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Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
1 Winchester Court
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
609-268-0262
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Season Of:
Time After Pentecost
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 (NRSV)
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Worship With Us
Saturday Evening At 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning At 9:30 AM
Join us on either Saturday evening for our 5:00 PM Word, Song, and Sacrament service or Sunday morning for our 9:30 AM Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving service. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.
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Previous Sunday Services On YouTube
Our previous Sunday Worship Service videos are available on the Lord Of Life YouTube website. Links are below to both the Lord Of Life YouTube website and Facebook page.
View Church Service on YouTube - Click Here
Find Information On Facebook - Click Here
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Live-Stream Service On YouTube
Suspended Until Our Return To Sancturay
YouTube videos of our worship services will be suspended while we are holding worship services in the Fellowship Hall. The YouTube videos will resume when we return to the Sanctuary for worship.
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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!
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Summer Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour will be held on all Sundays following our 9:30 AM church service in the summer months, but no Host Groups will be assigned. Instead, you can sign up to bring a baked good and help out in Fellowship Hall during Coffee Hour. A sign-up sheet will be in Fellowship Hall at each Coffee Hour beginning June 1st.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Happy Independence Day!
As the 4th of July is upon us we celebrate the freedom and liberty we enjoy as a country, as spelled out in the Declaration of Independence. With these hard won gifts comes the responsibility to live out the ideals of that declaration for ourselves and for each other. On July 5/6th we will worship God, the giver of all good things, in special “Freedom in Christ” services. We are reminded of the hard won gifts we receive from Jesus - the freedom to live as God’s people, freed to love and serve our neighbors and the world. My thanks to Pastor Dave Stoner for stepping in that weekend! It will be his final time serving as supply, intending to enter fully into retirement afterward. Please congratulate him and wish him well for the future!
On that weekend we will continue to gather to worship in the Fellowship Hall as we await the installation of new air conditioning units in the sanctuary. The hope is the project will be completed by the end of July. Our first weekend in the Fellowship Hall was quite comfortable, intimate - and air conditioned! Thank you to the many generous folks who made contributions - above and beyond regular giving that support our ministries - to make the A/C project a reality.
Summer is traditionally a time of vacations and outdoor activities, and while it’s wonderful to travel and enjoy the warm weather - it’s also important to remain connected with our faith. VBS (Vacation Bible School) is just around the corner - July 14-17th - students and helpers are wanted and deeply appreciated! Worship gives us the opportunity to be reminded of God’s gracious gifts in creation - restoring our spirits, renewing our hope, and refreshing our souls. Every weekend our congregation gathers to receive God’s gifts, to connect with each other once again, and to support the mission of the church. All are vital - and your participation and financial gifts make our presence as the Body of Christ possible.
I hope to see you soon! May your summer, each and every day, be filled with God’s richest blessings!
Pastor Barry Scott
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All Church Services
In Fellowship Hall
Will Return To The Sanctuary After
New Air Conditioners Are Installed
On Saturday, June 21st, Fellowship Hall was first used for weekend worship services due to lack of air conditioning in the Sanctuary. We have a contractor hired to install new air conditioning units, but this will take several weeks. Once the task is completed, we will return to the Sanctuary for our services.
Coffee Hour Will Be Held Following Each Sunday Morning Service!
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Freedom In Christ Worship Services
Saturday And Sunday
July 5th And 6th
Lord of Life will recognize the blessings we have as Christians who live in America. Join us this weekend as we give thanks to God and celebrate our nation's 249th birthday.
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Cars And Coffee At Lord Of Life
Saturday, July 19th
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Show Your Vehicle! Come And See! Enjoy Some Coffee!
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Volunteers Needed!
We will need some help at the event with getting cars positioned for viewing, guiding visitors to park their cars, help with the coffee, and just a general presence if visitors need any assistance or have questions. If you can lend a hand, please contact Ed Hourihan, the event coordinator.
To Email Ed - Click Here
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Scholarship Sunday
July 20th
9:30 AM Service
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee is pleased to award four $1,000 scholarships for 2025. The recipients are: Vincent Gallagher, Meghan Safier, Ryan Safier, and Lindsey Millere. The awards presentation will be made by Pastor Barry at the 9:30 AM church service on Sunday, July 20th.
