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!
I greet you with a new status this week - as having received dose 1 of the Pfizer vaccine! An allotment was made for local clergy to receive the vaccine, recognizing that we are "front line workers" in a different but essential sense.
What does this mean for our congregation? First, the immunity is only really solid after the second dose. So after February 10th, I will start being able to do home visits on a larger scale. I am truly excited about this, so please fill my schedule up with visiting you! You can contact me by email (pastor@lordlife.us) and suggest a few times that could work for you - or by phone. The flexibility of my schedule means that weekends and evenings certainly work for visits. I am thrilled to get to know many more of you - so don't hold back. (I am starting to feel like a TV commercial - but wait, there's more... call now, operators are standing by...)
You will see that I will continue to wear my mask. The vaccine is not 100%, and the virus can survive outside of the bloodstream; in addition, it is just good practice for me to live as an example, wearing my mask and acting as I hope others also will. But this development gives me a greater ability to serve, for which I say, "Thanks be to God."
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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Holy Communion
Tuesday, January 26th
12 Noon - 1:00 PM
And
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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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 31, 2021, 10:30 AM
And
Spending Plan
Question And Answer Session
Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:00 PM
The Lord Of Life Annual January Congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 31st at 10:30 AM. On the day prior, Saturday, January 30th at 7:00 PM, an optional question and answer session, LIMITED TO and ONLY about the spending plan, will be held to better prepare you for the Sunday meeting. Both meetings will be virtual using ZOOM. The primary agenda items for the Sunday Annual Congregational Meeting are approving the 2021 Spending Plan and the election of Church Council members. The Sunday Congregational Meeting will be conducted in a fashion similar to the Pastoral Call meeting that was held in August.
It is most important that as many confirmed congregation members as possible attend the Sunday Annual Congregational Meeting since a quorum of almost 100 confirmed congregation members is required. All confirmed congregation members are encouraged to attend.
In the section below, information is provided as to how to join the meetings as well as other general meeting/ZOOM information. The "Connect To The..." links will directly join you to the ZOOM meetings.
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The Information Session
Saturday, January 30th, 7:00 PM:
The Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 31st. 10:30 AM:
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Tuesday Bible Study
At 7:00 PM
Our evening Bible Study using the book, "Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word" by Rick Warren has begun. The next session will be on Tuesday, January 19th followed by one on Tuesday, January 26th. Detailed information was emailed to all congregation members. A link to that email is below as is a direct ZOOM link to the 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 also provided below.
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Lord Of Life:
Making A Difference
During the last month or so, Lord Of Life has initiated several outreach projects. Our Reverse Advent Challenge and Pocket Ministries were well received and have brought needed items to those less fortunate. Along with this, there will be additional youth service projects during the latter part of January and outreach to the residents of assisted living and nursing homes.
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Reverse Advent Challenge:
On Saturday, January 9th, a delivery of the donations was made to Bridge Of Peace. Betty Mastrillo, Penny Miller, Pastor, and her two sons, Caedmon and Dante, loaded up two cars, a mini-van and an SUV and delivered food and the Advent baskets to BOP. Along with donations from our church members, some of the food was given to us by the St. Vincent De Paul's pantry at Holy Eucharist. Thank you to all who contributed!
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Pocket Ministries:
Pocket Ministries are a way that church members can connect with one another. Some have led to getting involved with helping those less fortunate. Many bags of food items were collected by our youth for the Seneca Food Pantry and Bridge Of Peace. Photos below show our donations being prepared for delivery to BOP on January 9th. Thank you to all for your donations!
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Letters To:
Church Members Residing In
Assisted Living And Nursing Homes
Church member Nancy DeAngelis reached out to Pastor Wendolyn asking if the church had any community service projects in which she and husband Libero could participate with their grandchildren. Pastor suggested that they write cards to church members who reside in assisted living communities and nursing homes. Janell Reich obtained the names and addresses. The grandchildren: Gianna DeAngelis, Rocco DeAngelis, Massimo DeCristofaro, and Luca DeCristofaro, all who are LOL youth, then wrote letters, enclosed photos, and sent them. Great job DeAngelis and DeCristofaro families!
