eNews from Lord of Life
13-July-2009
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THANK YOU !
To Cub Scout Pack 439 who cleaned up the Memorial Garden, plus power washed
the benches and walkway on the Meditation Walk... what a wonderful job
they did!
The scouts involved were: Jacob Boris, Justin
Brown, Jonathan Brown, Shane McGowan, Danny McGowan, Grace McGowan,
Robert Sunbury, & James Sunbury.
Adult leaders were: Dan and Janet Boris, Lori Brown, Amy McGowan and Robert Sunbury.
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Thank you to all those who donated water jugs for VBS!
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Skirts for Haiti Penny Miller is co-ordinating 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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Grace Place
Grace Place has only 2 openings left for the am 2 1/2 year old class. A
3-4 year old class is now being offered Tues, Thurs, Fri. afternoons. If you know
anyone who is looking for a great school have them call 609-268-2756.
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"Ebeneezer," starring John Davidson!
Join us for our holiday trip to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven with lunch at the Bayberry Inn- Sat., Dec. 5th. Please reserve your seat with a $10 deposit ASAP.
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Blessed to be a Blessing!
In our life together as a congregation, we have had the
opportunity to partner with the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
on many occasions. This school has been
part of our faith tradition since 1867 and is a training ground for ministers
of the gospel; both ordained pastors and lay ministers. Six of these men and women have worked with
us in field education and one was our vicar for a year (Pastor Linda Wood who
is now the pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Riverside, N. J.). Once again we have been asked to be an
internship site. This time we will work
in co-operation with Saint Paul's LC in Hainesport and Lutheran Care in
Moorestown sharing responsibility for the education and ministry of Vicar Sue
Jones. Sue's work among us will
graciously remind us that God constantly calls the Church into new
relationships so that we might be "Blessed to be a Blessing!"
- Pastor Jones |
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7 Spiritual Practices: A Faithful Steward's Guide #7
Over the past few weeks we discussed things to consider as we go through challenging times. This week is the last installment:
"A Financial Downturn Can Be a Spiritual Upturn".
 "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." (Colossians 2:6-7)
What does it mean to be rooted in Christ? Imagine a house plant with each leaf and flower receiving the nourishment it needs through the root system, up the stalk, and out to the very tips of the plant. So, too, every part of our lives can be nourished by Christ; bringing peace and calm in the midst of anxiety, wisdom to handle financial and other pressures, and comfort in times of burden, grief, and sorrow.
And then, with an almost throw-away line, Paul adds that we are to be "abounding in thanksgiving." We return to where we started these reflections - combating a culture that does not encourage thankfulness, indeed, which spends billions of dollars every year to encourage discontentment. Recessions are difficult times, and there is pain and hardship for many, but we can find nourishment and contentment by trusting God's faithfulness. With God's leading, we can come out stronger, as individuals and as a society.
Pause for Reflection: How might tough times bring you closer to God? Spend some time in prayer, turning your thoughts to God. In what areas of your life do you need God's nourishment?
Final Action: Look back over these seven practices. Make a note of what you have decided to do differently. Set aside time each day in prayer to be led to wise choices and right actions.
To download a free copy of this brochure of the 7 steps, go to
www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship. Click on 'Response to Economic Crisis'.
- Thanks to Office of Stewardship of the Episcopal Church |
Meet Vicar Sue Jones!
 I was born in 1960 near Schenectady, NY and also lived in
South Carolina for several years before moving to New Jersey in 1994. Since
moving to the this area I have been an active member of St. Paul's in
Hainesport. I am currently living in the "Mission House" at St. Paul's with my
9 year old Labrador Retriever Bailey while I complete seminary. In my free time
I enjoy spending time with friends and family as well as finding time to be out
of doors hiking and canoeing or doing projects at home.
I am a life-long Lutheran and have been active in many areas
of ministry and leadership in the church since my youth. In May of this year I
resigned my position with Merck and Co., Inc. and ended a successful first
career as an Engineer/Project Manager in order to complete my studies at the
Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. My field education experiences
while in seminary have included working with the Lutheran Office of
Governmental Ministry in Trenton, with Bridge of Peace Community Church in
Camden, and as a Chaplain at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
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Vacation Bible School ! July 27-31, 2009
 Calling all contestants!!! Studio Go! Game Show will be starting on July
27th. Remember to sign up to enjoy the games and stories. Age 3-Kindergarten
Monday-Thursday 9:30-12, $15.00/1st - 5th grade Monday-Friday 6 - 8 pm, $20.
Adults 7:15 - 8:00 pm.
Register kids ahead of time to guarantee a
T-shirt!!! Dinner: nightly 5:30-6pm
Evening: 6pm - 8:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Adult VBS Bible Study: 7pm - 8:15pm on "TV Shows"
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Women of Faith Conference - Sep 18 & 19
Julie Vorwerk has 25 tickets available - $79 for both days (Friday & Saturday). A $25 deposit (or payment in full!) is due by Sunday July 26 - checks payable to Julie Vorwerk. Questions may be directed to Julie (268-2052).
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Junior High Mission Trip: They depart this week! (July 13 - 16) ,more info is here
Grace Place Board Meeting: Tuesday July 14 at 6pm
PEP Picnic in the Park: Thursday July 16 at 12 noon - Freedom Park in Medford-please bring a dish to pass-we'll supply the meat, drink, and games! See Sue Dreisbach with any questions.
Saturday Morning Servants - July 18 - Come help around the church - our 'job jar' is always full! Saturday morning ~8 to ~noon(ish)
Middle School Event: Tubing on the Delaware! : Wednesday July 22 @ 9am - cost is $20 per person which includes lunch. Deadline to register Sunday July 19 - signup on Youth Ministry Board. Drivers still needed! Please see Marie Lamb with any questions.
Care Partners Meeting - Team Meeting @ Thursday July 23at 7pm (no meeting in August)
Vacation Bible School: "Game Show" July 27-30 AM sessions, July 27-31 PM sessions. Mark your calendars and check out display in entryway for more information. Registration ongoing now - don't miss the fun!
Helping Hands: Monday July 27 at 1pm - Open to all - making sandwiches for clients of Christian Caring Center - donations of lunch meat and cheese are needed (or monetary donations) - Please see Sue Dreisbach for more information. Thank you for caring!
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Sax Performance by William Conn: Sunday August 9 at 6pm - Open to all - please know that you are welcome to attend!
Middle School Event: Clementon Park / Splash World : Wednesday Aug 12 @ 9am. More info on youth ministry board - drivers needed! See Marie Lamb with any questions.
PEP Picnic Lunch & Tour of Smithville Park: Wednesday, August 12 at 12PM - More info and sign-up on board or see Sue Dreisbach for more information.
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Announcements & Time/Talent/Treasure Opportunities
Volunteers needed - Sue Dreisbach needs help organizing music into binders. If you're available to help out, please let her know!
PRAYER BROCHURE by EMAIL - Contact the church if you would like to be part of our email Prayer Ministry.
Flower Dedications - 2 more weeks remain available for weekly flower dedications! Please see the bulletin board for sign-up sheets.
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 6pm and Sunday 8:30 and 10am 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 or contact Bill Dreisbach.
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 Wednesday before Council at 7pm. |
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