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!
When is the last time you went on a trip? Before Covid, when is the last time you *didn't* go on a trip? For me, my last trip was the weekend of moving to New Jersey; the last time I went 4 months without some highway or plane journey, I was probably 10 years old! Yet another way we are in a strange time.
This Lent, we are taking a journey - a spiritual one. The image of journeying will go with us throughout Lent:
- from driving to Church for ashes on February 17
- to journeying with Jesus to Jerusalem through the readings we will share in Sunday worship
- with our "sackcloth" crosses that we will revisit each day of Lent
- at our midweek devotionals that you can find on our YouTube page
- through our youth Lenten calendars and adult Lenten booklets
We will seek to make resources available to you for your Lenten journey. If you would like a Lenten devotional booklet, please call or email the Church office to reserve one; you can also purchase your own via Nooks or Kindles. The links are provide below. Calendars will be mailed to youth. Sackcloth crosses will be distributed on Ash Wednesday as well as being available outside the Church doors starting Monday, February 8th.
Blessings on you during your Lenten journey!
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
" Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
As of Wednesday, February 10th, Pastor Wendolyn will be  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 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 9th
12 Noon - 1:00 PM
And
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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Wednesday, February 17th
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Virtual Worship Service:
Our special church service will be available on the Lord Of Life Youtube website on Ash Wednesday, Februay 17th beginning at 6:00 AM. A link to the website is below.
Distribution Of Ashes:
Ashes will be distributed by Pastor in our church parking lot on Ash Wednesday from 7:00 - 10:00 AM and from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. We will use a "drive-up" format in the area by the main church entrance. All are welcome!
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February 9, 2021 - 7:00 PM
The final discussion of the book, "Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word" by Rick Warren, will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Information will be emailed to all congregation members providing a direct link to the ZOOM session. 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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Pocket Ministries Make
King Cakes
Recently, some of our Pocket Ministry groups participated in the Epiphany tradition of making King Cakes.
Traditionally, a small porcelain or plastic baby, symbolizing Jesus, is hidden in the king cake. Finding it, when eating the cake, is a way for people to celebrate their Christian faith. During the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, there was a tradition, similar to today's, where a bean was hidden in a galette. The person finding the bean in their serving of the dessert, was chosen the "king of the day". In the Middle Ages, this activity became associated with Epiphany. The king cake takes its name from the Biblical Magi. In Western Christian tradition, Epiphany celebrates the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child.
Below are some of the king cakes made by the Pocket Ministry groups and a link to a recipe if you want to bake one and join in celebrating the baby Jesus.
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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 journey through Lent with. 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. We are using "Journey Through The Wilderness: An Exodus Experience." Sessions will be on Sundays during February. If you need the code to access the event, please email Breanne. A link to her email is at the end of this article.
We will begin our Lenten lessons, "24 Hours that Changed the World," on Sunday, February 21st, and that will run through Palm Sunday.
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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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Video And Sound System Training
Now Accepting Your Applications!
We are seeking folks to be trained on using the sound and video systems. We can train ages 15-90, and those numbers are negotiable! Please email Bill Reich or call the church office to sign up.
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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. We will celebrate Dinosaur Week from February 16th to February 19th. The children will dig for dinosaur bones, make fossils, and they will make a volcano erupt!
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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 5th Update From Janell Reich
ZOOM Program For Our Friends At Cambridge Crossings:
Monday, February 8, 2021
It is exciting that we are now able to support our friends at Cambridge Crossings through a monthly Zoom program of music, prayers, verses and poems. The next one is planned for Monday, February 8th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. 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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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
On Tuesday, February 16th at 1 PM, we will discuss, "Love Is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times" by Bishop Michael Curry. There are only a couple of copies in the library, so you may want to look into purchasing it.
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.
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Calling All Creative Folks!
Thursday, February 18th
On Thursday, February 18th at 2 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.
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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Partners In Mission:
Deliveries Made On
January 23rd And January 30th
Two more deliveries of food and other items took place on Saturdays, January 23rd and 30th. Many food items were donated by the Holy Eucharist RC Church food bank. Thank you to our friends at Holy Eucharist and our congregation donors for making this possible!
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:
Thank You From The Director
The Executive Director of the CCC, Madelyn Sutton, recently sent a thank you letter to Lord Of Life recognizing our generousity. Use the link below to read her note.
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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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Quilt Ministry News:
A Message From Gloria Brosious
Recently, Pastor asked me to write a follow-up report to all about what happened to the shipment Lutheran World Relief (LWR) quilts that were in the warehouse explosion in Lebanon this past August. The report is below:
A shipment of LWR quilts and kits arrived in the port of Beirut just six days before a deadly explosion on August 4, 2020. The initial thought was that the three containers full of quilts and kits were lost in the explosion. News of this tragedy moved many Lutherans just like you to respond with overwhelming support and determination to replace what was lost. Then, one month after the initial report, LWR received divine news that, against all odds, the containers were intact! Miraculously, the containers' seals were not even broken, leaving every quilt and kit with no chemical contamination. Out of enormous despair and loss, these precious gifts of compassion and kindness remained unharmed, ready to be shared with more than 24,000 neighbors across Lebanon. Indeed, those precious gifts have been distributed and brought much joy to those who received them.
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Our Quilting Ministry Continues:
Quilt kits, batting, and backings are available to all who would like to join in making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Please contact Gloria Brosious by email if you have any questions or wish to receive the materials to make a quilt. A link to her email is below.
