Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Season Of
Pentecost
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"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."
Psalms 33:12 KJV
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday following the 9:30 AM service. Be with us in Fellowship Hall to socialize, catch up with church friends, enjoy some treats, and, of course, sip our "heavenly" coffee!
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Sign Up Sheet For Summer Treats
No specific group will be assigned to host Coffee Hour during the months of July and August. We are hoping that congregation members would provide cookies, a cake, or some other goodies that can be served during Coffee Hour. If you want to sign up for a particular Sunday, a sign-up sheet to do so will be at each Coffee Hour.
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Show And Talk
With
"The Good Place"
Following Coffee Hour
June 25th - July 30th
Join us to watch episodes of "The Good Place," in which four people comically struggle in the afterlife to define what it means to be good. It stars Ted Danson and Kirsten Bell with episodes of 22 minutes. We will have a short discussion following watching the DVD. We'll begin as coffee hour winds down, around 11:00 AM and finish around 11:30 AM.
Rated 4.5 stars on Amazon, a Rotten Tomatoes reviewer says, "Kristen Bell and Ted Danson knock it out of the park with supremely entertaining, charming performances in this absurd, clever and whimsical portrayal of the afterlife." Common Sense Media says it's best for the 14+ years old viewers.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Summer greetings! This month, instead of offering wisdom, invitations, reflections on theology or Scripture, I just want to share my thanks. There is SO MUCH to be thankful for here at Lord of Life! I'm thankful for (in no particular order!): seeing the beauty and variety of quilts coming in ... having to cap our VBS registrations, and the only limit was space for the Joyful craft projects ... our ukelele group making music together ... when the Holy Spirit helps sermons meet a need that I didn't even know of ... people discovering new ministries they can support, and the joy that serving gives them ... Bridge of Peace hosting their day camp ... Christian Caring Center celebrating 40 years of sharing ... singing praises with old hymns, new songs, and new words to old melodies ... the teamwork of our Council ... the energy our 6th-10th graders bring ... our many teams, groups, and committees who reach out in so many ways ... the baptism of little Athena and the birth of sweet Mayleia ... the love of God that shows up in ways predictable and unexpected. Some of you remember the best-selling book 10,000 Things To Be Happy About, and I hope that if we tried to write out a shared list of gratitude, it would be equally varied, lengthy, and delightful. Thank you for being a part of our faith community!
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
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Pastor Wants To Know You Better!
Before and after church services, I try to say hello to every congregation member who was present, but it is usually not the kind of conversation that we can get to know each other better. July 5 through August 11 is a prime time for getting together for some quality time. I would love to stop by your home for a brief visit and just talk. We could tour your backyard, sit on the porch, or even take a walk in your neighborhood. I look forward to learning more about your hobbies, interests, and family. Some folks have said, "Oh Pastor, I don't want to 'put you out' by taking your time!" But, to me it would be something I hope to experience. Please extend an invitation to me to visit with you. It could be at your home or other ways of connecting like meeting at a local park. Our homes and lives had become sealed off during the darker days of Covid, and we can now open up again. Let’s get to know each other better. I’m looking forward to that!
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Lord Of Life Members,
Please Complete Our Emergency Contact Form:
Life is unpredictable, but the Church wants to be able to respond to any circumstance. We are asking you to use this Google form to provide 1 or 2 emergency contacts, "just in case." Any information will be kept confidential, and no one will be contacted unless an immediate need arises. We hope to receive one form for every household!
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Summer Giving: We don't want our ministry to "slump." Please consider automated giving, through our Tithe.ly QR code or by signing up for Simply Giving. You can sign up for Simply Giving by clicking on the link below, printing out the form, and returning it to the church office.
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Contacting Pastor Wendolyn:
The Lord of Life website has information on contacting Pastor. Just click on the link provided below to access the site.
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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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Christmas In July Services
July 22nd And 23rd
Make sure you are at one of our church services on the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd for Christmas In July. This will be the celebration at all services. For the Saturday, 5:00 PM service, we will have a special Christmas Around the World program. That will be followed by an International Christmas Supper at 6:00 PM. There will be some special things for our Sunday service, too. Hope to see you then!
