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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
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Issue Of: October 1, 2024 | |
"Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the Lord , who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by myself spread out the earth,"
Isaiah 44:24 (NRSV)
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"Where Everybody Is Somebody...
And Jesus Is Lord!"
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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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Sunday Services On YouTube
Our current and previous Sunday Worship Service videos will be 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:
The Results of Justification
So, there I am, reading Paul’s letter to the Romans, and the Chapter 5 header is: “The Results of Justification.” He has just finished explaining how and why God has acted in Christ to save us and all of creation, and he highlights the results. We are justified by faith. Cool. We have peace with God. Even better. We stand in grace. I love that image! Then Paul tells us the result of these things: “We boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”
The list is long in what we do not boast about. Not our size, or age, or wealth, or standing in the community. Instead we boast in our hope of sharing the glory to God. Yes, we do!
With hope in our hearts we share as we serve those in need locally and far away. In hope we share our faith as we gather to study scripture, and as we support the faith growth of children and Confirmation students. In hope we gather to worship joyfully, and doing so with open and welcoming arms and hearts. And, we hope in God’s glory as we envision the future and respond to God’s call for Lord of Life.
Each of has many opportunities to share the glory of God! Worship in community with God and neighbor. Serve in whatever way you are called and are able. Give of yourself with a glad and thankful heart. Gather in fellowship knowing that you are deeply loved, standing in grace, and justified by faith.
Together, God has called us to be one in Christ - Lord of Life! Have hope! Share the glory!
“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”
Romans 5:1-2
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Blessing Of The
Animals
Saturday And Sunday, October 5th And 6th
During both of our church services this coming weekend, Blessing of the Animals will take place. The Ohana Ukuleles will play during the Saturday evening service.
If you wish to have your pets blessed, bring a photo of them and place it on the table set up to display them in the Narthex. Along with the pet's photo, also provide your name and the name of your pet.
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New Member Interest Gathering
Sunday, October 6th
Following The Church Service
Are you thinking about becoming a member of Lord of Life? Would you like to learn more about Lord of Life? Come to this gathering to hear about our church and its teachings, the community programs in which we are involved, and our church family. You will also be able to have any questions you might have about church, its beliefs, and its programs. All are welcome!
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Reformation Weekend
Saturday And Sunday
October 26th And 27th
More than 500 years ago, the Protestant Reformation brought the church’s focus back to God’s free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses - the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” - to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg, Germany. This event ignited the Protestant Reformation, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on October 31st. Special church services occur on a weekend close to that date, and, this year, it is October 26th and 27th.
The Reformation was, first and foremost, all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was then, and it still is now. The task of reformation never ends. Every person, in every generation, needs to hear the Good News spoken by our Saviour.
Come and celebrate with us at our church services on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th. If you have something red to wear, please do so, as this is the liturgical color for this weekend.
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Weekly Bible Study
Wednesdays, At 10:00 AM
In Fellowship Hall
And
Thursdays, At 7:00 PM
On ZOOM
Below are the dates and topics for Bible Study during the months of October, November, and December. Bible Study meets weekly with sessions on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall and on Thursdays at 7:00 PM using ZOOM. Pastor Barry will lead the study.
If you are attending by ZOOM, the sign-in information for all Thursday sessions from now until Christmas is below:
To Join The ZOOM Meeting - Click Here
Meeting ID: 840 5781 0116
Passcode: 159467
Dial by your location
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
Bible Study Topics
October 2nd And 3rd – The Gospels Overview
October 9th Through November 21st - By Heart:
Conversations with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. A richly illustrated, in-depth exploration of the Small Catechism
December 4th Through 19th – Advent Study (Details for these sessions
will be announced as time approaches.)
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FALL 2024 Cleanup Day Scheduled!
Saturday, October 19th, At 8:30 AM
Volunteers Needed!
A Message From Craig Baechler And Keith Lerner,
Property Care Ministry
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Fall Cleanup Day will be held on
Saturday October 19, 2024 beginning at 8:30 AM (No rain date). We are asking for all volunteers to meet in the church parking lot by 8:30 AM on
the scheduled date. 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.
