October 25, 2010 L i f e L i n e s Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Welcome New Members to Lord of Life!
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- Rob & Trish Barnes and Logan & Lauren - Elaine Billmeyer
- Jill & Matt Detwiler and Abby & Ethan - John Drew
- Dan & Nikki Humbert and Brent - Nancy Johnson
- Alan & Meg Kobb and Ian & Jillian - John McMichael - Eileen Gemmell & Dan Smith
- Aubrey Gemmell & Lydia Smith - Ruth Weber
Celebrating the joy of being loved by God and growing together in faith is who we are and what we're all about!
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Ministry Quicklinks
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 Pony Express Stewardship Campaign This year the Lord of Life "Pony Express" will begin Sunday Nov 7th.
The Estimate of Sharing Card will be delivered to your home in a "saddlebag" by a Route Rider (a fellow church member who lives near you). After you have filled in this card, just seal it in an envelope, place it back into the "saddlebag", and then relay the "saddlebag" to another church member on your neighborhood route.
It's that simple to serve as a Route Rider in the Pony Express Run.
Between now and the time you receive the saddlebag, try to reflect on the gratitude you feel toward God for His goodness to you. Be aware of the financial resources that God has entrusted to you, and consider the Christian stewardship giving response that is appropriate for you to make at this time. Then prayerfully ask: "Lord, what would You have me do to become the Christian steward You want me to be?"
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THANK YOU!
"I serve on Council, Worship Committee and Card Care Ministry. I feel blessed to do it and feel honored to be asked. We here at Lord of Life are a wonderful family. We share, praise, sing, and serve and I'm thankful to be a part of it all. We still need more servants for many of the things we do and share--Lutheran Care, Helping Hands, Communion Assistants, Assisting Ministers, and Greeters--and we need to give more time-talents and remember what we have is from God. " - Priscilla Faucett (Worship Ministry)
Thank you to everyone at Lord of Life who baked, bought goodies, donated & to Mr. Sunbury & Thrivent for the bake sale going above & beyond my goal & collecting $1,378.00 for the Progeria Research Foundation. God bless you all, - Clare Maurer
A group of people from our church have worked for months totally remodeling a mobile home in Pennsauken to help a mother and son get back on their feet. Here is a big THANK YOU to them - "To the wonderful women in our church who made two bake sales that started things rolling for Karen and Brian's home, and also sincere THANKS to Chuck, Lee and Alan for your unselfish kindness and so much work in hot weather! Brian & Karen are so thankful and happy now... and so are we! Love in Christ, Edna Bystrom" And to all of the people who also spent countless hours and lots of love, we all say THANK YOU!
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ALL SAINTS SERVICE
On Monday, November 1st, at 7:30 we celebrate the festival of All Saints, commemorating all of the saints of the church, remembering our faithful members, friends, and family members who have died, and celebrating all those who have been baptized during this past year. This is a wonderful service of light, reflection, and hope. If you need a ride to the service, please call the office. There are drivers standing by to help.
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Grace Place News!
Friday, October 22nd the Grace Place children took a class trip to Conte's Farm in Tabernacle. They had a great time, first picking apples, then pumpkins. Conte's treated the children to fresh, warm cider donuts and chilled apple cider. Then they made their way through the corn maze and yes, we did not lose a single child! The children had their faces painted by Ms. Ruth and Ms. Judy and we decorated the pumpkins. A great time was had by all. Many thanks to the parents that joined us and helped to supervise.
Next Friday, October 29th, all are invited to our two Halloween Parades. The first will be in the morning at 9:15 along the sidewalk area. The second will be at 12:40, same place. The rain location will be in the hallways of the FDC. Please feel welcome to cheer on our "angels" and check out their costumes, too!
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Celebrate Life Events!
Monday, October 25th Helping Hands
Join us at 1:00 for a joyous time of preparing sandwiches for the clients of the Christian Caring Center. Bring some meat, cheese, or rolls or just come to help! If you can't join us but would like to support this ministry, you can drop off supplies at the church or donate funds in an envelope marked "Helping Hands."
Wednesday, October 27th Dinner at the Diner
Why worry about what to make for dinner. Join us at the Red Lion Diner at 4:30 pm for the early bird specials! Good food, good fellowship, and devotions are all on the menu for the evening! Please sign up or call the office.
