Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Time After Pentecost
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"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
2 Corinthians 3:17 NRSV
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Current Mask Policy
Lord Of Life Is Now "High Level"
(The level stated is as of this LifeLines mailing. There will be updates posted on the church entry doors if needed. Please check the CDC website for up to date information.)
Mask requirements are based on Burlington County Covid-19 case levels as follows:
HIGH LEVEL: Our 5:00 PM service will be masks-required. Other services are mask-optional but are highly recommended.
MEDIUM LEVEL: All services will be mask-optional, but masks will remain highly recommended.
LOW LEVEL: All services will be mask-optional but are still welcomed at Lord of Life.
To check the Burlington County case level, click on the CDC website link below. Then scroll down to “Covid-19 County Check” and enter Burlington County, NJ. The page will display the current Covid level.
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday! Be with us in Fellowship Hall following our Sunday morning worship service to socialize, catch up with church friends, enjoy some treats, and, of course, sip our "heavenly" coffee.
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July And August Coffee Hour
"Treats" Sign Up
Would you be able to bring a baked good to one of our Summer time Coffee Hours? During July and August we will not assign groups to be in charge of a particular Sunday, but we are hoping that baked goods will be provided each week. If you can bring cake, cookies, or some other treat on one of the Sundays, please sign up! The sign up sheet is posted to the bulletin board in the Narthex.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
“Do whatever you see fit to do, for God is with you.”
1 Samuel 10:7
This verse leads me to think of the Gospel story in which a rich young man asks Jesus what it takes to get into heaven. (Mark 10:17-22) This fellow has spent his life making sure to follow the letter of the law, never stepping over its limits. Jesus replies that he must let go of all that he possesses. The man goes away disappointed.
The problem with this man’s determined living is that he sees the limits of everything. Primarily, he sees heaven as the result of rules – follow all the rules and you’ll be rewarded by God! He lives his business life in a similar way – follow all the rules and you’ll be rewarded – and it has worked, because he is rich.
And as he meets Jesus, he asks for more rules. But Jesus demands that this young man become free! Jesus’ commands focus on love, and rules are only acceptable if they bring about love. “Down with rules,” Jesus might have shouted as the young man walked away. “Do WHATEVER you see fit to do – for God is with you!” he might have cried.
Even though we know that God is abundantly graceful, it can be a challenge to truly and humbly accept God’s grace. But in these Pentecost months, when we look for the Holy Spirit guiding our everyday growing, we might truly hear 1 Samuel 10:7 – “Do whatever you see fit to do, for God is with you.” We will act, not out of fear of sin, but with boldness because we know God is with us, guiding us and forgiving us. This verse reminds us both of the safety net we have in God’s forgiveness, but also our freedom to risk living and loving – for God is with us!
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus."
Mother Theresa
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Announcements From Pastor Wendolyn:
Pastor will be away on vacation until July 3rd. Should you need emergency care, Pastor Peggy Marks will be on-call. Her cell is 856-520-1696. You can also reach her through the office at St. Matthew Lutheran in Moorestown: 856-235-2055.
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Pastor Eric's Contact Information: Cell phones aren't perfect! If you try to reach Pastor Wen's cell (609-286-4533) and it doesn't go through, you can try Pastor Eric's cellphone: 609-286-8972.
Connect with Pastor! Summer is a quieter time in Church life, and that means that Pastor Wen has more time for appointments and visits! Great times include: Sunday and Monday afternoons, Saturday and Wednesday evenings, and weekday times. Text, email, or make plans when you are in the Church building. The better Pastor knows you, the better she can care for you as an individual and the more she can encourage you as a disciple!
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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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Sessions Will Resume
In The Fall
Bible Study is taking a break for the summer. In the fall, we will explore the book, Messy People: Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes by Jennifer Cowart. There is a workbook available for this study that you can purchase. We will begin taking orders in August. Use the link below to learn more about our Bible Study.
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays At 9:00 AM
BFF is held on Sundays during our 9:00 AM service. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend. Our Summer BFF theme is "Frozen Treats: God's Sweet On Us." So come join us Sundays at 9:00!
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Breakfast Club
(Grades 4, 5 & 6)
Resuming In September
Breakfast Club will not meet during the summer months. We will resume in the fall.
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Ice Cream Night
At Johnson's Farm
Thursday, July 7th, At 7:00 PM
Join us for some ice cream at Johnson's Corner Farm at the intersection of Church and Hartford Roads in Medford. This is a family outing, so bring the entire gang!
