eNews from Lord of Life
March 8, 2010 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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The Season of Lent
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Monthly Bible verse: "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corithians 10:31
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Brothers and Sisters...
If you haven't
taken time to read the summary of what happened in the year 2009 at Lord of
Life, then please pick up a copy of "GOD'S WORK...OUR HANDS - In
2009" found in the entry way of the church. This review of our life and
ministry together should be required reading for all those members of the
congregation who want to see just how graciously God worked "in, with and
through" each one of us last year.
From marvelous
new ministry approaches in all areas of our educational and youth ministry to a
variety of brand new initiatives in service, support, witness and worship, the
Lord has been leading us into deeper awareness of God's goodness. It is with
great joy that I reflect on how the Holy Spirit did "a new thing"
among us in ministries like the Men's Fellowship Breakfast, Fuller Center for
Housing in the Jersey Pines, Pony Express Fall Stewardship Emphasis, Common
Ground Coffee House, engagement in the Natural Church Development process and
the publication of the e-News.
What a blessing
it is to see all the ways in which staff and volunteers at Lord of Life have
answered the call to "serve the Lord" and even added a vicar to the
mix. And perhaps the most gratifying
news to share is that 14 children, 1 youth and 4 adults were baptized into the
community of faith this past year joining the 362 others who have found their
way into the water of life at the font since Lord of Life opened its doors in
1986.
Yes 2009 was a
good and gracious year for our congregation once again proving that God has
"blessed us to be a blessing!"
Your
Brother in CHRIST, Pastor Jones
"We are Family" Lent Experience
We Are Family Lent for all ages and any type of family continues on Wednesdays. We are gathering from 6-7:30pm for a light
snack followed by a Lent event. The remaining 3 are...
- March 10th
- Family Bible Blast - Have fun with Bible games
and activities!
- March 17th - Stations of the Cross
for Families-Experience
the last week of Jesus' life.
- March 24th - Family Passover Seder Meal-Learn how our Jewish
ancestors and friends observe this
special holiday.
Come
partake in this child friendly meal that includes
symbols, foods, traditions, and
scripture.
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The Women's Ministry wishes to thank all those who participated in the Women's Bake Sale. We raised $1076.25 for the family in need from this event. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!To all or our Helping Hands angels - you outdid yourself! Last month 290 sandwiches were made and delivered to the Christian Caring Center to supplement their meal program and food distribution that takes place throughout the Browns Mills area. Thank You!
Thank you all who have made meals and visited with some of our members to enable them to focus on getting well!
Thank you, Michelle Ingrao and the many people who helped with the set up, food preparation, and clean up for our Annual Meeting Dinner. You all helped us involve more people of all ages to be a part of the event.
If you missed our annual meeting, check out the YouTube video of our 2009 photos of the Ministries of Lord of Life. You may actually see yourself in there! Thanks to everyone who help make the Ministries of Lord of Life!
ACME Receipts
We want to thank everyone who has submitted receipts for our Helping Hands program. So far, over $700 has been contributed by Acme! Unfortunately, the company is discontinuing this program. We still have until the end of March to submit our last receipts, so let's load the bucket!
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Celebrate Life! Adult/Senior Ministry Events and Opportunities!
Dinner at the Diner-Thursday, March 11, 4:30, Red Lion Diner-All Are Welcome! Join us for the early bird specials, good fellowship, and devotions.Everything Green! A Salute to St. Patrick and Earth Day! Thursday, March 18, Noon. Join us as we eat, talk, sing, and learn about St. Patrick and being green! Please sign up to bring a green food item on the bulletin board.
Passover Seder Meal - Wednesday, March 24, Noon. Learn how our Jewish ancestors and friends observe this special commemoration of the exodus from Egyptian slavery. Come partake in the meal that includes symbols, foods, traditions, and scripture. Please sign up on the bulletin board.Sight and Sound! - Join
us as we travel with our friends from Prince of Peace to Lancaster,
Thursday, June 10th, for Sight and Sound's new show, "Joseph." Our
first stop will be at Hershey Farms Restaurant, and then it's off to
the show! The price is $98 for both. Please sign up and pay by Sunday, March 14th so that we may reserve our seats. Checks should be made out to Lord of Life and placed in Sue Dreisbach's office mailbox.
