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May 16, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts in Print - by Pastor Sue
As I began to think about what to write for this edition of the LIFELINES, I realized that I am now in my sixth month as your second pastor, and I must admit that the time has simply flown by. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for this new life in your midst. I feel as if I have been re-born. That I have been given a new lease on life in my 50th year on this earth. And what better time of year to be reflecting on all of that than during the season of Easter; the season where we remember and celebrate the tremendous gift given to us through Jesus' death and resurrection.
This season is about new life. It is about new beginnings. The witness of an empty cross as well as my own life experience have taught me that it is never too late to start over, to try something new, to leave behind the things that keep me from living an abundant life filled with love and joy and peace and hope. I pray that each and every one of you will give yourself the chance this Easter season to  know that life as well. That you will give yourself the chance to look forward toward what can be in your life as a forgiven and freed child of the living God. Take the time to look toward heaven and bask in the warmth of the light and love of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus. My friends - HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA!
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 25th Anniversary Pictorial Directory We are creating a pictorial directory for this, our 25th anniversary year. There are 2 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: for each participant we get more free directories and insert pages for our 25th anniversary directory issue. PLUS each sitting gets a FREE 8x10 print (no purchase required) and no sales pressure.... so this is a big WIN WIN for your church and yourself! Be a part of church history! Set up your appointment now! Please register online or at the service this weekend! Lets get every man, woman and child photographed for our directory! You may purchase photos, if desired, however there won't be pressure on you to do so. Feel free to invite neighbors and friends too - only members will be in the directory, but their photo counts towards our goal!
==> ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO SIGNUP!! Appointments are now being accepted at our web site: ==> www.LordLife.us <== to make your appointment NOW. Also appointments will be taken Saturday and Sunday after each service during the month of May. REMEMBER Photography 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. And thank you for participating!! - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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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 at 12:45 and Leisuretowne at 1:00. - - - - - - - - - - - - |
PEP AND YAHS TOGETHER AGAIN! That's our annual get together with our friends from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Marlton, this Thursday, May 19th, at noon. We'll start with a scrumptious luncheon, enjoy a special talk by our own Dr. Maria Schultheis, get to know one another a little better, and then go "Back to Broadway" with some show tune hits that will jog your memories and your heart! We'd love to have you join us! - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Thank You to our Volunteers!
Thank you to all those who made our 1st Holy Communion experience such a special one for the 18 young people and their families who participated in the program. Especially the folks from the Wednesday morning bible study group who wrapped all the bibles for the bible blast - Erin and Kris Gordon, Jan Baker, and Catherine Salender; Kirsten Granfors who helped prepare the meals for the sessions; and Sue Dreisbach, Marie Lamb, and Donna Yates for helping Pastor Dave and Pastor Sue lead the program.
Thank you to all the volunteers (servants) we have here at LOL - without you we could not do all we do. So again - Thank You!
Also as part of the 'card care ministry' we want to thank all who have donated cards, notes and boxes of material. We have passed on some to the Lutheran Care for their gift shop. Residents get them free, and guests pay a small price. We have received 'thank you' notes from people we have sent cards to, and we feel that we did what God has directed us to do.
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Cleaning for a Reason
If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. "Cleaning for a Reason" will have a participating maid service in her zip code arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. It's our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and pass this info along! www.cleaningforareason.org
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Grace Place News!
The children at Grace Place have been planting flowers!!! Many thanks to the people that bought the flowers from the Grace Place this past weekend. And a big thank you to Schultheis Farms for donating flowers to sell and plant. The proceeds go to the Financial Aid Scholarship for Grace Place Preschool.
Also the children of Grace Place have had their "serving" hats on lately. They brought in canned goods and food for Seneca's Food Pantry during Lent. Then they collected pledges for laps rode in the St. Jude's Trike a Thon held in the church parking lot on April 29th. The three classes combined rode 537 laps!!! Best of all no one needed first aid after the event was over. Congratulations to the young people of Grace Place. They should be enormously proud of themselves. I know we are!!!
The first week of May was Teacher appreciation Week. I would like to publicly thank the teachers that teach at the Grace Place. They are wonderful, caring individuals that truly care about the children they teach. -- Jill Glossner
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SHYM Mission Trip - Car Wash, Bake Sale & Rummage Sale!
Saturday May 21 - 9am -> 1pm
The Senior High Youth Ministry's Summer Mission Trip to Ohio is Jun 26-Jul 2. To help support this trip, we will have a Car Wash, Bake Sale & Rummage Sale at the LOL Parking Lot Saturday May 21 from 9am to 1pm.
