. All are welcome!
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Lent At Lord Of Life
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Midweek Lenten Video Devotions
Beginning on Wednesday, February 24th, a weekly devotional will be posted on our YouTube Channel every Wednesday morning (and available throughout the day) during Lent. The link to our YouTube site is below.
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Lenten Devotional Booklet
Our devotional booklet, "The Road Back to God", is available to pick up here at the church. They can be found in a plastic container which is located on the front steps of the church.
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Burlap Crosses
Also in the plastic container are burlap crosses for use during Lent. Pull off one strand of burlap fiber each day during Lent to symbolize that our sins are unraveled by Christ's sacrifice for us.
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Youth Lent-stagram Project
Will YOU Be A Sponsor?
Our 6th to 12th grade youth will be following a calendar for Lent that combines Instagram (social media) with Lent (spiritual growth). Each day adult leaders will engage with youth through this online format, and we are encouraging the youth to post for their own expression as well as learning to share their Christian witness with one another. To further encourage them, we are inviting adults to "sponsor" one or more days on the calendar. We began on Ash Wednesday and will continue through Wednesday, March 31 which is the day before Holy Thursday. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE INTERNET/APPS TO PARTICIPATE!
You would sponsor one or more days by offering to give a minute in prayer or a quarter for every time a youth engages on the Lord Of Life Youth Instagram Page. The youth chose where funds/prayers are to be directed and that was shared by Ash Wednesday, February 17th. So if 3 youths post, and 5 others give a heart to someone's post, that would be $2 OR 8 minutes of prayer. We can't predict how many will post, and sponsors would be on an honor system. We will share a calendar that has the first names of each person who is sponsoring that day, and we can have multiple sponsors for each day. To sign up, please email the church office (lordlife@lordlife.us) or call the church office (609-286-0262) with either the number of day(s) you want to sponsor or any special date(s) you would like to sponsor between now and March 31st. After your date, you will be notified of that day's number of posts, with sponsored monies to be shared at Church OR prayers completed by the end of April.
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Tuesday, February 23rd At 7:00 PM
Our discussion of the book, "Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word" by Rick Warren, continues. The next session will be held on Tuesday night, February 23rd at 7:00 PM. The study will center around Chapter 7, Word Study, and the Celebrate with focus on the word "covenant". The ZOOM link is provided below and can be used for this and future sessions. Feel free to join whether you have been able to get the book or not!
If you have any questions, contact Janell Reich by email. A link is provided below.
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The Lenten Season
Lent is a time during the church calendar when we practice spiritual disciplines. Lent begins Ash Wednesday and continues for 40 days. This Lenten Season, each youth will receive a Lent-stagram calendar and burlap cross to use as they journey through Lent. We encourage all youth to check our instagram (@lolyouth4) to see our daily posts and participate in the daily activities.
This year, our younger children and families are going to go through Lent together using a calendar. We will read the Bible and do activities to help us remember what Jesus did for us. We encourage you to color Flat Jesus and bring him with you to the events listed on his back so we can see where Jesus has gone with you.
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Bible, Faith, And Fellowship (BFF),
February Happenings:
BFF will continue online via Google Classroom. Sessions will be on Sundays during rest of February and the first two Sundays in March. Starting Sunday, March 21st, we will meet at the church for that session and for ones that follow.
We will begin our Lenten lessons, "24 Hours that Changed the World," on Sunday, February 21st, and that will run through Palm Sunday. If you need the code to access the event, please email Breanne. A link to her email is at the end of this article.
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@LOLyouth4
Youth! Check out our Youth Instagram page, @LOLyouth4, during Lent for our daily Lent-stagram postings. It's going to be a great way to be connected and work through Lent.
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Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for Youth Group and BFF. If you are willing to serve in either of these important ministries, please contact Breanne Tomlinson by email.
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If you have any questions or are able to volunteer, please email Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
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Grace Place News
From Director Deborah DeMarco
February At The Grace Place
February is going to be a fun month at the Grace Place! The children will learn new letters, numbers, and a color and shape. All of the classes will continue with name writing, phonics, math, science experiments, Chapel Time, and Circle Time. Our themes for this month are: Volcanoes, Valentine's Day, Dental Health Month, and Dinosaurs.
Below are photos from some of our activities:
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Chapel Time With Pastor Wendolyn
Our story on February 4th was about Zacchaeus the tax collector meeting Jesus. Read Luke 19:1-10 to see what the children learned!
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We are accepting registrations for our 2021-2022 program which begins in September. To enroll your child or to get more information, please contact the Director, Deborah DeMarco. A link to her email is below at the end of the article.
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Substitute Aides And Teachers
Substitute aides and teachers are needed! If you are interested, please reach out to Deborah by email (A link is below.). A high school diploma is needed to substitute as an aide, and 64 college credits are needed to substitute as a teacher.
