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May 2, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
L i f e L i n e s
1st Communion - May 1, 2011
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Ministry Quicklinks
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From the President's View
As we embark on our Easter journey I would like to take this time to thank the numerous staff and volunteers who help make Lord of Life the incredible church that it is.
As I came into church this past weekend I couldn't help but notice the newly painted lines defining the parking spaces. It made the church look almost new again.
On top of that the mown lawn and cleaned out flower beds made one realize that we are well into the spring season.
As spring unfolds all around us I hope we all take the time to "stop and smell the roses". My sincere hope is that all members of our congregation "resurrect" our commitment to our families: both our home family and our church family.
Lastly, take the time to do something nice for someone and see how good it makes you feel.
Yours in Christ,
Scott Glossner
President
Lord of Life Congregational Council
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Thank Your to our Volunteers!
Thanks to of our volunteers for the many things done at the church; whether recognized as a team or an individual helping our ministries - here is a poem for you!
"The Gardens of Kindness Never Fade"
A garden is measured not by its withered leaves,
but by each budding flower and the smiles that it receives.
A day is measured not by hours that have flown,
but by how much we've done and the compassion that we've shown.
Our lives are measured not by what we have or take,
but by what we give back and the difference that we make.
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"Dear Friends of Lutheran Care,
On behalf of the residents of the Lutheran Care, I just want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for donating the wonderful books or audio materials for our library! Your thoughtfulness and community outreach is greatly appreciated and certainly a blessing to our seniors. We all have the power to make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time, and your act of generosity and sharing is certainly appreciated. Again, thank you for thinking of us. I know these delightful books will bring some extra special smiles to our seniors as they enjoy the hours of reading.
Sincerely,
Saralynne McDowell, LPN ADC CDP
C/O Lutheran Care at Moorestown
Activity Director, Volunteer Coordinator
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Time & Talent needed!
Tellers! - We are looking for one or two additional people to be tellers to count the contributions to the church. If you can help, please contact Bill Reich at Finance@lordlife.us
Maintenance! - 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. Saturday May 7 is SPRING-CLEAN- UP at LOL !!
Containers- How about recycling some of you deli containers with us! Instead of tossing them into the trash, pleas drop a few off in the kitchen. We could really use them for leftovers after our "eating events".
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Did you know...
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Thanks to Thrivent for Sponsoring this Newsletter!
Thanks to Thrivent and Bob Sunbury for sponsoring this year's subscription for the LifeLines! Bob at Thrivent can be reached at this link if you would like more information on financial products and services from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans or at Phone: 609-678-0668 or bob.sunbury@thrivent.com
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WHITESBOG SPRING FLOWERING PLANT WALK
Wednesday, May 18th, 2-4 at Whitesbog Village in Browns Mills. Walk along sandy roads and bogs to discover beautiful flowers of the Pine Barrens. Observe their natural habitat and learn how to identify plants by their characteristics. Cost is $10. We'll carpool from the church and Leisuretowne at 1:00.
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 Pictorial Directory We are creating a new pictorial directory family album and you are part of the church family! So we certainly hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to get a photo of you and your family at NO COST to you, plus you will receive a free 8X10 photo just for participating! You may purchase photos, if desired, however there will not be any pressure put upon you to do so. Appointments are now being accepted. Go to our web site, www.LordLife.us to make yours now. Also appointments will be taken Saturday and Sunday after each service during the month of May. Dates and times are: Tuesday, May 31st, June 1st, 2nd,and 3rd from 2:30 - 9:00 PM, and Saturday June 4th from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Also the following week, June 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th with the same hours. Any questions please call Barbara Wagner 609-859-0404 - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Marriage Anniversary!
Kim & Matt Minnick (4/25), Susan & Jim Radomicki (4/26),
Denise & Jim Fassbender (4/27), Bill & Janell Reich (4/28),
Jim & Cheryl McDowell (4/29), Doug & Karin Krueger Hess (5/2),
Ron & Jennifer Venturi (5/2), Dana & Aaron Kozak (5/7),
Joanne & Paul Safier (5/7), Jennifer & Jim Schultz (5/7),
Wendy & Mike Wojtaszek (5/8), Jodi & Bill Shover (5/12),
Karla & Bill Hodum (5/13), Robert & Patricia Barnes (5/14), Colleen & John Welling (5/15)
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!
