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Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
1 Winchester Court
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
609-268-0262
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Seasons Of:
Advent
And
Christmas
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Issue Of: December 1, 2024 | |
"...those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV)
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"Where Everybody Is Somebody...
And Jesus Is Lord!"
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Worship With Us
Saturday Evening At 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning At 9:30 AM
Join us on either Saturday evening for our 5:00 PM Word, Song, and Sacrament service or Sunday morning for our 9:30 AM Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving service. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.
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Sunday Services On YouTube
Our current and previous Sunday Worship Service videos will be available on the Lord Of Life YouTube website. Links are below to both the Lord Of Life YouTube website and Facebook page.
View Church Service on YouTube - Click Here
Find Information On Facebook - Click Here
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Live-Stream Service On YouTube
There will be a live-stream of our Sunday 9:30 AM service. You are welcome to use the link below for access to the live-stream service when it is broadcast. As a reminder, the Lord of Life YouTube channel can be found at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifelutheranchurchof5027
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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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From The Pastor's Desk:
Living Deeper Into Advent
December 1st marks the first Sunday of Advent. With our tummies filled with Thanksgiving leftovers, and hearts filled with gratitude, we anticipate the arrival of the Christ child - the wonder of God coming to us. Personally, a baby filled with the promise of hope, peace, joy and the love of God.
Medieval mystic Bernard of Clairvaux (d. 1153 AD) wrote of three distinct advents, or arrivals, of Christ:
-in Bethlehem as an infant,
-at the end of time in resplendent glory,
-and in our hearts daily.
I would like to suggest that you have in this time of Advent, awaiting these arrivals of Christ, a strong sense of anticipation - with a heart and mind filled with expectation. What do you hope for most deeply? Where in your life, or in the world, is peace most needed? How might you experience a joy that fills you so much that you simply must share it? Who can you love each day, someone else or maybe yourself, in a way that is freeing and complete?
The season invites us to engage with each of these advents, asking us how we will live in response to and in the midst of them. Hope, peace, joy, and love beckon us to recognize and celebrate how God has prepared us for such a time as this. With these gifts, we build toward Christ’s long-expected reign.
Come, Lord Jesus, Come.
May your Advent and Christmas preparations be filled with Hope, Peace, Joy, and great Love!
Pastor Barry
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The Greening Of
The Church
TODAY!
Sunday, December 1st
At 10:30 AM
Immediately following the church service, we will be putting up our Christmas decorations and tree in the Sanctuary and other areas of the building. Please stay after the church service to help us get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior.
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Advent Family "Night"
Carols, Crafts,
And Cookies
TODAY!
Sunday, December 1st
At 3:00 PM
If you did not sign up, but still would like to join us at Advent Family "Night," please speak to Breanne Tomlinson before or after the Sunday morning worship service to see if any projects are still available.
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Weekly Bible Study
Wednesdays, At 10:00 AM
In Fellowship Hall
And
Thursdays, At 7:00 PM
On ZOOM
Advent Study During December
Bible Study for December 4th through December 19th will have an Advent theme using the Bible Project. It will center on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John.
Bible Study meets weekly with sessions on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall and on Thursdays at 7:00 PM using ZOOM.
If you are attending by ZOOM, the sign-in information for all Thursday sessions from now until Christmas is below:
To Join The ZOOM Meeting - Click Here
Meeting ID: 840 5781 0116
Passcode: 159467
Dial by your location
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
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Women’s Ministry
Christmas Party
Friday, December 6th,
At 6:00 PM
Ornament exchange under $10.
Bring a dish to share.
Holiday games.
Fun to open the holiday season!
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Tabernacle
Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6th,
At 7:00 PM
Join other members of Lord of Life at the annual tree lighting at Tabernacle Old Town Hall. Our church will have a booth for giving out information to attendees. We also will have Choir and Praise Team members providing some of the entertainment. The event is free and includes free refreshments and a visit from Santa!
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Cartoon Christmas Trio
Saturday, December 7th,
At 5:00 PM
Both Young And Old Are Invited!
