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Happenings At

Lord Of Life Lutheran Church

1 Winchester Court

Tabernacle, NJ 08088

609-268-0262

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Season Of:

Pentecost

Issue Of: June 1, 2026

He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you. "

Matthew 17:20 (NRSVue)

Lord Of Life's Mission Statement:

Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!

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~~

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

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!

From The Pastor's Desk:


Dear Friends in Christ,

 

As you read this, our celebration of the Day of Pentecost has come, and now we look forward to a summer of growth. The colors of the worship space reflect that with green on the altar and pulpit - signs of the growth of the church. 

 

Just yesterday I was tidying up my yard, fertilizing the grass, shrubs and flowers, and trees. The yard requires regular feeding and watering, cutting and pruning to encourage growth, and the removal of weeds. All these make for a healthy and, hopefully, beautiful and useful outside home. Now, understand this. I am not a happy gardener or particularly joyful yard maintenance guy - so I won’t stretch this analogy too far. Let’s just say that I do enjoy the results and want my home to be healthy and flourishing. 

 

Maintaining our faith and our relationship with God bears similarities - and some differences. God has already taken care of the watering in our baptisms - water that sinks deep within us creating springs of living water. Feeding the soul is also something God takes care of as our souls are fed and renewed in the bread and cup of salvation given in Holy Communion. Our worship liturgy prunes away the weeds of our humanity as we confess our sin and receive again, and again, the grace of God’s forgiveness. Hearing the Word of God read and proclaimed in worship aligns us with God’s image for us and helps to make us healthy, beautiful and useful as we go into the world as God’s people. Fed and watered to joyfully live and serve as the Body of Christ.

 

Since God provides all the resources and accomplishes all the work for our well being, what is required of us? That part is easy! Just show up! Place yourselves in the presence of God in worship. Let God water your life, feed your hungry soul, pull the weeds that interfere with faith, and cultivate in you a faith that is vibrant and healthy. Come, and be filled with God’s presence. Celebrate God’s goodness with your brothers and sisters in Christ.

 

May your summer be filled with goodness and hope! May you be made strong and courageous in faith! And, may you know God’s great and deep peace within and around you every day!

 

See you at church soon!

Pastor Barry

Special Church Services In June

Blessing And Honoring

Our Graduates

Sunday, June 7th, At 9:30 AM

Church members completing 8th grade, high school, and college will be recognized during the church service. We ask God to bless them and remain with them during their future journeys.

Music Appreciation Sunday

And

Children's Church Year End Celebration

Sunday, June 14th, At 9:30 AM

Join us at worship as we give thanks to all church members who participate during the church services and special events by sharing their musical talents. There will also be a celebration for our youth as we mark the end of another season of Children's Church.

Lord Of Life

New Pastor Fund

A note from Church Council President Bill Reich:

I want to make you aware that at the end of March, 2026, your church council authorized the creation of a “New Pastor Fund”. The money in this fund will be used solely for the new pastor’s compensation. These funds will allow the pastor to begin his/her ministry with us on firm financial footing. This new money will provide a full time pastor with fair and just compensation (which includes health benefits for a family).



The process of seeking contributions for the New Pastor Fund was done using two methods over the last five weeks. The first method used face-to-face communication with church members to ask for contributions. The second method was a letter writing campaign to ask those members of the congregation that could not be reached for face-to-face conversation to contribute to the fund.


I am pleased to share with you that the combined result from both methods of asking has resulted in pledges to the New Pastor Fund of $149,282 as of Sunday, May 17th! This is 93% of our goal of $160,000. THANK YOU!

If you have any questions, you can talk to me at church, or email me at: LOL_PREZ@LordLife.us

Ice Cream Cruise!

Sunday, June 14th

At 10:45 AM


Stewart's Of Tuckerton

(102 W. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ)

Get your cars polished up for our June Ice Cream Cruise! You and your friends are invited to join the fun!

Following the Sunday morning church service, line up in the back section of Lord of Life’s parking lot for a 45-minute drive through the picturesque pinelands.

This is a rain or shine event as there are both inside and outside tables. 

Stewart’s is next door to Tuckerton Seaport, which is a fascinating maritime village and museum. 

Please sign up at church or ask Bill or Janell Reich if you have any questions

American Red Cross

Blood Drive

At Lord Of Life

Tuesday, June 16th

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Lord of Life, once again, will host a blood drive on behalf of the American Red Cross. Please note that the times for this drive are earlier than for ones in the past. Both regular and Power Red donations will be taken.

All donors will receive a $15 e-gift card as a thank you!

