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Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
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Season Of:
Pentecost
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"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it."
John 1:1-5 (NRSV)
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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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July And August Coffee Hour Treats
Coffee Hour will be held during the summer months, but no group will be assigned as hosts. Please consider signing up to contribute baked goods, a casserole, fruit, or something of your choice. There is a sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall on the beverage table at each Coffee Hour. Thank you in advance!
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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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Ice Cream Cruise
Sunday, June 2nd
Depart From The Church
At 10:45 AM
For this year's annual Ice Cream Cruise, we will be going to Stewart's of Tuckerton (102 West Main Street, Tuckerton). It serves food as well as ice cream treats. This is a rain or shine event, since the restaurant has both inside and outdoor seating. Stewart's is right beside Tuckerton Seaport and Museum, which offers great views of the inlet and a wonderful place to visit. All types of cars or trucks can be used to join us on this fun outing, and invite your friends to come, too!
Line up in the back section of Lord of Life’s parking lot at 10:45 AM for a 45 minute drive through the picturesque pinelands.
Bill Reich will hand out directions and lead in his yellow car.
The link below will take you to photos of the food offerings at Stewart's.
To View The Menu - Click Here
Contact Bill or Janell Reich if you have any questions.
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Special Happenings At
Sunday Worship In June
Sunday, June 9th
Blessing And Honor Service
We will welcome new members into our congregation.
There will be celebrations of our Grace Place
and BFF programs.
We will recognize and bless our Lord of Life 8th grade, high school, and college graduates.
Sunday, June 23rd
Our Ohana Ukuleles will accompany us when we sing.
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Scholarship Recipients Announced!
Thanks to the NJ Synod for a grant given to Lord of Life and to Church Council for deciding to what new ministry the money should go. Lord of Life was able to establish a scholarship fund for our college students. We had 7 students apply for the scholarship in its inaugural year. All the students had to fill out an application form, write a faith statement which included their involvement in our church, and a personal statement. The application packets were given to the Scholarship Committee members with the applicants’ names crossed out. Each Committee Member read through all the packets and then voted on two students to receive the scholarship. It was a very difficult decision because each student's credentials were excellent.
We are happy to announce that the two students chosen are: Lyndsey Millere, who attends Alvernia University, in Reading PA, and Michael Safier, who attends Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Lyndsey and Michael will each be given a $1,000 check on July 21st at the 9:30 service. Congratulations!
Our scholarship will be available to qualifying students again next year. All students may apply each year in which they are in school. Applications will be due prior to May 1, 2025. To learn more about our scholarship and to print an application form, click on the link below.
For More Information - Click Here
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Bible Study To Resume
In September
Our next Bible Study sessions will be on Wednesday, September 18th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall and Thursday, September19th at 7:00 PM on ZOOM. We will begin with the Book of Luke using BibleProject. To get a preview of our Luke sessions, click on the link below.
For A Preview - Click Here
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2024 Vacation
Bible School
Monday July 15th - Thursday, July 18th
All God's Creatures
The dates for Vacation Bible School are now set! This year's theme is, "All God's Creatures." Children ages Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to attend. There will be separate programs for Pre-K through Grade 1 and Grades 2 through Grade 4. The cost to enroll children is $5 per child, and registration is now underway.
We are always looking for volunteers, and anyone willing to volunteer can contact Breanne for training information and times.
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Join us at our Sunday worship service on June 9th as we celebrate our BFF program.
The Summer BFF program will begin on Sunday, June 16th.
All children ages 3 to 4th grade are invited to join us at Bible, Faith, & Fellowship. Children will attend the first part of our Sunday morning 9:30 AM service. Following the children's sermon, the group will leave the Sanctuary for Christian learning and other BFF activities. Friends are always welcome!
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Can You Help With Singing During The Children's Message?
If any adults would like to help lead our children during the Children's Message on Sunday mornings, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every week, but any help would be appreciated.
To Email Janell - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Nursery Volunteers
Sign Up
On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 9:30 AM Sunday church service. We need to have 2 persons for each date. Orientation training will be provided prior to your first assigned date. If you are able to help, sign up by contacting Breanne.