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Confirmation Ministry Update
Odd FellowsCemetery clean up - the new
date will be Sun., Mar. 14th @ 1:00 pm
Sunday, March 28 - Wiffle Ball
Tournament at Big League Dreams in Medford
1- 4 pm
This is a crossover event. Senior High & 8th graders will join together to
battle an adult team for wiffle ball domination. We are meeting at LOL at
1 pm for fun & games before traveling to Big League Dreams (wiffle ball
from 2 to 4 pm). Sign ups will follow. We need adults for a team &
drivers. Cost will be determined by the number of people to sign up. Please
join us for this fun event.
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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!
Audit Team Needed
The Finance Team is seeking volunteers to perform the yearly audit of the church's "books". If you can balance a check book, you are welcome to volunteer for this 4 hour task that will occur after April 15. Contact Bill Reich ( finance@lordlife.us ) if you can help or have any questions.
REMEMBER!!
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday March 14 - "Spring Ahead" 1 hour
2010 DEDICATIONS
Please see displays and sign-ups on board for altar flowers, sanctuary lamp and communion bread & wine dedications.
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Serenade for Wildlife Concert
Sunday Mar 21, 2010 @ 3pm
Join us for this annual fundraiser / concert to benefit the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge which provides a sanctuary for injured wild animals, wildlife educational programs for all ages, and a place of respite to walk and explore. Featuring violin, piano, bass, and cello, this is a wonderful concert of classical music performed by renowned professionals. More information on the Woodford Center may be found at their website at: http://www.cedarrun.org/ Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Those who can help set-up after church and 'reset' after the concert would be appreciated.
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Grace Place News!
The Grace Place children collected formula, medicine and bandages for our "Hope for Haiti" project. Three trips have been made to deliver all of the donations. Thank you to those church members that have helped.
The enrollment for next year is open to church and non church members that have preschoolers from age 2 1/2 to 5. Brochures are in the Narthex, packets are in the FDC hallway. Information is on our website. If you have any questions, you may contact Jill Glossner at 609-268-2756.
Anyone wishing to come to the Grace Place Easter show may do so. They will be held on March 30 and March 31st at 11:00 am in the FDC.
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Update from Haiti... from Hope Alive!
"March 7 - I am writing this evening from Port-au Prince. The flight was good. We were able to bring in 7 nurses, an ER Doctor, 2 dentists and several helpers. We also got through 900 pounds of medicine, including 2000 inoculations. This is the first time we are staying at this place. It is a Christian guest house and is very nice. We plan to hit the nearby orphanage tomorrow and then tent cities the rest of the week and also 2-3 days at the clinic in Mariani."
"The city seems to be returning to Haitian normal, with street vendors and people walking everywhere. The tent and tarp cities seem to go on for blocks and blocks. The military is everywhere as are the missionaries. It is stunning to me that not quite 2 months ago, more than 230,000 humans lost their lives, probably less than a 20-mile radius from here. We'll keep you up to date."
As you may know, our own Penny Miller is with this team of doctors and nurses helping in Haiti. Keep track on the Hope Alive! Webpage at: http://www.hopealiveclinic.org/
Benefit Concert for Hope Alive! - Haiti
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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MONDAY (Mar 8)
9:00 AM - Staff Meeting
7:00 PM - Council Meeting
Wednesday (Mar 10)
8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 AM - Time Out/Time In
10:00 AM - Adult Bible Study followed by Soup and Sacrament
6-7:30 PM - "We Are Family Lent": Our third event during Lent will feature 'Family Bible Blast'.
Please
sign up on entryway Bulletin Board!
