June 27, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts in Print - by Pastor Sue
Last Sunday, June 19th, I found myself serving as a supply pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Dennis Township, NJ. This is a congregation that has been in existence since 1915 (just a few years on us) and has recently relocated to a new building from their previous location in Sea Isle City. They are currently without a pastor after their most recent pastor retired.I have to admit it was a bit of an adventure as the commute was a little longer than my usual 2 minutes and I was entering new territory and meeting new people - something that believe it or not is not always easy for me.
But it was a really wonderful experience in a number of ways. First of all I was warmly welcomed by the people there. Second, it was nice to be able to support another congregation in need, and when the call came, Pastor Jones and I were more than willing to work out a way for one of us to make the trip. Last but not least, it was good experience for me to be able to preach and lead worship in a different place and with a different group of people, and in particular to get a sense of what things are like for a small (average Sunday worship attendance is 55) and yet determined congregation.
See these folks made a really difficult choice and took a risk when they sold their property near the beach and moved inland to a completely different location in the hopes of growing their ministry. And their witness taught me a couple of things. They taught me just how much most congregations have in common, no matter how big or how small. They reminded me that the Spirit is at work in, with, and among all of us and that no matter how much we have or don't have, even a pastor, wherever 2 or 3 are gathered God is truly present and at work. Last but not least they reinforced for me how fortunate I am to be a pastor, both with and for all of you at Lord of Life, but within the wider church as well. And whether you know it or not, by calling me back in December, all of you made that possible.
In the Gospel from the 10th chapter of Matthew, Jesus speaks to his disciples about what it means to be a welcoming people, to give and receive hospitality, and to be missionaries. I was blessed to be able to experience all of those things during my Sunday away and even more blessed to be so warmly received back on my home turf this weekend. May we continue to be the welcoming and faithful people that God has called us to be, along with our brothers and sisters at places like Messiah, both now and into the future!Blessings, Pastor Sue
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CELEBRATE LIFE! 
It's Dinner at the Diner time! Come join us for another evening of great food, devotions, and wonderful fellowship. The Red Lion Diner is the place, Wednesday, June 29th is the date, and 4:30 is the time!
Mark your calendars for our events in July! We begin with Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown on Monday, July 11th, at 1:30. Join us as we share the love of Christ through scripture, song, and lots of shared enjoyment. What a difference your care will make to the residents!
Our Summer Ice Cream Social will take a new twist on Thursday, July 21st, as we make our own ice cream! We'll start with a light lunch, share ideas for future programs, and then enjoy the delightful fruits of our labor at the homemade ice cream bar! Please let Sue know if you have an ice cream maker to share.
Then on July 27th, we're off to Late Lunch at Mastori's Diner in Bordentown. We're hopping in between the lunch crowd and the rush hour traffic! We'll be carpooling from the church and Leisuretowne or meet us there. All are welcome!
The Helping Hands were up to great things once again as 270 sandwiches were made this month to share with those who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. A hearty thank you to the 9 caring hearts who made the sandwiches and to all who have contributed food and financial assistance to the project.
The Son and the sun shone on the day and in our hearts as we gathered at Freedom Park for our annual PEP Picnic this past week. The food was scrumptious, the laughter contagious, and the love for our Lord and one another infectious! From cooking, to eating, to playing, to blowing bubbles as we sang some old summertime favorites, we had a great time! Thank you to all of those who came and shared!
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Grace Place News 
The Grace Place finished their school year with a bang! Thank you to the Kulinas for showing and telling about bees. The children were enthralled at how hard the bees work! The children made cards for servicemen and women and they were sent to our own Church members Tommy Riches and Matthew Cuviello. On June 3rd the lawn got a good soaking because it was "Water Day". The children played on a slip-n-slide, got wet with a sprinkler and three pools. They blew bubbles and made wonderful designs with chalk on the sidewalk. And then our last day came with a bounce house and a family style picnic. There was food a plenty and lots of fellowship with parents and children. There is a strange rumor that Ms. Donna was in the bounce house. Can you believe it??? We can't believe another year is over! Many thanks to the teachers of Grace Place. They do a wonderful job. When we open in September we will be celebrating five years already! God certainly has blessed us!
If you know of anyone looking for a preschool, please have them contact the church for information.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) News It's coming...Pirates of the "I Don't Care"-ibbean VBS August 1-5th. The first training session for youth helpers was held on June 7th. Twenty-six children showed up! For the remainder of youth helpers that couldn't make the meeting, we will have another meeting on July 28th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please mark your calendars. We are taking registrations now for those who want to come to VBS. This includes adults too! Both Pastor Jones' will be doing an adult Bible study Monday through Thursday evenings. This year for your convenience, we have registration forms both in the Narthex of the Church and on our website. Please register as soon as possible in order to insure you get a T-shirt. Aaaarggh!!
