Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
The Time After Epiphany
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Issue Of: February 4, 2022
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"I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything."
Psalm 138:2 NRSV
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Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour has temporarily been suspended due to increased Covid diligence.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Oh, friends, I received the most wonderful compliment this morning. After leading Chapel time with our pre-schoolers, one of them raised her hand, and ever so politely, said, "You're the best Bible." Can you just feel your heart melt?
William J. Toms famously wrote: "Be careful how you live; you may be the only Bible people read." In Chapel, I explain the Bible is a book that tells us stories about God's love. That's an oversimplification, of course; the Bible is full of war and strife between nations and between siblings. Sometimes that complexity discourages us from opening the Bible, but we know that God's Spirit will bear us up as we seek God's love in the Holy Scriptures.
We also have community that helps people "dig in" to the Bible, whether in worship, youth ministry, or adult Bible study groups. In this continuing season of Epiphany, the season of light, may Scripture be illumined in your hearing and your sight. Be the best Bible you can be, trust God to guide you, and remember that the goal is not to be an encyclopedia of the Bible, but an example of God's love lived out wherever you are.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus."
Mother Theresa
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Pastor's 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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Tuesdays At 7:00 PM On ZOOM
And
Wednesdays At 11:00 AM
In Fellowship Hall
Bible Study continues in February. Tuesday sessions will be virtual at 7:00 PM, and will be using ZOOM (A link to the ZOOM sessions is provided below.). Wednesday sessions will be held in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM. (We will assure ventilation is provided to keep all safe. Masks are required when in the building.). Each week, we will delve into some fascinating stories of the Bible. Topics are as follows:
February 8th & 9th: Digging Deeper - Nehemiah
February 15th & 16th - Digging Deeper - Jericho & The Good Samaritan
February 22nd & 23rd - Digging Deeper - Samuel
The link provided below should be used for all of our February ZOOM sessions.
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Welcome Cups Ministry
Can You Help Pastor?
Our welcome cups are going like hotcakes!
Pastor Wendolyn has refilled our table of cups for visitors twice this month. Could someone help take over the task of keeping this table full? Supplies are provided. It's a minimal commitment but a meaningful way to help our congregation. Please let Pastor know if you are interested.
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Book Exchange
February 5th - February 27th
Do you have any books at home that you have read? Do you think others at Lord Of Life would enjoy reading them? We have a solution! Lord Of Life will have a Book Exchange table in the church entryway on which you can place your books and pick out ones left by other church members to take with you to read at home. We hope this project will be enjoyed by many of our members!
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Music Ministry
At Lord Of Life
For a number of Christians, Lent is a time to "give up" and try something new. With that in mind, please consider getting involved with our Music Ministry at Lord of Life. You can try bell ringing, percussion instruments, singing in the Choir or Praise Team, or playing a musical instrument. The Lenten season is a little more than 6 weeks long (40 days) and is a great time to try something new. If you are interested, please contact Rick Krause or see him at church. A link to his Rick’s email is provided below.
"Music is one of the fairest and most glorious gifts of God."
Martin Luther
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays At 10:00 AM
BFF is held on Sundays during our 10:00 AM service. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend.
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Breakfast Club
(Grades 4. 5 & 6)
Sundays At 9:15 AM
All children in grade 4 will now be able to join our 5th and 6th graders! Breakfast Club will be held each Sunday.
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Children, Youth, Family Committee
We are in the process of creating a Children, Youth, Family Committee (CYF). More details will be forthcoming. Anyone with suggestions or interest should reach out to Breanne.
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Middle & High School Retreat
April 29 – May 1, 2022
Elementary School
Retreat
May 13 – 15, 2022
At Cross Roads Camp And Retreat Center
The theme for the 2022 Cross Roads Youth Retreats is Crack the Code, Journey with Jesus. At both the Elementary and Middle and High School Retreats, participants will embark on a series of challenges to find clues, crack the code, and solve the mystery. Each weekend includes interactive Bible study, group games, small group discussions, and a lot of FUN!