The Committee offers its sincere congratulations and best wishes to our recipients for a successful 2025-2026 school year!
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Christmas In July Weekend
July 26th & 27th
We're not sure if shepherds, sheep, or angels will be there, but we hope you will be! Celebrate Christmas In July at our special services this weekend.
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Trip To The Chocolatrium
Wednesday, July 30th
At 11:30 AM
"The Chocolate Lover With Lunch Tour"
If you enjoy eating chocolate, don't miss this event! We have arranged a tour, light lunch, and chocolate tasting at the Chocolatrium located at 575 NJ-Rt. 73 Bldg D, Suite 5, in Berlin.
The event begins with a tour of the facillity which includes learning about the history and making of chocolate. You will also be invited to taste different chocolate samples. A lunch will follow that features quiche and more gourmet chocolate containing treats.
The cost to attend the event is $46.92 per person. Please submit your payment to Janell Reich no later than July 20th. We need at least 10 people to hold the event.
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Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Baseball Game
Thursday, August 7th,
At 7:00 PM
Ticket Sales End July 20th
Lord of Life's annual outing to Faith and Family Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws will be held on Thursday, August 7th. Ticket sales will continue before Saturday evening and Sunday morning church services each weekend until July 19th and 20th. The cost of a ticket is $13. If paying by check, make checks payable to James Cuviello.
We have a block of seats reserved, and our group will be seated together. It is uncertain that additional tickets will be available, so get your tickets sooner rather than later. Ticket sales must end on the weekend of July 19th and 20th.
Contact Jim Cuviello if you have any questions.
To Email Jim - Click Here
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Lord Of Life
Summer Photo Contest
Are you traveling this summer or just staying in the local area? Either way, you can submit up to 5 photos per family to our LOL Photo Contest.
The contest is for members (any age!) to take pictures with the LOL logo during their summer activities and travels. Copies of the logo are on the sign-in table in the Narthex. Pictures can be submitted to Janell Reich (janellot@comcast.net) and should include the photographer's name and a description of the photo. Submissions are limited to 5 photos per family. The winner will be announced on Sunday, September 21st during the church service.
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The "Crew Cutters"
It's that time of year again when our lawn will need a weekly trim. Thanks to all of our members who have already signed up to help, but there are dates still open. If you are able to help out on one or more of them, contact Ed Hourihan who is the coordinator for our team.
Open Dates (Week Beginning Monday):
September 8, 15, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Equipment And Training Available:
Lord of Life has a riding and self-propelled push mower, and a battery powered line trimmer and blower which are used to do the lawn work. A training session can be arranged through Ed for anyone who would like one.
Thank You July Volunteers! (Week Beginning Monday):
7/7: John Schwarzmann
7/14: Tom Bettner
7/21: Tom Bettner
7/28: Jim Ebersberger
To Email Ed - Click Here
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Music Ministry "Notes"
From Director Rick Krause
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Lord Of Life In The News!
The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians recently gave a monetary grant to Lord of Life to help pay for the cost of getting our new organ placed and functional in our Sanctuary. They strongly felt that the story of how we were able to obtain this magnificent musical instrument would inspire other churches to do something similar. Obtaining the organ began with generous church member contributions, but the grant added helpful additional funds. They wanted to share our story in one of their publications, In Tempo. The article, written by Rick Krause, appeared in the latest issue of that newsletter. You can read it by clicking on the link below.
To Read The Article - Click Here
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Lutheran Summer Music
Now Through July 20th
Lutheran Summer Music is in its 43rd season and has free concerts for you to enjoy through July 20th. There are over 30 free concerts, recitals, and worship services for you to experience on-line. Highlights include the beloved Bach Cantata Eucharist, the Festival of Hymns, and the debut faculty organ recital. Festival Week, beginning on Monday, July 14th, features performances by the Festival Band, Orchestra, and Choir. To view the brochure which lists program events, click on the link below.
