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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, 2025 | |
A voice cries out, "In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."
Isaiah 40:3 (NRSVue)
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Lord Of Life's Mission Statement:
Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!
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The Four Core Values Of Lord Of Life:
~~Care And Nurture Of The Congregation~~
~~Compassion For Those In Need~~
~~To Make Disciples For Christ~~
~~Joyfully Worship~~
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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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Previous Sunday Services On YouTube
Our previous Sunday Worship Service videos are 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!
On Sunday, December 21st, our PEP group will be the host with special "Christmas Around The World" treats for all to enjoy. You don't want to miss it!
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Blue Christmas Service
Saturday, December 20th
At 5:00 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 discomfort or sadness 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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Christmas Eve Family Service
Wednesday, December 24th
At 3:00 PM
Come celebrate the birth of our Savior at this service which will be oriented to our children and the family. We will have Christmas hymns accompanied by the Celebration Ringers Bell Choir, and Holy Communion will be served.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Wednesday, December 24th
At 7:00 PM
Our traditional Lord of Life Candlelight service will be held at 7:00 PM. The Lord of Life New Life Choir and other vocalists will be present to join the congregation in celebrating the birth of our Savior. Holy Communion will be served.
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Service Of Lessons And Carols
Saturday, December 27th, At 5:00 PM
And
Sunday, December 28th, At 9:30 PM
Both services this weekend will be a Service of Lessons and Carols. At the Sunday service, the Ohana Ukuleles will accompany the congregation during our singing. Join us as we listen to Bible verses and sing Christmas Carols and continue celebrating Jesus' birth. There will be no Holy Communion served at either service.
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Christmas Poinsettias
Orders Due No Later Than
Sunday, December 14th
We will again offer the opportunity for congregation members to purchase and dedicate poinsettias which will adorn our Sanctuary for Christmas Eve Services. The cost is $10.00 per plant. See the display on the bulletin board in the Narthex to place your order.
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Tabernacle Township
Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5th
At 7:00 PM
The annual tree lighting will take place at Town Hall. Free refreshments will be served and children will have the opportunity to visit Santa. Pastor Barry will provide the Invocation, our New Life Choir will be one of the singing groups, and Lord of Life will have a booth in the community group area. All are welcome to attend!
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Christmas Cookie Sale
Saturday, December 6th
And
Sunday, December 7th
To Benefit The Scholarship Fund
The Lord of Life Scholarship Fund Committee will be holding a Christmas Cookie Sale on the weekend of December 6th and 7th. All monies received will be placed into the Scholarship Fund.
We need bakers to help us make cookies. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Sign up sheets for pre-orders and for bakers are on the table in the Narthex. If you are baking cookies, please have them at the church by 10:00 AM on Saturday morning, December 6th, when boxing will be done.
Thank you, in advance, for all your support of the Scholarship Fund!
(If you have any questions, contact Sheri Perkins. A link to her email is below.)
To Email Sheri - Click Here
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Family Advent
Event
Sunday, December 7th,
At 3:00 PM
"Carols, Ice Cream, And Crafts"
Mark your calendars for this annual family event in Fellowship Hall. There will be several different projects available that you can view in the Narthex. Please sign up on the sheets provided in advance of the event.
If you have any questions, contact Breanne Tomlinson.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Women's Ministry Christmas Party
Friday, December 12th,
At 6:00 PM
Lord of Life's Women's Ministry Christmas Party will be held on Friday evening, December 12th, beginning at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Please bring a wrapped Christmas ornament ($10 maximum) for the fun exchange and an appetizer or dessert to share. Friends are welcome to attend!
If you have any questions, you should contact Sara King.
To Email Sara - Click Here
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The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble is a community ensemble comprised of auditioned, advanced-level handbell ringers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The concert will include many Christmas favorites. No tickets are required and there is no admission fee, but a free will offering will be collected. The donations will help support the ministries at Lord of Life.
Following the concert, there will be light refreshments served in Fellowship Hall.
