Mask Policy At Lord Of Life
Lord Of Life's masking policy is based on Covid levels in Burlington County. Please check the CDC website for up to date information since the levels fluctuate rapidly. The current level will be stated in the weekly service information email. It will also be posted on the church entry doors.
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday following the 8:30 AM service or prior to the 10:00 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:
One of my favorite things to talk about with confirmands is "what is Church"? We know it's not a place - but it's a center. We know it's not only humans - but humans come to give and receive. It's not just what we do today - but today matters. We end up seeing that the Church is not a noun, but a verb - we are called to "Be Church." Being Church means reaching out, learning, serving, and encouraging one another in the midst of our sometimes messy lives.
Our financial stewardship team has chosen this fall's theme to help us Be Church together - it's called "Grace in Action." I hope you have stories of how the Church has been an active verb in your life - and how you can help us Be Church together.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
"Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus."
Mother Theresa
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Fire Safety Week and Touch-a-Truck Day:
Don't be "alarmed" but we will be having a fire drill at the end of the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, October 2nd. After you exit through the nearest door, we will all walk to the base of the cell tower where our BFF kids will meet us. Many thanks to Tabernacle Fire and Rescue Squad who will be onsite to make the experience more realistic, to show off their rigs, and to kick off Fire Safety week.
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Beading with Pastor:
Join me on Wednesday, October 19th at 7:30 (immediately following Bible Study) to learn how to make a simple beaded design from Malaysian Borneo. Supplies will be provided but if you have your own, you're welcome to bring them. RSVPs are appreciated. Please email pastor at pastor@lordlife.us or sign up in the Narthex.
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First Things 1st - New Venture!:
During Autumn, we will have a special family-friendly worship time on the first Saturday of each month. All ages will find a welcoming worship service at 5:00 PM followed by a light dinner and then themed activities. On Saturday, October 1st, we will celebrate music! Come and learn a song with Rick, dance moves with Breanne, or guitar/ukelele with Pastor. Multiple stations mean you choose what activities you prefer. Our hope is that families will make a habit of coming for the first Saturday, and returning on the 3rd Sunday when we have a staffed nursery at our Sunday 10:00 AM service. The more we make a habit of coming to worship, the more we will experience God's love - so come join us at "First Things 1st!"
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Visits With Pastor:
Pastor will be available for visits at 7:30 PM. Please email her at pastor@lordlife.us or text 609-286-4533 to set a date and time.
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Pastor's Office Hours:
Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Pastor's Contact Information:
Cell phone: 609-286-4533 - available 24/7 though I do not answer while driving or visiting.
Facebook: "Friend" me at Wen Trozzo or join me at @PastorWendolyn
Instagram: Wendofish
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Blessing Of The Animals
2 Services!
TODAY, October 1st at 2:00 PM in Freedom Park, there will be a Community Service and on Sunday, October 9th, at 2:00 PM there will be a special service here at Lord Of Life. Bring a friend - four-legged, bipedal, feathered or scaled! Human friends are welcome too!
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WOMEN’S RETREAT
“Fill Your Cup”
Saturday, October 29th
From 9:00 AM To 1:00 PM
Speakers – Madelyn Sutton And Kay Murray
(From The Christian Caring Center)
No matter what season you’re in, you can’t pour from an empty cup. We know deep in our hearts that making time and space to invest in ourselves leads to a more balanced, productive, and joy-filled life! Transform those feelings of overwhelming or burnout and fill your cup to the brim!
If you need it, this is your permission-slip to invest in yourself, catch your breath in a safe space, and connect with other women! The day will include coffee and doughnuts, learning sessions, worship, guided meditation, prayers, fellowship and a soup luncheon. Thc “fee” to attend the retreat is to bring a canned good for Christian Caring Center.
If you are attending, please sign up on the sheet posted to the Narthex bulletin board. If you have any questions, you should contact Lu Hourihan or Janell Reich. Links to their emails are below.
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Wednesdays,
At 11:00 AM And 6:30 PM
This fall, we are exploring the book, Messy People: Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes by Jennifer Cowart. This study will continue through October 26th. A new theme will be announced as we continue our bible study after the current one. Use the link below to learn more about our current Bible Study.
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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays, At 10:00 AM
BFF is held during our 10:00 AM church service following the children's sermon. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend!