For A View Of The Brochure - Click Here
For their website, which has complete information and links to listen to their free programs, click on the link below.
To Access The Site - Click Here
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Hymn Suggestions
What is your favorite church hymn or song? Have you heard it recently? Now is the time to suggest it! Please contact me, Rick Krause, (3rick@lordlife.us), and let me know. I will try to incorporate it into our worship services in the near future.
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Lord Of Life Quilt Ministry:
Search For Material
Is On!
Our quilters have been busy sewing quilt squares together to make quilts, but they are running out of cloth to cut into quilt squares.
If anyone has scrap or unwanted pieces of cloth, please consider donating them to our Quilt Ministry. Any color or pattern is welcome. The cloth material must be larger than 11 inches by 11 inches and the type of material that would be appropriate for making into a quilt (cotton or cotton-polyester).
Backings for our quilts are also in need. Bed sheets of any size, both gently used or new work best for making our quilts.
If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Brosious. Thank you in advance for your donations!
To Email Gloria - Click Here
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No Quilt Ministry Meetings In
July And August
Due to the use of Fellowship Hall for church services, Quilt Ministry will not meet during the months of July and August.
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View The Church Directory
For the last several months, Lord of Life has been using a digital, on-line church pictorial directory. Many of our church members have installed the software on their home computers and cell phones to access it.
You can now also see it by clicking on the link below.
To View The Directory - Click Here
Please take a look at your listing in the directory. Did you notice that your photo or your family photo is missing or out of date? If so, you can send the church an updated photo that will be placed into this directory by sending an email to photos@lordlife.us containing the attachment of your photo. Remember that we are more interested in seeing your faces rather than beautiful background scenes!
Contact Tom Tait (856-725-2450 or tom.tait@comcast.net) if you would like more information, or would like to have this church photo directory installed onto your cell phone.
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New NJ Synod Bishop Elected
The current Pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham, NJ has been elected as the new Bishop of the New Jersey Synod. The Rev. Christa Compton will fill the post held by Bishop Tracey Bartholomew. The link below is to her profile as found on the Gloria Dei website.
To Read The Profile - Click Here
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Plastic Bag Recycling At Lord Of Life
Next time you are in Fellowship Hall, look for a large white box near the back outside doors. Above the box, you will see the sign pictured here. It explains what types of plastic bags, wrap, and film can be deposited into the box for recyling. These are some of the materials that cannot be placed in your curbside recyling containers. Our church is providing a way for you to recyle these plastic materials.
Click on the link to see a better picture of what types of plastic materials can be placed into the mesh bag.
To Learn More - Click Here
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A Note From Janell Reich:
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Book Exchange! There was quite a selection.
When the Book Exchange ends, most remaining books will be distributed between Baker Industries and the Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council. Lord of Life church friend, Linda Jagiela, works at both of these organizations and will take them there. The first organization helps former prisoners assimilate back into society and the second supports and houses the homeless. Linda will also place some of the books in a “book arc” that is part of the Camden Free Books Project. The location of the arc is outside a home for men.
Thank you, Linda, for sharing these books with those in need!
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Backpack
And
School Supplies
Collection For:
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Sunday, July 13th - Sunday, August 10th
During the summer, we will be collecting backpacks and school supplies to benefit Bridge of Peace and The Christian Caring Center. Please put your donated items in the labeled box found in the church entry. The collection will begin on Sunday, July 13th and end on Sunday, August 10th.
Here are some suggestions for school supplies:
Lunch kit, Water bottle, No. 2 Pencils, Erasers,
Pens, Colored pencils, Markers, Highlighters, Crayons,
Pencil case, Sharpener, Scissors, Glue sticks, All-purpose glue,
Ruler, Index cards, Construction paper, Note books,
Note book paper, Three ring binder, Composition books
Plastic folders, Book cover/ book sock, Calculator
Protractor, Graph paper , Three-hole punch, Post-its
Subject dividers, Copy paper, White out, Small tissue packs
Personal organizer/calendar, Hand sanitizers, Snack bars, Juice boxes
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Thank You Donors
And Volunteers!
