Happenings At Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where Everybody is Somebody
...and Jesus is Lord!"
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"Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you..."
Amos 5:14 NRSV
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Blessing Of The Animals Service
Saturday, October 2nd
5:00 PM
We will gather, rain or shine, to bless the animals. Come and meet Pastor Wen's dog, Lance, and maybe her cat Dox! Weather permitting, we will be outside with folding chairs; otherwise we will have non-animal humans in the sanctuary (facing the back glass doors) and humans with animals on tarps in the Narthex and hallway. This way, folks with allergies will be protected but animals will be joyfully welcomed! If you don't have a pet, bring a stuffed animal that brings you joy. God's blessings abound for and through all!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 23rd
5:00PM
Mark your calendars for Pastor Wendolyn's Installation Service. Bishop Tracie Bartholomew will be presiding, and Pastor Matt Cimorelli will preach the sermon. More details will be forthcoming as time approaches.
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Evening Bible Study:
1st And 3rd Week Of Each Month
Monday And Tuesday Evening Sessions
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Wednesday Mornings:
Weekly In Fellowship Hall
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Bible Study continues using the writing of New Testament Jewish Scholar, Amy-Jill Levine, "The Difficult Words Of Jesus". It will explore the teachings of Jesus that often perplexed his followers and also still sound confusing to us today.
During the 1st and 3rd week of each month, evening sessions will be held on Mondays using ZOOM from 7:00-8:00 PM. Tuesday evening sessions will held in Fellowship Hall from 7:00-8:00 PM.
Wednesday morning Bible Study will be held in Fellowship Hall each week. Sessions are from 11:00 AM to Noon.
A ZOOM link will be emailed to all congregation members prior to the sessions.
Specific dates for upcoming sessions are:
- Monday, October 4th, 7:00 PM, ZOOM
- Tuesday, October 5th, 7:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
- Wednesday, October 6, 11:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
- Wednesday, October 13th. Session will not be held due to the Ella Doel funeral.
- Monday, October 18th, 7:00 PM, ZOOM
- Tuesday, October 19th, 7:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
- Wednesday, October 20th, 11:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
- Wednesday, October 27th, 11:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
Sundays At 10:00 AM
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Breakfast Club
Grades 5 & 6
Sundays At 9:15 AM
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Your Youth Group
4:00 PM
Sunday, October 3rd
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Sunday, October 17th
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Confirmation Overnight "Lock Inn"
Saturday, October 16th
5:00 PM
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a BFF teacher or in any other program, please contact Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
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October 1st Update From Janell Reich |
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Time for Talents
Friday, October 1st
10:00 AM to Noon
Come join us for a time of creativity, fellowship and a brief devotional. Two projects will be available. Materials & instructions will be provided. Our Art Activity will be led by Mary Stroup: painting a grape vine & leaf printing. This is easy and so lovely! Our Craft Project will be joining crocheted squares to make children's afghans for Afghani refugees. We have a lot of knitted squares that need assembling. Or you are welcome to bring your own project. Or just relax and enjoy some fellowship. All are welcome; bring a friend!
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Lunch Bunch
Sebastian's Schnitzelhaus
Wednesday, October 6th, At 12:30 PM
(43 Fort Dix Street, Wrightstown, NJ)
Join us for fellowship and some authentic German cuisine. We will dine in their outside tent area. All are welcome and bring a friend, too!
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LOL Outreach Program At Cambridge
Watch our recorded program for October, "Peace Be With You," on the Lord of Life YouTube website. The presentation will air to residents on Monday, October 11th and will be posted for all to see on the web shortly after. Our next recording will take place on Monday, November 1st. If you would like to participate, please contact Janell.
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Book Club
Tuesday, October 19th
1:00 PM
The Book Club will meet again on Tuesday, October 19th and discuss “Mrs. Everything”, by Jennifer Weiner. This is a beautifully written multi-generational novel. Jo and Bethie are sisters growing up in 1950s Detroit. Jo is the tomboy rebel, while Bethie is a feminine good girl. As the novel traces these girls’ lives through the Vietnam War, Woodstock, women’s lib, and more, Jo and Bethie survive tragedy and traumas. Neither woman grew up into the person they expected to be. But is it too late for them to find their place in the world?
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Some Future Events
(Details about these events will be in the next issue of LifeLines and will be sent to all on the Adult Ministry email list.)
Thursday, October 21st, Noon: PEP with guest speaker Sue Witty, Hospital Chaplain
Monday, October 25th; 9:30 AM: Devotion And Walk
Thursday, October 28th, 1:00 PM: Diversity Discussion
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Your 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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Grace Place News
From The Director, Deborah DeMarco
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At the Grace Place, we are celebrating a new month with more learning fun! The first two weeks, we will focus on the letters O and F, the color orange, the number 5, and the shape of the month (circle). Our themes are: Owls, Fire Prevention Week, and Feelings.
For science, the children will mix red and yellow paint to form the color orange, and they will learn what the word nocturnal means. For math, the children will begin making patterns and finish with graphing.
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Our social studies lesson will include learning about firefighters and practicing "Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll." Our featured story is the book "Firefighter Ted." The classes will continue with name writing and recognition, making their ABC journals, and we will start a fun lesson called Write the Room. We will also begin focusing on two sight words (on, an). All of the classes will make craft projects, sing songs, dance to music, and attend Chapel with Pastor Wen. Our Friday enrichment for the first two weeks of October is: STEM and Fire Safety Day.
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The Grace Place Trunk Or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 29th. We welcome the Lord of Life families to join us for this fun event. Cars will be spaced in the parking lot, so please RSVP to Deborah Demarco by Friday, October 22nd if you would like to attend. We will begin our event at 9:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
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To get more information about our Grace Place programs, please contact the Director, Deborah DeMarco. A link to her email is below.
