June 13, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
L i f e L i n e s
Congratulations to our 2011 Confirmation Class!
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From the President's Corner
As we go beyond Memorial Day and head into the lazy, crazy days of summer, I want everyone to have a healthy, happy, and safe summer. Whether your summer plans include trips away or just down to the shore please don't forget your brothers and sisters in Christ here at Lord of Life.
The summer months here at church usually mean a lighter than normal turnout for worship so all of you that will not be here will be missed by those of us who will still be here.
Remember no matter where your travels take you in the coming months do not forget to bring along the most important passenger... Jesus Christ. By having Jesus with you ensures that you will be enjoying a summer filled with the joys of life.
Lastly, please do not forget to support your church even when you are away. You can either mail a check to church or just sign up for Simply Giving to continue your commitment to our ministries here at Lord of Life.
Yours in Christ, Scott Glossner
President, Congregational Council
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Memorial for John Maurer
We offer up our condolences and support to the Maurer and Schwab families upon the death of John Maurer-beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. John went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11th. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, June 15th, from 6-9pm at the Bradley Funeral Home in Marlton (Rt 73 south of Rt 70) with a Funeral Service of Remembrance to celebrate John's life at Lord of Life on Thursday, June 16th, at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lord of Life and/or the Maurer Children's College Fund, PO Box 364, Marlton, NJ 08053.
Info Here: http://www.bradleyfuneralhome-marlton.com/
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About Pentecost - Pastor Dave shares the meaning of Pentecost in this YouTube video:
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Congratulations High School Graduates!
Lord of Life Members and Friends
Colin Abrams, Victoria Anderson, Taylor Bott, Matt Breson, Scott Charles,  Chelsea Chromeck, Benjamin DiYenno, Zach Dravis, Kristona Haugland, Shannon Hennessy, Jeffrey Horner, Katarina Jervis, Caitlin Macauley, Amanda Markelwith, Colleen McDowell, Molly McMahon, Lynette Moody, Mackenzie Mozitis, Austin O'Brien, Lori Paolini, Kristen Parsons, Caroline Rehberger, Brett Reich, Lisa Rickershauser, Kelly Rinck, Kelley Romanuski, Melissa Sage, Kaylynn Schwab, Keirstan Smith, Melissa Storm, Kori Sulewski, Caitlin Tennar, Sydney Tower, Tyler Troyano, Taylor Dunahue, Carlie Flake, Melissa Giunta, Franki Halback, Matthew Rybu, Stanley Turasemuz.
Remember these things: Dream it, Do it. And discover how special you are. Be positive, for your attitude will affect the outcome of many things. Ask for help when you need it; seek the wisdom the world holds and hold onto it. Make some progress every single day. Begin. Believe. And Become!
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CELEBRATE LIFE! 
Our PEP Picnic scheduled for June 16th has been rescheduled! Join us at Freedom Park in Medford on Tuesday, June 21st, at noon! The meats and drinks will be provided, with everyone else bringing salads, desserts, and your favorite picnic chair! Games, music, fellowship, and fun will round out the afternoon! Please join us and invite a friend as well.
Dinner at the Diner will be held at the Red Lion Diner on Wednesday, June 29th. All are Welcome! Join us at 4:30 for a wonderful meal, devotions, and superb fellowship!
Hold the rolls for Helping Hands! We're trying something new by ordering rolls in bulk for a special price. So, you can help by bringing meats, cheeses, or making a donation marked "Helping Hands" and placing it in the offering plate. If you can help to make the sandwiches for the Christian Caring Center, please join us at 1:00 on June 20th!
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THANK YOU!
We want to thank all of our music and worship servants who share their gifts and time so freely to assist in providing wonderful and meaningful worship services throughout the year. We will honor all of our Altar Guild, Assisting Ministers, Audio/Visual, Celebration Ringers, Communion Assistants, Greeters, Lectors, New Life Choir, Praise Team, Ushers, Worship Planning Team, and Worship Space volunteers at the June 18th and 19th worship services!
Thank you to our high school graduating senior members and friends who have made such a positive impact on the life and witness of our congregation!
Thank you to all of our children, youth, and adult education leaders who help us to explore, form, and shape our faith through our Sunday School, VBS, Confirmation, SHYM, Adult Bible Study, Women's and Mom's Bible Studies, and Men's Fellowship Breakfast programs throughout the year!
