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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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Issue Of: September 1, 2026 | |
"O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord; bless his name; 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..."
Psalm 96:1-4 (NRSVue)
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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!
Thanks to all who provided our special treats during the summer months! Our regular Hosts will return on Sunday, September 13th.
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From The Pastor's Desk:
September brings changes in all kinds of ways! College students are already back in classes, and children will soon be back in school. The summer rush is soon over down the shore, and before you know it the 21st will be here and that’s it - summer is over and Autumn has begun! I mean, after all, coffee shops already have pumpkin spice concoctions and donuts, so it’s just around the corner…
The church has seasons too, several in fact. We are still, worship wise, in the season of Pentecost as we hear the stories of the church in growth. Growing deeper in faith and closer to Christ. Growing in ministry and serving. Growing together as the Body of Christ.
But September brings renewed growth as schools welcome students, and as vacation time winds down. Soon we will bless backpacks and students for the new school year. We will celebrate the giving of quilts and the gift of grandparents. Children’s Church is back and so are Confirmation classes. Bible study will begin soon as we plunge into new understandings of the Holy Spirit - in and among us.
All through the summer months we never lost sight of our calling to serve. We continued to provide sandwiches and protein meal bars, sometimes called “brownies”, to our neighbors at the Christian Care Center. We provided picnic food and other food items for our friends at Bridge of Peace. We also made sure kids had all the supplies needed for a successful school year through our annual Supply Collection. Well done good and faithful servants of God!
Ever and always we gather to worship the One who gives and sustains life - Jesus Christ. Every Saturday at 5:00 PM, and every Sunday at 9:30 AM, we gather as the people of God. We come to pray together, to sing together, to be together, and to have grace poured out upon us - together.
We are Lord of Life Church and God is calling us to new things, new ways of being, with new hope and a vision for the future. Let us gather together and joyfully follow where God leads!
Joyfully reaching out in love as God’s people!
Pastor Barry
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Update On Our Search For A New Full Time Pastor
A Message From Church Council President
Bill Reich
On August 25, 2026, your Church Council, some staff members, and the Call Committee of Lord of Life conducted an interview with a fourth candidate that has been presented to us by our New Jersey Synod with the intent to fulfill our need for a full time pastor.
The results of the interview are that the candidate continues to be interested in doing ministry at Lord of Life, and your church council believes that the candidate is worthy of consideration by the members of our congregation. Both parties have agreed to continue along to the next step of the call process.
Therefore, SAVE THE DATE – Sunday September 27, 2026. The candidate will lead our 9:30 AM worship service that day. Following the service at approximately 10:45 AM, we will have a Special Congregational Meeting. The sole purpose of the meeting is to vote on whether or not the candidate is acceptable to the membership of Lord of Life.
While the worship service for that day is expected to be available on YouTube, the congregational meeting will not be. Only congregation members physically in the building at the time of the meeting will be able to vote. Attendance will be taken to insure that we obtain a quorum for the meeting.
Additional information will be sent to the membership via U.S. Mail in mid-September.
Please continue to keep the candidate, the Call Committee, the staff of Lord of Life, and your Church Council in your prayers as we continue through the call process. (The Synod has asked that the name of the candidate be withheld until the day of the congregational meeting.)
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Special Sundays In September
At Our 9:30 AM Worship Service
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Blessing Of The Backpacks
Sunday, September 6th
Attention all Lord of Life youth! Join us at worship with your school backpacks for a special blessing during the church service.
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Children's Church New Year Begins,
Quilt Blessing And Packing,
Grandparent's Day
Sunday, September 13th
There are several events happening this Sunday. The new year for Lord of Life's Children's Church will begin.
Quilts that have been finished over the last 12 months will be displayed, blessed during the church service, and then packed for shipment to Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Following the church service, congregation members are invited to help with moving the quilts from the Sanctuary to Fellowship Hall where they will be placed into boxes. You also have an opportunity to assist with the packing. Boxes of quilts will be brought to the LWR collection center, Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Vineland on September 17th.