During our June blood drive, 20 units of blood were collected which will help save the lives of others in need. Thanks to all who donated blood and to our church member volunteers who were assisting at the church during the drive. They are: Jim Cuviello, Sue Dreisbach, Ed Harding, and Bill Reich. Watch for an announcement in future LifeLines for our next blood drive.
Bill Dreisbach and Lu Hourihan
Blood Drive Coordinators
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Weekly Bible Study
Bible Study resumes on Wednesday, September 17th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall and at 7:00 PM on ZOOM. More information about signing-up and purchasing books will come later in the summer. ZOOM sign-in codes will be provided as well. Below is information about our fall Bible Study.
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Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times
By Adam Hamilton
As the senior pastor of a large, diverse church in America’s heartland, Adam Hamilton has seen the cost of fear up close. When he surveyed his congregation on how fear affects them, 2,400 people responded, and what they said was eye-opening. Eighty percent admitted to living with moderate or significant levels of fear.
Unafraid is Hamilton’s insightful and impassioned response. Drawing on recent research, inspiring real-life examples, and fresh biblical insight, Hamilton uses a mixture of facts and faith to help readers understand and counter fears related to such outsize perils as death and illness, as well as the everyday anxieties all of us encounter. He invites us to:
Face our fears with a bias of hope
Examine our fears in light of the facts
Attack our anxieties with action
Release our cares to God
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Vacation Bible School
July 14th - July 17th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
"Washed Anew!"
Registration is under way for this summer's Vacation Bible School. There will be Bible stories, singing, crafts, and other fun adventures. To sign up, contact Breanne Tomlinson. Spaces are limited so be sure to enroll as soon as possible.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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VBS Volunteers Blessing
Sunday, July 13th
9:30 AM Church Service
Join us at this church service to ask God's blessing and to thank our VBS volunteers. Without them, our program would not be possible.
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Children's Church
Children's Church will not meet during the summer months. Our program will resume in September.
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Kids' Activity Bags
Available
Hey toddlers! Check out the Kids' Activity Bags at church. Some nice ladies from our church filled them with toys and crayons for you to use during the service. Make sure you put everything back in the bag after church and return it to the rack in the Narthex.
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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.
To Email Janell - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a Children's Church teacher or in any other program, please contact Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Wiley Ministry
Will Not Be Held In July
Our Next Session Will Be
Thursday, August 7th,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley on Thursday, August 7th.
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. 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 Janell know if you are planning to be with us. We may be restricted as to the number of visitors that are permitted. Also, the use of masks will depend on their status. They may or may not be needed.
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Book Club
Below is the listing for the book we will discuss in September. Book Club will not meet during July and August.
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Tuesday, September 9th
At 1:00 PM
The Covenant Of Water
By Abraham Verghese
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water is set in Kerala, on South India's Malabar Coast, and follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning - and in Kerala, water is everywhere.
This is a popular book, but there are a lot of copies in the library. You may want to read it during our break during the summer since it is 724 pages in length.
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Time For Talents
Will Not Meet In July,
But Save The Date!
Time for Talents will return on Friday, August 1st. We hope you will save the date for this session at which we will be making book marks for the school supply collection. All materials will be provided. Your help is greatly appreciated!
If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
July 9th, At Noon
Marquez Mexican Grill
8 Railroad Avenue, Hammonton
For our July gathering we will return to Hammonton, but this time we will be able to try some Mexican treats. Come enjoy the food and time together. Both women and men are welcome, and bring a friend as well.
A sign up sheet is in the Narthex. For questions, contact Janell.
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People Enjoying People (PEP)
PEP will not meet during July and August but will return in the fall.
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, July 25th
At 10:00 AM
Smithville Park
This month's walk is scheduled for Smithville Park in Eastampton. We will meet in the main parking lot near the mansion. Contact Janell if you have any questions.
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Quilting And Blanket Ministry Table
The Quilting Ministry and Blanket Ministry table has a variety of projects available: quilts tops and canvas bags to sew; knitted squares to join into lap robes; and patterns, needles and yarn to crochet or knit hats, scarves, and prayer shawls. Completed items will benefit Lutheran World Relief, The Christian Caring Center, Wiley Care Center, The Seamen's Church Institute, and Burlington County Newborns in Need. The table is located next to Pastor's office in the Narthex.
