Phone: (609) 268-0262
Hours:
Tuesday Through Friday
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pastor Wendolyn Trozzo
Phone: (609) 268-0262
Ed Hourihan
Council President
lol_prez@lordlife.us
Debbie Chromeck
Church Secretary
Extension 301
Janell Reich
Adult Ministry
Extension 305
Breanne Tomlinson
Children, Youth &
Family Ministry
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Junior & Senior
High Ministry
Extension 302
Building And Grounds
Council Representative
Deborah DeMarco
Grace Place
Extension 306
(609) 268-2756
Carolyn & James Cuviello
LifeLines Editors
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MISSED A LIFELINES?
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From The Pastor's Desk...
Greetings in the name of our Lord!
Our Lenten journey continues - soon to include cars! We will be returning to parking lot worship on Sunday, March 21 - the week after daylight savings (so there's no clock confusion). However, the very next week is Palm Sunday (3/28), and then Easter - so very much is on its way! Ideas for how to celebrate Holy Week/Easter and when to begin gathering in the sanctuary are being  discussed. We want to open the sanctuary as soon as possible, while being sure to not exclude people who would like to be vaccinated before gathering, and of course keeping an eye on transmission rates. Virtual worship options will continue so that all are welcomed into our worship.
While we await announcements for Holy Week and future gatherings, we continue to share in ministry. In the short run, I have two announcements/requests/invitations:
A.) We've had a very faithful stewardship team for many years. I would like for us to build on what they've accomplished by adding several members who would help us with a spring "time and talents" series of invitations. Would YOU be willing to join in discussions on how to invite people into active ministry at Lord of Life, especially as we "re-open"? There are many ministries that need volunteers of all kinds, but the core to getting volunteers is to have a stewardship team helping people match their gifts, interests, and activity levels to the dreams and ministries of our congregation. I am imagining 2 X 2-hour retreat-style sessions in April, and monthly follow up meetings through the summer. Meetings will likely be in-person with Zoom options, and will bless your own inspiration and spiritual growth.
B.) Our first major in-person spring event will be our Egg Hunt to kick off Holy Week. The biggest thing you can do is invite kids 5th grade and younger - weekly e-blasts will have invitations attached that you can forward electronically or print and share. If you would like to donate eggs, activities, or your time (March 28 from 2-4pm), please contact Breanne. However, the main thing we need is you inviting folks to come and celebrate - volunteers serve best when we have folks there to care for!
I can't wait for our journeys to involve cars coming to our campus on a regular basis. Until then, continue to join our virtual options on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
Pastor Wendolyn has been  vaccinated and can make home visits! Please find your way into her schedule book either by calling or texting her at 609-286-4533 or emailing her. Daytime, evenings, and weekends are all available, as are phone conversations or set ZOOM times. There doesn't have to be a special reason to be visited by your pastor - it is simply a blessing to be together!
Pastor's Contact Information:
-Cell phone: 609-286-4533 - available 24/7 though I do not answer while driving or visiting.
-Instagram: Wendofish - younger folks rely on this app, so please encourage them to connect with me here!
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Join Us For Our Sunday
Virtual Church Services!
Our current pre-recorded Sunday Worship Service video will be available on the Lord Of Life YouTube website beginning at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning. That service video and previous ones will remain on our YouTube website for viewing at any time.
A direct link for viewing the service will be posted on the church's Facebook page.
Links are below to both the Lord Of Life YouTube website and Facebook page.
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Parking Lot Services To
Begin Again!
Sunday March 21st - 10:00 AM
On Sunday, March 21st at 10:00 AM, we will begin holding worship services with Holy Communion in the church parking lot. We will use the format similar to what was done this past Fall.
BFF will be held at the church concurrently with the service at 10:00 AM. There will also be a Confirmation Learning Session at the church on March 21st at 10:00 AM.
We all look forward to being able to worship together on our church grounds!
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Tuesday, March 9th
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
And
Tuesday, March 23rd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pastor will administer Communion to individuals and families at the church. You will be able to receive the sacrament outside or inside the building. All are welcome!
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Lent At Lord Of Life
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Midweek Lenten Video Devotions
Every Wednesday during Lent, a weekly devotional will be posted on our YouTube Channel at 6:00 AM. It will be available at any time throughout the day. Direct links to the remaining devotionals are below. They will be active on the given date at 6:00 AM.
