eNews from Lord of Life
30-November-2009
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Tabernacle NJ |
"Give Thanks to the Lord; for He is good! His faithful love endures forever." Psalm 107:1
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Giving Tree for Christian Caring Center
Our Christmas tree is up in the entryway - if you'd like to share with those in need, please take a tag and return the unwrapped gift by Dec 13 (Sun). Thank you for helping make this ministry a success!
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Thank You!
Thank you for the thanksgiving bags for the Christian Caring Center - the entry way was full (see photo last email newsletter) with 134 bags & 12 turkey certificates! - THANK YOU! Special thanks go to Sue Dreisbach, John Drew, Carol Flood (who also helped deliver the bags to the Center), Tom Hall, Mary-Jo Miserendino, Denise Sunbury, Michael Sunbury, Donna Yates, and our coordinator, Nancy Drew!
Thanks to all of our youth and adult helpers for
the wonderful job you did leading worship on Saturday, Nov. 21st-Andrei,
Christina, Jason, Liz, Miranda, and Matthew Fennimore; Austin, Danielle,
Leslie, and Matthew Romanuski; Michael Romanchick; Eric Sugars; Jessa and
Mitchell Hay; Gitta Watson; Erin Welling
Thanks to our Helping Hands angels-Ella Doel, Priscilla Faucett, Bernadette and
Doug Henson, Marie Neach, Ann Reed-for making and delivering the many
sandwiches and for all those who donated funds for the clients of the Christian
Caring Center
Thanks to Christina Fennimore, Erin Gordon, and Scott Glossner for sharing
their personal blessings for the Thanksgiving Eve service and to all of the
worship leaders, servants, singers, bell ringers, and musicians who led us in
Word and song!
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 Looking for a creative, innovative idea for this Christmas?
Well, no need to look any further
because we've got all the tools you need to make it a unique, wonderful
Christmas while giving a gift that truly
keeps on giving. As an "alternative" to your giving
lifestyle, please consider a donation to the Fuller Center
for Housing in the New Jersey Pines in your recipient's name! As we embark on our projects, we are in need
of some "basics" to do God's work. Your tax-deductible
and quite thoughtful gift will help us to cross some things off of our WISH
LIST. And it's a long one ...
Tools / Equipment: Materials:
$
3000.00 Featherlite equipment trailer $
900 Refrigerator
$
900.00 Coleman 5.5K gas generator $
500 Stove
$
800.00 Dewalt 12" Compound miter saw $400
Low E double paned insulated window
$
500.00 Dewalt 12" table saw $
300.00 Insulated fiberglass entry door
$
400.00 Emglo twin tank air compressor $
250.00 Kitchen / bathroom cabinet
$
300.00 Senco pneumatic trim nailer $
200.00 Square siding
$
250.00 Dewalt 14amp circular saw $
150.00 Toilet
$
200.00 Dewalt 18 amp cordless drill $
100.00 Front door lock set
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150.00 Dewalt sawzall $
75.00 Kitchen sink
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125.00 Dewalt jig saw $
50.00 Square roofing shingles
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100.00 Dewalt belt sander $ 40.00 Faucet
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75.00 Dewalt orbital sander $
30.00 Sheet of ¾" plywood
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50.00 Air hoses $
25.00 10 2x4's
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30.00 Extension cord $
25.00 26 oz Framing hammer
And it's so
easy to do! Just tell us how much you
want to give and in who's name, and we'll let them know! For a donation of $30 or more, your recipient will receive their
acknowledgement in a well-presented Fuller
Center in the New Jersey Pines tool belt. Simply see a
Fuller Center representative from now through December 24th after church.
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Ministry Quicklinks
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Services:
Saturday 6pm
Sunday 8:30/10 am
Christmas EveDec 24
2pm - children
4pm - children
8pm - candles
10pm - candles
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Blessed to be a Blessing! 
"CHRISTmas is near but Advent is here! For 4 very special weeks our congregation and
thousands of churches around the world will be watching and waiting for the
birth of a Savior. This Advent season is
a time of great preparation and expectation that can only reach its full
potential if we take the time to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming
"babe of Bethlehem." Let us be
sure to spend time with seasonal devotions that LOL is providing or other resources
that you may have accumulated over the years.
If you have an Advent Wreath, be sure to light it whenever you gather
for a meal or simply light a candle on your table as a reminder that JESUS is
the "light of the world."
