LifeLines

Happenings At

Lord Of Life Lutheran Church

1 Winchester Court

Tabernacle, NJ 08088

609-268-0262

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Season Of:


Time After

Epiphany

 

Issue Of: Febuary 1, 2025

"Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord, and see what God will do."

Psalm 37:5 (NRSV)

"Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!"

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

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


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!


(The hosts during February are: 2nd - Coffee Mates, 9th - Women's Ministry, 16th - Men's Ministry, 23rd - Vikings)

From The Pastor's Desk:


We at Lord of Life are: Joyfully reaching out in love as God’s people!


Because Valentine's Day is in February, it is often thought of as the month of love. Flowers, cards, candies, and special nights out are the ways many choose to express love for that “special person”. Folks often go to long lengths for those they love!


In 1st Corinthians 13, we hear remarkable words concerning the power of love. Most of us have heard these words in weddings, and that’s understandable. “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”


But Paul has a different purpose in mind - he is offering a vision of what it means to be in community with one another. That vision is a community that strives to attain the highest of all spiritual gifts: Love. The kind of love that originates in God – agape love. While not diminishing other forms of love at all, what Paul turns us toward is the kind of love for one another that Christ has – love exemplified by caring for the well-being of others, even at great cost. Paul ends with the analogy of growing up in one’s reasoning, making the point that, while we strive toward this Christian love now, we will have a fuller understanding in the next life of what love means with God.


“...then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”



May your days be filled with the love of God, and may we always find new ways to joyfully reach out in love as God’s people!

Pastor Barry

Pictorial Directory Forges Ahead!

Thanks to all who signed up, sent photos, had photos taken, and updated information. Our new pictorial church directory is a wonderful way to get to know one another, contact one another, and keep your information current.

In February, we will continue to take and add your photo before or after the church services. It is most important that we have current photos of all our church members! You can also send us your photo by emailing them to:

photos@lordlife.us


A complete set of insturctions for signing up to the new directory and making changes to your photo or personal information can be found in the January 4th issue of LifeLines. A link to that issue is below.



To Read The Newsletter - Click Here

Puzzle Exchange

Through March 2nd

The Puzzle Exchange will continue until Sunday, March 2nd. The puzzle table can be found in Fellowship Hall, and will include puzzles of all sizes and for all ages. People are encouraged to drop off puzzles and take some home, too. There is no cost to participate, and you do not have to add a puzzle to take one or more, but you can return the puzzle after you have completed it so that others can enjoy it too. If you donate a puzzle to our exchange, we just ask that they be in good condition and have no missing pieces. At the end of the exchange, leftover puzzles will be donated to one or more of our outreach ministries.

Music Ministry "Notes"

From Director Rick Krause

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Organ Dedication

9:30 AM Sunday Church Service,

March 2nd

Thank you to everyone in our Lord of Life family who contributed to the acquisition of the Allen MDS-40-S digital organ for our sanctuary. The organ has the potential to fill our sanctuary with beautiful music and lead our church's song for many years to come.  There are plans to dedicate the organ at our 9:30 AM worship service on Sunday, March 2nd.

In addition to the generous donations, we received a $1500 grant from the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) to help fund the organ project. The ALCM is also planning a feature article in their quarterly publication "In Tempo" about our story to acquire the organ.  

Once again, thank you to all those who contributed to obtaining the organ and for helping to make the dream a reality. Blessings!

Rick Krause

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.

Lord Of Life

Scholarships 2025

Apply Now!

We are now accepting applications for our 2025 scholarships! You must return your completed application to the church no later than May 1st. Application information and forms can be found on the Lord of Life website under "Ministries" at the top of main webpage. The link below will take you to the webpage that contains printable application forms and information/instructions.

For Information And Forms - Click Here

Lord Of Life

Annual Meeting

Summary


Thank you to all church members who attended the Annual Meeting this past Sunday. Pastor led the group with a prayer to begin the meeting and then Council President presided over it. The new mission statement, "Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People," was proclaimed, and an explanation was given as to how it evolved out of our 4 Core Values. Our spending plan for 2025 was approved after a detailed summary of last year's finances and the 2025 projected outlook. There were three church members elected to Church Council for 2 year terms: Marybeth Goldberg, Ray Kucklinca, and Cynthia Tait. Outgoing Church Council members, Merle Brown, Jim Ernst, Penny Miller, and Barbara Wagner, were thanked for their service. All were encouraged to read the Ministry Reports within the Congregational Report. They are a testament to work, outreach, and generosity of our congregation. The meeting concluded with the installation of the Council and a prayer led by Pastor.

