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Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Seasons Of
Advent
And
Christmas
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Issue Of: December 1, 2023 | |
This month's Bible verse is in video form. The link is provided below.
To View The Video - Click Here
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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!
There will be no Coffee Hour on Sunday Morning, December 24th.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Dear Members of Lord of Life,
By now a very sad letter should have arrived in your home mailbox, announcing my last day at Lord of Life on Sunday, January 7th.
If this were a Christmas present, it would have been an awful one. But I am coming to see this shift as an Advent present for you and for me… Like Mary and Joseph were not seeking to have a baby so soon, this is not something we would have hoped for. It is a new future breaking into our shared life. A baby changes everything; a changing pastorate may feel to you like just such a disruption. There is nothing small or easy about the Christmas story - and yet it is good news.
I am not hurrying off to another congregation; rather I am waiting, seeing what God will do, beginning with training this spring as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Perhaps someday I will return to full-time ministry; for now I simply trust God to be leading me as I prepare for bi-vocational ministry, continuing in the Church’s mission of changing and saving lives.
For you, a journey begins, not to Bethlehem, but to discovering again Emmanuel, how God is with you. God will uphold you and love you.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
PS: My Facebook profile, Wen Trozzo, will be going away soon; please do not feel singled out or feel "unfriended;" I set up that profile specifically for these years and it is time to retire it.
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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.
Contacting Pastor - Click Here
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Pastor's Contact Information:
Office Hours: Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cell phone: 609-286-4533 - available 24/7 though I do not answer while driving or visiting.
Email: pastor@lordlife.us
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Christmas Service Schedule | |
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Tuesday
December 19th
At 7:00 PM
Christmas is a joyous time for many, but for some of us, it brings sadness and despair. Join us for this special service of remembrance, hope, and renewing our faith in the Lord. You will be invited to meditate on the anguish that you may feel, offer your pain to the Christ child, and find hope and comfort in knowing that you are not alone.
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Sunday
December 24th
At 9:30 AM
We will hold our regular Sunday morning church service to celebrate the last Sunday in Advent. Coffee Hour will not be held.
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Sunday
December 24th
At 3:00 PM
Christmas Eve Family Service
And
Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
Youth Christmas Pageant
Our Family Christmas Eve service will be held at 3:00 PM. The church youth will present a special Christmas Pageant performance during the service. All are welcome, both young and old, to attend this service!
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Sunday
December 24th
At
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Join us for our Candlelight Service at either 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM on Christmas Eve to celebrate our Saviour's birth! Holy Communion will be offered at both services.
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Monday,
December 25th
Christmas Day Virtual Service
There will be no church service at Lord of Life on Christmas Day. The New Jersey Synod will be airing a virtual service that you can access. The direct link has not as yet been established. Church members will receive this information in our weekly emails when it becomes available. You can also visit the New Jersey Synod website to search for information. A link to this website is below.
To Visit The Website - Click Here
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Saturday
And
Sunday
December
30th & 31st
SaturdayAt 5:00 PM
Sunday At 9:30 AM
Hymn Sing Service
We will return to our regular weekend worship schedule on December 30th and 31st. Both services for this weekend will be special Hymn Sing Services. Coffee Hour will be held following the Sunday morning service.
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Tabernacle Tree Lighting
Tonight!
Friday
December 1st
At 7:00 PM
All are welcome to attend the annual Tabernacle Tree Lighting at the Town Hall complex. Pastor Wendolyn will deliver the greeting invocation, our Lord of Life Choir will be singing, and our church will have a booth for you to visit. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there, too, of course. Children will receive a gift from LOL and refreshments will be available for all in the cookie tent. There is no cost to attend this 100% free and fun event.
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Youth
Advent Program
On YouTube
Beginning Today!
Friday, December 1st
Join Breanne and her family for a daily session on our Lord of Life YouTube website. You can watch the video at any time. A new one will be posted each day. There will be activities that you can do at home! To learn about this special Advent journey, click on the link below.
To Watch The Video - Click Here
For the Lord of Life YouTube website, click on the link below.
For The Lord Of Life YouTube Website - Click Here
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Advent Family Night
Sunday, December 3rd,
At 4:00 PM
Advent FAMILY night will be held this Sunday, December 3rd at 4:00 PM. Please come and join us for a short play by our youth followed by making a craft for Christmas in the Fellowship Hall. The various crafts are on display in the Narthex. Admission is for you to bring cookies, brownies or your favorite dessert to share. There will be a free-will offering taken to cover the cost of craft supplies. Come and join the fun!
Below are photos of the crafts that are available for you to make.