Monday, November 1st Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown
We meet at Lutheran Care at 1:30 pm to share the love and grace of God through music and the Word. More helping hands and hearts are always needed!
Wednesday, November 3rd - 11:30am - Soup, Song, and Sacrament
Enjoy an informal luncheon and Holy Communion following the Adult Bible Study. Come for the Study or just for the meal!
Thursday, November 4th America's Keswick Community Hymn Sing-Hymns of Thanksgiving and Praise
We carpool from Leisuretowne at 9:00 am to travel to Whiting for a wonderful morning of praise, hearing a testimony from one of the men of the Colony of Mercy Recovery Center, and a delicious lunch. The cost is $10. Please sign up or call the office by Monday, Nov. 1st.
Saturday, Dec. 4th Surflight Theatre "Holiday Spectacular"
Last chance to sign up for this show and lunch at the Bayberry Inn! Please pay by Nov. 14th. Make your check payable to Lord of Life, mark your envelope "Surflight," and place it in Sue Dreisbach's box in the office.
Coming up...Nov. 11-Lutheran Care Volunteer Luncheon, 12:00. Nov. 13-Our Town at Shawnee High School, meet at 1:30. Nov. 15-PEP Luncheon and Giving Tree Project, noon.
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Wedding Anniversaries!
Oct 25 thru Nov 7:
Todd & Tracy Sander (10/26), Priscilla & Walt Faucett (10/27),
Lisa & Jeff Spector (11/06), Bruce & Dawn Heinrich (11/07),
Bonnie & Paul Horner (11/07), Michele & Fred Nisula (11/07)
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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 Baptism Anniversaries for:
Oct 26th thru Nov 7th:
Ruth Huysman (10/26), Rita Bergerson (10/27), Robin Spector (10/27), Christopher Willitts (10/28), Madison Willitts (10/28), Michael Godfrey (10/30), Tom MacDonald (10/30), Merlana Mottershead (10/30), Doug Heinold (10/31), Lucia Hourihan (10/31), Emily Miller (11/01), Paul John Rogers (11/02), Kirsten Granfors (11/03), Fred Wilfrid (11/03), Christopher DiYenno (11/04), Diane Knoell (11/04), Sheri Perkins (11/04), Bonnie Rohner (11/07), Kathie Vandegrift (11/07)
"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
Ephesians 4:4-5
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
 Oct 25 thru Nov 7th: Steve Varano (10/25), Matthew Fennimore (10/25), Cole Troyano (10/25), Ruth Huysman (10/26), Meghan Malone (10/27), Sheri Perkins (10/27), Bob Quinn (10/28), Woody Priester (10/28), Michael Mottershead (10/28), William Hodum (10/28), Marie Patterson (10/28), Matthew Michaleski (10/29), Rev. David Jones (10/29), Lars Patterson (10/31), Jeffrey Parker (11/01), Tom Larson (11/01), Anna Yannessa (11/01), Bill Lohman (11/01), Lorraine Requa (11/02), Cecile Schmidt (11/03), Dan Chromeck (11/03), Erin Welling (11/03), Malin Jasinski (11/03), Susan Dillard (11/04), John Lupnacca (11/05), Nick Kulina (11/05), Hannah Adamson (11/05), Adam Simpkins (11/05), Kelly Shea (11/07), Harry Bratty (11/07), Nadia Strobl (11/07), Nicholas Julian (11/07)
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Money and possessions: The Bible has a lot to say
Did you know that the Bible is pretty blunt about money and possessions? Consider that 1/6 of the New Testament, 2350 verses in the Bible, and 16 of 38 parables all address the topic of money and possessions. More is said in the Bible about money than about heaven and hell combined. Five times more is said about money than prayer. Why are we so afraid to talk about it? Why do we quickly get into a huff when we talk about money and giving at church?
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Christian Caring Center
The Christian Caring Center now has two sites for donations. Food donations are still being taken at their original location on Lakehurst Rd. in Browns Mills. All other donations are being collected at their new thrift store, The Village Thrift Shop, located at 87 Hanover Street in Pemberton. The hours are Monday through Friday from 10-7 and on Saturday from 10-4. The phone number for The Village Thrift Shop is 609-894-4500.