Church members will also receive an email with the links prior to the next devotional.
For general access to our YouTube website a link is provided below.
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Lenten Devotional Booklet
And
Burlap Crosses
You can still pick up our devotional booklet, "The Road Back to God", and burlap crosses from the plastic container which is located on the front steps of the church.
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Youth Lent-stagram Project
You Can Still Be A Sponsor
Our youth have been engaged in the Lent-stagram project, and there are still opportunities for you to become one of their sponsors. To sign up, please email
Breanne Tomlinson (breanne@lordlife.us) with either the number of day(s) you want to sponsor or any special date(s) you would like to sponsor between now and March 31st. After your date, you will be notified of that day's number of posts, with sponsored monies to be shared at Church OR prayers completed by the end of April.
More detailed information can be found in the previous issue of LifeLines, February 19th. A link to that issue is below.
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Tuesdays At 7:00 PM Via ZOOM
The next session will be held on Tuesday night, March 9th at 7:00 PM. The study will center around the Celebrate with focus on the word "covenant". The ZOOM link is provided below and can be used for this and future sessions. All are welcome to join in!
If you have any questions, contact Janell Reich by email. A link is provided below.
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Easter Egg Hunt And Crafts
Palm Sunday, March 28th, 3:00 PM
Hop On Over! An "Egg"cellent time awaits at...
LOL's Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Drop. Stop by on Sunday, March 28th at 3:00 PM for crafts, an egg hunt, and socially distanced family fun! Bring a friend with you!
Volunteers Needed For March 28th
We are looking for egg hunt "Egg"sperts to help with this event. Adult volunteers are needed to help with the crafts and directing egg hunt participants. Also, we thought it would be fun, if you are volunteering, to wear your favorite Easter Bonnet, purchased or homemade, and then we can let the kids vote on the "coolest" Easter Bonnet.
If you are able to assist, please let Breanne or Betty Mastrillo know as soon as possible, but not later than Sunday, March 21st. We need to know in advance so that we can provide you with a form that needs to be completed before the event. Anyone working with children must complete the form in advance.
Use the links below to email Breanne or Betty.
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Can you find your way out?
Solve the puzzle and find out!
Youth Easter Escape Room Challenge
Sunday, March 28th
From 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us at the church for our Easter Escape Room Challenge! Spaces will be limited, so gather a small group, and then sign up by emailing Breanne. A link to her email is below.
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Confirmation Learning Session
Sunday, March 21st At 10:00 AM
There will be a Confirmation Learning Session on Sunday, March 21st at 10:00 AM. It will take place at the church.
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Bible, Faith, And Fellowship (BFF)
BFF will continue online via Google Classroom. Sessions will be on the first two Sundays in March. Starting Sunday, March 21st at 10:00 AM, we will meet at the church for that session and for ones that follow.
Our Lenten lessons, "24 Hours that Changed the World," continue and will run through Palm Sunday.
If you need the ZOOM code to access the Google Classroom events on Sundays, March 7th and 14th, please email Breanne. A link to her email is at the end of this article.
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@LOLyouth4
Youth! Check out our Youth Instagram page, @LOLyouth4, during Lent for our daily Lent-stagram postings. It's going to be a great way to be connected and work through Lent.
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Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for Youth Group and BFF. If you are willing to serve in either of these important ministries, please contact Breanne Tomlinson by email.
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If you have any questions or are able to volunteer, please email Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
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Grace Place News
From Director Deborah DeMarco
March At The Grace Place
The month of March is going to be a busy one at the Grace Place. We will celebrate Read Across America, Dr. Seuss's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, welcome in the season of Spring, and host a party for the 100th Day of School.
Our themes for March are: Land and Sea Animals, Rainbows, Prisms, The Life Cycle of a Butterfly, and Magnets. Our Community Helpers are: Zookeepers and Veterinarians.
The students will learn new letters, shapes, colors and numbers. All of the classes will conduct science experiments, attend Chapel with Pastor Wen, continue with name writing and phonics (Fundations), participate in math activities using measurements, sing zoo songs, and dance to Irish music. On March 30th, the children will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. We also have lots of craft projects and free play planned too!
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Grace Place, 2021-2022
We are accepting registrations for our 2021-2022 program which begins in September. Spaces are fulling up fast!
To enroll your child or to get more information, please contact the Director, Deborah DeMarco. A link to her email is below.
