LIFELINES - from Lord of Life Lutheran Church

March 14, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church

L i f e L i n e s

Come visit us during this Lent season!

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3 D Lent: Dinner, Discovery, and Devotions

Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13

6:00-8:00 for Senior High Youth-Adults

Make Wednesdays a part of your Lenten journey! We'll begin with a simple communal meal of soup, bread, and dessert. Then we'll break into three discovery study sessions: Senior High Youth Ministry with Donna Yates; Developing Our Prayer Life with Pastor David Jones; and Lutheran Questions, Lutheran Answers: Exploring Christian Faith, by Martin Marty, with Pastor Sue Jones. We'll come back together once again to end our evening with shared devotions. This is a wonderful way to make Lent a time of renewal in your spiritual journey.

Session topics will be:

· March 16 - Questions about God

· March 23 - Questions about the Holy Spirit

· March 30 - Questions about the Bible

· April 6 - Questions about Humanity

· April 13 - Questions about Christian Life

At the same time Pastor Jones will be offering a second study track focusing on different forms of Prayer. Come join us, won't you?

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The President's Corner

As we head into our Lenten journey, I would like to take this time to thank each and every member of our Congregation who attended the Annual Meeting on February 27^th.

Like Jesus, our Lord and Savior, who faced great challenges during his forty days and nights in the wilderness, we at Lord of Life are facing challenges of our own. In the coming days, weeks, and months, our Stewardship Committee will be contacting you asking you to share your time, talents, and treasure. Please prayerfully consider what you can give to our church.

Lastly, if you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions about Lord of Life please feel free to approach me at any service or e-mail them to me at sglosner@comcast.net.

May your Lenten journey bring you closer to God.

Your brother in Christ,

Scott Glossner

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Pastor Sue's Installation at Lord of Life!

About 150 people came to our Saturday night service to "install" Pastor Sue Jones at Lord of Life Lutheran church. A link to photos and other activities in March are presented here: Photos Here

Let us support our new Pastor and all our staff as we move forward in our faith journeys on the mission that God has called us to do.

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Wednesdays in Lent

Listen to what Pastor Dave has to say about the Wednesday night activities we have during the Lent season. Come join us, won't you?

Looking for a great on-line devotional series for Lent? Look no further...

www.d365.org/journeytothecross

or just click here:

PEP St. Patrick's Day and Mission Luncheon-Everything Green Day!

Thursday, March 17th, Noon

We'll celebrate the life and mission witness of St. Patrick and get an up close and personal account from our own Panama missionaries, Donna Yates and Fran Bubeck, on this special day! Everything green is the theme for the meal. Please sign up on the bulletin board or call the office to let us know your green of choice! All are welcome!

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Woodford Wildlife Concert

This Sunday, March 20th at 3:00 pm - plan to attend an excellent concert at our church, the "Serenade for Wildlife" to benefit the Woodford Cedar Run Nature Center. Talented musicians in the area will serenade you during this event. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door - contact Woodford Wildlife at: http://www.cedarrun.org/ or at (856) 983 3329.

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Thanks to the Kids!

A big thank you to the children of Grace Place! It was wonderful to be with all of you today to share my experiences & mementos from Australia. You were all so well behaved & interested in what I had to say & I enjoyed myself being with you. God's blessings on all of you sweet precious children of God, thank you for allowing me to share your morning! - Blessings & love to you all, Mrs Knapp

A Great Big Thank You!

To all of you who participated in and contributed your time and talent to my Ordination and Installation services and to all of you who have gifted me in so many ways during this time. Becoming a pastor, and particularly one of your pastors, has been a truly amazing experience and I am very much looking forward to learning, serving, and celebrating with all of you in the months and years to come. God has truly blessed me in and through all of you and I thank you for the many expressions of love and support you continue to offer as I settle into life at Lord of Life. - Pastor Sue Jones

Thanks for your Kindness

We would like to thank you for all your prayers, cards & donations in the name of our family. The loss of our son inlaw was a big shock. Please continue to pray for our daughter Laurie and her 5 year old twins Karl & Lizzie.

- In God's Love, Fran and Chuck Bubeck

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Time & Talent needed!

The Lord of Life Property Committee is looking for a few good people to help maintain our facilities. We meet one Saturday morning each month to do the things that need to be done to keep our building in good shape. If Saturdays are not your thing, tasks may be taken from the "Job Jar" and completed on your own schedule. So, if you can do simple repairs, painting, replace light bulbs, cut grass or any type of household task; please contact Chuck Bubeck (609-953-8793; cfbubeck@verizon.net) and share your time and talents. Stay tuned as we announce the next fixup date after Easter!