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Giving Tree
Collection Through
Sunday, December 14th
Will Benefit The Children Of Both
Bridge Of Peace And
The Christian Caring Center
Lord of Life's Giving Tree will be in the church entryway, once again, this year. Select one or more tags from it and then purchase a gift. Return your gift to the area near the tree in the entryway. All gifts must be at the church no later than Sunday, December 14th. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Quilt Silent Auction
To Benefit Our Air Conditioner Fund
Ends Sunday, December 21st
There is a beautiful, hand-made Christmas Holiday themed quilt on display in the Narthex looking for a home! We are holding a silent auction for the quilt to benefit our Air Conditioner Fund. All money received from the auction will go into that fund. The quilt, which measures about 4 1/2 x 5 feet, was made and donated by Gloria Brosious.
Next to the quilt are bid sheets for you to fill out and a box in which to place them. As of November 23rd, the highest bid is $600. All bids must be made before 10:30 AM on Sunday, December 21st when the box will be opened and the winner announced during our special Christmas Around The World Coffee Fellowship.
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Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 25th
At 10:45 AM
(Following The Church Service)
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday January 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM, immediately following the church service. One of the many topics for this meeting includes voting on a couple of administrative changes to the church’s Constitution and By-Laws. The proposed changes regarding the church’s mission statement and meeting quorum definition are shown in the chart shown at the end of the article, below.
During the meeting, we will also approve the 2026 Spending Plan for Ministries and vote on church officers. This is your opportunity to learn what is happening in your church and to voice your opinion on the Spending Plan, ministries, and other on-going projects.
Because a quorum of voting members is needed (Based on the current rules in place, this is 15% of our membership.), we urge all adults and confirmed teens to attend. Without a quorum, we will be forced to reschedule the meeting.
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2026 Stewardship Campaign
Thank you to all who returned their 2026 Estimate of Sharing cards. The information on the card is essential in our financial planning process for next year.
Each of you is a part of our Lord of Life family and with your contributions we can look forward to a new year in which we will, together, "Joyfully Reach Out in Love as God's People" and practice our faith as expressed in our Core Values. Thank you again!
(If you have not submitted you Estimate of Sharing card, please do so before December 17th.)
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Project LOL:
Air Conditioning Campaign Update
As of the middle of November 2025, we have $6,035.10 in our fund to replace the last air conditioner that cools the Narthex. Our goal needed to do this is $18,000. Thank you for your continued contributions to have our church cool and comfortable during the warmer weather.
We hope to reach our goal of $18,000 in donations prior to the summer of 2026.
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Fellow Congregants:
As you know, last month our pastoral candidate withdrew from the call process. We understand that sometimes during this process, either the pastor or the congregation may make such a decision, for reasons of their own. We respect the time and consideration that the candidate gave to Lord of Life.
Normally, we could expect to wait many months for a new candidate to be provided to us by the Synod. However, we were very fortunate on this occasion and received the name of another candidate just a few days after the original candidate withdrew.
The committee has begun examining the candidate’s experience and qualifications, and we have completed an in-person interview with the candidate. The committee felt very positive about the pastor’s abilities and compatibility with the programs and goals of Lord of Life. We have extended an invitation for another meeting. As we continue the process, we will learn all we can about the candidate and determine, to the best of our abilities, how well he/she will meet the needs and desires of our congregation.
Please keep us, and the candidate, in your prayers as the Spirit leads us to the next pastoral leader of Lord of Life.
Yours In Christ,
Judy Lerner
Paul Molnar
Sue Dreisbach
Kristy Godfrey
Alan Dennison
Ed Hourihan
Ed Harding, Chair
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Weekly Bible Study
Bible Study is held on Wednesdays, at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall.
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ADVENT BIBLE STUDY
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus:
An Advent To Christmas Pilgrimage
By Andy Langford
And
Ann Langford Duncan
This is a 5-week study meeting on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM:
December 3rd, 10th & 17th
January 7th & 14th.
Description:
In Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan invite you on an Advent-to-Christmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Traditional Scripture readings and acts of worship reveal anew the treasures of God’s grace for all people. Let this book guide you to open your heart to the priceless gifts of the good news. Start your pilgrimage today and experience the full riches of God's love.
