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November 22, 2010 Lord of Life
L i f e L i n e s Lutheran Church
Over 150 bags of food were collected using the donated "Murphy's" bags to help clients of the Christian Caring Center celebrate Thanksgiving with a family meal. Thanks to all of you for your generosity and care for your neighbor.
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Ministry Quicklinks
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Update on the Call for 2nd Pastor
After prayerful consideration and study the Call Committee has recommended and the Church Council has accepted the recommendation for Sue Jones (our former vicar) to be considered as our 2nd Pastor. Now the decision is up to the congregation. Sue Jones will preach at all 3 worship services on Dec 4th & 5th. After each service each confirmed member of the congregation will be able to cast a private vote as to whether or not Sue should be called. If we proceed beyond that point, finance and church council will put together a financial package that would be offered to Sue.
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CHRISTIAN CARING CENTER THANKS YOU!
GIVING TREE
The tags are on the tree and flying off as quickly as we can replace them! We are once again reaching out with God's love to bring smiles to the children in families helped by the Christian Caring Center. We are trying to provide 300 Christmas gifts for that blessed celebration. If you can help, please take a tag, purchase the gift, and place it unwrapped under the Giving Tree with the tag attached. The gifts will be taken to the Caring Center on Sunday, Dec. 12th. Thank you for sharing your hearts and resources.
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 Thank You for helping on the Pony Express Stewardship Campaign!
The trails are almost done, there are a few 'late ponies' out there, but thanks for everyone who helped make our pony express stewardship drive this year a success! If you still haven't seen the bag (or gotten an email) please email pony@lordlife.us and we will find out where it is and get your 'trailboss' to unclog things. It's easy - just put your estimate of sharing cards into the saddle bag and speed it on to the next home!
>> Thanks for helping to make our 2011 campaign a success!<<
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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.
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I Am Grateful (from Stewardship for the 21st Century)
A number of years ago, I served a good supportive congregation, but was not content. I was instead disappointed that I had not been chosen for a new call. During that period I began to earnestly study Paul's letter to the Philippians. Paul was in prison. His future was dim. Yet, among other important faith professions in that letter, he wrote "I have learned to be content with whatever I have" and "rejoice in the Lord always!"
I prayed to have Paul's outlook. I wondered about how I could daily possess that perspective. I became aware that when someone asked me how I was, my standard remark was, "I am good."
So, I made a simple change to help me remember Paul's perspective. From then on when someone asked me, "How are you?" I responded, "I am grateful."
I need to add that I am not always grateful. It is more like a prayer, "God help me in all circumstances to be grateful." It is a simple public confession to remember that in my baptism I am called to be steward of the mysteries of God. God has entrusted me with everything I have and am. I am not entitled to the life, wife, family, church, time, talent, money and opportunities that God has entrusted me to steward.
Sometimes this response is tested. When our 39-year-old son-in-law had a complete blockage of his right carotid artery causing a major stroke, my perspective was challenged. In the midst of fear, grief and anxiety, I was eventually able to mumble, "I am grateful that God has provided medical resources to save his life; and for the support of family, friends and an attentive pastor who have prayed the prayers we were not able to utter."
In 2006, I told this story to a congregation that I was consulting. I particularly recall looking at a woman named Agnes. Her face was filled with as much discontent and disgust as anyone I had ever met. However, when I returned to the congregation five weeks later; Agnes came to me. I hardly recognized her due to the big smile on her face.
She immediately told me her story. "I work as a dispatcher in our local police department. I get yelled at a lot, but I decided to accept your challenge. Ever since that time, whenever someone in the department asks me, 'Agnes, how are you?' I give them a smile and tell them, 'I am grateful!' They are surprised when they look at me. Some even say,'What the heck has gotten into you?'"
When you are out and about and someone asks how you are, I challenge you to be like Agnes and respond,"I am grateful!" You will be surprised at some of the responses you will get. It will also help you to remember that you have the privilege and responsibility to be a steward of all God has entrusted to you.
Now tell me, "How are you?" And how are you going to respond when someone says, "For what?"
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Wedding Anniversaries!