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a BFF teacher or in any other program, please contact Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, June 6th,
At 10:00 AM
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. If you would like to participate by either singing, playing an instrument, doing a scripture reading, handing out song sheets, or just being there to greet the residents, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every month. Please consider joining us to bring joy to Wiley!
Let Sue Dreisbach know if you are planning to be with us. We may be restricted as to the numbers of visitors that are permitted. Also, the use of masks will depend on their status. They may or may not be needed.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Time For Talents
Friday, June 7th,
At 10:00 AM
Project For VBS
Our special project this month is for Vacation Bible School, which will be held at Lord of Life this July. We will be making 4 banners, one for each age group. Leaders will use the banners to assemble and lead the groups.
To make the banners, we will copy outline pictures of animals onto poster board using carbon paper and then color them using washable markers. Eight pictures total are needed. Your help is greatly appreciated!
All are welcome to join us! Friends are always welcome.
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Book Club
Tuesday, June 11th,
At 1:00 PM
Books Written By The
14th Dalai Lama
Come join us for an always stimulating conversation as we delve into books written by the 14th Dalai Lama. You will be able find many different titles from which to choose at the Burlington County Library system. The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist Monk and the leader of Tibet who has been living in exile since the Communist Chinese annexed his independent nation in 1959. He is witty, mischievous, poignant, kind, and speaks out for the common good of all.
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Evening Book Club?
Is anyone interested in having a Book Club meet in the evening hours? If there is enough interest, we can set one up. Please contact Janell if you would like to have this group started.
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People Enjoying People
(PEP)
Thursday, June 13th, At 12:00 Noon
Ballpark Picnic!
At The Dreisbach’s Home
2 Hill Court, Medford
Join us for our June PEP gathering as we celebrate baseball! We will enjoy time together, sing songs, have some laughs and, of course, eat loads of good food. Remember to wear your team’s shirt and bring some “merch,” too! Please sign up on the sheet posted on the Narthex bulletin board if you are attending and the food you will bring. (Hot dogs and burgers will be provided.)
(In case of rain, we will meet at the church.)
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, June 19th,
At Noon
Red Barn Cafe & Pie Shop
Route 206, Hammonton
Come join us for some home style cooking and a relaxed time together. Evelyn’s food and pies are fantastic! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy them. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends! A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. If you need a ride, please contact Janell. For other questions, contact Barbara Wagner. A link to her email is below.
To Email Barbara - Click Here
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, June 25th,
At 10:00 AM
Rancocas State Park
Rancocas Avenue
Hainesport, NJ
(Weather Permitting!)
Join us for a brief devotion and picturesque walk. The park has nice, easy to navigate trails and views of the Rancocas Creek. We will meet at the park entrance located on Rancocas Avenue. To locate the entrance to the park, use the GPS address 722 Rancocas Avenue, Hainesport, NJ. This address is for the last private home on Rancocas Avenue just before the park entrance.
Here are directions from the intersection of Rt. 70 and Rt. 541 (Medford Mt. Holly Road) in Medford:
Take Rt. 541 north toward Route 38.
Go left at the light onto the Rt. 541 Bypass after passing through the town of Lumberton.
Turn left onto Rt. 38 West.
At the light with Dunleavy’s, turn right onto Lumberton Road.
Go straight across Marne Highway. Our Lady Queen Of Peace RC Church is on the corner.
Lumberton Road turns into Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street until it ends at Rancocas Avenue.
Turn right on Rancocas Avenue and the park entrance is a short distance ahead.
Just after entering the park’s gravel road, there are 3 small parking areas to the right. We will meet at the park map at the 1st parking area. A link to a map of the area and park is below.
For The Map - Click Here
Please contact Janell if you have questions.
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Summer Surprise Events!
A Note From Janell
Watch for emails from me or announcements at worship about some special, summertime events that are still "in the works." We will be scheduling "Pop-Up Events." When the weather allows, I will send out an email invitation to meet at Johnson's Farm on a Tuesday evening for half-price ice cream night, or for an Evergreen Dairy Bar Car Cruise and ice cream night, or a gathering at The Original Banana Company in Laurel Springs. We hope you will be able to join us!
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Monday Message:
Sign Up!