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Family Picnic
Freedom Park
July 18th, At 12:00 Noon
Get your picnic baskets ready for our family get together at Freedom Park in Medford!
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FOAM
July 19th - July 22nd
What is FOAM?
FOAM used to be an annual Lord Of Life mission trip, with service projects in daytime and bonding/worship each evening. As a community, we'd like to give NEW LIFE to this tradition! This year, we will be doing day trips of service projects within an hour of LoL, you'll sleep at home, and you can come for one or all portions of the event. Each day will have a service opportunity that includes children, so all ages are welcome. You don't have to come as a "family" - we'll all bond as the Family of Christ during the week!
Daily Schedule Tuesday - Friday (July 19th – 22nd)
7:30 AM - Breakfast At Lord Of Life
8:00 AM - Opening Devotions And Group Games
9:00 AM - Project Assignments And Transit
10:00 AM-3:00 PM - Service Projects (Bagged Lunch Provided)
3:00-6:30pm - Break Time /Shower At Home
6:30 PM - Dinner At Lord Of Life
7:00-8:00 PM - Evening Event
8:00 PM - Worship
8:30 PM - Head Home Or Stay For Board Games, Bonfire, Or Beverages
Be on the look out for information regarding Families On A Mission!
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www.lolfamilycorner.com
Please check out our Children, Youth, and Family website. It will be a resource for all things related to Children, Youth, and Families. To explore the 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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Book Club
Tuesday, July 12th,
At 1:00 PM
The Midnight Library, By Matt Haig
Here is a preview for our July Book Club session. Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices…would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?” A dazzling novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived, from the internationally bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How To Stop Time.
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Thursday, July 14th,
At 11:30 AM
Vaction Bible School Closing And Picnic
We will be meeting in our Sanctuary to watch the Vacation Bible School closing. The children will perform songs they learned during the week. Following the closing, there will be a picnic with VBS kids in Fellowship Hall. Sandwiches will be provided, but please sign up on the sheet posted on the Narthex bulletin board to bring a side dish or dessert.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, July 20th,
At 12:30 PM
The July Lunch Bunch will be held at the Pandora Diner, 2678 Route 206, Springfield (Junction Of Monmouth Road). Barbara Wagner is coordinating the event. Please let her know if you will be attending. A link to her email is below.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday July 26, At 10:00 AM
Medford Leas Gardens
And Nature Trails
(Weather Permitting!)
We will be meeting at Lois Forest Nature Center parking lot in Medford Leas. A map is attached, and the location is in the upper right section of the map. The map is also posted on the Narthex bulletin board. Please contact Janell if you have any questions.
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Picnic At The Park
Wednesday, July 27th,
At 11:00 AM
(Weather permitting!)
Freedom Park, Medford
Bring a lunch and enjoy a relaxing time together!
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Photos From The Lutheran Social Ministries Service Day, June 16th |
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From Left to Right: Sheri Perkins, Barbara Wagner, Barbara Ma, Nancy Cottingham, Janice Jones, Trish Macri, and Beth Gebhart
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Left: Trish Macri
Right: Completed Flower Pots
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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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Jersey Shore BlueClaws Game
Thursday, August 4th, At 7:05 PM
Ticket Sales End
Sunday, July 17th
Prior to each church service, tickets for Faith And Family Night At The BlueClaws will be available in the Narthex. The cost of each ticket is $12.00 (cash or checks payable to James Cuviello). There will be some special events prior to the game along with youth activities. More information on these will be available closer to game time. Be sure to join us for this fun, annual event!
(If you have any questions, please contact James Cuviello, who is coordinating this event with the BlueClaws. A link to Jim's email is below.)
(The game will be held at:
Shore Town Ballpark
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ)
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Peace Be With You!
(A "note" from Worship And Music Director, Rick Krause.)
At every worship service at Lord of Life, we "share the peace." Pastor Wendolyn will offer these words: "The peace of the Lord be with you always," and the congregation responds, "And also with you." We are then invited to "share the peace" with one another. Why do we share peace? How are we supposed to do it? What does sharing the peace mean? Check out the explanation by the ELCA worship staff by clicking on the link below.
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Grace Place Registration
Our Grace Place preschool is accepting registrations for the 2022-2023 school year. For more information, please email the Grace Place Director or phone 609-268-2756.
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Grace Place Open House
Monday, July 11th & Tuesday, July 12th
From 1:00 PM To 2:00 PM
Come see and learn about our preschool! We will tour the facility and talk about our programs that we offer. All are invited to attend!
