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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:
Pentecost
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"O Lord , how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches."
Psalms 104:24 (KJV)
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"Where Everybody Is Somebody...
And Jesus Is Lord!"
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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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Sunday Services On YouTube
Our current and previous Sunday Worship Service videos will be 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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August Coffee Hour Treats
Coffee Hour will be held during the summer months, but no group will be assigned as hosts. Please consider signing up to contribute baked goods, a casserole, fruit, or something of your choice. There is a sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall on the food table at each Coffee Hour. Thank you in advance!
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Air Conditioning System Replacement Campaign
To Begin
A Message From:
Church Council President Bill Reich
After more than 30 years of service, three of our seven (7) church air conditioning units must be replaced. Band-aids and quick fixes are not supplying lasting relief. The oldest units control the air flow in our office space and sanctuary. The church office unit was down completely as of July 14th. One sanctuary unit went down on July 21st.
Our ability to worship our God is being impacted. Our ability to provide a welcoming, safe, and healthful place for all people is being impacted.
Everyone knows the sanctuary is used for our weekend worship, but large events also use this space. The Grace Place graduation and Vacation Bible School (VBS) are two of the most recent events, and let us not forget weddings and funerals.
Our church office is the center of activity at our church. The worship materials are created weekly in this space, and member phone calls regarding loved ones are received and processed. Our nursery is included in the impacted area.
After discussing the hardships that the lack of air conditioning creates, after hearing the impacts to people and ministry that the lack of air conditioning causes, after understanding that our church does not have appropriate money on hand, your church council has decided that an "Air Conditioning Campaign" must begin immediately.
Your donations of any size to this air conditioning campaign, which are above and beyond what you pledged to the church in 2024, will be literally felt by everyone that enters our building. As your donations arrive, we will be able to incrementally replace the failing units. An incremental goal is to receive the first $14,000 by September 8th to pay for the unit that services the office area (activated on July 22nd).
Our ultimate goal is to receive a total of $50,000 by July 31, 2025. Any money received beyond our goal will be used to replace other air conditioning units that the church owns.
Your donations, labeled "Air Conditioning Fund", may be placed into the offering plates. The electronic giving service Tithe.ly (https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/956196) has been recently updated for this new fund. Of course, you may mail your
donations to the church, too.
Thank you for considering this emergent need. Your contributions,
whether it be once, weekly, or monthly, to this campaign will help every
member of our church to worship the God that loves us.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
Dear Friends in Christ,
It has been my great joy to serve our congregation as Interim Pastor for the past seven months! Much has been accomplished, and much is yet to come.
When we stop and look around, it’s remarkable how widely and well we serve God, each other, and the community at large - all starting within the confines of our facility here at Lord of Life. Beginning with my first worship as your pastor, I have been determined that worship be joyful and meaningful. I hope that has been your experience too. We come to be in God’s presence intentionally, to encounter the Word of God and to be nourished by that same Word as we speak, sing, listen, and commune. We are fed and strengthened to love and serve the world as God’s people!
Much more ministry is underway:
---We continue to provide for the care and nurture of our congregation through fellowship, caring ministry, and more.
---We have compassion for the world as we provide food for those in need of meals, whether it is to our members or those in the community.
---Our quilting ministry does remarkable and beautiful work.
---A group of adults is serving on a mission trip in Kentucky, supported by our donations.
---Vacation Bible School served 52 children, and comprised over 20 volunteers to do it!
---We work with several other groups to provide the care of Christ in this broken world in many ways.
Your Church Council is hard at work to catch God’s vision for us and to make plans for living into the future God has for us. This includes being prepared to call a full-time pastor for the congregation.
We are making disciples for Christ through our various Bible studies, and our Confirmation Ministry, which is being re-formed and renewed as we keep the promises made in baptism to pass along the faith to a new generation. Our Grace Place Preschool ministry is thriving, and continues to be a significant outreach to our community.
In this brief overview of ministry, I think you can easily see how much, and how meaningfully our facility makes a difference for our congregation, and our community. Now it needs our care so that we can continue to heed God’s call for Lord of Life. As we consider our gift, over and above our regular giving, to replace the aging air conditioners (which have served so well for so long), I ask that we begin with prayer. As we consider our life together as a congregation, we pray with thankfulness for all the ways God is faithful and true. The church facility makes it possible for us live out our faith in the world, and to be God’s people. I am convinced we can accomplish this work and continue to grow together as a family of faith!