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Christmas In July
International Supper
Saturday, July 22nd, At 6:00 PM
Christmas does not have to come just once a year! We are celebrating the gift of Jesus with a “Half-Christmas” featuring a gathering complete with international food and some fun surprises. Italian chicken parmesan will be provided, and we are asking those who attend to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please identify the name of the dish you bring and its international origin. As many different types of food will add to the fun. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Narthex bulletin board to let us know you will be attending and for the necessary planning.
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The Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Faith And Family Night
Thursday, August 3rd
Ticket Sales At Each Church Service
Sales End Sunday, July 16th!
Lord Of Life has reserved a block of tickets to the BlueClaws game on August 3rd when they present their annual Faith And Family Promotion Night. The game starts at 7:05 PM with entry to the stadium at 6:00 PM. Tickets cost $12.00 each and parking is $5.00 per car. Church members, their families, and friends are welcome to attend! James Cuviello is the point of contact for this event. If paying by check, make checks payable to James Cuviello. We should be able to purchase additional tickets if we sell out all our block of seats, but to assure being able to sit with our group, purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Please note that the BlueClaws have a "no cash" policy at the stadium including paying for parking - credit cards only for all food and other purchases as well. If you have questions, please contact Jim. An email link is below.
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Bible Study will not be meeting during the summer months. Watch for an announcement of our next study which will begin in September. |
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Mission Team
To Depart For WVa
Sunday, July16th
The van will be packed, and they'll be ready to go! The Lord Of Life's Appalachia Service Project Team will leave for Brenton, West Virgina. The ride will be 8 to 10 hours in length. Thank you to all our church members who provided the financial support to make this trip possible. Please remember our team members in your prayers as they do God's work helping families in need to provide upgrades and improvements to their homes. Team members include: Penny Miller (Project Leader), Valerie Danzey, Charlene and Lee Jennings, Pastor David Jones, Lu and Ed Hourihan, Tina and Bill Leach, Paul Mohnar, and Lynn Walsh.
Join us at our Saturday evening service on July 15th during which our team will be commissioned and blessed.
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Vacation Bible School
"Joyful"
Stories, Crafts, Music
Waiting List Available
Monday, July 10th
Through
Thursday, July 13th
9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
All spots for Lord of Life's Vacation Bible School have been filled! We now have a waiting list in affect. If we have any cancellations, those on the waiting list will be contacted.
VBS is for children from age 3 to grade 4, and there is no cost to participate. Links are provided below for you to use to be placed on the waiting list. You can register on-line or print out a registration form.
(The form will download to your computer.)
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Currently, a critical need for our VBS program are empty 3-pound coffee cans that will be used in one of our activities. We have some on hand but we need about a dozen more!
We can also use donations of the following items:
Elmers Extra Strength Glue or Glue Sticks
Fine Point Markers
Chocolate Pudding (Individual, Ready To Eat Cups)
Oreos
Gummy Worms
Icing (Vanilla, Chocolate)
Bags of Chips (Individual Snack Size)
Juice Boxes or Bags
Mini Water Bottles
Bagel Chips
White Chocolate Chips
Dried Cranberries
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Summer
Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays, At 9:30 AM
Our Summer BFF is held during our 9:30 AM service following the children's sermon. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend! We will continue to meet at this time through August 27th. BFF will not be held on September 3rd, Labor Day weekend Sunday.
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Nursery Volunteers
Sign Up
On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 10:00 AM Sunday church service (for the summer schedule, at 9:30 AM). We need to have 2 persons for each date. Orientation training will be provided prior to your first assigned date. If you are able to help, sign up by contacting Breanne.
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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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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, July 6th
At 10:00 AM
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. In July we will present a program, "Freedom In Christ." We are very excited to share that Wiley has lifted visitation restrictions. When we present our program there on Thursday, July 6th, we will be able to bring as many people as we like. The folks at Wiley are quite welcoming and our music brings smiles to them. They look forward to seeing us each month.
If you would like to participate by either singing, playing an instrument, doing a scripture reading, handing out song sheets, or just being there to greet the residents, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every month. Please consider joining us to bring joy to Wiley!
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Time For Talents
Friday, July 7th,
At 10:00 AM
It's Daisy Day! This month, we will have painting and craft projects available that center around this theme. You are welcome to bring your own project as well. Friends are always invited!
