eNews from Lord of Life
19-October-2009
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Tabernacle NJ
Christus Thanks
Lynne Rogers and students from the Christus Lutheran Academy thank the volunteers from the Fuller Center for Housing for working with them on renovations to their school in Camden.

Update on the Pony Express
pony express logoComing soon to your home!  Kickoff weekend of Nov 1st!
   The Estimate of Sharing Card will be delivered to your home in a "saddlebag" by a Route Rider (a fellow church member who lives near you). After you have filled in this card, you will seal it in an envelope, place it back into the "saddlebag", and then relay the "saddlebag" to another church member on your neighborhood route. It's that simple to serve as a Route Rider in the Pony Express Run.  Saddle up, partner!
"No one can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and wealth"  Matthew 6:24
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Ministry Quicklinks
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Trip to Ellis Island
Thur, Oct 29th 
Pick ups:
Lord of Life-9:00
Prince of Peace-9:15
  Remember to bring a bag lunch or you can eat at the concessions with dinner stop at Mastori's Diner on the way home.   See Sue Dreisbach for more info!
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Blessed to be a Blessing!

Twenty-five Pastor David Jonesyears ago, Zion Lutheran Church in Landisville, Pennsylvania was preparing to celebrate their 75th Anniversary.  They decided to raise funds for 3 very special projects to commemorate the occasion.  These included putting a steeple on the sanctuary, placing a carillon in the bell tower and giving an $11,000 gift to a new congregation.  Members of the congregation presented this gift to Lord of Life during a worship service in the multi-purpose room at the Indian Mills School in the Fall of 1987. 

Now, 25 years later, Zion is celebrating their 100th Anniversary and I recently had the pleasure of preaching during their worship on a Sunday morning.  Their centennial celebration got me thinking about our own 25th Anniversary (November 6, 2011).  How will we observe this joyful event?  Certainly we want to ask Bishop Riley to preach at a worship service when we gather everyone together in one place and at one time to give thanks to God for 25 years of  faithful ministry.  There must be lots of good food afterward too!  And what about a campaign to give a gift to Lord of Life (Helping to...reduce our mortgage debt... reconfigure our sanctuary or...add staff) AND a gift to a New or Emerging congregation?  Whatever we decide to do, I trust that just like Zion, we will remember that God has "Blessed us to be a Blessing" to ourselves and others.

- Pastor Jones
Thank You!

Thanks to Robey's Lawn Mower  service for the support they give our church by fixing our lawn mower at no charge.

Thanks to all of the helpers who setup and also cleaned up for the Harvest Cafe!
Grace Place News

The Grace Place "Greens" sale is now ongoing! Order forms available in the Narthex.  The greens will be delivered December 2-3 and are guaranteed to be fresh and lasting.  The sale will continue until Nov. 9th.
"Green Notes"
Take advantage of FREE Computer/television recycling & shredding service offered to Burlington County Residents.  November 15, 2009 from 10am to 3 pm.  at 130 Hancock Lane, Westampton.   Up to 6 pieces of computer gear & 1 TV (30" or less, no consoles) per household.  Can also bring 4 boxes of  confidential files to shred. 
Do you have any old plastic lawn chairs or other bulky plastic items to recycle?  Then bring them along as well!!

Upcoming Events at Lord of Life

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A Walk in the Park at Smithville - Mon Oct 19 at 10am - Meeting at the River Street entrance off of Smithville Rd. in Mt. Holly to explore God's natural creation.  Please see Sue Dreisbach with any questions.

Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Wed Oct 21, 28 at 8am - Join Vicar Sue for a time of fellowship and discussion on the book "Teacher, Servant & Savior"

Time Out / Time In Bible Study - Wed Oct 21, 28 at 9:30am - Join us!

Adult Bible Study - Wed Oct 21, 28 at 10am - a time of fellowship and discussion on the book "Teacher, Servant & Savior"

Dinner at the Diner at Red Lion - Wed Oct 21 at 4:30pm-All are welcome to join us for good food, fellowship, and devotions

Senior High Youth Ministry - Wed Oct 21, 28 at 6pm - focus on world hunger

New Life Choir - Wed Oct 21, 28 at 7:30 pm - New voices always welcome!

Women's Bible Study- Thu Oct 22, 29 at 7:00- a time of fellowship and discussion of Resting in Him.

Urban Promise Banquet - Thu Oct 22 at 7pm at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood

Christian Caring Center - Annual Fundraising Dinner - Thu Oct 22 at 6:45pm to 9:00pm.  Enjoy a wonderful meal, hear an inspirational talk, and learn more about the Christian Caring Center.  The meal is already sponsored, so please sign up on the bulletin board.

Thanksgiving Meal Project for Christian Caring Center - Oct 24 to Nov 15 - List of food items needed will be posted in the Narthex.  Please give as you can.

Sunday School Helpers' Training - Sun Oct 25 at noon - If you'd like to help during this year's Sunday School program, please plan to attend.  See Donna Yates with any questions.

Helping Hands - Mon Oct 26 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 info.

Men's Ministry Dinner - Mon Oct 26 at 6pm - Meeting at Otts with guest speaker Bill Lawrence, who will be sharing information on the Appalachian Service Project.  Please sign-up on the board!

Women's Fellowship Dinner - Mon Oct 26 at 6pm - Open to all women - gathering at Tarantella on Rt. 70 in Medford and sharing with Penny Miller her experiences in Haiti.  Please sign up on board or see Lu Hourihan for more information.

Advent Family Night Planning - Wed Oct 28 at 7pm - If you'd like to be a part of this year's "Christmas Around the World" event, please plan to attend.  See Donna Yates with any questions!

Grace Place Halloween Parade - Fri Oct 30 at 9:15am.  Our preschoolers will be showing off for us - please know that you're welcome to watch!

Women's Ministry Bake Sale - Weekend of Oct 31 - Nov 1.  Baked goods will be available after each service - bring your sweet tooth!  See Renee Bystrom-Jones for more info.

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All Saints Service - Sun Nov 1 at 8:30am - Remembering all those who have died in faith or been baptized during the past year.

Lutheran Care Visit - Mon Nov 2 at 1:30pm - Use your hands and heart to touch our friends with the love of Christ through God's Word and music. Open to all - please see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to participate this month.

Book Review & Fellowship - Mon Nov 2 at 7pm - Meeting at the home of Nancy DiYenno and discussing "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" by Terry Ryan.  Please see sign-up on bulletin board.Junior High Youth Ministry - Thu Nov 5 at 12-3pm - Bowling Tournament at Medford Lanes - $10.

Keswick Hymm Sing - Thu Nov 5 at 9am -Good music and fellowship, a testimony from the men of the Colony of Mercy recovery program, and a wonderful lunch. This month's theme is "Thanksgiving and Praise" - please sign up on the bulletin board if you'd like to attend.

Dinners Around the World - Sat Nov 7th 3pm - Zion Lutheran Church Riverside - signup on the bulletin board - $15

Harvest of Hope Concert - Sun Nov 8 - contact office for time.

Veterans Cafe - Wed Nov 11 - noon - open to all as we honor our veterans and spouses.  Cost $8 (veterans half-price).

Lutheran Care Volunteer Luncheon - Thu Nov 12 at noon - all volunteers welcome.  Please contact Sue Dreisbach by Nov 4 to sign up.
Contact Info
Pastor David Jones  609-268-0262 (office)  lordlife@lordlife.us