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June 7, 2010 Lord of Life Lutheran Church |
Congratulations to the Confirmation Class, their families and teachers!
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Blessed to be a Blessing
Brothers and Sisters...
When I take time
to reflect on the life of our congregation, I realize how marvelously the Holy
Spirit is directing and guiding the path of our ministry together. Let me "put a face" on what I'm
saying.
Three Sundays
ago 7 women and one 5th grader in our parish met for lunch and devotions after
worship and then spent the afternoon gardening for one of our seniors
recovering from surgery and then planted a new garden for a family that had
just moved into their new home. The gift
of God's beautiful creation became just a little more evident for all these
members of Lord of Life.
Two weeks ago I
attended two board meetings at LOL for two ministries that didn't exist just 3
years ago. I was thrilled to hear about
the work of "The Grace Place" and how 30 children and their families
have been touched by the good news of God's love in this educational and outreach
effort of our congregation. The staff at Grace Place is outstanding and we can see lives being changed by their gracious work among us. In addition, I sat in on the
board meeting of "The Fuller Center for Housing in the Jersey Pines". It is clear that youth and adults at Lord of Life are
becoming instruments of constructive healing for families who need a "hand
up" in places like Westampton and very soon in Vineland. Hundreds of volunteer hours are being
dedicated to the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit is moving among us there.
And just last
week, Vicar Sue Jones was approved for ordination by the examining committee of
the New Jersey Synod. Numerous members
of our church have contributed to Sue's formation as a future pastor in the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and she has had a wonderful influence on
our life and ministry too!
It is crystal
clear to me that when the Holy Spirit gets a hold on us, we just can't help
being "blessed to be a blessing".
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Jones
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 Vacation Bible School News: Check out the Vacation Bible School bulletin
board when you enter the church. It will be updated on a regular basis for our countdown to VBS. The date is August
2-6th in which the church will become a "rainforest". Prayerfully consider how you can help and sign-up on the board. There
will be two training sessions for the teen helpers this year. We ask that they attend
one. The dates are Sunday, June 13th 12 noon until 2 or Wednesday, June 16th 6-8pm. Teen
helpers are grades 6 thru 12.
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Email Feedback
[RE: Anniversary Wishes] Thank you SOOO Much. We miss you and all of our Lord of Life Family. We wish to extend our heartfelt invitation to all of you to visit us and stay with us!! We miss you All!! Please forward this to everyone. We Miss You Sooo Much!!! Love & Prayers. - Lynn & Cameron Drew
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 Thank You!
...to everyone who donates blood (which has helped keep my father alive these past months) and their prayers for him. The upcoming blood drive will be June 29 at our church. Please try to donate if you can - I know first hand that lives really depend on you. Bill D.
... to all who
volunteered to do the audit of the church's books this year. The date of the
audit is planned for June 29. As always, "many hands make light work!" Bill R.
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Joyful Events!
Baptismal Anniversaries: Colleen Welling, Kaitlyn Heinrich, Alan Dennison, Jr., Kristen Parsons, Joseph Steff, III, Dan Messmer, Douglas Ogilvie, JJ Storm, Brianna Vacca, Kyle Vacca, Sean Vacca, Bob Baker, Courtney Michaleski, Connie Stevens  Wedding Anniversaries: Mary & Norman Reighn 06/07,Charlene & Lee Jennings 06/07,Christopher
& Christene Willitts 06/07,Nancy & Jim Cottingham 06/10,Alan &
Cheryl Dennison 06/11,Barbara & Craig Blackman 06/12,Merle & Neil Brown
06/12,Patrick & Wendy Reilley 06/13,Kim & Michael Grantner 06/14,Frank
& Michelle Ieradi 06/15,Grant & Rebecca Christianson 06/15,Nancy &
John Drew 06/16,Jonathan & Janelle Curl 06/17,Woody & Holly Priester 06/20,Tom
& Barbara Harbora 06/21Confirmation: Congratulations to all of our young adults celebrating their Confirmation June 7th, 2010! We wish them God's blessings as they continue in their journey of faith. |
Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Shannon Magrann 06/07, Kerinne Bratty 06/07, Joshua Allen 06/08, Dave
Curl 06/09, Max Bethke 06/09, Benjamin Schwing 06/10, Kelly Rinck 06/10, Kylie Steinhour
06/11, Lore Bratty 06/11, Robin Spector 06/11, JJ Storm 06/11, Todd Dennison 06/12, Brianna
Vacca 06/12, Kyle Vacca 06/12, Sean Vacca 06/12, Lynn Drew 06/12, Tim Larson 06/13, Kristina
Haugland 06/13, Renee Bystrom-Jones 06/14, Frank Leradi 06/14, Mathew Parker 06/14, Jeremy
Pifer 06/14, Linda  Jagiela 06/14, Ryan Varano 06/15, Elizabeth Fennimore 06/15, Colleen
Dayton 06/15, Ruth Rinck 06/16, Jake Bethke 06/16, Vanessa Blum 06/16, Ryan Watkins
06/16, Melissa Storm 06/17, David Hangley 06/17, Gregory Blackman 06/18, Shannon Hennessy
06/18, Lucy Dunn 06/18, Joanna Radomicki 06/19, Justin Jones 06/19, Andrew Watkins 06/19, Samantha
Jane Ditzel 06/19, Craig Messmer 06/19, David Parsons 06/20, Stephanie Knoell 06/20, Jennifer
Braithwood 06/21, Morgan Hanley 06/21
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Let us pray for continued Healing &
Strength for our Lord of Life Church Family: Breitling
Family, Merle Brown, Alice Cole, Sue Dreisbach, Peg Gibson, Hopkins
Family, Barbara Knapp, Leda Luley, Lyndsey Millere, Mary Reighn
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Making a Difference
Saturday Morning Servants: Saturday, June 19, 8 AM. Gathering to spruce up the church grounds. Come when you can and leave
when you must!