The Christmas season has arrived! With that in mind, Lord of Life will be hosting the Cartoon Christmas Trio for a free concert at the church on Saturday, December 7th at 5:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall following the performance.
Children and adults are welcome to attend this performance for folks of all ages!
The Cartoon Christmas Trio will perform every song from the “A Charlie Brown Christmas” recording, using the exact instrumentation that Guaraldi originally composed. In addition to the Peanuts music, the trio will play songs from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas", "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", and "The Little Drummer Boy," just to name a few.
If you would like to find out more about the Cartoon Christmas Trio, please visit their website at https://cartoonchristmastrio.com/home.
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Quilt Auction
To Benefit The Air Conditioner Fund
Ending Sunday, December 8th
There will be a "silent auction" for this magnificent quilt until Sunday, December 8th, when the winner will be declared at 11:00 AM. The quilt top, which was made by her family friend, was donated by Trish Macri-Dainis, and the quilt was finished by Gloria Brosious. Thank you Trish and Gloria!
You will be able to view the quilt in the Narthex and place your bid into the container provided at the display. All proceeds will be deposited into the Air Conditioner Fund.
As of November 26th, the highest bid is $175 on this quilt.
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Second Quilt Added To The Auction!
A Christmas Angel quilt has been added to our quilt auction. This quilt measures 44" x 35" and is on display in the Narthex along with our original one. As of November 26th, the highest bid is $100 on this quilt.
Each of the two quilts are being auctioned separately.
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Parents Night Out
At Lord Of Life
Friday, December 13th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy a night our while the kids have some fun at church. We'll have Christmas crafts, snacks, and movies for them while you have some time for shopping or other things. Please let Breanne Tomlinson know if you will be participating.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Bake Sale To Support The Scholarship Fund
Saturday And Sunday
December 14th And 15th
We will be having a bake and cookie sale on December 14th and December 15th with all proceeds benefiting the Lord of Life Scholarship Fund. The treats will be available for purchase before and after the services. We will have chocolate chip cookies, brownies, decorated Christmas cookies, peanut blossom, chocolate pretzels, and fudge. Please come and support our Lord of Life Scholarship Fund!
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Giving Tree For 2024
Final Collection Day:
Sunday, December 15th
Will Benefit Both Bridge Of Peace
And The Christian Caring Center
You can visit our Giving Tree, which will be in the church entryway, and select one or more tags from it. Once you have purchased your gift, please return it to the church no later than Sunday, December 15th.
Additional Donations Also Being Accepted!
Congregation members can also donate personal care items in travel sizes, socks, mittens, and hats. Blankets and gently worn or new jackets are always welcome, especially men's sizes.
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Stewardship Reminder:
Estimate Of Sharing Cards (EOS)
Thanks to everyone who returned their EOS cards in November! We still have a number of cards outstanding. If you have not as yet returned your EOS card, please do so no later than Christmas Eve! They can be placed in the "Heart Box" in the Narthex.
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Christmas Season
Church Service Schedule
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Saturday, December 21st
5:00 PM - Blue Christmas Service
Tuesday, December 24th
3:00 PM - Children/Family Christmas Eve Service
7:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
9:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Saturday, December 28th
5:00 PM - Service Of Lessons And Carols
Sunday, December 29th
9:30 AM - Service Of Lessons And Carols
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Children's Church
Ages 3 Years To 5th Grade
Are Welcome To Attend!
At Every Sunday
9:30 AM Church Service
Children's Church is held every Sunday. Children ages 3 years old to 5th grade are invited to attend. There will be varying themes throughout the year through the month of June. Children will attend the beginning part of our Sunday morning 9:30 AM service. Following the children's message, the group will leave the Sanctuary for Children's Church activities. Friends are always welcome! We hope your child will be with us each week to learn about God, Jesus, and what the Bible teaches us.
