LifeLines

Happenings At

Lord Of Life Lutheran Church

"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"

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Season Of:

~~Easter~~

Issue Of: April 1, 2024

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay."

Matthew 28:5-6 (NRSV)

Coffee Hour Fellowship

Every Sunday

Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday following the 9:30 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!

From The Pastor's Desk:

LIVING A

RESURRECTED LIFE

1Peter 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

I hope your Lenten journey was blessed as we explored the ways we find joy in following our Lord Jesus to the cross, and to his resurrected life - which we share in our baptism. Easter, our high holy day in the Christian faith, has come…and not really gone. Every Sunday worship is considered an Easter worship, and we consider ourselves to be Easter people. We live in the hope of the resurrection, and experience the power of that hope daily as we love and serve the world. 

Easter. When you check Scripture you will not find the word anywhere. It’s a word that points to springtime, which the ancient church took on to remind us that as we see the reawakening of nature and new life everywhere, so also we find our faith renewed and filled with new life in Christ. The word resurrection, however, is found 65 times in the New Testament. An important event! My favorite is the quote above from Peter, a witness to the resurrection of Jesus - and to the living hope we have in Christ. Just look at the words! Great mercy. New birth. Living hope! This is the promise of Easter, the gift of our baptism, our hope for the future always. These things we possess as an everlasting inheritance from our Heavenly Father - and we are called to pass the gift on. Faith. 

As we look ahead to Pentecost, we will do exactly that in many ways. Like a handful of scheduled baptisms upcoming. First Holy Communion is just around the corner, teaching children about the means of grace, and fulfilling baptismal promises. Confirmation is upcoming as well, as young people embrace faith as their own, and take up for themselves their baptismal vows.

These, and many more, are signs of life in the church! The Body Of Christ with a new birth and a living hope - and yes, living a resurrected life!

May God’s richest blessings be yours!

Pastor Barry

Contact Information For Interim Pastor Barry Scott

For general inquiries or pastoral emergencies when the church office is open, please call the church office: 609-268-0262.

For pastoral emergencies when the church office is closed, please call: 937-243-2777.

To email Pastor, please use: pastor@lordlife.us

Holy Humor Service Weekend

Saturday, April 6th, At 5:00 PM

And

Sunday, April 7th, At 9:30 AM

Many American churches observe an old Easter custom begun by the early Greek Christians which is called, "Bright Sunday" or "Holy Humor Sunday." These special celebrations are on the Sunday after Easter. For centuries in all Christian faith traditions, the week following Easter Sunday was observed by the faithful as "days of joy and laughter" with parties and picnics to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Lord Of Life will be a part of this tradition this coming weekend. Join us at one of our special church services on either Saturday, April 6th or Sunday, April 7th.

Earth Day Weekend Services

Saturday, April 20th, At 5:00 PM

Sunday, April 21st, At 9:30 AM

Earth Day falls on April 22nd each year. Both church services this weekend will have an Earth Day theme as we thank God for our planet's bounty and beauty as well seeking ways to keep the earth as pristine as possible..

In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22nd, check out the Recycling Update article that appears in this LifeLines issue.

“Bible Characters Come Alive”

Study Begins Wednesday, April 10th

10:00 AM At Church

A Message From David Dugan, Bible Study Leader:

Inspired by Pastor Carl Joecks’ popular monologues, (I vividly remember his story about Pilate!), this series features original compositions designed to help bring Bible characters alive. The story of Jesus concentrates on his being everyone’s favorite dinner guest. The story of Solomon has him in a court room hearing where, as judge, he uses his great wisdom to resolve a child custody dispute. The story of Naomi becomes a bed-time session where Mary interacts with young Jesus (who would rather hear about David and Goliath!). Each story begins with a relevant passage of Scripture and is followed by some thought-provoking discussion questions.

Come join Pastor Barry and me on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM at the church beginning Wednesday, April 10th.