Blood supplies continue to remain low in our area, but demand is rising. Please consider giving the Gift of Life!

To register and reserve a time for your donation, click on the link below.


To Sign Up - Click Here

Book Exchange

Through June 28th

Lord of Life's Annual Book Exchange is underway and will continue until Sunday, June 28th. The table is in the "Giving Room" area of the main church entryway. Everyone is encouraged to drop off and take books for all ages. Stock up for your summer reading! Please just make sure they are gently used and church appropriate.

If you have any question, you should contact Janell Reich.

The "Crew Cutters"

It's that time of year again when our lawn will need a weekly trim. If you are able to help out on one or more weeks, contact Ed Hourihan who is the coordinator for our team.

Thanks to all our volunteers who have signed up already!

Our mowing week begins on the Monday of each week and ends on the following Saturday prior to our church service. This assures our property will look its best for our weekend worship.

Open Dates (Week Beginning Is Monday):

June 29

July 6, 13

August 10, 17, 24, 31

September 7, 14, 28

October 5, 12, 19


Volunteers For June (Week Beginning Is Monday):

6/1 Jim Ebersberger

6/8 Karl Tower

6/15 John Schwarzmann

6/22 Jim Ebersberger

6/29 Open Date


Equipment And Training Available:

Lord of Life has a riding and self-propelled push mower, and a battery powered line trimmer and blower which are used to do the lawn work. A training session can be arranged through Ed for anyone who would like one.


To Email Ed - Click Here

Save The Date!

Faith And Family Night At The Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Minor League Baseball At Its Best!

Thursday, August 27th, At 7:00 PM


Ticket Sales Will Begin On The Weekend Of

July 12th And 13th

Once again, Lord of Life has reserved a block of 30 seats for the Jersey Shore BlueClaws' Faith and Family Night baseball game. Church member, James Cuviello, is the event coordinator and will begin selling tickets in July. The cost of each ticket is $13.00. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Additional tickets over our reserved number may or may not be available, and there is no guarantee that those seats will be in our group area. We have reserved seats in the same location as last year, Section 111, Rows 15-17, with 10 seats in each row.

The Jersey Shore BlueClaws are the High Class A Minor League Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The link below is to the BlueClaws website which has information about the team and stadium.

For The BlueClaws Website - Click Here

If you have any questions, please contact James Cuviello, event coordinator.

To Email Jim - Click Here


Project LOL:

Kitchen Refrigerator Replaced

The kitchen refrigerator that has served Lord of Life for many years stopped working, and a new one was purchased to replace it. The funds to do so were contributed by an anonymous donor church member. The Lord of Life Family thanks you for your wonderful gift!

Update Your

Church Directory

Information Now!

Photos Also Needed!


Lord of Life uses the Instant Church Directory app for managing communications with our members. In anticipation of a new pastor coming to our church, it is important that all your information is correct. So, please log in now to confirm that your contact information is accurate. Open the app and from the main menu, you can edit or correct your information by tapping on the 3 bars in the upper left. When the drop down menu appears, scroll down to, “Edit My Info” and tap on that.

If your photo is missing you can take one with your phone and upload the picture. It is really simple. We would like to have all photos in our directory as soon as possible as this will help a new pastor as well as new members get to know one another. You can also send a photo as an attachment to Tom Tait, using email link below, or call him at 856-725-2450 if you have any questions.

To Email Tom - Click Here

Save The Date!

Lord Of Life Beach Party

Friday, July 24th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Rain date, Saturday, July 25th)

Lord of Life’s summer Beach Party is in the planning stages. We have the date, but the details are not yet finalized. Watch for updates and a sign up sheet which should be coming out by the end of June. 


Weekly Bible Study


Bible Study To Resume:

Wednesday, September 16th

At 10:00 AM


The Holy Spirit: God’s Presence and Power at Work in Us

By Adam Hamilton


The Holy Spirit is God's active presence and power at work in the world and in our lives. Through the Spirit, we are transformed, led, empowered, and guided in our faith journey. Jesus promised his followers that the Spirit would come alongside them as comforter and counselor, empowering them to transform the world.

In The Holy Spirit, Adam Hamilton explores what Scripture teaches about God's Spirit―from the Hebrew Bible through Jesus' promises in the Gospels, the powerful Pentecost experience in Acts, and the rich teachings found in the New Testament letters. This accessible study helps believers understand and experience the Holy Spirit's presence and power in their daily walk with Christ.

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.

The final session for this season will be Sunday, June 14th. Our program will begin again in September.

Children’s Church Schedule

Through June


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 the schedule through the end of our school year in June. Our program will resume in September.