During Advent And Christmas, Explore:
-An Early Prophet: Isaiah
-Two Later Prophets: John the Baptist and John the Theologian
-The Mother of God and First Disciple: Mary
-The First Witnesses: Angels, Shepherds, Simeon, and Anna
-Grace Born in Bethlehem
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Children's Church
Ages 3 Years To 5th Grade
Are Welcome To Attend!
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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Advent Children’s Church Schedule
For December 2025
During the Season of Advent, Children's Church will be taking a Journey to Bethlehem with activities and stories to celebrate Advent. We continue in December as shown below:
December 7th - The Journey Brings us Together in Love
(Romans 15:4-13)
December 14th - The Journey Tells of the Joy of the Messiah
(Matthew 11:2-11)
December 21st - The Journey Ends with Peace and Emmanuel
(Matthew 1:18-25)
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Children's Church
Family Advent Activity Booklet
During Advent, the children and their families have received an activity booklet for use at home. There are 5 days of activities in the booklet, and we are doing one in each week of Advent. If you have not received one, Breanne will be glad to give one you.
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Children's Church Fall Poster
Be sure to visit the bulletin board on the parking lot wall in the Narthex. Each week, the children added a drawing during this past fall. The completed poster is now available for all to see.
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Confirmation Classes
Confirmation instruction will be held in Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30 AM on the scheduled Sundays. Youth in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to participate. The "Colaborate Curriculum" will be used as the base of instruction. Tom Bettner will be leading the class. A link to Tom's email is provided below.
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
December Confirmation Class Schedule
Sunday, December 14th At 9:30 AM
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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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Children's Ministry can't happen without you! We are looking for volunteers for our Children's Church and Nursery staff so that we can continue to have these wonderful programs. If you can volunteer for one Sunday a month, it would go a long way to building our children's programs! If you are able and interested in being part of our children's program, contact Breanne Tomlinson!
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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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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 4th,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley on Thursday, December 4th and will present an Advent themed program to the residents.
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. Just your being there is a gift to the residents. If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Time For Talents
Friday, December 5th
At 10:00 AM
Come join the fun! This is a relaxed group for blessing others with our creativity and enjoying time together. We meet in Fellowship Hall.
In December, two projects will be available. We will be painting ceramic figures for Christmas gifts for kids and coloring Christmas cards for Christian Caring Center.
All projects are easy and materials will be provided. All are welcome!
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Tuesday, December 9th
At 1:00 PM
The 13th Gift: A True Story Of A Christmas Miracle
By Joanne Huist Smith
This is a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family's history into a time of strength and love.
After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children, especially with the holiday season approaching. But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their "True Friends." As the Smiths came together to solve the mystery of who the gifts were from, they began to thaw out from their grief and come together again as a family. This true story about the power of random acts of kindness will warm the heart, a beautiful reminder of the miracles of Christmas, and the gift of family during the holiday season.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
December 17th,
At 12:30 PM
Marcello's Trattoria
For our December gathering we will meet at Marcello's: 225 Bellevue Ave, Hammonton.
Join us for some outstanding cuisine, fun, and fellowship. Both women and men are welcome, and bring a friend as well.
A sign up sheet is in the Narthex. For questions, contact Janell.
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, December 19th
At 10:00 AM
Historic Smithville Park
Come join us for a brief devotion and then a walk around the park. We will meet in the parking area next to the mansion.
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Christmas Around The World Celebration
During Coffee Fellowship
Sunday, December 21st
All Are Invited To This Special Coffee Fellowship Hosted By PEP
There will be a sign up sheet for PEP members to bring an international dish. Italian meatballs will be provided. Please contact Janell if you have any questions.
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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.
To Email Janell-Click Here
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Stepping-Stones
To Health
Ministry
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December Health Focus:
Blue Christmas
During the “happiest time of the year” you might ask why focus on Blue Christmas? Christmas and the holiday season may bring feelings of sadness, loneliness, grief, and depression to many. Please share with your family and friends that Lord of Life will offer a Blue Christmas Service on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 5:00 pm. This service provides a quiet, contemplative space for those struggling with loss, illness, impaired relationships, or seasonal depression. Also, stop by the Focus On Health Table in the Fellowship Hall for more information on interventions and resources on the topic.