Each Monday, Janell is emailing weekly encouraging messages. If you would like to receive them, please contact Janell.
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If you have questions about Adult Ministry, please contact the Adult Ministry Director, Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
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Messages From Sandy O'Neal,
Women's Ministry Coordinator
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Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see this ministry do and possible events or get togethers, please email me, Sandy O'Neal. A link to my email is below.
To Email Sandy - Click Here
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Women's Ministry Email List
We are updating our email list to ensure all women at Lord of Life receive announcements and invitations for Women's Ministry events. Please email me to have your name added to our notifications mailing list. A link to my email is below.
To Email Sandy - Click Here
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"Stepping-stones To Health"At Lord Of Life:
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Focus On Health Corner
(Located In Fellowship Hall)
The Stepping-Stones to Health Committee has developed a new program to provide more information about important topics in health and illness. Using the monthly health/illness topic, we will offer a “Focus on Health Corner” in the Fellowship Hall. Each month, the table will share information and resources on significant health issues that affect many in our community and beyond.
Please let us know if there is a topic that you would like to have highlighted. The committee includes Lu and Ed Hourihan, Barbara Ma, Joan Molnar, Janell Reich, and Cynthia Tait.
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Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Program
Tuesdays,
June 11th and 25th at 6:30 PM.
Join us at our next program offering, Strong Bones and Balance Fitness, which meets in Fellowship Hall. This video class is open to all ages, with exercises that can be adjusted for nearly any ability level. Come as you are in comfortable clothes.
If you have questions, please get in touch with Cynthia Tait by email carussell1@comcast.net or phone 602-708-6997.
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Stepping Stones Planning Meetings
We would like to invite congregation members to be a part of our Stepping Stones Ministry. Our next planning meeting is:
Tuesday, June 11th at 3:00 PM
For more information, contact Cynthia Tait. A link to her email is below.
To Email Cynthia - Click Here
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, June 13th
At 10:00 AM
The next meeting of the Quilters will be on Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. We will be working on a variety of tasks such as sorting fabric, making quilt kits, and tying quilts.
If you are unable to be with us at our meetings and want to make quilts, kits are available in the Narthex on the quilting display table, and pre-cut batting pieces and backings can be found in the quilting closet in Fellowship Hall.
Bed Sheets!!!
Bed sheets make great backings for the quilts. You can use any size and cut them to the correct size as needed. We welcome donations of new or lightly used bed sheets. They can be dropped off on the quilting table or in the Fellowship Hall closet. Label them for “Quilting Ministry.” Thank you in advance!
Remember:
Quilt Ministry is open to everyone! There are many simple tasks that you can do. The only cost to join our group is your time!
There are simple jobs that anyone can do. They are:
Sort donated material.
Cut squares of material, pieces of batting or backing.
Put 48 squares together to make a kit.
Sew 48 squares together.
Pin a quilt top, batting, backing together.
Tie a quilt together.
Sew the edge of a quilt.
Gloria Brosious leads our group and will provide instruction. Hope to see you on the 13th!
To Email Gloria - Click Here
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Grace Place Registration
For 2024-2025
Open registrations for next school year has ended. However, if you wish to have your child attend Grace Place in 2024-2025, please contact the Director, Amy Wilmot. The phone number to call is 609-268-2756 and a link to her email is below.
To Email The Director - Click Here
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Grace Place Graduation
Friday, June 7th
At 9:00 AM
The 2023-2024 school year will conclude with our graduation ceremony celebration in the church Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us.
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Grace Place Seeking A Bookkeeper
Term To Begin September 2024
Grace Place is seeking to have a bookkeeper for the next school year. This is a volunteer position that someone from the congregation can fill. It is helpful for this church member to have a background in accounting and managing budgets, but it is not a requirement.
Here is the job description for Grace Place Bookkeeper:
The Bookkeeper is responsible for keeping the financial records of the preschool program in order. They will look at income and expenses of the program and compare them to projected budgets. He or she is also responsible for approving checks needed for the program. They will need to attend one Grace Place Board meeting a month.
If you wish to be considered for this volunteer position, please contact Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot.
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2024 Mission Trip
Your Support Is Needed!