If you did not pick up a copy of the Congregational Annual Report at the church or meeting, you can read it by clicking on the link below. It contains the meeting agenda, the 2025 spending plan, and Ministry reports.

To Read The Report - Click Here


Weekly Bible Study


All Wednesdays:

At 10:00 AM In Fellowship Hall

And

At 7:00 PM On ZOOM


Our Bible Study sessions will continue as in the past on Wednesday mornings at the church in Fellowship Hall but have moved to Wednesday evenings using ZOOM.

If inclement weather causes us to cancel a session, you will receive an email notice. Please check your email before venturing out during bad weather.

If you are attending by ZOOM, the sign-in information for all Wednesday sessions is below. This ZOOM link is valid until June 25th.


Bible Study Topics:

Pastor Barry will lead the study during the season of Epiphany as we explore Biblical themes that lead us to Jesus. We will explore the themes of: God, Image of God, Heaven and Earth, The Covenants, Sacrifice and Atonement, and Holiness and Justice.

Each week is an individual study and materials are provided. Please join us every week or as often as you can!


Join The Wednesday Evening Zoom Meeting:

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Meeting ID: 827 0997 3630

Passcode: 161702


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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.

Confirmation Classes


Sundays, February 9th And 23rd,

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

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.

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

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.

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


News From Janell Reich

Wiley Ministry

Thursday, February 6th,

At 10:00 AM

Lord of Life returns to Wiley this coming Thursday, February 6th. On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. This month, we will present a program on Jesus' Love.

Since this is the flu season, we will let our team know if we must change our plans for a visit depending on the status at Wiley.

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 number of visitors that are permitted. Also, the use of masks will depend on their status. They may or may not be needed.

Time For Talents


Friday, February 7th,

At 10:00 AM


We will work on banners for Lent. No special talent is needed. The project will entail cutting and gluing felt. All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Book Club

Here are the books that we will discuss in February and March.

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Tuesday, February 11th

Grief Is For People

By Sloane Crosley

Disarmingly witty and poignant, Sloane Crosley's memoir explores multiple kinds of loss following the death of her closest friend. How do we live without the ones we love? Grief Is For People is a deeply moving and suspenseful portrait of friendship, and a book about loss that is profuse with life.

(The book is 191 pages in length, and there are 6 copies in the library.)


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Tuesday, March 11th

Think Again

By Adam Grant

Is realizing you’re wrong really so bad? With his trademark warmth and humor, psychologist Adam Grant’s #1 New York Times bestseller, Think Again, investigates how we can embrace not knowing, and how rethinking and unlearning can increase curiosity, intelligence, and mental flexibility. Using extreme debate scenarios, rigorous evidence, and revolutionary ideas, Grant’s bold exploration of keeping an open mind is sure to make you reevaluate your own thought process.

(The book is 307 pages in length, and there are 4 copies in the library.)

Lunch Bunch

Wednesday,

February 12th,

At Noon

La Campagnola


(Intersection Of Oakshade RD

And Indian Mills RD, Shamong)

In Febuary, we will dine at La Campagnola in Shamong. 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.

People Enjoying People

P.E.P.

Thursday, February 20th,

At Noon

Football Pool Reveal

And

Chocolate Sampling

It will be a double-header despite not as yet being baseball season! Our football pool winner will be announced and then there will be chocolate to taste and enjoy as we sample a variety of treats.

Look for the sign up sheet in the Narthex. Please sign up so that we can properly plan for our event.

Devotion And Walk

Tuesday, February 25th

At 1:30 PM

Franklin Parker Preserve

(Chatsworth Road Entrance)


The entrance to the park is located on Chatsworth Road across from Chatsworth Lake. We are meeting at the parking area. Our plan is to have a brief devotion and then walk along the trail as far as the group desires. All are welcome to join us!

Blanket Ministry


Barbara Urban has provided us with more knitted squares for you to join to form a lap blanket. 5 kits are available along with yarn and needles to assemble them. They are located on the table next to Pastor's office in the Narthex.