Also a sincere thank you to the folks who contributed their time and their insights to the discussion session at the Confirmation Lock-in - Ed and Mark Hourihan, Christie Hopkins, Ian Brown, and Kaitlyn Glossner. And a deep heartfelt thank you to Lauren Blum for all her support for both the lock-in and the Confirmation service on June 5th.
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THANK YOU FROM THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY COMMITTEE
 Thank you each and everyone who participated in our upcoming 25th Anniversary Pictorial Directory. Also a big thanks goes out to all the members who took the time each Saturday and Sunday to take appointments and for those who were our receptionists on the days of photography. We could not have done this without all your help.
To those who could not make their appointments or you had an appointment on June 2nd, 3rd or 4th that was cancelled by Life Touch we will be taking pictures next Sunday after the 10 AM service , however you must call Barbara Wagner @609-859-0404 ASAP and let her know if you are planning to do this. This will be the only time that we will be doing this. - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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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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Help Wanted!
We need volunteers to mow the lawn in the summer - if you can help please sign up on the church bulletin board.'
We are looking for two or three people to help with the yearly audit of the church's books. This is a one evening job for about 3 hours. Date of the event is TBD. Contact Reich ( finance@lordlife.us )
Pirates of the "I Don't Care"ibbean needs your Help!
Please consider coming aboard our Pirate Ship this August and setting sail for the high seas on a great faith adventure!! Arrrrggggh!!!
Many adult positions are posted on the bulletin board that include: decorating, service projects, snacks, games, crafts, Bible story teller, opening & closing skits, music, dinner, etc.
Our confirmation and high school youth can serve as shipmates in the am and pm sessions. An additional training session may be offered in July.
LOL depends on YOU for its continued success. Please pray for ways you can serve God faithfully by getting involved in this year's VBS.
Please contact Jill during the week at the church 268-0262 or jglossner@comcast.net or Lisa at 268-2842 or Teachjodi97@yahoo.com
Thank you!
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Marriage Anniversaries! Patrick & Wendy Reilley (6/13), Kim & Michael Grantner (6/14),
Becky & Grant Christianson (6/15), Nancy & John Drew (6/16),
Jonathan & Janelle Curl (6/17), Holly & Woody Priester (6/20),
Mary & George Stroup (6/20), Tom & Barbara Harbora (6/21),
Deborra & Bob Wisniewski Torres (6/21), Nancy & Dave Curl (6/22),
Jan & Bob Baker (6/23), Mark & Susan Jasinski (6/23),
Paul & Joanne Rogers (6/24), Diane & John Maurer (6/25), Meghan & Kenneth Gingell (6/26)
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 Hayden Minnick (6/13), Katherine Blair (6/14), Jill Detwiler (6/14), Mackenzie Mozitis (6/14), Shannon Mozitis (6/14), John Miserendino (6/15), Ashley Vorwerk (6/15), Lisa Spector (6/16), Natalie Ditzel (6/17), Ariel Merillat (6/18), Ella Rathjen (6/18), Carol Ebersberger (6/19), Jacob Hanley (6/19), Tommy Riches (6/19), Alice Wilfrid (6/20), Andrew Braithwood (6/21), Jim Ebersberger (6/21), Jennifer Harding (6/21), Jayden Fries (6/23), Nathan Leach (6/23), Tristan Michaleski (6/23), Andrew Leach (6/25), Brooke Parker (6/26), Brendon Parker (6/26), Drew Parker (6/26) - - - - - - - - - -
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Kristina Haugland (6/13), Tim Larson (6/13), Linda Jagiela (6/14),
Renee Bystrom-Jones (6/14), Jeremy Pifer (6/14), Mathew Parker (6/14), Elizabeth Fennimore (6/15), Ryan Varano (6/15), Colleen Dayton (6/15), Vanessa Blum (6/16), Ryan Watkins (6/16), Jake Bethke (6/16),
Ruth Rinck (6/16), Melissa Storm (6/17), Lucy Dunn (6/18),
Shannon Hennessy (6/18), Samantha Jane Ditzel (6/19),
Andrew Watkins (6/19), Joanna Radomicki (6/19), Justin Jones (6/19), David Parsons (6/20), Stephanie Knoell (6/20), Morgan Hanley (6/21), Jennifer Braithwood (6/21),
Carolyn Cuviello (6/22), Sydney Ciliberti (6/22), Peg Gibson (6/22), Jill Glossner (6/22),
Morgan Masly (6/23), Jim Cottingham (6/23), Mellissa Vorwerk (6/23), Dana Kozak (6/24), Anthony Bencivengo (6/24), Evan Priester (6/24), Jessica Malone (6/24), Barbara Knapp (6/24), Matt Minnick (6/25), Brigitte Watson (6/25), Sue Dreisbach (6/25), Alison Hopkins (6/25),
Bob Thomas (6/25), Daniel Leonetti, II (6/25)
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: Nancy Cottingham, Michelle Fortune, Kimberly Hardenbergh, Fran Jones, John Maurer, Danny Millere, Doug & Sue Ogilvie, Pastor Bob, Pyett Family, Brian Roberts, James Robinette, Cecile Schmidt, Peggy Schnitzius & Kaye Zippilli;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Lee family on the death of Don's father, Enoch; to the Myers family on the death of Barbara; and to the Smith family on the death of Rose.