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Dine And Donate
Wednesday, June 19th, From 5:00 PM To 9:00 PM
P.J. Whelihan's Pub, Medford Lakes
This fundraiser will benefit the mission team going to Kentucky. This night, P.J. Whelihan's will donate 15% of all sales to Lord of Life in support of our mission trip. Please tell the wait staff person that you want them to support Lord of Life when you place your order. There is no additional food charge to you for participating in the fundraiser. Thank you in advance for dining at P.J.'s on this night!
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Miles For Mission
Another way you help support our Mission Team is to buy "mission miles." Each mile is $5. Fill out the form that is available in the church Narthex or print it out using the link below. Place the completed form and contribution in an envelope and either place it into the offering during church services or mail it to the church.
To Print The Form - Click Here
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Thrivent Members Can Also Help
For those who have accounts with Thrivent, please consider obtaining a Thrivent gift card which will help cover a variety of expenses. These were very useful last year and much appreciated. If you are able to request a gift card, contact Penny Miller.
To Email Penny - Click Here
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Join Our Mission Team
The Lord of Life Mission Trip Team will be working with the organization, Appalachia Service Project, again. This year we are heading to Harlan County, Kentucky, 635 miles away. So far, there are seven of us going on this project. We will be serving from July 27th to August 3rd. The team would be thrilled if other church members join in. The cost for room and food is $375 per person. Payments can be made in installments or all at one time. Penny Miller is the contact person, and a link to her email is below. Please consider being a part of our team!
To Email Penny
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Special Tour
New Jersey Air Victory Museum
South Jersey Regional Airport, 68 Stacy Haines Rd, Lumberton
Wednesday, June 26th
At 11:00 AM
Join us for a guided tour at one of the state’s largest collections of real war planes and model airplanes, as well as hundreds of artifacts related to the history of aviation….Tony Bencivengo and Keith Lerner, who are volunteers at the museum, will be there to help lead the tour. The cost of the tour is $5.00 per person which you can pay at the museum entrance. Please contact Janell Reich with any questions.
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Lord of Life's Book Exchange continues through June 23rd. There is a table set up in the entryway. You are welcome to drop off any books that you think others might enjoy reading: fiction, non-fiction, and puzzle books. They can be for any age. You are invited to browse the table and take any book you would like to read. If you have any questions, contact Janell Reich.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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Can You Help Mow
The Church Lawn?
Thanks to all who have signed up to mow our lawn! BUT, we still have two open dates that need to be filled. The dates are for an individual week beginning:
September: 29th
October: 13th
If you are able to help out with one or both of these dates, please contact Keith Lerner. Training will be given to all volunteers. A link to Keith's email is below.
To Email Keith - Click Here
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Jersey Shore BlueClaws Baseball Game
Thursday, August 15th, At 7:00 PM
Faith And Family Night
Shoretown Ballpark, Lakewood, NJ
We have a block of tickets reserved for our annual baseball game outing for Faith and Family Night and fireworks after the game at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws! They are the Class A+ minor league team of the Philadelphia Phillies. Tickets cost $13.00 each. If you are paying by check, make the check payable to James Cuviello.
Ticket sales will occur prior to each Saturday night service beginning June 8th and before and after the Sunday service beginning June 9th. There will be no ticket sales on the weekend of June 21st and 22nd. Ticket sales must end on the weekend of July 27th and 28th in order to provide a headcount to the BlueClaws.
If you have any questions, the point of contact is James Cuviello. His email is provided below.
To Email Jim - Click Here
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Ohana Ukuleles
There will be practice on Mondays, June 10th and June 24th at 1:30 PM. We will be playing at the Sunday church service on June 23rd.
New members are welcome. Please contact Janell Reich for more information.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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Holy Eucharist Ministry
Any church member who is unable to be at our services and would like to receive Holy Communion at their home should contact either the church office (609-268-0262) or Penny Miller (609-726-1698). A time for a visit will then be planned.
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Soup Ministry
If you make a meal or soup and have leftovers, please consider donating them. We are asking you to store food in a disposable deli container, label the contents, and place it in the large, upright freezer in the church kitchen which is located next to the stove. The food will be distributed to those of the congregation who are in need. Please contact Bettie Lohman or Barbara Ma with names of folks who could use a delivery.
