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Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
1 Winchester Court
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
609-268-0262
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Seasons Of:
Time After Pentecost
And
Advent
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Issue Of: November 1, 2025 | |
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NRSVue)
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Lord Of Life's Mission Statement:
Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!
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The Four Core Values Of Lord Of Life:
~~Care And Nurture Of The Congregation~~
~~Compassion For Those In Need~~
~~To Make Disciples For Christ~~
~~Joyfully Worship~~
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Worship With Us
Saturday Evening At 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning At 9:30 AM
Join us on either Saturday evening for our 5:00 PM Word, Song, and Sacrament service or Sunday morning for our 9:30 AM Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving service. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.
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Previous Sunday Services On YouTube
Our previous Sunday Worship Service videos are available on the Lord Of Life YouTube website. Links are below to both the Lord Of Life YouTube website and Facebook page.
View Church Service on YouTube - Click Here
Find Information On Facebook - Click Here
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Live-Stream Service On YouTube
There will be a live-stream of our Sunday 9:30 AM service. You are welcome to use the link below for access to the live-stream service when it is broadcast. As a reminder, the Lord of Life YouTube channel can be found at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifelutheranchurchof5027
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday following the 9:30 AM service. Be with us in Fellowship Hall to socialize, catch up with church friends, enjoy some treats, and, of course, sip our "heavenly" coffee!
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Giving As Jesus Gives
As we look ahead, autumn is upon us and soon the end of 2025. Watching the leaves fall and the natural world preparing for winter sleep, make it a good time to think about what lies beyond. I already think about the spring that will most certainly come, making plans for next summer. The church staff is already planning well into 2026: plans for ministry, and for the growth of the congregation in both numbers and faith.
November is the time for us to look around in our lives and count our blessings. Honestly, once I start doing so, it’s soon overwhelming to realize just how deeply I have been blessed. The people in my life and the love we share, my health, my ability to enjoy life and to serve at Lord of Life Church, and so much more. Sincerely, the blessings of abundance from God that make it possible for Julie and I to share as we give financially to support, and grow, the ministry of the church - well, it’s truly a privilege!
I take as my model the gift God gives to us in our Lord Jesus Christ. In God’s generous love we have been given – in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus – the abundance of forgiveness, life, and eternal hope. We cannot discount such gifts for they make richer every day, every relationship, every experience.
In Jesus, God gave to us freely and abundantly. We see all this at Lord of Life in our mission as we are “Joyfully reaching out in love as God’s people”. How do we live out that mission? We see them in our Core Values, in our:
Care and Nurture of the Congregation, Compassion for Those in Need, Making Disciples for Christ, and Joyful Worship
At the end of November, before Advent begins our preparation for the coming of Christ, I will ask you to reflect on your abundance in life. How have you experienced God’s blessings in life? As we prepare for the coming year, and the calling of a full-time pastor to lead and serve with us, I will ask you to prayerfully and faithfully respond with the generosity God places upon your heart. I ask you to make a commitment to give back to God through your gifts to the church. How will you serve? How will you use your abilities? How will you give financially?
I will be doing the same along with you. God, who gives us the will to do these things, will also give us the power to do them!
Together, we are “Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God’s People!”
Pastor Barry Scott
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2026 Stewardship Campaign Begins!
The 2026 Stewardship Campaign is now underway. All congregation members should have received a mailing with a letter explaining the campaign, an Estimate Of Sharing Card (EOS), and a return envelope.
Prayerfully consider what your monitary support of Lord of Life will be in 2026 and complete the EOS card. Then return the EOS card to the church either by placing it into the the EOS card return "heart box" in the Narthex or by mailing it back. Whether you can or cannot make a monetary estimate of sharing at this time, please return your EOS card.
It is vital for planning our 2026 spending plan that all EOS cards be at the church no later than Sunday, November 23rd.
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Fall Clean Up
TODAY!
Saturday Morning, November 1st,
Beginning At 8:30 AM
Volunteers Needed!
A Message From Keith Lerner,
Property Care Ministry
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Fall Cleanup Day will be held TODAY, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2025 beginning at 8:30 AM (No rain date). I am asking for all volunteers to meet in the church parking lot by 8:30 AM. Plan on approximately 4 hours of work, but any amount of time you can devote will be greatly appreciated.
Tasks:
We need help with weeding, raking/blowing off leaves, trimming of shrubs and tree branches, etc, etc. We will also do some extra cleaning of the inside of the church including windows.