If you'd like to reserve your space for the rummage sale - $20 donation requested per table. If you'd like to get your car washed and buy some food - no advance reservation is required!
Come on down and help us with the trip!
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SHYM Miles to Ohio & Home!
 The Senior High Youth Ministry's Summer Mission Trip to Ohio is Jun 26-Jul 2, and we will spend a week working and serving the people of Cleveland. Our time will be spent serving with the TEAMeffort, a Youth Mission Camp program, working on home repair projects and serving at a senior center, homeless shelter, and food bank.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? We have the 'Miles to Ohio & Home" - Here's how it works:
1) Purchase as many miles as you like; one mile is $5.00. We have 921 miles to be purchased. This helps us with rental vans and fuel costs for the trip.
2) Once you buy the miles, your name is added to our "Support Team". You will get a card containing prayer needs for the trip, and a postcard from a youth participant.
3) Your gift not only supports the trip, but helps the youth gain a better understanding of what our calling to help others is all about as Christians.
4) For each mile purchased, a map in the entryway will be marked with a red line showing "how far we got to Ohio".
Thanks in advance for this donation to our service ministry and for helping both our youth and the people in Ohio. (checks to "Lord of Life Lutheran Church" re - Ohio SHYM trip)
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Social Ministry News!
CAN YOU HELP? The Social Ministry Team is collecting the following items:
* canned goods (with pop-top lids) * pop tarts
soups, stews, mac & cheese, etc. * granola bars
* pasta, pasta sauce * microwaveable food items
* disposible diapers size 1-5 * Indivividual cereal boxes
· baby wipes and oatmeal packets
· travel size toiletry articles
Please place items in the grocery cart located just inside doors of LOL.
They will be delivered to:
Christian Caring Center - Browns Mills
Seneca High School Food Pantry
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 Lutheran Summer Music Program About the Lutheran Summer Music Program. See promo video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNJ-LglgaIo. WHO: 150+ band, orchestra, choir, piano and organ students completing grades 8-12 from the U.S. and abroad; 36 faculty artists from the best college music departments and professional ensembles; a team of dedicated counselors and staff. WHAT: A four-week residential training and performance program rooted in a supportive, intentional community that is committed to your personal and musical success. WHERE: Luther College is located three hours southeast of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in beautiful Decorah, Iowa. WHEN: June 26 to July 24, 2011 WHY: If you're a young musician who loves music and is looking for focused but fun way to spend 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. Please check out their website at: http://lutheranmusicprogram.org/. If you have questions, you can contact them at admissions@lutheransummermusic.org or call toll free at: (888) 635-6583. - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Marriage Anniversaries! Alan & Pat Rehberger (5/16), Barbara & Larry Godfrey (5/17),
Beth & Keith Blair (5/19), Heather & Ed Vernier (5/19),
Lore & Harry Bratty (5/22), Sara & Tom King (5/23),
Susan & Joseph Lario (5/27), Dale & Jamie Millere (5/29)
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!
"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
Joyce Harper (5/16), Sean Kelly (5/16), Jillian Kobb (5/16), Tom Larson (5/17),
Sonja Adamson (5/20), Sophia Minnick (5/20), Abby Detwiler (5/21), Christina Fennimore (5/21), Chason Jervis (5/21), Scott Glossner (5/22), Kelsey Malone (5/22), John Drew (5/25),
Tom Harbora (5/25), Penny Miller (5/25), Logan Wojtaszek (5/25), Cindy Lee (5/26),
Timothy Ebersberger (5/28), Jason Fennimore (5/29), Christian Nardi (5/29), Erich Watson (5/29)
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Kevin Steinhour (5/16), Harry Granfors (5/16), Mary Goehring (5/17),
Faith Charles (5/17), Kirsten Nisula (5/17), Ashley Vorwerk (5/17),
Marion Dullos (5/18), Lydia Smith (5/18), Edna Bystrom (5/18),
Heather Afford (5/19), Matthew Lario (5/19), Carol Ebersberger (5/19),
Ella Rathjen (5/21), Elizabeth Mottershead (5/21), Chuck Bubeck (5/21),
Gillian Ingrao (5/22), Chad Allen (5/23), John Storm (5/23),
Mary-Jo Miserendino (5/23), Dan Kelly (5/23), Kelsey Nisula (5/24), Nicholas Yannessa (5/25),
Lindsay Lawyer (5/25), Jan Baker (5/25), Neil Brown (5/25), Doug Hess (5/25),
Connor Vandegrift (5/25), Kelsey King (5/26), Amanda Browne (5/27), Scott Charles (5/28),
Susan Radomicki (5/28), Larry Godfrey (5/28), Kristen Parsons (5/29)
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 of the Congregation = = = =PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Merle Brown, Nancy Cottingham, the Crawford/Kagan families, Lisa Hofer, Gisella Jimenez, Jim Joy, Peter Knapp, John Lisella, Mikella Luna, Karen Maura, John Maurer, Nyhus family, Gregory O'Connell, Doug & Sue Ogilvie, Helen Primuzich, Elizabeth Rakus, Marie Sabino, Peggy Schnitzius, Patricia Slade, Ron Spence, Marilyn Van Istendal, Karl Westhauser, Joan Whitehead, Lorraine Winemiller & Kaye Zippilli;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Hammond/Kobb families on the death of Alan's grandfather, Charles Hammond.
