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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:
Lent
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"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Galacians 5:22-23
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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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From The Pastor's Desk:
Lent is a time of deeper spiritual reflection, and of turning to follow Jesus more closely as disciples. As you read this, we have already begun this journey. Every journey is marked by signposts marking important places along the way. Our Lenten journey is the same, marked by the spiritual gifts St. Paul calls “fruits of the Spirit”.
Such fruits are gifts given to every believer to be used in our lives through our faith. Paul lists nine fruits, and during Lent we will look at six. They are: Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Generosity, and Faithfulness. He reminds us there is no law against these things. Indeed, these gifts are given to us so that we may fulfill his command to love God, and to love others. These bring the greatest joy and meaning in life!
I invite you into a deeper connection with Jesus, and with our church family this Lent. Let’s worship together, serve together, be the church together. As we live and grow in faith, may we be strengthened to always be “Joyfully reaching out in love as God’s people!” That’s us! Lord of Life Lutheran Church!
Blessing to you!
Pastor Barry
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Palm Sunday, Holy Week, And
Easter Church Service Schedule
We look forward to having you with us at our church services beginning with Palm Sunday followed by Holy Week and culminating on Easter Weekend. The schedule for our church services in this time period is below.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 29th - Palm Sunday (9:30 AM)
Wednesday, April 1st - Healing Service (7:00 PM)
Thursday, April 2nd - Maundy Thursday (7:00 PM)
Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday (12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM)
Saturday, April 4th - Easter Vigil (5:00 PM)
Sunday, April 5th - Easter (9:30 AM)
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Agape Meal
Wednesday April 1st
At 11:30 AM
Fellowship Hall
You are invited to join your brothers and sisters in Christ for a “Love Feast.”
This is a Christian tradition reminiscent of the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry. As we prepare for Easter, please join us in a time for nourishing our spirits and bodies, sharing fellowship, and praising God for his goodness.
Please check the entry table for a sign-up sheet.
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Prospective Member Interest Gathering
Sunday, March 1st, At 10:30 AM
New Member Welcome
Sunday, March 15th, 9:30 AM Service
Attention prospective church members! Following the Sunday morning church service on March 1st, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our congregation.
For all who wish to join our church as members, we will welcome you into our church family during the 9:30 AM church service on Sunday, March 15th.
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Social Ministry Lenten Outreach Project:
Operation:
“What You Can’t Buy”
Ending 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 labeled container, shown in the photo below, in the church entryway. 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:
Quilts For Lutheran World Relief
The Quilting Ministry at Lord of Life continues to make and donate quilts to Lutheran World Relief (LWR). In one of their recent publications, LWR summarized the impact of what the donated quilts have made in the USA and world-wide. The link below will take you to this article so that you can read more about how the work done by our quilters and other Lutheran Church quilters has made a difference to many in need.
To Read The Article - Click Here
The Lord of Life Quilt Ministry meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. Whether you are an experienced sewer or just someone who would like to help in some way, there will be a task for you in which to participate. If you have questions, contact Janell Reich.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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Women's Retreat:
The Healing Power Of Kindness
Saturday, April 25th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please save the date to join your Sisters-in-Christ for a day of support and spiritual growth. Sign up will begin soon.
Madelyn Sutton of Christian Caring Center will be our speaker. We will participate in journal writing, guided meditation, gentle movement, and singing hymns. There will also be a beverages, continental breakfast and lunch. The only fee for the day is canned goods, cleaning supplies or personal care items as a donation to Christian Caring Center.
If you are willing to help with the event, there is a sign-up sheet at church. Please contact Cynthia Tait or Janell Reich with any questions.
To Email Cynthia - Click Here
To Email Janell - Click Here
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Lord Of Life
Scholarship
Applications Now Available
Deadline: May 31st
Each year Lord of Life allows church member students to apply for a scholarship that assists the student in paying for college or trade school costs. The number of scholarships awarded is limited. Applications are due in the church office by May 31st of each year.
Application forms are available on the Lord of Life website. Use the link below to access them, print them, and for further information.
For Scholarship Forms And Information - Click Here
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Fellowship Hall HVAC:
New Fellowship Hall Heating Procedures
When changing the thermostat setting in Fellowship Hall to the higher "occupied" setting, you probably have noticed that the room is slow to warm up. Property Ministry head, Craig Baechler, has consulted with our HVAC company and is trying out a new procedure which should speed up the change of the room's temperature.