Jack Miller (4/25), Barbara Wagner (4/25), Jessica Storm (4/26),
David Audus (4/27), Raymond Rathjen (4/28), Rachel Schwab (4/28),
William Wu (4/28), Dick Schaeffer (4/29), Larry Godfrey (4/30)
Marie Vail (5/1), Jenna Ingrao (5/2), Tyler Ebersberger (5/3),
Kyle Koengetter (5/3), Walter Parsons (5/3), Madeleine Sibert (5/4), Christopher Biehn (5/5), Erin Gordon (5/5), Donna Schwab (5/5), Conner Fries (5/6),
Nicole Sander (5/6), Jan Staub (5/8), Kathryn Chromeck (5/7), Bria Kozak (5/9),
Gary Lawyer, II (5/9), Denise Sunbury (5/9), Robert Knoell (5/10), Lydia Leach (5/10),
Matthew Yates (5/11), Cliff Dehoff (5/12), Nathan Lamb (5/12), Shannon Magrann (5/15)
"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:
Rick Osman (4/25), Tom Harbora (4/25), Rob Hollenbeck (4/25),
Cliff Dehoff (4/26), Karen Miller (4/26), Michael John (4/26),
Tyler Heinrich (4/26), Joan Molnar (4/27), Julie Horner (4/27),
Jeffrey Horner (4/28), Bob Sunbury (4/28), Fran Bubeck (4/28),
Cindy Lee (4/28), Jill Detwiler (4/29), Bruce Elliot (4/30),
Debra Markelwith (4/30), Alexis Celino (4/30), Lanny Nairn (4/30),
Maureen McMichael (5/1), Lisa Fries (5/1), Jack Tarasewicz (5/2), Laura Edwardsen (5/2),
Craig Schmauder (5/3), Joe Morea (5/3), Alfred Cole (5/3), Sara King (5/3),
Eleanor Brockington (5/4), Janet Geiger (5/4), Lori MacDonald (5/5), Beth Hopkins (5/7),
Jackson Groeller (5/7), Dan Humbert (5/7), Diane Maurer (5/7), Lindsay King (5/9),
Jennifer Magrann (5/9), Abigail Cosper (5/9), Bethany Cosper (5/9), Alexa Wojtaszek (5/10), Catherine Salender (5/10), Mike Romanchak (5/10), Benjamin DiYenno (5/10),
Michelle Cummings (5/10), Zachary Aho (5/11), Sue Mignogna (5/11), Andrew Leach (5/12), James Kelly (5/12), Susan Jasinski (5/12), Ethan Detwiler (5/12), Carol Smith (5/13),
Colleen Welling (5/14), Kaitlin Meimbresse (5/15), Matthew Markelwith (5/15),
Connor Humphreys (5/15), Ryan Thomas (5/15), Tyler Reich (5/15), Christene Willitts (5/15),
Collier Green (5/15), Marcy Parker (5/15), Ed Harding (5/15), Robert Jr. Knoell (5/15)
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: Carmella Bane, Ryan Brown, Lon & Jane Clarke, Alice Cole, Nancy Cottingham, Sean Drew, Gene Dunn, the Dunn Family, the Edgerton/Jodway families, John Faucett, the Haug/Vuszko families, Lisa Hofer, the Mastrillo family, Ann Mullarkey, Gregory O'Connell, Joanne Parcels, the Parsons family, Jerry Powell, Frank Rodden, Dot Walters, Kim Walters & Kaye Zippilli;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Gifford family on the death of Rita.
CONGRATULATIONS to Craig Jennings and Robyn Pizzuti, as we celebrate their wedding this weekend! We wish them continued blessings in their married life together.
BORN AGAIN by Water and the Word is Juliana Marie Koengetter. We ask God's blessing on Juliana, her parents, Kristina and Josh, and godparents. May the Lord strengthen all of us in our commitment as we nurture our newest child in Christian faith.
CELEBRATION of Service of Ordination this weekend of Kimberly T. Carlson, called as Pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Kendall Park.