Some Additional Information:

The study will include six sessions on consecutive Wednesdays at 10:00 AM at Lord of Life beginning April 10th. There will not be any ZOOM sessions. At each session, attendees will be given copies of that week's story (or stories) with discussion questions. Here are the topics, with the Bible reading references so that you can read the passages in advance:

April 10th:

Naomi - Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-21

Mary - Luke 1:26-55, Job 2:11-13

April 17th:

Solomon - I Kings 3:16-28

Judas - Matthew 27:1-10

April 24th:

Jesus - Luke 14:1-24

May 1st:

Mary Magdalene - John 20:1-18

May 8th:

The Rich Young Man - Mark 10:17-31

Hagar - Genesis 16:1-15

May 15th:

Joseph (New Testiment) - Matthew 1:18-25, 2:13-23

Barnabas - Acts 9:23-30 and Romans 12:3-8

Application Forms:

Must Be In By

May 1st

Letters have been mailed out to church member households in which there are either high school seniors or have students presently in college informing them of the scholarship that is now available from Lord of Life. Application forms are available at the church, and printable application forms can be found on our Lord of Life website (click on "Scholarship Opportunities" listed under "Ministries"). A link to the application form is below. All applications MUST BE in by May 1st; no exceptions are permitted!. The student will be informed by June 1st if they will or will not be a recipient this year. All students can apply each year they are in school, however, they must be a member of Lord of Life to be eligible.

If you have any questions, get in touch with Barbara Wagner. A link to her email is below.

For An Application Form And More Information - Click Here

To Email Barbara - Click Here

2024 Vacation

Bible School

New Dates To Be Announced!

All God's Creatures

Due to the conflict in dates with our Mission Trip, Vacation Bible School dates that were previously announced will be changed. The new dates will be told to all during our church services, in the weekly emails, and in future LifeLines issues.

This year's theme is, "All God's Creatures." Children ages Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 are invited to attend. There will be separate programs for Pre-K through Grade 1 and Grades 2 through Grade 4. The cost to enroll children is $5 per child, and registration is now underway.

We are always looking for volunteers, and anyone willing to volunteer can contact Breanne for training information and times.

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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship

(Age 3 - 4th Grade)

All children ages 3 to 4th grade are invited to join us at Bible, Faith, & Fellowship. Children will attend the first part of our Sunday morning 9:30 AM. Following the children's sermon, the group will leave the Sanctuary for Christian learning and other BFF activities. Friends are always welcome!

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Can You Help With Singing During The Children's Message?

If any adults would like to help lead our children during the Children's Message on Sunday mornings, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every week, but any help would be appreciated. Here is a list of the songs that will be used in April:

7th - Ho-Ho-Ho-Hosanna!

14th – He’s Got the Whole World (with our Ohana Ukuleles accompaning)

21st - Hallelu Hallelu Hallelu Hallelujah, Praise Ye the Lord

28th - He’s Got the Whole World

To Email Janell - Click Here

To Email Sue - Click Here

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Confirmation Class

Sunday, April 14th, At 4:00 PM

And

Saturday, April 27th, At 9:30 AM

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First Holy Communion Instruction Class

Saturday, April 27th, From 9:30 AM To 12:00 Noon

And

Saturday, May 4th, From 9:30 AM To 12:00 Noon

All children in the 2nd grade and older children who have not received their First Communion are welcome to participate in these classes. First Holy Communion will be received by the students on Sunday, May 5th during the 9:30 AM church service.

Nursery Volunteers

Sign Up

On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 9:30 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 by contacting Breanne.

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.

To Email Breanne - Click Here

Confirmation

Students And Angels Dinner

Saturday, April 13th, At 6:00 PM

All Are Invited!

Confirmation Students and Angels are invited to meet each other, share dinner, and a fun time together in Fellowship Hall. Coaches, families and congregation members are invited, too. If attending, please sign up on the sheets posted to Narthex bulletin board. Include the number of attendees in your group, what food you plan to bring, and if you can help with set up or clean up.

Please contact Janell Reich if you have any questions.

To Email Janell - Click Here

Wiley Ministry

Thursday, April 4th,

At 10:00 AM

On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. For April, we will have a Easter theme. If you would like to participate by either singing, playing an instrument, doing a scripture reading, handing out song sheets, or just being there to greet the residents, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every month. Please consider joining us to bring joy to Wiley!

Let Sue Dreisbach know if you are planning to be with us. We may be restricted as to the numbers of visitors that are permitted. Also, the use of masks will depend on their status. They may or may not be needed.