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A March 5th Update From Janell Reich
ZOOM Program For Our Friends At Cambridge Senior Living,
Monday, March 8th, 2:00-3:00 PM:
The residents of Cambridge are excitedly waiting for the next scheduled event on Monday, March 8th from 2:00-3:00 PM via ZOOM. If you would like to participate and bring joy to others, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach by email. Links to their emails are at the end of the article.
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Parking Lot Hymn Sing,
Wednesday, March 10th, 1:00 PM
On Wednesday, March 10th at 1:00 PM, Sue Dreisbach will lead us in another Parking Lot Hymn Sing! Our program is titled "A Walk With Jesus". Since we are approaching St. Patrick's day, there may be an Irish tune to sing as well!
Book Club,
Tuesday, March 16th, 1:00 PM:
The Book Club will be reading and discussing Alan Alda's, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face? My Adventures In The Art And Science Of Relating And Communicating." We will meet via ZOOM on Tuesday, March 16th at 1:00 PM. There are 5 copies in the library (3 in large print) and one book on CD.
If you are interested in being a part of the group, please contact Janell so that she can provide you the ZOOM code for the session. A link to her email is below.
Diversity Discussion Group,
Thursday, March 25th, 1:00 PM:
We had a wonderful discussion of "Love Is The Way" this week. Some of us would like to continue exploring the topic of diversity and meet once a month. I am proposing a "Diversity Discussion" group, and that we have our first meeting on Thursday, March 25th at 1:00 PM via ZOOM. If the weather permits, it could be in the church parking lot. (It has to be above 50 degrees, sunny, and not windy!) Please let me know if you are interested, and then we will plan the meeting topic.
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On The Horizon:
Other Events Coming Soon!
We are hoping for warmer weather to allow more parking lot activities. If the temperature is above 50 degrees, we may try a Reverse Scavenger Hunt and other things that can be done outdoors. Keep watch for more details!
If you have questions about Adult Ministry, email Janell Reich. A link is provided below.
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Join The Lord Of Life:
Meals For Members Ministry
Occasionally, a church member or family has a temporary need for which Lord Of Life has given them support by providing dinner meals. It might be an illness, recovering from surgery, a house fire, or readjusting a lifestyle due to a death of a family member.
We currently have a few individuals who are a part of the group, but we can use additional support. The more members that can be involved, the fewer meals will be needed to be prepared by one individual or household. Normally, the meal is prepared and delivered to either the home of whom we are supporting or the church on the day it will be eaten.
Please consider joining us in this ministry! If you want to be included, contact the church office by phone (609-268-0262) or email ( lordlife@lordlife.us).
Thank you everyone for your anticipated support!
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Knitted Baby Hats Needed!
In the past, Lord Of Life has presented knitted baby caps to newborns. Pastor Wendolyn is hoping to reestablish this practice and is asking for members to, again, knit the hats. The hats will help celebrate the child's birth and can provide a means of outreach from our congregation.
Once a hat is completed, it can be dropped off at the church. Near the quilting table in the Narthex, there will be a hot pink shopping bag with a sign on it that says "Baby Hats." When the church is closed, they can be placed in a plastic bag and dropped into the Christian Caring Center bin by the kitchen entrance.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
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Partners In Mission:
Our Regular Collection Continues
BOP food pantry is in need of canned soups (for the colder weather), cans of tuna or chicken, along with the regular items (Parmalot, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, etc.). Our collection container remains located outside the LOL church kitchen entrance, and there is a collection cart in the church entryway.
Thank you everyone for your support!
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Partners In Mission:
Delivery Made On February 24th
Dave Curl transported another cardload of items to the CCC last week. The cart in the church entryway was full of donations and the area around the cart had more items that would have filled a second cart. Thank you all church members for your generous support!
We Continue Our Support Of
The CCC
Our regular collection is ongoing, and your support is greatly appreciated. During the winter months, blankets and heavy clothing will be in need. Hand operated can openers and canned food with pull tabs are especially welcomed. Please use the blue container outside the kitchen doorway or the cart in the church entryway for your donations.
Thank you for your support!
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Free On-Line Concert
Save The Date!
The National Lutheran Choir is excited to announce their 2021 Winter Virtual Program: Hope Lives! It will premier on Sunday, March 14th, at 5:00 PM Eastern time.
The program is free and can be accessed on the National Lutheran Choir website. The link to this site is provided at the end of the article.