Please Bring;
It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. The church will provide tools, but you are welcome to bring your own.
We appreciate and thank you in advance for any time you can spare to volunteer for this project!
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All Saints Weekend Services
Tonight And Tomorrow
Saturday, Nov. 1st - 5:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 2nd - 9:30 AM
We will remember our church members, family members, and friends who entered eternal rest since the prior All Saints Day. Memorial candles will be available to light prior to the start of the church service as we prepare for worship.
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Trip To Seamen's
Church Institute
118 Export Street, Port Newark, NJ
Monday, November 3rd
Carpooling From Lord Of Life Parking Lot At 8:30 AM
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is a non-profit organization that ministers to mariners in one of the busiest ports in the United States. This trip was suggested by Penny Miller, who has been knitting hats and scarves for them since her high school days.
We will tour SCI’s Port Newark facility, learn about their ministry to seamen, and take a 20-minute bus tour of the port. Due to the size of SCI’s tour van, we are limited to 12 people.
Drive time to SCI is about an hour and a half. The tour is scheduled for 10:30 AM and will take about 1 to 1 and a half hours.
Please see Janell Reich to sign up and if you have any questions.
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Making Strides Rally
Sunday, November 9th, At 10:00 AM
Due to the nor’easter storm, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of Ocean City was cancelled. But you can mark your calendar for Sunday, November 9th at 10:00 AM to join in the rally at the Ocean City Civic Center. It’s going to be an amazing time together bringing the spirit of Strides to life with sponsors, music, dancing, an inspiring stage program, a powerful survivor speaker, and Strides’ signature Survivor & Thriver Celebration! As weather in November is unpredictable, the entire event will be held inside the Civic Center. If any team members wish to take a walk on the boards that day, you are welcome to do so on your own, or stay in the Civic Center to celebrate!
As breast cancer has affected many among us, Lord of Life has had members and friends walking the 5K (3 mile) leisurely stroll along the boards for the past several years. Thanks for your patience, flexibility, and continued support in helping make strides toward a world without breast cancer. Team Lord of Life LC has currently raised $332.70, and the Ocean City Strides event has raised $328,858 toward its 2025 goal of $545,000. The donation link remains open. If interested, click below to make a secure online donation (any amount) to support Lord of Life LC’s team. Your donation helps the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, provide free information and support to help prevent breast cancer, and find it earlier when it’s easier to treat. Your donation truly helps save lives. Thank you!
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY25NER?pg=entry&fr_id=110808
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Quilt Ministry Work Day
All Are Welcome!
Thursday, November 13th, At 10:00 AM
In Fellowship Hall
Quilting Ministry is having a work day, and all are invited to attend! Come and see the steps for creating a quilt for Lutheran World Relief. Quilts are sent to those in need in the United States and other countries around the world.
There are simple jobs anyone can do:
Sort donated material.
Cut squares of material, pieces of batting, or a backing.
Put 48 squares together to make a kit.
Sew 48 squares together to form a quilt top.
Pin a quilt together.
Tie a quilt together.
Sew the edge of a quilt.
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Thanksgiving Services
During the month of November, there will be two opportunities to give thanks at a church service with family, friends, and other congregation members.
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Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 16th,
At 4:00 PM
Friends Meeting House
14 Union Street, Medford
Churches from our area will join in giving thanks at this community Thanksgiving service. Pastor Barry will be one of the participants leading the service, and members from Lord of Life Choir will sing with choirs from other congregations. There will be a free will offering taken which will help support community outreach programs that benefit the less fortunate. All are welcome to attend!
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Lord Of Life Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 25th, At 7:00 PM
Lord of Life congregation members and friends are invited to attend our annual service of thanks on Tuesday evening, November 25th at 7:00 PM
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Thanksgiving Baskets For The Christian Caring Center
Collection Ends
Sunday, November 16th
Lord of Life will, once again, be helping clients of the Christian Caring Center have a Happy Thanksgiving. The list of items being collected is below. Please provide cans with pull tabs if possible.
Acme Gift Cards (For Buying Turkeys)
Stuffing
Instant Potatoes
Juice
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Cereal
Healthy Snacks
Desserts
Bags of food items should be left in the entryway by the shopping carts . The gift cards should be placed in the special box located on the Welcome Table that is in front of the bulletin boards in the Narthex.