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A big THANK YOU to Bettie Lohman and Barbara Ma for organizing and cooking for Soup Ministry. Your efforts have blessed many in our congregation and at Christian Caring Center.
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What Is The Pattern Of Worship?
If, for some unexplained reason, the words were to disappear from all the road signs in the United States, certain signs would still be able to communicate their meaning. Even without words, the triangle of a yield sign or the octagon of the stop sign would still get the desired results. The shape itself, especially when coupled with the traditional color, is capable of powerful communication
Our hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) outlines a basic pattern for Christian worship:
Gathering
Word
Meal
Sending
Lutherans share this pattern of worship with many other Christians, as it has come to us from the earliest gatherings of the Church.
This pattern is a gift to the church, best to be understood as one flowing action rather than a “to-do” list. The pattern is one of flowing, communal action. Our Christian worship practices evolved over generations, yet the basic pattern of Gathering, Word, Meal, and Sending continues to serve the church’s mission.
Another way to think about the pattern of worship is to compare it to grammar. Even if you do not know a particular language and the words themselves are unfamiliar, it is often possible to catch the gist of a conversation because of the way the words are used. The pattern of worship--with its basic texts and actions--is like grammar. The "vocabulary" of specific music, ceremonies, and styles can differ vastly from place to place and time to time. The grammar —the historic pattern of worship—is the framework that holds all the variety together and helps bridge the communication gap from church to church, language to language, and culture to culture.
As stated, the pattern for worship can vary from place to place, but it is basically the same, and there is room in this pattern for freedom and flexibility. If you are interested in the order or structure of worship that we use at Lord of Life, please open to the front of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal to find out more. You may also contact Rick Krause who will be able to answer your questions.
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Plastic Bag Recycling Now Available At Lord Of Life
Next time you are in Fellowship Hall, look for a large white mesh bag that is hanging on the gray folding screening near the back outside doors. Above the bag, you will see the sign pictured here. It explains what types of plastic bags, wrap, and film can be deposited into the mesh bag for recyling. These are some of the materials that cannot be placed in your curbside recyling containers. Our church is now providing a way for you to recyle these plastic materials.
A photo of the mesh bag is below. Click on the link to see a better picture of what types of plastic materials can be placed into the mesh bag.
To Learn More - Click Here
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Ongoing Collection For
The Christian Caring Center
And
Bridge Of Peace
Please drop off your items for both the Christian Caring Center and Bridge Of Peace into the appropriate shopping cart located in the church entry hallway. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Needs List For
The Christian Caring Center
FOOD PANTRY:
peanut butter & jelly
tuna
soups
instant potatoes
mac & cheese
cereal, breakfast bars, Nutri-Grain bars
juice
shelf milk
pasta & sauce
CLOTHING:
warm sweatshirts and sweatpants
jeans of all sizes, but especially waist sizes 32 to 36
sneakers
tee shirts
hygiene items (filled with small size items)
sleeping bags
SHELTERS:
twin Sheets
new comforters
gently used or new pots and pans
cleaning supplies (Dawn, bathroom cleaner, etc)
gently used or new towels & washcloths
zippered plastic sheet protectors for twin beds
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Christian Caring Center Newsletter
The link below will lead to the most current Christrian Caring Newsletter which is March 2024.
To Read The March 2024 Newsletter - Click Here
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Needs List For Bridge Of Peace Food Pantry
The food pantry at BOP could use several items that are currently in low supply. Here is the list of these groceries. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the church entryway.
Peanut Butter
Canned Tomato Sauce
Canned Fruit
Boxed Pasta
Boxed Macaroni And Cheese
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Helping Hands Ministry
Wednesday, June 26th,
At 9:00 AM
(Sandwiches For The Christian Caring Center)
Helping Hands is a monthly ministry to make sandwiches for the homeless served by Christian Caring Center. It meets the last Wednesday of each month. We form an assembly line and make about 200 sandwiches in an hour. Jobs are easy – putting meat and cheese on a roll, placing sandwiches in a baggie, counting the sandwiches, and putting them in a grocery bag. Everyone gets a small, easy task and a lot gets done quickly while we share some time together. We keep everyone safe by wearing gloves and masks, spacing ourselves, and venting the room. All are invited to join us!