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Confirmation Classes
Sundays, December 1st And 15th,
At 9:30 AM
Confirmation instruction will be held in Fellowship Hall, beginning at 9:30 AM. Youth in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to participate. The "Colaborate Curriculum" will be used as the base of instruction. Tom Bettner is leading the class. A link to Tom's email is provided below.
Parents, if you have any questions about the Confirmation instruction, you can contact either Tom or Breanne. If you want to learn more about the "Colaborate Curriculum," a link is below.
To Email Tom - Click Here
To Read About The Colaborate Curriculum - Click Here
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You're Invited!
How You Can Help!
As a congregation member, did you know that you are the best force for bringing new members into our church community? We have come up with an invitation program in which you can be a part.
We have "Invitation Cards" available that you are encouraged to pick up and give to friends and neighbors with children who do not have a church home or are seeking a different one. All you need to do is to hand the invitation to them and tell them about our church and youth programs. This kind of outreach by you will certainly make a difference to bring them into our church family.
(Breanne has the invitations. See her to pick up as many as you like.)
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Kids' Activity Bags
Available
Hey toddlers! Check out the Kids' Activity Bags at church. Some nice ladies from our church filled them with toys and crayons for you to use during the service. Make sure you put everything back in the bag after church and return it to the rack in the Narthex.
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Can You Help With Singing During The Children's Message?
If any adults would like to help lead our children during the Children's Message on Sunday mornings, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every week, but any help would be appreciated.
To Email Janell - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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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 Children's Church 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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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, December 5th,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley this coming Thursday, December 5th. On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. For December, we will present a Christmas themed program.
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!
Let Janell know if you are planning to be with us. We may be restricted as to the numbers of visitors that are permitted. Also, the use of masks will depend on their status. They may or may not be needed.
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Time For Talents
Friday, December 6th,
At 10:00 AM
We will be making encouraging Christmas cards for those served by the Christian Caring Center. All supplies will be provided and no artistic talent is required. All are welcome. Bring a friend!
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Book Club
Tuesday, December 10th
At 1:00 PM
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In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash
And/Or
Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memoriesand Other Disasters
Both By Jean Shepherd
(You can read one or both of the books!)
We will discuss these books written by Jean Shepherd that inspired A Christmas Story. In the first book, Shepherd talks about his wildly witty reunion with his Indiana hometown and disproves the adage, "You can never go back." This is a wonderfully nostalgic memoir of a more innocent era when life was good, fun was clean, and station wagons roamed the earth. In the second book, Shepherd’s memoir is a universal (and achingly funny) remembrance of the rites of growing up, including the gut-wrenching playground antics of one Delbert Bumpus.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
December 18th,
At Noon
Illiano Cucina
200 Tuckerton Rd, Medford
In December we will dine at Illiano Cucina in Medford. (It is located in the Village at Taunton Forge at the intersection of Taunton Blvd. and Tuckerton Rd.). Join us for some wonderful Italian and Mediterranean food.
We share good food and enjoy spending a relaxed, supportive time together. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends!
A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. For questions, contact Janell.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, December 31st
At 1:30 PM
Historic Smithville Park
803 Smithville Road,
Eastampton Township
Our Devotion and Walk for December will be at Historic Smithville Park. We are meeting at the parking lot adjacent to the mansion. Our plan is to stroll through the grounds, view the outside holiday decorations, see their “Trolls,” and walk as far as the group desires.
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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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Messages From Sandy O'Neal,
Women's Ministry Coordinator
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Help Needed For
Cartoon Christmas!
Saturday, December 7th
Women's Ministry will be setting up and tidying up Fellowship Hall before and after the event. There will be refreshments following the performance, so there are tasks to be done. We will need volunteers for before and after the show. Please let Sandy know if you can be part of the team!
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Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see this ministry do and possible events or get togethers, please email me, Sandy O'Neal. A link to my email is below.
To Email Sandy - Click Here
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Women's Ministry Email List
We are updating our email list to ensure all women at Lord of Life receive announcements and invitations for Women's Ministry events. Please email me to have your name added to our notifications mailing list. A link to my email is below.
