November 8, 2010 L i f e L i n e s Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Since the early centuries of the church the liturgical calendar has reserved one day to honor, collectively, all the saints; both those officially recognized and those known only to God. This service remembers all those who have died in faith or been baptized during the past year.
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Stewardship Strengthens Your Faith and Church
Like the ancient people of God in the Old Testament we bring into our congregation the "first fruits" of our labor. As they brought grain and animals, today we bring money to offer, and we make our offering in the middle of the worship service. While it is important to know what our dollars do, it is more important to first think about where those dollars come from, about how and why those dollars have been offered.
Our offering is an act of worship. In our worship we seek to love and honor God. We express that devotion by sacrificing and sharing something of value.
Our offering is an act of liberation. We know the temptation to allow money to rule our life and shape our values. In the face of that temptation, we break the hold of money and release it freely and with joy. In our offering we demonstrate that we are liberated to serve God and not money.
Our offering is an act of community. This is about ministry that is beyond me. This is about ministry that is shared with all the people of God. My offering is released into the care of the wider congregation, the Synod, and the whole Church. My offering becomes part of our ministry and extends into the community.
Our offering is an imitation of Christ. We are generous because Christ was generous, in His work and in His sacrifice. We want to be a follower of Jesus. We share our generous offering in memory and in imitation of the generous offering that Christ is for the world.
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 Pony Express Stewardship Campaign has Begun! As you read this, your Estimate of Sharing Cards are being delivered to your home in a "saddlebag" by a Route Rider (a fellow church member who lives near you). After you prayerfully consider your 2011 estimate of sharing (which can be changed at any time) please put it into the saddle bag and speed it on to the next home!
(Note that some members will receive their packets by US Mail. Those special packets should arrive at your home around Wednesday, November 10.)
>> Thanks for helping to make our 2011 campaign a success!<<
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CHRISTIAN CARING CENTER THANKS YOU!
Thank you for your generosity to the Christian Caring Center this month. We donated many bags of clothes including the much needed winter coats. Please remember they do not accept books. Also there was a wonderful response to donating pasta and sauce. Again thank you for your generosity, for as we know the food pantries have had a significant increase in need this year.
Thank You for Home Restoration!
We received a wonderful thank you letter (captured in the November Photos on our website) thanking our church and the Fuller Center for the restoration of the home of Brian and Karen Park. Thanks to everyone who was associated with this project! Link to our Web Page Here
Thank You from Bridge of Peace!
We received a wonderful poster from Bridge of Peace - 32 people used our "Studio Go" materials for their Vacation Bible School in August. Our partnership with that church includes retreats, confirmation and other activities. Thank You to everyone at Lord of Life who contributed to this program! A photo of the poster and VBS class is available from the Nov photos page. (link above)
November is "Soup" month and Thanksgiving Bags!
This month we will be featuring SOUP - preferably with pop top cans. Other food items will also be well received. May you know your donations have been gratefully received.
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 items or fill the bag! All donations will be greatly appreciated. We'll be collecting supplies until Nov. 21st.
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Grace Place News!
With Christmas just around the corner, this is your last chance to order the beautiful greenery the Grace Place Preschool is selling.
Order forms are in the Narthex and the adjoining hallway of the FDC. Orders and payments must be complete by November 10th. Proceeds of the sale go to the upkeep of the playground.
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Fuller Center - THREE GIFTS IN ONE!
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
Looking for that special gift for that person who has everything? Let the Fuller Center help you out!
Your donation to the Fuller Center in the New Jersey Pines will help us in our efforts to provide simple decent housing to families in need, allow you to give a gift to your loved one that embodies the true meaning of Christmas, and will leave you with the heartwarming knowledge that you have given a hand up to those in need. It's like buying three gifts for the price of one!
For your gift of $40.00 you'll receive a Gift Card where you can record your message to the recipient displayed in a beautifully stenciled Fuller Center cloth tool belt.
For your gift of $60.00 or more you'll receive a book of your choice written by Millard Fuller on his life experiences building simple decent housing throughout the world and a Gift Card where you can record your message to the recipient displayed in a beautifully stenciled Fuller Center cloth tool belt.
For more information or to purchase this special gift contact, Neil Brown at 609-923-5632, Merle Brown at 609-923-5631 or Fran Bubeck at 609-304-6807.
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Wedding Anniversaries!
Don & Cindy Lee (11/08), Karen & Dan Kelly (11/12), Dave & Marie Lamb (11/14), Debbie & Mike Chromeck (11/18),
Bob & Noel Quinn (11/19) 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 :
Chad Allen (11/08), Joshua Allen (11/08), Stacy Allen (11/08), Fran Bubeck (11/08), Jamie Millere (11/10), Jenna Ogilvie (11/10), Brad Parker (11/10), Owen Jones (11/(11), Brittany Lawyer (11/(11), Matthew Minnick (11/12), Tyler Schwing (11/12), Camrynn Curl (11/14), Kellen Bauman (11/15), Bernadette Henson (11/15), Doug Henson (11/15), Rebekah Henson (11/15), Brandon Hughes (11/15), John Hughes (11/15), Laura Hughes (11/15), Olivia Hughes (11/15), Kaylynn Schwab (11/15), Benjamin Schwing (11/17), Grace Heinold (11/19), Jennifer Braithwood (11/20)
"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:
 Katarina Jervis (11/08), Sandy O'Neal (11/09), Noel Quinn (11/09), Chris Kulina (11/11), Patrick Reilley (11/12), Tina Leach (11/12), Deborah Wu (11/12), Tracy Sander (11/12), Clare Maurer (11/13), Graceanna Rogers (11/13), Dick Schaeffer (11/14), Fred Cutts (11/14), Marge Finley (11/14), Karl Bratty (11/16), Cheryl Dennison (11/16), Julia Bruner (11/16), Katelyn Hillman (11/18), Monica Hollenbeck (11/18), Dennis Yates (11/19), Tait Christianson (11/19), Marie Lamb (11/21), Dawn Heinrich (11/21), Austin Romanuski (11/21)
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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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"THANKS LIVING" PEP LUNCHEON AND SPECIAL PROJECTS!