In the United States, Grandparent's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Lord of Life will recognize our member grandparents with some special activities during Coffee Fellowship following the church service.
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Dine And Donate At P.J. Whelihan's:
Support The Lord Of Life Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, September 16th
From 5:00 PM To 9:00 PM
(No Reservations Are Required)
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee invites all to a "dine and donate" at P.J. Whelihan's in Medford Lakes (61 Stokes Road). Come when you can, have a meal, and depart at whatever time you are finished. Tell the wait staff that you are participating in Lord of Life's Dine And Donate. P.J.'s will donate 15% of all food sales to Lord of Life's Scholarship Fund. There is no cost to you regarding the donation.
Please consider helping support the Lord of Life Scholarship as you enjoy a dinner at P.J.'s. Thank you in advance for participating!
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2026 Vacation Challenge:
Visit Another Congregation
Extended Through September!
Many of us travel during the summer months, and Lord of Life has created a simple “contest event” in which all can participate. Winners will be announced in October.
Directions: All it involves is visiting another house of worship while you are away on summer vacation. While there, pick up a bulletin or flyer. Put your name on it along with the names of anyone else who was with you. For “extra credit,” you can also write one sentence about something you liked or something you learned. Bring it back to church and place it in the designated collection box. That’s it. Take the challenge and grow in our faith!
If you have any questions, you can contact Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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Save The Date!
Lord Of Life
Scholarship Fund
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 4th
At 10:30 AM
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast, in Fellowship Hall, on Sunday, October 4th 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.
Please join us for this very special Coffee Hour on October 4th!
Thank you in advance,
The Lord of Life Scholarship Committee
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Lord Of Life Hosts:
Diakonia Retreat
"Weaving The Psalms With Mind, Body, And Soul"
Saturday, October 17th, 9:30 AM To 3:00 PM
All Are Welcome! Registration Required!
(Registration forms are in a folder posted to the bottom left Narthex bulletin board. The following link is to a printable form and the announcement below.)
To Print A Registration Form - Click Here
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Save The Date!
Volunteers Needed!
Fall 2026
Cleanup Day Scheduled!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Beginning At 8:30 AM
A Message From Keith Lerner,
Property Care Ministry
Our Lord of Life Church Grounds Spring Cleanup Day will be held on
Saturday, November 7, 2026 beginning at 8:30 AM (No rain date).
I am asking for all volunteers to meet in the church parking lot by 8:15 AM on the scheduled date. Plan on approximately 4 hours of work, but any
amount of time you can devote will be greatly appreciated.
Please bring chainsaws, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and weed whackers if you can.
Plan To Help? Let Keith Know:
jklerner@comcast.net
We appreciate and thank you for any time you can spare to volunteer for this project!
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American Red Cross
Special Summer
Blood Drive
Thank You Donors!
From Blood Drive Coordinator Bill Dreisbach
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our volunteers and donors for participating in the August blood drive at Lord of Life.
Although we encountered some initial equipment challenges that required loss of the first hour while replacement equipment was shipped from Philadelphia, the team resolved the issue and ensured the drive continued successfully.
We are pleased to announce that the Red Cross successfully collected 25 productive pints. While our "straw goal" was to reach 30, this remains a significant result for the community. We sincerely apologize to those who were unable to participate during the first hour (about 8 donors). We look forward to seeing you at our next drive!
Another Thank You From Red Cross
Blood Drive Coordinator, Caitlin Murphy
Thank you all for the tremendous effort and continued support among your congregation and community! We are so honored to work with you all especially during this emergent time when our blood supply is experiencing a historic low.
I was disappointed to hear about the issues at the start of the drive, as I know you all were too. Even through these difficulties, your drive saved more than 70 patients in the Tabernacle area and beyond! THANK YOU! We appreciate your understanding and patience with us during the unforeseen circumstances.
We hope that you can sign up to donate at the next drive at your location. Please let me know if there is anything you may need from me.
Have a great week!
Caitlin
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The "Crew Cutters"
It's that time of year again when our lawn will need a weekly trim. If you are able to help out on one or more weeks, contact Ed Hourihan who is the coordinator for our team.