Furniture is accepted on a limited basis due to space restraints. It is best to call with your questions about any large item you might want to donate. When calling ask for the manager John or Marion, the board member who oversees the operation.
It is an exciting time of growth for the Christian Caring Center and they continue to be grateful for the support they receive from our congregation.
October is Pasta and Sauce month!
Your donations would be greatly appreciated to help our neighbors in need. Please place your items in the shopping cart at the entrance to our church! We can use pasta, sauce, and other non-perishable foods for the upcoming colder weather.
Thanksgiving Dinners
Would you like to help a family in need enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner? Beginning on Nov. 6th, we'll have Murphy's bags available with an attached list of items that would be appreciated in helping to make that happen for clients of the Christian Caring Center. Buy a few or fill the bag! All donations will be greatly appreciated. We'll be collecting supplies until Nov. 21st.
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NEWS!
Burlington Cluster Leadership Brunch
Saint Matthew Church will host the Burlington Cluster Leadership brunch on Sat. October 30, 9:00 am until 12 noon. Congregation leaders from eleven congregations have been invited. There will be workshops on these topics:
· Worshiping alongside people with special needs - Rev. Rosemarie Newberry
· Be who you are: Strategic planning - Rev. Jerry Nugent
· Keeping it fresh: Encouraging new ministries - Rev. Dave Jones
· Young people: Their powers & your congregation - Jason Reed
"Talking through Walls"-a film and open dialogue with members of the Muslim American Community Association
Sunday, November 7th, 1:30-4:30, Medford Leas Auditorium. We encourage our youth and adults to be a part of this interfaith forum about the building of the Voorhees Islamic Center and issues of today. Please sign up by Nov. 1st and let us know if you need a ride.
Zion Lutheran Church in Riverside presents...All You Can Eat Dinners from Around the World!
Celebration on Saturday, November 13th with seatings at 3 and 6pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 856-461-7925. Tickets can be held "at the door. ($15 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and 5 and under free) German, Italian, Polish, Brazilian, Irish, Asian, Scandinavian, and American food will be featured. Enjoy one dinner or all dinners. Free door prizes, concerts, and music as well! A portion of the proceeds will benefit a local food pantry.
Zion is located at 218 S. Fairview Street, Riverside.
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 Ringers Needed!
Your hands and heart are needed! We would love to have one or two more ringers for the Bell Choir. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 1:45-3:00 and provide all the help and support you will need to feel comfortable as you learn. You don't have to be able to read music. It's a great group of people who love music and have chosen to help lead our people in song to the glory of God! For more info. just see Sue Dreisbach or call the church office.Teachers Needed!
Do you love children? Is God nudging your heart to become involved in Children's Mininstry? We need you! We need a few people to become part of our rotational team for Sunday School classes at the 10am service. You help for just a few weeks a year, the curriculum is great and requires minimal preparation, you'll get lots of support, and best of all you get to help our children learn about the Lord in fun and creative ways! Please talk to Donna or any of the teachers to find out more. You'll be amazed at how much you might learn as well! Lutheran Care Volunteers!
Your hands and heart are needed to help us at our monthly, Sounds of Joy program. Each first Monday of the month we enjoy music and scripture as we share the love and grace of God with our friends at Lutheran Care. We would love to have more people to help us transport and interact with all of the residents. Our next date is Monday, Nov. 1st. We carpool to Moorestown and encourage you to check in with Sue Dreisbach for more information and to help.
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Prayers of the Congregation
Let us pray for continued Healing & Strength:
George Atkins, Merle Brown, Jennifer Bystrom-Thompson, Kimberly Carty, Steve Corcoran, Sue Cranston, Kitty Earle & Patty Owens, the Flint family, Shane Foster, Jeanette Fries, Jane Geyer, Linda Hall, Melinda Hall-Hanley, Ferd Koenig, Bob Larsen, Bettie Lohman, John Maurer, Chuck Mayo, Corky Mayo, Noel Quinn, Ronald Spence, Tina Tennar & George Wilson.