Katie & Ryan Paetzold (11/24), Marion & Anthony Dullos (11/29),
Lori & Tom MacDonald (12/01)
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 :
Harry Bratty (11/22), Keirstan Smith (11/22), Jake Schwing (11/24),
Gary Woodruff (11/24), Rev. David Jones (11/25), Brett Thomas (11/25), Benjamin Jones (11/28), Rev. Bob Petersen (11/29), Kyle Wu (11/30),
Carey Wu (11/30),Noel Quinn (12/02), Bob Quinn (12/03), Colin Reilley (12/04), Liam Reilley (12/04), Kevin Shover (12/04), Rachel Shover (12/04),
William, III Shover (12/04)
"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:
Pat Lawyer (11/22), Matthew Minnick (11/24), Jeff Dayton (11/24),
Steven Merillat (11/26), Stephanie Vorwerk (11/27), Sophia Minnick (11/27), Emily Roemer (11/29), Doreen Bourbon (11/29), Emily Dayton (11/29), Brad Fries (11/29), Jennifer Lupnacca (11/30), Melinda Hanley (11/30), Jennifer Steff (11/30), Jan Staub (11/30), Judy Burgo (12/01),
Dan Smith (12/02), Gary Lawyer, II (12/02), Kyle Hodum (12/02), Betty Ann Mastrillo (12/03),
Ashley Masly (12/03), Kaitlyn Glossner (12/03), Joseph Thomas (12/03),
Katie Paetzold (12/04), Brad Parker (12/05)
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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.
Code Blue Homeless Shelter
Dear Pastor Jones,
Pastor Linda Wood from Zion Lutheran in Riverside suggested that I contact you regarding our Code Blue shelter. This is our second year of sheltering homeless guests whenever Burlington County calls a Code Blue (meaning harsh winter weather could mean death for an unsheltered person).
We began our endeavor last year as Lutherans, Episcopalians, Moravians and Roman Catholics. Within a week of opening, we became simply Christians, striving to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this hurting world. We fed and sheltered homeless guests for 52 nights! The experience was a blessing to all involved.
I am reaching out to you and your congregation in the hopes that you may be interested in serving with us in some capacity. We could always use blankets (preferably used and clean), or perhaps there are some persons who would like to volunteer for an overnight stay. There are always two volunteers on a shift. Attached, please find an FAQ sheet. I would be happy to come out and speak to your group and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you and God Bless,
Salli Gordon, Coordinator FAQ About the Code Blue Shelter Program HERE
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 Prayers of the Congregation
Let us pray for continued Healing & Strength:
Nancy Alloway, Theresa Armstrong, Carl Carlin, Stacey Cooney, the DeSantis family, Joyce Faucett, Helen Gill, Jack Gordon, Fran Jones, Lee Kempner, the Kibler family, Mary Kline, Mary Lee Lamb, the Lowden family, Marge O'Dell, Rev. Gregory Pile, Eric Riley & Frank Rodden.
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 our PEP cooks and all of our angels who put up the tree, prepared the Giving Tree ornaments, and cut material for the Advent Family Night project! For all of our office helpers who man the phones during our staff meetings! For all of our helpers who prepared the Thanksgiving bags and transported them to Browns Mills! For all of the volunteers who are tirelessly working each weekend on the Fuller Center projects!
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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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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (11/22)
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 info.
Tuesday (11/23) 11:00 am - Grace Place Thanksgiving Program
4:30 pm - 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.
Wednesday (11/24) 9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Parables from the Back Side
7:30 pm - Thanksgiving Eve Worship - Please join us as we celebrate and give thanks to God for our many blessings!
Thursday (11/25) Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday (11/27) 6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (11/28) 8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
and Sunday School
5:30 pm - Advent Family 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!
6:00 pm - Men's Fellowship Dinner - Ott's - Scott Glossner will be the guest speaker.
Tuesday (11/30)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday (12/1)
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-The Christmas Story as foretold by the prophet Isaiah
11:30 am - Soup, Song, and Sacrament-Join us for a light lunch, celebrating the Eucharist, and a time of fellowship
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir-Come one, come all and lend your voice in praise to God during the Advent season and Christmas Eve!
Friday (12/3)
12:00 Midnight - deadline for inputs into the Lifelines eNewsletter!
Saturday (12/4) 9am - 2pm - Parents Day Out - "free will donation"
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
(Thrivent Coffee Fellowship immediately following services this weekend)
Surflight Theatre Trip - "Holiday Spectacular" & lunch at the Bayberry Inn.
Sunday (12/5)
8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
and Sunday School-Pre K-K sing and tell the story of "Mary Had a Baby"
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Dec. 6th, 1:30 Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown - Lend your hands and voices as we observe the season of Advent through Word and Song with the residents
Dec. 9th, 1-3 Whitesbog Village Holiday Tour - The buildings will be decorated for the season, refreshments will be served, and the General Store will be open with unique holiday gifts as we stroll through the village and learn more about the history of Whitesbog. The cost is $10. Please sign up by Monday, Dec. 6th.
Dec. 11th-8 pm Greater South Jersey Chorus Concert "A Winter Fantasy" - at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Marlton. Tickets are $20. Please sign up on the bulletin board.
Dec. 12th, 5:30 pm Christmas Caroling - A pizza dinner followed by caroling at homes in Allenwood and Leisuretowne
Dec. 16th, Noon PEP Christmas Cafe
Dec. 21st, 4:30 Dinner at the Diner - at Red Lion Diner
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here.
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Note: Our church is prayer-conditioned.
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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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