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Monday Message:
Sign Up!
Each Monday, Janell is emailing weekly encouraging messages. If you would like to receive them, please contact Janell.
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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.
To Email Janell-Click Here
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Stepping-Stones
To Health
Ministry
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July And August Focus On Health:
Summer Season Health
With summer upon us, the Stepping-Stones to Health Committee is
dedicating the months of July and August to various health topics
related to the season. Did you know that according to the American Cancer
Society, 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year? So, in
addition to sun safety, we will discuss such topics as water safety, heat-
related illnesses, insect bites, picnic safety, and sports injuries.
Stop by the Focus on Health Table in the Fellowship Hall to learn more.
The Stepping-Stones to Health Committee encourages you to pick up our free monthly handouts and/or speak to one of our members, including: Joan Molnar, Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Heather Cosper, Barbara Ma, or Cynthia Tait.
Have a health topic of interest? Please share with a member of our committee.
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Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Classes
Together we can improve our health and wellness through movement and exercise. These classes are free and open to all adults, so bring a friend and join us! The next sessions will be held at the church in Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays, July 1st and July 22nd at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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September 2025 Registration
Open enrollment continues during the months of July and August for our September 2025 - June 2026 school year. Please complete your registration as soon as possible.
Tours of the Grace Place facility will be available. If you have questions or wish to schedule a tour, contact the Grace Place Director, Amy Wilmot.
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Congratulations To The Grace Place Class Of 2025!
Friday, June 6th was a very special day as Grace Place held its year end graduation exercises. May God's blessings be on our student who will be entering kindergarten in the fall.
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Thank You Grace Place Staff!
It is most appropriate to give a well deserved "THANK YOU" to our amazing Grace Place staff members as another school year ends. We would not have the quality program that we provide without their hard work, diligence, and especially the love, guidance, and care they give to our children.
Pictured below are (L to R):
Marian Gad, Tracy Kaplan, Dawn Heinrich, Amy Wilmot, Theresa Beal, Dawna Pechin, and Julia Gilanyi
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Lord of Life has several ongoing ministries in which all members are welcome to participate. There is something for everyone! We have groups that enrich our church service experience, we have programs that provide help in a variety of ways to church members and those in the nearby community, and we even have projects that reach across the globe.
The first link following each brief description will give more information, and the second link is to the ministry point of contact.
All special announcements for any Ministry in this listing will be found in articles at the beginning of the newsletter.
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Holy Eucharist Ministry
Any church member who is unable to receive Holy Communion at church can request to receive the Sacrament at home. Call the church office (609-268-0262) or contact Marybeth Goldberg to make arrangements.
To Email Marybeth - Click Here
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New Life Choir
Our practices will begin again in September on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. The New Life Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Sunday service during the months of September through June and at special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held on most Wednesday evenings and prior to each service at which the choir sings. If you enjoy singing, you are welcome to join our choir!
To Contact The Choir Director, Rick Krause - Click Here
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Ohana Ukuleles
The practice scheduled for this month is on Mondays, July 7th and 21st at 10:00 AM and for August on Mondays, August 11th and 25th. We will be working on music that we will be playing at Wiley on Thursday, September 4th at 10:00 AM.
Come join our Music Ministry ukulele group!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich- Click Here
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Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir
Our handbell choir plays during special church services throughout the church year. Practices are held in the weeks prior to those services. Whether you are a veteran musician or someone who would like to play music, you will certainly enjoy being part of this group.
To Contact The Bell Choir Director, Sue Dreisbach - Click Here
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Collection Of Food And Other Needed Items For:
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Place your donations into the shopping carts which are located in the church entryway. For ongoing needs of both organizations, click on the information link below. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich - Click Here
Christian Caring Center Newsletter
The current Christian Caring Center Newsletter can be found on the home page of their website. The link below will take you there.