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Giving Tree
Collection From:
Saturday, November 22nd
Through
Sunday, December 21st
Will Benefit The Children Of Both
Bridge Of Peace And
The Christian Caring Center
Lord of Life's Giving Tree will be in the church entryway, once again, this year. Select one or more tags from it and then purchase a gift. Return your gift to the area near the tree in the entryway. All gifts must be at the church no later than Sunday, December 21st. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Christmas Cookie Sale
Saturday, December 6th
And
Sunday, December 7th
To Benefit The Scholarship Fund
The Lord of Life Scholarship Fund Committee will be holding a Christmas Cookie Sale on the weekend of December 6th and 7th. All monies received will be placed into the Scholarship Fund.
We need bakers to help us make cookies. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Sign up sheets for pre-orders and for bakers will be in the Narthex. If you are baking cookies, please have them at the church by 10:00 AM on Saturday morning, December 6th, when boxing will be done.
Thank you, in advance, for all your support of the Scholarship Fund!
(If you have any questions, contact Sheri Perkins. A link to her email is below.)
To Email Sheri - Click Here
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Advent Family Night
Sunday, December 7th,
At 3:00 PM
"Carols, Ice Cream, And Crafts"
Mark your calendars for this annual family event in Fellowship Hall. There will be several different projects available that you can view in the Narthex. Sign ups will begin on November 1st.
We can also use some items for the craft projects. If anyone has these materials and would like to donate them, they can be placed in the designated basket in the Narthex.
Milkweed Pods
Acorns With Caps
Gold Spray Paint
White Pom-Poms (1 Inch)
Wooden Balls/Beads (1/2 Inch)
Dark Green Paint (Pine/Christmas Tree Green)
White Paint
If you have any questions, please contact Breanne Tomlinson.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Women's Ministry Christmas Party
Friday, December 12th,
At 6:00 PM
Lord of Life's Women's Ministry Christmas Party will be held on Friday evening, December 12th, beginning at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Please bring a wrapped Christmas ornament ($10 maximum) for the fun exchange and an appetizer or dessert to share. Friends are welcome to attend!
If you have any questions, you should contact Sara King.
To Email Sara - Click Here
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The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble is a community ensemble comprised of auditioned, advanced-level handbell ringers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The ensemble plays around the greater Philadelphia region, and in other locations when invited. They play a variety of venues, including community concerts, religious worship services, festivals and special events. The handbells range from small in size that sound high notes to very large in size for playing low notes.
The concert will include many Christmas favorites. No tickets are required and there is no admission fee, but a free will offering will be collected. The donations will help support the ministries at Lord of Life.
Following the concert, there will be light refreshments served in Fellowship Hall.
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Project LOL:
Air Conditioning Campaign
One Unit Still Needed!
Your generous donations to our Lord of Life air conditioning replacement campaign enabled us to have 3 new air conditioning units installed, but we still need to replace the 4th main building unit which is no longer working.
To do this, we are continuing the campaign in hope of receiving an additional $18,000 in donations prior to the summer of 2026.
An update on our air conditioner campaign is provided in video form from our church Council President, Bill Reich. All are encouraged to click on the link below and view it.
To Watch The Video - Click Here
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Lord Of Life
Scholarship Fund
Pancake Breakfast
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee would like to thank all who attended the breakfast and generously donated to our Scholarship Fund. In total, $1,912 was contributed.
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee
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God's Work, Our Hands:
Road Clean Up Completed!
As part of God's Work, Our Hands Sunday, there was a road clean up postponed due to rainy weather. On Sunday, October 19th, we were able to reschedule and complete it. Monies received from Tabernacle's Clean Communities Adopt-A-Road fund will be used to support outreach ministries at Lord of Life. Thank you to our crew:
James Cuviello, Carol & Peter Fucci, Marybeth Goldberg, Lu & Ed Hourihan, Judy & Keith Lerner, Patricia O'Toole, Janell & Bill Reich, Alexandra Schuermann, and Jimmy Schuermann.
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Fellow Congregants:
During the month of October, the Call Committee continued its efforts to find a full-time pastor for Lord of Life. We interviewed references, and held discussions on the best way to learn about the candidate in the limited time we would have available at our next
scheduled interview.
However, before the interview took place, the candidate withdrew from the process.
While we would have preferred to continue, we understand and respect that the call process is a time of discovery and discernment, and that decisions such as this, concerning the future of both the pastor and Lord of Life are not made lightly. The candidate indicated that this decision was reached only, “after much prayer and reflection.”
As the Spirit leads the candidate to a fulfilling and satisfying position, we pray for God’s continuing blessings in his/her life.