To Email Sue - Click Here

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Time For Talents

Friday, April 5th,

At 10:00 AM

Join us for a time of creativity and fellowship! This month we will be working on two projects. We'll continue with watercolor painting projects and also do needle work for The Seamen's Church Institute. Founded in 1834, the Seamen’s Church Institute promotes the safety, dignity, and improved working environment for those serving in North American and international maritime communities through pastoral care, training, advocacy, and thought leadership. Click on the link below to view what the completed project looks like and to learn more about Seamen's Church Institute.

For More Information - Click Here

All are welcome to join us! You can also bring your own project. Friends are always welcome.



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Book Club

Tuesday, April 9th,

At 1:00 PM

The Island of Sea Women

By Lisa See

This historical fiction novel is set on a Korean island in the 1930’s-1940’s. It tells the story of a friendship lost and found and a very unique matriarchal community of fierce women that do deep sea diving while their husbands stay home and run the households.

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Evening Book Club?

Is anyone interested in having a Book Club meet in the evening hours? If these is enough interest, we can set one up. Please contact Janell if you would like to have this group started.

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Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, April 17th,

At 12:30 PM

Mi Casa Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant

1820 US- Rt. 206, Southampton Township

The April Lunch Bunch meal will be held at Mi Casa Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant which is diagonally across the road from the Post Office and just north of Haas Excavating. Come, and enjoy some wonderful food and fellowship. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends! A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. A link to their menu is below.

To View The Menu - Click Here

Contact Barbara Wagner if you have any questions. A link to her email is below.

To Email Barbara - Click Here

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People Enjoying People

(PEP)

Wednesday, April 25th, At 12:00 Noon

Holy Humor!

It’s an Easter Season Celebration! Come and enjoy a time of laughter and food. We’ll celebrate with humor because God played a joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the dead. Bring your favorite funny pictures, puns, jokes and stories. Please sign up on the sheet posted on the Narthex bulletin board if you are attending and the food you will bring.

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Devotion And Walk

Tuesday, April 30th,

At 1:30 PM

Willingboro Lakes County Park

(Weather Permitting!)

Join us for a brief devotion and picturesque walk. Experience this 1.7-mile loop trail around a lovely lake.The park has a reputation for being clean and well maintained. Generally considered an easy route, it takes about 32 minutes to complete. Facilities include restrooms and picnic areas.

Directions: From Route 70 in Medford, take Hartford Road north toward Willingboro. When you reach Route 130, turn right and head north. Go about 1 mile and turn right on to Beverly Rancocas Road. The park entrance is immediately on your right. We will meet in the parking lot.

For information about the park and trails, click on the link below.

For More Information - Click Here



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Blanket Service Project:

Blankets Delivered!

Thanks to all who produced these beautiful lap robe blankets. Barbara Urban knitted the squares which others joined together. A delivery was made to the residents of Wiley on March 7th. They were joyfully received! (The photo below is of the thank you note to Lord of Life from the staff at Wiley.)

If you have questions as to how to get involved with this ministry, please contact Janell.

Messages From Sandy O'Neal,

Women's Ministry Coordinator

Suggestions?

Planning is underway for future Women's Ministry events. If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see this ministry do and possible events or get togethers, please email me, Sandy O'Neal. A link to my email is below.

To Email Sandy - Click Here

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Women's Ministry Email List

We are updating our email list to ensure all women at Lord of Life receive announcements and invitations for Women's Ministry events. Please email me to have your name added to our notifications mailing list. A link to my email is below.

To Email Sandy - Click Here

SPRING 2024 Cleanup Day Saturday, May 4th

Volunteers Needed!

A Message From Craig Baechler & Keith Lerner,

Property Care Ministry

Our Lord of Life Church Grounds spring Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday MAY 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30 AM. (No rain date) We are asking for all volunteers to meet us 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/blowing off leaves, trimming of shrubs and tree branches, etc, 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 Craig or Keith Know:

If you plan to help with our cleanup, please contact Keith or Craig to let them know you will be helping.

To Email Keith - Click Here

To Email Craig - Click Here 

We appreciate and thank you for any time you can spare to volunteer for this project!

"Stepping-stones To Health"At Lord Of Life:

Two New Opportunities

Announced!