 Prayers for those Serving our country overseas: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Nicholas Ferry, Dennis Kelly, Jeffrey Kopp, Caleb Leonchik, Joey Miller, Rick Molchan (now deployed to Afghanistan for a year of service in the Army), Gary Morea, Matt Murphy, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Larry Smashey, Brian Smith, Matt Smith, Ethan Wade, Dustin White, Daniel Wilson & Joshua Wonders; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world.
Praise and Thanksgiving! For all of the healing taking place and prayers answered! For all of our New Members who have been moved by God to join our Lord of Life family! For all of the Youth who are engaging in regular Bible Study, serving, and celebrating events through our Senior High Youth Ministry gatherings! For all of our drivers who got us safely to and from our Whitesbog Cranberry Harvest Tour! For the Bell Choir's leadership of hymns at the 8:30 service! For the CROP walkers who raised funds for local food projects! For all of the bakers, cooks, helpers, and friends who gathered to make our OktoberLutherFest a wonderful afternoon! For all who have filled our Loaves and Fishes shopping cart to overflowing with food and clothing for the Christian Caring Center!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (10/25)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:00 pm - Helping Hands - prepare sandwiches for the Christian Caring Center
6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner @ Ott's - learn about the Fuller Center
Tuesday (10/26)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir
7:00 pm - Burlington County Mission Cluster Meeting
7:30 pm - Grace Place Board MeetingWednesday (10/27)
8:00 am - Men's Breakfast-Lutheran Basics
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study 10:00 am - Adult Bible Study - Parables from the Back Side
4:30 pm - Dinner @ Red Lion Diner - come and enjoy good fellowship!
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study Thursday (10/28)Friday (10/29) 9:15 am - Grace Place Halloween Parade 7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting (FDC #208)
Saturday (10/30)
9:00 am - Burlington County Mission Cluster Leadership Brunch, St. Matt's Moorestown
6:00 pm - Reformation Celebration, Service of Holy Communion
(Thrivent Coffee Fellowship Immediately Following Each Weekend Service)
Sunday (10/31)
8:30 am - Reformation Celebration, Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Reformation Celebration, Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service
with Holy Communion, Sunday School& Confirmation Learning Session
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Monday (11/1)
1:30 pm - Lutheran Care Visit - open to all, please see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to participate
7:30 pm -All Saints' Service with Holy Communion
Tuesday (11/2) 7:00 pm - Loss Support Group - open to all & offering encouragement
for those suffering any type of loss.
7:00 pm - Stewardship Ministry Meeting
Wednesday (11/3) 8:00 am - Men's Breakfast-Lutheran Basics
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Parables from the Back Side
11:30 am - Soup, Song & Sacrament - Open to all as we share fellowship around the table. Please see Sue Dreisbach with any questions.
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:00 pm - Women's Bible Study
Thursday (11/4) 8:00 am - Senior High Youth Ministry (SHYM) trip to New York City - meeting at the church and carpooling to take the ferry into the city. Please see Donna Yates for info or questions.
9:00 am - Keswick Hymm Sing - This month's theme is "Hymns of Thanksgiving and Praise" - please see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to attend.
7:30 pm - Finance Team
Friday (11/5) 12:00 Midnight - deadline for inputs into the Lifelines eNewsletter!
Saturday (11/6) 5:00 pm - Youth-Led Worship Service Practice
6:00 pm - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion (Led By Youth)
*** TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!! You get an extra hour to sleep on Sunday!! ***
Sunday (11/7) 8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
and Sunday School
1:30-4:30 - "Talking through Walls"-a film and open dialogue with members of the Muslim American Community Association at Medford Leas
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Nov. 11 - Lutheran Care Volunteer Luncheon, 12:00 noon.
Nov. 13 - Our Town at Shawnee High School, meet at 1:30.
Nov. 15 - PEP Luncheon and Giving Tree Project, noon.
Dec 4 - Surflight Theatre Trip - "Holiday Spectacular" & lunch at the Bayberry Inn. Deadline to signup and pay: Nov 14.
Dec 4 - Parents Day Out - Saturday 9am to 2pm - "free will donation"
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here.
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Bible Memory Verse
"David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him." - 1 Samuel 18:14
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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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