The Synod knows of the candidates decision, and now we have to wait until Synod supplies the name of another candidate, and then we will once again begin the interview process.
Yours In Christ,
Judy Lerner
Paul Molnar
Sue Dreisbach
Kristy Godfrey
Alan Dennison
Ed Hourihan
Ed Harding, Chair
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Weekly Bible Study
Bible Study is held on Wednesdays, at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. (There will be no ZOOM sessions in November.)
There is no Bible Study on Wednesday, November 26th
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Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times
By Adam Hamilton
There are three more sessions left in our study of Unafraid, ending November 19th. Each week is a different topic and new attendees are invited to drop in and join the discussion. Subjects will include fears of change, missing out, aging, dying, and living without fear.
Drawing on recent research, inspiring real-life examples, and fresh biblical insight, Hamilton uses a mixture of facts and faith to help readers understand and counter fears. He invites us to:
Face our fears with a bias of hope
Examine our fears in light of the facts
Attack our anxieties with action
Release our cares to God
Weekly Discussion Topics:
Session #8 11/5 Chapters 15 & 16 pages 150-169
Session #9 11/12 Chapters 17 & 18 pages 173-207
Session #10 11/19 Chapters 19 & 20 pages 208-236
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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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Fall Children’s Church Schedule
November 2 – Jesus and Zacchaeus: Welcomed (Luke 19: 1 – 10)
November 9 – The Sadducees Question: Questions (Luke 20: 27 – 38)
November 16 – Working Together: Work (2 Thessalonians 3: 6 -13)
November 23 – King on the Cross: Save (Luke 23: 33 – 43)
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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
November Confirmation Class Schedule
Sundays, November 2nd And 16th At 9:30 AM
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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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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, November 6th,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley on Thursday, November 6th and will present a "Praise and Thanksgiving" themed program to the residents.
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. If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Time For Talents
Friday, November 7th
At 10:00 AM
Come join the fun! This is a relaxed group for blessing others with our creativity and enjoying time together. We meet in Fellowship Hall.
In November, two projects will be available. We will continue creating Christmas ornaments for Soldiers’Angels. It was such a good group last month that we decided to continue in November. Plus, there will be Thanksgiving cards to color for Thanksgiving Baskets being sent to Christian Caring Center.
All projects are easy and materials will be provided. All are welcome!
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Book Club
Previews of the books for November and December are below.
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Tuesday, November 11th
At 1:00 PM
Ordinary Grace
by William Kent Krueger
This is a coming-of-age mystery about 13-year-old Frank Drum in 1961 Minnesota, who experiences a summer of multiple deaths, scandals, and human frailties that shatter his innocence and forces him to confront loss, secrets, and the meaning of faith. The novel explores themes of death, grief, the complexities of adult life, and the search for resilience and hope amidst tragedy, all under the guiding concept of "awful grace." a phrase meaning full of awe rather than "terrible," and representing God's grace as a profound, incomprehensible comfort in times of suffering.
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Tuesday, December 9th
At 1:00 PM
The 13th Gift: A True Story Of A Christmas Miracle
By Joanne Huist Smith
This is a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family's history into a time of strength and love.
After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children, especially with the holiday season approaching. But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their "True Friends." As the Smiths came together to solve the mystery of who the gifts were from, they began to thaw out from their grief and come together again as a family. This true story about the power of random acts of kindness will warm the heart, a beautiful reminder of the miracles of Christmas, and the gift of family during the holiday season.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
November 12th,
At 12:00 Noon
Marco's Restaurant
At Indian Spring
Country Club
For our November gathering we will meet at Marco's Restaurant, Indian Spring Country Club, 115 South Elmwood Road, Marlton. Join us for some outstanding cuisine, 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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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Giving Tree Party
Thursday, November 20th
At Noon
This month, the PEP group will make tags for the Giving Tree and then set up the Giving Tree in the church entryway. Additionally, the Ohana Ukuleles will join us for a Thanksgiving and Christmas sing-a-long. Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex if you are joining us and to let us know the side dish or dessert you will bring to share. Please contact Janell if you have any questions.
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, November 21st
At 1:30 PM
Franklin Parker Preserve
Speedwell Entrance
This month's walk is scheduled for the Franklin Parker Preserve, Speedwell entrance on Rt. 563, south of the Chatsworth town center. Come join us for a brief devotion and then a walk on one of the trails. Please contact Janell if you have questions or need a ride.
