eNews from Lord of Life
11-January-2010 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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About Epiphany... The
term epiphany means "to show" or "to make known" or even "to
reveal." In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the wise men
bringing gifts to visit the Christ child, who by so doing "reveal" Jesus
to the world as Lord and King.
Epiphany has
theological significance as a teaching tool in the church. The Wise Men or
Magi who brought gifts to the child Jesus were the first Gentiles to
acknowledge Jesus as "King" and so were the first to "show" or "reveal"
Jesus to a wider world as the incarnate Christ. This act of worship by the
Magi, which corresponded to Simeon's blessing that this child Jesus would be
"a light for revelation to the Gentiles" (Luke 2:32), was one of the first
indications that Jesus came for all people, of all nations, of all races,
and that the work of God in the world would not be limited to only a few.
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Happy New Year!
...And Christmas blessings to everyone as we start out 'fresh' into a new decade (or not, depending on who you listen to...). To help us not forget the past, we have a web page full of photo memories from 2009 - please navigate here and if you want to download any copies, email us to get a link for download: 2009 Photos from Lord of Life |
In the last several months, the CarePartners at Lord of Life have
been meeting to d iscuss the initiation of a new caring group for the
congregation and community. This support group will help members and
friends discuss and grieve a variety of "Losses" that occur in many
people's lives. These include the loss of a loved one through
death(spouse, child, family member or friend) or the loss of a job (due
to layoff or retirement) or the loss of a relationship (as a result of
relocation or change in family status; like children leaving the nest).
These losses are often difficult and all require some form of
grieving. This new suport group is designed to help with the healing
process.
Two of our own members, Mary-Jo Miserendino(a recently
retired substance abuse counselor) and Deborra Torres (a pyschiatric
nurse) will be joined by Pastor Nancy Truscott (a Lutheran pastor
serving as a chaplain for Vitas Hospice services)as resource leaders
for the group. The group will hold its first meeting on Tue,
Feb 2 (7 - 8 PM) in the Fellowship Hall at Lord of Life
and then on a monthly basis thereafter. Members and friends of the
congregation are welcome and transportation can be provided if needed.
There is no cost for this ministry. For further information or
questions, please call the church office (609-268-0262) OR e-Mail us at
www.lordlife.us
This new support group is just one more reminder that God's greatest
desire for us is the healing of "body, mind and spirit." When we
gather together in the name of Jesus for this purpose we truly are
"Blessed to be a Blessing!" - Pastor David Jones
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Thanks!
GOD IS GOOD!!!! God certainly works
through the hands and hearts of other people. A call went out back in
early December to help out one of our members who was having some very
difficult times and it was beyond all expectations how everyone came forth to
help out. (especially knowing just how bad the economy is at present time).
Through your generosity we were able to put a smile on the faces of
3 small children on Christmas morning (and also their Mom) with bikes,
toys and clothes. The monetary gifts were also able to get them heating oil and
groceries and pay some bills. Thank you one and all and may God
Bless each and every one of you. Thanks to the 'Card Care Ministry. From July 1, 2009 to
December 31, 2009 the "Card Care
Ministry" has sent out about 400 cards.
in 2009, the church received $402,816 for the general
fund. This is the most ever received by the church to support
the everyday ministries of the church. The church ended 2009 with expenses exceeded income by
$9,344 but the last 2 months of 2009 were very good.
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You're Invited to the Upcoming Lord of Life Discussion
Series!