Both retreats begin on Friday evening with check-in at 7:00 PM and end on Sunday morning at 10:30 AM after a worship service. The cost for the weekend retreat is $95.
Cross Roads is less than a 2-hour drive from Tabernacle in Port Murray, NJ. We are looking for youth and chaperones who want a fun-filled weekend with delicious food for your mind, body, and spirit!
For more information about the retreats on the Cross Roads 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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February 4th Update From Janell Reich
With Covid still a concern, we are making changes to the scheduling of events in order to keep all safe. If an event must be cancelled or moved to another date, I will notify all by email who are on my mailing list. If you want to be added to the email distribution, please contact me. A link to my email is at the end of the article.
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Time For Talents
TODAY!
Friday, February 4th,
At 10:00 AM
Time for Talents will meet today, Friday, February the 4th at 10:00 AM. Projects available include easy Valentine’s Day watercolor and suncatcher hearts. Help for making lap blankets and crocheted children’s hats will also be available.
Enjoy a brief devotional, learn a new craft, or just come for the fellowship. Friends are always welcome.
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Book Club
Tuesday, February 15th, 1:00 PM
We will be discussing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson at our February 15th meeting. 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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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Thursday, February 17th
At 1:00 PM
The date for our next PEP gathering is Thursday, February 17th.. We will have a Valentine's theme and some other fun things in store.
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Lutheran Service Ministry
Project:
Fidget Blankets
Monday, February 21st At 1:00 PM
Beth Gebhart will help us make fidget or sensory blankets for those with dementia. The blankets allow seniors to use their hands and alleviate agitation by giving them something to focus on. Beth will provide felt for us to tie or hand sew items.
If you can bring scrap items, it would be greatly appreciated. Suggestions are large buttons, zippers, ribbons, key rings, textured fabric, laces and scrap material.
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Devotion And Walk
Rancocas Nature Center
794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Westampton, NJ 08060
Tuesday, February 22nd
At 1:00 PM
(Weather Permitting)
We will hold our next Devotion and Walk at the Rancocas Nature Center in Westampton. We will have a brief devotional and then enjoy God’s creation and fellowship. Who knows what we will spot this time!
Directions from the intersection of Rt. 38 West and Rt. 206 North:
Turn Left onto Rt. 38 West.
Turn Right onto the Mt. Holly bypass.
At the 2nd traffic light, turn Left onto Rancocas Road.
In about 1 mile, turn Left at sign for Rancocas Nature Center.
Please let Janell know if you plan to attend.
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Photos From
The Devotion and Walk at Rancocas State Park
in Hainesport on January 25th
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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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New Children's Books For Grace Place
Would you like to donate new children's books to the Grace Place? We are planning to recognize some special days and events, and having some books to read with the children would be terrific! Below is a list of events we will be making more special with these donations:
Valentine's Day
President's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Easter
Memorial Day
A list of titles of the books we can use, has been posted on the bulletin board in the church Narthex. Please sign up for the book you wish to donate to avoid duplications. You can then order the book on smile.amazon.com. (Remember to sign up for designating Lord Of Life to receive a charitable donation from the Amazon Smile program! It is free and does not affect the purchase cost.) Thank you in advance for helping the Grace Place!
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Project LOL:
Sound System Wiring
And
Sanctuary Monitor
The wiring for microphones used during the church service has been rerouted to make them less visible and out of the walkway. A longer cord has been installed for use during meetings and special presentations. Thank you Bill Reich and Jim Cuviello for doing the work.
A monitor has been placed on the rear wall of the sanctuary which gives those at the altar area access to our projected images during the service. Thank you Bill Dreisbach and Bill Reich for completing this task.
Below are some photos of the recent work.
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Bunco!
Saturday, February 19th,
At 11:00 AM
Our next Bunco is scheduled for February. We hope the Covid numbers will be down so we can hold our event. More information will be sent out to all on the Women's Ministry email list. If you would like your name added, use the link below to email me.