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.
Plan To Help? Let Craig or Keith Know:
If you plan to help with our cleanup, please contact Keith or Craig to
let them know you will be helping. Links to their emails are below.
To Email Keith - Click Here
To Email Craig - Click Here
We appreciate your help and thank you in advance for any time you can spare to volunteer for this project!
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Air Conditioning Campaign:
Halfway Point Reached!
The total amount of contributions to our Air Conditioning System Campaign has exceeded the halfway point. As of mid September, $25,141 has been received.
We are most grateful for all the contributions, and we thank everyone who has donated! Please click on the link below to view a video "Thank You!"
To View The Video - Click Here
Our ultimate goal is to receive a total of $50,000 by July 31, 2025. Any money received beyond our goal will be used to replace other air conditioning units that the church owns.
Your donations of any size to this air conditioning campaign, which are above and beyond what you pledged to the church in 2024, will be literally felt by everyone that enters our building.
Your donations, labeled "Air Conditioning Fund", may be placed into the offering plates. The electronic giving service Tithe.ly (https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/956196) has been recently updated for this new fund. Of course, you may mail your
donations to the church, too.
Thank you for considering this emergent need. Your contributions, whether it be once, weekly, or monthly, to this campaign will help every member of our church to worship the God that loves us.
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A "Note" From Rick Krause:
Cartoon Christmas Trio Coming To Lord Of Life
Saturday, December 7th,
At 5:00 PM
Dear Lord of Life Families,
I know it's only October, but the Christmas season will soon be here. With that in mind, Lord of Life will be hosting the Cartoon Christmas Trio for a free concert at the church on Saturday, December 7th at 5:00 PM.
The Cartoon Christmas Trio will perform every song from the “A Charlie Brown Christmas” recording, using the exact instrumentation that Guaraldi originally composed. In addition to the Peanuts music, the trio will play songs from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas", "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", and "The Little Drummer Boy", just to name a few.
We are looking to form a children's choir to sing 3 Christmas songs with the trio at the concert. They are:
Christmas Time is Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzetPqepXA
Hark the Herald Angels Sing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KCb3IG60pU
My Little Drum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO2kSduwY34
There will be several scheduled practices (1/2 hour long) starting in a few weeks. They will be on Sunday morning after church, but other days and times can be scheduled to accommodate everyone who wants to participate.
Would you be interested in singing the three songs at the concert? Please let me know ASAP. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. You can see me at church, send me an e-mail, or text/call me at your convenience.
If you would like to find out more about the Cartoon Christmas Trio, please visit their website at https://cartoonchristmastrio.com/home.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, and I hope to hear back from you in the very near future.
Blessings!
Rick Krause
3rick@lordlife.us
(856) 287-5328
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Popcorn, Praise, And Parades
Children's Church
Sunday, October 27th
9:30 AM
There will be a special edition of Children's Church on Sunday, October 27th. We will have our usual beginning at the church service, but special activities after that will include making caramel popcorn and a Halloween parade following the church service. There will be special praises at the service and after, too! Breanne will be providing all with information and details about this day as time approaches.
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You're Invited!
How You Can Help!
As a congregation member, did you know that you are the best force for bringing new members into our church community? We have come up with an invitation program in which you can be a part.
We have "Invitation Cards" available (See the photo above which includes our knitted "octopus," and the two below of the text on the cards.) that you are encouraged to pick up and give to friends and neighbors with children who do not have a church home or are seeking a different one. All you need to do is to hand the invitation to them and tell them about our church and youth programs. This kind of outreach by you will certainly make a difference to bring them into our church family.
(Breanne has the invitations. See her to pick up as many as you like.)
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Children's Church
Ages 3 Years To 5th Grade
Are Welcome To Attend!
At 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. The first is "Cooking With Jesus." 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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Confirmation Classes
Sundays, October 6th And 20th,
At 9:30 AM
Confirmation instruction will be held in Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30 AM. 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 with Erin Gordon assisting. A link to Tom's email is provided below.