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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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According to the American Diabetes Association, over 7 million people with diabetes are undiagnosed, and 1 in 3 American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Do you think people you care about may be among them? Help them learn their risk by sharing the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test
To learn more about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, warning signs and symptoms, and diabetes prevention, click on the following link: https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes. You can also check out the Focus On Health Table in the Fellowship Hall to learn more. Thanks to Keith Lerner for providing this month's information.
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The Stepping-Stones to Health Committee encourages you to pick up our free monthly handouts and/or speak to one of our members, including Joan Molnar, Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Heather Cosper, Barbara Ma, or Cynthia Tait. Let us know the health topics that you would like as a focus.
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Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Classes
Together we can improve our health and wellness through movement and exercise. These classes are free and open to all adults, so bring a friend and join us! The next sessions will be held at the church in Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays, November 18th and 25th at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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Music Ministry "Notes"
From Director Rick Krause
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Join The Choir For Advent And Christmas
This is a special invitation to all church members to sing with our choir during the Advent and Christmas seasons You are welcome to sing with us! Please contact Rick Krause if you are interested.
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"Kids Praize" Group Forming
Come And Join Us!
To All Parents Of Our Youth,
If your child is interested in music and would like to be a part of a Children's Church music group known as "Kids Praize," please contact Rick Krause as soon as possible.
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Youth Musicians Invited To:
Lutheran Summer Music 2026
Enrollment is now open for Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) 2026 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN! LSM is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students who come together to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build a supportive and fun community. Musical experiences include large ensembles (band, choir, orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, and electives like handbells, jazz, musical theatre, composition, conducting, church music, and more.
Priority Enrollment Deadline: December , 2025
Standard Enrollment Deadline: March , 2026
Learn more at: LSMacademy.org/program
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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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Grace Place Thanksgiving Celebration
Tuesday, November 25th
Thanksgiving will arrive early at the Grace Place when the children will have a special "Breaks-giving Feast!" This special event is a wonderful way to celebrate the season of gratitude together as a school family. We will be having some breakfast pastries and sharing some quality time with our preschoolers. The children have also been working hard on a few festive songs, and they can’t wait to perform
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School will be closed on the following days this month:
NJEA Teacher's Convention
Thursday, November 6th and Friday, November 7th
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th
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Registration Continues
Open enrollment continues for our 2025 - 2026 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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Lord of Life has several ongoing ministries in which all members are welcome to participate. There is something for everyone! We have groups that enrich our church service experience, we have programs that provide help in a variety of ways to church members and those in the nearby community, and we even have projects that reach across the globe.
The first link following each brief description will give more information, and the second link is to the ministry point of contact.
All special announcements for any Ministry in this listing will be found in articles at the beginning of the newsletter.
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Holy Eucharist Ministry
Any church member who is unable to receive Holy Communion at church can request to receive the Sacrament at home. Call the church office (609-268-0262) or contact Marybeth Goldberg to make arrangements.
To Email Marybeth - Click Here
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New Life Choir
Our practices will be on Wednesdays, November 5th, 12th, and 16th at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 25th at 6:00 PM.
The New Life Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Sunday service during the months of September through June and at special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held on most Wednesday evenings and prior to each service at which the choir sings. If you enjoy singing, you are welcome to join our choir!
To Contact The Choir Director, Rick Krause - Click Here
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Ohana Ukuleles
The practice scheduled for this month is at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 10th. We will be playing a Thanksgiving and Christmas song sing-a-long at the PEP Giving Tree luncheon on Thursday, November 20th at noon.
Come join our Music Ministry ukulele group!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich- Click Here
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Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir
Our handbell choir plays during special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held in the weeks prior to those services. Whether you are a veteran musician or someone who would like to play music, you will certainly enjoy being part of this group.
To Contact The Bell Choir Director, Sue Dreisbach - Click Here
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Quilt Ministry
The next meeting is on Thursday, November 13th, at 10:00 AM.
Our quilters make quilts which are donated to Lutheran World Relief. Both experienced and non-experienced sewers can join us! 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. Due to their needs regarding Thanksgiving, this month, we will meet on Sunday, November 9th following the church service. 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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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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November Meeting Schedule
November 1st, Saturday
Youth & Family Ministry - 6:00 PM
November 4th - Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
Worship And Music Team - 7:00 PM
November 5th, Wednesday
Finance Team - 3:00 PM
November 6th, Friday
Grace Place Board - 1:30 PM
November 10th, Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
November 17th, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
November 18th, Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
Discipleship, Evangelism, & Communications Team - 7:00 PM
November 19th, Wednesday
Care & Nurture Team - 11:00 AM (Following Bible Study)
November 20th, Wednesday
Stepping Stones To Health Ministry - 3:00 PM
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Photos From October Events
At Lord Of Life
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Time For Talents
Friday, October 3rd
Our talented group made Christmas ornaments to benefit the Soldiers’ Angels organization. They provide stockings stuffed with gifts to active military members and veterans. Shown in the photo below are: Penny Miller, Julie Scott, Sara King, Tina Leach, and Nancy DiYenno.