To Email Sandy - Click Here
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Stepping-Stones
To Health
Ministry
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December Focus On Health:
Holiday Challenges
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus and all of the activities of the season, this time of year can be especially difficult for some people. The BLUE CHRISTMAS service, on Saturday, December 21st, at 5:00 PM, offers a time of worship that acknowledges the struggle and grief that many experience, while providing a focus on the promise of hope found in Christ.
Max, a certified therapy dog owned and loved by church member Sara King, will be present before, during, and following the service. In addition, the Health Focus Table (located in Fellowship Hall) offers information about specific stressors of the holiday season along with suggestions on how to cope with holiday depression and ways to find support.
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Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Classes
Together we can improve our health and wellness through movement and exercise. These classes are free and open to all adults, so bring a friend and join us! The next sessions will be held at the church in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, December 3rd at 3:00 PM and Tuesday, December 17th at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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Grace Place Christmas Program
Friday, December 20th,
At 9:30 AM
Parents, church members, and friends are invited to see a Christmas Program presented by the Grace Place children. It will be held in the church Sanctuary, and there is no cost to attend.
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Christmas
Vacation Days
The Grace Place will be closed from December 21st through January 1st. School resumes on January 2nd.
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Three Year Old Enrollment
Remains Open
Several spots are available in our three year old class. If you wish to have your three year old child attend Grace Place in 2024-2025, please contact the Director, Amy Wilmot. The phone number to call is 609-268-2756 and a link to her email is below.
To Email The Director - Click Here
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Grace Place
Bookkeeper Position
Still Available
Grace Place is seeking to have a bookkeeper for this school year. This is a volunteer position that someone from the congregation can fill. It is helpful for this church member to have a background in accounting and managing budgets, but it is not a requirement.
Here is the job description for Grace Place Bookkeeper:
The Bookkeeper is responsible for keeping the financial records of the preschool program in order. They will look at income and expenses of the program and compare them to projected budgets. He or she is also responsible for approving checks needed for the program. They will need to attend one Grace Place Board meeting a month.
If you wish to be considered for this volunteer position, please contact Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot.
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Lord of Life has several ongoing ministries in which all members are welcome to participate. There is something for everyone! We have groups that enrich our church service experience, we have programs that provide help in a variety of ways to church members and those in the nearby community, and we even have projects that reach across the globe.
The first link following each brief description will give more information, and the second link is to the ministry point of contact.
All special announcements for any Ministry in this listing will be found in articles at the beginning of the newsletter.
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New Life Choir
Our next practices will be on Wednesdays, December 4th, 11th, and 18th at 7:00 PM. The New Life Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Sunday service during the months of September through June and at special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held on most Wednesday evenings and prior to each service at which the choir sings. If you enjoy singing, you are welcome to join our choir!
To Contact The Choir Director, Rick Krause - Click Here
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Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir
The next practices will be on Tuesdays, December 3rd and 10th at 4:30 PM.
Our handbell choir plays during special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held in the weeks prior to those services. Whether you are a veteran musician or someone who would like play music, you will certainly enjoy being part of this group.
To Contact The Bell Choir Director, Sue Dreisbach - Click Here
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Helping Hands Sandwiches
Each month, the Ministry makes sandwiches for the Christrian Caring Center. It normally meets on the last Wednesday of the month. Due to Christmas being on that Wednesday, for December we will meet on Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 AM. Please let Sue Dreisbach know if you are coming or if you have any questions.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
If you have old, used sneakers, please donate them to this ecology advocate organization. The location of the collection box changes. It is either in the church entryway or the Faith Development Center entry door hallway. No shoes please!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich- Click Here
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
At Lord Of Life
Tuesday, January 21st
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lord of Life will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 21st in Fellowship Hall. Registration can be done using the link provided below. Join with others from your church and community in giving the "Gift of Life."
To Sign Up For The Blood Drive - Click Here.