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Bible, Faith, And Fellowship (BFF)
BFF will continue online via Google Classroom. We are using "Journey Through The Wilderness: An Exodus Experience." Sessions will be on Sundays during January and 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, join our Martin Luther King Service Opportunity. This service event is scheduled for this Sunday, January 17th. Sign up by contacting Breanne. A link to her email is below.
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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 15th Update From Janell Reich
Parking Lot Hymn Sing
Today, Friday, January 15th
2:00 PM
The temperature should be in the 50's so we picked this day to have another sing-a-long event. Join us from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the church parking lot for a hymn sing. Sue Dreisbach will lead our group with hymns from Epiphany and others that folks request. While remaining in our cars, the audio will be transmitted through your car radio on FM 88.7. See you then!
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ZOOM Program For Our Friends At Cambridge Crossings:
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 Friday, January 22nd 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.
Book Club:
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
On Tuesday, January 19th at 1:00 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 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.
Car Caroling Held:
On January 2nd, the nice weather permitted our postponed Car Caroling to be held. 13 cars and approximately 20 people attended! Thanks to Sue Dreisbach for leading us in song and reading reflections. And also thanks to Pastor Wendolyn for praying with us, Bill Reich providing tech support, and to Jim Cuviello for jumping in to clean up.
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:
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:
Delivery Made On January 7th
A carload of items was delivered to the Christian Caring Center on January 7th. Thanks to all of you who supported this ministry with your donations! Thanks also to Paul Horner for bringing the items to the CCC.
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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
Happy New Year to all:
A quick note to keep you up to date. The Baechlers, through Thrivent, procured a $250 gift card. That card purchased us 2 rolls of batting and 3 flat twin sheets from Walmart. Thank you Linda and Craig! We are fortunate to have Thrivent supporting us in our Quilt Ministry as well as all of you who work on our quilts. One roll of batting has been cut and is stored in the closet. Thanks to Carol Flood, Carolyn Cuviello, and Janell Reich, fabric has been cut and made into kits. We are ready to work on the next collection of quilts. Presently there are 5 quilts on the shelf already - that's a great start!
Thrivent asks us, when we request a gift card, how many people are working in our Ministry. We suggest a number, but I'm sure that we have others who are not on my e-mail list who contribute. If you know of someone whose name is not on our list, I would gladly add them to our list to keep them up to date. A link to my email is at the end of this article.
A Helpful Hint:
Walmart has twin flat sheets back in stock - they are $6.84. I find it so easy to use them, but I did finish some backings, and they are also on the shelf in the closet. A trick I have found with Walmart sheets is the width does not need to be cut, but I cut 10" off the length at the top border. While watching TV, I remove the stitching from the cutoff, and, when I get enough in the basket, I sew them all together for another backing.
A Prayer:
This prayer was sent to us by Thrivent For Our Quilting Action Team:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank you for giving us gifts and talents to use in service and share our love for others. Place in our hearts a desire to live faithfully and do the things you have prepared in advance for us to do. Today we pray that you would bless the work of our hands. May we be good stewards of your blessings and may many lives and hearts be impacted today. May all honor and glory be yours.
Amen
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Again thank you for all you do! There are 654 families who will be kept warm and will be thankful for their gift from LOL Quilt Ministry. Thanks be to God!
Gloria
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UPDATE FROM HAITI
January, 2021
Penny Miller Sewing Academy
Things are going well at the Sewing Academy in Haiti, despite the delay of the new class. Last year's class had their graduation in March 2020. Family and friends attended to celebrate with the Class of 2020.
Twelve new students were chosen in March 2020, but due to Covid restrictions, classes did not begin until August 2020. Four students dropped out due to Covid, leaving eight students for this school year. They will have classes twice a week until their graduation in August of 2021.
We are currently looking for a new building to hold classes. The owner of the current building needs the house for his family. He will allow us to finish the current school year.
I have been in touch with Libertin. He and Madame Francois have begun to visit sites that would be suitable for our school. Please keep them in prayer as they search for a new location to house Penny Miller's Sewing Academy.
Thank you all for your continued support!
God's Peace,
Penny
(Libertin is the Academy Administrator. He oversees equipment, materials, enrollment, etc. Madame Francois is the sewing instructor. She is a former kindergarten teacher who is enjoying her current role with the Academy very much!)