It would be good to know in advance how many people can help each time we meet to make sandwiches. Some months we have a lot of help, but others not enough. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Janell Reich.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
MORE stands for Modular Organic Regenerative Environments. The group is 100% funded by recycling athletic shoes, keeping them out of landfills. Donated shoes are sold to participating vendors in developing countries. Proceeds regenerate forests and jump start small farming co-ops in needy regions. This creates retail jobs while stimulating free enterprise. MORE provides basic supplies, tools, seeds (fruit-bearing mango, papaya, avocado and income producing mahogany), and agroforestry training to poor farming families, school children and rural villages.
You can contribute your used sneakers or athletic shoes by placing them in the collection box located in the church entryway. Please sneaker-type used footwear only, no dress or other shoes.
For Information About MORE - Click Here
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AT CROSS ROADS
WEDNESDAYS AWAY
Next Session On June 5th
Once per month (please see the website for exact dates), this program is held. Wednesdays Away is a time of spiritual renewal hosted by Cross Roads throughout the year. Our time together includes prayer and conversation, led by a spiritual director and focusing on a different spiritual practice or theme each month. These retreats are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. Attend one or attend all—and be sure to invite friends to join you.
Learn more and register at: www.crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away/
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, June 8th
You are welcome to visit Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center for an open house! Learn all about summer and year-round opportunities. Take a tour of camp, hear stories about summer camp, ask questions of our staff, and finish with a delicious lunch in the dining hall.
These are especially great opportunities for families interested in sending their children to camp for the first time (or attending Family Camp together) or for retreat leaders interested in one of our many buildings that are open year-round. The tour starts at 10:30 AM from the Lodge and concludes after lunch at noon. Please register by Monday, June 3rd.
Learn more and register at: https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/open-houses/
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American Red Cross
Blood Drive At Lord Of Life
Tuesday, June 18th, From 2:00 PM Until 7:00 PM
Your blood donation is critially needed! Please help to provide the "Gift Of Life" to those in need of this precious life supporting substance. Click on the link below to make an appointment for our blood drive. Both regular and Power Red appointments are available. Thank you in advance!
To Sign Up For The Blood Drive - Click Here
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Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation about God’s Love Made Real. This ELCA movement encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.
June 13, 1:30 – 2:15 PM (Eastern Time)
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
This event will take place on Zoom. (Save this link.)
What can I expect?
Bishop Eaton will share why God’s Love Made Real is meaningful to her and the future of the church. The Rev. Patricia Davenport, bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, will host the conversation, and participants will have a chance to ask questions and share stories.
Is this event for me?
This webinar is especially for people who care about the ELCA and live in New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania or the New England or Slovak Zion synods. If you don’t live in one of these, stay tuned for an upcoming event in your region.
Can I watch it later?
A recording may be available at some point in the future, but we encourage you to stream the event live on June 13 at 1:30 PM (Eastern Time).
What else do I need to know?
Learn more about God’s Love Made Real at lovemadereal.elca.org.
We look forward to sharing this time with you!
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Continuing Your Contributions: | |
Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Offerings are being collected at all church services. If you are still not attending services at our church building, your contribution can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088). Both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place for all to use.
Something new has been added to make it easier for you to contribute to Lord of Life using your cell phone! Simply scan the QR code below with your cell phone, and you will be able to make a donation using Tithe.ly.
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(More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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Tithe.ly Options
Using Tithe.ly on your cell phone has a new added feature. You are now able to pick a particular fund for your contribution to Lord of Life. The photo below shows the catagories of giving. We will update what appears on the list if a new catagory comes about or if one ends.
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Save The Date!
It's never too early to announce some upcoming events that we have planned at Lord of Life. We will have details on all of these as time gets closer. Hope you will be able to join us!