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Musical Daily Advent Calendar
December 1st Through December 24th
Each day, Lutheran Summer Music will post a new musical selection to their Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube sites. They can all be accessed from the webpage link below.
For The Webpage - Click Here
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Live-Streamed Christmas Concert
National Lutheran Choir
Saturday, December 14th,
At 2:30 PM (EST)
Join the National Lutheran Choir (NLC) at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis for the 39th annual Christmas Festival, Healing of the Nations, which seeks to bring a beacon of hope to all who open their hearts and listen.
This year’s festival will include two premieres of new works: a Christmas Suite of traditional carols by Taylor Scott Davis and a setting of Madeleine L’Engle’s poem “The Risk of Birth” for choir, brass, and organ by Minnesota composer, Matthew J. Olson.
This year, singers from a newly-formed Children’s Christmas Choir will sing alongside NLC during the concert and will be featured on our live-streamed performance!
The link below is not as yet active for accessing the concert live-stream, but it will be on the day of the concert. There is no charge to listen to the live-stream.
To Listen - Click Here
You can also access the concert after December 14th on the NLC YouTube site. Other past performances can be found there as well. The link below will take you their YouTube site.
To Access The Site - Click Here
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Covid Test Kits Available
Households are eligible to order and receive 4 at home Covid test kits for the 2024-2025 season. Click on the link which will take you the website from which you can place your order.
To Order Your Kits - Click Here
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2025 Contribution Envelopes
Now In Your Church Mailbox
If you have not as yet picked up your 2025 box of envelopes, they are now in your church mailbox. If you exclusively donate using Simply Giving or Tithe.ly and do not use these envelopes, please remove the box of envelopes from your church mailbox and place it into the "basket" labeled "Do Not Use Envelopes," which is in the Narthex.
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Altar Flowers,
Communion Bread & Wine,
And
Sanctuary Lamp
Memorials/Dedications For 2025
Please sign up for memorials and dedications on the sheets posted to the Narthex bulletin board. Envelopes to designate your memorial or dedication can be found next to the sign up sheets along with a box to place them with your donation included. For altar flowers, please return the envelope no later than 2 weeks prior to the flower dedication date to assure that flowers will be ordered in time to be placed on the altar. Return all dedication and memorial envelopes to the Dedication Envelope Box to the left of the signup sheets. They should not be placed in the offering plate.The cost for each memorial or dedication is as follows:
Sunday Altar Flowers, $25.00 Each
Monthly Bread, Wine, And Sanctuary Lamp, $25.00 Each
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Sharing The Abundance
A Message From Church Council President, Bill Reich
When the cell tower project was completed, the church council, at that time, decided the rental money, which our church receives from the tower, should be shared with others. This sharing allows others to do God's work in ways that we, ourselves, do not have the ability to do.
In January 2024, your church council shared $3,500 among the NJ Synod,
Bridge of Peace Church, the Christian Caring Center, Lord of Life's Helping Hands Ministry, Lord of Life’s Scholarship Fund, and the Tabernacle Rescue Squad. In December 2024, $3,000 will be shared among the Tabernacle Rescue Squad, the Christian Caring Center, Hope Alive Clinic, and Lutheran Disaster Response (focused on hurricane relief).
In the summer and fall of 2024, the church received a donation from the
estate of a deceased member and received funds from Tabernacle Township
for the God's Work, Our Hands road clean up project that our members
executed. The $750 from these two sources will be distributed to Bridge
of Peace Church, the Christian Caring Center, and Lord of Life’s Scholarship Fund.
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Save The Date!
Lord Of Life
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 26th,
At 10:45 AM
The Annual Meeting will be held immediately following the end of the Sunday morning church service. A quorum is required in order to hold the meeting. Please make every effort to be there!
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Four Core Values Of Lord Of Life
An Announcement From
Church Council President,
Bill Reich:
In November, during the worship services, there were short presentations of the four core values of Lord of Life. One of the values was presented each weekend. Sue Dreisbach spoke about “Care and Nurture of the Congregation.” how we care for each other. Lee Jennings spoke about “Compassion for Those in Need” as he referred to his time on mission trips. Tom Tait spoke about “Making Disciples for Christ” and the need for us to share the good things being accomplished at Lord of Life with others. Lu Hourihan spoke about “Joyful Worship” with people being glad that they attended church.