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New Hymnal Supplement Webinar
February 9, 2021
Augsburg-Fortress Press (now 1517 Publishing) has come out with a hymnal supplement to Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW). The new resource is called "All Creation Sings." If you would like to find out more about it, there is a FREE webinar on Tuesday, February 9th. The promo for the webinar says that it starts at 3:00 PM CENTRAL time which would be 4:00 PM Eastern time. Use the following link to register:
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Additional Information About The Hymnal:
There is a special Augsburg Press website that explores some of the content in the hymnal. A link is provided below:
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The following note was sent to Lord Of Life from Kathleen Parasimo, Red Cross Blood Drive Account Manager:
If you donated (or tried to) at Lord of Life - THANK YOU!!!! We collected 20 units of blood which will impact 60 lives. And we are currently in need, which makes your donation even more important. Thank you so much!!! And thank you Lu Hourihan and Bill Dreisbach for all your support on these drives!
Please download the Red Cross Blood Donor app to receive the results of your COVID-19 antibody test directly. They will come within 14 days! Please fill out the donor survey on the sheet you received if you wish to share any feedback.
Thank you,
Kathy
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Milestone Donation Given!
At our January 25th LOL Blood Drive, one of our church members had something special occur. She donated her 240th unit of blood! This is equal to 30 gallons! Congratulations and thank you to Priscilla Faucett! May God bless and keep you!
Bill Dreisbach (Lu Hourihan, not pictured) and Red Cross staff presenting a gift from the Red Cross to Priscilla after her 240th donation!
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Music Notes
From Director Of Music Ministry:
Rick Krause
Do you have a musical gift that you would be willing to share with others? The Worship Team is looking to add musical selections to the online worship services. You could sing and/or play an instrument (solo or with others). You can record it at home on your cell phone or computer. If interested, please contact Rick Krause by phone (856-287-5328) or email (a link is below).
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Update On Program Plans
For 2021
Cross Roads Executive Director Anthony Briggs and Program Director Kathryn Schaefer provide information on plans for the 2021 Summer Camp sessions and other upcoming events and programs in this short video. Click on the link below to hear their message.
More information about the summer programs can be found on the Cross Roads website. A link is provided below.
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Wednesdays Away: Ash Wednesday
The next Wednesdays Away gathering will be held on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. The retreat is from 10:00 AM to noon on Zoom and the cost is $10. For more information and to register for this or other retreats, visit the Cross Roads website. A link is below.
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Residents Age 65 And Older Are Encouraged To Sign Up For Vaccination
The state has now expanded the vaccination program to those aged 65 and older. Many Lord Of Life members have made appointments to receive the vaccination or have already received their first dose!
Vaccine Registration Information
The NJ State Health Department has made available on-line registration for the COVID-19 vaccine. The link below will provide you the opportunity to sign up.
New LifeLines Information!
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.
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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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Other Ways To Financially Support Lord Of Life
 
 
As we are still in the beginning of 2021, the editors thought that referring you to an article that appeared in the LifeLines issue of July 3, 2020 would be helpful to remind everyone that there are some ways additional to the traditional use of church envelopes to generate contributions to our Lord Of Life ministries during this year.
The article spoke of the 4 items pictured above: The Cares Act, using an IRA distribution as a direct contribution to the church, shopping on Amazon Smile and designating Lord Of Life as your charity, and, for Thrivent Members, designating any "Choice Dollars," you might have, to be given to Lord Of Life. There are details in the article which include instructions as to how to sign up of Amazon Smile and Thrivent Choice Dollars. Use the link below to access the article in the July 3rd LifeLines.
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Two More To Consider:
Support from Thrivent is available for some our ministries at Lord Of Life. An example would be the Quilting Ministry for which Thrivent has provided funds to purchase quilt batting, backing, and thread. This ministry is involved with what Thrivent calls a "making a difference in your community with your community" project and has formed a Thrivent Action Team. Your ministry might also be able to secure a donation from Thrivent for its work. At least one member of your ministry must be a Thrivent member to apply.
To learn more about the Thrivent Action Teams, click on the link below.
Stock Donations
  Some of our congregation members donate stock holdings to Lord Of Life. Our church has established an account with Merrill Lynch which facilitates the process of a stock transfer. You may qualify for a tax benefit when donating stock. Speak with your financial advisor to learn more.
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BIRTHDAYS
Feb. 5: Barbara Wagner
Feb. 6: Stephen Bielec, Jr. and Roland Kucklinca
Feb. 7: Thomas Priester
Feb. 10: Joshua Lamb and Jimmy Sunbury
Feb. 11: Robert Donahue and Cheryl Harbora
Feb. 12: Madeleine Sibert
Feb. 13: Patricia Barnes
Feb. 14: Elizabeth Gibboni and Donna Schwab
Feb. 15: Jesse Roberts and Amanda Prouse
Feb. 16: Ed Grieb, Mark Hourihan, and Janice Hughes
Feb. 17: Katherine Blair, Deona Donahue, Vincent Gallagher,
and Graham Watson
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Feb. 6: Tina & Kevin Steinhour
Feb. 11: Donna & Ralph Schwab
Feb. 18: Beverly & Joe Evans
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Feb. 5: Christine Countess
Feb. 6: Alexandra Miller
Feb. 9: Malin Jasinski
Feb. 10: Felice DeCristofaro and John Welling
Feb. 11: Nancy DiYenno and Carol Flood
Feb. 13: Elizabeth Shiplee
Feb. 14: Leeland Rogers and Charlie Schultheis
Feb. 18: Graceanna Rogers and Lauren Sander
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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:
Our ELW hymn, #584, was selected as one of the top 10 hymns in 2019 by the BBC. It is one of several hymns written by the St. Louis Jesuits composer Daniel Schutte. This rendition was arranged by Ovid Young and is sung by the Luther College Cathedral Choir. Enjoy!
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!"
Isaiah 6:8 NRSV
(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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