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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:
Time After Epiphany
And
Lent
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Issue Of: February 1, 2026 | |
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult... The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge."
Psalm 46:1-3, 7 (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!
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Due to the Annual Meeting, there will be no Coffee Hour on Sunday, February 1st, but coffee and hot water for tea will be available before the meeting begins.
There will be a special Coffee Hour Shrove Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by our PEP group on Sunday, February 15th. Along with some wonderful pancakes, there will be games and prizes!
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From The Pastor's Desk:
A LOOK BACK
TO LOOK FORWARD
We will have a special worship on February 8th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our congregation’s first worship gathering on Feb. 2nd, 1986! Pastor Emeritus David Jones, Founding Minister, will be present to offer remembrances. I urge you to be present, to give thanks to God for the many blessings we have received, and to celebrate!
It is good to remember and be thankful for what God has done in the past among us. The gratitude we have for God's goodness then helps us to be ever more aware of God’s gifts among us now as the Body of Christ. For the love we share, the ways we serve our neighbors and the world, and for all our hopes for the future, we give thanks to God!
We stand at the very beginning of a new year, filled with possibilities and new opportunities to be the people of God. This all begins as we respond to Jesus’ call to follow Him in our life as the Church, and in our lives in the world. I am filled with a Holy Hope as Lord of Life looks to the coming year filled with the Spirit and Light of Jesus Christ!
May God bless us as we look forward - to 2026, and to the next 40 years!
Pastor Barry Scott
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Annual Meeting
TODAY!
Sunday, February 1st
At 10:45 AM
(Following The Church Service)
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held today, Sunday, February 1, 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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A Time To Rejoice!
Happy 40th Birthday
Lord Of Life
Tuesday, February 2nd
On February 2, 1986, Lord of Life Lutheran Church held its first church service in the gymnasium of the Indian Mills School in Shamong. There were 205 persons who were in attendance, and Communion was held "on the foul line" of the basketball court. The church received its charter from Bishop Herluf Jensen on Sunday, November 2, 1986.
In June 1992, our current building in Tabernacle was completed. In the spring of 2003, construction began on the Faith Development Center (FDC) addition to our main building. As part of that project, church members participated in the "barn raising" on May 17, 2003 which erected the FDC building framework.
As we search for a new pastor to lead us, let us look forward to a promising future as we celebrate our past!
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40th Anniversary Church Service
Sunday, February 8th
At 9:30 AM
At our worship service for this Sunday, we will celebrate and give thanks for 40 years of ministry. Pastor Emeritus David Jones will join us during worship and at Coffee Hour following the service. We hope you will be there, too, and offer thanks for all that God has enabled us to do!
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Photos:
Charter Sunday and other pictures at Indian Mills School.
Ground breaking for our current main building and construction.
FDC barn raising and construction. (The one photo below has the date incorrect! It should be Saturday, May 17, 2003.)
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Ash Wednesday Services
February 18th
12:00 Noon And 7:00 PM
Join us as we begin our Lenten journey. There will be two services on Ash Wednesday, Noon and 7:00 PM. Ashes will be distributed at both.
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Puzzle Exchange
Through The End Of February
Our Puzzle Exchange continues during the month of February in Fellowship Hall. You can pick up a puzzle to work on and drop off puzzles that you no longer want. Please only bring puzzles that have all their pieces. This is a free, fun event for all to enjoy!
If you have any questions, contact Janell Reich.
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Women's Ministry Dinner
PJ Whelihan's
Thursday, February 12th
At 6:00 PM
Women's Ministry invites the ladies of our congregation to a dinner at PJ Whelihan's, 61 Stokes Road, Medford Lakes. It will be an evening of fellowship and fun at this "Dutch-treat" event. Friends are welcome! Please sign up on the sheet located in the Narthex. If you have any questions you can contact Sara King.
To Email Sara - Click Here
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Everyone:
I am pleased to announce that our recent blood drive was a success. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this important cause. We were able to obtain 29 productive units from the donors. We had a few no-shows, and of course, some were unable to donate due to medical conditions (which is always the case).