These core values have led your Church Council to create a new Mission Statement for our church. That mission statement will be revealed in January 2025. This mission statement has just eight words. Can you create a statement about Lord of Life that encompasses the ideas of our four core values as we prepare for Christmas? Think about it, then come and see what we will proclaim in 2025!
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Coming Soon!
Quilt Ministry Project
January 2025
Be on the lookout for an announcement by the Quilt Ministry of a new, additional focus, details of which will be released in January 2025. The "Quilt As You Go" project will be initiated at the January meeting of our quilters. More to come soon!
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New Lord Of Life Church Directory
Is Here!
Digital, Pictorial Directory Available Now For All Members!
It has been quite some time since Lord of Life has had a pictorial directory which helped congregation members to know each other better and which was an asset to our Ministries in their accomplishing their mission. We also, periodically, publish a church directory with members’ names and contact information which are put in your church mailbox. The Communications Team of LOL has found a simple way to do both: a pictorial church directory that can easily be updated and viewed by congregation members and one that will always be up to date. It is called Instant Church Directory. The best part is that you can submit digital photos that you already have. They can be updated at any time, as well as other items like phone numbers and addresses, by requesting a change on-line. You can use phone numbers in the directory to call another church member directly from your cell phone using a one touch feature in the app.
The LOL Communications Team is rolling out our New Online and Mobile app Church Directory in two stages. The First Stage is to follow the instructions below to view the directory on your computer and, if you like, you can download the “Instant Church Directory” to your Mobile phone. Next month, we will offer instructions on the Second Stage, “How to upload your photo and request information changes.”
Here is what you should do to get started.
To set up access to the directory, click on the link below and when the website appears, select: “First Time Signing In? Create Login.” Please remember, you must use your email address that you provided LOL to create a login the first time you use the directory online and via the mobile app.
Click Here To Begin
Once you have establish this, there is a free cell phone mobile app available for download at the Apple® App store in iTunes® and Google Play store. Simply search for “Instant Church Directory” to get the download.
Having Trouble Getting Started?
We have several church members who will be able to help you get started. We will also be able to take your picture for the new directory if you do not have one that you can give to us. If you do need help at this time with the First Stage, contact Tom Tait at 856-725-2450.
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Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars
To Lord Of Life
Thrivent Financial has a program called Choice Dollars. It is a free benefit to you. Not all Thrivent accounts are eligible, but many are. To see if your account qualifies, click on the link below and select "Direct Choice Dollars." You will then sign into your Thrivent account. The next screen that comes up will show if you have Choice Dollars available. You can then choose Lord of Life to receive them from that screen. If you do not direct your Choice Dollars, they will expire, annually, and you will lose them! Please consider helping our church today!
To Direct Choice Dollars - 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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December Meeting Schedule
December 3rd, Tuesday
Staff - 9:30 AM
Care & Nurture Team - 1:00 PM
Worship & Music Team – 7:00 PM
December 9th, Monday
Church Council With Bishop Bartholomew – 7:00 PM
December 11th, Wednesday
Church Council – 7:00 PM
December 12th, Thursday
Stepping-Stones To Health Team - 3:30 PM
December 16th, Monday
Mutual Ministry – 3:00 PM (If necessary)
December 17th, Tuesday
Staff - 9:30 AM
Discipleship, Evangelism & Communications Team – 7:00 PM
December 19th, Thursday
Grace Place Board – 4:00 PM
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Photos From November Events
At Lord Of Life
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All Saints Weekend
Saturday And Sunday,
November 2nd And 3rd
We remembered 7 members of Lord of Life and 40 relatives and friends who entered eternal rest this past year. Also, God's continued blessing was asked for the 9 persons who were Baptized, 5 of our youths who received their first Communion, and our 3 Confirmands.