Helping Hands: Monday, June 21, 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.
Furniture Refinishing: Need someone who can help refinish furniture for a family in need. If you can help, Please Contact Fran Jones at 609-386-9080 or gonepostal0227@yahoo.com
 Lawn Mowing: We are always seeking volunteers to help mow the church lawn. A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board. Please help us keep the yards in great shape! Contact Fred Wilfrid, Lee Jennings, or Bill Reich for details.
Thank You Notes: Would you like to have your loved one or friend serving overseas in the
military receive a "thank you" note? We would like to send a
thank you note and an accompanying small prayer to him or her for serving our
country. If so, please print the name and mailing address of the
individual and put the information in mailbox 258. Thank you! - - Ginny
Magowan
Worship Projection: We would like to provide projection for all of our worship services. We are looking for those who would like to be trained and for someone who would be interested in scheduling our volunteers. Please contact Sue Dreisbach if you would like to share your gifts in either of these ways!
Food for CCC: This month we are collecting diapers and baby formula for the food pantry at the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. If you can help, please place in the 'shopping cart' in the Narthex. Thanks!
Endowment Team: We are seeking interested volunteers to help formulate the strategy and methods for the endowment fund at Lord of Life. If interested, please contact Pastor or Bill Dreisbach. |
Time and Talent Auction - Sept. 25th
On September 25th, after the Saturday evening
Worship Service at approximately 7:00PM,
we invite you to a very special auction in Fellowship Hall. The way it works is that people donate items
or services along with a suggested
minimum bid. All articles will be on display prior to the auction while we
enjoy light refreshments. Our
auctioneer, Scott Glossner, will then begin the auction and proceeds will be
donated to a special ministry.
In the past we have had
services donated such as a certain amount of hours of babysitting,
housecleaning, yard work and handyman services. Other services included painting a room,
cooking dinner for a fixed number, and a personally guided historical tour. Items may be handmade or purchased (new items
only). We've had some beautiful holiday decorations, handmade quilts, and even
an oil painting donated! Other items
included tickets to professional sporting events, and live entertainment. As you can see, there are opportunities for
everyone to participate in this fun-filled event.
We are publicizing this event well in advance in order that
those who plan to craft something will have ample time. Donation slips will be
placed in the narthex shortly. Questions
about the auction can be addressed to either Joanne Thomas (609-654-8311;
thomasjm@comcast.net) or Peg Gibson (609-268-8429; mgibson60@comcast.net).
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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MONDAY (6/7)
9:00 AM - Staff Meeting
1:30 PM - Lutheran Care-Songs that Touch Our Hearts
7:00 PM - Book Review & Fellowship @ Book Swap, Medford
WEDNESDAY (6/9)
8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 AM - Adult Bible Study & Luncheon Following @ L.B. Daniels
6:00 PM - SHYM @ PJ's
THURSDAY (6/10)
8:15 AM - Sight & Sound ("Joseph") Lancaster, PA
7:30 PM - Finance Team
FRIDAY (6/11)
11:00 AM - Grace Place Circus (last day for 3 & 4 year old classes) All are welcome!
SATURDAY (6/12) 3 Pentecost
8:00 AM - Fuller Center Work Day @ Westampton Site
6:00 PM - Service of Word & Prayer
SUNDAY (6/13)
8:30 AM - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 AM - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion
& Summer Sunday School
12:00 PM - VBS Helper Training
6:00 PM - Whelan Music School Cafe (Fellowship Hall)
Monday (6/14)
7:00 PM - Lord of Life Church Council meeting
Wednesday (6/16)
6:00 PM - VBS Helper Training
Thursday (6/17)
12:00 PM - PEP Picnic at Freedom Park, Medford - Join us as we celebrate the beginning of
summer with an outing to Freedom Park in Medford. The meat and drinks
will be provided, but we would love to taste a dish from your kitchen!
Games, music, and fun will fill out the afternoon.
Friday (6/18)
12 Midnight - deadline for inputs to your Lifelines Newsletter
Saturday (6/19)
8:00 AM - Saturday Morning Servants - come help around the church!
6:00 PM - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (6/20) Happy Father's Day!
8:30 AM - Service of Holy Communion
10:00
AM - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving
- Summer Sunday School
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June 23 - "We Are Family" Event: Mini Golf: Wednesday, June 23, 7 PM. Open to
all-meeting at Pleasant
Valley, Route 73, Voorhees. Please see Marie Lamb with any questions.
June 26 -- SHYM Mission Trip departs to W. Virginia (6/26 thru 7/2)
June 29 - Red Cross Blood Drive - Tuesday, June 29th 1pm on - please help during the 'dry' summer months - your blood is needed.
July 10 - Saturday - Council & Staff - 9am - 3pm Vision meeting with Synod Pastor Scott Schantzenbach
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 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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