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Breakfast Club
(Grades 4, 5 & 6)
Sundays At 9:15 AM
Breakfast Club is meets each Sunday at 9:15 AM. All youth who are in grades 4 through 6 are welcome to attend.
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NJ Synod
Youth Retreat
Friday, November 18th -Sunday, November 20th
The NJ Synod will hold its Youth Retreat on the weekend of November 18th -20th at the Sheraton Hotel in Edison, NJ. A link for more information is below. Please contact Breanne if you are interested in getting a group to go! Parent chaperones welcome!
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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 10:00 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 using the link below.
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www.lolfamilycorner.com
Please check out our Children, Youth, and Family website. It will be a resource for all things related to Children, Youth, and Families. To explore the website, Click Here.
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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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Tea On Pastor’s Deck
Monday, October 3rd At 2:00 PM
Pastor Wendolyn has invited us to tea on her
deck for a time of fellowship. Please bring a
finger food to share. Friends are welcome!
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Time For Talents
Friday, October 7th,
At 10:00 AM
"Scrape Painting"
Come for a time of fellowship, crafting, and a brief devotional. Mary will show us how to make an autumn picture by dragging paint with a plastic card. Other art, craft and needlework projects will be available or bring your own project.
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Book Club
Tuesday, October 11th,
At 1:00 PM
The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennet
The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters’ storylines intersect?
Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep
South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story
that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the
American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing
Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions,
desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms
in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their
origins.
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Trip To
Wheaton Arts
Friday, October 14th,
At 10:00 AM
Explore, experience, and create: Wheaton Arts is home to the Museum of American Glass, the Down Jersey Folklife Center, Artist Studios (flamework, glass, and pottery), the international Creative Glass Fellowship Program, museum stores, a nature trail, and more.
We will meet in the church parking lot and leave at 10:00 AM.
On the trip south to the art center, we will stop at Bagliani’s Market in Hammonton, to pick up lunch from their deli and eat in Wheaton Arts’ lovely picnic area. Admission fees are: $12 Adults; $11 Senior Adults; and $7 Students.
Children ages five and under are free. To learn more about Wheaton Arts, click on the link below.
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Thursday, October 20th,
At Noon
Come and join us for a time of fellowship and fun! Our theme will center around Halloween and its connection with All Saints Day. In our discussion, we will explore the Lutheran belief of saints. There will also be a variety of activities and a wonderful lunch to enjoy. Hope you can be there!
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Lutheran Social Ministries
Service Day
Monday, October 17th,
At 10:00 AM
Beth Gebhart will join us as we decorate canvas bags for clients of Lutheran Social Ministry. No previous experience is needed! Everyone is welcome to join the fun. All materials will be provided. Just bring yourselves!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, October 19th,
At 12:30 PM
Sebastian's Schnitzelhaus
The October Lunch Bunch will be held at Sebastian's Schnitzelhaus, 43 Fort Dix Street, Wrightstown, NJ. We will determine if the meal will be inside the restaurant or on the patio as time approaches. Come for the German food! Come for the fellowship! All are welcome and bring a friend as well! Barbara Wagner is coordinating the event. Please let her know if you will be attending. A link to her email is below.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, October 25th,
At 10:00 AM
Wells Mills Park
(Weather Permitting!)
Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County park system with over 900 acres of pine and oak forest within southern New Jersey’s environmental marvel known as the Pine Barrens. Miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty can be found here.
We will meet at the park in the parking lot.
The park address is:
905 Wells Mills Rd (Route 532), Waretown, NJ.
Directions to the park:
Route 70 East to Route 72 East; Turn left onto Route 532 (Wells Mills Road); The park entrance will be on your right in about 3 miles.
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Picnic At The Park
Thursday, October 27th,
At Noon
(Weather permitting!)
Freedom Park, Medford
We will meet at the pavillion. There is no agenda! Just bring a lunch and share a relaxing time being blessed by fellowship!
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Photos From Our September Events |
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Produce And Baked Goods For The Christian Caring Center
Thank you to all who donated!
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Time For Talents
Left Photo: Mary Stroup
Center Photo: Mary Stroup, Carole Vernon, Trish Macri, Nancy DiYenno, and Nancy Cottingham
Right Photo: Marilyn Swing
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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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Dinner At Tacos El Tio
Monday, October 17th, At 6:00 PM
Women's Ministry will be dining at Tacos El Tio, 200 Tuckerton Road, Medford, on Monday, October 17th. Please let Betty Mastrillo know if you will be attending. A link to her email is below.