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Book Club
Tuesday, July 11th,
At 1:00 PM
A Full Life: Reflections At Ninety
By Jimmy Carter
This is a memoir by the 39th President of the United States, released in 2015 on his 90th birthday. The book is a collection of reflections and memories, including his upbringing, political career, and humanitarian efforts. Copies are available in the Burlington County Library. Please join us for an always stimulating conversation!
August Book Club Preview!
We have chosen a book August and thought you might want to get a head start on reading it. Our book will be The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir comes an unforgettable novel of a BBC-sponsored wartime cooking competition and the four women who enter for a chance to better their lives. The Burlington County Library has copies of this book.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, July 19th,
At 12:30 PM
Colbie’s
Southern Kissed Chicken
1643 NJ-38 West, Mt Holly
Lunch Bunch is traveling to Mt Holly to enjoy a new place. Come enjoy fried chicken, waffles, a sandwich, or a generous salad. Plenty of outside seating is available, but there are inside tables, too. Let us know if you would need a ride to be with us. All are welcome and bring a friend, too! The link to Colbie's menu is below. A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. Contact Barbara Wagner if you have any questions. A link to her email is below.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, July 25th
At 9:00 AM
Long Bridge Park
895 Deacon Road, Hainesport
Long Bridge is a forested sanctuary along the Rancocas Creek. It has upland and lowland forests, a freshwater pond, tidal marshland, Rancocas Creek shoreline, and meadows. We will meet in the parking lot off of Deacon Road. Come join us for a lovely woodland walk! Friends are always welcome. The link below has information about the park. Please let Janell know if you need directions or a ride.
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Monday Message:
Sign Up!
Each Monday, Janell is emailing weekly encouraging messages. If you would like to receive them, please contact Janell.
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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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"Stepping-stones To Health"
At Lord Of Life:
Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Program
Tuesday, July 18th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In April, a few members of Lord of Life began to ask, “How might we be better stewards of our health?” Thus, the steering committee consisting of Ed and Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Penny Miller, Pastor Wendolyn, Barbara Ma, and Cynthia Tait began to plan for an exciting new emphasis on health at LoL. The group had fun creating the new title for the ministry, “Stepping-stones To Health,” at our May meeting. The title embodies the reality that change happens one step at a time and that God provides the solid foundation for this change. It also works on and through the knowledge that God wants us to care for our bodies. One more point for the grammar police out there. Instead of “Steppingstones” we use the hyphen in the title to indicate that we are not in this alone, as God is with each of us. Also, we are there for one another as we pursue better health.
In June, the committee crafted a vision that springs forth from our congregation’s larger mission: We are a welcoming community that encourages each other toward holistic health, offering stepping-stones to feel and live better! This vision stretches beyond the boundaries of our church membership so that anyone in the community can join us to pursue better health and wellness.
Please join our first program offering, Strong Bones and Balance Fitness, which will meet on Tuesday, July 18th from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. This video class is open to all ages, with exercises that can be adjusted for nearly any ability level. Come as you are in comfortable clothes. If you cannot make it in July, the next session will be offered on August 22 from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM. We also invite anyone that would like to join the Stepping-stones to Health steering committee to attend the next planning meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 6th at 1:30 PM in Fellowship Hall where we will be planning the activities for the fall. If you have questions, please get in touch with Cynthia Tait by email carussell1@comcast.net or phone 602-708-6997.
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From The Worship And Music Committee:
Something To Consider
Recently, the Worship and Music Committee reviewed how many volunteers from our congregation are needed for Lord of Life to conduct 3 worship services each weekend. In addition to Pastor leading the service; our church secretary, Debbie Chromeck, making sure bulletins and our projection slides are available; Breanne Tomlinson running BFF; and Rick Krause playing the organ and piano, directing the choir, and leading the Praise Team, we came up with 46 people!
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Greeters*****************2***********2************2
Ushers******************2***********2************2
Altar Guild**************1***********1************1
Acolyte*****************1***********1************1
Communion Assistant******1***********1************1
Choir (minimum)*********************8
Praise Team (minimum)*****************************5
Audio-visual*************1***********1************1
Open/lock up building*****1***********1************1
Tellers************************4 per weekend
Coffee Hour (minimum)**********2 per weekend
TOTAL: 46 people!