June 7th - Calling (Matthew 9:9-13)

June 14th - End of Year Celebration!

Vacation Bible School Dates Announced!

Registration Begins!


Lord of Life will hold its annual Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 20th through Thursday, July 23rd. Sessions will be from 9:30 AM through 12:30 PM daily. Registration is on going. Please contact Breanne for registration and additional information.

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.

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!

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.

Below is what we will be singing in June. The songs relate to our Vacation Bible School theme and Father's Day. The links provided will take you to YouTube videos that have the music and words of the songs.

Sunday, June 7th: I've Got Peace Like A River

Peace Like A River - Click Here

Sunday, June 14th: Jesus Loves Me

Jesus Loves Me - Click Here

Sunday, June 21st: I Love My Daddy

I Love My Daddy - Click Here

Sunday, June 28th: I've Got Peace Like A River

Peace Like A River - Click Here



To Email Janell - Click Here

To Email Sue - Click Here

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, June 4th

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 June, our theme is "God's Creation."

If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Dreisbach.

To Email Sue - Click Here

Happy Father's Day!

Lord of Life is blessed to celebrate a DAD like you!

Time For Talents

Friday, June 5th

At 10:00 AM

Our special project this month is making Father's Day cards which will be given to fathers in our congregation who attend our Sunday, June 21st worship service.

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!

The photo is from May's Time For Talents showing Nancy Di Yenno and Janell Reich creating guide signs for this summer's woodland animal themed Vacation Bible School.

People Enjoying People

(PEP)

Thursday, June 11th,

At 12:00 Noon

(Rain Date: Friday, June 12th At 12:00 Noon)

You are invited to Camp Dreisbach! This will be a PEP picnic. We will gather at the Dreisbach's home, 2 Hill Court, Medford. Join us for a relaxed time together, camp songs, games, and of course, good food! Friends are always welcome. Sign up on the sheet at church or contact Janell.


Book Club

Tuesday, June 16th

At 11:00 AM

(Meeting at Dory's Cafe, Taunton Forge Shopping Center, Medford)


The Glass Castle, By Jeanette Walls

The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. The Walls children learned to take care of themselves and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered. (Library - 8 copies, Length - 288 pages, Rated 4.7 out of 5)


Book Club will not meet during July and August,

but will return in September.

Lunch Bunch

Wednesday,

June 17th,

At 11:30 AM




The Kettle & Grill

Crispin Square Shopping Center

230 N. Maple Avenue, Marlton


For our June gathering we will meet at The Kettle & Grill in Marlton. The restaurant features casual American cooking along with a melting pot of international favorites. A link to their menu is below.

For The Menu - Click Here

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.

Devotion And Walk

Friday, June 19th

At 10:00 AM

(Weather Permitting)


Smithville Park

803 Smithville Road, Eastampton Township


Come join us for a brief devotion followed by a short walk through the park. We are meeting at the parking lot adjacent to the mansion. The loop trail is a 1-hour hike and goes through a variety of habitats as well as the historic village. Please contact Janell if you have any questions or need a ride.

Summary:

Adult Ministry

Steering Committee Meeting

Held On May 21st

Adult Ministry's annual Steering Committee meeting is a time to look back over the past program year and consider what worked and what we would like to do differently in the next year.

In summary, Bible Study, PEP during Coffee Hour, last summer's Photo Contest, Lunch Bunch, Ice Cream Cruise, the Children's Message Songs, trips to the Chocolatrium and Seamen's Church Institute, and Quilt Ministry works days were some highlights of the year. Working in conjunction with other ministries, we had many meaningful service projects and a wonderful Women's Retreat.

Suggestions were made for improving communication to the public using FaceBook Events listings. Tom Tait reminded us that we need to stress that friends are ALWAYS welcome. A concern is to increase inter-generational participation and find ways of including people who work or go to school during the day. Book Club received suggestions of titles for next year. And the Taits have a winery trip lead that they will pursue.

Many thanks to all who participate in Adult Ministry offerings. A faithful faith-filled community is invaluable!

Blessings,

Janell Reich

 

(Thank you to attendees Craig Baechler, Nancy DiYenno, Sue Dreisbach, Dave Dugan, Lu Hourihan, Penny Miller, Joan Roberts, Pastor Barry Scott, Julie Scott, Cynthia Tait, Tom Tait. And thanks to Linda Baechler, Carolyn Cuviello and Sandy O'Neal who provided input via email.)

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.

To Email Janell-Click Here

Stepping-Stones

To Health

Ministry

June Health Focus:

Nutrition

FUEL YOUR BODY FOR Summer

Eat Fresh, Feel Fresh in June!


