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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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Issue Of: September 1, 2025 | |
“Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.”
1 Chronicles 23:25 (NRSV)
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Lord Of Life's Mission Statement:
Joyfully Reaching Out In Love As God's People!
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The Four Core Values Of Lord Of Life:
~~Care And Nurture Of The Congregation~~
~~Compassion For Those In Need~~
~~To Make Disciples For Christ~~
~~Joyfully Worship~~
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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
There will be a live-stream of our Sunday 9:30 AM service. You are welcome to use the link below for access to the live-stream service when it is broadcast. As a reminder, the Lord of Life YouTube channel can be found at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifelutheranchurchof5027
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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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From The Pastor's Desk:
Dear Friends in Christ,
Summer is winding down, and we can see its telltale signs everywhere. Back to School sales point toward the resumption of classes from preschoolers to college students. The days are noticeably shorter, and the weather is more moderate. Vacations are winding down, and our attentions are being refocused.
All this brought to my mind our journey at Lord of Life. Over the last few years pages have been turned and attentions have been refocused. Ministries are being renewed, others are being born. As the Call Committee seeks a full time pastor, our congregation has defined our core values, and discerned our mission as God’s people. They are:
Core Values:
1. Care and Nurture of the congregation. (Caring for each other)
2. Compassion for those in need. (Compassion for a broken world)
3. To Make Disciples for Christ. (Growing followers of Christ)
4. Joyful Worship (Gathering as God’s People)
Mission Statement
Joyfully reaching out in love as God’s people!
I now ask you to do a few things. Read the above again, and ask yourself where you have seen these in our life together at Lord of Life? Then read them again, asking along the way what your role might have in living out just one of the Core Values? Soak these in, and let them sink deep. Try to imagine how we might more fully live out our mission statement. To truly be, more and more, "Joyfully reaching out in love as God’s people!”
We have been called to be the church, the people of God at Lord of Life! We have been given all we need to live out that call: Our lives, our resources, our time, and our faith. Even more, we have the daily, living presence of our Lord Jesus Christ all around us and deep within. We have been given so much; indeed, we have been given everything! It’s time to gather together again, to become regular in our worship and in our serving. It is time to be renewed, restored, refreshed, and filled with a deep purpose and meaning! It’s time.
May God bless you, and may you be a blessing!
Pastor Barry
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Fellow Congregants:
The Call Committee is continuing their work on your behalf. At our most recent meeting, we carefully considered all of the information we had on our pastoral candidate, evaluating the candidate’s experience, interests, and areas of strength in ministry. We decided that this person may be a good fit for the needs of Lord of Life, but we need a more in-depth understanding. To this end, we requested an interview, which the candidate agreed to. We
will be scheduling that meeting shortly.
I’m sure that, to many, this process seems painfully slow. But it is designed that way for a purpose – both Lord of Life and the candidate want to understand as much as possible about each other in order to discern, as led by the Spirit, if this match will be productive, lasting, and beneficial to both parties. We will take as much time as necessary to do this.
As you know, while we can be transparent about the process, details about the candidate must remain confidential; we cannot answer any personal questions about the candidate.
Your prayers and thoughtful comments are greatly appreciated by the Call Committee.
Faithfully,
Judy Lerner
Paul Molnar
Sue Dreisbach
Kristy Godfrey
Alan Dennison
Ed Hourihan
Ed Harding, Chair
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God's Work,
Our Hands
Weekend
September 6th And 7th
This annual event will be an opportunity for the members of Lord of Life to participate in community outreach activities. There are several events planned for this weekend.
--During the church services on Saturday and Sunday, Quilting Ministry will display the completed quilts which will be blessed during the services. On Sunday, following the church service, the quilts will be taken from the Sanctuary and moved to Fellowship Hall where they will be packed into boxes for shipping to Lutheran World Relief. Help is needed to do this.
--The youth of our congregation are invited to bring their school backpacks to Sunday worship to receive a blessing during the church service.
--Confirmation students will receive a Bible and a blessing as well.
--We will be cleaning two Tabernacle roads following the Sunday church service. There will be a group formed for each of the roads. Gloves, trash bags, and safety vests will be provided. If you plan to join this activity you might want to bring your preferred insect repellent and trash pick up tongs. Following the Sunday church service, please report to Jim Cuviello in the church parking lot to get equipment and instructions.
--Our other activity will be making sandwiches for the clients of the Christian Caring Center. Sue Dreisbach will be in the church kitchen and Fellowship Hall to lead our church members in this activity.
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Last Call!