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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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Additional July Events
Saturday, July 2nd (5:00 PM) & Sunday, July 3rd (9:00 AM): Freedom In Christ Church Services
Monday, July 4th: Have A Blessed Independance Day!
Every Wednesday Morning At 8:00 AM: Men's Breakfast At The Evergreen Dairy Bar, Rt. 70, Southampton
Saturday, July 23rd (5:00 PM) & Sunday, July 24th (9:00 AM): Christmas In July Church Services
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A Letter From
NJ Synod Bishop
Tracie Bartholomew
June 29, 2022
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Sign Up For:
Crossroads Summer Camp
Registration for Summer Camp 2022 at Cross Roads is still available! 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 which gives general and registration information.
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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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Join Our Teller Team!
We are looking to increase our Teller Team membership. The Tellers count the weekly contributions on Sunday mornings. The more teams we have the fewer the times our teams need to be present for the Sunday work sessions. We currently have 3 Teller Teams and we would like to operate with 4 Teller Teams. Training will be done prior to an assignment. If you can help with this vital and necessary task, please contact the church Financial Secretary, Carol Ebersberger. A link to her email is below.
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July Birthdays
July 4: Carol Flood and Vera Smigielski
July 5: Robert Brosious and Charlene Jennings
July 7: Priscilla Faucett
July 8: Tom Borkowski, Chester Drago, Josephine Grosser,
Jimmy Hopkins, and Aubrey Stevens
July 10: Stacy Allen
July 12: John Evans, Nicholas Molnar, and Florence Nicklas
July 13: Janell Reich
July 16: Samantha Schultheis and Charlotte Sibert
July 17: Kathryn Schmid
July 18: Craig Baechler and Sophia Hankins
July 19: Marita Malone, Summer Snodgrass, and Alexander Tomlinson
July 20: Al Schultheis and Elizabeth Shiplee
July 21: Zachary Tomlinson
July 22: Ed Hourihan
July 23: Brian Miller and Paul Rogers
July 27: Rachel Shover and Rick Stevens
July 28: Mary Stroup and Brett Thomas
July 31: Dan Rinck
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July Wedding Anniversaries
July 3: Sarah & Matthew Michaleski
July 6: Donna & William, Jr. Rudderow
July 8: Chris & Nick Kulina (Celebrating 50 years!)
July 10: Emily & Jeffrey Grosser and Allison & Nick Payton
July 11: Beth & Jim Hopkins (Celebrating 30 years!) and
Michele & Gene Ingrao (Celebrating 30 years!)
July 14: Mary & Andrew Roppoli and
Leslie & Craig Schmauder (Celebrating 15 years!)
July 15: Judy & Anthony Bencivengo (Celebrating 50 years!)
July 16: Linda Nardi & Steven Hansen
July 18: Carolyn & James Cuviello (Celebrating 52 years!)
July 24: Melissa & John DeAngelis
July 25: Peggy & Bruce Bunning
July 26: Deborah & Robert Donahue
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July Baptismal Anniversaries
July: Merle Brown
July 5: Christine Charles and Kaitlin Murray
July 7: Anthony Bencivengo and Chance Heinhold
July 8: Olivia Murray
July 10: Kristy Godfrey and Grace Grosser
July 12: Lauren Barnes, Tim Larson, and Ryan Thomas
July 13: Alexys Vernier and Madasyn Vernier
July 14: Nolan Michaleski
July 18: Amy Schwab and Quinlynn Springborn
July 20: Gillian Ingrao
July 21: Michael Dehoff and Tyler Reich
July 22: Abigail Cosper and Bethany Cosper
July 25: Scott Charles and Claire McMichael
July 27: Tyler Evans
July 30: Grace Ingrao
July 31: Julia Baron
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From The Editor:
LifeLines Ending Song:
Here is a rendition of "God Bless America." In the fall of 1938, as fascism and war threatened Europe, Irving Berlin decided to write a peace song. He recalled an unpublished version of a tune that he had written during WWI in 1918. He used that song to create "God Bless America." Once Berlin decided to re-work the song, he worked in typical style, with speed and attention to detail. The first manuscript of "God Bless America" is dated October 31, 1938, and the earliest "final" version of the song is dated November 2, 1938. On November 11, 1938, it was introduced by Kate Smith during an Armistice Day broadcast on her radio show. Neither Berlin nor Smith kept any royalties generated from the song. Berlin considered this song a gift to America. The royalties have generated over 10 million dollars and are given to Boy and Girl Scout programs.
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"From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam. God Bless America, my home sweet home!"
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Monday, August 1st
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