eNews from Lord of Life
 1-June-2009
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THANK YOU !
Our Mission Team Car Wash / Bake Sale raised $1201.50 to help offset expenses for our Sr. High Youth Ministry's upcoming trip to Maryland. Thank you to all the volunteers (31 washers of 70 vehicles) and bakers, and to all those who supported this annual event!
ALSO thanks to the
many people that helped make the
First Holy Communion successful including:
Donna Yates, Sue Dreisbach, Pastor
& Debbie Chromeck (of course)
Dinners & Cleanup - Marie Lamb,
Jen Schultz & Fran Bubeck
Bread baking with kid - Chuck &
Fran Bubeck
Bible wrapping - Donna Yates, Fran
Bubeck & Marie Lamb
Bible Blast - Karin Kruger |
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Skirts for Haiti Penny Miller is coordinating making skirts for women of Haiti - looking for help sewing or donations of 2.5 yards of washable fabric. Also interested in anyone who sells material wholesale.
The Haitian women never get anything new so this gift will not only help them materially but spiritually also.
Please help Penny with this wonderful effort to help the Christian women of Haiti! |
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Ministry Quicklinks
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About Pentecost... "Christianity's most under-rated holiday"
Pentecost, the season of the Holy Spirit, is otherwise known as the "birthday of the church." In theory, Pentecost should be recognized, along with Christmas and Easter, as one of the three most important holidays of the Christian Church. Here's why.
Where the term "Pentecost" comes from:
Pentecost (or "the 50th day" in ancient Greek) is a holiday of Christianity commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, fifty days after the resurrection.
Why is Pentecost so important for Christians?
It is connected to Christianity's central image of God as Trinity. Over many centuries Christians have come to understand God in three ways. First, as God the Creator in nature; second, as the Son, in the story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus; and finally, as Spirit. The Spirit represents God as living and active in the world today. It signifies the fact that the Christian faith is not just about events that happened in the past, rather it concerns the present and the future. The Spirit is God's animating presence in the church, and indeed, in life itself. Hence, without its Spirit, the church is dead, and without the Spirit, all that is creative and wonderful in life itself ceases to exist. |
Vacation Bible School ! July 27-31, 2009
 Morning: 9:30 - noon 4 days only (Mon-Thu): Age 3 thru entering Kindergarten in September.
Dinner: nightly 5:30-6pm
Evening: 6pm - 8:30pm (Mon-Fri) Grade 1 thru 5th grade in September Adult VBS Bible Study: 7pm - 8:15pm on "TV Shows"
We are still looking for a few people with music expertise to help Sue out that week, a morning photographer and an AM & PM coordinator to help Lisa Spector that week. Also a 'setup' team and a 'breakdown' team. (Everything has to be moved Friday night due to a wedding on Sat.)
Thanks in advance for everyone's help in making this a big success!!!
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7 Spiritual Practices: A Faithful Steward's Guide
Over the next few weeks we will be discussing things to consider as we go through challenging times. This week is the third installment - 'Learn to be Content'.
 "We brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains." (1 Timothy 6:7-10)
Learning contentment is one of the most significant disciplines we can achieve. Many people have amassed large debts chasing their dreams, only to find that their latest purchase provides only fleeting fulfillment. Contentment reduces our desire to spend, creating a cushion between our spending and our income. This brings about the opportunity to save, to give away, or to buy something special. If, on the other hand, our spending is regularly ahead of our income, then the inevitable consequence is debt. Debt can be difficult to manage and arises for all sorts of reasons. If you have significant debt, you are encouraged to take action as soon as possible.
You may find the following prayer helpful: "Lord Jesus Christ, you taught about building treasure in heaven rather than on earth; teach us to be content when our needs are satisfied rather than our wants, and grant us wisdom to be faithful stewards. Amen."
Action: Look back at your budget and review your debts
and savings. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling
is a nationally recognized resource for debt management
counseling. Contact them at www.nfcc.org or (800) 338-2227
Pause for Reflection: In which areas of your life do you
find it easiest to be content? Where are the temptations?