Also note that, the sanctuary beautification team, once a month nursery room helpers, and the Worship & Music Committee were not counted in the weekly numbers, but they are also truly vital to our worship ministry! Are there others who we forgot?
Worship assistants are always needed and welcome! Yes, we realize that more than one of these tasks can be and are being filled by the same person, like the same person opening up the building and running the AV projection system or being on Altar Guild and also serving as a Communion assistant. But even when we combine jobs, many people are needed. Can you help? If you would like more information, please see Pastor, Barb Wagner, or Rick Krause.
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, July 20th
At 10:00 AM
We Need YOU!
Quilt Ministry is open to everyone! There are many simple tasks that you can do.
There are simple jobs that anyone can do. They are:
Sort donated material.
Cut squares of material, pieces of batting or backing.
Put 48 squares together to make a kit.
Sew 48 squares together.
Pin a quilt top, batting, backing together.
Tie a quilt together.
Sew the edge of a quilt.
Gloria Brosious leads our group and will provide instruction. Hope to see you on the 20th!
(Please note: Due to Vacation Bible School, our July quilting day is being held on Thursday, July 20th. We will return to our normal 2nd Thursday of each month in August when we meet on Thursday, August 10th.)
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Church Doors Painted
Thanks to Keith Lerner and Ed Hourihan for their work in painting the numerous entrance doors to our church building. The doors included ones leading to the outside of the building from the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, the kitchen, the Grace Place entrance hallway, the basement, and the nursery room.
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Lawn Mowing Time!
It’s that time of the year again that we will need volunteers to mow the lawn at our church. The lawn needs to be mowed approximately once a week, depending on weather conditions. You can sign up for one or more weeks. A list of open dates are below. The best time to mow the lawn is when Grace Place is not in session and when no church services are being held: Tuesday thru Friday afternoons, Monday all day, and Saturday mornings. Training will be provided to those who have not used our equipment in the past. Please email Craig Baechler, Property Ministry, and tell him the weeks on which you will be able to help out.
Weeks Still Available:
September 4, 18
October 2, 9, 23
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Church Library
The Lord Of Life Library is located in the room next to the church office. It is always accessible by using the door from the hallway. It contains a large selection of books and some DVD’s as well. There are items of interest for all age ranges. Borrow what you wish, and return the items when you are finished with them.
The most recent addition to our library is a shelf of health related books. We received a wonderful donation of books on breast health, cancer, and other topics. We would like to expand this section, and if you would like to donate any books related to health, you can leave them in the library, either on the table or this designated shelf (top shelf on the left-most bookcase).
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Ohana
Adult Ukulele Group
Mondays, July 10th & 24th
At 1:30 PM
The July sessions of the Ohana Ukulele instruction will take place on Mondays, July 10th and 24th at 1:30 PM. Playing ukulele is easy and fun. And that’s what this group is, a fun time to learn and play easy music together. Once we feel ready, we might play along with hymns during a service.
If you would like to join us, please sign up on the sheet posted to the Narthex bulletin board. There are still a couple of ukuleles available. If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Soup Ministry
If you make a meal or soup and have leftovers, please consider donating them. We are asking you to store food in a disposable deli container, label the contents, and place it in the large, upright freezer in the church kitchen which is located next to the stove. The food will be distributed to those of the congregation who are in need. Please contact Bettie Lohman or Barbara Ma with names of folks who could use a delivery.
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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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Needs List For Bridge Of Peace Food Pantry
The food pantry at BOP could use several items that are currently in low supply. Here is the list of these groceries. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the church entryway.
Peanut Butter
Canned Tomato Sauce
Canned Fruit
Boxed Pasta
Boxed Macaroni And Cheese
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Thanks From Bridge Of Peace
Pastor Wendolyn and Betty Mastrillo received this note from Pastor Giselle. We wanted to share it with all our readers.
