July 11, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
L i f e L i n e s
The Senior High Youth Ministry concluded a successful Mission Trip to Cleveland Ohio in July - check out this youtube photo video for a 'tour' of their event!
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Pastor Dave
Brothers and Sisters...
Summertime is a great time to take advantage of God's marvelous gift of WATER! Just today, I got very wet baptizing Charlotte Rae Kozak and I made sure everyone could hear and see this gracious sacramental flow of our Lord's goodness soaking the occasion. Water, water everywhere!
Speaking of H2O, the 45 members of our senior high mission team just returned from Cleveland, Ohio where Lake Erie was an ever present factor cooling the temperatures as we labored in ministry around the city and providing a beautiful backdrop for our mission experience. And in a few weeks, the Potomac River will flow alongside the city of Washington, D.C. where our junior high servant team will bathe together in God's love and service (figuratively speaking that is).
Water will also prove to be a major player in this summer's VBS. The theme has a distinctly "Pirate" flavor...Arrgh, and features a variety of biblical stories which have a watery focus:
Noah - a world class cleansing story with a unusual cast of ark inhabitants;
Moses - a baby in a basket, rescued, who becomes an instrument of rescue and whose name means "drawn from the water";
Jonah - a reluctant prophet who spends 3 days in the belly of one of the sea's big fish and then does his penitential duty;
Jesus walking on the water - a miraculous water walking venture that reminds us that "if we want to walk on the H2O then we have to get out of the boat!"
If all this liquid refreshment wasn't enough, it appears that there will be a number of other summer water ventures ahead...youth ministry pool parties...a trip to the beach at LBI...an inner tube float on the Weymouth to Lake Lenape...our church picnic on Sunday, September 11th to be held at the Family SWIM Center in Camp Ockanickon.
Some have said that "Living out our Baptism in relationship to CHRIST is all about Walking Wet". Let it never be said that the people of Lord of Life are afraid to "dive right in". Here's to swimming with you in God's goodness!
Your Brother in CHRIST,
- Pastor David Jones
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Thank You
The Maurer Family would like to thank all of our dear Lord of Life sisters & brothers for all their prayers, love, food, hugs, kindness, concern and donations. This past year has been a difficult one, but with the grace of God & the love and prayers of all of you, we were lifted up & received many blessings. Thank you to Pastor Jones & Pastor Sue, Rick Krause & Sue Dreisbach & everyone involved for the most beautiful Memorial service for John- it was a wonderful celebration of his life. And thanks to all those who baked & helped with the luncheon afterwards! We love you all! Please keep those prayers coming!God Bless you all, Diane, Clare & Johnny
Thanks to everyone who helped with the registration, the coordination and the efforts associated with getting the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Lord of Life Photo Directory completed on time. We are awaiting the proofs, and hopefully all the 'ts' are crossed and 'i's' dotted! Thanks especially to Barb Wagner who took on the coordination of this event and worked very hard to have it completed on time (so we can get some 'bonus' directories)!
From Executive Director, Madelyn Sheldon-Mears, of the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills about the Helping Hands sandwiches delivered in June: "They were a BIG hit again today and at the woods-THANKS!"
A heartfelt thanks to the people who donated 65 pints of blood at our June 28th Blood Drive! This is an amazing feat as there is such a need during the summer and the turnout for summer drives is often slow, this was our most successful spring drive ever! As, a church we have now reached 1,000 pints donated to the Red Cross! Thanks to those helping in this drive including Ed & Susan Kagan, Linda Elliot, Nancy Drew, Kathy Edgerton and Lori Fernandi. And thanks to others who helped and especially the doners who are truly giving the 'gift of life'!
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Vacation Bible School 2011
 The Lord of Life VBS team is finalizing all the details of our all new 2011 Vacation Bible School which will be held the week of August 1-5 !!
Please come join us for water stories in the Pirates of the I don't "Care i bean". There are options for all ages, 3 years to 5th grade, teen helpers, adult helpers and even an adult study)!!!
