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January 31, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
L i f e L i n e s
Welcome our new members (24!) who joined us at Lord of Life! |
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The President's Corner
Greetings and God's peace to all. Hope all of you are finding ways to cope with our continued winter wonderland outside. It is that time of year again when we gather for our annual Congregational meeting. I cordially invite and implore every confirmed member to join us on Sunday, February 27th for this most important event.
Dinner will be held at 4 pm and the meeting will follow at 5 pm. Check the bulletin board for a sign-up sheet on what to bring. We will be voting on new council members, going over the year in review, and adopting a 2011 spending plan for our church.
As president of the Congregation, we need EVERY voice to be heard to help our council lead the church in a bold and exciting direction for 2011 and beyond.
I ask you to prayerfully consider attending this meeting and to also ask yourself what YOU can do to help our church move forward for the coming years.
Hope to see you on the 27th of February and better yet, before then at any of our worship services and church events.
Your brother in Christ, Scott Glossner
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Results of our Stewardship Drive
Our Stewardship drive in the fall was not what we had expected or hoped to receive. We have a substantial shortfall in the "estimates of sharing" against our projected spending plan for 2011. As a result, there are some difficult decisions that our church council must make that impact our Ministries and ability to serve our church and community.
In the fall our congregation overwhelmingly voted to call a second pastor knowing the increasing blessings and challenges that await our growing church. We continue to have amazing ministries that are serving our Lord, teaching, caring and sharing our gifts with those within and outside our church. But to make this all happen, the facility must be cared for, the electric and gas bill must be paid, salaries and costs for our Ministries remain. Our council has pruned costs, however a substantial gap remains.
If you haven't yet submitted your "Estimate of Sharing" card, or if it was blank, please pray and determine what the Lord is asking you to share of the gifts He has given you. If you have submitted your EOS card, thank you for your gift; but please reconsider whether your gift can be expanded to help us invest in our programs and future for 2011. If our congregation can 'step up' to the challenge, if we could each increase our giving percentage by as little as 1%, if we could consider "first fruits" giving to give back to God just a fraction of what he has given to us, we would have the ability to serve the Lord and help our community in many more ways. And the "return" for this we can't even imagine.
Our church council will be making some difficult decisions shortly based on these inputs; please give them the best information you can. And please pray for our ministries, finance team, and church council as we meet the challenges of 2011. And come to the annual meeting on Feb 27th!
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Mission Trip to Panama - Feb 4-13
 Donna Yates, Fran Bubeck, and Melissa Evans (taking Sharon's spot), will be traveling to Panama to serve and teach as was done in India and Africa. If you'd like to help: please contribute any of the following by Wed Feb 2nd: Balloons,water balloons ,washable markers,color pencils and masking tape in different colors. And please remember to pray for their mission! Again thanks to everyone who came out and contributed to the brunch - over $1200 was raised to help fund materials and supplies for the teaching efforts! This VBS will encourage the children to learn several Old and New Testament Bible stories and also improve their English language skills. Children age 4-13 will be included; about 125 are registered. - - - - - - - - - -
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Lord of Life Memorial Library
 Have you checked out our Library recently? There are many choices from books to DVDs for children, teens & adults. Devotions, self- help, biographies, novels...something for everyone! This month we are featuring the wonderful author Max Lucado. He is a best-selling author and a preacher & writer @ Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX. He has writen more than 60 books w/65 million copies in print! We have a cart set up outside the Library with a selection of his books for all ages.
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Chili Cookoff!
Please join us on February 5 - Worship Service 6 pm - Chili Cook-off Competition 7 pm - When the middle school graders - 6th - 7th - 8th - will battle it out for the perfect bowl of chili!!! The stage is set for one of the greatest chili matchups in recent history. Team 6th grade Leaders (Ingrao & Steinhour) have what it takes to go all the way. They have the heart and fire of a team to beat. Teams 7th grade Leaders (Lamb & Welling) have the skills and dedication to bring their team a victory. Their hard work and dedication will be the key to success. Finally Team 8th grade Leaders (Hopkins & Mozitis) have talent that cannot be matched. If they keep their eye on the prize, they will be sure to have a good game.  Let's not forget our unsung heroes, the Corn Bread & Salad Leaders (Christianson & Wagner). They will add just the right touch to the perfect bowl of chili. A free will offering will be accepted in areas designated for Green Bay Packers & Pittsburgh Steelers. Proceeds will benefit Bridge of Peace Food Pantry & ELCA World Hunger Relief (not the NFL). Go Teams!!!!! - - - - - - - - - -
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Thursday Morning Mom's Bible Study
Thursday Morning Mom's Bible Study continues at 9:30am. Childcare is available. Join moms of all ages as we read best-selling author Joanna Weaver's "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World". This study extends an invitation for peace to every woman who feels she isn't godly enough, isn't loving enough, or isn't doing enough. Contact Lisa Spector at teachjodi97@yahoo.com or (609) 268-2842 to sign up or if you have any questions.