Lord Of Life
Summer
Photo Contest
Ends Saturday, September 13
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. Have your photos sent in before the end of the day, Saturday, September 13th. The winner will be announced on Sunday, September 21st during the church service.
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End Of Summer
Ice Cream Social
Sunday, September 21st
At 10:30 AM
Join us for some special ice cream treats and our heavenly coffee following the church service in Fellowship Hall. During Coffee Hour time, we will celebrate the end of the summer with ice cream! Be there - you don’t want to miss it!
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Project LOL:
Air Conditioning Campaign Update
3 Down, And 1 To Go!
An update on our air conditioner campaign is provided in video form from our church Council President, Bill Reich. All are encouraged to click on the link below and view it.
To Watch The Video - Click Here
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Quilting, Needlework, And Knitting Ministries
If you are a knitter, quilter, or one who uses a sewing machine, please consider getting involved with one of these ministries at Lord of Life. Whether you are highly skilled or just a dabbler, there are opportunities to enrich the lives of others who are in need.
Below are some of the things that Lord of Life is currently doing. You are welcome to join in!
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Quilt Ministry
Lord of Life Quilt Ministry normally meets each month on the second Thursday at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. There are useful tasks available for any and all skill levels.
Once each year, our completed quilts are delivered to a collection center. From there, they are brought to the distribution warehouse of Lutheran World Ministries and are sent to various worldwide locations. They are cherished by the recipients who use them as blankets, bedding, and to carry their belongs when a move is needed.
If you cannot be at our sessions, you can still help out by taking a quilt kit home and produce a quilt top at your leisure. Once completed, you can return the top to church or get a backing and batting from us to complete the quilt. Kits are located on the "quilt and blanket table" in the Narthex.
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Lap Robe Blanket Ministry
The second ministry is assembling lap robe blankets for the residents of Wiley. Church member Barbara Urban has again supplied us with beautiful knit squares. Your help is requested to assemble them into lap robe blankets. The residents truly appreciate the warmth during air conditioner season, and the cheery patterns brighten their day.
On the “quilt and blanket table” beside Pastor’s office, are bundles of knitted squares, hooks, needles and yarn. Kits contain 16 squares for you to create a pattern of your own design. Please crochet or sew squares together in 4 rows with 4 squares in each row. There are instructions on the table.
Completed blankets may be placed back on the table.
If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Help For The Seamen's Church Institute
Recently, new knitting and crocheting patterns for The Seamen's Church Institute were added to our “quilt and blanket table” in the Narthex. These would be great to work on while relaxing in the evening! The Institute relies on volunteers to make items such as hats and scarves which are given to seafarers to keep them safe and warm. Penny Miller has done this for decades. You can ask her about it if you have any questions.
Here is a brief description of this ministry from their site:
The Seamen’s Church Institute is dedicated to Championing the Mariner. In the Port of New York & New Jersey, the largest port on North America’s East Coast, chaplains and support personnel provide pastoral care via ship visits, offer transportation services for seafarers, and extend hospitality at our award-winning International Seafarers’ Center.
You can read more about them at: https://seamenschurch.org/
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New ELCA Bishop Elected
At the church-wide assembly in July, The Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected as Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bishop-elect Curry was elected on the fifth ballot with 70.34% of the vote.
Here is some history about our new Bishop. Bishop Curry was elected in 2019 to a six-year term as Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod. Earlier this year the Conference of Bishops elected him as chair. Among his many responsibilities in the synod is to preach, teach and administer the sacraments. He ordains, installs, and provides pastoral care for the synod’s rostered ministers of Word and Sacrament and Word and Service, and for its 165 congregations. Bishop Curry leads the process for resolution of controversies and the discipline of rostered ministers and congregations. In addition to interpreting and advocating the mission and theology of our church, he fosters an awareness of, and engagement with, churches throughout the Lutheran world communion and Christian leaders within his synod.
Prior to this call, he served as pastor and mission developer of Shekinah Chapel Lutheran Church in Chicago. He received his B.A. degree from Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., and his Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
He and his wife, LaShonda, are the parents of three daughters.
To learn more about our new Bishop, Click Here
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The "Crew Cutters"
Thanks to all of our members who have signed up to help. Our mowing season is ending soon, but, if you would like to join us next year, contact Ed Hourihan who is the coordinator for our team.
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 September Volunteers! (Week Beginning Monday):
9/1: John Schwarzmann
9/8: John Welling
9/15: Karl Tower
9/22: Jim Ebersberger
9/29: John Welling
To Email Ed - Click Here
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Save The Date!