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Delivery Completed:
2021 Church Contribution Envelopes
The delivery of 2021 Contribution Envelopes has been completed with only 9 boxes of envelopes not delivered. We were unable to deliver envelopes to addresses in Haddenfield, Hammonton, Mays Landing, New Lisbon, and Oaklyn. Once again, "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.
The 9 undelivered envelope boxes will remain at the church and are in the church mailboxes. As in the past, our "Members Living Out Of State" will not be mailed envelope boxes.
If you did not receive your envelopes and should have, 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. (Use zip code 08088 when using the "Search" feature.)
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A Chance To Go To The Superbowl In 2022!
When donors come to give blood by Jan. 31, they will be automatically entered for a chance to win a Super Bowl LVI getaway to sunny Los Angeles for them and a guest!
The package will include two tickets to Super Bowl LVI, entry to the official NFL Tailgate, tickets to Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Los Angeles, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 4 to Feb. 7, 2022), plus a $500 gift card for expenses. The Red Cross and NFL won't flag this delay of game, as the winner will have the opportunity to experience Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, the first Super Bowl in SoFi Stadium.
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Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations:
The Red Cross is following FDA blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination, and deferral times may vary depending on the type of vaccine an individual receives. There is no deferral time if you receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
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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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Vaccine Now Available For NJ Residents Age 65 And Older
The state has now expanded the vaccination program to those aged 65 and older. The link below is to a list of locations at which the vaccine can be obtained.
Other information can be found on the Burlington County Health Department website and Facebook page. Links to those sites are below.
Vaccine Registration Information
The NJ State Health Department has made available on-line registration for the COVID-19 vaccine. The links below will provide both information and the opportunity to sign up.
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Prevention And Diagnosis Information
Here are 2 links providing information offered by Virtua. The first describes how to tell the difference between having a cold, the flu, and COVID-19. The second gives some tips on prevention and keeping healthy. (Editors' note: this is not an endorsement of the Virtua Health System.)
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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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BIRTHDAYS
Jan. 15: Pat Rehberger and Patrick Reilley
Jan. 16: Barbara Godfrey and Jessica Storm
Jan. 18: Jack Miller and Rachel Schwab
Jan. 19: Abigail Bencivengo
Jan. 20: William Leach
Jan. 21: Christopher Biehn, Lynne Larson, Denise Mozitis,
Quinlynn Springborn, and John Welling
Jan. 22: Kayla Hay and Jeff Patterson
Jan. 23: Abby Detwiler, Giana Favilla, Sue Michaleski,
Kaylee Molchan, Jeffery Patterson,
and Christopher Willitts
Jan. 24: Gitta Watson
Jan. 25: Mason Kermoade, Luke Leach, Joanne Safier, and
Joe Welusz
Jan. 26: Christine Bencivengo and Olivia Murray
Jan. 27: Travis Pummer
Jan. 29: Bruce Heinrich
Jan. 30: Chance Heinold
Jan. 31: Amelia Kucklinca
Feb. 2: Melissa DeAngelis, Nancy Drew, and Devon Moore
Feb. 3: Bill Keenan, Jaklyn Kronenberger, Johanna Strobl, and
Joanne Thomas
Feb. 4: Robin Borkowski, Inger Haugland, and Sean Kelly
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Jan. 26: Donna & Lanny Nairn (Celebrating 59 years!)
Feb. 2: Maralee & John Perri (Celebrating 55 years!)
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Jan. 15: Andrew Cosper and Emma Prouse
Jan. 17: James Cuviello and Wallace Pickard
Jan. 18: Lars Branoff, Pat Leonetti, and Allison Safier
Jan. 19: Hans Schaeffer
Jan. 20: Bruce Bunning, Alan Dennison, Matthew Horner,
Marie Patterson,and Callan Schmauder
Jan. 22: Jennifer Prouse
Jan. 24: Aubrey Stevens
Jan. 25: Erin Welling
Jan. 27: Jennifer Steff
Jan. 29: Paul Horner
Jan. 31: Caedmon Trozzo
Feb. 3: Amanda Tubic
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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:
Rick Krause played this tune during the church service of January 10th. Here is a choral rendition by the men's group, Christian Edition. Enjoy!
"The Lord exists forever; Your word is firmly fixed in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations..."
Psalm 119:89-90 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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