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Community CPR Training

At Lord Of Life

April 28th, At 11:15 AM

(In Fellowship Hall)

The Stepping-Stones to Health Committee is sponsoring a basic CPR course with a certified instructor, Susan Hofmann, that will include information specific to adults, children, and infants related to hands on compression, chocking, and automated external defibrillators (AED). Though this course does not certify you in CPR, you will have the fundamentals related to providing supportive care to those in need during an emergency. A completion card will be provided for those who take this approximately two-hour course. If there is significant interest in a future course that will provide CPR certification, please let us know that you would like us to sponsor a certification course.

The cost is $35.00 per person. There is a 16-person cap on attendance for this class. You must be at least 13 years old to participate. Please sign-up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board.

If you have questions, contact Cynthia Tait in person, by phone (602-708-6997), or email (carussell1@comcast.net).

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Focus On Health Corner

Beginning in April, the Stepping-Stones to Health Committee has developed a new program to provide more information about important topics in health and illness. Using the monthly health/illness foci, we will offer a “Focus on Health Corner” in the Fellowship Hall. Each month the table will share information and resources on significant health issues that affect many in our community and beyond. April’s focus is on alcohol and autism awareness. Please let us know if there is a topic that you would like to be highlighted. The committee includes Lu and Ed Hourihan, Barbara Ma, Joan Molner, Janell Reich, and Cynthia Tait. (Spoiler alert, May’s foci include mental health and arthritis!)

"Stepping-stones To Health"

At Lord Of Life:

Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Program

Tuesday, April 9th, At 6:30 PM

And

Friday, April 26th, At 11:00 AM

Join us at our next program offering, Strong Bones and Balance Fitness, which meets in Fellowship Hall. This video class is open to all ages, with exercises that can be adjusted for nearly any ability level. Come as you are in comfortable clothes.

If you have questions, please get in touch with Cynthia Tait by email carussell1@comcast.net or phone 602-708-6997.

Quilt Ministry

Thursday, April 11th

At 10:00 AM

The next meeting of the Quilters will be on Thursday, April 11th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. We will be working on a variety of tasks such as sorting fabric, making quilt kits, and tying quilts.

If you are unable to be with us at our meetings and want to make quilts, kits are available in the Narthex on the quilting display table, and pre-cut batting pieces and backings can be found in the quilting closet in Fellowship Hall.

Bed Sheets!!!

Bed sheets make great backings for the quilts. You can use any size and cut them to the correct size as needed. We welcome donations of new or lightly used bed sheets. They can be dropped off on the quilting table or in the Fellowship Hall closet. Label them for “Quilting Ministry.” Thank you in advance!

Remember:

Quilt Ministry is open to everyone! There are many simple tasks that you can do. The only cost to join our group is your time!

There are simple jobs that anyone can do. They are:

Sort donated material.

Cut squares of material, pieces of batting or backing.

Put 48 squares together to make a kit.

Sew 48 squares together.

Pin a quilt top, batting, backing together.

Tie a quilt together.

Sew the edge of a quilt.

Gloria Brosious leads our group and will provide instruction. Hope to see you on the 11th!

To Email Gloria - Click Here

Grace Place Registration

For 2024-2025

Is Now Open

Registrations for next school year, which begins in September 2024, are now being accepted. Please contact the Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot, for information or to register your child. The phone number to call is 609-268-2756 and a link to her email is below.

To Email The Director - Click Here

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Grace Place Seeking New Treasurer

Term To Begin September 2024

Grace Place is seeking to have a new treasurer for the next school year. This is a volunteer position that someone from the congregation can fill. It is helpful for this church member to have a background in accounting and managing budgets, but it is not a requirement.

Here is the job description for Grace Place Treasurer: 

The Treasurer is responsible for keeping the financial records of the preschool program in order. They will look at income and expenses of the program and compare them to projected budgets. He or she is also responsible for approving checks needed for the program. They will need to attend one Grace Place Board meeting a month.

If you wish to be considered for this volunteer position, please contact Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot.

2024 Mission Trip Planned

Your Support Needed!

The Lord of Life Mission Trip for 2024 has been planned. We will be working with the organization Appalachia Service Project again. This year we are heading to Harlan county Kentucky, 635 miles away. So far, there are seven of us going on this project. We will be serving from July 27th to August 3rd. Look for the miles fundraiser coming soon ($5 per mile), and possibly other fundraisers. For those who have accounts with Thrivent, please consider obtaining a Thrivent gift card which will help cover a variety of expenses. Those were very useful last year and much appreciated.  