Parents, if you have not as yet enrolled your child in the Confirmation Class, please let Tom or Breanne know immediately. 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
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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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Can You Help With Singing During The Children's Message?
If any adults would like to help lead our children during the Children's Message on Sunday mornings, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every week, but any help would be appreciated.
To Email Janell - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Nursery Volunteers
Sign Up
On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 9:30 AM Sunday church service. We need to have 2 persons for each date. Orientation training will be provided prior to your first assigned date. If you are able to help, sign up by contacting Breanne.
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a 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, October 3rd,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley this coming Thursday. On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. For this October, we will present a St. Francis Day program.
If you would like to participate by either singing, playing an instrument, doing a scripture reading, handing out song sheets, or just being there to greet the residents, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every month. Please consider joining us to bring joy to Wiley!
Let Janell know if you are planning to be with us. We may be restricted as to the numbers of visitors that are permitted. Also, the use of masks will depend on their status. They may or may not be needed.
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Book Club
Tuesday, October 8th,
At 1:00 PM
Man's Search For Meaning
By Viktor E. Frankl
Book Club for October will discuss Man's Search For Meaning. Based on his experiences while working with patients in labor camps, psychiatrist Viktor Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose.
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Book Club November And December Preview
Here are the upcoming books!
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November 12:
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
By Richard Rohr
The author seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up."
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December 10th:
In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash
And
Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters
Both By Jean Shepherd
We will read either of the books written by Jean Shepherd that inspired A Christmas Story. In the first book, Shepherd talks about his wildly witty reunion with his Indiana hometown and disproves the adage, "You can never go back." This is a wonderfully nostalgic memoir of a more innocent era when life was good, fun was clean, and station wagons roamed the earth. In the second book, Shepherd’s memoir is a universal (and achingly funny) remembrance of the rites of growing up, including the gut-wrenching playground antics of one Delbert Bumpus.
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Time For Talents
Friday, October 11th,
At 10:00 AM
We will have several projects available. All supplies will be provided. Here’s what is planned:
1. Needle work - knitters, crocheters and sewers are welcome to bring their own project or come and learn a new one. We have a number of service projects.
2. Rock painting - THIS IS EASY! There will be rocks outlined with pictures appropriate for all church seasons. All you need to do is color them in. We really need new ones for the garden at the front door.
3. Watercolor using tutorials by Kristin Van Leuven. THIS IS EASY! She has simple techniques that are quite lovely. You can make a card or small picture. The holidays are coming! Friends are always welcome!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
October 16th,
At Noon
Sebastian's Schnitzel Haus Restaurant
43 Dix Street, Wrightstown
In Oktober, we'll celebrate Oktoberfest at Sebastian's. Kommen Sie und genießen Sie gutes Essen und Geselligkeit!
We share good food and enjoy spending a relaxed, supportive time together. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends!
A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 11:15 AM for all who would like to travel together.
A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. For questions, contact Janell.
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People Enjoying People
PEP
Tailgate Party
Thursday, October 24th, At Noon
Join us as we celebrate everthing football! There will be food, fellowship...and other surprises. Please sign up on sheet provided in the Narthex or let Janell know if you are attending. Don't forget to wear your favorite team jersey!
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Devotional And Walk
Tuesday, October 29th
At 1:0 PM
Willingboro Lakes County Park
60 Beverly Rancocas Road, Willingboro
Our Devotional and Walk returns in October with us exploring Willingboro Lakes County Park. Let Janell know if you would like to carpool.
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Lap Robe
Blanket Ministry
1 Kit Available
One of the six kits is still available. THANK YOU to those who have taken kits and returned the finished lap robe blankets, and to Barbara Urban for knitting the squares! Your completed lap robe blankets will be brought to the Wiley Care Center. The residents, who receive them, truly appreciate the warmth during air conditioner season and the chilly winter months. The cheery patterns brighten their day.
Kits contain 16 squares for you to create a pattern of your own design. On the “blanket table” beside Pastor’s office, there are hooks, needles and yarn available. Please crochet or sew squares together in 4 rows with 4 squares in each row. There are instructions on the table.