If you feel so inclined, there are a few spots open in the am and pm for adult leaders. You will have plenty of help and a boatload of fun.
We will be placing a wish list on the bulletin board of the Narthex asking for donations of supplies. Please consider helping "stock the galley" by signing up for an item or two. For more info please contact Jill Glossner at the church! At 268-0262 or jglossner@comcast.net or Lisa at 268-2842 or Teachjodi97@yahoo.com
Aaaarggh!! (talk like a Pirate!)
More info here ==> http://home.comcast.net/~lordlife/VBS_2011.htm <==
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CELEBRATE LIFE! 
Mark your calendars and get ready to roll for our events in July!
We begin with SOUNDS OF JOY AT LUTHERAN CARE in Moorestown on Monday, July 11th, at 1:30. Your loving hands and hearts are needed as wefocus on our Freedom in Christ. Scripture, hymns,songs and a reflection from Pastor David will help us celebrate! 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 at noon, share ideas for future programs, and then enjoy the delightful fruits of our labor at the homemade ice cream bar! Please leave a message in the office if you would like to chill up one of our ice cream recipes on Wednesday to be ready for the churners on Thursday! Please sign up on the bulletin board.
Come out for HELPING HANDS on Monday, July 25th, as we make sandwiches for the clients of the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. You can help by joining us at 1:00 to make sandwiches, drop off some meat or cheese, deliver the sandwiches to the CCC, or make a donation and put it in the offering plate with "Helping Hands" on the envelope.
Special Addition!
Tuesday, July 26, 1:00, NEW HARMONIES: CELEBRATING AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC
Learn some history and listen to some tunes as we tour this special Traveling Smithsonian exhibit on display at the Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery in Eastampton. Roots Music depicts the music of our people with photographs, recordings, instruments, lyrics, and artist profiles. What an opportunity! There is no admission for this special exhibit which is open to all ages!
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. Please sign up on the bulletin board. All are welcome!
And we don't stop in August! Save the date! 
GLORIA'S GARDEN RETREAT OUTING
Wednesday, August 10th, 10:00 - Come walk the winding paths of certified organic master gardener Gloria Douglass' Garden Retreat on New Freedom Road in Southampton, a three-acre floral paradise.
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 Help Wanted! We are looking for someone who can spend a couple of hours to help put our music hymns and songs into an excel grid. Just some typing, nothing fancy! If you can help please contact Sue Dreisbach at the church. Thanks!
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Marriage Anniversaries!
Beth & Jim Hopkins (7/11), Michele & Gene Ingrao (7/11), Claudia & Francis Levin (7/11), Pat & Gary Lawyer (7/12), Charles & Karen Heinsinger (7/14), Andy & Mary Roppoli (7/14), Craig & Leslie Schmauder (7/14), Tony & Judy Bencivengo (7/15), Eileen & Dan Smith Gemmell (7/16), Linda & Bruce Elliot (7/17), Carolyn & Jim Cuviello (7/18), Jeff & Marlies Patterson (7/18), Chuck & Darlene Mulhern (7/20), Bob & Joanne Thomas (7/21), Jeanine & Shane Magrann (7/23), John & Melissa DeAngelis (7/24)
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 Dakota Bellina (7/11), Lauren Barnes (7/12), Isabella Edwardsen (7/12), Robert Jr. Knoell (7/12), Tim Larson (7/12), Shawn Nardi (7/12), Ryan Thomas (7/12), Leo Canonica (7/13), Alexys Vernier (7/13), Madasyn Vernier (7/13), Mary Goehring (7/14), Jack Kelly (7/14), Alexa Wojtaszek (7/15), Lore Bratty (7/16), Mellissa Vorwerk (7/16), Lindsay Buchler (7/18), Amy Schwab (7/18), Gillian Ingrao (7/20), Lindsay Lawyer (7/20), Anne-Marie Pifer (7/20), Michael Dehoff (7/21), Steven Merillat (7/21), Tyler Reich (7/21), Abigail Cosper (7/22), Bethany Cosper (7/22)\ - - - - - - - - - -