There is still room for anyone else interested to join our team and work with us in Kentucky. The cost for room and food is $375 per person. Payments can be made in installments due on April 15th, May 15th and June 15th or all at one time. Penny Miller is the contact person, and a link to her email is below.

To Email Penny - Click Here

Ice Cream Cruise

Save The Date!

Sunday, June 2nd

(Depart From Church At 10:45 AM)

For this year's annual Ice Cream Cruise, we will be going to Stewart's of Tuckerton (102 West Main Street, Tuckerton). It serves food as well as ice cream treats. The restaurant has both inside and outdoor seating. It is right beside Tuckerton Seaport and Museum, which offers great views of the inlet and a wonderful place to visit. Other details will be in the May and June LifeLines. All types of cars or truck can be used to join us on this fun outing!

Do Lutherans Make The Sign Of The Cross?

An increasing number of Lutherans trace the sign of the cross over their bodies from forehead to lower chest, then from shoulder to shoulder and back to the heart; and others trace a small cross on their foreheads. Making the sign of the cross is a remembrance of Baptism. 

The sign of the cross is used by the Orthodox, Roman Catholics, Lutherans, and Episcopalians, and is slowly increasing in use among mainline Protestants. It is also a remembrance of the death and resurrection of our Lord: the center of our faith. The sign of the cross is a treasured part of our heritage as Lutherans, because the practice was encouraged and used by Martin Luther himself. Luther made provisions for using the sign of the cross on at least three occasions.

• Holy Baptism
• Ordination
• Daily Prayer

The sign of the cross may be made at specific times during worship. The use of the word “may” is very intentional, as such a gesture is made freely and never by compulsion.

• Baptism
• Confession and Forgiveness
• Benediction (Blessing)
• Holy Communion
• Gospel 
• Nicene Creed

You can find out more about this and other worship related topics on the ELCA website: 

www.elca.org/Our-Work/Congregations-and-Synods/Worship

Ohana Ukuleles

There will be practice on Mondays, April 8th and April 22nd at 1:30 PM.

We plan to play at the 9:30 AM church service on Sunday, April 14th. New members are welcome. Please contact Janell Reich for more information.

To Email Janell - Click Here

Holy Eucharist Ministry

Any church member who is unable to be at our services and would like to receive Holy Communion at their home should contact either the church office (609-268-0262) or Penny Miller (609-726-1698). A time for a visit will then be planned.

Do You Have A Favorite Hymn Or Church Song?

Do you have a hymn or song that you would like to hear or sing at worship? 

Please reach out to Rick Krause and let him know by phone (856-287-5328) or by email using the link below.

To Email Rick - Click Here

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!

Needs List For

The Christian Caring Center

FOOD PANTRY:                                       

peanut butter & jelly

tuna

soups

instant potatoes

mac & cheese

cereal, breakfast bars, Nutri-Grain bars

juice

shelf milk

pasta & sauce

CLOTHING:

warm sweatshirts and sweatpants

jeans of all sizes, but especially waist sizes 32 to 36

sneakers

tee shirts

hygiene items (filled with small size items)

sleeping bags

SHELTERS:

twin Sheets

new comforters

gently used or new pots and pans

cleaning supplies (Dawn, bathroom cleaner, etc)

gently used or new towels & washcloths

zippered plastic sheet protectors for twin beds

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Christian Caring Center Newsletter

The link below will lead to the most current Christrian Caring Newsletter which is February 2024.

To Read The February 2024 Newsletter - Click Here



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Needs List For Bridge Of Peace Food Pantry

The food pantry at BOP could use several items that are currently in low supply. Here is the list of these groceries. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the church entryway.

Peanut Butter

Canned Tomato Sauce

Canned Fruit

Boxed Pasta

Boxed Macaroni And Cheese

Helping Hands Ministry

Wednesday, April 24th,

At 9:00 AM

(Sandwiches 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 about 200 sandwiches in an hour. Jobs are easy – putting meat and cheese on 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 Sue Dreisbach. A link to her email is below.

To Email Sue - Click Here

Update From Haiti

A Message From Penny Miller 

I continue to stay in touch with Libertin, the school administrator. He reports that when the students come to class, they are happy and do well. We still have 12 students who attend every week. He has reported to me that the students need sewing notions: items like needles, thimbles, seam rippers, small scissors, thread, etc. If you would like to help provide these items, please bring them to the church. Place your donation in a bag with my name on it, bring it to the church kitchen, and deposit it into the box labeled "Penny Miller - Haiti Sewing Notions." We will be shipping things to Haiti soon. 