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A February 19th Update From Janell Reich
Our February 8th ZOOM Program For Our Friends At Cambridge Senior Living:
Although in-person contact is still not possible, our Lord Of Life Adult Ministry continues to serve our church members and friends who reside at Cambridge Senior Living through a monthly Zoom program of music, prayers, verses and poems. Our February virtual "visit" was held on February 8th, and all who participated enjoyed the event! The photo below is of LOL church member, Fred Wilfrid, as he watches the program in his room.
The next program is scheduled for Monday, March 8th. If you would like to participate, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach by email. Links to their emails are at the end of the article.
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Two Events Rescheduled!
Book Club, New Date,
Tuesday, February 23rd:
The Book Club session has been changed to
Tuesday, February 23rd at 1 PM. We will discuss "Love Is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times" by Bishop Michael Curry.
If you are interested in being a part of the group, please contact Janell so that she can provide you the ZOOM code for the session. A link to her email is below.
Creative Folks Gathering Will Now Meet On Thursday, March 4th:
Our gathering has been postponed until, Thursday, March 4th at 2:00 PM. We will meet via ZOOM for a time of fellowship and support and a chance to show each other what we have been working on - whether it is sewing, art or a craft. Watch for an email which will provide the ZOOM link. If you have any questions, contact Janell. Her email link is below.
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Other Events In 2021:
Some plans for this year include a "Tea Time" (via ZOOM), a Game Day, and a Winter Walk. Please feel free to suggest other activities to me by email (an email link is below). All ideas are welcome! Announcements of Adult Ministry events will be forthcoming in future LifeLines, so keep tuned in for them!
If you have questions about Adult Ministry, email Janell Reich. A link is provided below.
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Join The Lord Of Life:
Meals For Members Ministry
Occasionally, a church member or family has a temporary need for which Lord Of Life has given them support by providing dinner meals. It might be an illness, recovering from surgery, a house fire, or readjusting a lifestyle due to a death of a family member.
We currently have a few individuals who are a part of the group, but we can use additional support. The more members that can be involved, the fewer meals will be needed to be prepared by one individual or household. Normally, the meal is prepared and delivered to either the home of whom we are supporting or the church on the day it will be eaten.
Please consider joining us in this ministry! If you want to be included, contact the church office by phone (609-268-0262) or email ( lordlife@lordlife.us).
Thank you everyone for your anticipated support!
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Partners In Mission:
Our Regular Collection Continues
BOP food pantry is in need of canned soups (for the colder weather), cans of tuna or chicken, along with the regular items (Parmalot, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, etc.). Our collection container remains located outside the LOL church kitchen entrance, and there is a collection cart in the church entryway.
Thank you everyone for your support!
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Partners In Mission:
We Continue Our Support Of
The CCC
Our regular collection is ongoing, and your support is greatly appreciated. During the winter months, blankets and heavy clothing will be in need. Hand operated can openers and canned food with pull tabs are especially welcomed. Please use the blue container outside the kitchen doorway or the cart in the church entryway for your donations.
Thank you for your support!
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Free On-Line Concert
Save The Date!
The National Lutheran Choir is excited to announce their 2021 Winter Virtual Program: Hope Lives! It will premier on Sunday, March 14th, at 5:00 PM Eastern time.
The program is free and can be accessed on the National Lutheran Choir website. The link to this site is provided at the end of the article.
Join singers of the National Lutheran Choir and guest artists, the Keith Hampton Singers & Friends, in a virtual hymn festival. We will sing well-known hymns that highlight the joy of an ever-growing hope, and new hymns that speak to our time, inviting all people to sing in joy together "...as all the world in wonder echoes shalom".
For more information, please contact Rick Krause by email (a link is below).
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Dedications:
Communion Bread & Wine,
Sanctuary Lamp, And Flowers
Just a reminder to all church members that our sign up sheets for dedications are available. If you wish to have a loved one honored or remembered, or if you wish to offer thanks to God, please sign up. To do so, contact our Church Secretary, Debbie Chromeck, by calling the church office (609-268-0262).
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Communion will remain using the individual Communion Kits until Covid restrictions are lifted. A new dedication will occur each month. The cost is $25.
Sanctuary lamp dedications are also monthly and the cost is $25. The sanctuary lamp remains lighted during the times of virtual-only services.
There will be no flower dedications during Lent and no flowers will be purchased for the altar during the time we use virtual-only services. Once in-house services begin, they will be available. Flower dedications are weekly and cost $25.
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Register Now For
Summer Camp 2021
Registration for all Cross Roads summer camp programs for youth and families is now open! You can find the schedule, program descriptions, and more information on the Cross Roads website.
