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?
Here are links to previous issues:
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Saturday Evening Worship,
In The Church Sanctuary
At 5:00 PM:
Church services in our church building are held each Saturday at 5:00 PM. Holy Communion is offered at each service. We will observe social distancing and limit the number of attendees according to current guidelines. Please wear masks when attending these services.
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NEW SUNDAY
SCHEDULE!
Drive-By Communion, 9:00-9:15 AM:
Holy Communion opportunity for all who cannot attend our indoor services.
Indoor Church Services At 10:00 AM:
Beginning this coming Sunday, May 9th, Worship Services with Holy Communion will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday mornings in the church Sanctuary.
Social distancing will be observed and the number of attendees will be limited according to current guidelines. Please wear masks when attending these services.
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Virtual, YouTube Sunday 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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With services back in our church building, we would like to have Ushers at both the Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM services. If you are able to usher, please contact either the church office or email Sandy O'Neal. A link is provided below.
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From The Pastor's Desk...
Pollen! I was told that the pollen would turn my car yellow and that I would see clouds of it swirling by. And in my head, I acknowledged that. But it wasn't until I saw it for myself that I really believed and understood ... and was amazed! (And needed to clean my windshield.)
Faith is often like that. We hear and agree, but when we experience God in motion, then that knowledge moves from our head to our heart (feelings) and then to our hands and feet (actions). And how do we go from hearing to experiencing? That is the million dollar question.
I would encourage you to come and consider that question in our PoWeR-SuRGe workshop. It is a time of considering ways that we encounter God in our daily living. It's also a time of getting to know the pastor and other members better, which strengthens our Church and will hopefully inspire you. Our next workshops are:
Wednesday May 12, Zoom, 7:00-8:30 PM
Saturday May 22, 10:00 AM-Noon, Fellowship Hall
Friday June 4, 7:00-9:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
(Dinner provided at 6:30 PM)
May the pollen of the Spirit swirl through your life, bringing growth!
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation.
Our vocation is the love of Jesus." - Mother Theresa
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Synod Assembly Workshops - Today!
Just a reminder that you can access free, on-line workshops today! Here is a link to do so:
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Pastor Would Like To Visit You!
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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 PoWeRSuRGe Workshop
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
On ZOOM
The next PoWeRSuRGe Workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 12th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, virtually, on ZOOM. Pastor Wendolyn is hoping to have as many members as possible attend one of the three remaining workshops (The others are scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd, 10:00 AM-Noon in Fellowship Hall, and Friday, June 4th, 7:00-9:00 PM in Fellowship Hall with dinner provided at 6:30 PM.). Congregation members only need to attend once.
Please sign up in advance by contacting the church office. To email the church office, a link is provided below.
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2 Sessions:
ZOOM And Parking Lot!
Pastor Wendolyn will lead two groups in a Bible Study centered around the readings in the Celebrate, on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons.
The Tuesday night Zoom sessions are held at 7:00 PM.
The Wednesday afternoon parking lot sessions are held at 1 PM.
To join any Bible Study session, click on the link provided below.
All are welcome to join in!
If you have any questions, you can contact Pastor by email. A link is provided below.
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Sunday, May 2nd
First Communion was given to four of youth this past Sunday, May 2nd at our 10:00 AM church service. Pastor presented Thomas Baron, Lucille Grosser, Callan Schmauder, and Hailey Schmid to the congregation and administered Holy Communion to them for the first time. They were warmly welcomed by the congregation. God's blessings to them all!
"...seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you!" Matthew 6:33 KJV
Presenting The Banners
First Communicants Receiving The Sacrement For The First Time Along With Their Families
First Communicants Are Welcomed By The Congregation
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Field Day
Sunday, June 6, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Youth Group members, please complete the form using the link the below. This will provide Breanne with needed information.
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Sundays At 10:00 AM
Bible, Faith, and Fellowship will be held each Sunday at 10:00 AM at the church.
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Sundays At 4:00 PM
The Youth Group will meet at the church each Sunday at 4:00 PM.
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Monday, July 19th - Thursday, July 22nd
Vacation Bible School
Volunteers Needed!
Planning is underway for our Vacation Bible School which will be held at the church this summer in July. Volunteers, as in the past, are essential to make our program a successful one. If you are able to help out, please contact Breanne by email. A link to do so is provided below.
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If you have any questions or are able to volunteer, please email Breanne Tomlinson.
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Grace Place News
From Director Deborah DeMarco
May Happenings At
The Grace Place
The children will work on the letters K, X, and Z. Our themes are: Kites, Kindness, X-Rays, Zebras, and  Zinnias. The colors for May are black and white, and our shapes are a square and diamond.
We will continue with name writing, creating crafts, phonics, and the children will learn two new sight words.  Pastor Wen will teach the children songs and stories from the Rhyme Bible.
