eNews from Lord of Life
25-January-2010                       Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Monthly memory verse:  "In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." ~Matthew 5:16
Benefit Concert for Haiti at Lord of Life
We hope you will all join us on Friday the 29th for the benefit concert by our own"Sloppy and the Joes" for the people of Haiti. Since Lord of Life is sponsoring this event we are offering some refreshments and that is where you can help out.  We are looking for cookies, cheese and crackers, fruit trays, veggie trays,soda, etc. - just finger foods - if you can help out  please call Barbara Wagner at 609-859-0404 and let her know what you might be able to donate. It will be appreciated more than you will ever know.

We are truly blessed.  We look forward to sharing what we have been given with our brothers and sisters in Haiti who are in such desperate need.  We hope you can open your hearts and help out wherever you are able.
Grace Place News
        Grace Place would like to thank the church members and parents that contributed to the playground fund.  It is our intent to refurnish the mulch and possibly add a bench to sit at when taking the mulch out of our shoes!
   The children of Grace Place will be doing their part in helping Haiti by collecting rice, beans and medical supplies and donating them to Hope Alive! Clinic.  The collection box is in the FDC hallway by the Moses figure.  The first wave of donations will be sent on January 22nd.  The children are excited about this project.  Please feel free to donate as well.
   Two cameras have been given to the two classrooms.  You can look forward to more pictures in the near future.
     - Jill Glossner
Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who helped donate a record (for Lord of Life) 81 pints of blood on January 19th!  Special thanks to Sue Kagan for coordinating the drive, along with helpers, John & Nancy Drew, Laura Hughes and Ed & Seth Kagan.

 Thanks to our property team who continues to work the 'repair list' at the church.  (Please note - anything amiss let us know and fill out a note on the 'job jar' by the office!)

A huge thanks to Kristy Reynolds and David Dubois for sharing their time and talents with the SHYM youth on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  14 Youth spent the day learning about leadership through movement, motion, and dance.  A fantastic time was had by all!

Upcoming Lord of Life Discussion Series!
  Lord of Life will continue the series of three discussion forums on timely topics. Facilitated by guest speakers, they are open to members of Lord of Life as well as other ELCA congregations. They  provide an opportunity to become more knowledgeable on these topics and to ask questions, present concerns, and hear the questions of others . The sessions provide an opportunity to be in conversation with our fellow ECLA members  on issues concerning our church today. Please plan to attend any of the remaining forums:
  • Human Sexuality - Sunday, March 14th 3:00-5:00 PM
  • Racism - Sunday, May 23rd 3:00-5:00 PM
All forums held at Lord of Life.  Please feel free to submit any questions / concerns for the speakers to review in advance to vicarsue@lordlife.us.
Care Partner's Ministry Information
The Care Partners Ministry will be starting a support group for LOL members and friends in the community who would like support during times of loss.  Reverend Nancy Truscott, a chaplain at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, will be assisting with this new loss group.  We are excited to welcome Nancy as she brings her valuable experience to our new initiative.  Some of our members will also be assisting in facilitating the group.

We encourage all who find themselves dealing with the difficulties which we often experience when we lose meaningful people or things in our lives to join us. 

The first meeting will be held at Lord of Life on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 7-8:15 PM.  If you would like to attend and need transportation please call the church office and a ride will be arranged for you.

Care Partners' mission is to reach out to our family in Christ during life's challenging times so that no one need face these times alone . 
                                                                Gifted by God: my time clock                                 
    In the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes we read: "There is a time for everything ... a time to be born a time to die," (Eccl. 3: 1a, 2a).  How do I know how much time I get?  Who determines it?  We know the answer - God does.  But it's easy to forget or ignore.  What's more important is that we forget that God has a purpose in mind.  While we're alive it means we have time to serve and make a difference for his Kingdom in all that we do. 
   After Christ it's the only work that matters.
Vicar Sue sermon about 'Peanut'
If you missed the sermon in December about 'Peanut' and miracles in our lives, you can watch it here on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aQsjvtr6lw

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!