Blessing Of The Animals Weekend
October 4th And 5th
If you have pets in your household, bring them to a church service on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th for our Blessing of the Animals service. Watch for details in the October 1st LifeLines.
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Save The Date!
Lord Of Life
Scholarship Fund
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 5th
At 10:30 AM
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast, in Fellowship Hall, on Sunday, October 5th immediately following the church service. A "free will" donation will be taken to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Join us for pancakes, sausage, assorted breakfast casseroles, juice, coffee, and tea.
Also being offered through a "free will" donation at this event are beautiful, fun, and unique autumn and Christmas decorations provided by the estate of Barbara Wagner.
Please join us for this very special Coffee Hour on October 5th!
Thank you in advance,
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee
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Save The Date!
Fall Clean Up Day
Saturday Morning, November 1st
Please join us, if you are able, on November 1st. Watch for detailed information in the October 1st LifeLines!
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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. It will continue to be held each Wednesday at the above times.
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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
Purchasing The Book:
If you wish to purchase a copy of the book, you should sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. You can also contact Janell Reich.
Join Using ZOOM:
The following information is valid for the first Bible Study in September and all other sessions through December 24th. ZOOM is to be used only for the 7:00 PM sessions.
Join The Zoom Meeting By Clicking On The Link Below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81512158431?pwd=pW12qlo4hBx3AoUNAsNk1skMJFDLmg.1
Meeting ID: 815 1215 8431
Passcode: 745906
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,81512158431#,,,,*745906# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,81512158431#,,,,*745906# US (New York)
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Children's Church
Ages 3 Years To 5th Grade
Are Welcome To Attend!
Fall Sessions Begin Sunday, September 14th
Every Sunday
9:30 AM Church Service
Children's Church is held every Sunday. Children ages 3 years old to 5th grade are invited to attend. There will be varying themes throughout the year through the month of June. Children will attend the beginning part of our Sunday morning 9:30 AM service. Following the children's message, the group will leave the Sanctuary for Children's Church activities. Friends are always welcome! We hope your child will be with us each week to learn about God, Jesus, and what the Bible teaches us.
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Fall Children’s Church Schedule
September 14 – Lost Sheep and Lost Coin: Found (Luke 15: 1 – 10)
September 21 - Pray for Everyone: Pray ( 1 Timothy 2: 1 – 7)
September 28 – The Rich Man and Lazarus: Share (Luke 16: 19 – 31)
October 5 – Faith Passed Down: Unashamed (2 Timothy 1: 1 – 14)
October 12 – Jesus Heals Ten: Included (Luke 17: 11 – 19)
October 19 – The Widow and the Judge: Persistence (Luke 18: 1 – 8)
October 26 – The Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Exalt (Luke 18: 9 – 14)
November 2 – Jesus and Zacchaeus: Welcomed (Luke 19: 1 – 10)
November 9 – The Sadducees Question: Questions (Luke 20: 27 – 38)
November 16 – Working Together: Work (2 Thessalonians 3: 6 -13)
November 23 – King on the Cross: Save (Luke 23: 33 – 43)
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First Holy Communion Classes
All Youth In Grades 1, 2, And 3 Can Participate
Saturdays, October 18th & 25th
At 9:30 AM
Holy Communion Celebration:
Sunday Church Service, October 26th At 9:30 AM
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Confirmation Classes
Confirmation instruction will be held in Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30 AM on the scheduled Sundays. Youth in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to participate. The "Colaborate Curriculum" will be used as the base of instruction. Tom Bettner will be leading the class. A link to Tom's email is provided below.
Parents, if you have not as yet enrolled your child in the Confirmation Class, please let Tom or Breanne know immediately. If you want to learn more about the "Colaborate Curriculum," a link is below.
To Email Tom - Click Here
To Read About The Colaborate Curriculum - Click Here
September Confirmation Class Schedule
Sundays, September 7th And 21st At 9:30 AM
October Confirmation Class Schedule
Sundays, October 5th And 19th At 9:30 AM
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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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Children's Ministry can't happen without you! We are looking for volunteers for our Children's Church and Nursery staff so that we can continue to have these wonderful programs. If you can volunteer for one Sunday a month, it would go a long way to building our children's programs! If you are able and interested in being part of our children's program, contact Breanne Tomlinson!
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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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Time For Talents
Time For Talents will not meet during September but will return in October.
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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, September 4th,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley on Thursday, September 4th. The Ohana Ukuleles will present a special program titled "Spirit Filled" to the residents.