The committee thanks Abby Cosper for providing a terrific focus on nutrition for May. In fact, we liked it so much that we are continuing to give members an opportunity to check it out in June before we head into our summer focus.The theme connects nutrition with the renewal of spring—reminding us that just as God’s creation is refreshed and growing, we can care for our bodies through fresh, seasonal foods and simple healthy habits that support energy, joy, and overall wellness.


We’re highlighting vibrant seasonal foods such as strawberries, spinach, asparagus, peas, and radishes, along with gentle daily reminders to “power your plate”: enjoy a variety of colors, stay well hydrated, begin the day with breakfast, and choose whole foods over processed options whenever possible.


Be sure to stop by the Stepping Stones to Health display in the Fellowship Hall throughout the month of June for helpful nutrition tips and encouragement. The poster will also include fun nutrition facts, along with a "June Healthy Challenge” inviting everyone to try a new vegetable, drink more water, and make small, positive food swaps as a simple way to care for the bodies God has given us.


For more information, you may also speak to one of our members, including Joan Molnar, Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Heather Cosper, Barbara Ma, or Cynthia Tait. You are also invited to let us know the health topics that you would like as a focus in future months.

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, June 9th and June 23rd at 3:00 PM.

For More Information - Click Here


To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here

Worship And

Music Ministry "Notes"

From Director 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.

Grace Place News

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Amy Wilmot, Director

609-268-2756

director@graceplacenj.org

Preschool Happenings:

Graduation Ceremony

Friday, June 5th, At 9:30 AM

All are invited to join us in the church Sanctuary as we honor our students who had a wonderful year of learning, growth, and memories together! We wish all of our families a safe, happy, and fun-filled summer!

Summer Camp

June 9th-11th & 16th-18th

9:00 AM-1:00 PM

The annual Grace Place Summer Camp returns this June to our Lord of Life campus. Current students are eligible to participate in this program which will offer a full range of indoor and outdoor activities. For details and sign ups, please contact the Director, Amy Wilmot.

Registration For The

2026-2027 School Year

Registration is now OPEN for next school year. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families to Grace Place Preschool!

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.

14th Annual

Bishop's Cup Golf Fund Raiser

Monday, June 15, 2026

Attention golfers! Cross Roads will once again hold their Bishop's Cup Golf Day in 2026. This event raises funds that will be applied to lower the cost for campers to attend summer sessions at Cross Roads. The event will be held at the Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, NJ.

For more information about the day of golf, click on the link below.

For More Information And To Register - Click Here

Youth And Family Camps

And

Summer Employment Opportunities

At Cross Roads

Cross Roads has a variety of youth and family camps available during the summer months. They are also accepting applications for summer jobs at the camp.

To learn more, visit their website by clicking on the link below.

To Visit The Website - Click Here

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

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

Soup Ministry

Homemade soups and casseroles are available on the top shelf of our deep freezer. They are for anyone experiencing a difficult time in their lives. Please feel free to share a meal with anyone in need. Please let Janell Reich know if there is someone who would benefit from receiving a meal.

For More Information - Click Here

To Email Bettie Lohman - Click Here

To Email Barbara Ma - Click Here

To Email Janell - Click Here

New Life Choir

Our practices will be on Wednesdays, June 3rd and 10th in June at 7:00 PM. We will not meet during the summer months. Practices will begin again in September.

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 Ohana Ukuleles play at selected church services and other church events throughout the year. We have also occasionally visited with our outreach team at Wiley. Whether you are a novice or skilled musician, you are welcome to join us!

Practice scheduled for this month is at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 2nd. We will prepare for playing at the PEP Picnic on Thursday, June 11th.

Come join our Music Ministry ukulele group!


For More Information - Click Here

To Email Janell Reich- Click Here

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

Quilt Ministry

The next meeting is on Thursday, June 11th, 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. Other activities are: sorting donated material and putting 48 squares together to make a kit. They are all easy tasks, and there is something for everyone to do!

Our quilters make quilts which are donated to Lutheran World Relief who distributes them to people in need in the United States and around the world. Both experienced and non-experienced sewers can join us! There is a job for all skill levels.

For More Information - Click Here

Our quilters were busy at work during the May 14th work session!

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

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, June 24th 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

Our volunteers at the April 29th session of making 192 sandwiches

for those served by the Christian Caring Center.

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Wednesdays At 7:30 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. 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

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 Fall 2025 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 Spring 2026 Newsletter - Click Here

 To Email Penny - Click Here

Taxpayers who are 70 1/2 or older can transfer up to $105,000 from a

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

distribution" will count as your required minimum distribution (RMD) 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. 