WELCOME HOME to Nicholas Ferry-we thank God for his safe return from overseas.
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Joshua Dowsey, Matthew Guilfoy, 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 in body, mind, and spirit! For the 11 volunteers including the Celebration Ringers who brought joy to the residents at Lutheran Care this month! For the witness of the Loss Support Group which provides a place of comfort and healing no matter what your loss or how long it has been since it occurred! For all of our confirmands and their commitment to being adult members of our congregation!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (6/13)
9:00 am - Staff Worship Planning / Calendar Meeting
6:30 pm - Church Council
Tuesday (6/14)
7:00 pm - - Build Bridges to Understanding-of Our Muslim Neighbors Temple Lutheran Church, Pennsauken Carpool with Pastor Sue and Sue Dreisbach Wednesday (6/15)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Red Lion Diner - All are welcome!
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study and then End of Year Luncheon at L.B. Daniels
6:00 - 9:00 pm - Viewing for John Maurer @ Bradley Funeral Home - Marlton Rt 73
Info Here: http://www.bradleyfuneralhome-marlton.com/ 8:00 pm - New Life Choir Rehearsal
Thursday (6/16)
11:00 am - Funeral Service of Remembrance for John Maurer at the church
Saturday (6/18)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (6/19) - Trinity Sunday& Father's Day!
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Service & Sunday School
Monday (6/20)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:00 pm - Helping Hands!
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship: Meeting at Borders (4010 Dearborn Circle, Mount Laurel)
discussing Farewell, My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living, by Doug Fine,
and selecting our next program year's books. Please see sign up on bulletin board.
Tuesday (6/21)
1:00 pm - Blood Drive Starts
Wednesday (6/22)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Thursday (6/23)
2:00 pm - Social Ministry Meeting
11:59 am - LifeLines Inputs due to "lordlife.news@gmail.com"
Saturday (6/25)
6:00 pm - Vigil of Pentecost Service of Light and Reflection
& Commissioning of the SHYM Mission Team
Sunday (6/26) -Pentecost 3
7:00 am - Senior High Mission Team Departs
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Service with Holy Communion
& Summer Sunday School
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Blood Drive: Tue, June 28, 1 PM. Annual event-don't miss the opportunity to help save lives!
Dinner at the Diner: Wed, June 29, 4:30 PM. This month we're meeting at the Red Lion Diner-open to all! Please see Sue Dreisbach for more information; sign up on the board.
July 11 - 1pm Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown
July 21 - PEP Ice Cream Social and Planning for the Program Year
July 25 - 1pm Helping Hands
July 27- 1:30 Late Lunch at the Diner-Mastori's Diner in Bordentown
More info on entryway bulletin board! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this exciting week!
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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:
It seems that there was a little old church out in the countryside: painted white and with a high steeple. One Sunday, the pastor noticed that his church needed painting. He checked out the Sunday ads and found a paint sale. The next day, he went into town and bought a gallon of white paint. He went back out to the church and began the job.
He got done with the first side. It was looking great. But he noticed he had already used a half gallon. He didn't want to run back in town and being the creative person that he was, he found a gallon of thinner in the shed out back, and began to thin his paint. It worked out great. He finished the remaining three sides with that last half gallon of paint.
That night, it rained: it rained hard. The next morning when he stepped outside of the parsonage to admire his work, he saw that the first side was looking great, but that the paint on the other three sides had washed away.
The pastor looked up in sky in anguish and cried out, "What shall I do?"
A voice came back from the heavens saying, "Repaint, and thin no more!"
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