Thanks to all our volunteers who have signed up already!
Our mowing week begins on the Monday of each week and ends on the following Saturday prior to our church service. This assures our property will look its best for our weekend worship.
Open Dates (Week Beginning Date Is Monday):
September 7, 14
October 12, 19
Volunteers For September (Week Beginning Date Is Monday):
9/7 Open
9/14 Open
9/21 Jim Ebersberger
9/28 Tom Tait
Volunteers For October (Week Beginning Date Is Monday):
10/5 Jim Ebersberger
10/12 Open
10/19 Open
10/26 Jim Ebersberger
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.
To Email Ed - Click Here
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Tellers Wanted!
About every other Sunday, a group of church members counts and records offerings that have been donated. This assures proper accounting of monies contributed to our church.
We are in need of additional volunteers, “Tellers,” to help with the process. Teller Teams are formed and assigned in a fashion so that a particular team is counting no more than once a month. The more volunteer Teller Teams we have, the less frequent the assigned dates will be. All needed training will be provided. New team members will always be counting with experienced volunteers.
If you would like to help out and be a part of one of our Teller Teams, contact our Financial Secretary, Carol Ebersberger. A link to her email is below.
To Email Carol - Click Here
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Bible Study To Resume:
Wednesday, September 16th
At 10:00 AM
Books have been purchased. If you did not sign up for one, but would like a copy, they are also available at Cokesbury, Amazon, and Target. Books are 160 pages and cost about $16.
If you have any questions, contact Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
To Email Janell - Click Here
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The Holy Spirit: God’s Presence
and Power at Work in Us
By Adam Hamilton
The Holy Spirit is God's active presence and power at work in the world and in our lives. Through the Spirit, we are transformed, led, empowered, and guided in our faith journey. Jesus promised his followers that the Spirit would come alongside them as comforter and counselor, empowering them to transform the world.
In The Holy Spirit, Adam Hamilton explores what Scripture teaches about God's Spirit―from the Hebrew Bible through Jesus' promises in the Gospels, the powerful Pentecost experience in Acts, and the rich teachings found in the New Testament letters. This accessible study helps believers understand and experience the Holy Spirit's presence and power in their daily walk with Christ.
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Children's Church
Ages 3 Years To 5th Grade
Are Welcome To Attend!
Every Sunday
9:30 AM Church Service
The regular Children's Church program will begin on Sunday, September 6th with the special Blessing of the Backpacks during the church service.
Children will attend the beginning part of our Sunday morning 9:30 AM service. Following the children's message and song, the group will leave the Sanctuary for our Children's Church program. Friends are always welcome!
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Our Children's Church Program
For September
Verse of the Month: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love” (Psalm 103:8)
September 6th – Joshua 24:1–15, God’s Blessings & Back To School Blessings
September 13th – Matthew 18:21–35, Forgiveness
September 20th – Matthew 20:1–16, Generosity
September 27th – Matthew 21:23–32, Action
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Confirmation Classes Begin
Lord of Life's Confirmation instruction is open to all youth in grades 6, 7, and 8. Tom Bettner will be the instructor, once again, this school year. We will use the Colaborate Curriculum as in the past. The link below will provide information about this course of study.
If you have not as yet enrolled and are interested in receiving instruction, please contact Breanne Tomlinson as soon as possible.
For Information About The Colaborate Curriculum - Click Here
To Email Breanne - Click Here
Confirmation Schedule For September
Orientation And Lesson 1: Thursday, September 10th, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Breanne Tomlinson will lead the session.
Lesson 2: Sunday, September 13th, 9:30 AM
Tom Bettner will be the instructor at this session.
If you have any questions about Lord of Life's Confirmation instruction, you can contact Breanne Tomlinson or Tom Bettner.
To Email Tom - Click Here
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First Holy Communion
Instruction
All youth in grades 1, 2, and 3 may receive instruction for their first Communion. Classes will be held on Saturdays, October 17th and 24th at 9:30 AM. First Communion Sunday will be on October 25th.