Completed blankets may be placed back on the table. If you have any question or need instructions, 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.
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Messages From Sandy O'Neal,
Women's Ministry Coordinator
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BUNCO
Saturday, October 26th,
At 11:00 AM
Fellowship Hall
HALLOWEEN THEME!
All are welcome. Bring your significant other or friend!
A sign-up sheet is on the Narthex bulletin board. Please sign up to help us with planning for the event. Cost is $5.00 at the door. Bring a dish to share. Please sign up
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Upcoming Events
One gathering is planned for November and another in December! Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex as time approaches. A preview of each is below. More details will be available by email and LifeLines articles. Mark your calendars NOW!
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Women’s Dinner At
Ginger’s In Medford
Wednesday, November 6th,
At 6:00 PM
Join us for dinner together as we enjoy fellowship, friendship, and some good eats!
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Women’s Ministry
Christmas Party
Friday, December 6th,
At 6:00 PM
Ornament exchange under $10.
Bring a dish to share.
Holiday games.
Fun to open the holiday season!
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Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see this ministry do and possible events or get togethers, please email me, Sandy O'Neal. A link to my email is below.
To Email Sandy - Click Here
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Women's Ministry Email List
We are updating our email list to ensure all women at Lord of Life receive announcements and invitations for Women's Ministry events. Please email me to have your name added to our notifications mailing list. A link to my email is below.
To Email Sandy - Click Here
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Fire Department Visit
Friday, October 11th
The Tabernacle Fire Company No. 1 will be at the Grace Place to help teach the children about fire safety and, of course, have the children explore their fire trucks. We all look forward to having this event return to our preschool again this school year.
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Trunk Or Treat
Tuesday, October 29th
The Grace Place, with the help of Lord of Life members, will hold their Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. The children will be in costume for this fun event.
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Three Year Old Enrollment
Remains Open
Several spots are available in our three year old class. If you wish to have your three year old child attend Grace Place in 2024-2025, please contact the Director, Amy Wilmot. The phone number to call is 609-268-2756 and a link to her email is below.
To Email The Director - Click Here
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Grace Place
Bookkeeper Postion
Still Available
Grace Place is seeking to have a bookkeeper for this school year. This is a volunteer position that someone from the congregation can fill. It is helpful for this church member to have a background in accounting and managing budgets, but it is not a requirement.
Here is the job description for Grace Place Bookkeeper:
The Bookkeeper is responsible for keeping the financial records of the preschool program in order. They will look at income and expenses of the program and compare them to projected budgets. He or she is also responsible for approving checks needed for the program. They will need to attend one Grace Place Board meeting a month.
If you wish to be considered for this volunteer position, please contact Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot.
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Seeking Potential
Church Council
Members
As we begin the Fall season, it is time to start thinking about electing a new set of church council members. The election will take place at our 2025 Annual Meeting which is normally held in January. Council members need to take their calling to serve seriously. They have a duty to:
- leave personal agendas behind, make decisions in the best interest of the church based upon core values
- read and process material provided for a meeting ahead of time
- attend monthly meetings
- prepare ahead of the meeting to resolve issues in order to allow the meeting to run smoothly
- make the organization, our church, their number one philanthropic priority during their term of service
- listen to the viewpoints of others
- guard the mission of the church and not allow for “mission creep,” that is, engaging in activities that do not align with the core values of the church
- become articulate in being able to describe the purpose and impact of our church
- assure that the mission and ministries of the church are funded appropriately
- be involved in at least one ministry of the church with other volunteers
If you feel a calling to participate on the church council of YOUR CHURCH as outlined above, contact the Nominating Committee Chairman, Ed Hourihan. A link to his email is below.
To Email Ed - Click Here
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Lord of Life has several ongoing ministries in which all members are welcome to participate. There is something for everyone! We have groups that enrich our church service experience, we have programs that provide help in a variety of ways to church members and those in the nearby community, and we even have projects that reach across the globe.
The first link following each brief description will give more information, and the second link is to the ministry point of contact.
All special announcements for any Ministry in this listing will be found in articles at the beginning of the newsletter.