For science, the children will learn about bones and the skeletal system, the Life Cycle of a Plant, discuss what an x-ray machine does, and discover reptiles and amphibians.
For math, the teachers will focus on the numbers 6 and 7. The children will make observations  when growing their zinnia plants, and they will learn about math symbols (+, -, and =).
For social studies, we will talk about Mother's Day and Memorial Day. Our community helpers for May  are: X-ray technicians and Herpetologists. We will also talk about being kind to others.
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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 May 7th Update From Janell Reich
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LOL Art Group
Today
Friday, May 7th, At 10:00 AM
Join us for some creative fun! The Art Group will meet today at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. We will have supplies needed, but feel free to bring your own. Also bring any projects you were working on during the winter months to share with all.
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Lunch Bunch
Thursday, May 13th, At 11:30 AM
Pop Shop, Medford
The Lunch Bunch will have its May outing at the Pop Shop in Medford on Thursday, May 13th at 11:30 AM. Join us for some fun, food, and fellowship! (Please let either Janell Reich or Barbara Wagner know if you would prefer outdoor seating. Links to their emails are at the end of this article.)
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Book Club
Tuesday, May 18th, At 1:00 PM
The Book Club will meet in the church parking lot on Tuesday, May 18th at 1:00 PM. We will discuss "How The Penguins Saved Veronica" by Hazel Prior. This is a humorous adventure you won't want to miss!
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PEP BYO Picnic
With The Grace Place Children
Thursday, May 20th, At 11:00 AM
Weather permitting, our People Enjoying People group will picnic on our church grounds, and the Grace Place children entertain us with songs. Bring your own picnic lunch; we'll provide the fun!
(Please note that we will begin promptly at 11:00 AM)
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Ice Cream Cruise
Sunday, May 23rd At 11:00 AM
Following the 10:00 AM service, we are planning a scenic drive through the pinelands. The route will take us out to Chatsworth, south through the cranberry bogs, loop around past Batsto and end up at Royale Crown Homemade Ice Cream and Grille, Rte. 30 outside of Hammonton. It will take about an hour to get there, but you can zip home up Rte. 206. The destination has lunch food as well as ice cream creations. There are outside and inside seating areas. All kinds of vehicles, even motorcycles, are welcome!
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Devotion And Walk
Monday, May 24th, At 10:00 AM
We will meet again at the lovely grounds at Smithville Park. Please let Janell Reich know if you need directions. Rumor has it that there will be an ice cream run after our walk.
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Cambridge Senior Living
Outreach
Monday, May 24th At 2:00 PM:
Our May pre-recorded ZOOM program for our friends at Cambridge will "air" on Youtube on Monday, May 24th at 2:00 PM. We will provide a link for you to watch it as well. It will be in the next issue of LifeLines.
Monday, June 7th At 2:00 PM:
You are welcome to join us for our monthly recording session, and bring joy to our Lord Of Life members living there and to other residents as well. Our next one is Monday, June 7th at 2 PM. Please contact either Sue Dreisbach or Janell Reich if you wish to participate. Links to their emails are at the end of the article.
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Diversity Discussion Group,
Thursday, May 27th At 1:00 PM
Our next meeting was will take place on Thursday, May 27th at 1:00 PM. Plans are in the works. We are considering whether to have a speaker, local "field trip" or continue our discussion of various related topics and current events.
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If you have questions about Adult Ministry, email Janell Reich. A link is provided below.
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A big "shout out" to everyone that participated in our April 17th LOL Spring cleanup. We had approximately twenty-three church members of all ages show up for three to four hours of hard work and great fellowship. A magnificent success.
Thank you from the grounds coordinator Keith Lerner!
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Blood Drive At Lord Of Life
Thank you to all who donated blood at our April 27th Blood Drive at Lord Of Life! 22 pints of blood were collected, and this will provide much needed support to those receiving critical medical care.
Thanks also to Bill Dreisbach and Lu Hourihan for their efforts in the scheduling, preparation, and clean-up needed to have the blood drive in our church Fellowship Hall.
There will be other blood donation opportunities at Lord Of Life in the future. As dates are confirmed, notices will be placed in the LifeLines.
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LOL Mower Volunteers Needed!
The weather is warmer, the birds are singing, and the grass is growing. That means we will need to have our mowing brigade back at work! Once we have a list of volunteers, we will train all on the proper operation of the lawn tractor and create a mowing schedule.
If you are able to help out, please contact our grounds supervisor, Keith Lerner. A link to his email is provided below.
(Also a special thanks to Steve Vorwerk for performing the annual maintenance of the lawn equipment!)
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Project LOL:
Furnace Replacement
~~~May 7th Update~~~
A Message From Craig Baechler
(Church Council Building And Grounds Coordinator)
As of April 23, 2021, one old furnace unit had been removed and a new one put into service. By May 4th, a second furnace unit had been installed and is functioning. The old units have been removed.