Monday Message:
Sign Up!

Each Monday, Janell is emailing weekly encouraging messages. If you would like to receive them, please contact Janell.
If you have questions about Adult Ministry, please contact the Adult Ministry Director, Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.

Messages From Sandy O'Neal,

Women's Ministry Coordinator

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Women's Ministry To Host

Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 9th

Women's Ministry members, can you help out at Coffee Hour on Sunday, February 9th? If you can, bring cake, cookies, or some other treat, and please let Sandy know. We may also need some assistance with set-up and clean-up. Contact Sandy if you are able to help with those tasks.

To Email Sandy - Click Here

Suggestions For 2025?

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


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

Stepping-Stones

To Health

Ministry

February Focus On Health:


Heart Health Awareness Month



Did you know that in the United States:


  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women.
  • One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease.


This is as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To read their information, Click Here

This month’s focus is on how you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and improve your heart health. To learn more, stop by the Focus on Health Table located in Fellowship Hall.

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, February 4th and 18th at 3:00 PM.

For More Information - Click Here


To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here

Grace Place News

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Amy Wilmot, Director

609-268-2756

director@graceplacenj.org

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

September 2025 Registration

To Begin In February

We will begin registration for our September 2025 - June 2026 school year in February. 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.

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.

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.

Holy Eucharist Ministry

Request to receive Holy Communion at home. Call the church office (609-268-0262) or contact Penny Miller.

For More Information - Click Here



To Email Penny Miller - Click Here

Soup Ministry

Church member homemade soups and casseroles provided to our members who are experiencing a difficult time in their lives. Let Bettie Lohman or Barbara Ma know if you can make a meal for our Ministry.



For More Information - Click Here


To Email Bettie Lohman - Click Here

To Email Barbara Ma - Click Here

New Life Choir

Our next practices will be on Wednesdays, February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 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

Ohana Ukuleles

The practices scheduled for this month are on Mondays, February 3rd and 17th at 1:30 PM. We will be playing at the 5:00 PM church service on Saturday, February 22nd.

Come join our Music Ministry ukulele group!

For More Information - Click Here

To Email Janell Reich- Click Here

Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir

There will be practice on Thursday, February 27th 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 to play music, you will certainly enjoy being part of this group.

To Contact The Bell Choir Director, Sue Dreisbach - Click Here

Quilt Ministry

The next meeting is on Thursday, February 13th, at 10:00 AM.

Our quilters make quilts which are donated to Lutheran World Relief. Both experienced and non-experienced sewers can join us!

For More Information - Click Here



To Email Gloria Brosious - Click Here

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 link below will lead to the most current Christrian Caring Newsletter which is December 2024.

To Read The December 2024 Newsletter - Click Here

Helping Hands Sandwiches

Each month, the Ministry makes sandwiches for the Christrian Caring Center. It normally meets on the last Wednesday of the month. This month, we will meet on Wednesday, February 26th 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

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Wednesdays At 8:00 AM

Each Wednesday morning, the men of the church meet to have breakfast together at the Evergreen Dairy Bar on Rt. 70 in Southampton. Join us for some wonderful fellowship and great food!

For More Information - Click Here


To Email Craig Baechler - Click Here

To Email Ed Harding - Click Here

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

Hope Alive

Clinic Ministries

And

The Penny Miller Sewing Academy

Lord of Life supports both Hope Alive and the Academy, which are located in the nation of Haiti. We do so through direct monetary donations, periodic fund raisers, and collection of needed items. To learn more about Hope Alive Ministries, a link is provided below for a video about what they do for needy residents of Haiti. Other links provide information about the Sewing Academy and access to their Winter 2024 newsletter. Our church member point of contact is Penny Miller.

To Watch The Video - Click Here

To Learn More About The Sewing Academy - Click Here

To Read The Winter 2024 Newsletter - Click Here

 To Email Penny - Click Here

Christian Caring Center

Code Blue

During the coldest months of the year, the Christian Caring Center is part of the Burlington County Code Blue network of institutions assisting the homeless. They provide shelter and basic life necessities during these most difficult times. There are some items that would be helpful to them at this time of the year. If you are able to donate any of them, place them in the shopping cart in the church entryway. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Coffee Pot

Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Hot Cocoa Supplies

Paper Plates, Cups, Utensils Supplies

Water, Juices, Snacks

Journals, Pens, Stamps, Envelopes – For Guests

Razors, Socks, Reading Glasses – For Guests

Puzzles, Magazines, Books – for Guests

Gloves, Hats, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants – For Guests

Hygiene Items, Feminine Items – For Guests


American Red Cross Blood Drive

At Lord Of Life

Thank You!