Consider giving at least one gift to a ministry like "The Christian
Caring Center", "Christus Lutheran Academy", "The Fuller
Center in the New Jersey Pines" or "My Brother's Keeper" in
memory or honor of someone special. Most
importantly, make every effort to worship the God who sent His only Son into the world, not to
condemn us but to save us! Doing any or
all of these things will be a clear witness to others that during this first
season of the church year God is once again "blessing us to be a
blessing" to others.
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The Greatest Treasure
Paul writes "But we have this treasure in jars of clay
to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us" (2 Cor.
4:7). The treasure that he is referring
to is the Gospel! It is our greatest
treasure - all others pale in significance.
Yet, it seems that we regularly forget and place more importance on
other things - earthly material things or our own position or wants - instead
of "...seek[ing] first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be
given to you as well." Matt. 6:33.
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Grace Place Wreath Sale
Just a reminder that
delivery of the Grace Place's wreath sale will be the weekend of December 4 (for school families), 5 & 6th for church members. There will be a few items leftover that will be for sale if you forgot to order ahead of time. Thank you to
all that supported Grace Place wreath sale. - Jill Glossner
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Walk in the Park - Mon Nov 30 @ 10am - Eagle Walk, Vincentown - Join us as we explore God's natural creation - see Sue Dreisbach with any questions. = = = = = = = = D E C E M B E R = = = = = = = =
Bell Choir - Tue Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 1:45pm
Care Partners - Tue Dec 1 @ 7pm
Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Wed Dec 2, 9, 16 @ 8am - a time of fellowship and
discussion.
Time Out / Time In - Wed Dec 2, 9, 16 @ 9:30am
Adult Bible Study - Wed Dec 2, 9, 16 @ 10am
SYHM - Senior High Youth Ministry - Wed Dec 2, 9, 16 and probably 23rd @ 6pm
New Life Choir / Music Team - Wed Dec 2, 9, 16 @ 7:30 pm -
New voices always welcome!
Keswick Hymn Sing - Thu Dec 3 @ 9am - This month's theme is "Christmas Hymns"
Women's Bible Study - Thu Dec 3 @ 7pm
Girl Scouts Christmas Gathering - Fri Dec 4 @ 5:30 pm - FDC # 208
Council / Staff Christmas Dinner - Fri Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm (must RSVP!)
Pancake Breakfast - Sat Dec 5, 8-11am - Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 47 - more info on bulletin board. Scout Leaders CPR Training - Sat Dec 5 @ 9:30am - FDC # 208
Surflight Theatre Trip - Sat Dec 5 @ 10am (must pre-register)
Youth Choir Rehersal - Sun Dec 6, 13, 20 @ 11:15 am
Greening of the Church - Sun Dec 6 @ 11:30am - If you'd like to help "ready" the church for the season, please know that you're welcome!
Upcoming Sunday School Advent & Epiphany Programs:
- Dec 6 (grades thru Kindergarden)
- Dec 13 (1st, 2nd grades)
- Dec 20 (3rd & 4th grades)
- Jan 3 (5th grade)Lutheran Care Visit - Mon Dec 7 @ 1:30pm - Open to all, please see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to participate this month. Use your hands and heart to touch our friends with the love of Christ through God's Word and music. Stewardship Team - Tue Dec 8 @ 7pm - working on various topics - feel free to participate!
Book Review & Fellowship - Mon Dec 7 @ 7pm - Meeting at the home of Janell & Bill Reich and discussing "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham. Please see sign up on bulletin board. Dinner at the Diner: Wed Dec 9 @ 4:30pm - This month we're meeting at the Red Lion Diner - open to all! Please see Sue Dreisbach for more info; sign up on the board. Cookie Sale for Adult Mission Team to TX - Weekends Dec 12, 13 & Dec 19, 20. More info and preorder signup on board. Christmas Caroling: Sun Dec 13 @ 5pm - Our annual event, sharing the spirit of the Christmas season through song with our neighbors at Leisuretowne and Allenwood. More info and sign-up on the board. Women's Christmas Gathering - Mon Dec 14 @ 6pm - Women will be meeting this year at the Bubecks' home - more info and signup on the board. Christmas Eve Worship Services - 2pm & 4pm (Chrildren's Service) and 8pm & 10pm (candle-light) |
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