It's that time of year when we lend our hands and hearts to help! Join us on Monday, November 15th, at noon for a lunch of homemade soups, bread, and desserts. Then we'll dive into getting the tags ready for the Giving Tree and help to get the supplies ready for the Advent Family Night project. Many hands will make merry work! Please sign up on the bulletin board, and remember to call us if you need a ride!
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 Volunteers Needed - Church Council
Please prayerfully consider serving our church as part of our Church Council. Multiple positions will be open at the end of our current officers' terms in Feb. If interested or you'd like more information, please contact Dennis Yates, Nominating Committee Chairperson at 609-781-0373. You can also contact the church office 609-268-0262 or dennis.yates@comcast.net or fill out one of the green forms available at the services.
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 Prayers of the Congregation
Let us pray for continued Healing & Strength:
George Atkins, Diane Bittner, the Evans family, Melanie Gfeller, Margaret Hanson, Jen Hartnett, John, Keri Kuczek, Mary Lee Lamb, Mary Lewis, Noah Nacamulli, Julie Oakley, Noel Quinn, Rob Rutkowski, Steve Schmelzer, Mildred Sgroi & Ethel Strauss.
Prayers for those Serving our country overseas: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Nicholas Ferry, Dennis Kelly, Jeffrey Kopp, Caleb Leonchik, Joey Miller, Rick Molchan, 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 young people who did a wonderful job of reading, singing, ushering, greeting, and providing tech support as the led a recent Saturday night service! For the MANY adults who are choosing to be a part of a Bible study and discussion groups as we learn and grow to be more like Jesus! For the leadership of the Loss Support group who gather us to share with and care for one another! For the Church Council and all of the ministry teams who seek to help us live out God's mission here at Lord of Life! For all of our Helping Hands supporters and workers who made 249 sandwiches this month to support the work of the Christian Caring Center! For the Call Committee which is meeting to lead us in the process of calling a second Pastor! Godspeed to Hope Alive! Clinic Ministries volunteers as they travel and continue relief efforts through Nov 10th in Haiti.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (11/8)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
Tuesday (11/9) 1:45 pm - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - Call Committee
Wednesday (11/10) 8:00 am - Men's Ministry Breakfast at Red Lion Diner-Lutheran Basics
9:00 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:30 am - Adult Bible Study-Parables from the Back Side
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (11/11) 12:00 pm - Lutheran Care Volunteer Luncheon
(Pastor's Day Off)
Friday (11/12) 7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting (FDC #208)
Saturday (11/13) 6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (11/14) 8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
and Sunday School
3:00 pm - Harvest of Hope - a benefit concert for Rainbow of Hope at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (26 South Fork Landing Road, Maple Shade NJ) Featuring Robert Edwin & Joseph Krupa & the chorale of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Tickets $15.
12:00 pm - PEP Luncheon and Giving Tree Project please see Sue Dreisbach
7:00 pm - Book Review and Fellowship - meeting at Bill & Janell Reich and discussing
Anticancer: a New Way of Life - see sign-up on the bulletin board
Tuesday (11/16)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - Church Council Meeting
Wednesday (11/17)
8:00 am - Men's Ministry Breakfast at Red Lion Diner-Lutheran Basics
9:00 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:30 am - Adult Bible Study-Parables from the Back Side
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (11/18)
(Pastor's day off)
Friday (11/19) 12:00 Midnight - deadline for inputs into the Lifelines eNewsletter!
Saturday (11/20) 6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
(Thrivent Coffee Fellowship immediately following services this weekend)
Sunday (11/21)
8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
and Sunday School
noon - Deadline to return Thanksgiving Bags for Christian Caring Center:
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Nov 22 - 1pm - 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.
Nov 23 (Tue) - 4:30pm - Dinner at the Diner - this month we're meeting at the Shamong Diner - open to all! Please see Sue Dreisbach for more info; sign up on bulletin board.
Nov 24 (Wed) Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:30pm - Please join us as we celebrate and give thanks to God for our many blessings!
Nov 28 (Sun) - 5:30pm - Family Advent Night ("In Bethlehem Inn") - We'll be gathering to make a flower pot nativity and stopping at the Manger! More info and sign-up on bulletin board - SPACE IS LIMITED so please sign-up if interested!
Dec 4 - Surflight Theatre Trip - "Holiday Spectacular" & lunch at the Bayberry Inn. Deadline to signup and pay: Nov 14. Make your check payable to Lord of Life, mark your envelope "Surflight," and place it in Sue Dreisbach's box in the office.
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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"We don't change God's message -- His message changes us."
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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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