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"Sing to the Lord a new song: Sing to the Lord, all the Earth"
A healthy and vibrant church believes that its Music Ministry is open to every person who walks into the doors of the church. With that in mind, please consider participating in our New Life Choir during the upcoming Lent and Easter seasons. Over the years, studies have been done to investigate why church choir membership is stagnant and/or not increasing. They concluded that there are two reasons for this: (1) people perceive church choirs are not fun, and (2) they feel as if too much commitment is required. People that have come to a choir practice at Lord of Life have found it fun and enjoyable. Unfortunately, for some the time commitment has been the stumbling point. Perhaps you may not be able to participate all year or can't make each and every practice-that's OK! Whatever time you can give to praise the Lord is certainly welcome and appreciated. In addition, Rick Krause would be more than happy to work with you if you would prefer to offer your time and talent in another musical capacity (cantor, solo, duet, instrument, hand-chimes, etc.).  Please prayerfully consider this invitation as a calling to serve our Lord. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Rick on Saturday night or Sunday morning at church or give him a call (Home-856-784-8204; Cell-856-287-5328). You can also reach out to him via e-mail at 3rick@comcast.net). *Remember: Those who sing pray twice!! --St. Augustine of Hippo - - - - - - - - - -
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Confirmation Corner
A Youth Led Worship opportunity is planned for Saturday, February 5th. The youth have done a wonderful job over the last few years at leading services throughout the year. In addition to being worship leaders, lectors, greeters, and singers, we would love to add youth musicians to the Praise Team that night. Please let your Confirmation coaches know if you would like to use your gifts at this special evening of worship. - - - - - - - - - - |
 Heart Healthy Cafe Come celebrate an extended Valentine's Day with good food that's good for you!
Join in on Thursday, February 17th at noon with a menu that includes Homemade Tomatolicious Soup, Chicken Salad Canapes, and Angel Food Cake. We'll welcome Anna Larotonda from the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Burlington county who will share a short program about the Medicare Savings Program as well as other programs available through the RSVP office. Then we'll have some always heart healthy fun to finish off. Please sign up on the bulletin board or call the office by Monday, February 14th. Please remember that rides are always available! - - - - - - - - - - |
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 Annual Meeting MOVED to Sunday, February 27th!
Save this new date as we look forward to sharing a meal together, celebrating what God has done in, with, and through us in this past year, and looking forward to where we think God is calling us to go in 2011! Please, all voting members try to attend this important meeting!
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Blood Drive Results:
A total of 79 pints of blood were donated on January 18th! Special thanks go to Susan Kagan for organizing the drive, and to Nancy Drew, Linda Elliot, Laura Hughes, Ed Kagan, Melinda Moskal & Debra Ruilova for also helping in making the drive a success-thank you to everyone who continue to support the drive!
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 Lutheran Summer Music - Academy & Festival
Jun 26 thru Jul 24, 2011 - on the campus of Luther College, Decorah Iowa. A training and performance program for BAND, CHOIR, ORCHESTRA, PIANO and ORGAN students Grades 8 thru 12. A four week residential training and performance program rooted in a supportive, intentional faith community that is committed to your personal and musical success. If you're a young musician who loves music and is looking for a focused but fun way to spend part of your summer, LSM is for you. You'll make some of the best friends of your life while improving your music skills, exploring your faith, and learning about the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran Church. Go online for the LSM application, and info on financial aid.
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Grace Place
Grace Place is going international!! The first week of March we are going to hold our first ever International Week where the children will learn about the world! We will be taking trips to many countries and are looking for anyone who has experienced a foreign country that can share information, items, pictures, and souvenirs from that country.