- Thanks to Office of Stewardship of the Episcopal Church |
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
Lutheran Care Visit: Monday June 1 at 1:30pm - Open to all, please contact Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to participate this month.
Book Review & Fellowship: Monday June 1 at 7pm - Meeting at home of Myra & Tim Bell to discuss "Big Russ & Me" by Tim Russert. Signup on bulletin board.
New Life Choir: Tuesday June 2 at 7:30pm
Adult Bible Study: Wednesday June 3 at 10am
Stewardship Team: Wednesday June 3 at 7pm
Confirmation Service Practice: Wednesday Jun 3 at 7pm - All 8th grade confirmands will meet for upcoming service on June 7th.
Women's Bible Study: Wednesday June 3 at 7pm
SURFLIGHT Theatre Trip: Thursday June 4 @ 10am - "Lady be Good" - Contact Sue Dreisbach for details.
Finance Team: Thursday June 4 at 7:30pm
Celebration of Worship Servants & All Sunday School Event: Sunday June 7th at 10am
Confirmation: Sunday June 7th 11:30am (Reception set-up at 11am)
Church Council: Monday Jun 8th at 7pm - all members welcome.
Dinner at the Diner: Wednesday June 10 - 4:30pm - Red Lion Diner - Contact Sue Dreisbach for details. Signup on board!
Grace Place Circus: Friday June 12 @ 11am - (Lions... tigers... bears?) Hope to see you there as we celebrate the end of another school year!
Art Gallery Exhibit - Friday June 12 @ 6-8pm & Art Workshops (Saturdays June 13 & 20, Monday June 29). Open to artists of all ages - please contact Kelsey King if you'd like to participate.
Senior High Youth Ministry - Road Rally & BBQ: Sunday June 14 - noon to 5pm. Please see Leslie Schmauder for more info.
PEP Cafe - Thursday June 18 @ noon - Gather to enjoy fellowship and food! Bring a wedding picture of you or someone in your family to share.
Care Partnersteam meeting Thursday June 18 @ 7:00 pm
Senior High Mission Trip: Info (June 21 - 27) can be obtained by clicking here.
Blood Drive - June 22 @ 1-8 pm - Please call Susan Kagan (268-2830) if you'd like to volunteer at the upcoming drive (making calls, etc.).
Men's & Child(ren) Ministry Dinner: Monday June 29 @ 6pm. This month meeting at Indian Mills Pizza and then touring the Indian Mills Fire House with Volunteer Firefighter Andy Roppoli. Please signup on board.
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CAMDEN RIVERSHARKS Game: Saturday July 11 - 5:35pm - Contact Andy Roppolli for details.
Junior High Mission Trip: Info (July 13 - 16) can be obtained by clicking here.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is week of July 27. Mark your calendars now. |
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Announcements & Time/Talent/Treasure Opportunities
PRAYER BROCHURE by EMAIL - Contact the church if you would like to be part of our email Prayer Ministry.
Miles to Maryland and Home - The senior high youth ministry will be going to Maryland work and serving the people of Cambridge, Easton and Salisbury with Habitat for Humanity and ministry organizations. They are "selling miles" for $5.00 to help with the expenses of the church. If you can help reduce the costs for this trip, please contact Donna Yates or the church office. Thanks for helping us get to Maryland!
Flower Dedications - Please see the bulletin board for sign-up sheets.
"Change for a Change" - If you are participating in helping to raise funds for the Samaritan Ministries in Hot Springs Arkansas & the Fuller Center, FINAL CALL to return your M&M containers. Thank you!
Ushers needed for both 6PM and 8:30 AM services - please call or email the church if you'd like to help!
Like to mow the lawn? Well, neither do we, but God makes it grow anyhow! If you can help for a week or two, please contact the church office lordlife@lordlife.us or just call. Thanks!
Audio / Visual System - 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 or email here.
The Stewardship team is always 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 next meeting, the Wed before Council (June 3rd) at 7pm. |
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