August 16, 2010 L i f e L i n e s Lord of Life Lutheran Church |
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Brothers and Sisters,
There
are times when certain things seem to go together. I strongly believe
that the recent announcement about our congregational meeting in
September and a devotional article from Christ in Our Home, written by Leah Krotz, an ELCA layperson, work well placed side by side:
Special Congregational Meeting: Sunday, September 19, 5:30 (Dessert Fellowship) & 6:00 (Meeting).
Meeting for the purpose of making three important decisions about (1)
the calling of a second pastor; (2) the envisioning process for Lord of
Life's future; and (3) sanctioning a 25th anniversary mission campaign.
All confirmed members are encouraged to be in prayerful consideration
of these matters and be sure to attend!
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"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12:32)
Will
tossed and turned, punching his pillow and trying in vain to sleep. It
was 3:00 a.m., and he had woken from a sound sleep with worries on his
mind: his business was struggling, his teenage daughter was dating a
boy he didn't approve of, and his dad was facing heart surgery. Even
the little things seemed big: the dishwasher wasn't working, both cars
needed oil changes, and he had forgotten an important church meeting.
As Will tried to relax, he remembered his mother soothing him when he
woke from bad dreams as a small child. She would brush his hair away
from his forehead, rub his back, and sing to him, "Sleep, baby, sleep.
Thy Father guards the sheep..." He hadn't thought of that lullaby in
years. Mom had told him that even when he woke up afraid in the night,
Jesus the good shepherd was always watching over him.
Will realized that this was still true. No matter what troubles and
worries he had, he could turn them over to his loving Savior. He began
to pray and fell asleep before his prayer was finished.
Loving Shepherd, I know that you hold me close. Watch over me and guide me all the days of my life. Amen.
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May
the Good Shepherd continue to lead and guide us as we "look back
faithfully...look forward boldly!"
- Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Jones .
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Grace Place News!
Grace Place will be opening it's doors the week of September 13th. We still have limited openings for an afternoon class for 3 and 4 year old children. The class is Tues., Thurs. and Friday from 12:30-2:30 pm. If you know anyone that may be interested, have them call the school at 268-2756.
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"A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing"
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Thank You!
We want to thank Mary Whelan, our Director of Music Ministry, for sharing her gifts with us for the past two years at worship and in leading the New Life and Youth Choirs. We wish her well in her future musical journeys.
A big thank you to everyone involved in VBS & most especially for giving all of us a chance to hear what they did during their time together during the Sunday service on August 8th! It is always such a delight to see & hear the children of our Congregation sharing what they learned. It was a special blessing to me to have them sing: "This is the Day the Lord has made, we will rejoice & be glad in it." I use that verse on all of may emails & therefore this was very close to my heart! God's blessings to very special people. -- Barbara Knapp
I wish to thank everyone that helped or participated in our latest and greatest Vacation Bible School. We had eighteen scenery painters, one hundred and three attendees, forty one adult helpers (including set up and clean up) and fifty-one Confirmation and Sr. High helpers. Whew, that's a lot of people in a rain forest!!! -- Jill Glossner |
Fishy Business...
Josh & his buddies caught this fish at Lake Stockwell by the Family Swi m Center. Our unofficial guess is about 6 pounds 14 inches. "Big Burtha" was then released back into the lake. Maybe you can get a fish too at the upcoming Lord of Life church picnic on Sep 12th. Bring your friends, your families and yourself too! Come enjoy the 'end of summer' with your Lord of Life community!
---- Marie Lamb
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To the Congregation of Lord of Life...
Yet once again, a church congregation is saying a prayer for me. The last time was in the 90's while my grandmother was still alive and worrying if I wold turn out OK. Without family and the help of God, I would not be able to do what I do every day here.
For those who do not know me, if this gets posted, I'm a Kelly. I was in and around Lord of Life long before they had a church. We met in Indian Mills at that time and I was in my teens. Pastor Jones assisted in my wedding day nuptials 4 years ago.
Now I am in Afghanistan. I have a 10-month old at home. On my wedding anniversary I was on my way to an operating base to start my first mission as a (Seabee) CB in the U.S. Navy. This is a proud organization that my grandfather was a member of in World War II. So it runs in our family.