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Helping Hands Sandwiches
Each month, the Ministry makes sandwiches for the Christrian Caring Center. It normally meets on the last Wednesday of the month. The next session is on Wednesday, October 23rd 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. 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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Making Strides: Walk
For The Cure
Sunday, October 13th,
Walk Begins At 10:00 AM
Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk
The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides 5K Walk of Ocean City, NJ will be held Sunday, October 13th, on the boardwalk. The event is from 8:30 AM until noon, with the walk beginning at 10:00 AM.
Making Strides is a movement to give everyone access to the opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive breast cancer. This is Ocean City’s 17th year and they are ready to welcome back 4,500 walkers, 150 survivors, and 15 sponsors who collectively raised $533,258 last year!
A map and event details for October 13th are available in the narthex and in the link below. We would love for you to consider walking with us. We will carry our “Flag of Hope” which honors breast cancer warriors and remembers those in heaven. Please let Lu Hourihan know if you’d like any names added or if you want to walk with us. Her email link is below.
Lord of Life’s team sold Krispy Kreme coffee and donuts which were delivered on 9/29. Thanks to all of you who supported the fundraiser and also to those who are not donut people but donated to the team! It’s not too late to make a donation of any amount to help in this fight. Here’s a link below to make a secure online donation (any amount!) to support the team. Click “DONATE” at the top of webpage, then search for team "Lord of Life LC."
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=108812&pg=informational&sid=210546&name=event-details
Thank you everyone!
To Email Lu - Click Here
(For cancer information, answers, and hope which is available every minute of every day, call 800-227-2345.)
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Thanksgiving Baskets For The Christian Caring Center
Collection From Saturday, October 26th
Through Sunday, November 17th
The annual collection of food items for Thanksgiving Baskets will begin on Saturday, October 26th. Your donations will be delivered to families who are supported by the Christian Caring Center.
Besides the food items listed below, ACME gift cards may be donated for us to purchase turkeys. Please provide the gift cards between the dates above (October 26th and November 17th).
All donated food and give cards should be placed in the boxes provided in the church main door entryway.
Here Are The Food Items Needed:
(Cans with pop-tops please!)
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Instant Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Vegetables
Stuffing
Juice
Desserts
Cereal
Healthy Snacks
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Fall Women's Retreat
Friday, October 18th - Sunday, October 20th
Discover the "divine within" at the Fall Women's Retreat, October 18th-20th at Cross Roads! Immerse yourself in "The Feminine Face of God: Celebrating the Sacred Within," a transformative weekend designed for women seeking spiritual growth, deep connection, and inner peace. Through inspiring sessions, meaningful discussions, and reflective practices, you'll explore the sacred feminine and celebrate the divine presence in your life. Join Cross Roads for a retreat that promises renewal, empowerment, and community.
To learn more, click on the link to the Cross Roads website: www.crossroadsretreat.com/womens-retreat/
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Help For The
Christian Caring Center
If you have items listed below that you no longer want, consider donating them to the Christian Caring Center for their new fundraiser, the Radiance For A Reason Sale. During the month of October, you can bring your items to Lord of Life and place them in the collection box in the Narthex. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Concert To Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
Saturday, October 26th, At 1:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church Moorestown
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The Lutheran Church
In Puerto Rico
This is an article that was published in Living Lutheran Weekly about the history of the Lutheran Church in Puerto Rico. ELCA Pastor and author, Jose David Rodriguez, provides some fascinating history and insight in this interview with the reporter. Click on the link to read the article.
To Read The Article - Click Here
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New Jersey
Senior Citizens
Tax Relief
The Senior Freeze Program is a New Jersey tax relief program for which certain senior citizens can participate. The deadline for filing for the current eligible year, 2023, is October 31, 2024. Below is the link to the New Jersey official website:
https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml
Check the website for details. Links also appear in the text below.
The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year.
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Continuing Your Contributions: | |
Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Offerings are being collected at all church services. If you are still not attending services at our church building, your contribution can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088). Both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place for all to use.