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Domestic Violence Discussion
Thursday, October 20th,
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us at Bridge of Peace Community Church (2755 Tuckahoe Road, Camden) on October 20, 2022 from 6:30-8:00 to learn more about Domestic Violence, hear from a survivor, and discover how churches can respond to Domestic Violence through their ministries.
Do you know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime? October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. More than a black eye, domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive or coercive behavior used to gain and maintain power and control over another person. This includes emotional abuse, financial control, intimidation, pet abuse, sexual coercion and so much more. And it happens everywhere, in all communities. Become aware and informed; this is vital information that could save a life. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Mastrillo. A link to her email is below.
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If you questions regarding Women's Ministry, please contact Betty Mastrillo.
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Why Singing?
Why Join A Church Choir?
(A "note" from Worship And Music Director, Rick Krause.)
- It's fun!
- Alleviates anxiety and stress.
- Allows for a type of expression of praise to the Lord that could not be accomplished in any other way.
- Improves memory, focus, and concentration.
- "Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” – Martin Luther
- Helps you and others participate in something that is much bigger than yourself.
- You can become friends with someone new and grow closer to long-time friends.
- Provides a different understanding of your faith and relationship with God.
- Medical studies confirm it as a form of exercise.
- “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” – Martin Luther
We Rehearse Every Wednesday At 7:30 PM
In The Church Sancturay
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rick Krause:
1. At church
3. Call or text (856-287-5328)
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Project LOL:
Cell Phone Tower News
Service for a new carrier as been added to the cell phone tower located on our Lord Of Life campus. Equipment for Dish Network has been installed. The company who owns the tower is also negotiating with another cell provider to add more service to the tower. If this third cell company adds their service to the tower, monthly payments to the church for the lease will increase.
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Left: Men working on the installation of new equipment.
Right: The completed addition to the cell tower.
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Fall Clean Up Day
Saturday, October 22nd
Beginning At 8:30 PM
Volunteers Needed!
A Message From Keith Lerner,
Church Council Vice President
And
Property Chairman
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Fall Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 beginning at 8:30 AM (There is NO rain date.). 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.
Tasks:
We need help with weeding, raking 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 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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Can You Be Part Of Our Maintenance Team?
The simple answer is YES! There are many ongoing tasks regarding the upkeep of our church building and grounds. Many require few skills, but only time to accomplish them. If you would like to get more involved, please contact Keith Lerner, Council Property Chairman. A link to his email is below.
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God's Work Our Hands
Sunday
Thank You!
Thank you to all who brought cakes and cookies for our First Responders and to those who helped to distribute them.
Thank you all who joined in with our road cleaning team: Emily, Jake, Tammy, and Brian Miller; Allison, Meghan, Joanne, and Paul Safir; Ed Hourihan; and Carolyn and James Cuviello. Two roads were cleaned: Oak Shade Road from Tabernacle Road to the Shamong boarder and Pricketts Mill Road from Tabernacle Road to its northern terminus.
Thank you to our Quilters for your work in making the quilts during the year. 74 quilts were draped over the pews and blessed during the church service. The following Monday, Gloria and Bob Brosious, Barbara Ma, and Carolyn and James Cuviello boxed up the quilts. On Thursday, September 22nd, the quilts were delivered to the local collection center, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland by Gloria and Bob Brosious and Janell and Bill Reich. From there, they will be brought to Lutheran World Relief warehouse in Maryland. Our quilts have made a significant impact, being given to people in need in Burkina Faso, India, Georgia, Angola, Mali, Armenia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Haiti.
If you would like to see how the quilts are processed at the warehouse for shipment, click on the link below. The segment on the warehouse operation begins at the 4 minute mark in the video.
The photo below shows the vehicles loaded with 21 boxes of quilts ready to depart Lord Of Life.
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Rev. David Jones
Named
Pastor Emeritus
On Sunday, September 25th, during our 10:00AM, the congreation celebrated honoring former Pastor David Jones with the title of Pastor Emeritus. Renee Jones joined her husband at the altar during the ceremony led by Pastor Wendolyn. Pastor Dave was the founding pastor of Lord Of Life. He was called by NJ Synod Bishop Herluf Jensen to begin a new Lutheran parish in Tabernacle in the fall of 1985. The first service was held on February 2, 1986 in the Indian Mills Elementary School in Shamong Township prior to our current church building's construction in 1992. Pastor Dave continued to serve as pastor of Lord Of Life until his retirement in 2018. After the church service, a picnic luncheon was held (Photos are below.). Congratulations and may God continue to bless both Pastor Dave and Renee!