We are asking for volunteers who can give us a morning (9-12) the week of the 7th of March to share your experience. We are also in need of large boxes (the size the children can crawl in) for the four year old classes' "Crate World"! If interested, please contact Judy Burgo at 268-7383. This promises to be a great learning experience for our children that will be fun for all! - - - - - - - - - -
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Lord of Life Church Council needs YOU!
We have a couple of openings on the church council, and if you have considered helping us run the "business" of the church, we'd like to know! Please contact Dennis Yates and/or Pastors Jones and/or Scott Glossner if you'd like to help!
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Nursery Volunteers @ 10am
We're still looking for a few adults to volunteer in the Nursery during the 10am service on a rotating basis. If you'd like to help, please contact Donna Yates. Thank You!
Audio / Video volunteers
Looking for volunteers to work the system especially on Saturday night services. Training is available, and it isn't too difficult to do. If you can help, please contact the church office.
Snow Shovelers
This winter is bringing us quite a bit of ice and snow. The parking lot is being cleared, but we could use some help shoveling the walkways and salting both the walkways and lot before weekend services and during the week. If you can be on call to help, please call the office to let us know! You will be greatly appreciated.
Our thanks to the "snow angels" who have already shown up to help!
Casserole and Soup Makers
We would like to be ready when someone becomes ill or needs help as they recuperate. If you have a favorite soup or casserole that you would like to have available, we have a freezer that is ready to store it! Please place your food offering in a non-returnable container marked with its contents, drop it off at the church, and let the office know so that it can be frozen.
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Marriage Anniversaries!
Maralee & John Perri (2/2), Bernadette & Doug Henson (2/3), Kevin & TIna Steinhour (2/6), Barbara & Ken Schwing (2/9), Donna & Ralph Schwab (2/11)
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!
Eleanor Fontaine (2/01), Lance Patterson (2/01), Dylan Parker (2/04), Gail Celino (2/05), Christine Lupnacca (2/05), Ron Venturi (2/05), Alexandra Miller (2/06), Nancy Jervis (2/07), Zachary Aho (2/09), Malin Jasinski (2/09), Virginia Magowan (2/09), John Welling (2/10), Nancy DiYenno (2/11), Carol Flood (2/11), Kyle Ogilvie (2/12), Elizabeth Shiplee (2/13), Toni Wick (2/13)
"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:
Devon Moore (2/2), Anne-Marie Pifer (2/2), Luke Pifer (2/2), Nancy Drew (2/2), Joanne Thomas (2/3), Inger Haugland (2/4), Robin Borkowski (2/4), Sean Kelly (2/4), Barbara Wagner (2/5), Roland Kucklinca (2/6), Raymond Rathjen (2/6), Stephen Jr. Bielec (2/6), Virginia Magowan (2/7), Thomas Priester (2/7), Grant Julian (2/7), Marian Chance (2/7), Christopher Agoglia (2/7), Sean Dayton (2/9), Mark Parker (2/9), Joshua Lamb (2/10), Jimmy Sunbury (2/10), Kelley Romanuski (2/11), Cheryl Harbora (2/11), Kevin Eppolite (2/11), Robert Donahue (2/11), Madeleine Sibert (2/12), Patricia Barnes (2/13), Mark Valesey (2/13)
You were born a child of God - celebrate this day and all days in the life God has given to you!
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Let us pray for continued Healing & Strength:
Julia Bruner, Al Dillinger, Austin Hoffman III, Helen Lamb, Carol Languell, Aaron Miller, Terry Miller, Maxine Molnar, Noah Nacamulli, Jacob Neff, Gregory O'Connell, Walt Pawlikowski, Kathy Renner, Ann Rich, Linda Schultheis, Josh Simpkins, Ronnie Spence, Helen Stawinski, Jessica Uder, Kim Walters & Steve Youker.
Sympathy & Prayers
are extended to the Bubeck family on the death of their son-in-law, Shane Foster; to the Quinn family on the death of Gerard; and to the Roper family on the death of Frances.