We had scheduled three “1st time” donors, which is important during this time of year when the blood supply is typically low. The parking lot was in excellent condition despite the recent snow.
And we gave special recognition to donor and congregation member Jack Gordon for his incredible milestone of donating 17 gallons of blood. Jack, thank you for your long-standing commitment and for your life-saving contributions to the community. (Photos below are of the Red Cross manager pinning a recognition pin to Jack's shirt and Bill congratulating Jack.) Jack is also very active in the Red Cross sheltering program, as well as several other emergency management activities.
Thank you again to everyone who supported this drive! And our next one is already scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
Best regards,
Bill Dreisbach
Lord of Life Blood Drive Coordinator
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Project LOL:
Air Conditioning Campaign February 1st Update
As of the middle of January 2026, we have $8,595 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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Heating Costs:
Check The Church Thermostats!
The church's last natural gas bill for one month was $2,500. Please check ALL the thermostats before locking up the church. The unoccupied temperature setting is 60 degrees.
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Save The Date!
Women's Healing With Kindness Retreat
Saturday, April 25th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Madelyn Sutton, Director of the Christian Caring Center will be the featured speaker at our Women's Healing With Kindness Retreat. All women of the congregation and their friends are invited to attend. Watch for details about the retreat as time approaches.
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Fellow Congregants:
Your Call Committee is back in business!
We have just received the Rostered Minister Profile (RMP) for a third candidate from Synod. This document, essentially a resumé of the pastor’s qualifications and experience, has been distributed to all of the committee members. When we all have had a chance to read and consider the information in the RMP, we will meet and decide whether we believe this candidate would fit well in the role of Pastor at Lord of Life, and how we will move forward in the call process.
We ask your continued prayers as we continue, lead by the Holy Spirit, to search for our next congregational leader.
Peace,
Ed Hourihan
Judy Lerner
Sue Dreisbach
Kristy Godfrey
Alan Dennison
Paul Molnar
Ed Harding, Chair
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Social Ministry Lenten Outreach Project:
Operation:
“What You Can’t Buy”
Saturday, February 21st - Sunday, April 12th
We know you can’t buy love, but we certainly know that we can love our neighbors by buying things that are needed. Did you know that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food benefits do not cover household items and personal care products? During Lent we are focusing on helping the Christian Caring Center stock their shelves to provide these items for our neighbors in need. Here’s what you can buy and share your love during this special time of sacrificial giving:
Cleaning supplies, Lysol, laundry supplies, bleach (not huge sizes)
Hygiene & feminine hygiene products, Depends, toilet paper (large & small sizes)
Laundry sheets and pods are good as they are easier to transport to a laundromat (not too large sized liquid bottles)
Items can be left in the designated area in the church entryway (the area where our Giving Tree was located). Thanks to all in advance for your generosity!
If you have any questions, please contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Lord Of Life Outreach Ministry:
Ohana Ukulele
Sing-A-Long
At The Farmstead
Monday, February 23rd, At 2:00 PM
The Farmstead at Medford in Medford is an independent living community for adults 62 years and older. The facility provides a variety of activities for its residents. Recently, Lord of Life has begun a Bible Study there led by friend of the congregation member Dave Dugan. On Monday, February 23rd, our Ohana Ukuleles will join the residents and lead them in an Oldies Sing-A-Long.
Our Ohana Ukuleles provide music at some of our church services and other types of gatherings and events at our church. They have also provided music to the residents of Wiley. New members are always welcome! If interested in joining, please contact Janell Reich.
To Email Janell - Click Here
Below is the poster provided to the The Farmsteads to announce the event to their residents.
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Weekly Bible Study
Bible Study is held on Wednesdays, at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall.
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Lenten Season
Bible Study
An Unlikely Lent
By Rachel Billups
Beginning
Wednesday, February 11th
Description:
This study explores the Easter story through the eyes of often-
overlooked figures, revealing themes of devotion, courage, and
unexpected faith, and inviting readers to find God in the margins, not
just the main events. The six-week study, focuses on side characters
like Barabbas, servant girls, and others present at the crucifixion.