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October Happenings
At
Grace Place Preschool
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Fire trucks will be in the church parking lot for the children to see and explore during Fire Prevention Week on Tuesday, October 4th at 10:00 AM. Later in the month, on Friday, October 21 we will take a journey to Russo’s farm fields and have a fun time picking pumpkins. Our final special activity, this month, will be Trunk or Treat and a Halloween parade and party on Friday, October 28th.
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Grace Place Registration
Our Grace Place preschool is still accepting registrations for the 2022-2023 school year. For more information, please email the Grace Place Director or phone 609-268-2756.
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Advent Family Night
Sunday, November 27th
At 4:30 PM
Save The Date!
We are beginning the Advent season with a family night of fun, crafts, and light refreshments. We will be working together to create a Christmas decoration that you will treasure for years to come. Be sure to check out the display in the back of the church in the beginning of November and sign up for the craft of your choice.
We are also asking everyone to bring 4 dozen home made cookies (No nuts please!). 2 dozen will be served as refreshments and 2 dozen will be packed for our shut in members, and will be delivered to them throughout the holidays.
Please mark your calendar and save the date.
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Virtua Volunteer
Lay Chaplain Aides
Virtua Health has a program to have lay persons participate in its Chaplain Ministry to give comfort and encouragement to their patients. There is a need for Chaplain Aides at various Virtua Hospitals. Chaplain Aides can volunteer to donate 2 to 4 hours each week to visit patients offering them friendship and spiritual comfort. There is a 2 day training course for all new volunteers. The dates are Monday, November 14th and Monday, November 21st. Classes meet from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information about this program, contact Chaplain Marge McGinley by phone, 609-914-6365, or by email, mmcginley@virtua.org
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Ongoing Collection For
The Christian Caring Center
And
Bridge Of Peace
Please drop off your items for both the Christian Caring Center and Bridge Of Peace into the appropriate shopping cart located in the church entry hallway. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Helping Hands Ministry
Wednesday, October 26th,
At 9:30 AM
(For The Christian Caring Center)
Helping Hands, is a monthly ministry to make sandwiches for the homeless served by Christian Caring Center. It meets the last Wednesday of each month. We form an assembly line and make over 200 sandwiches in an hour. Jobs are easy – putting meat and cheese in a roll, placing sandwiches in a baggie, counting the sandwiches, and putting them in a grocery bag. Everyone gets a small, easy task and a lot gets done quickly while we share some time together. We keep everyone safe by wearing gloves and masks, spacing ourselves, and venting the room. All are invited to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Photos From Our September Helping Hands:
Top Row L: Kirsten Granfors, Sue Dreisbach, Harry Granfors, and Joan Molnar
Top Row R: Janell Reich, Carol Vernon, Sara King, and Janice Jones
Second Row L: Bettie Lohman, Barbara Ma, and Carol Vernon
Second Row R: 196 Sandwiches!
Bottom Row: Jim Ernst with a carload of sandwiches ready to be delivered.
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Annual Thankgiving Basket Collection
For
The Christian Caring Center
October 22nd Through November 13th
Our tradition of providing a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner to those families being helped by the Christian Caring Center will continue this year. Items needed include (cans with pop tops, please):
Acme Gift Cards (For Purchasing Turkeys)
Stuffing
Instant Potatoes
Juice
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Cereal
Healthy Snacks
Desserts
Please place your food items in a bag or box labeled, "Thanksgiving Dinner," and place it on the left side of the church entryway. Your gift cards should be placed into a "dropbox" that will be located near the Sancturay entrance. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
If you have any questions about donations for the dinner, please contact Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
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Dinner For
Bridge Of Peace
Tuesday, November 1st
Lord Of Life will provide a dinner for Bridge Of Peace on Tuesday, November 1st. We will be serving tacos. To do this, we will need monetary donations or food donations of tacos, flour tortillas, chop meat, shredded cheese, etc. Please let Barbara Wagner know if you can help in anyway. A link to Barbara’s email is below.