Thank you for your support. It means a lot. The only thing I would like to ask of you - Please pray for the entire Battalion 681's souls. We need all your help to bring us home safely.
--- Sincerely UT1 (SCW) Dennis Kelly 22NCR |
Wedding Anniversaries!
Maureen & John McMichael (8/17), Karen &
Jack Miller (8/18), Scott & Jill Glossner (8/19), Grant & Elizabeth
Julian (8/19), Lu & Ed Hourihan (8/29), Stefanie & Wallace Pickard
(8/26), Yvette & Brad Parker (8/26), Anne-Marie & Jeremy Pifer (8/29)
May God's presence in your marriage continue to foster many more years of your shared love together. Have a wonderful anniversary!
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
 James Scholtz (8/16), Devon Borkowski (8/17),
Gary Woodruff (8/17), Madison Groeller (8/17), Douglas Ogilvie (8/17), Anthony
Venturi (8/17), Scott Glossner (8/19), Mickie Bossman (8/19), Emily Miller
(8/19), Bria Kozak (8/19), Leslie Romanuski (8/19), Annette Masly (8/19),
Michael Godfrey (8/20), Bettyjane Watkins (8/20), Brian Quinn (8/20), Sam
Bethke (8/21), Emily Vandegrift (8/21), Richard Oakley (8/21), Muriel Kirk
(8/22), Kirsten Donahue (8/22), Liam Reilley (8/22), Jake Miller (8/22), Devon
Jervis (8/22), Meghan Safier (8/23), Daniel Millere (8/23), Jamie Baron (8/23),
Steven Varano (8/24), Keirstan Smith (8/24), Charles Markelwith (8/26), David
Harding (8/26), Christopher Torres (8/26), Ting Cosper (8/27), Amy Nardi
(8/28), Jeanne Storm (8/28), Jean Audus (8/28), Karen Lupnacca (8/28), Tina
Steinhour (8/29), Patricia Andrews (8/29), Karen Nixon (8/29) |
 Baptism Anniversaries for: Kathy
Edgerton (8/17), Liz Edgerton (8/17), Missy Edgerton (8/17), Matthew Morris (8/17), Gary Woodruff (8/17), Jonathan Goehring (8/17), Jodi Schauer (8/17), Linda Jones (8/19), Alyson Lee (8/19), Frank Ieradi (8/19), Kelly Rinck (8/21), Jeffrey Horner (8/22), Michael Romanchak (8/22), Preston Sarlo (8/22), Spencer Hess (8/22), Vanessa Blum (8/24), Ryan Varano (8/24), Jennifer Magrann (8/25), Justin Jones (8/27), Bettie Lohman (8/27), Elizabeth Bruner (8/27), Victoria Bruner (8/27), Julia Bruner (8/27), Ashley Masly (8/27), Connor Vandegrift (8/27), Benjamin DiYenno (8/29), Melissa Storm (8/29), Debbie Chromeck (8/29)
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Let us pray for continued Healing & Strength for our Lord of Life Church Family: George Atkins, Hunter Brooks, Rich Blum, Merle Brown, Samantha Cammaratta, Marian Chance, Alice Cole, Hilary Cole, Stephanie Cole, Chuck Dreisbach, Ginny Frank, Bud Green, Meredith Hall, Nathan Hall, Tom Hall, George Johnson, Helen Lamb, Bob Larsen, Ashley Masly, John Maurer, Judy Palait, Eric Riley, Frank Rodden, Ceal Schmidt, Doug Shiner, Mackenzie Slusser, Alice Wilfrid, Dennis Yates, and Elaine and Rolf Young.
 Prayers for those Serving our country overseas: CJ Albrecht, Francisco Avitia, Glen Campbell, Kelly Greene, Matthew Guilfoy, Dennis Kelly, Jeffrey Kopp, Caleb Leonchik, Joey Miller, Gary Morea, Matt Murphy, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Larry Smashey, Brian Smith, Matt Smith, Ethan Wade, Dustin White, Daniel Wilson, and Joshua Wonders; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world.