Senior High Youth Announcement:
If you are a SHYM youth and you do not recieve e-mails about SHYM events and other happenings, please contact Leslie Schmauder at leslie@lordlife.us. We want you to be a part of the great things that are happening!

Upcoming Events at Lord of Life

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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 (discussion of the recent Fuller Mission trip to Texas for Hurricaine IKE).  Please sign up on board.

Bell Choir - Tue Jan 26 & Feb 2 @ 1:45pm
Council Finance Meeting - Tue Jan 26 @ 7pm

Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Wed Jan 27 & Feb 3 @ 8am
Time Out, Time In - Wed Jan 27 & Feb 3 @ 9:30 am
Adult Bible Study- Wed Jan 27 & Feb 3 @ 10:00 am
Women's Adult Bible Study - Wed Jan 27 & Feb 3 @ 7pm
New Life Choir - Wed Jan 27 & Feb 3 @ 7:30 pm

PEP (People Enjoying People) - Thu Jan 28 @ 12 PM.  "Breakfast for Lunch" is the theme for our gathering which features Harry's famous pancakes and lots more!  Come with a hearty appetite and a joyful attitude!  Open to all-please see Sue Dreisbach for more information.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Fri Jan 29 @ 9:30 am
Benefit concert for the people of Haiti - Fri Jan 29 @ 7-10pm - Come to the church and enjoy "Sloppy & the Joes" and other entertainment, while we raise monies for a good cause.

Sunday School &  Confirmation Learning Session - Sun Jan 31 @ 10am
Youth Led Worship Signup - Sun Jan 31 @11:15 am
Senior High Youth Ministry Event - Game Day - Sun Jan 31 @ 11:15am
Confirmation Event - Sun Jan 31 @ 1:30pm - Service Project at Odd Fellow Cemetery, Medford
Women's Ministry Event:  "Culinary Queen" - Sun Jan 31 @ 7 PM.  Food, faith, and fellowship-what a great combination!  Your admission-a dish to share and the recipe to go with it!  Open to all women but pre-registration is required.  Please see Donna Yates for more information.

Lutheran Care Visit:  Mon Feb 1 @ 1:30 PM.  Open to all-please see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to participate this month.
Book Review & Fellowship:  Mon Feb 1 @ 7 PM.  Meeting here and discussing The Faith Club:  a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew-Three Women Search for Understanding, by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, Priscilla Warner.  Please see sign up on bulletin board.

LOSS SUPPORT GROUP - Tue Feb 2 @ 7:00 - 8:15 PM - Sponsored by the Care Partners Ministry and open to members and friends.  Rev. Nancy Truscott, a chaplain at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, will be assisting, bringing her valuable experience.  We encourage all dealing with difficulties in the loss of meaningful people or things in our lives to join us.  If you need transportation, please call the church office.

Senior High Youth Ministry (SHYM) - Wed Feb 3 @ 6pm

Dinner at the Diner (Shamong Diner) - Thu Feb 4 @ 4:30 pm - This month we're meeting at the Shamong Diner-open to all!  Please see Sue Dreisbach for more information; sign up on the board.

Confirmation Event:  "Souper Bowl" - Sat Feb 6 @ 9am - Making Soup in the morning & selling soup after EACH service that weekend.  Please see info & order forms on entryway bulletin board.  Sign-up for Confirmation students on Youth Board.

 Youth Led Worship - Sat Feb 6, practice at 5pm.  Open to all youth who would like to lead our 6pm worship with your gifts of reading, music, or sharing.

Annual Meeting for the Church - Feb 21 - Dinner 4-5pm  Meeting 5-6:30pm - Mark your Calendar for late afternoon/early evening annual members' meeting of our church.  We need a quorum for this meeting, so please plan to attend.  

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES FOR FEBRUARY CALENDARS!
2010 DEDICATIONS - Please see displays and sign-ups on board for altar flowers, sanctuary lamp and communion bread & wine dedications.
Pastor Dave indoor headContact Info
Pastor David Jones           609-268-0262 (office)  lordlife@lordlife.us
1 Winchester Court            609-268-3470 (fax)
Tabernacle, NJ 08088