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.

(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


NEW UPDATE!


Using Tithe.ly on your cell phone or computer 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. The image below is of the most recent update: April 2026.

June Meeting Schedule


June 1st, Monday

Worship And Music Team - 7:00 PM


June 3rd, Wednesday

Care And Nurture Team - 10:00 AM

Social Ministry Team - 11:15 AM


June 8th - Monday

Grace Place Board - 3:30 PM

Church Council - 7:00 PM


June 15th, Monday

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


June 16th, Tuesday

Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM

Discipleship, Evangelism, and Communications Committee - 7:00 PM


June 18th, Thursday

Stepping-Stones To Health Team - 3:30 PM




Photos From May Events

At Lord Of Life

Radiance For A Reason

Saturday, May 2nd

Lord of Life partnered with the Christian Caring by hosting its fund raising jewelry sale. Photos show LOL volunteers, Sheri Perkins, Sue Dreisbach, and Sara King setting up for the event; Judy and Keith Lerner doing some shopping; Lu Hourihan with one of 13 raffle prizes won by church members; getting ready to open; and the display of raffle prizes. All procedes from the jewely sale will support the programs for those in need served by the Christian Caring Center.

Servant Sunday

Sunday, May 3rd

After the Sunday morning church service, our volunteers packaged another round of home baked nutricious food bars for those in need served by the Christian Caring Center. Thanks to all who helped!



(Our next Servant Sunday will be June 7th following the Sunday morning church service.)

Ukuleles At Farmstead

Monday, May 11th

The Ohana Ukuleles entertained the residents of the Farmstead in Medford. Rick Krause accompanied the group on the piano for a sing-a-long at their Happy Hour. Lord of Life also continues to have a Bible Study at the apartments each month.

Confirmation

Sunday, May 17th

Five of our youth became Confirmed Members of our Lord of Life church family as they affirmed their Baptism during a special part of the church service. Janine Yannessa sang a prelude in their honor. Many of their family members were present to support them and joined with them in the Laying On Of Hands. Pastor thanked Confirmation Class Instructor, Tom Bettner, for guiding the students during their instruction classes.

At the conclusion of the service, the Confirmands greeted church attendees as they left the Sanctuary. A special cake was served during Coffee Hour Fellowship. We ask God to bless and remain with: Brooke Bettner, Stella Friedman, Lucy Grosser, Amelia Kucklinca, and Callan Schmauder.

Helping Hands

Wednesday, May 27th

Our crew made another 192 sandwiches for those served by Christian Caring Center. Thank you volunteers for being an important part of Lord of Life's Outreach Ministries!

Devotional And Walk

Friday, May 29th

Our group was treated to the sight of many Mountain Laurel blooms as they strolled through the pines in Tabernacle. Enjoying the outdoors and fellowship are Janell Reich, Jessica Nooney, and Cathy Cianci.

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 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 30: Mark Jasinski

June Wedding Anniversaries


June 6: Ramona & Cliff Dehoff

June 7: Charlene & Lee Jennings (Celebrating 51 years!) and

Christene & Christopher Willitts

June 8: Kelly & Eric Tucker

June 11: Cheryl & Alan Dennison

June 12: Barbara & Craig Blackman (Celebrating 55 years!) and

Merle & Neil Brown

June 15: Rebecca & Grant Christianson (Celebrating 35 years!)

June 21: Barbara & Tom Harbora and

Kaitlin & Bobby Murray

June 23: Susan & Mark Jasinski (Celebrating 25 years!)

June 24: Joanne & Paul Rogers

June 26: Lisa & Lawrence Burke

June Baptismal Anniversaries

 

June 3: Diane Maurer

June 5: Jesica Tomlinson and Colleen Welling

June 6: Kaitlyn Heinrich

June 8: Judy Bencivengo

June 12: Joe Crockrell and Carole Vernon

June 15: Sara King and Ashley Vorwerk

June 19: Carol Ebersberger

June 20: Theo Tucker

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





All Are Welcome At Lord Of Life!

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

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

debbie@lordlife.us


Janell Reich

Adult Ministry 

janell@lordlife.us

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Breanne Tomlinson

Children, Youth &

Family Ministry

Extension 305

breanne@lordlife.us


Craig Baechler 

Property Ministry

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Rick Krause

Music Ministry

rick@lordlife.us


Bob Quinn

Mutual Ministry

201-618-5199

crquinn64@yahoo.com


Amy Wilmot

Grace Place

609-268-2756

director@

graceplacenj.com


James Cuviello

LifeLines Editor

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