After you increase the temperature setting on the thermostat, turn on the ceiling fans. They have been set to send the warmer air in the ceiling downward which helps to distribute the newly heated air entering the room. We have also changed the fan setting on the air handler. When leaving Fellowship Hall after using it, lower the temperature setting on the thermostat to 62 degrees and turn off the ceiling fans. Do not change any other settings.
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Fallen Tree Cleared:
Winter Storm Hernando brought snow and wind to our area and claimed one of the trees on the boarder of our parking lot near the shed. The fallen tree blocked part of the parking area driving lane. Thanks to church member Daniel Millere who removed the fallen tree from the driving lane and to Keith Lerner for his assitance to get this done.
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Fellow Congregants:
Your Call Committee has been active this month.
We reviewed the Rostered Minister Profile (RMP) that we received last month from Synod, and invited the candidate for an interview with the full committee.
We had an informative interview and learned more about the qualifications and experience of the candidate, and whether the candidate could be a good fit for the leadership position at Lord of Life.
After the interview, we once again convened as a committee to discuss what we had learned from the interview. We all considered this person to possibly be the leader we are looking for, and decided to invite the candidate for another interview.
The invitation has been extended to the candidate, and we are now arranging the date and place of the interview.
We thank you for your continued prayers, and we are confident that the Holy Spirit will guide us in our 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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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
10:00 AM, Wednesdays:
March 4th, 11th, 18th, And 24th
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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Our Next Bible Study
The current Bible Study will end on Wednesday, March 24th. A new Bible Study series will begin after Easter on Wednesday April 15th at 10:00 AM. The topic will be announced in the next issue of LifeLines.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 22nd,
At 3:00 PM
(Rain Date, Sunday March 29th)
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held a week earlier than usual on Sunday, March 22nd. A rain date has also been scheduled for the first time this year.
All youth and their families are invited whether you are a church member or not. The event is open to all. Your friends and neighbors are welcomed to attend.
In case of a rain postponement, an announcement about the rescheduled date will be posted on the Lord of Life Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LOLTabernacle/
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First Holy Communion Classes
Saturday, April 18th
From 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
And
Saturday, April 25th
From 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All children in grades 1, 2, 3 are invited to attend First Holy Communion instruction at our two classes in April. After completing the required instruction, the children will receive Holy Communion for the first time during the church service on Sunday, April 26th.
Anyone who wishes to participate should contact Breanne Tomlinson as soon as possible.
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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 March 2026
The Children's Church curriculum is lectionary based and follows the lessons we hear in church, but features crafts, songs, and Bible stories. The bible passage,"Fruits of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23, is Children’s Church theme for Lent. Each week, we will be focusing on a certain aspect of these verses.
March 1st - Peace
March 8th - Patience
March 15th - Kindness
March 22nd - Generosity
March 29th - Faithfulness
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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
March Confirmation Class Schedule
Sunday, March 8th At 9:30 AM
Sunday, March 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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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, March 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 March, our theme is "A Walk With Jesus." We will also have some Irish music in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day.
If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Time For Talents
Friday, March 6th
At 10:00 AM
Our March project will be making Easter Cards for the Christian Caring Center.
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 March and April books:
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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.
(There are many available in the Burlington County Library system. The book length: 384 pages.)
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Tuesday, April 14th
At 1:00 PM
The Great Divide
By Cristina Henriquez
The Great Divide is a historical fiction novel about the construction of the Panama Canal.The book tells the interwoven stories of diverse people like Barbadian stowaway Ada Bunting, Panamanian worker Omar Aquino, and American doctor John Oswald during the intense construction of the Panama Canal (1904-1914), focusing on the human impact of imperialism, racism, and massive societal change.
(4 copies are available in the Burlington County Library system. There are used, inexpensive copies that can be purchased on-line. Contact Janell Reich for more information. The book length is 321 pages.)
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Sunday, March 15th
At 10:30 AM
A Special Coffee Hour Fellowship!
St. Patrick Celebration
This month PEP will host a special Coffee Fellowship following the church service. Get ready for some Irish treats and be sure to wear green!
Look for a sign up sheet in the Narthex. Please contact Janell if you have any questions.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
March 18th,
At 12:00 Noon
O'Connor's American Bar & Grill
For our March gathering we will meet at O'Connor's American Bar & Grille, 1383 Monmouth Rd, Eastampton to celebrate with Irish food.