Weekly themes include: Devotion, Opposition, Freedom, Courage,
Companionship, and Alliances.
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Bible Study At
The Farmstead
As part of Lord of Life's Community Outreach Ministry, Dave Dugan continues to lead a Bible Study each month at The Farmstead in Medford for their residents.
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Acolyte Training
To Begin
An important way for our youth to participate in our church services is to perform the tasks of an acolyte.
Duties of the acolyte include lighting and extinguishing altar candles, assisting with the offering collection, and helping, as needed, during Communion and Baptisms.
Anyone interested in becoming an acolyte should contact Breanne Tomlinson or Rick Krause.
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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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Children’s Church Schedule
For February 2026
The Children's Church curriculum is lectionary based and follows the lessons we hear in church, but features crafts, songs, and Bible stories. Here is our program for February 2026:
February 1st -BLESSED (Matthew 5:1-2)
February 8th - HELP (Isaiah 58:1-12)
February 18th - GLORY (Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17)
February 22nd - Our Lenten theme will be "Fruits of the Spirit" based on Galatians 5:22-23 and will begin on Sunday, February 22nd. This will continue through the weeks of Lent and end just before Easter.
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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
February Confirmation Class Schedule
Sunday, February 8th At 9:30 AM
Sunday, February 15th At 9:30 AM
Sunday, February 22nd At 9:30 AM
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Upcoming Events:
We are having two events being planned for the April and May timeframes. Specific dates and times along with details will be announced as time gets closer.
Young Families Playground Picnic
April
(Open to all families with young children.)
Youth Spring Fling
April/May
(For all in confirmation and
all families with young children.)
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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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Stone Soup!
Wednesday, February 4th
At 11:00 AM
Come join the fun!
We will be making two large pots of soup together at Lord of Life, one chicken noodle and the other vegetable. You are asked to sign up on the sheet in the Narthex to bring some vegetables. We’ll enjoy time together as we chop the ingredients and add them to the broth.
When it’s soup, we’ll eat together, put some in the freezer for Soup Ministry and take some home. You can even take some to share with a neighbor. It will be a time of fellowship and service. Friends are always welcome!
Please contact Janell Reich if you have any questions.
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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, February 5th
At 10:00 AM
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. Just your being there is a gift to the residents. For February, our theme is "God's Love."
If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Time For Talents
Friday, February 6th
At 10:00 AM
Our February project will be making a "Fruit of the Spirit" poster which will be used during the Lenten Season.
Come join the fun! This is a relaxed group for blessing others with our creativity and enjoying time together. We meet in Fellowship Hall. All projects are easy and materials will be provided. All are welcome!
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Book Club
Here are the February and March books:
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Tuesday, February 10th
At 1:00 PM
Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
By Trevor Noah
We will discuss this autobiography written by a South African comedian in 2016. The book focuses on Noah's childhood growing up in his native South Africa after he was born of an illegal interracial relationship during the Apartheid era. The book was a bestseller and has received overwhelmingly positive reviews.
(Library - 9 copies, most available. Book length: 288 pages.)
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Tuesday, March 10th
At 1:00 PM
The Whistler
By John Grisham
Our March book is a legal thriller novel about Lacy Stoltz, an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct, who uncovers a massive corruption scheme involving a crooked judge, an Indian reservation casino, and the "Coast Mafia."
Dave Dugan will be leading this session.
(Library - many available. Book length: 384 pages.)
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Sunday, February 15th
At 10:30 AM
A Special Coffee Hour Fellowship!
Shrove Sunday Pancake Breakfast
This month PEP will host a special Coffee Fellowship following the church service. Shrove Sunday is a time to feast before we enter Lent. Historically, it's about using up eggs, butter, and milk before the Lenten fast.
The festivities will include a competition of tossing pancakes into bowls.
There will be prizes!
All are welcome!