Prayers for those Serving our country overseas:
CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Joe Delgado, Nicholas Ferry, Jeffrey Kopp, Caleb Leonchik, Joey Miller, Rick Molchan, Matt Murphy, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Matt Smith, Rich Stull, Ethan Wade, Dustin White, Daniel Wilson & Joshua Wonders; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world.
Special Needs:
All persons discerning their call to ordained ministry including Peter Edwardsen, Ryan Paetzold, Melissa Riches, Bob Sunbury and Gary Woodruff.
Mission Partners:
NJ Synod's Nava Jeevan / South Asian / IOndian Outreach and the Fuller Center for Housing in the New Jersey Pines, Inc.
Kirsten & Rocky Canonica on the birth of their daughter, Ivy Elise, on 1/13!
Praise and Thanksgiving:
For the Bell Choir and our special volunteers who helped to bring the light and warmth of Christ to our friends at the Lutheran Care! For all of the youth and adults from Lord of Life and Bridge of Peace, Camden who came together for a day of service and sharing to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! For all of our chili, bread, and dessert cooks and all who helped and attended the Chilly Cafe! For all of our snow shovelers, ice scrapers, salters, and plower for coming to our aid during this snowy winter! For all of our Helping Hands angels who made over 200 sandwiches and for the many people who made donations of food, clothing, and bedding for the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills! For all of our Bible Study leaders! For all who helped with the staging of "Amahl and the Night Visitors." For all who are participating this week in the Fuller Center Adult Mission Trip in Louisiana and next week in Panama!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (1/31)
4:30 pm - Dinner at the Shamong Diner ** RESCHEDULED to today! **Join us for good food, fellowship, and devotions
Tuesday (2/1)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir
7:00 pm - Loss Support Group - Join us as we spend time sharing with and supporting one another through any kind of loss. All are welcome!
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday (2/2)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast-8 Questions God Can't Answer
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-studying the lectionary readings for the coming weekend
11:30 am - Soup, Song & Sacrament-Join us for an informal luncheon and sharing of the Lord's Supper
6:00 pm - Senior High Youth Ministry SHYM
6:30 pm - Cub Scout Pack 439 meeting in the basement
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Rehearsal-All are welcome!
7:30pm - Women's Bible Study-Women of the Bible
Thursday (2/3)
9:00 am - Keswick Hymn Sing ("Spirituals")
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study-Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
Saturday (2/5)
2:00 pm - Confirmation Chili Cook-Off
5:00 pm - Youth-Led Service Practice
6:00 pm - Youth-Led Service of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving - with Holy Communion
Safe return of "Lord of Life Lutheran Adult Winter Mission Trip" participants
Sunday (2/6) - 5 Epiphany
Scout Sunday! Wear your uniform!
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Sunday School
4:00 pm - Vespers Services at Medford Leas
Monday (2/7)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:00 pm - Lutheran Care-More hearts and hands are always needed to share the love of Jesus with our special friends. Please catch a ride from the church at 12:50 or join us at 1:30 in the Chapel.
Tuesday (2/8)
1:45 pm - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - Stewardship Team Meeting
Wednesday (2/9)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast- 8 Questions God Can't Answer10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-studying the lectionary readings for the coming weekend
6:00 pm - Senior High Youth Ministry SHYM
7:30 pm - New Life Choir practice - All are welcome!
7:30pm - Women's Bible Study
Thursday (2/10)
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study-Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World 7:30 pm - Finance Team Meeting 11:59 pm - Inputs due to the Lord of Life LifeLines
Friday (2/11) 7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting in FDC Room # 208
Saturday (2/12)
6:00 pm - Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (2/13) - 6 Epiphany
8:30 am - Worship Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, & Thanksgiving Worship with Confirmation and Sunday School
3:00 pm - First Holy Communion Instruction (Grades 5 & Up)
Safe return of Panama Mission Trip Team (Donna & Fran & Melissa) !
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Feb 17 - Heart Healthy Cafe - 12pm - Open to all! More information & sign-up on board. Come join us for good food and fellowship!
Feb 20 - 3PM - Pastor Sue's Ordination - Service will be held at St. Paul's in Hainesport
Feb 27 **DATE CHANGE** - Lord of Life Annual Meeting - 4-5pm dinner, 5-6:30pm vote on spending plan, and election of council
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
GRACE PLACE Preschool is now accepting applications. Click here for more information
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