Join singers of the National Lutheran Choir and guest artists, the Keith Hampton Singers & Friends, in a virtual hymn festival. We will sing well-known hymns that highlight the joy of an ever-growing hope, and new hymns that speak to our time, inviting all people to sing in joy together "...as all the world in wonder echoes shalom".
For more information, please contact Rick Krause by email (a link is below).
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Caregiver Planning Strategies
For Overcoming
Compassion Fatigue
Thursday, March 18, 2021 At 11:00 AM
Lutheran Social Services of New Jersey offers a number of seminars, workshops, and support groups for caregivers. Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting. In this webinar, the Life Care Planning team at Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys will identify the common signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and share strategies on how to cope with the negative cost of caring.
The virtual program is open to all, and it is free. You must sign up in advance to join the program. A link to do so is below.
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Dedications:
Communion Bread & Wine,
Sanctuary Lamp, And Flowers
Just a reminder to all church members that our sign up sheets for dedications are available. If you wish to have a loved one honored or remembered, or if you wish to offer thanks to God, please sign up. To do so, contact our Church Secretary, Debbie Chromeck, by calling the church office (609-268-0262).
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Communion will remain using the individual Communion Kits until Covid restrictions are lifted. A new dedication will occur each month. The cost is $25.
Sanctuary lamp dedications are also monthly and the cost is $25. The sanctuary lamp remains lighted during the times of virtual-only services.
There will be no flower dedications during Lent and no flowers will be purchased for the altar during the time we use virtual-only services. Once in-house services begin, they will be available. Flower dedications are weekly and cost $25.
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Register Now For
Summer Camp 2021
Registration for all Cross Roads summer camp programs for youth and families is now open! You can find the schedule, program descriptions, and more information on the Cross Roads website.
You can also register to attend an upcoming Summer Camp Question & Answer Session with the Cross Roads staff. The next session is Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 PM. Other sessions will be held in the upcoming months as well.
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More News From Cross Roads
Now Hiring: Summer Staff
Cross Roads is looking for trustworthy and creative young adults to help serve our Cross Roads community this summer as counselors and support staff members. Learn more and apply on the Cross Roads website by using the link below.
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Thrivent Choice Dollars Deadline, March 31st
Attention Thrivent members! Many of you receive a benefit called Thrivent Choice. There is a deadline of March 31st to claim Thrivent Choice "dollars" which have accumulated in your Thrivent account. If your "dollars" are not directed to the charity of your choice, they will be lost. The "dollars" may be donated to Lord Of Life if you wish. To direct your "dollars", log onto you Thrivent account using the Thrivent website. A link to do so is provided below.
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Last year, because of COVID, much of the grant money available in this program was left unused. Money grants from Thrivent may be available to a church ministry which engages in an outreach activity. A Thrivent member, who belongs to or supports your ministry, must be the one who completes the application process. More information on Thrivent Action Teams and how to apply for a grant can be found on the Thrivent Website. A link is provided below.
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New Jersey Vaccine Update
This information appeared in a recent email from the State of New Jersey Department Of Health:
As of this week, more than 1.8 million vaccine doses have been administered in New Jersey and more than 1.2 million individuals have received at least one dose.
Visit the NJ Covid-19 information hub using the
following link:
You will be able to see if you are eligible to get the vaccine and to register through the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System.
If you are eligible, you can also schedule an appointment directly with many vaccination sites.
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Age 75+ Phone Hot Line
A special, senior-specific number (856-249-7007) has been put into operation by the NJ Department of Health to assist senior citizens to do the following:
-Rescheduling of dedicated appointments
-Registration and addition of 75+ to the NJ VSS
wait-list
-Scheduling at other NJ VSS sites
The goal is to provide scheduling support, predominantly through dedicated appointments, to ensure 75+ seniors are able to access appointments.
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News From The
Burlington County Health Department
Great news, Virtua's Mega Site at Moorestown Mall has now increased their appointments for doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to 4,000 per day. Please be sure that you have received your confirmation proving that you did sign up. The "My Chart" app can be added to your phone and selecting Virtua as the provider, even if you are not a patient, links up with your website registration. At the end of the day, the cancelled appointments are added back into the system. Also, they are attempting to move people up in the calendar.
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Deborah Hospital is now giving out the vaccine. Those appointments are scheduled through the NJVSS (NJ Vaccine Scheduling System).