Thanks for all the ways you serve God at Lord of Life, and in the world!
Pastor Barry
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Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Organ Tour
Friday, August 9th,
At 10:00 AM
Have you ever seen or heard the world's largest and loudest musical instrument? It is the Midmer-Losh pipe organ in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. We will have an opportunity to tour the famous building and hear a half-hour concert by Scott Breiner (Organist at Grace Lutheran Church, Somers Point) on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The tour cost is $10. Lunch (optional) will follow at the Rainforest Cafe. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. For more information, please see or contact Rick Krause (3rick@lordlife.us or 856-287-5328).
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Special Tour Of Citizen's Bank Park
Tuesday, August 13th
At 1:00 PM
Once again, Lord of Life is organizing a tour of Citizens Bank Park this summer. Rick Krause will be leading the tour on Tuesday, August 13th at 1:00 PM. Tour guests will be treated to a brief audio/visual presentation of Citizens Bank Park, followed by an up-close look at the ballpark. Tour stops include the field, dugouts, CP Rankin Club, Hall of Fame Club, Broadcast Booths, and Media Room.
The 90-minute tour is a lot of walking, but it is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs are available by request.
The cost is:
Adult $13
Child (14 & under) $8
Student $8
Senior (55+) $8
Children (3 & under) FREE
If interested, please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex of the church. If you would like more information, please contact Rick Krause (3rick@lordlife.us or 856-287-5328).
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Lord Of Life
Church Family
Beach Party
At Mimosa Lakes
Saturday, August 24th,
From 1:00 PM To 5:00 PM
(Rain Date, Sunday, August 25th, At 1:00 PM)
Who?: Lord of Life Family members of all ages.
Why?: For Fun!
What?: Swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, games (corn hole, volley ball, badminton…).
Where?: Mimosa Lakes Beach at the corner of Shanty Dam Road and Pontiac Drive in Medford.
What To Bring?: Your own snacks, drinks, water toys, chairs, towels, and beach stuff.
We hope you will join your church family friends as we say good-bye to the summer. See you there on August 24th!
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Book Bag and School Supplies For:
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Collection Ends
Sunday, August 25th
During the month of August, we will be collecting book bags and school supplies to benefit Bridge of Peace and The Christian Caring Center. Please put your donated items in the box placed in the church entry. Deadline is Sunday, August 25th.
Here are some suggestions for school supplies:
Backpack, 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
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Lord Of Life
Drive-In Movie Night
Saturday, September 7th
The Garfield Movie
Save The Date! ---- Help Needed!
Hey Lord of Life Family! Yes, I’m writing to you!!!! Hopefully, you’ve saved the date for the evening of September 7th for an outdoor family fun movie night. We will be showing The Garfield Movie. This is for Lord of Life members and will also be an outreach event for inviting nearby communities. The plan is to have a fun filled night for all with popcorn, fellowship, and, hopefully, to introduce neighbors to the Lord of Life family and facilities in a “non-churchy” setting. Does this sound like fun?!?!
Well, your Church Council and the Discipleship, Evangelism, and Communications Committee (DECC) team believes it will be. Synod grant funds have been approved, along with some Thrivent action team funding. Now we need some happy event volunteers to assist with different areas such as giving parking directions, setting up/breaking down, floating support to assist with any emergent items, and likely a building monitor(s) to allow rest room access. We need you to help make this a fun and safe event.
There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for volunteers. You can also email me, Ed Hourihan, at ejhourihan@verizon.net to volunteer or if you have any questions.
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God's Work
Our Hands Sunday
September 8th
The eleventh annual God's Work, Our Hands Sunday will be held on September 8th. Quilts, which will be donated to Lutheran World Relief, will be displayed and blessed during the church service. Following the church service, we are set to clean up trash along two Tabernacle roads. Other activities are being planned. We hope you will be able remain after the 9:30 AM church service to participate. More details will be available in next month's LifeLines.
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Church Picnic
Sunday, September 15th
Following The Church Service
Save The Date!