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
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.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
September 10th,
At 12:00 PM
Whole Hog Cafe BBQ
For our September gathering we will meet at the Whole Hog Cafe BBQ restaurant located in The Feed Mill, 67 N. Main Street, Medford. Join us for some award winning barbeque, fun, and fellowship. There is plenty of outside seating available, but there are inside tables, too. 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 September but will return in October.
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Devotion And Walk
Friday, September 26th,
At 10:00 AM
Smithville Park
This month's walk is scheduled for Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton. Come join us for a brief devotion and a walk along the floating boardwalk trail at the picturesque lake. We will meet in the parking lot by the mansion.
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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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September Focus On Health:
Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S? This month’s Focus on Health explores Prostate Cancer Screening and healthy lifestyle choices to reduce your risk or that of a loved one. Check out these links to learn more:
For Prostate Cancer Screening Information - Click Here
For Prevention Information - Click Here
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. Let us know the health topics that you would like as a focus.
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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, September 9th and 23rd at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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Music Ministry "Notes"
From Director Rick Krause
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Choir Practice To Begin
Come Join Us!
Wednesday, September 3rd,
At 7:00 PM
All are welcome to join our church choir which will have its first practice for the 2025-2026 season on this coming Wednesday. The choir sings at the Sunday, 9:30 AM church service, and at most special evening services from September through June. Practices are held weekly on most Wednesday evenings and prior to the church service. Current choir members will help newcomers assimilate into the group. Director Rick Krause will also provide assistance and tips for you to become a comfortable and accomplished choir member. As a choir member, you will join a warm, fun, and dedicated group of congregation members who enhance the church service and glorify God with our voices. Hope you will strongly consider joining us!
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Director Of Music Attends ALCM Biennial Conference
From August 4-8, 2025, Rick Krause (LOL Director of Worship & Music) attended the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) biennial conference in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The theme for the week was "For All That Is To Be," which describes the ACLM's effort to equip people in all stages of life to love and appreciate the music of the church.
Rick spent time at Duke University where he attended various workshops. Some of the workshops included organ/piano improvisation, building a thriving children's music ministry, using hand bells or hand chimes in worship, incorporating contemporary music and words into worship, and developing a highly effective music ministry.
In the evening, there were worship and musical events for all attendees to enjoy. Tuesday night's opening worship service can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCMqrJiRl5M. Wednesday night was a hymn festival led by Tom Trenney (nationally recognized worship and music leader) at the Holy Name Cathedral in Raleigh. There were also two concerts: (1) Raleigh Ringers (https://rr.org/) and VOCE8 (https://voces8.com/).
In addition, Rick attended 4 different choral music reading sessions hosted by various publishers.
If you would like to find out more information about the ALCM or the conference, please contact Rick.
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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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September 2025 Registration
Open enrollment continues 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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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 practices scheduled for this month are at 10:00 AM on Mondays, September 15th and 29th. We will be working on music that we will be playing during the Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, October 4th at 5:00 PM.
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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Quilt Ministry
The next meeting is on Thursday, September 11th, at 10:00 AM.
Our quilters make quilts which are donated to Lutheran World Relief. Both experienced and non-experienced sewers can join us! There is a job for all skill levels.
For More Information - 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, September 24th 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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September Meeting Schedule
September 4th, Thursday
Grace Place Board - 3:30 PM
September 8th - Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
September 9th, Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
Stewardship - 7:00 PM
September 15th, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
September 16th, Tuesday
Discipleship, Evangelism, & Communications Team - 7:00 PM
September 17th, Wednesday
Care & Nurture - 11:00 AM (Following Bible Study)
September 18th, Thursday
Stepping-Stones To Health - 3:30 PM
September 23rd, Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
September 24th, Wednesday
Social Ministry - 11:00 AM
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Photos From August Events
At Lord Of Life
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Time For Talents
Friday, August 1st
Time For Talents was busy with making inspirational bookmarks which were included as part of the school supplies donation to Bridge of Peace and the Christian Caring Center. At total of 75 bookmarks were created by our wonderful volunteers.
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Baptism
Sunday, August 3rd
Virgil Sarnecki was Baptized by Pastor Barry and welcomed by our congregation into the Lord's family. He is the son of church members Kelsey and Alexander, little brother of Freyja, and the grandson of Sara King. May God bless Virgil!
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BlueClaws
Baseball Game
Thursday, August 7th
Thirty-seven church members and friends got to see an exciting bottom of the ninth inning victory by Phillies Class High A affiliate, BlueClaws minor league team. It was a night of fun and fellowship for all as our group attended the BlueClaws annual Faith and Family Night game.