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Awareness about Muscular Dystrophy

The "Biehn Team"-Organized by our own Christopher Biehn, raising awareness about Muscular Dystrophy. If you'd like to support the team by purchasing a wrist band, please check out his website (www.biehnteam.webs.com ) or give him a call (609-953-7220). Thank you!

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Grace Place

Many thanks to the presenters and support people that helped at Grace Place's first International Week including: Joylyn Davis, Bea Sinn, Kim Rosenberg, Charlie Foster, Monica Degnan, Barbara Knapp, Sherri Adamson, Dawn Heinrich, Christine Webb, Mindy McKeown, Amanda Mau, Heather Cosper, Debbie Vacca, Lori Yeager, Jeanine Mattheissen, Fran Bubeck, Sue Dreisbach and Donna Yates. Jesus surely provided us with lots of helping hands!

The children first boarded a plane making sure they had plane tickets and passports. The plane flew around the world and landed in Guatemala, Germany, Ireland, Australia, Scotland, China, Mexico and Italy. In each country the children learned about the physical country, the customs, and the food. They made a craft and were off to the next one. The children learned valuable lessons and so did the teachers. A special thank you to Judy Burgo for bringing the idea home from an Evangelical Lutheran Seminar and pursuing it.

Remember to register for preschool for next year! Classes are starting to fill and we don't want to leave anyone out.

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Marriage Anniversary!

Alfred & Alice Cole (Mar-16), April & Walt Pawlikowski (Mar-18),

Sue & Bill Dreisbach (Mar-23), Annette & Mike Masly (Mar-25)

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!

Cheryl Dennison (Mar-14), Michael Hennessy (Mar-14), Keith Williams (Mar-14), Caleb Pifer (Mar-15), Barbara Knapp (Mar-17), David Miller (Mar-17), Jimmy Sunbury (Mar-17), Joshua Lamb (Mar-18), Susan Ogilvie (Mar-18), Andrew Lee (Mar-20), Robyn Yates (Mar-20), Lorraine Sander (Mar-21), Eileen Gemmell (Mar-24), Karl Bratty (Mar-25), Miranda Fennimore (Mar-25), Ann Heere (Mar-25), Luke Pifer (Mar-26), Hannah Adamson (Mar-27),

Nancy Drew (Mar-27), Lillian Maurer (Mar-27)

"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:

Dan Eppolite (Mar- 14), Mike Chromeck (Mar- 14), Madison Hess (Mar- 14), William Wu (Mar- 14), Noah Pifer (Mar- 14), Tyler Troyano (Mar- 14), Jacob Hanley (Mar- 15), Isabella Edwardsen (Mar- 15), Rob Herb (Mar- 16), Tyler Ebersberger (Mar- 16), Alyson Venturi (Mar- 17), William Hangley (Mar- 17), Joseph Adamson (Mar- 17), Jeff Spector (Mar- 18), Dan Messmer (Mar- 18), Cora Albinson (Mar- 20), Eric Rickershauser (Mar- 20), Paul Safier (Mar- 20), Kathryn Chromeck (Mar- 20), Patty DeAngelis (Mar- 22), Brooke Steinhour (Mar- 22), Stephanie Dennison (Mar- 23), Seth Kagan (Mar- 23), Bill Schmidt (Mar- 24), Brooke Parker (Mar- 24), Brendon Parker (Mar- 24), Rebekah Henson (Mar- 25), Alan Dennison, Jr. (Mar- 25), Conner Fries (Mar- 26), Nicole Sander (Mar- 27), Jenna Ingrao (Mar- 27), Makenzie O'Brien (Mar- 27), Teri John (Mar- 27), Lydia Leach (Mar- 27)

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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Prayers for Healing & Strength: Annett Bates, Rita Bourbon, David Brick, Merle Brown, Libero DeAngelis, Fran Dougherty, the Ebersberger family, John Faucett, Floyd Gapas, Rita Litzke, Maxine Molnar, Nini, Pastor Bob Petersen, Don Seislove, Pastor Polly Standley, Dolores Stockbine & Dave and Kim Wagner

Sympathy & Prayers are extended to the Baechler family on the death of Linda's mother, Winnie Hansen; and to Martine on the death of her husband Roger.

Those Serving Our Country: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Joe Delgado, Nicholas Ferry, Jeffrey Kopp, Caleb Leonchik, Joey Miller, Rick Molchan, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Matt Smith, Rich Stull, Ethan Wade, Dustin Wade, 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 Elizabeth Latino Outreach and Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County.

Thanks and Praise: For all of the healing taking place, in body, mind, and spirit! For all of our Lutheran Care angels who always bring a smile to the residents' faces and warmth to their hearts as we share the grace and love of Christ with one another! For all those who helped with and took part in our Ash Wednesday worship opportunities!

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