The remaining two new furnaces will now be installed and put into service. Tentative completion should be the second week in May barring any unforeseen problems. Photos below show the progress of the work through May 4th.
New Functioning Unit At Far Left And One Old Unit
Disconnected At Center
The Second New Unit Being Readied For Installation
First Unit (L) And Second Unit (R) After Completing The Installation. Old Units Have Been Removed.
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Replacement Of Entrance Doors
Our entryway doors have been manufactured and, upon arrival at the church, they will be inspected for defects and for shipping damage. Once that occurs, we can schedule an installation date tentatively in May 2021.
New Doors Coming Soon!
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Well Water Pressure Tank Replaced
The well pressure tank was deteriorating after many years of service and started to leak. It was not on our schedule for replacement, but a new tank had to be installed immediately so that the church buildings would have water. The job was accomplished this past week.
Old Tank (L) And New One (R)
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Partners In Mission:
We Continue Our Support Of
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Our regular collection continues, and your donations are greatly appreciated. Please place your items in the containers outside the kitchen doorway or the carts in the church entryway.
Thank You For Your Ongoing Support!
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2021 NJ Synod Assembly
Free Virtual Workshops
TODAY!
Friday May 7, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
The NJ Synod Assembly will be held virtually this year, which means that their workshops will be available to anyone, free of charge. You do not have to register to attend a workshop. Our delegates, Sandy O'Neal and Erin Gordon, will attend the business sessions, but there are 7 different workshops available via the link provided below.
As time approaches, the needed ZOOM links will be posted on the link below.
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS SCHEDULED
FOR FALL
If your marriage has had some struggles during the Coronavirus, you are not alone! The virus has put a great deal of stress on a lot of marriages, and others just need some time away to just be a couple; so now is the perfect time to sign up to attend a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend designed to renew and revitalize your marital relationship no matter whether you have been married a year or 60+ years. The registration fee has been waived for this year, so you pay only the amount specified on the website for 2 nights in your group-rate hotel room and 5 meals for each of you. Also, scholarship funds are available for anyone in need. Simply e-mail or call us at the information below before you register. Which Weekend will work for you? October 1-3, 2021 -- Heritage Hotel Lancaster in Lancaster, PA--Famous for its Robin Hood-inspired restaurant, Loxleys October 15-17, 2021 -- Hyatt Place, Pittsburgh/Cranberry--spacious modern decor guestrooms with couches--an hour north of Pittsburgh Should complications arise, your payment is refundable up to a month before the Weekend. Weekends begin at 8 PM on Friday night and end at approximately 3 PM on Sunday. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE LIMITED, so sign up NOW while there are still openings. Simply go to: https://godlovesmarriage.org/, find your chosen Weekend, fill out the form, and pay the amount specified with a credit card, or print the form and mail with a check. Don't miss this opportunity to create a more intimate and joyful marital relationship! For questions, please contact Northeast US Directors of Lutheran Marriage Encounter, Fred & Julie Schamber, fjschamber@comcast.net or call: 724-325-3166.
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A variety of spiritual and enlightening activities, discussions, and events are held on a regular basis at Cross Roads Camp And Retreat Center.
Here is a list of events that will be offered in the next several months. More information can be found on the Cross Roads website. A link is provided below.
Camp Sunday Worship: Sunday, May 9th
"Opening Day" Work Day: Saturday, May 15th
Wednesdays Away: Wednesday, June 2nd
(1st Wednesday Of Each Month)
Bishops' Cup Golf Outing: Monday, June 14th
July And August: Family And Youth Camps (Check The Website For Dates And To Register For Any Of The Sessions.)
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Light Dawns
Virtual Celebration
Sunday, May 23, 2021 At 5:00 PM
Join us on Sunday, May 23rd for Light Dawns, an online celebration and benefit, for a chance to hear music, take part in festivities, and connect with our community! The program will feature music by the choir, words of joy from supporters across the nation, and an introduction to the vision for our next season. Make sure to tune in to join the fun and help NLC prepare for the 2021-2022 season.
Light Dawns will be held virtually on May 23rd at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time). To join the event on that day, click on the link provided below.
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"Walk-Ins" Now Available At Mega-Sites
New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccination mega-site at the Moorestown Mall is now accepting walk-in appointments after state officials announced that all six of its mega-sites are now taking walk-ins. Also note that you do not need to be a county resident to receive the vaccination at the Moorestown Mega-Site. The facility is located in the former Lord & Taylor's store in the Moorestown Mall, 400 Route 38 in Moorestown. It surpassed 300,000 doses administered last weekend.
Appointments Can Still Be Made
You can still make an appointment to receive the vaccine. This would assure that a dose is available for you upon arrival at the mega-site. To make an appointment at the Moorestown Mega-Site, click on the link provided below.
