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December 6, 2010 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Pre-K and Kindergarden children sing at Dec 5th service at Lord of Life.
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Ministry Quicklinks
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President's Corner
Happy Advent to all members of the Congregation. As we prepare for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I hope this season of Advent finds you excited in anticipation of the birth of a savior.
Over the weekend the Congregation of Lord of Life overwhelmingly voted to call Sue Jones as our second Pastor. This is an exciting time for our church and I would personally like to welcome Sue to our staff. I would also like to thank all the members of the Congregation who took the time to come out and vote this weekend.
Sue Jones brings her unique and vibrant personality to us and it bodes well for the future of Lord of Life. She is thrilled to be coming to us as a full time Pastor and has many wonderful ideas to help us all grow in faith.
As president of the Congregation I am asking all of us to su pport Sue in any way we can with our faith, our participation, and our sharing.
Hope to see you all through the Advent season and into Christmas.
Yours in Christ,
Scott Glossner
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Christmas Eve Worship Schedule:
2 & 4 pm - Children & Family Services
8 & 10 pm - Services of Lessons & Carols with Candlelight & Holy Communion
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CHRISTIAN CARING CENTER THANKS YOU!
GIVING TREE
The tags are gone and the packages piling up under the tree as we once again reach 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. Please place your gifts 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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Christmas Caroling! Dec 12
We will be having a great time again this year Christmas Caroling Sunday Dec 12th.
If you haven't done so already, please sign up or call the church office so we know how to prepare for dinner! Come to the church at 5:30 pm for pizza, and make sure you are all wrapped up for the weather. We will be going to several locations (Leisuretowne & Allenwood) to spread the joy as we remember our Savior's birth!
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Code Blue Homeless Shelter
Code Blue (meaning harsh winter weather could mean death for an unsheltered person) can always use blankets (preferably used and clean), or perhaps there are some persons who would like to volunteer for an overnight stay. (Zion Lutheran Church, Riverside)
Thank you and God Bless, Salli Gordon, Coordinator
FAQ About the Code Blue Shelter Program HERE
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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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Four Books to Place in the Hands of Children (adults too!)
 Greetings! Are you looking for books to give as a gift for a child? How about a book which conveys not only a great story, but also has a solid stewardship message? You might even find them a helpful resource to convey the message to adults. The Lorax - The Lorax is a colorful and imaginative tale that cautions the reader of the pitfalls of the societal "bigger is better" attitude. The primary message of this book can be summed up in the cautionary words of the Lorax "UNLESS someone like you; cares a whole awful lot; nothing is going to get better; It's not." These words, which haunt the Once-ler, will also continue to haunt and challenge any careful reader. The Lorax cleverly illustrates the importance of communal responsibility and environmental stewardship as well as the impact, for better or for worse, that one individual can have on the world. The Selfish Giant - This heart-warming fairy tale illustrates the importance of sharing one's resources and helping those less fortunate. While the moral of the story is clear, this moral may not translate well to children reading the story because they may associate more with the children in the story than the selfish giant. It may be helpful to emphasize the roles of both the child and the giant in the story when reading the story to children. This will engage the children to see themselves in either character. Because Nothing Looks Like God - This book is a great stewardship tool for younger children. The last part emphasizes how the people in a community care for one another and how God can use each person to do God's work on earth. This last section specifically asks the child what he/she can do for another person to share his/her gifts, talents and time. This book can open up conversations with children concerning stewardship and that sharing what we have includes everything, not just our money. This more holistic way of talking about stewardship allows children to feel as if they are part of God's work and the community of faith right from the beginning, not just when they have monetary gifts. In God's Hands - This is a great resource to teach children how God performs miracles everyday through both our hands and the hands of our neighbors. This book teaches children that "your hands are God's hands" and opens up conversation with children about how God can use their possessions, gifts and talents to serve their neighbor. - - - - - - - - - -
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Wedding Anniversaries!
Lynn & Scott Thompson (12/08), Sue & Leo Michaleski (12/14)
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!
Marie Lamb (12/06), Elizabeth Blair (12/07), Russ Miserendino (12/08), Ruth Byrd (12/09), Emily Vandegrift (12/10), Andrei Fennimore (12/16), David Harding (12/18), Gerhard Patterson (12/18),
"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:
Steve Edgerton (12/06), Peter MacDonald (12/06), Michael Romanuski (12/06), John Aho (12/06), Robert Urban (12/07), Caleb Pifer (12/08), Grayson Pickard (12/08), David Clark Vacca (12/09), Kathryn Adamson (12/09), Leeland Rogers (12/09), Linda Baechler (12/10), Nicole Schwab (12/11), Cassidy Tallant (12/11), Sean Herb (12/11), Logan Masly (12/12), Lauren Sander (12/13), Barbara Blackman (12/14), Karen Heinsinger (12/14), David Klotz (12/15), Cheryl McDowell (12/15), Carlie Leusner (12/15), Holly Priester (12/16), David Ciliberti (12/16), Pat Leonetti (12/16), John Hughes (12/17), Shelley Carr (12/17), Caroline Rehberger (12/17), David Audus (12/18), Joseph Vincent Steff III (12/18), George Wilson (12/18), JD Afford (12/18), Hayden Minnick (12/18), Lydia Fassbender (12/19), Robyn Yates (12/19), Hunter Nixon (12/19)
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Christmas Poinsettia Dedications
Christmas is a special time to remember our loved ones who are with us now and those who have passed. You are invited to dedicate a poinsettia to them that will brighten our sanctuary and serve as that special reminder. December 19th is the deadline to order these plants, which are $7. Please see the display on the bulletin board.