Praise and Thanksgiving! For all of the healing taking place! For the capping of the Gulf oil well! For all of the children, youth, and adults who provided a wonderful VBS experience as we explored five parables of Jesus in story, music, games, and art!
Congratulations! To Colleen and Jeff Oakley on the birth of their son, Connor Frederick, on 8/10---proud grandparents are Julie and Rich Oakley!
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Time and Talent Auction - Sept. 25 - 7pm
...for donated items
& services! All articles on display prior to auction while we
enjoy light refreshments. Proceeds donated to a special ministry. Opportunities for
everyone to participate in this fun-filled event!
If you can donate something (time, craft, etc...) get a donation slip in the narthex. Questions to Joanne Thomas (609-654-8311;
thomasjm@comcast.net) or Peg Gibson (609-268-8429; mgibson60@comcast.net). So far we have:
- Computer cleaning/update, Digital Photography Course, Golf lesson during 9 holes w/cart, One day respite companionship for special needs, 3 hours pro ironing services, needlepoint embroidered crocheted afghan, hand sewn snowman, hand knitted scarf...
---> Come join the fun! Donate, Bid and share for a good cause! <---
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Thursday (8/19)
3:00 pm - "Meet You at the Pool" - Open to all - meeting at the Settler's Hall Pool in Leisuretown. Please sign up on the bulletin board and see Sue Dreisbach with any questions.
Saturday (8/21)
8:00 am - Fuller Work Day @ Westampton Site
6:00 pm - Worship Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (8/22)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, & Thanksgiving & Summer Sunday School Monday (8/23)
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 info.
Friday (8/27)
12:00 Midnight - deadline for inputs into the Lifelines eNewsletter!
Saturday (8/28)
6:00 pm -Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (8/29)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving
- - - - - Upcoming Events & Other Activities- - - - -
Aug 31 - Grace Place Board meeting @ 7:30 pm
Sep 8 - Wed - 10am - Adult Bible Study begins - Please join Pastor for our upcoming 12-week study using Parables from the Back Side, by J. Ellsworth Kalas.
Sep 8 - Wed - 7:30 pm - New Life Choir begins! Come one, come all to lend your voice as we lead our congregation in hymnody, liturgy, and special music!
Sep 12-Sunday-Sunday School begins!
Sep 12 - Sunday - Annual Congregational Picnic: Join us at the Camp Ockanickon Swim Center in Medford. Hamburgers, hot dogs & chips will be available & a free-will offering will be taken. Bring your own special dish to share!
Sep 18 - Lord of Life "Give Away Day" - EVERYTHING FREE! The church is emptying its basements and attics with items no longer useful or necessary for our ministry. Please come and take what you need or want. Items not taken by members & friends will be donated to Good Will.
Sep 19 - Sun - 6pm - Special Congregational Meeting - We are meeting for the purpose of making 3 important decisions 1) the calling of a second pastor; 2) the envisioning process for Lord of Life's future and 3) sanctioning a 25th anniversary mission campaign. All confirmed members are encouraged to be in prayerful consideration of these matters and be sure to attend!
Sep 24 - Surflight Theatre Trip - "The melody Lingers On - Irving Berlin Story" & lunch at the Spray Beach Inn. Deadline to sign-up and pay: Sep 5th.
Sep 25 - Time & Talent Auction - 7pm - Do you have a talent, service or item to donate? Maybe you need something from our list of items too! Light refreshments will be available - all monies raised will be used for LOL outreach ministries. See display on board for forms & more information.
Sep 2010 - GRACE PLACE Preschool is now accepting applications for the fall semester. Click here for more information.
Oct 8 - Spirit of Philadelphia - lunch and trip on the Delaware! Sponsored by the YAHS of Prince of Peace. Cost is $45. Please sign up on the bulletin board to reserve a seat.
Dec 4 - Surflight Theatre Trip - "Holiday Spectacular" & lunch at the Bayberry Inn. Deadline to signup and pay: Nov 14.
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Holy Humor
A Sunday school
teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with
her five and six year olds. After explaining the
commandment to 'Honor thy father and thy mother,' she
asked, 'Is there a commandment that teaches us how to
treat our brothers and sisters?'
Without missing a
beat, one little boy answered, 'Thou shall not
kill.'
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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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