Happenings At Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where Everybody is Somebody
...and Jesus is Lord!"
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"For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, the one who is righteous will live by faith."
Romans 1:17 NRSV
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Issue Of: October 15, 2021
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Church Reformation Day And
Reformation Sunday, October 31st
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Saturday, October 23rd
5:00PM
RSVP By Tuesday,
October 19th
Pastor Wendolyn's Installation will be held at the Saturday 5:00 PM church service on October 23rd. Bishop Tracie Bartholomew will be presiding, and Pastor Matt Cimorelli will preach the sermon. Following the service, attendees are invited to join us for a light meal in Fellowship Hall. If you plan to attend the reception, please email Lu Hourihan with the number of persons in your group by the end of the day, Tuesday, October 19th or sign up on sheet provided at the church on the easel in the Narthex before this date. We need to adequately prepare for the meal so please observe the date deadline. Use the link below to RSVP Lu.
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Lord Of Life
Trunk Or Treat
Sunday, October 31st
11:00 AM - Noon
Decorate the trunk of your car and bring treats or gifts to hand out. RSVP by email to Lu Hourihan. Use the link provided below. EVERYONE is welcome to decorate your car trunk, and fill it with treats (For example, Pastor will put spiders in her VW "Bug" but give out insect-free chocolates.) Tell all the families you know to bring their kids (in costume if they can) and receive love and sugar!
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Evening Bible Study:
1st And 3rd Week Of Each Month
Monday And Tuesday Evening Sessions
And
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. It is also provided below:
Specific dates for upcoming sessions are:
- 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
Come join us for BFF on Sundays during our 10:00 AM service. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend. Our schedule of lessons is listed below:
October 17 - 2 Kings 2:1-18
October 24 - Heroes Unmasked: A Halloween Event
October 31 - Joshua 10:12-15
November 7 - Judges 6:33-40
November 14 - Genesis 22:1-18
November 21- Harvest God’s Love: A Celebration of Thanks
BFF Volunteers Welcome!
We are looking for volunteers to help with our BFF program. If you are an adult or older youth and willing to help, please reach out to Breanne.
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Special BFF Event!
Heros Unmasked
Sunday, October 24th, At 10:00 AM
Bible Heros as you never thought of before. Be there!
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Breakfast Club
Grades 5 & 6
Sundays At 9:15 AM
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Your Youth Group
4:00-6:00 PM
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 15th Update From Janell Reich
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Veterans Thank You Rock Painting
Today!
Friday, October 15th At 10:00 AM
Beth Gephart from Lutheran Social Ministries needs help making gifts for Veterans for Veteran's day. We will gather in Fellowship Hall to paint rocks with patriotic messages or colors. She will bring all the supplies and simple instructions. This is an easy project, but will go a long way in showing support to our Vets!
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LOL Outreach Program At Cambridge
Our recorded program for October, "Peace Be With You," is now available on the Lord of Life YouTube website. Our next recording, "Give Thanks," 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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People Enjoying People (PEP)
Guest Speaker
Thursday, October 21st, 1:00 PM
Our next PEP gathering will take place at the church on Thursday, October 21st at 1:00 PM. We are not able to have an inside meal, but we CAN host a speaker and have a time of fellowship. We will have Sue Witty, a chaplain, and possibly one of her co-workers join us. They will tell us about their work with Compassus Hospice, some of the people they have met, and what their stories can teach us about our own lives.
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Devotion And Walk
Monday, October 25th
At 9:30 AM
Long Bridge Park
895 Deacon Rd., Hainesport, NJ
Come join us for a lovely fall walk and bring a friend! Long Bridge is a forested sanctuary along the Rancocas Creek with upland and lowland forests, a freshwater pond and wetlands, tidal marshland, Rancocas Creek shoreline, and meadows. The plan is for the group to meet at Long Bridge at 9:30 AM, however, if anyone wishes to meet at the church and car pool from there, please contact Janell.
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Christian Caring Delivery
Wednesday, October 27th
The next delivery of donated items will take place on Wednesday, October 27th. Dave Curl has volunteered to assist with this delivery. Thank you Dave!
They can use canned goods, can openers, personal care products, winter clothes, and household supplies.
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Diversity Discussion
Thursday, October 28th
The next meeting will be at the church on Thursday, October 28th.
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Photos From Previous Events
Time For Talents
Friday, October 1st
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, September 27th
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, October 6th:
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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.)
Friday, November 5th: Time For Talents
November Lunch Bunch (Date TBA): We will be meeting at the new Whole Hog BBQ restaurant location on Main Street, Medford. They have ample parking and an outdoor seating area.
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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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Our children had a special visit from the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Department last week. They got to see two fire trucks and the special equipment used in fire fighting. They were also taught about fire prevention and safety. Thank you IMVFD for being with us!
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.
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Thank You!