Look for a sign up sheet in the Narthex. Please contact Janell if you have any questions.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
February 25th,
At 12:00 Noon
Feed Mill Eatery
For our February gathering we will meet at the Feed Mill Eatery, 57 N. Main Street, Medford. It is located at the Feed Mill across the parking lot from Whole Hog and beside Peewee's Ice Cream.
Join us for some outstanding food, 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, February 27th
At 10:00 AM
Franklin Parker Preserve
Chatsworth Road Entrance
Come join us for a brief devotion and then a picturesqie walk through the pinelands.
Directions: From Lord of Life, turn right onto Tabernacle Road. Cross over
Route 206 and continue straight. The parking lot is on the right just
before Chatsworth Lake (which will be on your left). Total drive is 12.5 miles, about 15 minutes from our church.
If you need more information, please contact Janell Reich
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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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February Health Focus:
Heart Health
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. While Valentine’s Day may capture our hearts one day in February, we will turn our attention to the heart for the entire month. Stop by the Focus on Health Table in Fellowship Hall to learn more about how you can manage and improve your heart’s health. Here’s a great link to get you started: https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/php/heart-month/index.html
The Stepping-Stones to Health Committee encourages you to pick up our free monthly handouts and/or speak to one of our members, including Joan Molnar, Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Heather Cosper, Barbara Ma, or Cynthia Tait. Let us know the health topics that you would like as a focus.
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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, February 3rd and 24th at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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Worship And
Music Ministry "Notes"
From Director Rick Krause
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Wanted!
Voices During Lent
The New Life Choir invites you to join them for the Lenten season. Your voice can help make our music a powerful prayer and draw us all closer to God. No experience is needed. The time commitment would be for 1 hour on Wednesday night and Sunday morning worship. Please consider joining us as we embrace the Lenten journey and deepen our faith together. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rick Krause.
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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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Registration Continues
Open enrollment continues for our 2025 - 2026 school year and has begun for our fall session which is the start of our 2026 - 2027 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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Youth & Family Summer Camps
And
Employment Opportunities
2026 Season
Cross Roads is our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America New Jersey Synod's year-round camp and retreat center which is jointly run with the Episcopal Church Diocese of Newark, NJ. It is located in Port Murray, NJ which is about an hour and a half away from Lord of Life. Cross Roads has youth summer camps for different age groups from second grade through high school and family summer camps. Summer employment opportunities are available for those at least 16 years old, with most positions for those over 18 years old.
Both registration for summer camp and applications for employment have begun. Click on the link below to learn more.
For The Cross Roads Website - Click Here
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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 at 7:00 PM during the month of February except on Ash Wednesday when we will meet at 6:00 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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Ohana Ukuleles
The practices scheduled for this month are at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 5th and 10:00 AM on Monday, February 9th. Our group will prepare for an "Oldies Sing-A-Long" with the residents of Farmstead in Medford on Monday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM.
Come join our Music Ministry ukulele group!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich- 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. 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, February 12th, from 10:00 AM until noon. It will be a "Quilt Ministry Work Day." This meeting will focus on assembling quilts. We will put the 3 quilt layers together, pin and sew the edges, and finish by hand tying them. They are all easy tasks, and there is something for everyone to do!
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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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, our session is on Wednesday, February 25th 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. 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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Altar Flowers, Communion Bread, Communion Wine, And Sanctuary Lamp:
Memorials And Dedications For 2026
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 white metal Dedication Envelope Box to the left of the sign-up 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 Communion Bread, Communion Wine, or Sanctuary Lamp,
$25.00 Each
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Direct Your Thrivent Choice Dollars!
Deadline: March 31st
Lord Of Life Is Eligible
To Receive Yours!
Many Thrivent members receive a free benefit called Thrivent Choice. Each year, Thrivent provides money to these Thrivent members that can be given to certain charitable institutions. Lord of Life is one of them.
You must "direct" any Choice Dollars that have been placed into your account at least once a year or they will be deleted from your account. The deadline for directing Choice Dollars that you received in 2025 is this coming March 31st.