From Jenifer Foley, Account Manager, American Red Cross:

Hello everyone! I want to give a big shout out to everyone in the Lord of Life community who made this blood drive possible. We have had many drives and donors cancelling due to the snow and cold weather, but Lord of Life welcomed in 27 blood donors who came out to make a difference!

Trauma victims, burn patients, mothers in labor, orthopedic surgery patients, children fighting Leukemia, patients with Sickle Cell disease, and over 1 million Cancer patients each year… all of these people rely on the generosity of blood donors. In one blood drive, the Lord of Life community collected enough blood to hopefully impact the lives of 66 hospital patients in need of blood products

Thank you for bringing the Red Cross’s lifesaving mission to the residents of Tabernacle.


From Bill Dreisbach, Lord of Life Blood Drive Co-Coordinator:

Thanks again to everyone helping to run this blood drive! Special thanks to Jim Cuviello and Sue Dreisbach who helped clean and "put together” Fellowship Hall after the event and to Ed Harding, Judy Lerner, and Keith Lerner for greeting visitors and supporting the event. And thanks to Lu Hourihan for coordinating with the donors before the drive.

We exceeded the Red Cross's goal with 23 pints donated. That total includes 3 donors giving special “Power Reds” which count as double. There were 6 other potential donors who came to the drive, but were unable to have their blood taken due to various reasons.  

Thanks to everyone who donated and to Lord Of Life for making this life-saving event possible.

Taxpayers who are 70 1/2 or older can transfer up to $100,000 from a

traditional IRA tax-free to charity each year. The "qualified charitable

distribution" will count as your required minimum distribution without being added to your adjusted gross income! Two of our Lord of Life church members are already taking advantage of this. Read all about it in the links

below, and consult your tax advisor.

To Read Link 1 - Click Here

To Read Link 2 - Click Here

To Read Link 3 - Click Here

To Read Link 4 - Click Here

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.
(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.

February Meeting Schedule

February 4th, Tuesday

Staff - 9:30 AM

Care & Nurture Team - 1:00 PM

Worship & Music Team – 7:00 PM


February 5th, Wednesday

Finance Team Meeting – 3:00 PM


February 10th, Monday

Church Council – 7:00 PM


February 17th, Monday

Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)


February 18th, Tuesday

Staff - 9:30 AM

Discipleship, Evangelism, & Communications Team - 7:00 PM


February 20th, Thursday

Stepping Stones To Health - 3:30 PM



Photos From January Events

At Lord Of Life

Call Committee Installation

Sunday, January 12th

Our Call Committee was offically installed during the Sunday church service. The members shown in the photo below are: Judy Lerner, Kristy Godfrey, Sue Dreisbach, Paul Molnar, Alan Dennison, Chairman Ed Harding, and Ed Hourihan. We ask God to bless and guide them!

Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, January 15th

In January, our group gathered at the Pandora 4 Diner in Hainsport. The meal was wonderful as was the fellowship and fun!

Baptism

Sunday, January 19th

We welcomed Abby and Ellie Ustunkaya as the newest disciples of our Lord. They are the daughters of Megan and David. Abby and Ellie, may God bless you and remain with you always!

Martin Luther King

Day Of Service

Monday, January 20th

Despite the snow and cold, we had a group of church members in Fellowship Hall assembling personal item kits for clients of the Christian Caring Center. Participants shown in the photos are Stella Friedman, Judy Lerner, Carly Wright, and Pastor Barry.

Devotion And Walk

Tuesday, January 28th

Our group took in the sights and beauty offered at the trail of Whispering Pines in Tabernacle. The photo shows Janell Reich, Sue Dreisbach and Betsy Carpenter.