Thanks to everyone who helped Lord Of Life’s team achieve our goal! Cookie bakers, cookie monsters, and donors helped us exceed our goal of $1,000. The total raised to help in the fight against breast cancer was $1057! The rain held off on Sunday. Christine, Noah, and Abigail Bencivengo, and Ed and Lu Hourihan met at Wonderland pier in Ocean City to walk together. This year there was a 2 mile marker for those who did not want to traverse the narrow part of the boardwalk included in the 5K walk. Thanks again to all who helped save lives from breast cancer!
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Fall Cleanup Day
Tomorrow!
Volunteers Needed!
A Message From Keith Lerner,
Grounds And Cleanup Coordinator
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Fall Cleanup Day will be held tomorrow, 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, tomorrow. 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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Thanksgiving Food Drive
For The
Christian Caring Center
Beginning, Saturday, October 23rd
Food for Christian Caring Center Thanksgiving Baskets will be collected from Saturday, October 23rd through Sunday, November 14th. Items will be delivered on Monday, November 15th. Items needed include: Acme gift cards (for Turkey), stuffing, instant potatoes, juice, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, cereal, healthy snacks, desserts. For cans, pop tops are preferred - or add a can opener to the bag! Please contact Janell Reich if you have any questions.
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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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Contribution Statements
Contribution Statements covering the time period of January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 have been mailed to all. Please contact Financial Secretary, Carol Ebersberger if you have any questions. A link to her email is below.
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Additonal Events In October
Bridge Of Peace and Christian Caring Center: Collections are ongoing. Thank you for your support!
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
November 3rd:
"What My Grandmothers Taught Me"
Our next monthly spiritual renewal Wednesdays Away program will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd. In the spirit of All Saints Day, we will celebrate the legacy of our grandmothers and how their stories have shaped our lives.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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Upcoming Retreats
Save The Dates:
Young Adult Retreat - January 7 - 9, 2022
Elementary Retreat - February 11 - 13, 2022
Middle School Retreat - March 11 - 13, 2022
High School Retreat - April 29 - May 1, 2022
Opening Day: A Work Day for All Ages - May 21, 2022
Registration for our Winter and Spring retreats will open soon! Be sure to check back on our website and follow us on social media to get all the updates.
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Summer Staff Applications
Are Now Open!
It's never too early to start thinking about summer. and applications for the Cross Roads Summer Staff are now live! Join our dedicated camp staff in making a difference for children who come to Cross Roads to find adventure and a sense of belonging. Besides changing their lives, you’ll change your own. You’ll cultivate leadership skills, get back in touch with nature, grow in your faith, and develop deep connections with our staff family.
Summer camp positions run from early June through late August 2022. Visit our website for more information and to apply. You can also download a flyer to share with young adults in your community who are looking for a life-changing summer job.
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Cell Phone Apps Available
Cell phone apps for both the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America and the New Jersey Synod are available for your cell phone. Visit your App Store to get the free download.
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Burlington County Offering
Booster Vaccinations
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. Burlington County will offer the vaccination at its regular vaccine clinics across the county. No appointments are needed at the clinics. Click on the link below for locations and times of the County Clinics.
For state-wide locations of booster vaccination sites, use the link 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 envelopes 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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During the last quarter of the year, the Amazon Smile Program has contributed $77.47 to Lord Of Life. For those who purchase items using Amazon Smile and designate Lord Of Life as your charity, the church will receive one-half of one percent of your purchase value as a donation. To date, our church has received a total of $1,571.89 from Amazon.
There is no cost to you if you participate in this program. To sign up, click on the link below and follow the instructions provided.
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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
Nov. 1: Tom Larson and Anna Yannessa
Nov. 2: Wesley Evans
Nov. 3: Malin Jasinski and Erin Welling
Nov. 4: Katelyn Pummer
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Oct. 20: Joyce & Bill Schwab
Oct. 21: Joan & Paul Molnar and Renee & Joseph Thomas
Oct. 24: Heather & Ting Cosper
Oct. 26: Tracy & Todd Sander (Celebrating 30 years!)
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Oct. 15: Devon Borkowski and Dante DeCristofaro
Oct. 17: Tina Leach
Oct. 18: Ralph Schwab
Oct. 20: Jaklyn Kronenberger, Carly Rohner, and Johanna Strobl
Oct. 21: Kevin Curl and Tyler Heinrich
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
Nov. 1: Emily Miller
Nov: 2: Dan Rink and Paul Rogers
Nov. 3: Kirsten Granfors
Nov. 4: Sheri Perkins
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From The Editors:
LifeLines Ending Song:
In our ELCA Church Calendar, Reformation Day occurs each year on October 31st. Reformation Sunday would be the nearest Sunday prior to or on that date. This year, they coincide. Here is the memorable hymn by Martin Luther for our ending song. It is ELW Hymn #504. Sing along!
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"The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Psalm 18:2 NRSV
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Next LifeLines:
The next issue of LifeLines will be published on Friday, November 5th.
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