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Let us pray for continued Healing & Strength:
Fred Braithwood, Hank Bronder, Doug Cole, Chris Davies, Sean Drew, Jeanne Edgerton, Linda, Meredith & Tom Hall, Whaley Hall, Riley Jones, Barbara Knapp, Bob Larsen, Doris Lynch, Rosemarie Mills, Noah Nacamulli, Gerard Quinn, Kay Rast, Shawn Rodier, Hank Schmidt, Maggie Wylupek & Andrew Yates.
Sympathy & Prayers are extended to the Fries family on the death of Brad's mother, Jeanette; to Karen Miller and family on the death of her aunt, Rosemary Housego; and to Penny Miller and family on the death of her mother, Toots White.
Prayers for those Serving our country overseas: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Nicholas Ferry, 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.
Special Needs: All persons living in continuing care communities (hope & peace of mind).
Mission Partners: NJ Synod's Waterfront Mission and Christus Lutheran Academy.
Praise and Thanksgiving! For all of the healing taking place and prayers answered! For Pastor Jones' ministry as he continues to guide, care for, and lead us into our 25th year as a congregation! For the beginning of Sue Jones' ministry among us as our second pastor! For all those who worked so hard on Advent Family Night to bring the Christmas story to life and make our nativity project! For all of the adults and youth who kept our young children involved and engaged during Parents Day Out! For all of our Helping Hand angels who made a car load of sandwiches for the clients of the Christian Caring Center! For all of those who purchased gifts for the Giving Tree project! For all those many people who work behind the scenes of all of our ministries that the Good News may be shared, learned, lived, and carried out into our world!
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Fuller Center - Announcing Winter Construction Trip!
Come spend a week with the Fuller Center in the New Jersey Pines and Lord of Life Lutheran  Church as we go to Plaquesmines Parish Louisaina. Announcing the "Lord of Life Lutheran Adult Winter Mission Trip"
On August 29, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in southern Plaquemines Parish Louisiana, just south of Buras, as a Category 3 hurricane. Maximum winds were estimated near 125 mph to the east of the center. Plaquemines Parish is one hour south of New Orleans.
The Fuller Center for Housing in the New Jersey Pines and Lord of Life Lutheran Church are traveling to Plaquemines Parish Louisiana to work for the Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders again this year. Yes, 6 years after the devastation of hurricane Katrina homes are still desperately needed to replace the ones destroyed on that now historic day.
Team members will depart on January 30th and arrive home February 5th. We will be flying Southwest Airlines out of Philadelphia, $256.80 round trip. The ground travel, room and board cost will run about $ 200.00 per person. Making the total cost of $460.00 per person for the trip excluding the balance of dinners. Breakfast, bag lunch are included Monday - Friday, Dinner is included Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
The housing is set up with 4 to a room (bunks) with a full bathroom in each room, volunteers are expected to bring their own bedding, pillows and towels. FCHDR is working on new construction at this site, all houses are on piling and are 8' to 10' off the ground. The trip is limited to 48 due to housing limitations, we are asking that you respond by 12/29/10. Housing Location at the Port Sulphur Baptist Church, 27080 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083
link to more information here
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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 (12/6)
9:00 am - Staff meeting
1:30 pm - 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
7:00 pm - Women's Ministry Christmas Gathering at the Yate's residence
Tuesday (12/7)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir rehearsal
7:00 pm - Loss Support Group at LOL
(7:00 pm - NOTE: Moved Stewardship meeting 1 week to 12/14)
Wednesday (12/8) 8:00 am - Men's Ministry Breakfast
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Christmas story from Matthew
11:30 am - Care Note Ministry Meeting
6:00 pm - Senior High Youth Ministry
6:30 pm - Cub Scout Pack 439 (basement)
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!
Thursday (12/9) 7:30 pm - Finance Meeting
Friday (12/10)
7:00 pm - Troop 23953 (meeting in FDC room #208)
Saturday (12/11) - 3rd Week of Advent
8:00 -> 11:00 am - Pack 47 Pancake Breakfast at Indian Mills Methodist Church
6:00 pm - Service of Light and Reflection
>> Adult Mission Trip Bake Sale This Weekend<<
Sunday (12/12)
8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
1st & 2nd Grade Christmas Program & Sunday School
11:30 pm - God Rods Practice
5:30 pm - Christmas Caroling
7:00 pm - LOL Church Council Meeting
Tuesday (12/14)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday (12/15)
8:00 am - Men's Ministry Breakfast at Red Lion Diner
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Christmas story from Luke
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry) Christmas Party - Meeting at church for
annual party - please let Donna Yates know if you plan to attend!
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!
Thursday (12/16)
12:00 pm - PEP Christmas Cafe- Open to all! More information & sign-up on board.
Come join us for good food, music, & fellowship!
Friday (12/17)
11:59 pm - deadline for inputs into the Lifelines eNewsletter!
Saturday (12/18) - 4th Week of Advent
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
>> Alternate Giving Table & Thrivent Coffee Fellowship this weekend! <<
Sunday (12/19)
8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Worship Service of Holy Communion
and 3rd & 4th Grade Christmas Program
Deadline to order Christmas Poinsettia Dedications (see display on bulletin board - plants
available for $7)
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Dec 20, 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.
Dec 20, 7pm - Book Review & Fellowship - meeting at the home of Nancy DiYenno and discussing
"The Christmas Box" by Richard Paul Evans. Please see sign up on bulletin board.
Dec. 21st, 4:30 Dinner at the Diner - at Red Lion Diner - open to all, please sign up on bulletin board.
Jan 30->Feb 5, 2011 - "Lord of Life Lutheran Adult Winter Mission Trip"
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here.
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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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