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Adult Bible Studies - Two Different Opportunities:
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
December 6th, 13th, And 20th
At 10:00 AM
Congregation and church choir member Dave Dugan will lead an Advent study that he authored called, "King Jesus: An Advent Reflection.” It is a straightforward Bible study with a discussion format. Advent is a time to prepare ourselves to celebrate Jesus' birth and his second coming. Please join us for a time of learning, reflection and discussion as we draw closer to our Lord.
The topics for each week are:
December 6th - Old Testament Prophecies
December 13th - New Testament Realities
December 20th - Two Kingdoms: Here and Hereafter
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
December 6th, 13th And 20th
At 7:00 PM
The evening Bible Study, led by Pastor Wendolyn, will also have an Advent theme. We will meet on the first 3 Wednesday evenings in December in Fellowship Hall beginning at 7:00 PM. Looking at various scripture passages that relate to Advent, will help us navigate through our journey as we anticipate the birth of Jesus.
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Parents Night Out
Friday, December 8th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We have set aside the evening of Friday, December 8th for our "Christmas Edition" of Parents Night Out. There will be snacks, crafts, and movies for the children. Drop off the kids at 5:00 PM and pick them back up at 9:00 PM. Have night out to do dinner, shopping, or just some free time. Please register with Breanne if you will be participating. A link to her email is below.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Bake Sale To Benefit New Scholarship Ministry
Saturday and Sunday
December 16th And 17th
We will be having a bake sale on Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December 17th. Bakers are needed!!! Can you help? If so, please sign up on the sheet located in the Narthex or contact Barbara Wagner. All proceeds will go to our new ministry, a scholarship fund. (See the description of the scholarship below.) If you aren't able to bake, please come and purchase some wonderful baked goods.
The Lord of Life Scholarship Fund
We were recently granted a check in the amount of $2,000 from the New Jersey Synod to be used toward a new ministry. Bill Reich and several other members attended a seminar last spring, and, because of their presence and interest, the Synod offered Lord of Life an opportunity to apply for a monetary grant that would be applied to a new ministry at our church. Several ideas were presented to Council with the scholarship being the one chosen. This scholarship will be for college students who are members of Lord of Life. They have certain requirements to meet, such as attending church regularly, being involved in church activities over the past few years, such as helping at VBS, ushers, greeters, choir, etc. More information will be shared with families who have students in high school and college in the very near future. For more information please contact Barbara Wagner.
To Email Barbara - Click Here
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Nominations For
Church Council
Are Now Open
Help Wanted! The nominating committee, in accordance with the church Bylaws, is now seeking volunteers willing to accept nominations for various Council positions which include officers and ministry liaison leads. These are 2 year term positions, but occasionally people may leave early due to personal reasons.
What does Council do? Well there would not be a church without Council lay leadership, which attends to both the ministry and business needs of the church along with our Pastor, so these are very important positions to fill. Meetings are once a month, although there is usually some required tasks or actions between the meetings.
If you are interested in serving on Council or need more information, please speak to any of the following nominating committee members: Ed Hourihan, Linda Baechler, or Nancy DiYenno.
Please prayerfully consider what time/talent you can provide to this critical area of church leadership.
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Music Ministry Notes
A Message From, Rick Krause:
We are always inviting congregation members to join one or more of our musical groups. This is especially so for special occasions during the Advent and Christmas Seasons.
If you are interested in offering a vocal or instrumental selection for any of the upcoming December services, please see Rick Krause as soon as possible.
Our Bell Choir is also looking for a few "ringers" who might be interested in playing. Please see Sue Dreisbach as soon as possible.
There are several ukuleles available in our Ohana group. Please see Janell Reich as soon as possible.
Our Choir and Praise Team are both open to all who want to share their musical talents. Please see Rick Krause as soon as possible.
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
All children ages 3 to 4th grade are invited to join us at Bible, Faith, & Fellowship. Children will attend the first part of our Sunday morning 9:30 AM. Following the children's sermon, the group will leave the Sanctuary for Christian learning and other BFF activities. Friends are always welcome!
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Youth Group
(Grades 6-12)
Sunday, December 10th, 4:00 PM
Our Lord of Life Youth Group will meet only once in December. Be sure to join us on December 10th! All youth grades 6 to 12 are invited to attend. Friends are always welcome.
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Confirmation Classes
Sunday, December 3rd, At 4:00 PM
And
Sunday, December 17th, At 4:00 PM
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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 9:30 AM Sunday church service. 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.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Time For Talents
Today!
Friday, December 1st,
At 10:00 AM
Join us for a time of creativity and fellowship! This month we will be working on "Everything Christmas." There will be greeting cards and gift cards to design, and a dove ornament to make. You may also bring your own project. All materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome! Contact Janell if you have any questions.
