24-March-2009
eNews from Lord of Life
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Tabernacle NJ
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What's Next for Lord of Life?  Our church is dynamic and growing and we face many questions about our direction in the future. 
  How do we best serve the community and our congregation in our mission of learning, serving and celebrating?   How do we best face the challenges and opportunities that lie before us?  As we grow in our 23rd year together, what is God calling us to do, what to be, and how to change?
    Your church council has decided to work with the NJ Synod on seeking answers to these questions through a program called "Natural Church Development".  Over the course of the next 12-18 months, we will work with our NCD coach, Pastor Dick Kitz.  It will start with a survey of members of our congregation to find out where our church is now, and then we will have a focus to work together on opportunities to grow in the future.   If you are asked to complete the survey, please get engaged and help us with this important effort.  Thanks!
Blessed to be a Blessing!  
  When can a Lenten discipline become an opportunity for year-round discipleship?  Whenever members and friends of Lord of Life take a journey on the Meditaton Walk, regardless of the church season, the opportunity is available. 

This walk is located on the southeast corner of our property and includes biblical "stations of the cross" which are preceded by a stop in "the Upper Room" and conclude with a celebration of "the Resurrection."  Devotional booklets are provided (for children and adults) at the entrance to the walk.  These guides will enhance the experience with scriptural texts and prayers. 

As we take this walk ourselves or invite others to experience this time-tested church tradition with us, it becomes clear that our Meditation Walk provides one more opportunity for us to be "blessed to be a blessing!"

- Pastor Jones
Senior High Mission Trip Information (June 21 - 27)can be obtained at this link:   SHMT
 
Church Services
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Saturday 6pm
Sunday 8:30 & 10 am
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HOLY WEEK Service Schedule
Maundy Thursday - April 9 - 7:30pm

Good Friday - April 10 - 3pm & 7:30pm

Vigil of Easter - Sat April 11 - 6pm

Easter Celebrations - Sunday April 12 - 8am, 10am, 11:30am
Contact Info:

Pastor David Jones  609-268-0262 (office)

lordlife@lordlife.us

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Wonderful Wednesdays continue!... March 25, April 1st are last evenings for this Lenten opportunity   5:30 to 6:30 pm (meal) and 6:30-8:00 pm (learning opportunities).  Open to all!
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Confirmation students will continue with their learning sessions during this time & studies are available for youth (pre-K to 8th grade) and adults.  Senior High students always needed for helpers!   Hope to see you there!
Care Partners 
  This is a joyous occasion here at Lord of Life!   On Sunday, March 8th, we commissioned 9 dedicated and gifted Care Partners who answered a special call to use their gifts to follow in the caring footsteps of Jesus.  We invite you to celebrate these  dedicated and gifted individuals. Care Partners Sue Dreisbach, Peter Edwardsen, Jill Glossner, Lee Jennings, Mary-Jo Miserendino, Anne-Marie Peiffer, Jodi Shover, Dennis Yates and Donna Yates; each stand ready to begin this caring ministry within our congregation and our community.  We ask you, the people of Lord of Life, to open your hearts to the ministry of these brothers and sisters and pray that they may be effective servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
   Care Partners are available to come alongside any brother or sister in need.  So if  you or someone you know is facing a difficult situation, needs a prayer partner, or simply someone to listen to the things of their heart, please direct them to the Care Partner Ministry by calling the church office. Brochures are available in the church foyer. We will respond within 24 hours of receiving your message.  May God be glorified!  - -Jan Fierick
common ground coffee cupCommon Ground Coffee House - March 27 @ 7-10pm - come hear Maria DiSciullo who is a gifted & talented musician along with our famous 'open mic' opportunity. Don't miss the fun!  (Our last coffee house for the winter season)  We serve Fair Trade coffee, Tea, Cocoa... and desserts!                                        Invite a Friend!
Upcoming Events

"Change for Change" Lenten Project - If you are helping to raise funds for Samaritan Ministries / Fuller Center please don't forget to return your M&M containers!  Thanks.

MEN's DINNER - Monday March 23 - 6pm at Ott's - Penny Miller will speak about her recent trip to Haiti.

Taize Service - Saturday March 28th - A time for prayer, renewal, reflection and worship
 
CONFIRMATION EVENT - Sunday March 29 - 10am - Worship at Jacob's Chapel in Mt. Laurel - Contact Leslie Schmauder for details or questions.
 
SHYM Mission Trip Training Session - Sunday March 29 - 12 noon - until 2pm   Contact Donna Yates for details.  or check out: http://lolmission.home.comcast.net/~lolmission
 
Keswick Easter Hymn Sing - Thursday April 2 - 9:15am - Contact Sue Dreisbach if you would like to attend.
  
EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS - Easter lilies or tulips available for $7.  Please sign up on the church bulletin board. The last day to order is April 5.

LUTHERAN CARE VISIT - Monday April 6 - 1:30pm - Contact Sue Dreisbach for details.

BOOK REVIEW & FELLOWSHIP - Wednesday April 8 - 7pm - Meet at Kathy & Dave Parsons' home to discuss "The Soprano State" by Bob Ingle & Sandy McClure.  Please sign up on bulletin board.

Grace Place Easter Program:  Thu Apr 9 at 11am.  Open to all!
 
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The Stewardship team is looking for a few people to help with time & talent and our 2009 stewardship plan.  Contact Bill Dreisbach dreisbac@gmail.com or the church office or attend 1st meeting, Wed before Council (Apr 8th) at 7pm.

Ushers are needed for both 6PM and 8:30 AM services - please call or email the church if you'd like to help!

We are also looking for people at the Saturday and Sunday services to help with the audio/video system.  If you'd like to learn and help, please email or call the church office.

"Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained at:  http://home.comcast.net/~lordlife/simply-giving-form.pdf
Thanks for Sharing your Talents with Lord of Life
Thank's to our audit team for your willingness to participate in this year's audit of the LOL finances.  Brigette Watson has agreed to lead the team this year. Member of the audit team are: Chris Kulina, Mary Roppoli, Bill Leach, Barbara Godfrey,  Diane Maurer, Bill Hodu,  Ed Kagen, and Ed Harding.