The Stepping-Stones to Health Committee encourages you to speak to one of our members, including Joan Molnar, Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Heather Cosper, Barbara Ma, or Cynthia Tait. Also, please share with anyone on our committee health topics you are interested in or to learn more about joining the committee.
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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 Tuesdays, December 2nd and 16th at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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Music Ministry "Notes"
From Director Rick Krause
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Join The Choir For Advent And Christmas
This is a special invitation to all church members to sing with our choir during the Advent and Christmas seasons. You are welcome to sing with us! Please contact Rick Krause if you are interested.
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"Kids Praize" Group Forming
Come And Join Us!
To All Parents Of Our Youth,
If your child is interested in music and would like to be a part of a Children's Church music group known as "Kids Praize," please contact Rick Krause as soon as possible.
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Come Dwell With Us
Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 13th
At 2:30 PM Eastern Time
The National Lutheran Choir will live stream its performance for all to watch and hear, free, beginning at 2:30 PM Eastern Time on Saturday, December 13th. Click on the link provided to access the livestream.
To Access The Livestream - Click Here
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Hymn Suggestions
What is your favorite church hymn or song? Have you heard it recently? Now is the time to suggest it! Please contact me, Rick Krause, (3rick@lordlife.us), and let me know. I will try to incorporate it into our worship services in the near future.
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Grace Place
Christmas Concert
Friday, December 19th
At 9:30 AM
The Grace Place children will be singing Christmas carols and songs for all to enjoy. All congregation members and friends are invited to attend!
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Registration Continues
Open enrollment continues for our 2025 - 2026 school year. Please complete your registration as soon as possible.
Tours of the Grace Place facility will be available. If you have questions or wish to schedule a tour, contact the 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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Holy Eucharist Ministry
Any church member who is unable to receive Holy Communion at church can request to receive the Sacrament at home. Call the church office (609-268-0262) or contact Marybeth Goldberg to make arrangements.
To Email Marybeth - Click Here
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New Life Choir
Our practices will be on Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 7:00 PM. We will be singing at the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24th, 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
Our handbell choir plays during special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held in the weeks prior to those services. In December, we will practice at 3:15 PM on Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, and will play at the Family Christmas Eve Service at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24th. Whether you are a veteran musician or someone who would like to 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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Quilt Ministry
The next meeting is on Thursday, December 11th, at 10:00 AM.
Our quilters make quilts which are donated to Lutheran World Relief. Both experienced and non-experienced sewers can join us! There is a job for all skill levels.
For More Information - Click Here
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Collection Of Food And Other Needed Items For:
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Place your donations into the shopping carts which are located in the church entryway. For ongoing needs of both organizations, click on the information link below. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich - Click Here
Christian Caring Center Newsletter
The current Christian Caring Center Newsletter can be found on the home page of their website. The link below will take you there.
To Read The Newsletter - Click Here
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Lap Robes Donated
Thanks to Sara King and Kim Matson for completing these warm and cheery lap robes for clients of the Christian Caring Center.
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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 their needs regarding the Christmas season, this month, we will meet on Sunday, December 7th following the church service. 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. Some shoes will also benefit the Christian Caring Center. 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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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.
You can also 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 1st, Monday
Worship And Music Team - 7:00 PM
December 2nd - Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
December 3rd, Wednesday
Social Ministry - 11:00 AM (Following Bible Study)
Finance Team - 3:00 PM
December 4th, Thursday
Grace Place Board - 3:30 PM
December 8th, Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
December 10th, Wednesday
Care & Nurture Team - 11:00 AM (Following Bible Study)
December 15th, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
December 16th, Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
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Photos From Late October
And November Events
At Lord Of Life
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Women's Ministry Dinner
Tuesday, October 28th
The women of Lord of Life enjoyed a fine meal and warm fellowship at Illianno Cucina. The next Women's Ministry event will be the Christmas dinner and social at Lord of Life on Friday, December 12th.