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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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Men's Fellowship
Breakfast
Men's Ministry holds their weekly breakfast gathering at the Evergreen Dairy Bar on Rt. 70 West each Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM. Come join us for fellowship, prayer, discussion, and a wonderful breakfast meal!
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Altar Flowers,
Sanctuary Lamp, And
Communion Bread & Wine
Reservations
To reserve a spot for 2022 dedications or memorials by donating altar flowers, Sanctuary lamp candles, or communion bread and wine, sign up on the form posted on the Narthex bulletin board. The cost for each reservation is $25.00.
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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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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Postponed!
The American Red Cross blood drive that was scheduled for this past Monday had to be cancelled due to Red Cross staffing shortages. A future date has not been arranged as yet, but we will announce it when it is determined. Thank you to all who had signed up for the blood drive. We encourage you to be at our next one when it is scheduled.
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Summer Job Opportunities
Applications for the Cross Roads Summer Staff 2022 are now being accepted! Cross Roads will be hiring awesome young adults who would be a great fit for any of our open positions next summer. Employment runs from mid-June through August 2022. For more information and to apply Click Here
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Summer Camp Registration Is Open
Registration for Summer Camp 2022 at Cross Roads is now open! Explore all the offerings for youth in grades 2-12 as well as family camp programs on the Cross Roads website (A link is provided below.). Those registering before 1/31/22 will receive a $25 discount.
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Free Covid Test Kits Available
At-home Covid test kits are now available through the US government Covid web link. The free kits will be shipped by regular mail to your home. It will take less than 2 weeks from your request for the kit to ship. Initially, there is a maximum of 4 test kits per household no matter how many persons are in the household. A link is provided below for the website.
Additional information about obtaining free test kits can be found on the link provided below.
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Burlington County Mega-Site
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 five months after their last Pfizer injection, six months after their last Moderna injection, or at least two months after their one-dose Johnson & Johnson injection. 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 Envelope Delivery
Envelope delivery to homes in Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, Southampton, and Tabernacle is in progress. Remaining envelope boxes have been placed in the member's church mailbox.
If you do not, as yet, have your 2022 contribution envelopes and wish to make a donation, refer to the article below.
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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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Birthdays
Feb. 4: Robin Borkowski and Inger Haugland
Feb. 5: Barbara Wagner
Feb. 6: Stephen Bielec, Jr. and Roland Kucklinca
Feb. 10: Joshua Lamb and Jimmy Sunbury
Feb. 11: Robert Donahue
Feb. 12: Madeleine Sibert
Feb. 13: Patricia Barnes
Feb. 14: Donna Schwab
Feb. 15: Jesse Roberts
Feb. 16: Christian Ciliberti
Feb. 17: Vincent Gallagher
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Wedding Anniversaries
Feb. 6: Tina & Kevin Steinhour
Feb. 11: Donna & Ralph Schwab
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Baptismal Anniversaries
Feb. 5: Christine Countess
Feb. 8: Michael Safier and Ryan Safier
Feb. 9: Malin Jasinski
Feb. 10: Felice DeCristofaro and John Welling
Feb. 11: Nancy DiYenno and Carol Flood
Feb. 12: Mason Morales
Feb. 13: Elizabeth Shiplee
Feb. 14: Leeland Rogers and Charlie Schultheis
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From The Editors:
LifeLines Ending Song:
Composer Bernedette Farrell began writing music in the 1970’s. In the 1980’s she joined Oregon Catholic Press and composed her well know hymn, Christ Be Our Light. It became popular not only during Catholic services, but also in Protestant churches. It is a song familiar to many of us here at Lord Of Life and is hymn #715 in our ELW. Enjoy!
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"Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ be our light! Shine in your church, gathered today."
Refrain, Christ Be Our Light
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Next LifeLines:
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Friday, February 18th.
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