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Below is a link to the list of locations for vaccine appointments in Burlington County:
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Need a COVID-19 Test? Here are the updated testing hours as of March 2, 2021 at Rowan College at Burlington County in Mount Laurel, NJ:
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon (8:00 AM-9:00 AM for first responders)
Wednesdays, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM
Thursdays, 9:00 AM-12 Noon (8:00 AM-9:00 AM for first responders)
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If you have an appointment for the Virtua Moorestown, NJ Mega Site, and you need a private, quiet place to receive the vaccine, a "sensory room" has been created in a former dressing room for the inoculation. If you have this need, please call Kimberly Mattson at the Burlington County Department of Health, 609-265-5529, who will make arrangements with the Mega Site supervisor.
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Vaccine Available:
CVS Pharmacies At Target Stores
CVS Pharmacies at Target stores in this area will be getting a small (100 doses each) supply of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to give by appointment starting today, Friday, March 5th. The link provided below will provide more information and vaccine availability. At this writing, all New Jersey appointments are full. Each day, the pharmacist will have a Call List to use if they have extra doses.
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Other Information In Previous LifeLines
Use links to previous editions of the LifeLines for more information about Covid-19 and the vaccine. They can be found in the "Missed A LifeLines?" section in the left column of this issue.
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Continuing Your Contributions
Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Your envelopes can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088) and Simply Giving remains in place.
Offerings can also be made via a secure website and cell phone app. More information about these ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.
Despite these troubling COVID-19 times, the work of the church is going on. Pastor Wendolyn and our staff are actively engaged, and the need to pay bills and the mortgage continue. Prayerfully consider continuing with your regular contributions.
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Lord Of Life received the following note from Pastor Gary Stiegler regarding the death of his son, Derik. Pastor Stiegler asked that we share it with all:
Dear Friends at Lord Of Life,
Thank you so much for your expression of sympathy. Your support has helped me get through these trying times. May God bless you and keep you!
Gary Stiegler
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BIRTHDAYS
Mar. 6: Colin Reilley, Madison Willitts, and Barbara Urban
Mar. 7: Claire McMichael, Stefanie Pickard, Leslie Schmauder,
Evelina Tubic, and Rich Watson
Mar. 8: McKenna Schultz and Matthew Vorwerk
Mar. 9: Samantha Fennimore, Sophia Fennimore, Jim Hopkins,
and Erich Watson
Mar. 10: Alexys Vernier and Madasyn Vernier
Mar. 11: Dan Favilla and Joyce Schwab
Mar. 12: Nancy Cottingham and Nathan Lamb
Mar. 13: Bill Schwab
Mar. 14: Mike Chromeck and Tyler Troyano
Mar. 15: Madison Pummer
Mar. 16: Tyler Ebersberger and John Perri
Mar. 17: Joseph Adamson and Barbara Wence
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Mar. 12: Kathryn & Matthew Schmid
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
Mar. 5: Quinlyn Moll
Mar. 6: Jameson Schmauder and John Tubic
Mar. 8: Heather Vernier
Mar. 11: Robbie Sunbury and Donna Yates
Mar. 12: Samantha Fennimore and Sophia Fennimore
Mar. 13: Tyler Korchak
Mar. 14: Cheryl Dennison, Wendolyn Trozzo, and Keith Williams
Mar. 17: Jimmy Sunbury
Mar. 18: Joshua Lamb, Barbara Ma, Susan Ogilvie, and
Patrick Reilley
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Church member Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, and Baptismal Anniversary recognition will list names from the date of the current LifeLines edition to the day prior to the next scheduled edition. We will try our best to be accurate, but if there is an error or omission, please email the Editors. The link to our email is below. Thank you!
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Clock Change - March 13th-March 14th:
Next weekend in the wee hours of Sunday, March 14th, Daylight Savings Time begins. Don't forget to move your clocks ahead by one hour!
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Our Ending Hymn:
This song was sung by our choir several years ago as one of its anthems. It is a piece written by Billy James Foote, a contemporary song composer. It is well know by many. The full title is "Your Are My King (Amazing Love)", but many just title it "Amazing Love". Enjoy!
"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39 NRSV
(LifeLines is published on the first and third Friday of each month. Please submit articles for upcoming editions of the LifeLines by the Monday prior to the issue date. To contact the LifeLines editors by email, click on the following link: lifelines@lordlife.us)
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