To direct your Choice Dollars to Lord of Life, or another charity, sign into your Thrivent Account. Once signed in, on the screen that appears, look toward the lower area of the page and find the section, "Thrivent Choice." Click on "Make a donation" to continue.
A link to the Thrivent website is below. Click on the link and then sign into your account. If you do not use a computer, you can call Thrivent at 1-800-847-4836 for assistance in directing your Choice Dollars.
For The Thrivent Website - 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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February Meeting Schedule
February 2nd, Monday
Worship And Music Team - 7:00 PM
February 3rd - Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
February 4th, Wednesday
Social Ministry Team - 10:00 AM
February 5th, Friday
Grace Place Board - 3:30 PM
February 9th, Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
February 11th, Wednesday
Care & Nurture Team - 11:15 AM (Following Bible Study)
February 12th, Thursday
Stepping-Stones To Health - 3:30 PM
February 16th, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
February 17th - Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
February 24th, Tuesday
Discipleship, Evangelism, and Communications - 7:00 PM
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Photos From January Events
At Lord Of Life
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Undecorating The Church
Thursday, January 8th
As often said, "What goes up, must come down!" Thank you to Cheryl Dennison and our group of about a dozen volunteers who removed the Christmas decorations from the church Sanctuary, Narthex, entry way, and Fellowship Hall. We greatly appreciate your being there to help out!
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Helping Hearts
Sunday, January 11th
Following the church service, a group of congregation members packaged healthy treats to provide some extra nutrition for our food insecure neighbors served by the Christian Caring in Browns Mills. Thank you bakers and to all others who helped.
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Winter Clothing Drive Delivery
Wednesday, January 21st
THANK YOU! You donated over 300 items of winter clothing to the Christian Caring Center, including 45 adult and 40 children’s coats. Our thanks to Thrivent for providing the funds for 30 of the children’s coats through Action Grants. With winter heavy upon us in recent weeks, those items will warm many bodies and hearts of our neighbors in need.
Sue Dreisbach
Clothing Drive Coordinator
| | Photos of Sheri Perkins and her carload of our donated, warm winter clothing, ready to bring to the Christian Caring Center. There were other deliveries made by our group of volunteers throughout the course of our clothing drive. | | |
Helping Hands
Wednesday, January 28th
Another 192 sandwiches were made by our group of volunteers and delivered to the Christian Caring Center. Thanks to all who helped!
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Winter Clothes Shopping
Thursday, January 29th
As part of our Winter Clothing Drive, Lord of Life received a $250 Action Team grant from Thrivent to purchase winter clothing for those helped by the Christian Caring Center. Cynthia and Tom Tait did the shopping at the 2A Thrift Store last week. They were able to buy 28 coats, 4 pairs of boots, and 5 hats with gloves. These warm winter clothes will be a blessing to those who need them.
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February Birthdays
Feb. 2: Melissa DeAngelis, Nancy Drew, and Ken Tomlinson
Feb. 3: Bill Keenan, Jaklyn Kronenberger, Virgil Sarnecki,
and Johanna Strobl
Feb. 4: Inger Haugland
Feb. 5: Wayne Mocci
Feb. 6: Roland Kucklinca
Feb. 10: Joshua Lamb and Jimmy Sunbury
Feb. 11: Robert Donahue
Feb. 13: Patricia Barnes
Feb. 16: Breanna Bares
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
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February Wedding Anniversaries
Feb. 15: Adele & Joe Hicks (Celebrating 40 years!)
Feb. 18: Beverly & Joe Evans
Feb. 21: Karen & John Lupnacca (Celebrating 45 years!)
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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. 27: Barbara Godfrey and Fran Jones
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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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Folks!
I am happy to hear that you are well on your way to calling a new pastor at LOL. May God bless you in your conversation.
I am currently attending St Albins Episcopal church in Salisbury, Md. where I have been living alone for the past several years.
I miss my days with you at LOL and hope to be able to visit in 2026. God Bless you and your ministry at LOL.
Pastor Gary Stiegler
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