Something new has been added to make it easier for you to contribute to Lord of Life using your cell phone! Simply scan the QR code below with your cell phone, and you will be able to make a donation using Tithe.ly.
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(More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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Tithe.ly Options
Using Tithe.ly on your cell phone has a new added feature. You are now able to pick a particular fund for your contribution to Lord of Life. The photo below shows the catagories of giving. We will update what appears on the list if a new catagory comes about or if one ends.
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October Meeting Schedule
October 1st, Monday
Staff - 9:30 AM
Care & Nurture Team – 1:00 PM
Worship & Music Team – 7:00 PM
Stewardship Team – 7:00 PM
Every Wednesday
New Life Church Choir - 7:00 PM
October 14th, Monday
Church Council – 7:00 PM
October 15th, Tuesday
Staff - 9:30 AM
Discipleship, Evangelism & Communications Team – 7:00 PM
October 17th, Thursday
Grace Place Board – 7:00 PM
October 21st, Monday
Mutual Ministry – 7:00 PM (If necessary)
October 24th, Thursday
Stepping-Stones To Health Team – 3:30 PM
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Photos From August 31st And September Events
At Lord Of Life
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Baptism
Saturday, August 31st
Ella Rose Dennison, daughter of Allison and Alan Dennison and the granddaughter of Cheryl and Alan Dennison, was baptized during the evening church service. We welcome Ella as a child of God and ask God to bless and be with her always.
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Time For Talents
Friday, September 6th
It was a day that the group was "left in stitches!" There was knitting, crocheting, and sewing being done. Photos show Nancy Lakeman, Sara King, and Nancy Cottingham crocheting blanket squares while Gloria and Bob Brosious teach Trish Macri-Dainis the key elements of using a sewing machine.
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God's Work Our Hands Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th
A number of activities occured over the course of the weekend. 88 quilts, which were sewn by our Quilting Ministry members, were blessed during the Saturday evening church service. The quilts will be distributed to all parts of the world by Lutheran World Relief. Also, a Mission Trip presentation was given by Ed Hourihan.
Later that night, it was showtime, with the presentation of The Garfield Movie. The Sanctuary was transformed into a movie theater, complete with a large, inflatable screen, and popcorn for all. Thanks to all who volunteered to make this event possible!
On Sunday morning, all the quilts were displayed on the pews and, again, were blessed by Pastor. Students brought their backpacks to the service, and they received a blessing as well. The Mission Trip presentation was given as it was at the Saturday evening service. Our choir returned to sing a special God's Work, Our Hands anthem, and, toward the end of the service, the congregation joined with Pastor in an Affirmation of Christian Vocation.
Following the service, the quilts were boxed for shippment, and 16 church members participated in cleaning two township roads. Money received for the road clean up will be donated to the Christian Caring Center, Bridge of Peace, and our Scholorship Fund.
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Church Picnic
Sunday, September 15th
Food, fun, and fellowship were the key words on this day. Our annual Church Picnic was held on the church grounds following the morning service. Prior to the serving line being opened, a chili cook-off contest was held with Barbara Ma being awarded the grand prize by judges Peter Fucci, Paul Safier, and Chuck Bubeck. The food was delicious! Thanks to all who provided chili, salads, and desserts. Also thanks to Judy and Keith Lerner for organizing the event.
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Quilt Delivery
Wednesday, September 18th
Boxes containing our completed 84 quilts were transported to the Lutheran World Relief collection center at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland. From there, they will be taken to Maryland for shipping to many different destinations around the world. Thanks to Gloria Brosious for leading our quilting ministry and to all of our quilters who sewed the quilts.
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Gloria and Bob Brosious pose with the delivered boxes of quilts at Redeemer Lutheran Church. | |
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Bible Study
Wednesday, September 18th
After a study centering on the Gospel of Luke, the group celebrated Pastor Barry's birthday with a Boston cream cake, candles, and, of course, singing Happy Birthday!
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Confirmation Bibles
Sunday, September 22nd
Every Confiration student was presented a Bible during a special part of our Sunday morning worship service. We pray that the Bibles will help the students grow spiritually through their journey of faith during Confirmation classes and in the many years after.