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School Supplies Sorting
Friday, August 8th
Due to the generousity of our church members and Vacation Bible School children, there was a huge amount of donated school supplies provided for the children of Bridge of Peace and the Christrian Caring Center. A group of Lord of Life volunteers then sorted and organized the material for distribution. Thank you donors and all who helped with the sorting!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, August 13th
This month, our Lord of Life group dined on Oriental treats as we gathered at Jasmine restaurant in Medford.
Lunch Bunch normally meets for a meal at a local restaurant on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to join us!
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School Supplies Delivery
Tuesday, August 19th
Many hearts will be happy as a carload of supplies were delivered to Bridge of Peace including 17 bags of food and many many school supplies! Another carload was delivered to the Christian Caring Center. In total, God led us to joyfully reach out in love to deliver and distribute over 1,200 school supply items! Thank you to everyone who shared with our Camden and Browns Mills friends!
Sue Dreisbach
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Baptism
Sunday, August 24th
Alexandra Havas, daughter of Lindsay and Adam, and the granddaughter of Sara King was Baptized by Pastor Barry. She was joined at the font by her aunt and Godmother, Kelsey Sarnecki. We welcome Alexandra into the Lord's family and ask God to bless her.
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September Birthdays
Sep. 3: Luca DeCristofaro
Sep. 4: Bonnie Horner
Sep. 5: Donna Nairn and Jamie Wagner
Sep. 6: Alan Dennison
Sep. 10: Charlie Schultheis
Sep. 11: Bruce Rohner
Sep. 12: Paul Rogers
Sep. 16: Kirsten Granfors and Amy Wilmot
Sep. 17: Michael Sunbury
Sep. 18: Barry Scott
Sep. 23: Sarah Michaleski and Jeffrey Shepard
Sep. 27: Gloria Brosious, Dominic Gallagher, and Jack Welling
Sep. 29: Doug Heinold
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September Wedding Anniversaries
Sep. 1: Nicky & Paul Wolfer
Sep. 5: Karen & Ed Graham (Celebrating 10 years!)
and Katelyn & Travis Pummer
Sep. 9: Dawn & Steve Bielec
Sep. 11: Fran & Chuck Bubeck (Celebrating 60 years!)
Sep. 17: Vickie & Karl Tower
Sep. 18: Breanna & Erik Bares
Sep. 21: Kris & Jack Gordon (Celebrating 51 years!)
Sep. 24: Anita & Paul Rickershauser
Sep. 27: Denise & Bob Sunbury
Sep. 28: Donna & Dan Favilla
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September Baptismal Anniversaries
September: Pastor Barry Scott
Sep. 2: Rowen Christianson
Sep. 3: Nicholas Yannessa
Sep. 5: Anja Strobl, Jennifer Strobl, and Nadia Strobl
Sep: 8: Brian Quinn
Sep. 15: Joshua Willitts
Sep. 17: Eleanor Brockington
Sep. 19: Olivia Favilla
Sep. 20: Bobby Murray
Sep. 21: Joanne Rogers
Sep. 22: Marita Malone and Mark Malone
Sep. 23: Ed Harding
Sep. 26: Christina Sunbury
Sep. 30: Karen Lupnacca
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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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America 250:
All Americans should feel blessed that we have our freedoms, especially the freedom to worship, guaranteed by the founding fathers in the Constitution when our nation was created. As we look forward to 2026, the 250th anniversary of the united colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain in 1776, we should remember some of the events that impacted this course of action which occurred in 1775.
On April 19, 1775, the first conflict of the Revolution took place in Lexington and Concord. Then on June 17, 1775 there was the Battle of Bunker Hill at which the patriots were defeated, but the siege of Boston by the patriot militia and the newly formed Continental Army under the command of George Washington was not broken. On March 17, 1776, the siege ended with the British evacuation of Boston.
The flag flown by the Continental Army at Washington's Headquarters on Prospect Hill (Somerville, MA) was the Grand Union flag, also called the Continental Union Flag. The flag, shown in the photo, was first used on December 3, 1775 when it was raised by Lt. John Paul Jones at the commissioning of the Navy ship Alfred in Philadelphia harbor. It is said to be our first “American Flag.” The 13 stripes represent the united colonies. The canton was the British flag. George Washington is said to have claimed this flag represented our united colonies, being British, and the hope for reconciliation with the King.
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This hymn, ELW #638, was one of our Sunday service songs several weeks ago. Here it is again for all to enjoy and sing along.
To Listen - Click Here
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Wednesday, October 1st
Please Submit News For This Edition By
Thursday, September 25th
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