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, October 31, 2025
We took in the sights at Arney's Mount which is the highest point in Burlington County. Shown pictured with the "trail troll" are Cynthia & Tom Tait, Judy & Keith Lerner, Patricia O'Toole, and Cathy Cianci.
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Fall Clean Up Day
Saturday, November 1st
About two dozen church members worked the entire morning to get our property and building neat and clean. Thanks to all who helped!
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Seamen's Church Institute Trip
Monday, November 3rd
The Seamen's Church Institute offers support to merchant ship crew members in many ways. Our group toured the facillity and the surrounding port area in Newark. Photos show personal use items offered to the sailors, the chapel, and rest areas.
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Wiley Outreach Visit
Thursday, November 6th
There was a special treat for residents of Wiley Care Center at our monthly visit. During our program, Cynthia &Tom Tait and Judy & Keith Lerner performed The Hustle to Earth, Wind & Fire’s, “September.”
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Time For Talents
Friday, November 7th
Some of our members were busy creating Thanksgiving cards for the Thanksgiving baskets that Lord of Life is providing to the clients served by the Christian Caring Center and others were crafting Christmas Ornaments for the Soldiers’ Angels. Working on the cards are Sheri Perkins, Nancy Cottingham, Tina Leach, Penny Miller, Nancy DiYenno, and Bettie Lohman. Patricia O’Toole is diligently making the ornaments, some of which are in the photo to the right.
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Helping Hands
Sunday, November 9th
Coffee Hour time took on a little different look on this Sunday. The Christian Caring Center asked if Lord of Life could change the date of our providing 192 sandwiches to those they serve. We were happy to do this and the sandwiches were made at the same time we also enjoyed fellowship at Coffee Hour. Thanks to all who participated not only in Coffee Hour but also helped to make the sandwiches!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, November 12th
This month, we experienced some wonderful food and fellowship at Marco's. All are welcome to join us at our December gathering.
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, November 13th
Quilt Ministry held a special "Quilt Workshop" during which much was accomplished. Beginning with the top photo to the right, our tasks are shown for all to see.
Patty DeCristifaro sewing squares together.
Patricia O’Toole and Carolyn Cuviello pinning the edges of a quilt.
Nancy DeAngelis ironing a quilt top.
Carol Flood sorting squares.
Bonnie Rohner and Trish Macri-Dainis assembling a quilt.
Anne Marie Gallagher ironing a quilt backing.
Pattern for a quilt top created by Joan Roberts.
Patricia O’Toole with assembled quilt top kit, and in the background Patty DeCristofaro, Nancy DeAngelis, Tris Macri-Dainis, and Gloria Brosious assembling a quilt.
Meanwhile, Bob Brosious was fixing a door stop!
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Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
Sunday, November 16th
Congregation members were busy filling cars with donated Thanksgiving Basket food for the Christian Caring Center. Other photos show us dropping off the food at the Christian Caring Center. Thank you to all who contributed food and gift cards which will be used to purchase turkeys.
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People Enjoying People
(PEP)
Thursday, November 19th
The PEP group were busy making gift tags for our Giving Tree. Once completed, they were placed on the tree for congregation members to take. The group also enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal.
Be sure to visit the Giving Tree and take one or more tags. Please return your gifts no later than Sunday, December 14th.
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, November 21st
The day was chilly and gray but the fellowship was warm and wonderful as our group walked one of the trails in the Franklin Parker Preserve.
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Greening Of The Church
Sunday, November 30th
Following our Sunday morning worship service, congregation members decorated the church for the Advent and Christmas Seasons. Thanks to all who helped.
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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. 20: Lee Jennings
Dec. 22: Gwendolyn Ghegan and Carol Koskela
Dec. 23: Paul Horner
Dec. 26: Jodi Shover
Dec. 28: Andrew Roppoli
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December Wedding Anniversaries
Dec. 6: Patty & Giovanni DeCristofaro
Dec. 9: Ivy & Steve Bencivengo
Dec. 14: Sue & Leo Michaleski (Celebrating 51 years!)
Dec. 29: Helena & Frank Humphreys (Celebrating 35 years!)
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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!
"Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!"
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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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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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