Saturday, August 24th - LOL Beach Day At Mimosa Lakes, Medford
Saturday, September 7th - LOL Drive-In Movie Night In Our Church Parking Lot
Sunday, September 8th - God's Work , Our Hands Sunday
Sunday, September 15th - LOL Church Picnic
Saturday, December 7th - Special Christmas Program Featuring The Christmas Trio
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Photos From
April And May Events
At Lord Of Life
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Baptisms
Sunday, April 28th
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was given to Charlotte Jones and William Jones. We welcome them into the body of Christ and into the mission we share, and give thanks and praise to God!
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Church Clean Up Day
Saturday, May 4th
Sixteen volunteers helped to tidy up both the church grounds and the inside of our building. All of the helpers are pictured except for one. Thank you to each of our wonderful workers!
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Baptism And First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 5th
Five of our youth, Julia Baron, Nicholas Gallagher, Grace Grosser, Jameson Schmauder, and Zachary Tomlinson received their First Communion. Congratulations and may God's blessing be on them! Also at this service, the Sacarament of Holy Baptism was given to Freyja Sarnecki. Freyja, we welcome you into the Lord's family and to live with us in the body of Christ!
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Bunco
Saturday, May 11th
Women's Ministry Bunco has returned! Our group enjoyed getting back to having the event. It was a BLAST!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, May 15th
Bible Study attendees joined our regular Lunch Bunch folks for a meal at PJ's. This day marked the last Bible Study until it resumes in September.
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Pentecost And Confirmation
Sunday, May 19th
Three of our youth were Confirmed into the faith at the service. Mitchell Bettner, Leeland Rogers, and Jesica Tomlinson all professed their Affirmation of Baptism and Confession of Faith. We welcome you as Confirmed members of our church and pray for God's blessing upon you as you continue on your journey with Christ!
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June Birthdays
June 1: Jacqueline Dennis
June 2: Nancy DeAngelis, and Donna Rudderow
June 3: Betty Anderson, Tom Bettner, Felice DeCristofaro, and Jim Ebersberger
June 4: Keith Lerner
June 5: Joshua Willitts
June 6: Helena Humphreys, Lorraine Sander, and Janine Yannessa
June 8: Joshua Allen and Gianna DeAngelis
June 9: Dave Curl
June 18: Lucy Dunn
June 22: Carolyn Cuviello, and Peg Gibson
June 24: Anthony Bencivengo, Massimo DeCristofaro, and Margaret Mills
June 25: Sue Dreisbach and Benjamin Murray
June 26: Paul Molnar
June 27: Bonnie Rohner
June 28: Rowen Christianson and Libero DeAngelis
June 29: Joan Maertin and Alexis Morris
June 30: Al Flood and Mark Jasinski
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June Wedding Anniversaries
June 1: Cassie & Ted Hussey
June 6: Ramona & Cliff Dehoff
June 7: Charlene & Lee Jennings and Christene & Christopher Willitts
June 11: Cheryl & Alan Dennison
June 12: Barbara & Craig Blackman (Celebrating 53 years!) and
Merle & Neil Brown
June 15: Rebecca & Grant Christianson
June 21: Barbara & Tom Harbora and Kaitlin & Bobby Murray (Celebrating 10 years!)
June 22: Nancy & Dave Curl (Celebrating 50 years!)
June 23: Susan & Mark Jasinski
June 24: Joanne & Paul Rogers
June 26: Lisa & Lawrence Burke
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June Baptismal Anniversaries
June: Courtney Ghegan
June 3: Diane Maurer
June 5: Jesica Tomlinson and Colleen Welling
June 6: Kaitlyn Heinrich
June 8: Judy Bencivengo
June 12: Carole Vernon
June 15: Sara King and Ashley Vorwerk
June 19: Carol Ebersberger
June 21: Jim Ebersberger
June 23: Stefanie Pickard
June 25: Vincent Gallagher, Harry Granfors, and Andrew Leach
June 26: Renee Thomas
June 27: Brett Reich
June 28: Bob Sunbury
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Happy Father's Day!
Sunday June 16th
To all our Lord of Life dads, have a wonderful and blessed day!
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Several Baptisms occurred during the months of April and May at Lord of Life. This hymn was always sung by the Editor's former congregation at the conclusion of the sacrament and is well known to many members of our church. This version is sung by the choir of ELCA's Concordia College. Remember, no matter what age we might be, we remain children of our heavenly Father.
To Listen - Click Here
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