Below are photos of some of the projects available today.
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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, December 7th
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. 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!
This month, we are only allowed to have 5 of us visit Wiley. Masks must be worn. Let Sue Dreisbach know if you are planning to be with us.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Book Club
Tuesday, December 12th,
At 1:00 PM
Winter Street
By Elin Hilderbrand
Cozy up with New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand’s first Christmas novel, hailed, “A diverting tale... filled with humor, romance, and realism.” by USA Today, in which a family gathers on Nantucket for a holiday filled with chaos, caroling, and cheer.
The author, Elin Hilderbrand, lives on Nantucket with her husband and their three young children. She grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and traveled extensively before settling on Nantucket.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, December 13th,
At 12:30 PM
Illiano Cucina
The December Lunch Bunch meal will be held at Illiano Cucina, located at The Village At Taunton Forge, 200 Tuckerton Road, Medford. Come, celebrate the season, and enjoy some wonderful food and fellowship. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends! 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.
To Email Barbara - Click Here
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, December 26th,
At 1:30 PM
Historic Smithville Park
803 Smithville Rd, Eastampton Township
(Weather Permitting!)
Join us for a brief devotion and picturesque walk. We are meeting at the parking lot adjacent to the mansion. Our plan is to stroll the grounds, view the outside holiday decorations, and walk as far as the group desires.
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Blanket Service Project
Barbara Urban is supplying us with a new batch of knitted squares for making blankets. Once completed, they will be given to residents at Wiley. The squares will be available at the church beginning next week for you to pick up and put together. If you have any questions, contact Janell.
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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
Tuesdays, December 5th And 19th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us at our next program offering, Strong Bones and Balance Fitness, which meets 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 have questions, please get in touch with Cynthia Tait by email carussell1@comcast.net or phone 602-708-6997.
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, December 14th
At 10:00 AM
The next meeting of the Quilters will be on Thursday, December 14th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. We will be working on a variety of tasks such as sorting fabric, making quilt kits, and tying quilts.
If you are unable to be with us at our meetings and want to make quilts, kits are available in the Narthex on the quilting display table, and pre-cut batting pieces and backings can be found in the quilting closet in Fellowship Hall.
Remember:
Quilt Ministry is open to everyone! There are many simple tasks that you can do. The only cost to join our group is your time!
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 14th!
To Email Gloria - Click Here
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Leftover Halloween Candy
Women's Ministry is collecting any leftover Halloween candy that will be used to make goodie bags for Bridge of Peace children. If you have any to donate, place it in the kitchen labeled "BOP Betty Mastrillo." All donations are greatly appreciated.
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Other Goodies Collection
Also, we will be collecting granola bars, fruit bars, fruit snacks, fruit pouches, etc. These can also be placed in the kitchen labeled "BOP Betty Mastrillo."
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Christmas Dinner
For:
Bridge Of Peace Youth
Tuesday, December 5th, At 4:30 PM
Women's Ministry will be providing a Christmas Dinner for the Bridge of Peace children on Tuesday, December 5th. We are serving shredded BBQ chicken, cole slaw, applesauce, oranges, and, of course, dessert. We will need donations of money or food. If you can donate food, we will need cole slaw, rolls, applesauce, oranges, milk, and chocolate milk.
Please know you are welcome to come join us! We usually carpool from the Medport Diner around 4:30 PM to 4:45 PM. Let Betty Mastrillo know if you are attending and what food you can provide.
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Women's Christmas Gathering
Friday, December 8th
At 6:00 PM
Our annual Women's Christmas Gathering will be held on Friday, December 8th at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share with all. There is a sign up sheet on the Narthex bulletin board.
We will have an ornament exchange again, but it will be done in a different way. If you want to participate, please bring a WRAPPED ornament, of no more than $10.00 cost. Also, there will be a game and some singing.
We hope you all can join us for a night of fun and fellowship.
To Email Betty - Click Here
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Ohana
Adult Ukulele Group
Mondays,
December 4th, 11th, & 18th
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. If you would like to join us, we still have a couple of ukuleles available. There are three practice sessions in December. We will be playing several Christmas selections at the 5:00 PM church service on Saturday, December 9th, and we will be participating in the 9:00 PM Christmas Eve service, too. Please contact Janell Reich for more information.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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Holy Eucharist Ministry
Any church member who is unable to be at our services and would like to receive Holy Communion at their home should contact either the church office (609-268-0262) or Penny Miller (609-726-1698). A time for a visit will then be planned.