Please contact Breanne Tomlinson to enroll and if you have any questions.
To Email Breanne - Click Here
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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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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, September 3rd
At 10:00 AM
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. Just your being there is a gift to the residents. Our September program at Wiley will have our Ohana Ukuleles lead an Oldies "Song For Joy" sing-a-long with the residents.
If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
| | The Lord of Life Wiley Ministers on August 6th. From left to right: Lee Jennings, Joyce Harper, Sue Dreisbach, Rick Krause, Bill Reich, Janell Reich, Cynthia Tait, and Tom Tait. | | |
Time For Talents
Friday, September 4th
At 10:00 AM
For our September session, we will be making new bulletin boards for the church entryway "Giving Room."
Come join the fun! This is a relaxed group for blessing others with our creativity and enjoying time together. We meet in Fellowship Hall. All projects are easy and materials will be provided. All are welcome!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
September 9th,
At 12:00 Noon
The Harmony Diner
320 NJ-73, Voorhees, NJ 08053
For our September lunch get together, we’ll be gathering at the Harmony Diner. A link to their menu is below.
For The Menu - Click Here
Join us for some outstanding food, fun, and fellowship. Both women and men are welcome, and bring a friend as well.
A sign up sheet is in the Narthex. If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Janell.
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Book Club
Below are the books planned for our sessions in September and October.
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Tuesday, September 15th
Meeting In Dory's Cafe,
Village At Taunton Forge
At 10:00 AM
The Women, By Kristin Hannah
This is a 2024 historical fiction about nurses serving in the Vietnam War. It remained a top choice well into 2025. Currently the library has 14 of 22 copies available. The book is 471 pages in length and is rated a 4.7 out of 5.
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Tuesday, October 13th
(Time: To Be Announced)
An Invisible Thread,
By Laura L. Schroff
And
Alex Tresniwoski
This biography is a remarkable story that is told so beautifully and honestly. Laura Schroff was a successful advertisement sales representative living and working in Manhattan. Maurice was a homeless, eleven-year-old panhandler on the street. He asked for spare change; she kept walking. But then something stopped her in her tracks, and she turned around and went back. And she continued to go back, again and again. They met up nearly every week for years and built an unexpected, life-changing friendship that has today spanned almost three decades. There are 8 copies in the library. The book is 238 pages in length and is rated a 4.3 out of 5.
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Devotion And Walk
Arney's Mount Trails
September 25th
At 10:00 AM
September's Devotion and Walk will take place at Arney's Mount Park, 150 Juliustown Road, Columbus, NJ. After a brief devotion, we'll take to the trails of this scenic park. For more information or if you have any questions, contact Janell.
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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 Health Focus:
Basic Needs
Health Services
Help Is Near In
Our Own Backyard!
This month’s Focus on Health features Basic Needs Services in New Jersey and Burlington County. Help is just a phone call away for needs such as drug treatment, protective or emergency services, housing, and social services. Stop by the Focus on Health Table in Fellowship Hall to learn more. The Stepping-Stones to Health team encourage you to pick up our free monthly handouts or speak with one of our members: Joan Molnar, Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Heather Cosper, Barbara Ma, or Cynthia Tait. Please also share any health topics you would like our committee to address—or, better yet, join this important ministry.
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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 8th and September 22nd at 3:00 PM.
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Cynthia Tait - Click Here
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Worship And
Music Ministry "Notes"
From Director Rick Krause
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Church Choir
Season Begins!
New Members
Are Welcome!
Are you passionate about music? Would you like to connect with others who share your love for singing? Our New Life Choir is searching for enthusiastic singers to join us at our first practice on Wednesday, September 9th, at 7:00 PM. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or a beginner eager to learn something new, there's a place for you in our musical family. Please consider joining us as we explore the uplifting power of faith through music. For more information, please see Rick Krause or any choir member for details.
To Email Rick - 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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Open House, Tuesday, September 8th, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
New School Year Begins Thursday, September 10th!