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, March 27th
At 10:00 AM
Blueberry Hill Trail
Pole Hill Park,
Blueberry Hill Conservation Area, Gibbsboro
Come join us for a brief devotion and then a picturesque walk through the pinelands.We will meet at the parking lot for the Pole Hill Park-Blueberry Hill Conservation Area, 100 Pole Hill Park Dr, Gibbsboro, NJ. Park behind the Senior Center.
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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March Health Focus:
Loneliness
Have you, or someone close to you, ever felt lonely, really lonely, and isolated? Loneliness has been labeled an epidemic in a Surgeon General Advisory, so you are definitely not alone. As we begin to thaw out after a particularly harsh and isolating winter, the Stepping-Stones to Health team is taking a deeper look at this challenging topic in March. Stop by the Focus on Health Table in the Fellowship Hall to explore ways that you can better manage loneliness for yourself or a loved one. Actually, being an active member of one or more of our group activities at Lord of Life and participating in worship are great places to start. To learn more, check out these links:
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/reports/loneliness-in-america-2024
The Stepping-Stones to Health team 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, March 3rd and 31st 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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Free Concert
Saturday, March 4th, At 7:30 PM
The Gettysburg College Choir is touring the East Coast in early March as part of celebrating its 90 anniversary. They will be giving a FREE concert at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday, March 7th at 7:30 PM. I'd like to see if we can organize a group to attend. If you are interested in attending, please let me know.
3rick@lordlife.us
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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.
3rick@lordlife.us
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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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Preschool March Happenings:
March is shaping up to be a fun and busy month in our preschool! During the first week of March, we will be celebrating Read Across America Week with special stories and activities that encourage our love of reading.
We are also excited to share that Ms. Donna will be with us throughout the month teaching Chapel. We are so thankful for the time she spends sharing God’s love with our children.
On Tuesday, March 17th, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive classroom parties and fun games.
As we say goodbye to winter, we are looking forward to the arrival of spring and warmer days ahead!
Thank you for your continued support of our preschool ministry!
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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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Cross Roads
Friends & Family Retreat
March 13-15, 2026
Originally scheduled for January and postponed due to snow, the Friends & Family Retreat is back on the calendar, so there is still an opportunity to join in!
Step away from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy a meaningful weekend at Cross Roads designed for all ages. Come with your family, friends, or church group to share campfires, activities, worship, and unhurried time together while the Cross Roads staff takes care of the meals and details. It’s a simple, joyful weekend centered on connection with God and with one another.
For more information, click on the link below:
https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/friends-and-family-retreat/
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The award winning musical Suffs is about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Sue Dreisbach saw this show in Philadelphia and highly recommends it.
There will be performances given at Cherry Hill West High School, 2101 Chapel Ave W, Cherry Hill on the following dates:
Matinee on Sunday, April 12th at 2:00 PM
Other April dates are at 7:00 PM on Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, Friday the 17th, Saturday the 18th, and Sunday the 19th
Tickets are: Adults $17; Seniors $12 (includes processing fee)
Already available on line:
https://cur8.com/846/project/136828
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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 every Wednesday at 7:00 PM during the month of March.
The New Life Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Sunday service during the months of September through June and at special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held on most Wednesday evenings and prior to each service at which the choir sings. If you enjoy singing, you are welcome to join our choir!
To Contact The Choir Director, Rick Krause - Click Here
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Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir
Our handbell choir plays during special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held in the weeks prior to those services. Whether you are a veteran musician or someone who would like to play music, you will certainly enjoy being part of this group.
Our March practices will be held on Wednesday, March 11th at 3:30 PM, Monday, March 16th at 3:30 PM, Wednesday, March 25th at 3:30 PM, and Monday, March 30th at 3:30 PM.
To Contact The Bell Choir Director, Sue Dreisbach - Click Here
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Quilt Ministry
The next meeting is on Thursday, March 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, March 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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Senior Discounts:
New Jersey Turnpike
Garden State Parkway
Delaware River Bridges
The New Jersey Turnpike/Garden State Parkway Authority and the Delaware River Port Authority offer discounts to senior citizens when using EZ Pass to pay for tolls. Click on the links below which will provide information about the programs and registration.