Planning is underway for our annual church picnic. Mark your calendars now! We'll have food, games, fellowship, and fun for all. Watch for an article in the September Lifelines with more information.
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Bible Study To Resume
In September
Our next Bible Study sessions will be on Wednesday, September 18th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall and Thursday, September19th at 7:00 PM on ZOOM. We will begin with the Book of Luke using BibleProject. To get a preview of our Luke sessions, click on the link below.
For A Preview - Click Here
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A "Note" From Rick Krause:
Cartoon Christmas Trio Coming To Lord Of Life
It may be the middle of summer, but Lord of Life is already planning for the Christmas season! We will be hosting the Cartoon Christmas Trio for a free concert at the church on Saturday, December 7th. The group plays music from classic Christmas cartoons--especially the music of Vince Guaraldi (the composer of the "Peanuts" soundtracks).
We are in desperate need of children and youth for a choir to sing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and 1 or 2 other Christmas songs. Do you know anyone who might be interested? Please let Rick Krause know ASAP
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rick Krause. You can see him at church, send him an e-mail, or text/call him at your convenience. (3rick@lordlife.us; (856) 287-5328)
If you would like to find out more about the Cartoon Christmas Trio, please visit their website at https://cartoonchristmastrio.com/home.
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Mission Team Arrives
In Kentucky!
Work Has Begun!
Their bags were packed, and they were ready to go! After an over 600 mile road trip, our Mission Team arrived safely in Harlan, Kentucky. The group is staying at Christ’s Hands facility, which is run by an organization that is similar to the Christian Caring Center in that it feeds the homeless, and houses them in the winter. There are eight other groups from four different states there as well. Many have quite a number of youth in their teams. Along with two other teams, work started on Monday to finish a home. Roofing, fly rafters, facia, soffits, and stairs all have to be built. Please pray for no rain as the weather forecast calls for some rain every day. Fun!!!
The group is in high spirits that the tasks will proceed smoothly and be accomplished by week’s end. Another summary of the trip will appear in the next LifeLines. Our team members are: Lu and Ed Hourihan, Lee Jennings, Tina and Bill Leach, Penny Miller, and Lynn Walsh. We pray for all of you!
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Quilt Ministry
Milestone Reached!
Lord of Life Quilters can now boast that they have completed over 1,000 quilts. Quilt Ministry leader Gloria Brosious made the announcement at their July 11th work session.
The Ministry began in 2013, and there were 21 quilts in the first delivery to Lutheran World Relief (LWR). To date, a total of 956 quilts have been donated to LWR. From there, they have been distributed to those in need in at least 20 different countries across the world. At one time, we were able to track the pathway of our Lord of Life quilts from the LWR warehouse in Maryland to the country in which they were distributed. This tracking system is no longer available, but, when it was in operation, our LOL quilts went to 15 different countries.
Besides, LWR, 6 quilts were given to those we helped during our 2023 Mission Trip; 14 quilts and 2 children’s quilts were brought to Fort Dix for distribution to Afghani refugees; and 17 children’s quilts were given to the needy in Brazil.
Since our last quilt donation to LWR in September 2023, we needed to complete 44 more quilts to reach our 1,000th one made. It was verified at the July 11th quilt work session that we have achieved this milestone.
This year’s completed quilts will be blessed on God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday. On September 18th and 19th they will be transported to the collection center at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland.
Thank you to all church members who have joined with us in making these quilts over the past 11 years in which our Ministry has been at work!
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Project LOL:
Air Conditioning System Update
One down, one to go, and one getting closer to being a goner! The airconditioner for the church office, nursery, library, and other offices has been replaced. This was the smallest of the original older units that cool parts of our main building. Bids are coming in for the cost to replace a second unit that has expired. This is the one that cools the east side of the Sanctuary. The unit that cools the west side is still working, but is the same age as the two that have failed. We hope that the west unit will continue to work at least through the end of this year's warm season. Photos below show the installation process.
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Thank You From MORE Foundation
Recently, Lord of Life sent a full box of old sneakers to MORE. We received the following note back from them:
Dear Friends,
Keeping a running tally of carbon pulled by your trees is our pleasure. Every pair you send us becomes five trees pulling down 5,000 pounds of carbon in 20 years. One pair of used athletic shoes weighing 1.6 pounds pulls down well over 5,000 pounds of carbon in only two decades with 5 trees. And average of 50 pounds a year for each tree.