To Read The Newsletter - Click Here
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Helping Hands Sandwiches
Each month, the Ministry makes sandwiches for the Christrian Caring Center. It normally meets on the last Wednesday of the month. This month, we will meet on Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00 AM. Please let Sue Dreisbach know if you are coming or if you have any questions.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
If you have old, used sneakers, please donate them to this ecology advocate organization. Some shoes will also benefit the Christian Caring Center. The location of the collection box changes. It is either in the church entryway or the Faith Development Center entry door hallway. No shoes please!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich- Click Here
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Join Our Teller Team!
We are looking to increase our Teller Team membership. The Tellers count the weekly contributions generally on Sunday mornings. The Team members coordinate the day and time to count; it is preferably done by Monday. We currently have 3 Teller Teams and we would like to add new members to the teams. Currently, the Teams are counting every other week, so each team counts once in a six week period. 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.
To Email Carol - Click Here
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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.
Something new has been added to make it easier for you to contribute to Lord of Life using your cell phone! Simply scan the QR code below with your cell phone, and you will be able to make a donation using Tithe.ly.
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(More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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Tithe.ly Options
Using Tithe.ly on your cell phone has a new added feature. You are now able to pick a particular fund for your contribution to Lord of Life. The photo below shows the catagories of giving. We will update what appears on the list if a new catagory comes about or if one ends.
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July Meeting Schedule
July 1st, Tuesday
Worship & Music - 7:00 PM
July 9th, Wednesday
Finance Team – 3:00 PM
July 14th - Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
July 15th, Tuesday
Discipleship, Evangelism, & Communications Team - 7:00 PM
July 21st, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
July 22nd, Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
July 23rd, Wednesday
Care & Nurture - 11:00 AM
July 24th, Thursday
Stepping-Stones To Health - 3:30 PM
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Photos From Late May And
June Events
At Lord Of Life
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, May 28th
You’ve done it again! What a joy! God, through you, has provided 192 sandwiches to feed our neighbors in need who are served by our partners in ministry, the Christian Caring Center. May our friends be nourished in both body and soul with God’s food, and God's and your love. You are God’s love in action! Thank you!
Sue Dreisbach, Ministry Coordinator
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Devotional And Walk
Friday, May 30th
It was a beautiful day for our walk on the trails at Medford Leas. Shown are Judy & Keith Lerner, Janell Reich, Cynthia & Tom Tait, and Julie & Pastor Barry Scott
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LOL Member Outreach
June 2025
Lord of Life continues to reach out to help others in many different ways. Church member, Sara King, crocheted 6 warm scarves for Seamen’s Church Institute, Newark. They minister to sailors in port from all over the world.
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Pentecost Celebration
Sunday, June 1st
Pentecost was celebrated, Confirmation was held, and our graduates were recognized. The photo above is of Pastor and Confirmands Josephine Grosser and Dominic Gallagher. It was a wonderful day for all who attended our Sunday service. May God bless and keep our Confirmands and Graduates!
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Ice Cream Cruise
Sunday, June 1st
Engines roared (except for any EV's) as our caravan drove through the pines to Stewart's in Tuckerton. The eats were terrific as was the fellowship!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, June 11th
Our group was well fed with some amazing Italian treats at Marcello's in Hammonton. If you have not joined in, be sure to give Lunch Bunch a try in July!
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, June 12th
Our quilters were hard at work performing numerous tasks to have another round of quilts made for donation to Lutheran World Relief this coming fall. Shown in the photos are: Carol Flood, Anne Marie, Tina Leach, Carol and Bob Brosious, Trish Macri-Dainis, and Carolyn Cuviello.
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Time For Talents
Friday, June 13th
During Vacation Bible School, the attendees are formed in groups as they travel from one activity to another. To help keep each group together, signs are used by the leader to guide them. Time For Talents made the needed signs, each of which pictured an animal that lived in the water. This went along with the VBS theme of "Washed Anew." Shown are our artists, Penny Miller, Tina Leach, Sara King, and Nancy Di Yenno with their completed leader signs.
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People Enjoying People
PEP
Thursday, June 19th
Tie-dye and flower power prevailed as our group enjoyed a back to the '60's groovy picnic party. PEP will take a break in July and August, but will return in the fall.