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Sunday,
October 10, 2021
Lord of Life is organizing a team and fundraising for the Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 10, 2021. The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks to unite communities in the fight against this disease.
Making Strides is more than a walk, it's a movement! Today, Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation. Due to precautions being taken regarding Covid, the Ocean City event this year will kick off with a rolling walk start from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM along the boardwalk.
If you would like to join the team or make an online donation of any amount as a general gift to honor or in memory of someone special, click on the link below. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
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Making Strides
Cookie Sale
Saturday, October 2nd
Sunday, October 3rd
Lord of Life will have a cookie sale following all worship services on the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd. Monies collected will be donated to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Walk.
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Please contact Lu Hourihan for more information about the Making Strides Walk.
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Fall Cleanup Day Scheduled!
Volunteers Needed!
A Message From Keith Lerner,
Grounds And Cleanup Coordinator
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Fall Cleanup Day will be held on, Saturday, October 16th, beginning at 8:30 AM. I am asking for all volunteers to meet me 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. Late arrivals are welcome!
Tasks:
We need help with weeding, raking leaves, trimming of shrubs and tree branches, etc.
Viral Vigilance:
Due to Covid-19, we are asking everyone to wear masks and observe social distancing unless you are working with family members.
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 Keith Know:
If you plan to help with our cleanup, please contact Keith Lerner via email jklerner@comcast.net or call 609-922-8975 (cell) to let me know if you will be helping.
We appreciate any time you can spare to volunteer for this project!
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HELP WANTED!
The LOL Music Ministry Team is searching for people to participate with the Praise Team. There is a need of singers and people who play instruments. Our goal is to meet once a month (date and time to be determined) to review music for the month and increase participation. Most importantly, it is not a "lifetime" commitment--you can join us whenever you can. All ages are needed--no experience necessary--just a desire to proclaim the Good News! If interested in finding out more, please speak with Rick Krause or Pastor Wendolyn.
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Teller Needed
One of our Teller Teams is in need of another member. Tellers perform the important task of recording weekend service offerings following the end of our 10:00 AM worship service. Training will be available to new members. Volunteers are always welcome. The more teams we have, the fewer Sundays a team will be assigned.
If you are interested in being a Teller, please contact Financial Secretary, Carol Ebersberger. A link to her email is below.
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Ella Doel Funeral
Wednesday, October 13th
Long time church member Ella Doel has entered the Church Triumphant. We pray for all who loved her, that they may know the consolation of our Lord and the abiding affection of our community. The congregation will be notified about the funeral arrangements once they are finalized.
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Additonal Events In October
Bridge Of Peace and Christian Caring Center: Collections are ongoing. Thank you for your support!
Sunday, October 3rd: Tom Hall Memorial Service (Visitation 12:00 PM, Service 1:30 PM)
Every Wednesday, 8:00 AM: Men's Fellowship Breakfast, Evergreen Dairy Bar, Rt. 70, Southampton
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Upcoming Programs And Events At Cross Roads
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Wednesdays Away
October 8th:
Our next monthly spiritual renewal Wednesdays Away program will be held on Wednesday, October 8th. Both virtual and in person options are provided.
For more information and to register, visit the Cross Roads website link provided below:
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Women's Retreat
October 8th-10th:
Our second, fall Women's Retreat will be held from Friday, October 8th to Sunday, October 10th. For information and to register, visit the Cross Roads website link provided below:
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Pfizer Booster Vaccination Program Expanded
If you are 65 or older, a long-term care resident, an adult with underlying medical conditions, or an adult at increased risk of COVID-19 exposure because of your job, you are now eligible for a Pfizer booster shot, at least six months after your second Pfizer shot.
Use the link below to find locations at which the booster is available.
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Oct. 1: Kaylynn Schwab
Oct. 2: Isabel Hankins, Vivian Hollenbeck, Karl Russ
Oct. 4: Judy Bencivengo, Elizabeth Blair, Grant Christianson, and Anja Strobl
Oct. 6: Carl Mattson, Wallace Pickard, Robbie Sunbury
Oct. 7: Tracy DeCristofaro, Bill Dreisbach, Amanda Leighton, and Ralph Schwab
Oct. 8: Michele Ingrao
Oct. 9: Claudia Levin and William Reich
Oct. 11: William Rudderow, Jr.
Oct. 12: Robert Barnes
Oct. 13: Joan Roberts
Oct. 14: Ryan Brown, Tammy Miller, and Jennifer Strobl
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Oct. 4: Lindsay & Tristan Michaleski and Donna & Dennis Yates
Oct. 8: Tina & William Leach
Oct. 10: Anne Marie & Javier Morales
Oct. 11: Kim & Carl Mattson
Oct. 14: Nancy & Libero DeAngelis
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October: Anne Marie Morales
Oct. 2: Gianna DeAngelis and Benjamin Michaleski
Oct. 3: Kim Grantner
Oct. 5: Carolyn Cuviello
Oct. 6: Francesca Mazzotta
Oct. 7: Reagan Curl and Grace Michaleski
Oct. 8: Jake Miller
Oct. 10: Dave Curl, Kristina Haugland, and Devon Jervis
Oct. 13: Rocco DeAngelis and Keith Lerner
Oct. 14: Priscilla Faucett
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From The Editors:
LifeLines Ending Song:
Our ending song began as a Shaker tune, "Simple Gifts", composed in 1848, generally attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett. In 1963 English songwriter, Sydney Carter, wrote lyrics to the music. He stated, "I did not think the churches would like it at all. I thought many people would find it pretty far flown, probably heretical and anyway dubiously Christian. But in fact people did sing it and, unknown to me, it touched a chord." ...And we still enjoy it today!
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"Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre."
Psalm 149:3 NRSV
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