Helping Hands

Wednesday, January 29th

192 sandwiches were prepared by our crew for the Christian Caring Center. They were delivered along with recent Code Blue donations of warm clothing and other items for those individuals receiving care and support from them. Thanks to Nancy De Angelis, Sue Dreisbach, Marybeth Goldberg, Kirsten & Harry Granfors, Judy Lerner, Bettie Lohman, Trish Macri-Dainis, Janell & Bill Reich, Joan Roberts, Julie & Pastor Barry Scott, and Cynthia & Tom Tait

February Birthdays


Feb. 2: Melissa DeAngelis, Nancy Drew, and Ken Tomlinson

Feb. 3: Bill Keenan, Jaklyn Kronenberger, and Johanna Strobl

Feb. 4: Inger Haugland

Feb. 5: Wayne Mocci and Barbara Wagner

Feb. 6: Roland Kucklinca

Feb. 10: Joshua Lamb and Jimmy Sunbury

Feb. 11: Robert Donahue

Feb. 13: Patricia Barnes

Feb. 15: Jesse Roberts

Feb. 17: Vincent Gallagher

Feb. 19: Raymond Kucklinca and David Lamb

Feb. 20: Deborah Donahue and Barbara Harbora

Feb. 22: Kristy Godfrey

Feb. 25: Erin Gordon and Ellen Wilen

Feb. 26: Michelle Nisula

Feb. 27: Fran Jones

Feb. 28: Candice Buchler

February Wedding Anniversaries


Feb. 15: Adele & Joe Hicks

Feb. 18: Beverly & Joe Evans (Celebrating 40 years!)

Feb. 21: Karen & John Lupnacca

February Baptismal Anniversaries


February: William Leach

Feb. 8: Michael Safier and Ryan Safier

Feb. 9: Malin Jasinski

Feb. 10: Felice DeCristofaro and John Welling

Feb. 11: Nancy DiYenno and Carol Flood

Feb. 12: Mason Morales

Feb. 13: Elizabeth Shiplee

Feb. 14: Leeland Rogers and Charlie Schultheis

Feb. 18: Graceanna Rogers

Feb. 20: Scott Rinck and Michael Sunbury

Feb. 21: Tammy Miller

Feb. 22: Sandy O’Neal

Feb. 23: Bonnie Horner

Feb. 24: Marge Finley

Feb. 27: Barbara Godfrey and Fran Jones





All Are Welcome At Lord Of Life!

"Where Everybody Is Somebody, And Jesus Is Lord"

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

GENERAL CONTACT 

INFORMATION

 

Church Office

 Phone: (609) 268-0262 

Hours:

Tuesday Through Friday

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Lordlife@Lordlife.us

 

Interim Pastor

Barry Scott 

Phone: (609) 268-0262

pastor@lordlife.us


Bill Reich

Council President

lol_prez@lordlife.us

 

Debbie Chromeck

Church Secretary

Extension 301

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Janell Reich

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Breanne Tomlinson

Children, Youth &

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Property Ministry

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Rick Krause

Music Ministry

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James Cuviello

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 lifelines@lordlife.us

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From The Editor:

Happy Dark Chocolate Day!

Did you know that February 1st is National Dark Chocolate Day? It also is Freedom Day, Serpent Day, and Baked Alaska Day. At a recent Lunch Bunch gathering, interesting things about these National Days were shared. Now here is a chance for all to have some fun. The link below will take you to the National Day Calendar website. You can find out what each day of the year, week, and month celebrates along with facts and information about each month. Enjoy!

To Look At the Website - Click Here

LifeLines Ending Song:

This is another Time After Epiphany hymn (ELW #303). It is a well known song which many will enjoy hearing and singing.

 To Listen - Click Here

Missed The Last LifeLines?

Here is a link to the previous issue of LifeLines.

To Read The Newsletter - Click Here

Next LifeLines:

The next monthly issue of LifeLines will be published on:

Saturday, March 1st

Please Submit News For This Edition By

Sunday, February 23rd

LifeLines is published monthy, on the first day of each month. Please submit articles for upcoming editions of the LifeLines 5 days prior to the next issue date.

Regarding the use of images, no copyright infringement is intended.

Advertisements are controlled by YouTube on those links, and we are not able to eliminate or select them. Advertisements randomly appear and change from viewing to viewing. We do know not know which advertisement will be seen by a viewer, and it may not be the one which the Editor saw when choosing the YouTube links. There is no endorsement of any product in YouTube advertisements.

To contact the LifeLines Editor by email, click on the following link:

lifelines@lordlife.us