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Jeanine Magrann (7/11), Debra Vacca (7/11), Nicholas Molnar (7/12), Sarah Ditzel (7/12), Doris Lynch (7/12), Kevin Curl (7/13), Preston Sarlo (7/13), Janell Reich (7/13), Zachary Evans (7/14), Eleanor Fontaine (7/16), Charlotte Sibert (7/16), Samantha Rose Schultheis (7/16), Tyler Andjel (7/16), Julie Vorwerk (7/16), Brandon Sarlo (7/16), Yvette Parker (7/17), Craig Baechler (7/18), Marita Malone (7/19), Liz Tarasewicz (7/19), Nancy Johnson (7/19), Kathleen Parsons (7/20), Jennifer Venturi (7/20), Alyson Lee (7/20), Al Schultheis (7/20), Elizabeth Shiplee (7/20), Erin Smith (7/21), Gregg Parker (7/21), Brody Cummings (7/21), Ed Hourihan (7/22), Paul Rogers (7/23), Brian Miller (7/23), Kathie Stull (7/23), Kyle Lezotte (7/24), Jimmy McDowell (7/24), Susan Lario (7/24)
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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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Elaine Billmeyer, Lon Clarke, Mary Jane Clarke, Nancy Cottingham, Gilda Feliciano, the Hall family, Fran Jones, Laureen Lafferty, Doug Ogilvie, the Patterson family, Wendy Ragone, Caroline Rehberger, Frank Rodden, the Smith family, Mary Sumsler, Diane Woodruff & Betty Young;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Chestnut family on the death of Hazel; to the Granfors family on the death of Harry's brother, Viking; and to the Preston family on the death of Shirley. Also to Jack Gordon for the death of his mother.
BORN AGAIN THIS WEEKEND by Water and the Word is Charlotte Rae Kozak. We ask God's blessing on Charlotte, her parents, Dana and Aaron, and godparents. May the Lord strengthen all of us in our commitment as we nurture our newest child in Christian faith.
GODSPEED to Carly Rohner as she moves to Florida!
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Joshua Dowsey, Matthew Guilfoy, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, 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 couples awaiting the birth of a child (health & joyous expectation);
MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace Lutheran Church, Camden, and Urban Promise of Camden.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (7/11)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:00 pm - Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown
7:00 pm - Church Council Meeting
Tuesday (7/12)
7:00 pm - LOL Visioning Team meeting
Wednesday (7/13)
7:30 pm - Junior High Mission Trip Meeting
Thursday (7/14)
open
Friday (7/15) open
Saturday (7/16) 6 Pentecost
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (7/17) 6 Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer Praise & Thanksgiving with Junior High Mission Team Commissioning & Summer Sunday School
Monday (7/18)
open
open
Wednesday (7/20)
Junior High Mission Team returns!
Thursday (7/21)
12:00 pm - PEP Ice Cream Social, Lunch & Planning
Friday (7/22) LifeLines inputs due 11:59pm to "lordlife.news@gmail.com"
Saturday (7/23) "Christmas in July"
6:00 pm - Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (7/24)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Service of Holy Communion & Summer Sunday School
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July 25 - 1pm - Helping Hands
July 26 - 1pm - New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music at
Smithville Mansion Annex, Eastampton
July 27- 1:30 - Late Lunch at the Diner-Mastori's Diner in Bordentown
Aug 1-5: VBS = Vacation Bible School!! CLICK HERE for more information about this
exciting week: ==> http://home.comcast.net/~lordlife/VBS_2011.htm <==
More info on entryway bulletin board! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this exciting week!
Aug 10 - 10am Gloria's Garden Retreat Outing in Southampton
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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:
The pastor of a Lutheran church in Philadelphia decided to go easy on low income members of the congregation. The Rev. Glenn Zorb recognized 'that not everyone is fit to be tithed'.
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