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, September 25th
Smiling faces all around from Helping Hands volunteers Trish Macri, Harry and Kirsten Granfors, Sara King, Nancy DeAngelis, Barbara Ma, Bettie Lohman, Paul Horner, Cynthia Tait, Carol Fucci, and Tina Leach who made 192 sandwiches to feed the food insecure families through the Christian Caring Center. Thanks also to Lu and Ed Hourihan, Dave Curl, and Sue and Bill Dreisbach for purchasing supplies from donations and for delivering the sandwiches.
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October Birthdays
Oct. 2: Vivian Hollenbeck and Karl Russ
Oct. 4: Judy Bencivengo, Grant Christianson, and Anja Strobl
Oct. 6: Armando Dennis, Carl Mattson, Wallace Pickard,
and Robbie Sunbury
Oct. 7: Tracy DeCristofaro and Bill Dreisbach
Oct. 8: Michele Ingrao
Oct. 9: William Reich
Oct. 11: William Rudderow, Jr.
Oct. 12: Robert Barnes and Robin Mocci
Oct. 13: Joan Roberts
Oct. 14: Tammy Miller and Jennifer Strobl
Oct. 16: Emily Grosser
Oct. 17: Rita Bergerson, Andrew Cosper, and Edmund Vernier
Oct. 18: Mary Roppoli
Oct. 19: Leo Michaleski
Oct. 20: Luke Godfrey, Lucia Hourihan, Quinlyn Moll, and Allison Safier
Oct. 22: Charlotte Ghegan
Oct. 23: Norman Bissinger and Katarina Humphreys
Oct. 24: Nancy DiYenno, Michael Safier, and Ryan Safier
Oct. 27: Sheri Perkins
Oct. 28: Bob Quinn
Oct. 29: Matthew Michaleski and Mason Morales
Oct. 31: Callan Schmauder
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October Wedding Anniversaries
Oct. 8: Tina & William Leach
Oct. 10: AnneMarie & Javier Morales
Oct. 11: Kim & Carl Mattson
Oct. 12: Melissa & Tom Bettner
Oct. 14: Nancy & Libero DeAngelis, Trish Macri-Dainis & John Dainis,
and Jamie Wagner & Jeff Wills
Oct. 21: Joan & Paul Molnar (Celebrating 35 years!)
and Renee & Joseph Thomas
Oct. 24: Heather & Ting Cosper
Oct. 26: Tracy & Todd Sander
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October Baptismal Anniversaries
October: Anne Marie Morales
Oct. 2: Gianna DeAngelis and Benjamin Michaleski
Oct. 5: Carolyn Cuviello
Oct. 7: Grace Michaleski
Oct. 8: Jake Miller
Oct. 9: Meghan Safier
Oct. 10: Dave Curl
Oct. 13: Rocco DeAngelis and Keith Lerner
Oct. 14: Priscilla Faucett
Oct. 15: Dante DeCristofaro
Oct. 17: Tina Leach
Oct. 18: Alexander Tomlinson
Oct. 20: Jaklyn Kronenberger, Carly Wright, and Johanna Strobl
Oct. 21: Tyler Heinrich and Zachary Tomlinson
Oct. 22: Madison Pummer
Oct. 23: Anthony Mocci
Oct. 25: Ed Hourihan and Craig Schmauder
Oct. 27: Rita Bergerson
Oct. 28: Christopher Willitts and Madison Willitts
Oct. 30: Michael Godfrey
Oct. 31: Doug Heinold and Lucia Hourihan
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All Are Welcome At Lord Of Life!
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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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This month's ending song is a tribute to the Rev. David Mangiante, who passed away on September 6th at the age of 94. He served as a supply pastor at a number of services at Lord of Life , and many congregation members did know him well. Pastor Emeritus David Jones served with him at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hainesport. The Editor got to know him while he served as Interim Pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Moorestown. We bonded as both being graduates of Rutgers College. Most don't know that when at Rutgers, pastor was a member of the lightweight crew team. It was a blessing to have had Pastor Mangiante touch my life. Rest in God's Peace faithful servant.
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