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Annual Audit For 2024
Tuesday, June 24th
Each year, our church financial records are audited by a team of volunteer church members. The audit was organized by Church Council Vice President, Alan Dennison, and the financial documents were made available by Church Treasurer, Debbie Chromeck. Thanks to our volunteer audit team members: Craig Baechler, Jim Cuviello, Ed Harding, Lu & Ed Hourihan, Tina & Bill Leach, Barbara Ma, and Penny Miller.
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, June 25th
Thank you Lord of Life family for supporting our Helping Hands project, providing sandwiches for our neighbors served by the Christian Caring Center. You are God’s love in action! Joyfully Reaching Out in Love as God’s People!
Sue Dreisbach, Ministry Coordinator
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July Birthdays
July 4: Carol Flood
July 5: Robert Brosious, Charlene Jennings, and Patricia Macri-Dainis
July 7: Priscilla Faucett
July 8: Josephine Grosser
July 10: Stacy Allen
July 12: Florence Nicklas
July 13: Janell Reich
July 16: Samantha Schultheis
July 18: Craig Baechler
July 19: Marita Malone, Summer Snodgrass, and Alexander Tomlinson
July 20: Al Schultheis, Julie Scott, and Elizabeth Shiplee
July 21: Zachary Tomlinson
July 22: Ed Hourihan
July 23: Brian Miller and Paul Rogers
July 26: Anthony Mocci
July 28: Brett Thomas
July 29: Erik Bares
July 30: John Schwarzmann
July 31: Dan Rinck
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July Wedding Anniversaries
July 3: Sarah & Matthew Michaleski (Celebrating 10 years!)
July 6: Donna & William, Jr. Rudderow
July 8: Chris & Nick Kulina (Celebrating 53 years!)
July 10: Emily & Jeffrey Grosser (Celebrating 15 years!)
July 11: Beth & Jim Hopkins and Michele & Gene Ingrao
July 14: Mary & Andrew Roppoli and Leslie & Craig Schmauder
July 15: Judy & Anthony Bencivengo (Celebrating 53 years!)
July 16: Linda Nardi & Steven Hansen
July 18: Carolyn & James Cuviello (Celebrating 55 years!)
July 24: Melissa & John DeAngelis (Celebrating 15 years!)
July 26: Deborah & Robert Donahue, Pat & Dan Leonetti, and
Amy & Donald Wilmot
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July Baptismal Anniversaries
July: Merle Brown
July 2: Athena Beneventano
July 5: Kaitlin Murray
July 7: Anthony Bencivengo and Chance Heinhold
July 8: Olivia Murray and Kelsey Sarnecki
July 9: Benjamin Murray
July 10: Kristy Godfrey and Grace Grosser
July 12: Lauren Barnes, Nicholas Gallagher, and Charles Ghegan, Jr.
July 20: Gillian Ingrao
July 21: Tyler Reich
July 22: Bethany Beneventano and Abigail Cosper
July 30: Grace Ingrao
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All Are Welcome At Lord Of Life!
"Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!"
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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
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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July 4, 2025:
This coming July 4th marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day. However, not many know that we might want to consider July 2nd the day on which we should celebrate our independence from England. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted unanimously to adopt the Lee Resolution, presented by Virginia Delegate Richard Henry Lee. This resolution declared that the United States would be independent from Great Britain's rule. After the vote, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, "The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America."
After passing the Lee Resolution, Congress worked on adapting the wording of the Declaration presented by the "Committee Of Five," delegates who were tasked to write the Declaration. The Delegates were: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. The Committee selected Jefferson to write the Declaration since he was, by far, the best one to put ideas and thoughts into meaningful words. Congress voted on the final Declaration wording on July 4, 1776. That date appeared on the first and later copies of the Declaration and, thus, became the date recognized as Independence Day.
The Editor
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A couple of weeks ago, the Editor visited the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. I wonder how many times you would have heard this ending song at one of his Crusades.
Enjoy!
To Listen - Click Here
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Friday, August 1st
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