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.
SPECIAL NEEDS: All persons suffering from drug dependency (strength in healing);
MISSION PARTNERS: Elect Saints Lutheran Church, Hamilton, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, PA.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING: For all of the healing taking place! For all of our Lutheran Care angels who bring great warmth and joy to the residents as we celebrate the joy and love of Christ together! For the Loss Support group and the care and comfort that is shared during each meeting! For all of our Church Council and team members who help to lead us forward in our mission! For the 27 youth and adults who worked wonders on our church property on Clean Up Day and enthusiastically completed much more than was ever expected! For our 25th Anniversary Church Directory Team who are working diligently to have each of our church families included!
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Did you know...
Thanks to those who signed up for "Dropbox" at this special link: http://db.tt/auqVPFl - for each new member of this free service who 'signs up', the church gets 250mb of storage to use for our ministries. Plus you get 2GB of secure 'cloud' storage for FREE. Protect your data securely online and help the church protect its too! Only your email is required. Check it out!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (5/16)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
6:00 pm - Honor & Blessing Planning Meeting
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship - 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.
Tuesday (5/17)
6:00 pm - Junior High Mission Trip Meeting & Training - 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. 7:00 pm - New Members Orientation Wednesday (5/18)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Red Lion Diner - All are welcome!
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study - The History of the Bible
2:00 pm - Whitesbog Flowering Plant Walk
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 (5/19)
12:00 pm - PEP with YAH's (People Enjoying People with Young at Heart's from Prince of Peace in Marlton)
Friday (5/20) 7:00 pm - Troop 23953 (meeting in FDC room #208)
Saturday (5/21)
8:00 am - Walk Now for Autism Speaks
9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Car Wash / Bake Sale & Rummage Sale (for SHYM Mission Trip)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (5/22) - 5 Easter
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Service of Holy Communion & Sunday School
POSTPONED until Sep. - Lord of Life Church Picnic at Camp Ockanickon
Monday (5/23)
1:00 pm - Helping Hands - making sandwiches for clients of Christian Caring Center
- donations of meat or cheese are needed (or monetary donations)
Please see Sue Dreisbach!
6:00 pm - Men's & Women's Ministry Dinner -Meeting at L.B. Daniels with guest
speakers Fran Bubeck, Melissa Evans, Penny Miller & Donna Yates,
who will be sharing their mission trip experiences in Haiti and Panama.
Please sign up on board.
Tuesday (5/24)
6:00 pm - New Members' Dinner & Service of Welcome
Wednesday (5/25)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
NEW DATE! 4:30 pm - Dinner at Shamong Diner - This month we're meeting at Shamong Diner-open to all! Please see Sue Dreisbach for more information; sign up on the board.
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (5/26)
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
NEW DATE! 5:00 pm - "Singin' in the Rain" -Cherokee High School-use your Lenape Pass
Friday (5/27)
12:01 am - Inputs due for LifeLines - send to lordlife.news@gmail.com
Saturday (5/28)
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (5/29) - 6 Easter
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving & Sunday School
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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. SIGNUP at church or online at www.lordlife.us
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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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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Holy Humor:
When a pastor arrived at seminary, he noticed that someone had put up on the bulletin board a small sign with the simple message: "Job 7:11". Supposing it was a scriptural word of encouragement for seminarians, similar to John 3:16, he noted the citation and went home to look it up. It read: "Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul."
How awful this person must be suffering! The pastor thought, wondering if the sign was a cry for help. The next day he took his concerns to the chaplain.
"Oh, that was on the employment board," the chaplain smiled. "There's a job opening at the Seven-Eleven".
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