Over the next several months, Lord of Life will be
sponsoring a series of three discussion forums on timely topics. These discussion
forums will be facilitated by guest speakers and will be open to members of
Lord of Life as well as other ELCA congregations in the area. The intent
is to provide the opportunity for all of us to become more knowledgeable
on these topics as well as to ask questions, present concerns that we may
have, and hear the questions and concerns of others . These sessions will
provide an opportunity to be in conversation with our fellow members of
the ELCA on issues that concern all of us in the church today. Please
plan to attend any of the following forums that are of interest to you. - Immigration - Sunday, January 24th 3:00-5:00 PM
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Human Sexuality - Sunday, March 14th 3:00-5:00 PM
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Racism - Sunday, May 23rd 3:00-5:00 PM
All of the forums will be held at Lord of Life. Also, you
may feel free to submit any questions or concerns that you would like the
speakers to address in advance. Please send them to
vicarsue@lordlife.us. |
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Benefit - Sat Jan 16 @ 7-10pm
Our own "Sloppy & the Joes" will be playing at Mangia by the Greens @ McCullough's Emerald Golf Links (3016 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ) from 7 to 10pm Sat Jan 16th. Tickets are $20 ("Beef & Beer Fundraiser) and proceeds benefit "Camp No Worries", a summer camp created solely to give children with cancer & their siblings an opportunity to relax for 1 week every summer at no-cost to the families. Contact Sandy 609-705-6370 for donations, or Dave, Rich or Lee at the church! More info here
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 It's ALL God's (not just the 10%)
Give God his due and the rest is mine! Is that the way you act when you give an
offering or a tithe? But the truth is -
it's all God's! The Bible says, "...the land is mine and you are but aliens and my tenants." (Lev.
25:23b) or "...every animal of the forest is mine, and the
cattle on a thousand hills." (Ps. 50:10).
What makes us think differently?
We really do not have possessions - just responsibilities. It is God who entrusts them to us and we are
answerable to Him.
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Family In Need
Fran Jones is collecting stickers from the pots/pans
promotion ACME is holding from January-April for a family in need. If
you have any you'd like to donate, please give them to her. Thank you!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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2010 DEDICATIONS - Please see displays and sign-ups on board for altar flowers, sanctuary lamp and
communion bread & wine dedications for 2010.Adult Mission Team - Pray for our mission team which thru the Fuller Center is on a trip to Texas (Hurricane Ike) - Sun Jan 10 thru Sat Jan 16Bell Choir - Tue Jan 12 @ 1:45pm
Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Wed Jan 13, 20 @ 8amTime Out, Time In - Wed Jan 13 @ 9:30am
Adult Bible Study- Wed Jan 13, 20 @ 10:00amSenior High Youth Ministry (SHYM) - Wed Jan 13, 20 @ 6pmWomen's Adult Bible Study - Wed Jan 13, 20 @ 7pmNew Life Choir - Wed Jan 13, 20 @ 7:30pmDinner at the Diner (Red Lion Diner) - Thu Jan 14 @ 4:30pmPrayer Shawl Ministry - Fri Jan 15 @ 9:30am
Saturday Morning Servants - Sat Jan 16 @ 8am
Service of Holy Communion - Sat Jan 16 @ 6pm
Camp No Worries Benefit - Sat Jan 16 @ 7pm - Come have a great time with Sloppy & the Joes, at Egg Harbor Twp. to help raise monies for a great cause! $20 includes everything!Service of Holy Communion - Sun Jan 17 @ 8:30 AMPrayer, Praise & Thanksgiving - Sun Jan 17 @ 10 AMSunday School & Confirmation Learning Session - Sun Jan 17 @ 10am
Blood Drive: Tue Jan 19, 1 PM. Volunteers are needed for
making phone calls, etc. Please contact Sue Kagan (268-2830) for more
information. Sign up on board now available. Together we can save
lives!
Sunday School Teachers' Meeting: Sun Jan 24, 11:15 AM. Our
teachers are invited to attend this informational meeting. Please see Donna
Yates with any questions.
Immigration Forum: Sun Jan 24 @ 3 PM. The first of three
scheduled forums-open to all. Please see Vicar Sue for more information.
Helping Hands: Mon Jan 25 @ 1 PM. 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.
Men's Ministry Dinner: Mon Jan 25 @ 6 PM. Meeting at Ott's
(guest speaker to be announced). Please sign up on board.
Women's Ministry Event: "Culinary Queen": Sun Jan 31 @ 7
PM. Open to all women but pre-registration is required. Please see
Donna Yates for more information.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES FOR JANUARY CALENDARS!
Born again by Water and the Word since the last festival of the Baptism of Our
Lord:
Kellen Bauman, Rosalie Cranmer, Camrynn Curl, Samantha Ditzel, Isabella
Edwardsen, Michael Hennessy, Brandon Hughes, John Hughes, Laura Hughes, Olivia
Hughes, Kyle Koengetter, Bria Kozak, Roland Kucklinca, Caleb Pifer, Paige
Schmid, Charlotte Sibert, Anja Strobl, Jennifer Strobl & Nadia Strobl |
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