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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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Christmas Collections For
The Christian Caring Center
And
Bridge Of Peace
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The Giving Tree is located in the church entryway. You can pick up tags for gifts that will be given to children served by the Christian Caring Center. Sunday, December 10th is the last day for gift collection.
Additional Gift Items for the Christian Caring Center are being collected. Please click on the link below to view the entire list of items. It will download to your computer. Then read it in your Download File folder.
To View The List - Click Here
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We will also collect gifts for Bridge of Peace. Lord of Life gives them $500.00 to buy gift cards for the families and we collect hats, mittens, and gloves for them. (Hats and mittens are especially needed!) We also make up goody bags for them filled with candy, granola or fruit bars, and fruit snacks. Please have your donations at the church no later than this coming Sunday, December 3rd! Thank you!
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Thanksgiving Meals Delivered
Thank You's Received
A Message From Church Council Member Jim Ernst:
I delivered all the donated Thanksgiving food items to the Christian Caring Center on Monday, November 13th. There were 4 volunteers to unload the car there. Upon opening the trunk lid and rear doors, these volunteers were so taken back with all the food. I overheard one of the men saying,"Wow, what a blessing! Now everyone will have a Happy Thanksgiving.” The supervisor, Gina, was saying to me how Lord of Life is so generous with food donations and clothing at the thrift store. She thankfully said, "God bless them." The volunteers repeated that also, several times. I left with such a good feeling that our church members did so well with providing a filling Thanksgiving dinner for the less fortunate.
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Christian Caring Center
Code Blue Needs
As winter approaches, many clients of the Christian Caring Center find themselves facing the difficulty of dealing with frigid temperatures. To help them, the Center has instituted a winter Code Blue program. They are in need of the items listed below. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.
General Needs:
Coffee Pots
Coffee, Sugar, Powdered Creamer, Hot Cocoa Supplies
Paper Plates & Cups And Utensil Supplies
Bottled Water, Juices, Packaged Snacks
For Shelter Clients:
Journals, Pens, Stamps, Envelopes
Razors, Socks, Reading Glasses
Puzzels, Magazines, Books
Gloves, Hats, Sweatshirts, Sweat Pants
General Hygiene Supplies, Feminine Hygiene Supplies
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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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Helping Hands Ministry
Wednesday, December 20th,
At 9:00 AM
(Sandwiches For The Christian Caring Center)
Please Note The Date Change!
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. For December, however, we are meeting on the third Wednesday December 20th. 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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National Lutheran Choir
Annual Christmas Festival Live Stream
Saturday, December 9th,
At 2:30 PM (Eastern Time)
In Christ’s birth we see, hear, and feel a sense of renewal as Christmas connects us to the roots of our faith. This year’s Christmas Festival will celebrate old beside new; the program will include works from the 16th century to the present, including Gabrieli’s “Hodie Christus Natus Est,” Randall Thompson’s “Ye Were Sometimes Darkness,” and an arrangement by artistic director, Jennaya Robison. Carols, readings, and music from brass, oboe, harp, and organ will sound throughout to ring in another Christmas.
Join the National Lutheran Choir for this beloved tradition.
Click on the link below to access the NLC website. It will direct you to the concert. The times on their webpages are Central Time. Add one hour for the Eastern Zone time.
To Visit The Website - Click Here
This livestream is free to all. No purchase is required to watch.
A recording of the livestream will also be available throughout the Christmas season on NLC's YouTube channel!
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Medicaid Eligibility Review
By next spring 2.3 million New Jersey residents will have eligibility reviews to determine if they still qualify for New Jersey Family Care (Medicaid). Those persons covered by this health insurance plan will receive an eligibility packet in the mail and need to respond within 30 days. Those who do not complete the packet will lose their health care coverage.
If you are a caregiver to someone on Medicaid or if you are on Medicaid, it is critical to complete and return the paperwork. Free help is available. Call (888) 654-3893 if you have questions. You can also learn more by clicking on the following link:
Read more and download the flier on leamnj.org
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Free Covid Test Kits Available
As of September 25th, every US household can again receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests, which are delivered directly to your home. COVID rapid tests can help you know if you have COVID-19 when you have symptoms, have been exposed, or are going to meet up with others. Click on the link below to order your test kits.
To Order - Click Here
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Continuing Your Contributions: | |
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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Church Envelopes For 2024
Are Available
Please pick up your 2024 church contribution envelopes! They are on a table in the hallway that leads to Fellowship Hall. If you only give electronically and do not use the envelopes, place your 2024 box of envelopes in the container marked "Do Not Use Envelopes" which is on the table next to the envelopes. We are asking everyone to either bring your 2024 envelope box home with you or deposit it in the box for "Do Not Use Evelopes." This will greatly help our Stewardshiip Team manage the distribution.