Your gift of sneakers also feeds millions of people with over a million trees planted by students since January 2023. Most of the trees planted are also food producers. 1/ 3 of all food comes from trees in the tropics.
It is also worth mentioning that we upcycle one pound of plastic waste for every pair of sneakers donated.
We greatly appreciate your continuous support, and please do not hesitate to reach out to us if there's any questions or concerns.
Regards,
Carole Bender | MORE Foundation Group
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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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Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
The Summer BFF program will continue in August.
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 service. 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.
To Email Janell - Click Here
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Nursery Volunteers
Sign Up
On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 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.
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a BFF teacher or in any other program, please contact Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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Book Club And P.E.P. Will Not Meet In August. | |
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Wiley Ministry
TODAY
Thursday, August 1st,
At 10:00 AM
Lord of Life returns to Wiley today. 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 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, August 2nd,
At 10:00 AM
We will be making inspirational bookmarks to accompany our school supply collection. No artistic talent is needed. Color-in bookmarks, stencils, markers, colored pencils, paper, and sample bookmarks will be supplied. Completed bookmarks will be given to children served by Bridge of Peace Lutheran Church in Camden and Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, August 21st,
At Noon
South Star Diner
1655 Rt. 38, Mt. Holly
We share good food and enjoy spending a relaxed, supportive time together. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends!
A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. For questions, contact Janell.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, August 27th,
At 10:00 AM
Rancocas State Park
Hainesport
(Weather Permitting!)
Join us for a brief devotion and picturesque walk. We will meet at the park entrance located on Rancocas Avenue. To locate the entrance to the park, use the GPS address 722 Rancocas Avenue, Hainesport, NJ. This address is for the last private home on Rancocas Road just before the park entrance.
Directions from Route 38 West, coming from Rt. 541 bypass:
At the light with Dunleavy’s, turn right onto Lumberton Road.
Go straight across Marne Highway at the Catholic Church.
Lumberton Road turns into Broad Street.
Continue on Broad Street until it ends at Rancocas Avenue.
Turn right on Rancocas Avenue and the park entrance is a short distance.
Just after entering the park’s gravel road, there are 3 small parking areas to the right.
We will meet at the park map at the 1st parking area.
Please contact Janell if you have questions.
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Summer Surprise Events!
A Note From Janell
Watch for emails from me or announcements at worship about some special summertime events that are still "in the works." We will be scheduling "Pop-Up Events." When the weather allows, I will send out an email invitation to meet at Johnson's Farm on a Tuesday evening for half-price ice cream night, or for an Evergreen Dairy Bar Car Cruise and ice cream night, or a gathering at The Original Banana Company in Laurel Springs. We hope you will be able to join us!
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Book Club
Tuesday, September 10th
Remarkably Bright Creatures
By Shelby Van
Book Club will resume in Septmeber, and this will be our choice to start the new season!
For fans of A Man Called Ove, this is a luminous debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
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Lap Robe
Blanket Ministry
2 Kits Available
Two of the six kits are still available. Thank you to those who have taken the kits and are working on finishing the lap robe blankets and to Barbara Urban for knitting the squares! We have one beautiful one back to us already. Your help is requested to assemble them into lap robe blankets for Wiley Care Center. The residents truly appreciate the warmth during air conditioner season and the cheery patterns brighten their day.
Kits contain 16 squares for you to create a pattern of your own design. On the “blanket table” beside Pastor’s office, there are hooks, needles and yarn available. 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 question or need instructions, please contact Janell Reich.
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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.
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Messages From Sandy O'Neal,
Women's Ministry Coordinator
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Upcoming Events
Three gatherings are planned for the fall and winter! A preview of each is below. More details will be available by email and LifeLines artcles. Mark your calendars NOW!
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BUNCO
Saturday, October 26th,
At 11:00 AM
Fellowship Hall
HALLOWEEN THEME!
All are welcome. Bring your significant other or friend!
A sign-up sheet will be on the Narthex bulletin board. Cost is $ 5.00 at the door. Bring a dish to share.