The people of Haiti are warm and loving. They want to live in peace and provide for their families. Please keep them in your prayers. 

Yours in Christ, 

Penny Miller

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Hope Alive

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Here is a link to the lastest newsletter from Haiti.



To Read The Newsletter - Click Here

MORE Athletic Shoe Collection

MORE stands for Modular Organic Regenerative Environments. The group is 100% funded by recycling 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 footwear only, no dress or other shoes.

For Information About MORE - Click Here

UPCOMING EVENTS

AT CROSS ROADS

WEDNESDAYS AWAY

Once per month (please see the website for exact dates), this program is held. Wednesdays Away, is a time of spiritual renewal hosted by Cross Roads throughout the year. 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.

Learn more and register at: www.crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away/ 

OPEN HOUSES

Saturday, May 4th

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Saturday, June 8th

You are welcome to visit Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center for one of their open houses this spring! Learn all about summer and year-round opportunities. Take a tour of camp, hear stories about summer camp, ask questions of our staff, and finish with a delicious lunch in the dining hall.

These are especially great opportunities for families interested in sending their children to camp for the first time (or attending Family Camp together) or for retreat leaders interested in one of our many buildings that are open year-round. These tours start at 10:30 AM from the Lodge and conclude after lunch at noon. Please register by the Monday before the date attending.

Learn more and register at: https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/open-houses/

Recycling Update

All households in Burlington County recently received a publication in the mail titled "Burlington County Recycling Guide." It contains the latest information about the do's and don't of what to put into your curbside recycling container, how to dispose of hazardous household materials, and other interesting and useful information.

Lord of Life has participated in faithfully practicing recycling on our campus. We have curbside containers in the parking lot and a recycling can in the kitchen. Here are some do's and don'ts about what types of things can be recycled in these containers:

Plastic bottles and food containers with ONLY recycle numbers 1, 2, and 5.

No Styrofoam, plastic drinking glasses, lids, or loose plastic caps

Unsoiled paper and cardboard (cardboard boxes should be flattened). Very lightly soiled pizza boxes are now allowed.

No used paper plates, paper cups, paper towels, or napkins.

No shredded paper.

No paper frozen food packaging.

Glass bottles and jars.

No drinking glasses, ceramic containers/mugs, window pane glass. or metal jar lids.

Metal cans (Steel, aluminum, etc.).

No paint or aerosol cans.

Paper/"waxed" milk and juice cartons.

No plastic bags, film, or wrap.

All containers should be rinsed. There should be no food or liquids in any container.

No batteries, no hazardous waste, no electronic waste, and

no plastics with a 3, 4, 5, or 7 recycling number.

If you did not receive the publication or want to learn more about recycling in Burlington County, click on the link below.

For More Information - Click Here

Jersey Sound Chorus Concert

Saturday, April 6th, At 1:00 PM

The Jersey Sound Chorus, of which church member Nancy Curl is a singer, will present a concert at the Hope United Methodist Church, 700 Cooper Road, Voorhees, NJ. The cost of the tickets is $20 for adults and $15 for students. Children ages 12 and under are free.

Photos From March Events

At Lord Of Life

Time For Talents

Friday, March 8th

Several projects included making bird wind chimes, continental knitting, and painting watercolor birds were available. Photos show two of the completed bird chimes, Sara King working on her knitting, and Elle Brockington proudly displaying her watercolor painting.

Easter Egg Hunt

And Stories

Palm Sunday, March 24th

The church grounds were certainly "hopping" with excitement! Pastor shared Easter Bible stories, children hunted for candy filled Easter eggs, and the Easter Bunny was there to greet all, too!

Helping Hands

Wednesday,

March 27th

Our crew made sandwiches for the needywho are served by the Christian Caring Center. Pictured at right are: Bill and Cindy Keenan, Sheri Perkins, Keith Lerner, Joyce Harper, Sara King, Sue Dreisbach, Bonnie Rohner, Paul Horner, Barb Ma, Bettie Lehman, Carol Fucci and Joan Molnar.

