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Happenings at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
"Where Everybody is Somebody...and Jesus is Lord!"
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"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."
Isaiah 41:10 NRSV
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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?
Here are links to previous issues:
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From The Pastor's Desk...
Greetings in the name of our Lord!
I actually type this from a new desk - one I've assembled so that my home office can take shape. As we all look towards a new year, I couldn't help but look up the definition of new - of recent advent (my new desk) or just discovered (a new medicine).
This New Year's day may be a threshold from Advent to vaccine - we hope - and it gives us a moment to pause and consider what Christ's advent brought new to this earth, as well as what knowledge we gained in the past year that makes our future new, novel, different. Beyond the vaccine, we have learned the value of relationships and of time together. Perhaps on some level we have rediscovered love - what companionship means.
I pray that 2021 will be a year in which companionship can blossom - seeing how Christ comes to walk with us, making time to be together as Church, acknowledging the needs of our neighbors and being companions to them, and recognizing the blessings we receive from those nearest to us. From my new desk, I join you in looking forward to a new year with one another and with our Lord.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
" Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
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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A Note From,
Our Church Council President
Greetings and Happy New Year LOL Family,
I hope this note finds you well as we enter a new and promising year. As we embark on a new year at church, and one where I'm sure we will get back into the building to Worship, I want to share some thanks and recognition.
There are many people that donate significant time to support LOL, and I likely risk missing many of you, but here it goes! Since we went into virtual services Bill Reich has weekly performed the task of recording, editing and posting our services. We all owe Bill our gratitude for donating significant time in helping us maintain our weekly worship. Thanks Bill! Craig Baechler volunteered numerous hours to lead our Property Ministries coordinating bids, hiring contractors, and recruiting volunteers to address a multitude of property maintenance issues. Thank you Craig! Carol Ebersberger volunteered her time as your Financial Secretary for the year, declining to take the stipend for that position. Thank you Carol! Similarly, Jim and Carolyn Cuviello have been doing an outstanding job with LOL Lifelines and declined the stipend too! Thanks to you both. Thank you to our wonderful staff that have done amazing things to continue our Ministries as we navigate through uncharted and unprecedented times during the pandemic. I want to thank Council for your continued support of all our ministries during the past year. It has been one for the books, and I'm looking forward to the opportunities to come in 2021!
Finally, I want to thank all of you, our members, who continue to support LOL in prayer, volunteering, and tithing. Without all of you we would not exist to serve!
In closing, I want to mention that we will have our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31st at 10:30 AM via ZOOM. It will be similar to our Call Meeting in August. Also, once we have a proposed spending plan ready for review, we will schedule a separate meeting, prior to the Annual Meeting, to share and answer questions for the proposed spending plan. This approach should make the Annual Meeting more efficient. Details for both of these meetings will be sent to all in advance of the scheduled dates.
Peace,
Ed
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Bible Study Beginning On
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
At 7:00 PM
Beginning on January 5, 2021, at 7:00 PM, our Tuesday Evening Bible Study will make use of the book, "Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word" by Rick Warren. ZOOM codes will be provided to you by email prior to the date of the session. Please contact Janell Reich if you will be joining in. A link to her email is below.
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Reverse Advent Challenge
Deadline: Friday January 6th
Our Reverse Advent Challenge will be ending next week. Please bring your baskets to the church by the end of next week, Friday, January 6th.
Thank you to all who have completed the challenge. Your overflowing baskets look amazing and will prove to be a blessing to those receiving them. Thank you to all who have contributed to this worthy Youth Ministry project!
Please contact Breanne Tomlinson by email if you have any questions. A link to her email is below.
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Bible, Faith, And Fellowship (BFF)
BFF will continue online via Google Classroom. We will begin "Journey Through The Wilderness: An Exodus Experience" on Sunday, January 10th and run through 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.
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Participate In A Day Of Service
All youth in grades 7 - 12, be on the look out for the Martin Luther King Service Opportunity. This service event is scheduled for Sunday, January 17th, details to follow.
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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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A Note From Pastor:
 
We need your voice! Before you think of all the reasons to say no to what I am about to ask - give yourself a moment to think of reasons to say yes. Whatever knee-jerk reaction you have, slow it down to let yourself actually consider this: Church Council.