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
MORE stands for Modular Organic Regenerative Environments. The group is 100% funded by recycled athletic shoes, keeping them out of landfills. Donated shoes are sold to participating vendors in developing countries. Proceeds regenerate forests and jump start small farming co-ops in needy regions. This creates retail jobs while stimulating free enterprise. MORE provides basic supplies, tools, seeds (fruit-bearing mango, papaya, avocado and income producing mahogany), and agroforestry training to poor farming families, school children and rural villages.
You can contribute your used sneakers or athletic shoes by placing them in the collection box located in the church entryway. Please sneaker-type used footware only, no dress or other shoes.
To learn more about the organization, click on the link below.
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Walk For The Cure
Lord Of Life has entered a team in the annual Ocean City Making Strides Walk To End Breast Cancer. Please help! Every dollar counts. LOL’s Team has a Wall Of Hope in Fellowship Hall where you may honor friends and family affected by breast cancer by making any donation to have their name placed on the team flag. The flag will be proudly carried by us during the 5K walk on Sunday, October 9th. You may also click on the link below to either join our team or support it by making a tax deductible online donation. Last year our team “finished” in 23rd place, out of 102 teams that participated, by raising $1,057. We are determined to top that mark this year. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Help For Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia (CHOP)
The Mc Michael family is supporting CHOP by collecting various items. Here is a message from Maureen and John:
Throughout this past year, our family spent a lot of time at CHOP and they were absolutely wonderful. We wanted to give back to them by collecting items for their Child Life program. Child Life helps kids feel at ease while in the ER or during their visit by bringing them card games, slime, toys, activity books, crayons, fidget toys, stress balls, etc. (See the image below.)
If you would like to help us with this collection, we would greatly appreciate it! We will be collecting through the end of October and then we will bring everything in to donate! Please bring items to the box in the Narthex at Lord of Life. Thank you for your support!
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Haiti Update
From
Penny Miller
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I am happy to report that Hope Alive Clinic in Haiti continues to see patients daily. Approximately 500 patients a month are seen. Solace Center for malnourished babies also keeps providing much needed care to these medically fragile children.
The Sewing Academy also continues. They have started the eleventh year teaching young women to sew.
Those of you who are aware of the political atmosphere in Haiti, know that it is dangerous to walk the streets due to gang violence. The gangs have taken over towns, villages, and even the police force. There have been times when students could not get to our school because it was too dangerous. Yet they do not give in or give up on the opportunity to attend school and learn a trade.
I am in touch with the administrator of the school monthly and given an update of attendance and supplies. I collect sewing notions and sewing machines here in the US and ship to them twice a year. Each student is given a sewing kit with scissors, needles, pins, pencils and a notebook. Thread and zippers are also needed. If you have the desire to donate any of these items, please leave them in a bag with my name on it in the kitchen. Every thimble or spool of thread helps improve the life of a young woman in Haiti.
God’s Peace,
Penny Miller
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Hope Alive Video
Here is a recent video for all to watch from Hope Alive Clinic Ministries. It highlights what your generous contributions have accomplished.
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Women's Retreat
Cross Roads will hold a Women's Retreat on the weekend of Friday, October 21st through Sunday, October 23rd at their facility in Port Murray, NJ. For details and registration, click on the link provided below.
For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual session is available and will be held on Friday, October 21st from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Use the link below to register and to get more information.
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Wednesdays Away
If you are looking for a time of spiritual renewal, the Cross Roads staff will, once again, offer an opportunity throughout the year with their Wednesdays Away program. Our time together includes prayer and conversation, led by a spiritual director and focusing on a different spiritual practice or theme each month. These retreats are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. Attend one or attend all—and be sure to invite friends to join you.
We are excited to share that we will return to offering in-person gatherings for the 2022-2023 season. Each retreat will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in person at Cross Roads (check-in will begin at 9:30 AM). The cost is $50 per in-person gathering (includes lunch). Out of love for our community and in response to the current pandemic, we have established the following protocols for the in-person Wednesdays Away sessions: participants must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination as well as negative results from a COVID test taken within 72 hours of the event date. For more information and to register, click on the link below.
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National Lutheran Choir
Announces Programs
For 2022-2023
Season passes, subscriptions, and tickets are available for the National Lutheran Choir's 37th season! This year, we are celebrating the choir's "Second Generation" with Artistic Director David Cherwien, who will be retiring at the end of the season.