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Radiance For A Reason Sale
Saturday, November 9th
Lord of Life hosted a special event to benefit the Christian Caring Center in its efforts to raise money for the tiny house project which will provide homes for the homeless. A total of $631.35 was raised at the event! Thank you to all who contributed many of the items that were sold and to those who made purchases.
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Bell Polishing
Monday, November 11th
Our Celebration Ringers performed some maintenance on their bells. Keeping the bells polished makes them look bright and new, but, more importantly, polishing removes sound altering tarnish which diminishes their tone and pitch quality. Thanks to those who helped: Trish Macri Dainis, Sue Dreisbach, Cheryl Richmond, Bettie Lohman, Barbara Ma.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, November 13th
Some liked their food spicy and others not so much, but we all had a wonderful time at Crawdaddy's Cajun!
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BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
Hindu Temple Visit
Friday, November 15th
Our group visited this magnificent building and complex in Robbinsville. The stone sturcture, with hand carved images and decorations, impressed all.
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, November 20th
Our amazing crew was at work again! Here's a note from Sue Dreisbach:
A big thank you to everyone for sharing your time and your sandwich making, supply purchasing, and delivering talents! It certainly takes a village full of joyful hearts to provide 194 sandwiches for the folks served by the Christian Caring Center!
God’s peace,
Sue
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Thursday, November 21st
The focus for this month's PEP gathering was to make tags for our Giving Tree and then decorate the tree, which is located in the church entryway. Tags can be picked up at any time. Please have your gift returned to the church no later than Sunday, December 15th.
There was still time for a pre-Thanksgiving meal and a sing-a-long of Thanksgivng songs and hymns.
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Consecration Sunday
Sunday, November 24th
And Stewardship Month
November's theme at Lord of Life was Stewardship. Each weekend, a different congregation member gave a special message about one of our 4 Core Values during the church services. On Sunday, November 24th, we presented our 2025 Estimate of Sharing cards at the altar. A luncheon then followed the church service. Thanks to all who returned their EOS cards and pledged to support our ministries and mission in the year to come!
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Grace Place
Thanksgiving Program
Tuesday, November 26th
After a special Thanksgiving breakfast, the children sang songs for parents and friends and gave thanks for their many blessings!
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December Birthdays
Dec. 3: Joseph Thomas
Dec. 4: Cathy Riley and Kelsey Snodgrass
Dec. 7: Alexandra Scheuermann
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 and Pat Leonetti
Dec. 19 Cassie Hussey
Dec. 20: Lee Jennings
Dec. 22: Gwendolyn Ghegan and Carol Koskela
Dec. 23: Paul Horner
Dec. 25: Heather Vernier
Dec. 26: Jodi Shover
Dec. 28: Andrew Roppoli
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December Wedding Anniversaries
Dec. 6: Patty & Giovanni DeCristofaro (Celebrating 10 years!)
Dec. 14: Sue & Leo Michaleski (Celebrating 50 years!)
Dec. 29: Helena & Frank Humphreys
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December Baptismal Anniversaries
Dec. 2: Noel Quinn
Dec. 3: Bob Quinn
Dec. 6: Marie Lamb
Dec. 7: Cameron Buchler and Robin Mocci
Dec. 8: Robert Barnes
Dec. 21: Daniel Millere
Dec. 22: Dawn Heinrich
Dec. 25: Chuck Bubeck
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All Are Welcome At Lord Of Life!
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Contact Information For
Interim Pastor Barry Scott
For general inquiries or pastoral emergencies when the church office is open, please call the church office: 609-268-0262.
For pastoral emergencies when the church office is closed, please call: 937-243-2777.
To email Pastor, please use: pastor@lordlife.us
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Our church campus will closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th and New Year's Day, January 1st.
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Here is an Advent choir anthem based on the hymn, ELW #257, "O, Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Listening to it should be a way to help you reflect on the significance of this season in the church year.
To Listen - Click Here
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