Yes, I am asking you - YOU, reading this now - to consider being on the Church Council. We believe that God has given us each gifts, yes? Those gifts are 90% likely to be needed as we keep our congregation lively and loving. I imagine you have gotten to the reasons to say no by now - we all have them - but take a moment and think of even one reason to say yes. It's not all-or-nothing, and we aren't seeking perfect candidates. Everyone has a heart, some discretionary time, and many gifts, and that's really what is needed! Not a special 5% of folks should be on Council; most members would make great additions to Council. Being on Council means being formed into an active leader, and you will be supported in that. And being on Council means making friends who serve alongside you. Please let these words ruminate in your mind and heart, and if you are interested, ask a current Council member what it's like and how you could fit in.
Thank you for reading this!
Pastor Wendolyn
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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
January At The Grace Place
January is going to be an exciting month of learning at the Grace Place. The children will begin new letters, colors, shapes and numbers. Our themes are: Polar Bears, Penguins, Ice, Igloos, Winter, and Walruses. We are starting the New Year with science experiments, Chapel stories, sight words, social studies lessons, math activities, STEM, community helpers, and more!
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Substitute Aides And Teachers
We are looking for substitute aides and teachers! 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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September 2021 Registrations
Registrations for our program beginning in September 2021 are now open. To enroll your child or to get more information, please contact the Director, Deborah DeMarco. A link to her email is below.
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A January 1st Update From Janell Reich
Bringing Christmas Joy To Our Friends At Cambridge Crossings:
On Wednesday December 23rd, LOL members presented a program of Christmas music, poems and verses via Zoom for the folks at Cambridge Crossing, Moorestown. Ella Doel, Tom Wilfrid (Fred's son) and Activity Director Trish said it was well received.
Ella remarked, "Just want to tell you that you were perfect on the show. You looked lovely and did such a good job. The lighting and sound were what it should be . All the residents are grateful for the show. It filled us with the Christmas spirit and we thank you for that."
Many thanks to Sue Dreisbach, who organized it all, sang and played guitar, Sara King (and Max the dog) who read, and Josh and Dave Lamb who played trombone and guitar. Wonderful job!
It is exciting that we are now able to support our friends at Cambridge Crossings in a new way. We plan to once again provide a program each month. The next one is planned for Friday, January 22nd. 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.
Book Club:
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
On Tuesday, January 19th at 1 PM Book Club will meet via Zoom to discuss "The Lost Girls of Paris" by Pam Jenoff. There are plenty of copies in the library. This novel is set during the final years of World War II and immediately after the war, and tells a story inspired by the true-life experiences of women serving as agents in Britain's Special Operations Executive.
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.
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 put this on your Christmas wish list!
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.
Other Events In 2021:
Some plans for next 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:
Our Ongoing Support For BOP
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 is remains located outside the the LOL church kitchen entrance as well as the cart in the church entryway.
Thank you everyone for your continued 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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Delivery In Progress:
2021 Church Contribution Envelopes
The delivery of 2021 Contribution Envelopes is in progress. Boxes of envelopes that were not picked up at the church are being delivered to the front, side, or back door of your home. The person delivering the envelopes will place them in a plastic bag and leave them without ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door, so be on the lookout for them.
The delivery to homes located in Chatsworth, Evesham/Marlton, Lumberton, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mt. Holly, Mt. Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, and Tabernacle have been completed. Partially completed are the homes in Medford. Thank you to our delivery team: Carolyn and James Cuviello, Nancy Di Yenno, Kirsten and Harry Granfors, Joyce Harper, Lu and Ed Hourihan, Fran Jones, Penny Miller, Sandy O'Neal, and Barbara Wagner!
It will be difficult to reach homes in communities further away, if at all. We will try our best. Those envelopes will remain at the church and will be in your church mailbox. As in the past, our "Members Living Out Of State" will not be mailed envelope boxes.
We ask for your patience and understanding of the logistical issues involved with accomplishing this task.
Help is still needed with the distribution of envelope boxes to Medford and towns that are more distant which are not listed above. If you would be willing to help with the delivery, please contact Stewardship Team Leader, James Cuviello by email. A link to his email is below.
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Blood Drive At
Lord Of Life:
Monday, January 25, 2021
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The next American Red Cross Blood drive hosted by Lord Of Life will take place on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The Red Cross has protocols in place for the safety of our donors. Please attend if you can and help save a life!
All donors must sign up in advance. Use the link provided below to sign up.