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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
Discipleship/Evangelism/Communications – 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 November Events
At Lord Of Life
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Stone Soup
Monday, November 6th
Our crew prepared all ingredients and cooked soup which will be added to our Soup Ministry supply.
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Thursday, November 16th
Twenty-six members and friends set up and decorated the Giving Tree in the church entryway. They also made tags for all to take and buy the gift that is written on the tag. Lunch was enjoyed by the group as well.
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Medford Area
Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 19th
Lord of Life hosted the church service. Pastor Wendolyn delivered the message, while Rev. Valerie Balling (St. Peter's Episcopal Church) conducted the service, Father Dan Swift (St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church) delivered the Invocation, and Pastor Joe Monahan (Medford Methodist Church) gave the Benediction. Ashley Henry from i-Rise addressed the congregants. Choirs from St. Mary of the Lakes (led by Carolyn Cuperwich) and Lord of Life (led by Rick Krause) provided vocal selections. Rick Krause served as the organist. Refreshments were served in Fellowship Hall following the service. Thanks to all from Lord of Life who helped at the after-service reception.
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Greening Of The Church
Sunday, November 2th
The Lord of Life "Elves" were busy preparing the church for Christmas. Thanks to all who helped with the decorating!
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, November 29th
Our crew made 191 sandwiches for the Christian Caring Center. Thanks to all who helped!
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December Birthdays
Dec. 3: Betty Mastrillo and Joseph Thomas
Dec. 4: Cathy Riley and Kelsey Snodgrass
Dec. 7: Alexandra Scheuermann and Robert Urban
Dec. 8: Lucille Grosser and Grayson Pickard
Dec. 9: Barbara Ma and Leeland Rogers
Dec. 10: Linda Baechler
Dec. 14: Barbara Blackman
Dec. 16: Jack Kronenberger
Dec. 18: Joseph Steff III
Dec. 19 Cassie Hussey
Dec. 20: Lee Jennings
Dec. 22: Gwendolyn Ghegan, Carol Koskela, and Wendolyn Trozzo
Dec. 23: Paul Horner
Dec. 24: Keith Williams
Dec. 25: Heather Vernier
Dec. 26: Jodi Shover
Dec. 27: John McMichael
Dec. 28: Andrew Roppoli
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December Wedding Anniversaries
Dec. 6: Patty & Giovanni DeCristofaro
Dec. 14: Sue & Leo Michaleski
Dec. 29: Helena & Frank Humphreys
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December Baptismal Anniversaries
Dec. 2: Noel Quinn
Dec. 3: Bob Quinn
Dec. 6: Joe Batten and Marie Lamb
Dec. 7: Cameron Buchler and Robin Mocci
Dec. 8: Robert Barnes
Dec. 18: Sean McMichael
Dec. 22: Dawn Heinrich
Dec. 25: Chuck Bubeck
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Seasons Wishes:
To all our readers: Have a fulfilling Advent Season, a Blessed and Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! We'll be back on January 1, 2024 with the next edition of LifeLines.
Jim
James J. Cuviello
LifeLines Editor
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The Story Of Silent Night:
Rick Krause sent the Editor the link below. It is a video of the story behind how the Christmas Hymn, "Silent Night," came to be. In the background behind the narration, you will recognize this familiar tune. Also below is a link to a rendition of the beloved hymn.
To Watch The Video - Click Here
To Listen - Click Here
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A Thought For Your Christmas Gatherings:
(Submitted by Dave Dugan)
What Is Love?
(A Thought From Five Year Old Bobby)
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."
Have a Merry Christmas!
In Christ's Name, Dave
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LifeLines Introduction Bible Verse For December 2023:
If you were puzzeled by this month's introduction Bible verse, here is the explanation. While listening to a morning oldies radio station a few weeks ago, on November 7th, it was announced that the oldest living US Astronaut, Frank Borman, had died at the age of 95. The DJ also mentioned that he was part of the crew of Apollo 8, which was the first space capsule to reach the moon and go into orbit around the moon. That brought back memories of the broadcast the crew made at 9:30 PM (EST) on Christmas Eve 1968. I was at our family Christmas gathering in Weehawken, and all of us were anxious to hear the broadcast before we left to attend the candlelight church service a block away at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Union City. I wondered what the crew was going to say. I never thought it would be what it was. It made a lasting impression. (Even on a 21 year old college senior!) Many of you remember that night. God was with the astronauts on that Christmas Eve, and may God be with all of you as well.
The Editor
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