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Women’s Dinner At
Ginger’s In Medford
Wednesday, November 6th,
At 6:00 PM
Join us for dinner together as we enjoy fellowship, friendship, and some good eats!
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Women’s Ministry
Christmas Party
Friday, December 6th,
At 6:00 PM
Ornament exchange under $10.
Bring a dish to share.
Holiday games.
Fun to open the holiday season!
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Suggestions?
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
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Grace Place Registration
For 2024-2025
We are continuing to accept registrations for next school year through the end of August. If you wish to have your child attend Grace Place in 2024-2025, please contact the Director, Amy Wilmot. 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 A Bookkeeper
Term To Begin September 2024
Grace Place is seeking to have a bookkeeper 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 Bookkeeper:
The Bookkeeper 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.
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Stepping Stones To Health Committee Planning Meeting
Tuesday, August 13th,
At 10:00 AM
Health and personal wellbeing is important to all as we live our individual lives. Lord of Life supports this idea with it's Stepping Stones To Health Ministry. Our group meets about once a month and all are welcome to join us. The next meeting, at which you can join us, is on Tuesday, August 13th, at 10:00 AM. For more information, contact Cynthia Tait. A link to her email is below.
To Email Cynthia - Click Here
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Thank You Mowers!
All dates are covered and thanks to all who have signed up to mow our lawn!
We can always use more volunteers to help with a variety of maintenance projects at Lord of Life. If you can get involved please contact Keith Lerner. A link to his email is below.
To Email Keith - Click Here
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Reading The Bible
How often do you read the Bible? What books (or verses) of the Bible are especially meaningful to you? What books (or verses) of the Bible are a struggle for you? As a Lutheran, how should I read the Bible?
If you have ever wondered about the answers to these questions, please check out Pastor Emily Edenfield's video "How do Lutherans Read the Bible."
To Watch The Video - Click Here
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~~~WANTED~~~
(For The Choir!)
Do you enjoy singing? Do you enjoy how music fills your life with joy? If you answered yes, then please consider joining the choir or praise team. The biggest hurdle is attending the first 1 or 2 practices. There is no long-term obligation--just a desire to sing and worship God. If interested, please email or speak to Rick Krause.
To Email Rick - Click Here
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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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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 link below will lead to the most current Christrian Caring Newsletter which is May 2024.
To Read The May Newsletter - Click Here
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Cross Roads Family Camps
August 11th - 16th
August 16th - 18th
Cross Roads is offering two family opportunities duing the month of August: a one week Family Camp and a weekend Family Camp. For more information and to register, click on the link below.
For More Information - Click Here
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Lutheran Summer Music 2024
Video Archive
Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) has ended, but you can still access videos of the performances of this summer's concerts. Click on the link below to view them.
To Watch The Videos - Click Here
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Continuing Your Contributions: | |
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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Photos From July Events
At Lord Of Life
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Haiti Relief Quilt
Silent Auction
"Stitches Of Hope"
Winners!
Sunday, July 7th
The auction ended on July 7th with Cynthia and Tom Tait submitting the winning bid. Thanks to them and all others who participated and to Gloria Brosious who finished the quilt.
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Quilters At Work
Thursday, July 11th
Working on a recently donated supply of fabric was the focus of this session. The large pieces of material were cut into squares of the proper size, then ironed and assembled into kits. All are welcome to pick up a kit which will form the upper portion of the quilt. The group wrote and sent a thank you note to the donor of the fabric.
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Baptism
Sunday, July 14th
Our congregation welcomed the granddaughter of Vicky and Karl Tower, Madeline Jean Worden, as a Baptized Child of God. May God continue to bless and guide her!
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Vacation Bible School
July 15th - July 18th
Fifty-two children had a wonderful four days of Bible stories, songs, and fun at this year's "All God's Creatures" Vacation Bible School.
Special thanks to all our volunteers who helped with set up, registration, crafts, Bible stories, music, being group guides, and anything else that we needed! You will see many of them in the photos.
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Christmas In July Services
July 20th and 22nd
Mission Team Blessing
Sunday, July 21st
The annual Christmas in July Service was held at both the Saturday evening and Sunday church services. We sang some of our favorite Christmas hymns which were accompanied by the Bell Choir. It was wonderful to hear the church organ playing at at a Sunday service again. Also, our Mission Team received a Pastoral blessing and a show of support from the congregation. Pastor also thanked church members who staffed our Vacation Bible School.