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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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2021 On-Line Winter Session
Application Deadline
January 4. 2021
The Lutheran Music Program recently announced that a Winter 2021, on-line Lutheran Summer Music Program (LSM) will be held from January 11, 2021 - February 5, 2021. The program is open to students in grades 8 to 12. The areas of study are Voice, Piano, Wind Instruments, Percussion Instruments, String Instruments, Organ, and Composition.
A detailed list of the Electives for the program is now available on their website. Some of the electives are:
-Acting the Song: Musical Theatre and Art SongFrom Stage Fright to Stage Presence
-Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: An Audio Tour of Sacred Music
-Intro to Music Therapy
-Composer, Teacher, and ... Evangelist? A Closer Look at J. S. Bach
-Recording for Beginners on a Budget
-College Music Auditions Roundtable
-Intro to Composition
-Intro to Conducting
-Intro to Handbells (access to handbells not required)
For the entire Elective list with descriptions, application information, and general information, a link to the LSM webpage is below. You may also contact Rick Krause who will be able to answer your questions. A link to his email is also below.
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Young Adult Small Group ZOOM Gathering: January 2021
Are you looking to meet new people and explore your faith in the new year? In place of a one weekend retreat, this year, Cross Roads is offering a weekly young adult small group devotional experience for the month of January. All young adults, ages 18 (and have completed high school) to 30-ish, are invited to participate.
Beginning on Thursday, January 7, small group gatherings will take place on ZOOM from 7:00-8:00 PM every Thursday. All are welcome, no matter where you are on your faith journey. To sign up, us the link below.
Cross Roads is now accepting applications for a variety of Summer 2021 staff positions including counselors, kitchen staff members, grounds and maintenance staff, and more. Use the link below for general information, job descriptions, and application details.
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Useful Information During The Pandemic
Do you have questions? Do you need information? Do you need help? Web-links and phone numbers to agencies that can provide the information you seek have appeared in previous issues of the LifeLines. To access them, use the link to the December 18, 2020 issue for the article that contains them. A link is provided below.
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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Christmas 2020 At Lord Of Life
It was wonderful to have you with us watching our virtual services or being present at one of our parking lot services. Thanks to all who helped with the decorative outdoor lighting, music, video recording, audio support, getting materials available that were needed for the services, parking lot ushering, and other tasks to make this possible!
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BIRTHDAYS
Jan. 1: Charles Heinsinger, Renee Thomas, and Eric Trozzo
Jan. 2: Kaitlyn Heinrich
Jan. 3: Jamie Jones, Kyle Korchak, Jameson Schmauder, and
John Tubic
Jan. 4: Brett Steinhour
Jan. 5: Ian Brown, James Cuviello, and Jim McDowell
Jan. 6: Marian Hollenbeck and Nicky O'Neal
Jan. 7: Marci Hamilton, Kevin Shover, and Donna Yates
Jan. 8: Keith Blair and Regan Tarasewicz
Jan. 10: Christine Countess and Susan Ogilvie
Jan. 11: Sonja Adamson, Heather Cosper, Sue Hartman,
Karen Romanchak, and Cristine Tindall
Jan. 12: Jake Steinhour
Jan 13: Christina Fennimore and Jeffrey Hughes, Jr.
Jan. 14: Heather Barger, Amy Casey, and Frank Humphreys
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Jan. 5: Kirsten & Harry Granfors (Celebrating 58 years!)
Jan. 10: Sue & Mike Mignogna (Celebrating 45 years!)
Jan. 12: Gloria & Robert Brosious (Celebrating 64 years!)
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Jan. 4: Tait Christianson
Jan. 5: Stephanie Drago
Jan. 7: Jack Welling
Jan. 8: Jeffrey Grosser
Jan. 10: Robert Brosious and Katelyn Pummer
Jan. 11: Maddox Kermoade, Billy Rudderow, and Emily Rudderow
Jan. 12: Luke Godfrey, Connor Humphreys, and
Katarina Humphreys
Jan. 13: Matthew Michaleski
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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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Happy New Year!
The editors would like to wish all a very Happy New Year!
One More Christmas Hymn:
This Christmas hymn is not as popular as some others, but is still familiar to most of us. It is ELW #292, "Love Has Come." This version is a choral arrangement by Lloyd Larson and sung by the Visitation Catholic Church Choir of Kansas City, MO. It is the tune we know, but with a different mid-section. Enjoy!
" ...in Him was life, and the life was the light of all people."
John 1:4 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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