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Blessing Of The Animals
Saturday, October 4th
Church members brought their pets to our special Blessing of the Animals service on October 4th.
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Ohana Ukuleles
Saturday, October 4th
Our Ohana Ukuleles contributed to music at the Saturday evening church service. The group always welcomes new members to join them.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, October 8th
Our group enjoyed some wonderful fellowship and delicious German food as we celebrated Oktoberfest at Sebastian's Schnitzelhaus restaruant.
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, October 9th
Quilters Gloria & Bob Brosious, Carolyn Cuviello, Carol Flood, Tina Leach, and Trish Macri-Dainis were busy working on various stages of making our quilts. Gloria gave some tips on finishing the edges, while the others cut backings and put together quilt kits. Those kits are available for all on the quilting table next to Pastor's office in the Narthex.
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New Members Welcomed!
Sunday, October 19th
During a special part of our Sunday morning church service, Pastor Barry led the congregation in welcoming new members Melissa Rohner and the Tucker family: Kelly, Eric, Addy, and Theo. We thank God for you becoming a part of our church family!
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, October 29th
Thank you volunteers for making 192 sandwiches for those in need served by the Christian Caring Center!
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November Birthdays
Nov. 1: Tom Larson and Anna Yannessa
Nov. 3: Malin Jasinski
Nov. 4: Katelyn Pummer
Nov. 5: Nick Kulina and John Lupnacca
Nov. 7: Beverly Evans and Nadia Strobl
Nov. 9: Sandy O'Neal and Noel Quinn
Nov. 11: Chris Kulina
Nov. 12: Noah Bencivengo, Tina Leach, Dean Morales, Eileen Mullen,
and Tracy Sander
Nov. 13: Graceanna Rogers
Nov. 14: Marge Finley, Paul Rickershauser, and Dick Schaeffer
Nov. 16: Cheryl Dennison and Winnie Grosser
Nov. 17: Athena Beneventano and Lawrence Burke
Nov. 19: Tait Christianson and Jeffrey Grosser
Nov. 20: Cameron Buchler
Nov. 21: Dawn Heinrich and Marie Lamb
Nov. 26: Luke Repsher
Nov. 27: Joe Snodgrass
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November Wedding Anniversaries
Nov. 7: Dawn & Bruce Heinrich, Bonnie & Paul Horner,
and Michele & Frederick Nisula
Nov. 12: Cathy & Jeffrey Shepard
Nov, 14: Marie & David Lamb
Nov. 15: Courtney & Charles Ghegan, Jr.
Nov. 18: Debbie & Mike Chromeck
and Barbara & Jim Wence (Celebrating 58 years!)
Nov. 19: Noel & Bob Quinn (Celebrating 59 years!)
Nov. 20: Cindy & Bill Keenan
Nov. 21: Carly & Andy Wright (Celebrating 5 years!)
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November Baptismal Anniversaries
Nov. 1: Emily Miller
Nov: 2: Dan Rinck and Paul Rogers
Nov. 3: Kirsten Granfors
Nov. 4: Sheri Perkins
Nov. 7: Bonnie Rohner
Nov. 8: Chad Allen, Joshua Allen, Stacy Allen, and Fran Bubeck
Nov. 10: Jamie Wagner
Nov. 11: Bruce Rohner
Nov. 15: Vickie Tower
Nov. 18: Massimo DeCristofaro
Nov. 19: Logan Barnes and Grace Heinold
Nov. 23: William Reich and Eric Rickershauser
Nov. 25: Janell Reich and Brett Thomas
Nov. 27: Josephine Grosser and Max Tomlinson
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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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Clock Change:
We return to Eastern Standard Time tonight, Saturday, November 1st! Set your clocks BACK one hour before bedtime.
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Next LifeLines:
The next monthly issue of LifeLines will be published on:
Monday, December 1st
Please Submit News For This Edition By
Tuesday, November 25th
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