Dear Friends,
Can you thank everyone in your ministry for their support of our daycamp and VBS for a full day/week. We plan to sponsor 30 children and teens and are excited this year as we have invited a mission partner, St Marks Oaklyn, to join us for the week, as we are together being served by Vicar Andy Jones and Cross Roads. The children are super excited about our annual trip to Atsion Lake and Campgrounds as well.
Thank you for your support. It is a gift the many ways we serve the Gospel together on this territory.
Peace,
Pastor Giselle
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Helping Hands Ministry
Wednesday, July 26th,
At 9:30 AM
(For The Christian Caring Center)
Helping Hands is a monthly ministry to make sandwiches for the homeless served by Christian Caring Center. It meets the last Wednesday of each month. We form an assembly line and make about 200 sandwiches in an hour. Jobs are easy – putting meat and cheese on a roll, placing sandwiches in a baggie, counting the sandwiches, and putting them in a grocery bag. Everyone gets a small, easy task and a lot gets done quickly while we share some time together. We keep everyone safe by wearing gloves and masks, spacing ourselves, and venting the room. All are invited to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Christian Caring Center News
The Christian Caring Center publishes a monthly newsletter for all to read. The link below can be used to access it.
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
MORE stands for Modular Organic Regenerative Environments. The group is 100% funded by recycling athletic shoes, keeping them out of landfills. Donated shoes are sold to participating vendors in developing countries. Proceeds regenerate forests and jump start small farming co-ops in needy regions. This creates retail jobs while stimulating free enterprise. MORE provides basic supplies, tools, seeds (fruit-bearing mango, papaya, avocado and income producing mahogany), and agroforestry training to poor farming families, school children and rural villages.
Our collection box has been moved back to the church entryway area. Please give only sneaker-type used footwear, no dress or other types of shoes.
To learn more about the organization, click on the link below.
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Register For Summer Camp:
Summer 2023 Theme: Holy Trinity - Wholly Love
Cross Roads is the ultimate destination for children looking for an exciting and enriching summer experience. It offers a range of fun activities such as hiking, swimming, and sports, as well as opportunities for spiritual growth through small group discussions, and engaging activities. With experienced and caring staff, Cross Roads ensures that every child feels welcome, safe, and supported as they make new friends and create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on the chance to join the Cross Roads community this summer!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive At
Lord Of Life
25 regular pint donations ("units") of blood plus 4 special "power red" donations were collected at our recent blood drive. This brings the total number of units of blood donated at Lord Of Life blood drives to 1,435. Thanks to all our church members who gave blood and others who assisted with making the blood drive possible. Kathlene Parasimo, the Red Cross representative for our blood drive, sent this note to Lord Of Life, "Lord of Life has been an amazing partner to the Red Cross. Thank you for all you do to support and assist us in our mission: having church members present during the drive, donating blood, and allowing us to use your space. On behalf of the Red Cross a sincere thank you!"
The next American Red Cross blood drive to be held at our church will be on Tuesday, August 29th. LifeLines will announce the event as time approaches and provide a registration link. Please continue to give the "Gift Of Life."
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Children's Choir Camp
Wednesday, July 5th
Through
Saturday July 8th
The Association Of Lutheran Church Musicians will be holding their Hearts, Hands, And Voices Worship And Fine Arts Day Camp at Trinity Lutheran Church in Landsdale, PA. It is open to children who will be entering grades 2 through 7 in the fall of 2023. Click on the link below for more information and registration.
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Free Concerts
Wednesday, July 5th And Friday, July 7th
Both At 7:30 PM
The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) is holding its biennial conference in Philadelphia from July 5 th through July 8 th . There are two FREE public events and everyone is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, July 5th @ 7:30 PM – "Gathering Eucharist"
Christ Church (Old City)
20 N. American St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Friday, July 7th @ 7:30 PM – "Festival of Hymns"
Church of the Holy Trinity (Rittenhouse Square)
1904 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
For more information, please contact Rick Krause (3rick@comcast.net or 856-287-5328)
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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.
Something new has been added to make it easier for you to contribute to Lord of Life using your cell phone! Simply scan the QR code below with your cell phone, and you will be able to make a donation using Tithe.ly.
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(More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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Tithe.ly Options
Using Tithe.ly on your cell phone has a new added feature. You are now able to pick a particular fund for your contribution to Lord of Life. The photo below shows the catagories of giving. We will update what appears on the list if a new catagory comes about or if one ends.