More info here ==> http://home.comcast.net/~lordlife/VBS_2011.htm <==
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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! Laura & Peter Edwardsen (6/29), Robert & Diane Knoell (6/29),
Lynne & Tom Larson (7/02), Rich & Brigitte Watson (7/05),
Donna & Bill Rudderow (7/06), Janelle & Chris Bellina (7/(7),
Fred & Jennifer Braithwood (7/08), Chris & NIck Kulina (7/08),
Karen & Gregory Nixon (7/08)
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 Maureen McMichael (6/27), Brett Reich (6/27), Bob Sunbury (6/28),
Mike Romanchak (6/29), Brett Steinhour (6/29), Erika Adamson (6/30), Melissa Riches (6/30), Juliana Bellina (7/01), Kirsten Nisula (7/01), David Vacca (7/01), Christine Charles (7/05),
Kaitlin Meimbresse (7/05), Fred Braithwood (7/06), Chance Heinold (7/(7), Kelsey King (7/08), Brandon Sarlo (7/09), Aubrey Gemmell (7/10), Kristy Godfrey (7/10) - - - - - - - - - -
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Linda Elliot (6/26), Paul Molnar (6/26), Robert Meimbresse (6/26),
Bonnie Rohner (6/27), Matthew Horner (6/27), Virginia Simpkins (6/28), Rowen Christianson (6/28), Libero DeAngelis (6/28), Tyler Schwing (6/29), Joan Maertin (6/29), Al Flood (6/30), Mark Jasinski (6/30),
Anna Blum (7/01), Ian Kobb (7/02), Jodi Schauer (Spector) (7/03),
Spencer Hess (7/03), Dale Millere (7/04), Carol Flood (7/04),
Robert Brosious (7/05), Charlene Jennings (7/05), Matthew Morris (7/05),
Denise Fassbender (7/06), Priscilla Faucett (7/07), Marie Wilson (7/08), Jimmy Hopkins (7/08), Devin Parker (7/08), Tom Borkowski (7/08), Cindy Parker (7/08), Brian Curl (7/08),
Emma Harris (7/08), Jackie Jennings (7/10), Martin Drew Mozitis (7/10), Stacy Allen (7/10)
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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If you're planning to miss services this summer due to travel or other family commitments, Lord of Life would like you to consider committing to a recurring giving schedule. Your consistent support is very much appreciated, especially during the summer months.
Contact the church office for more details, or obtain the registration form from our web site: www.lordlife.us
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Praise and Thanksgiving: For all of the healing taking place! For all of those who participated in the Women's Dinner this month to help us form a plan for the future of this special ministry! For all of our lawn mowers and gardeners who are helping to care for our grounds! For all of our singers, bakers, and helpers who provided the support for the Celebration of the Life and Witness of John Maurer. For the safe arrival of all of the members of the Senior High Mission Trip in Cleveland, Ohio!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (6/27)
7:00 pm - Mutual Ministry Meeting
Tuesday (6/28)
1:00-7:00 pm - Red Cross Blood Drive-Come and give the Gift of Life!
Wednesday (6/29)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast - All are welcome!
4:30 pm - Dinner at the Diner: Meeting at the Red Lion Diner-open to all!
Please see Sue Dreisbach for more information; sign up on the board.
Thursday (6/30)
open
Friday (7/1) open
Saturday (7/2)
6:00 pm - Celebration of Freedom in Christ with Holy Communion
Sunday (7/3)
8:30 am - Celebration of Freedom in Christ with Holy Communion
10:00 am - Celebration of Freedom in Christ & Summer Sunday School
2:00 pm - Larson / Easterling Wedding
Monday (7/4) - Fourth of July!
Office Closed
7:00 pm - Loss Support Group
Wednesday (7/6)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast - All are welcome!
Thursday (7/7)
open
Friday (7/8) LifeLines inputs due 11:59pm to "lordlife.news@gmail.com"
Saturday (7/9)
6:00 pm - Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (7/10)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Service with Kozak Baptism, Holy Communion
& Summer Sunday School
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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:
A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
And then finally, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world,
I'd take it and throw it into the river."
He sat down. The song leader then stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn # 365: "Shall We Gather at the River."
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