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, July 24th
Our wonderful volunteers: Judy & Keith Lerner, Kirsten & Harry Granfors, Joan & Jesse Roberts, Carol Fucci, Bettie Lohmann, Lu & Ed Hourihan, and Cynthia Tait put together another donation of sandwiches for those served by the Christian Caring Center. Other items in the church shopping cart, which were left for the Center, were also delivered. Thank you to all helped and to Sue Dreisbach and Janell Reich for leading the team!
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Baptism
Saturday, July 27th
Our congregation welcomed Luke Vishan Narang as a child of God at his Baptism. He is the son of Stephanie and Amol and the grandson of Cheryl and Alan Dennison. May God always bless and guide you, Luke!
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Scholarship Awards
Sunday, July 28th
Lord of Life presented awards to our first ever Scholarship recipients, Lyndsey Millere and Michael Safier. Congratulations and may God bless you both during your academic journey!
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, July 30th
This month our group met at Black Run Preserve. We had a wonderful, refreshing nature walk. Those in the photo below are Cynthia Tait and Judy & Keith Lerner.
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August Birthdays
Aug. 1: Carly Wright
Aug. 3: AnneMarie Morales
Aug. 4: Linda Schwarzmann
Aug. 6: Ramona Dehoff and Frederick Nisula
Aug. 7: Diane Hoffman and Cindy Keenan
Aug. 8: Mark Malone
Aug. 9: Logan Barnes
Aug. 10: Bettie Lohman and Eric Mattson
Aug. 13: Peyton Christianson
Aug. 14: Joanne Rogers
Aug. 15: Susan Brandt, Grace Heinhold, and Tom Tait
Aug. 17: Anita Rickershauser
Aug. 19: Emily Miller
Aug. 20: Michael Godfrey, Brian Quinn, and Bettyjane Watkins
Aug. 22: Kim Mattson and Jake Miller
Aug. 23: Daniel Millere and Meghan Safier
Aug. 27: Ting Cosper
Aug. 28: Karen Lupnacca
Aug. 29: Patricia Andrews
Aug. 31: Breanne Tomlinson, Maxwell Tomlinson, and Gene Ingrao
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August Wedding Anniversaries
Aug. 1: Kristy & Michael Godfrey (Celebrating 15 years!) and
Bonnie & Bruce Rohner (Celebrating 54 years!)
Aug. 4: Tammy & Brian Miller
Aug. 10: Joyce & Bob Harper (Celebrating 50 years!) and
Debbie & Joe Snodgrass
Aug. 12: Linda & Alexander Sarnecki
Aug. 13: Marita & Mark Malone
Aug. 16: Carol & Peter Fucci
Aug. 23: Robin & Wayne Mocci
Aug. 26: Stefanie & Wallace Pickard
Aug. 29: Lucia & Ed Hourihan and
Linda & Karl Russ (Celebrating 59 years!)
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August Baptismal Anniversaries
Aug. 5: Stella Friedman
Aug: 7: Linda Nardi
Aug. 8: Anna Yannessa
Aug. 11: Brian Miller and Javier Morales
Aug. 12: Carol Fucci
Aug. 14: Heather Barger
Aug. 22: Dean Morales
Aug. 27: Bettie Lohman
Aug. 29: Debbie Chromeck
August: Julie Scott
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All Are Welcome At Lord Of Life!
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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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Some Baseball History:
During the month of August, there will be two baseball oriented events at Lord of Life: the tour of Citizen's Bank Park and the BlueClaws game. Keeping with this theme, the link below will take you to a booklet that talks about baseball in its early days during the Civil War. It contains excerpts from a Union soldier's diary and rules of game at that time. Thank you Carol and Pete Fucci for sharing this.
To Read The Booklet - Click Here
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The ending song appears twice in our ELW hymnal as #332 and #611. The tune more familiar to most is the one which is listed as an "English Folk Tune." This hymn was chosen by Living Lutheran Newsletter as its July 2024 Hymn of the Month. The music link begins with some history behind the hymn and a musical introduction. The second link is to the article in Living Lutheran. Enjoy!
To Listen - Click Here
To Read The Article - Click Here
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