Grace Place will hold a special Open House event at which time all enrolled students and their families will meet their teachers. Classes will begin two days later.
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Registration For The
2026-2027 School Year
Registration remains ongoing for next school year. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families to Grace Place Preschool!
There are no tours scheduled of the Grace Place facilities prior to the start of classes, but please inquire about arranging one if you are interested in enrolling your child into our program. For that and any other questions you might have, 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
Practices begin again on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM and will be held on all other Wednesdays at 7:00 PM following our first gathering.
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
Our next practices will be on Tuesdays, September 15th and 29th at 10:30 AM. We will be playing at Wiley for a sing-a-long on September 3rd.
The Ohana Ukuleles play at selected church services and other church events throughout the year. We have also occasionally visited with our outreach team at Wiley. Whether you are a novice or skilled musician, you are welcome to join us! There are ukuleles available for beginners of any age. Janell Reich is available after Sunday services to help you get started. Please contact her if you are interested.
Come join our Music Ministry ukulele group!
For More Information - Click Here
To Email Janell Reich- Click Here
| | Our musicians during an August practice session. | | | |
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 10th, from 10:00 AM until noon. It will be a "Quilt Ministry Work Day." We have a variety of jobs to do and can use as many hands as possible to accomplish them.
On Saturday, September 12th, we will display the quilts in the Sanctuary for our Quilt Blessing that weekend.
The quilts will be delivered to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland on Thursday, September 17th. We will leave Lord of Life at 11:00 AM. Please let Janell know if you are able to help on the 12th and/or the 17th.
Our quilters make quilts which are donated to Lutheran World Relief who distributes them to people in need in the United States and around the world. 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, our session is on Wednesday, September 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
| | Lord of Life's Helping Hands crew busy at work and a car load of 192 sandwiches and other donated items getting ready to be delivered to the Christian Caring Center on August 26th. | | |
Servant Sunday
One Sunday Each Month
At 10:45 AM
Lord of Life volunteers make and package nutritious, protein rich snack bars for those served by the Christian Caring Center. The group meets in Fellowship Hall about once a month following the Sunday morning church service to package the snacks that were made beforehand.
The next session is Sunday, September 20th.
All church members are welcome to participate in this project. For more information about how you can become involved with our Servant Sunday Ministry, contact Sue Dreisbach.
To Email Sue - Click Here
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Lord of Life's Servants at work in Fellowship Hall on August 9th
following the morning church service. 138 nutritious snack bars were wrapped!
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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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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.
You can also 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 or computer 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. The image below is of the most recent update: April 2026.
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September Meeting Schedule
September 2nd, Wednesday
Social Ministry Team - 11:30 AM
September 8th, Tuesday
Worship And Music Team - 7:00 PM
September 10th, Thursday
Grace Place Board - 3:30 PM
September 14th, Monday
Church Council - 7:00 PM
September 15th, Tuesday
Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM
Discipleship, Evangelism, and Communications Committee - 7:00 PM
September 16th, Wednesday
Care And Nurture Team - 11:15 AM
Stepping Stones To Health Committee - 3:30 PM
September 21st, Monday
Mutual Ministry - 3:00 PM (If necessary.)
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Photos From August Events
At Lord Of Life
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School Supplies Collection Ends
Sunday, August 9th
God has reached out deep and wide to our congregation and touched our hearts to care for our young friends at both Bridge of Peace in Camden and the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. You have supplied 33 backpacks, 1,462 school supplies, and 50 bookmarks! Imagine all of the children that will know God’s love through those gifts!
Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your faithfulness to God’s mission here at Lord of Life as we are…Joyfully Reaching Out in Love as God’s People!
Sue Dreisbach
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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: Kelsie Jennings, 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 and Katelyn & Travis Pummer
Sep. 8: Breanna & Erik Bares
Sep. 9: Dawn & Steve Bielec
Sep. 11: Fran & Chuck Bubeck (Celebrating 61 years!)
Sep. 17: Vickie & Karl Tower
Sep. 21: Kris & Jack Gordon (Celebrating 52 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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