6:00 PM - SHYM
7:30 PM - New Life Choir
THURSDAY (Mar 11)
10:00 AM - Intern Cluster Meeting
1:45 PM - Bell Choir
4:30 PM - Dinner at the Diner: Fellowship at the Red Lion Diner.
FRIDAY (Mar 12)
9:30 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00 PM - Girl Scout Troop 23953 Meeting (FDC #208)
SATURDAY (Mar 13)
5:00 PM - Youth Choir Rehearsal
6:00 PM - Service of Light & Reflection
Sunday (Mar 14)
8:30 AM - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 AM - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion, Sunday School &
Confirmation Learning Session
1:00 PM - Odd
FellowsCemetery clean up - the new date!
3:00 PM - Human Sexuality Forum: Open to all at the church.
Come and join in the conversation
regarding the ELCA statement on Human Sexuality. Dr. Tim Wengert of the Lutheran
Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, who has been a part of this study for many years,
will be our guest speaker as our own Vicar Sue convenes this discussion. Please see
Vicar Sue for additional information. "Read Ahead" link here.
5:00 PM - Whelan Music School Piano Master Class
Wednesday, Mar 17
8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 AM - Time Out/Time In
10:00 AM - Adult Bible Study followed by Soup and Sacrament
6-7:30 PM - "We Are Family Lent": Our fourth event during Lent will feature
'Stations of the Cross'. Please
sign up on entryway Bulletin Board!
6:00 PM - SHYM
7:30 PM - New Life Choir
Thursday, Mar 18
12 Noon-PEP-Everything Green! A Salute to St. Patrick and Earth Day!
Open to all-please see Sue Dreisbach with any questions.
1:45 PM - Bell Choir
Friday, Mar 19
12 MIDNIGHT - Deadline for inputs to the Lord of Life 'eNews' - Please email to
lordlife.news@gmail.com. OK, if you send by 1am that's ok too... ;-)
Saturday, Mar 20
8:00 AM - Saturday
Morning Servants. Gathering to spruce up
the church grounds and
do some repairs around the church. Come when you can and leave when you must!
8:00 AM - NJ
Synod Conference on Congregational Ministries. More info on bulletin board for
this annual event offered by the
Synod. Please see Pastor Jones with any questions.
6:00 PM-Service of Healing and Holy Communion-Special guest is the chaplain of
Virtua, Mount Holly
Sunday, Mar 21
Noon - SHYM Mission
Trip Training at 12 PM. If you're interested in going
on this year's trip
to West Virginia, please plan to attend. Please
see Donna Yates with any questions.
3:00 PM - Serenade for Wildlife Concert to benefit Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge at Lord of Life.
6:00 PM - Benefit Concert for Hope Alive! featuring Paul Baloche at Lenape Performing Arts
Center, Marlton.
Monday, Mar 22
1:00 PM - Helping Hands. 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.
Saturday, Mar 20
6:00 PM - Service of the Passion
Sunday, Mar 28 -
8:30 AM - Palm Sunday Service of the Passion
10:00 AM - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Palm Sunday Service of the Passion, Sunday School
Lent End Celebration
After Service - Deadline to order EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS - Please see display on
bulletin board for more information
1:00 PM - Wiffle
Ball Tournament at Big League Dreams in Medford for Senior High & 8th
graders - meeting at LOL at
1 pm for fun & games before traveling to Big
League Dreams (wiffle ball
from 2 to 4 pm).
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Maundy Thursday- Apr 1 - 7:30 PM-Focus on The Last Supper
Good Friday - Apr 2 - 3:00 PM: Family Service & 7:30 PM: Tenebrae Service
Easter Celebrations -
Saturday Apr 3 - 6 PM: Vigil of Easter with Communion
Sunday Apr 4 - 8:00 AM, 9:45 AM and 11:30 AM: Communion Offered at All Services |
 Contact Info
Pastor David Jones 609-268-0262 (office) lordlife@lordlife.us1 Winchester Court 609-268-3470 (fax) Tabernacle, NJ 08088 |
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