You can also register to attend an upcoming Summer Camp Question & Answer Session with the Cross Roads staff. The next session is tomorrow, Saturday, February 20th. Other sessions will be held in the upcoming months as well.
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More News From Cross Roads
Now Hiring: Summer Staff
Cross Roads is looking for trustworthy and creative young adults to help serve our Cross Roads community this summer as counselors and support staff members. Learn more and apply on the Cross Roads website by using the link below.
Wednesdays Away- March 3rd
The next Wednesdays Away gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd. The theme is "Called to Be Water Bearers" and will be led by Wendy Abrahamson. The retreat is from 10:00 AM to noon on Zoom, and the cost is $10. Register for this or other retreats on the Cross Roads website. A link is provided below.
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Project LOL:
Furnace Replacement
Church Council maintenance coordinator, Craig Baechler, has reported that the contractor has begun "pre-staging" materials needed in the upcoming furnace replacement project. Some necessary items have been brought to the church building and more will follow. It is hoped that the actual replacement will begin shortly.
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CVS And Rite Aid Pharmacies To Offer Vaccinations
Some CVS and Rite Aid Pharmacies will provide Covid-19 vaccine innoculations. At this point, the Tabernacle CVS is the only location in our area offering the vaccination. There are several Rite Aid stores in Burlington County that will offer the vaccine. For more information, click on the links below.
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A Message From The Burlington County Health Department
Once a person has signed up on the Virtua.org/vaccine website, the Mega-Site Coordinator suggested to download the My Chart App for your cell phone or iPad or electronic device of your choice. (Search for "Virtua Health Connect" in your App Store. My Chart is accessed from the Virtua Health Connect App.). You select Virtua as your health system to received notices via text or email when cancelled appointments are re-loaded back into the appointment system. Openings as well as the amount of appointments are increasing weekly.
When an appointment comes up, you can quickly go to the link they send you to pick a time. You do not need to be a patient of Virtua or have an invitation from a Virtua doctor.
The Mega-Site does have special procedures in place to address the needs of developmentally delayed, dementia, autistic, etc. persons. They serve many people with mobility challenges and provide the person with a wheelchair and assistant if needed. They have accommodated stretcher patients with no problem. The Virtua website provides a video of a walk-through of the site. There is also information about signing up for an appointment.
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Toll-Free Hot Line And On-Line Form
Do you need help with vaccine registration? Check out the information in the link below from the NJ Covid-19 Information Hub.
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For more COVID-19 related information, use the link below to the December 18, 2020 LifeLines issue for the article that will provide websites, agency phone numbers, and more.
Other information can be found in the last several issues of LifeLines. Use the links provided to access previous LifeLines in the left column of this issue within the "Missed A LifeLines?" section.
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Additional news on COVID-19 and the vaccine will appear in future issues of the LifeLines as it becomes available.
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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) and Simply Giving remains in place.
Offerings can also be made via a secure website and cell phone app. More information about these 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
Feb. 19: Raymond Kucklinca and David Lamb
Feb. 20: Deborah Donahue and Barbara Harbora
Feb. 21: Carlie Wright
Feb. 22: Sherri Adamson, Juliana Bellina, Abigail Gibboni,
Kristy Godfrey, and Deb Snodgrass
Feb. 24: Koben Kermoade
Feb. 25: Erin Gordon, Amanda Markelwith, Shawn Nardi,
Connie Stevens, and Ellen Wilen
Feb. 26: Michelle Nisula
Feb. 27: Fran Jones
Feb. 28: Candice Buchler and Ken Hartman
Mar. 2: John DeAngelis and Tara Shover
Mar. 3: Grace Grosser and Marlies Patterson
Mar. 4: Kris Gordon
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Feb. 20: Connie & Rick Stevens (Celebrating 50 Years!)
Feb. 21: Karen & John Lupnacca (Celebrating 40 Years!)
Feb. 23: Patricia & William Andrews (Celebrating 58 Years!)
Mar. 3: Susan & Douglas Ogilvie
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Feb. 19: Laura Evans
Feb. 20: Olivia Prouse, Scott Rinck, and Michael Sunbury
Feb. 21: Colin Curl and Tammy Miller
Feb. 23: Bonnie Horner
Feb. 24: Steve Edgerton, Marge Finley, John McMichael,
and Pat Rehberger
Feb. 28: Tyler Kermoade
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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:
Here is a contemporary version of ELW hymn, #319, the first hymn in the Lent section of the book. It has a different tune with an Irish-like sound. The words are different, as well, but are provided so you can sing along. Enjoy!
"O Lord, throughout these forty days you prayed and kept the fast; inspire repentance for our sin, and free us from our past."
Verse One, ELW #319
(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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