April Birthdays

Apr. 1: Brett Reich

Apr. 4: Steve Bielec, Olivia Favilla, and Stella Friedman

Apr. 6: Marybeth Goldberg and Denise Sunbury

Apr. 7: William Andrews

Apr. 8: Penny Miller

Apr. 9: Joyce Harper, Todd Sander, and Sandi Smith

Apr. 10: Charles Ghegan, Jr.

Apr. 11: Debbie Chromeck

Apr. 12: Scott Rinck and Cynthia Tait

Apr. 13: Farrah Dennis

Apr. 14: Sarafina Barbella, Courtney Ghegan, and Lyndsey Millere

Apr. 15: Merle Brown and Jack Gordon

Apr. 18: James Ernst

Apr. 19: Rocco DeAngelis and Linda Nardi

Apr. 20: Nancy Curl

Apr. 24: Lisa Burke, Rebecca Christianson, and Christina Sunbury

Apr. 25: Tom Harbora and Rob Hollenbeck

Apr. 26: Cliff Dehoff, Tyler Heinrich, and Grace Ingrao

Apr. 27: Dante DeCristofaro, Joan Molnar, and Jim Wence

Apr. 28: Fran Bubeck, Judy Lerner, and Bob Sunbury

Apr. 30: Lanny Nairn

April Wedding Anniversaries

Apr. 13: Carol & Jim Ebersberger

Apr. 15: Joan & Jessie Roberts (Celebrating 57 years!)

Apr. 17: Linda & Craig Baechler (Celebrating 53 years!)

Apr. 19: Lynn & Jack Kronenberger

Apr. 24: Stacy & Chad Allen (Celebrating 20 years!)

Apr. 28: Janell & William Reich

April Baptismal Anniversaries

April: Amy Wilmot

Apr. 1: Peg Gibson, Wayne Mocci, and Joseph Thomas

Apr. 2: Joan Roberts

Apr. 4: Mike Chromeck and Roland Kucklinca

Apr. 6: Barbara Urban and Ellen Wilen

Apr. 7: Luke Leach and Grayson Pickard

Apr. 10: Gloria Brosious

Apr. 11: Linda Baechler and Kris Gordon

Apr. 12: Nicky Wolfer

Apr. 14: Jesse Roberts

Apr. 15: Nancy Cottingham and Vivian Hollenbeck

Apr. 16: Barbara Harbora, Alexandra Scheuermann, and

James Scheuermann

Apr. 23: Chris Kulina and Edmund Vernier

Apr. 25: Abigail Bencivengo, Noah Bencivengo, and Barbara Wagner

Apr. 29: Dick Schaeffer

Apr. 30: Larry Godfrey

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ELCA Bishop Elizabeth Eaton,

Easter Message:

The Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton offers to all of us her Easter greetings and message in this YouTube video.

To Hear The Message - Click Here

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Easter Greetings From The NJ Synod Bishop

Dear Friends,

“But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” Mark 16:7

These words are part of what we will hear on Easter Sunday, spoken by a young man, wearing a white robe, and sitting on the right side in an empty tomb. They are spoken to Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome as they come to tend to the dead body of their friend and teacher. These are not the only words spoken to those disciples that first morning, but they are words of a promise that continue to illustrate our life of faith in the risen Christ.

According to Mark, on that first Easter morning Jesus wasn’t waiting at the empty tomb, he was going on ahead. We hear a similar promise in John’s gospel when Jesus tells the disciples that he goes to prepare a place for them. We read that promise at many funerals.

What does it mean for us that Jesus goes on ahead? It means there is nowhere we can go where Jesus has not already been. There is nothing we can experience that Christ hasn’t already experienced. There is no circumstance in our lives beyond God’s understanding. This most certainly is good news!

As we prepare for Easter Sunday, hear the words spoken to you by a mysterious stranger in the tomb – Christ is going ahead of you, just as he promised. Because that’s true, we can face whatever happens today and tomorrow and the days after that.

Happy Easter, dear friends.

Bishop Tracie L. Bartholomew

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LifeLines Ending Song:

The link to this month's ending song was discoved by Rick Krause. It was performed by members of the Association Of Lutheran Church Musicians. Many musical instruments are played by members; there are handbells, and a full chorus of singers. What better way to rejoice at Easter with hearing this beloved, traditional hymn. Enjoy!

To Listen - Click Here

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