New Jersey Turnpike/Garden State Parkway Program:
https://www.njta.gov/toll-discounts/
Delaware River Port Authority Program:
https://www.drpa.org/travel/senior-discount.html
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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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March Meeting Schedule
March 2nd, Monday
Worship And Music Team - 7:00 PM
March 3rd - Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
March 4th, Wednesday
Care & Nurture Team - 11:15 AM (Following Bible Study)
March 5th, Friday
Grace Place Board - 3:30 PM
Stepping-Stones To Health - 3:30 PM
March 9th, Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
March 11th, Wednesday
Social Ministry - 11:15 AM (Following Bible Study)
March 16th, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
March 17th, Tuesday
Discipleship, Evangelism, and Communications - 7:00 PM
March 31st - Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
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Photos From February Events
At Lord Of Life
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Stone Soup
Wednesday, February 4th
The Lord of Life kitchen was busy with our group making soup for our Soup Ministry and some for a fellowship lunch that followed.
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Time For Talents
Friday, February 6th
For the Season of Lent, the group made a "Fruit of the Spirit" poster which will be used as part of this year's Lenten theme each week at worship and at Children's Church.
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Confirmation Class
Food Drive
Sunday, February 8th
For their service project this year, the Confirmation Class received donations of food items from our church members and delivered them to the Seneca Food Pantry. Thanks to them and to all who contributed food items to their collection!
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40th Anniversary
Church Service
Sunday, February 8th
A special church service celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Lord of Life on this Sunday. Pastor Emeritus David Jones addressed the congregation sharing memories of our beginning days and other milestones.
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Shrove Sunday
Sunday, February 15th
Lord of Life marked the anticipated Lenten Season with a traditional Shrove Sunday celebration. Our People Enjoying People (PEP) group hosted a special pancake breakfast Coffee Hour Fellowship after the morning church service. Thanks to all who cooked pancakes and provided all the needed fixings!
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Servant Sunday
Sunday, February 22nd
Following our Sunday church service, congregation members put together nutricious snack bars which will sent to the Christian Caring Center. Thanks to all who helped!
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, February 25th
Our Lord of Life "chefs" skillfully assembled another 192 sandwiches for the those in need who are served by the Christian Caring Center. Thanks to all who helped!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, February 25th
This month's venue was the Feed Mill Eatery in Medford. Our group enjoyed some great food and wonderful fellowship! All are welcome to join us next month on March 18th at O'Connor's in Eastampton for some Irish treats.
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March Birthdays
Mar. 2: John DeAngelis and Tara Snyder
Mar. 3: Grace Grosser
Mar. 4: Kris Gordon
Mar. 5: Lauren Barnes
Mar. 6: Madison Willitts and Barbara Urban
Mar. 7: Stefanie Pickard, Melissa Rohner, and Leslie Schmauder
Mar. 9: Jim Hopkins
Mar. 10: Melissa Bettner and Don Wilmot
Mar. 11: Dan Favilla
Mar. 12: Mitchell Bettner and Nancy Cottingham
Mar. 14: Mike Chromeck
Mar. 15: Madison Pummer
Mar. 16: John Perri
Mar. 17: Adele Hicks and Barbara Wence
Mar. 18: Karl Tower
Mar. 20: Javier Morales, Eric Rickershauser, and Paul Safier
Mar. 22: Patty DeCristofaro
Mar. 24: Jesica Tomlinson
Mar. 26: Steve Bencivengo, Brooke Bettner, and Joseph Crockrell
Mar. 27: Jenna Ingrao, Teri John, and Nicole Sander
Mar. 29: Donna Favilla
Mar. 31: Dawn Bielec and Alexander Sarnecki
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March Wedding Anniversaries
Mar. 23: Sue & Bill Dreisbach (Celebrating 52 years!)
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March Baptismal Anniversaries
Mar. 3: Winnie Grosser
Mar. 5: Quinlyn Moll
Mar. 6: Jameson Schmauder
Mar. 11: Patricia Barnes and Robbie Sunbury
Mar. 12: Luke Repsher
Mar. 14: Cheryl Dennison
Mar. 17: Jimmy Sunbury
Mar. 18: Joshua Lamb and Barbara Ma
Mar. 21: Lorraine Sander
Mar. 22: Luca DeCristofaro
Mar. 24: Lucille Grosser
Mar. 27: Nancy Drew and Peter Fucci
Mar. 29: Travis Pummer and Karl Tower
Mar. 31: Heather Cosper
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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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Daylight Savings Time Begins!
Saturday Night, March 7th
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime on Saturday night, March 7th.
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