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Assignments To Ministries
Each Council member is designated to lead a specific Church Ministry. Congregation members with concerns, ideas, or who would like to be more involved with a particular aspect of church life, should reach out to the specific Council member assigned to that Ministry.
Property – Craig Baechler
Worship & Music – Barbara Wagner
Pastoral Care & Nurturing – Penny Miller
Support (Finance/Stewardship) -Bill Reich (pro tem)
Discipleship/Communications/Evangelism – Cynthia Tait
Learning 1 (Grace Place) – Merle Brown
Learning 2 (Church Proper) – Tammy Miller
We are Family – Jim Ernst
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Photos From June Events
At Lord Of Life
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Time For Talents
Friday, June 2nd
The group enjoying time together and working on painting flowers and decorating rocks.
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Art Show
Saturday And Sunday,
June 3rd & 4th
A wide varity of beautiful artistic works were on display at Lord Of Life. A BIG THANK YOU to all our talented members who shared their wonderful creations with us!
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PEP Luau
Thursday, June 15th
People Enjoy People group had a special Hawaiian Luau luncheon hosted by Sue and Bill Dreisbach. A good time was had by all! The last 4 pictures show what many called the highlight of the day. Dulce Capadocia, a neighbor of Barbara Ma and a trained, experienced hula dancer, had members dancing the hula!
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, June 28th
Our fantastic LOL crew made 192 sandwiches for the clients of the Christian Caring Center.
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Citizens Bank Park Tour
Thursday, June 29th
Twenty-five church members and friends toured Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Rick Krause served as the tour guide and provided all with an informative and fun-filled insider's view of the facillity.
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July Birthdays
July 4: Carol Flood
July 5: Robert Brosious, Charlene Jennings, and Pat Macri
July 7: Priscilla Faucett
July 8: Josephine Grosser and Jimmy Hopkins
July 10: Stacy Allen
July 12: John Evans, Nicholas Molnar, and Florence Nicklas
July 13: Janell Reich
July 16: Samantha Schultheis
July 18: Craig Baechler
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 26: Anthony Mocci
July 27: Rachel Shover
July 28: Mary Stroup and Brett Thomas
July 30: John Schwarzmann
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 51 years!)
July 10: Emily & Jeffrey Grosser
July 11: Beth & Jim Hopkins and Michele & Gene Ingrao
July 14: Mary & Andrew Roppoli and Leslie & Craig Schmauder
July 15: Judy & Anthony Bencivengo (Celebrating 51 years!)
July 16: Linda Nardi & Steven Hansen
July 18: Carolyn & James Cuviello (Celebrating 53 years!)
July 24: Melissa & John DeAngelis
July 26: Deborah & Robert Donahue and
Amy & Donald Wilmot (Celebrating 30 years!)
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July Baptismal Anniversaries
July: Merle Brown
July 5: Kaitlin Murray
July 7: Anthony Bencivengo and Chance Heinhold
July 8: Olivia Murray
July 9: Benjamin Murray
July 10: Kristy Godfrey and Grace Grosser
July 12: Lauren Barnes, Charles Ghegan, Jr., and Ryan Thomas
July 13: Alexys Vernier and Madasyn Vernier
July 18: Quinlynn Springborn
July 20: Gillian Ingrao
July 21: Michael Dehoff and Tyler Reich
July 22: Abigail Cosper and Bethany Cosper
July 25: Claire McMichael
July 30: Grace Ingrao
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Our ending song, America The Beautiful, was the combination of two independent works. The lyrics were written by Katharine Lee and its music was composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward of Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, NJ. The two never met. Bates was an English professor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. During a trip to Colorado in 1893, she was inspired by the sights seen along the way, and wrote a poem, Pikes Peak, which would become the words to America The Beautiful. Ward was on his way home from Coney Island on a ferry boat when he penned the tune in 1882. It was first called, O Mother, Dear Jerusalem, and later titled, Materna. In 1910 the tune and words were combined to create America The Beautiful. Over the years there have attempts to give the song equal status to The Star Spangled Banner. Let us pray that God will to continue to “shed His grace” on our nation.
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