"This season we invite you to join us as we acknowledge that the choir of yesterday and today will carry on for generations to come. As our lives change so does our understanding of God. But one thing is certain: God does not change. Whether you can attend our events live or virtually, we have many experiences in store for you this season."
Artistic Director David Cherwien
To learn more about this season's offerings, click on the link below.
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Join Our Teller Team!
We are looking to increase our Teller Team membership. The Tellers count the weekly contributions on Sunday mornings. The more teams we have the fewer the times our teams need to be present for the Sunday work sessions. We currently have 3 Teller Teams and we would like to operate with 4 Teller Teams. Training will be done prior to an assignment. If you can help with this vital and necessary task, please contact the church Financial Secretary, Carol Ebersberger. A link to her email is below.
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Continuing Your Contributions |
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Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Offerings are being collected at all church services. If you are still not attending services at our church building, your contribution can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088). Both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place for all to use. (More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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October Birthdays
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: Armando Dennis, Carl Mattson, Wallace Pickard, Robbie Sunbury
Oct. 7: Tracy DeCristofaro, Bill Dreisbach, Amanda Leighton, and Ralph Schwab
Oct. 8: Michele Ingrao
Oct. 9: William Reich
Oct. 11: William Rudderow, Jr.
Oct. 12: Robert Barnes
Oct. 13: Joan Roberts
Oct. 14: Ryan Brown, Tammy Miller, and Jennifer Strobl
Oct. 16: Emily Grosser
Oct. 17: Rita Bergerson, Andrew Cosper, and Edmund Vernier
Oct. 18: Mary Roppoli
Oct. 19: Bruce Bunning and Leo Michaleski
Oct. 20: Luke Godfrey, Lucia Hourihan, Quinlyn Moll, and Allison Safier
Oct. 23: Katarina Humphreys and Gail Sibert
Oct. 24: Nancy DiYenno, Michael Safier, and Ryan Safier
Oct. 25: Sean McMichael
Oct. 27: Sheri Perkins and Marilyn Swing
Oct. 28: Maddox Kermoade and 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: Anne Marie & Javier Morales
Oct. 11: Kim & Carl Mattson (Celebrating 25 years!)
Oct. 14: Nancy & Libero DeAngelis
Oct. 20: Joyce & Bill Schwab
Oct. 21: Joan & Paul Molnar 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. 3: Kim Grantner
Oct. 5: Carolyn Cuviello
Oct. 6: Francesca Mazzotta
Oct. 7: Grace Michaleski
Oct. 8: Jake Miller
Oct. 9: Meghan Safier
Oct. 10: Dave Curl, Kristina Haugland, and Devon Jervis
Oct. 13: Rocco DeAngelis and Keith Lerner
Oct. 14: Priscilla Faucett
Oct. 15: Devon Borkowski and Dante DeCristofaro
Oct. 17: Tina Leach
Oct. 18: Ralph Schwab and Alexander Tomlinson
Oct. 20: Jaklyn Kronenberger, Carly Rohner, and Johanna Strobl
Oct. 21: Tyler Heinrich and Zachary Tomlinson
Oct. 22: Madison Pummer
Oct. 23: Luciano Mazzotta
Oct. 25: Ed Hourihan and Craig Schmauder
Oct. 27: Rita Bergerson
Oct. 28: Christopher Willitts and Madison Willitts
Oct. 29: Lydia Ehrlinger
Oct. 30: Michael Godfrey
Oct. 31: Doug Heinold and Lucia Hourihan
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From The Editor:
LifeLines Ending Song:
Folliott S. Pierpoint (1835-1917) was 29 at the time he wrote this hymn. He was mesmerized by the beauty of the countryside that surrounded him. The words first appeared in 1864 in a book of Eucharistic Hymns and Poems entitled "Lyra Eucharistica, Hymns and Verses on The Holy Communion, Ancient and Modern, with other Poems.” It was written as a Eucharistic hymn - hence the title of "The Sacrifice of Praise.” The text was modified by the publishers of "Hymns Ancient and Modern" for the 1916 Hymnbook, so it could serve as a more general hymn. The tune, of which we are familiar, was written by Conrad Kocher in 1838. It was also used for William Chatterton Dix’s Christmas carol, “As With Gladness Men Of Old.” The hymn is in our ELW as #879. It credits all three men for its creation: Text by Pierpoint, Music by Kocher, and Tune title by Dix.
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"Christ, our God, to thee we raise, this our sacrifice of praise."
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