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Nicholas Ferry, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, Jeffrey Kopp, Joey Miller, Rick Molchan, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Rich Stull, Ethan Wade, Dustin White & Daniel Wilson; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING: For all of the healing taking place! For our 16 Helping Hands angels who make 280 sandwiches last month! For all those who worshiped and those who served as altar guild, communion assistants, greeters, lectors, musicians, ushers, worship planning team, and worship space preparers for all of our special services! For our 18 First Communicants who have entered into a special relationship with Christ through this sacrament! For all of their parents who helped them through this learning process! For all of those who have begun to work as a Social Ministry team! For our Finance and Stewardship Teams who are helping to grow in our commitment to our ministries! For all of our Property angels who take care of projects big and small in our church home and grounds!
SPECIAL NEEDS: All persons living in continuing care communities (hope & peace of mind);
MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace Lutheran Church, Camden, and Children's Fresh Air Home of North Wildwood.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (5/2)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:00 pm - Lutheran Care
Tuesday (5/3)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers 7:00 pm - Loss Support Wednesday (5/4)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Red Lion Diner - All are welcome!
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Lutheran Questions, Lutheran Answers
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
6:30 pm - Pack 439 - in Basement
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Rehearsal - All are welcome!
Thursday (5/5)
9:00 am - Keswick Hymm Sing & Luncheon ("Celebrating Freedom")
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
7:30 pm - Finance Team
Friday (5/6) 7:00 pm - Troop 23953 (meeting in FDC room #208) 7:00 pm - Seneca Musical ("Out Town") at Seneca High School
Saturday (5/7)
8:00 am - Spring Clean-Up Day
9:00 am - 8th Grade Confirmands' Mini Lock-In
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (5/8) - Happy Mother's Day!
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
Monday (5/9)
7:00 pm - Council Meeting with Presentation of Confirmands
Tuesday (5/10)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
Wednesday (5/11)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (5/12)
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
Friday (5/13)
7:05 pm - Camden River Sharks Baseball Game
Saturday (5/14)
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (5/15)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Sunday School
4:00 pm - Pack 108 (meeting in FDC room #208)
4:00 pm - Confirmation Service Project & Pizza, Song & Sacrement @ Camp Ockanickon
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Book Review & Fellowship: Monday, May 16, 7 PM. Meeting at the home of Nancy DiYenno and discussing Julie and Julia: my Year of Cooking Dangerously, by Julie Powell. Please see sign up on bulletin board.
Jr. High Mission Trip Meeting & Training: Tuesday, May 17, 6 PM. This year traveling to Washington, DC, from July 17-20. Open to youth entering grades 6-8 in the fall. Please see Donna Yates for more information.
Whitesbog Flowering Plant Walk: Wednesday, May 18, 2 PM. Open to all-please see Sue Dreisbach for more info.
PEP with YAH's: Thursday, May 19, 12 PM. Annual event-meeting here. Please see Sue Dreisbach for more info. Sign up on board.
Mission Trip Car Wash & Bake Sale! - Saturday May 21 9am -> 1pm at Lord of Life. All donations benefit our Senior High Youth Ministry's Summer Mission Trip to Ohio (Jun 26->Jul 2)
Lord of Life Picnic! - Sunday, May 22nd, 12-3
Confirmation Family Pizza, Song, and Sacrament - Sunday, May 22nd, 4-8 pm
Church Picnic at the Family Swim Center, Camp Ockanickon - Sunday, May 22nd, 12-3
Photo Directory - May 31st, June 1st, June 2nd and June 3rd from 2:30 to 9 PM and Saturday June 4th from 10 AM to 4 or 5 PM. And again the following week on June 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th same hours and June 11th same hours.
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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Holy Humor:
Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, are excessively mischievous. They are always getting into trouble and their parents know if any mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved.
The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.
The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually. The mother sent the 8 year old in the morning, with the older boy to see the preacher in the afternoon. The preacher, a huge man with a deep booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly,
"Do you know where God is, son?"
The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open. So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?!
Again, the boy made no attempt to answer. The preacher raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE IS GOD?!"
The boy screamed & bolted from the room, ran directly home & dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?" The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time!"
"GOD is missing, and they think WE did it!"
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