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A Message About
The Need And Safety
Of The Covid-19 Vaccinations
(From Lord Of Life Church Member
Dr. Alan Dennison)
Why is it so important to get the vaccine for Covid-19? We all have seen news reports about "vaccine hesitancy" and chances are we may know someone who has doubts about the Covid-19 shot. We all have memories growing up of having many vaccinations without any serious side effects. These older vaccines took years to test and get approved. So now it seems to many that the Covid vaccine was developed and tested in record time and this newness has caused some to hesitate.
The FDA has currently authorized 3 vaccines for Covid-19 for emergency use. Two of these vaccines, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines utilize a new technology using messenger RNA. The technology and research to develop these two vaccines has however been going on for decades. Messenger RNA is a genetic substance that directs our cells to make a specific protein. In the case of the Covid virus the synthetic mRNA in the vaccine directs our cells to make a protein that is found on the outer surface of the virus (spike protein). Our immune system recognizes this protein as foreign and mounts a defense against it by producing antibodies. If the antibodies later encounter the actual virus, they will protect you from getting ill. These vaccines cannot change your DNA nor do they direct our cells to make the actual virus.
The third vaccine available is the Johnson and Johnson one shot vaccine. The J and J vaccine uses a weakened version of a common cold virus to carry into our cells a small amount of genetic material that codes for a piece of the novel coronavirus. The cold virus can enter our cells but it has been altered so that it cannot replicate nor can it make people sick. The virus does however trick our cells into making pieces of the coronavirus spike protein. Our immune system recognizes this as a foreign material and creates protection against it. The antibodies produced will protect you if you are exposed to the actual virus.
So why should I get a vaccine?
- The vaccines are safe and effective
- The vaccine may prevent you and those around you from getting seriously ill or dying from covid-19.
- Getting immunized will increase the number of people in the community who are protected making it harder for the virus to spread and mutate. This will contribute to herd immunity.
- Immunization is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. Vaccines are a safe way to build protection. None of the vaccines will make you ill with Covid-19.
- You can start doing more once you are fully vaccinated.
Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about whether or not you should receive a vaccine.
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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). Also, both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place. More information about these electronic 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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BIRTHDAYS
May 7: Beth Hopkins and Diane Maurer
May 8: Thomas Baron
May 9: Abigail Cosper, Bethany Cosper, and Natalie Lupnacca
May 10: Mike Romanchak
May 11: Lori Kermoade, Sue Mignogna, and Carole Vernon
May 12: Ethan Detwiler, Susan Jasinski, Andrew Leach,
and Benjamin Michaleski
May 13: Kayla Doria and Carol Smith
May 14: Colleen Welling
May 15: Ed Harding, Connor Humphreys, Lynn Kronenberger,
Matthew Markelwith, Grace Michaleski,
Kaitlin Murray, Tyler Reich, Ryan Thomas,
and Christene Willitts
May 16: Harry Granfors and Kevin Steinhour
May 17: Faith Charles, Caedmon Trozzo, and Ashley Vorwerk
May 19: Carol Ebersberger
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
May 7: Joanne & Paul Safier and Jennifer & James Schultz
May 11: Stacey & Joe Welusz
May 12: Jodi & Bill Shover
May 14: Patricia & Robert Barnes
May 15: Colleen & John Welling
May 16: Pat & Alan Rehberger
May 17: Barbara &Larry Godfrey
May 19: Elizaberh & Keith Blair,
Judy & Keith Lerner (Celebrating 20 years!) and
Heather & Ed Vernier Celebrating 20 years!)
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BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
May 7: Kathryn Chromeck and Chris MacConnach
May 9: Denise Sunbury
May 10: Roberl Knoell, Lydia Leach, and Evelina Tubic
May 12: Tom Dauria, Cliff Dehoff, Amelia Kucklinca,
and Nathan Lamb
May 15: Dominic Gallagher
May 16: Joyce Harper and Sean Kelly
May 17: Tom Larson
May 19: Gail Korchak and Parker Sultzbaugh
May 20: Sonja Adamson
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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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Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 9th
"A Mother's Love,"
(By Helen Steiner Rice)
A Mother's love is something that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may,
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away,
It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking,
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems,
It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation,
A many splendored miracle man cannot understand,
And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand.
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LifeLines Postal Mailing To End - Copies Now In Your Church Mailbox:
With the church building now open for services, we will no longer mail to homes copies of the LifeLines after this issue. A printed copy will be placed into your church mailbox instead.
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Our Ending Hynm:
This is a tune that we recently heard at one of our Sunday services. Here is a wonderful recording of this popular favorite, and we thought you would enjoy it as much as we did!
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"O Jesus king of gentleness, with constant love our hearts possess; to you our lips will ever raise the tribute of our grateful praise."
ELW #384, "That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright," Verse 2
(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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