September 5, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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FALL WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF!
With our lazy hazy crazy days of summer coming to an end, it's time for the excitement to begin as we welcome everyone to our full weekends of worship and learning opportunities as we
bring praise and glory to our Lord and Savior,
are nourished through Word and Sacrament,
and are sent out into our world to be the hands and feet of Jesus!
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP!
SATURDAYS AT 6:00
Flavorful worship with Bread of Life Services of Holy Communion, Services of Word and Prayer, Youth Led Services, and special themed services
SUNDAYS AT 8:30
Celebration Services of Holy Communion
from Evangelical Lutheran Worship
SUNDAYS AT 10:00
Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving Services
with Sunday School
Family focused but open to all!
September 11th-Blessing of backpacks, teachers, students, parents, and all involved in education!
Fall Sunday School begins with classes for age 2 1/2-Grade 5!
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Mark your Calendars!! SAVE THESE DATES!!
Picnic at Camp Ockanickon - will be held Sep 11th at 1pm until the food is all eaten! Prepare to have a great 'end of summer' time with your fellow Lord of Lifers. Bring your swim suits! Boating, kayaking, great food, and fellowship-recipe for a great time! Meats will be provided, but please add your dessert, beverage, or salad to the menu.
Lord of Life 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held Nov 6th at 10am at the Shawnee High School auditorium. Please plan to attend this 'largest gathering' in our history, and bring a neighbor or friend too! We will have snacks and refreshments after.
Congregational Vision Gatherings (Please pick one and attend!) - WE NEED YOU to attend one of these visioning sessions, as we continue to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future of our congregation. Every member is needed to attend one of these sessions at the church! Child care will be available, and the 2 hour meetings will be fun and informative! Please call the office to schedule your time! Thanks for helping!
PICK ONE and attend! :
=> Saturday Sep 10: 10am -> noon or
=>Tuesday Sep 13: 7-9pm or
=>Thursday Sep 15: 7-9pm or
=>Sunday Sep 18: 1-3pm or
=>Sunday Sep 25: 4-6pm
"Town Hall Meeting" at Lord of Life - this Thu at 7pm (Sep 8th) - all invited to this meeting of community leaders, as we discuss common needs in the community, as part of our visioning process.
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CELEBRATE LIFE !
ADULT BIBLE STUDY RETURNS!
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10am
We're beginning our Fall study by returning to one of our favorite guides from last year, Dr. J Ellsworth Kalas, as he looks at Old Testament Stories from the Back Side. Dr. Kalas brings a new perspective to selected Old Testament stories by approaching them from the back side through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new lens, or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. We enjoyed exploring his perspective on the parables last year and look forward to where we will find ourselves with this new study..
SALAD, SONG, AND SACRAMENT
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 11:30
A time of fellowship around a simple meal and Holy Communion. Stay after the Bible Study or just come for the meal!
SOUNDS OF JOY AT LUTHERAN CARE IN MOORESTOWN
Monday, Sept. 12th, 1:30
Your hands and servant hearts are needed as we transport residents and share the love of Christ with one another. Come and shake hands, rubs backs, and sing together as we share the story of Jonah this month. Please see Sue Dreisbach if you would like to help!
PEP-LOOKING BACK TO SCHOOL
Thursday, Sept. 15th, Noon
Dig out those old school photos, writings, report cards, and memories that you have stowed away about your days in school at any age! We'll have a display table and be passing the microphone to share those stories and see how similar or different our experiences have been. Please sign up to bring some of our school lunch favorites for our meal!
CELEBRATION RINGERS!
Tuesday, September 20 and 27, 1:45
Come and try your hand at handbell ringing! We're starting a new learning and playing session for experienced ringers and newcomers. We play about 4 times a year at Lutheran Care, monthly for regular and holdiay worship services, and once at Medford Leas. We are always looking for more hands to ring so that all of our bells are covered. You don't have to read music but simply have a desire to bring an extra special sound in praise to God through some of our hymns and special music. Please check in with Sue Dreisbach if you would like to know more or just join us on the 20th!
HELPING HANDS
Monday, September 26th, 1:00
All hands on deck as we prepare our monthly sandwich donation to the Christian Caring Center. We seek to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in need during difficult times. You can be a part of this ministry by supplying meats and cheese, making a financial donation, delivering the sandwiches to the CCC in Browns Mills, or becoming part of the sandwich brigade that puts the sandwiches all together!
DINNER AT THE DINER
Diamond Diner, Rt. 38, Hainesport
Thursday, September 28th, 4:30
We're trying out a new place but our goal is the same-great food, fellowship, and fun devotions. Please call the office if you need a ride because we would love to have you join us!
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PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
"Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus"
postponed until October
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Thanks!
Nathan Leach and his Boy Scout Troop gathered 2,400 pounds of watermelons on 8/31 during their gleaning project in Shamong! Thanks and a good job by Nathan and the scouts for helping the hungry!
To the Helping Hands angels who made over 260 sandwiches last month for our brothers and sister in Christ at the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills.
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GRACE PLACE OPENINGS! 
Limited openings available for children ages 2 1/2-5. Please call 268-2756 for more info-applications & brochures are available in entryway.
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Wednesday Morning Mom's Bible Study
...begins September 21st. Meet from 9:30-11:30. Childcare is available. A Confident Heart gives voice to the questions, doubts, struggles, and hopes so many women have. Author Renee Swope shows us how to identify, overcome, and learn from our self-doubts so that we can live confidently in God's assurance, truth, and grace. Contact Lisa Spector at Teachjodi97@yahoo.com or 268-2842 to sign up or if you have any questions. Flyers are available on the bulletin board.
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 Help Wanted! Where is God calling you to be and do? Your church is looking for volunteers in several areas.
Please contact the office if you can help to spend a little time to: (1) mow church lawn; (2) act as greeters; (3) act as lectors;
(4) run projection for Saturday evening worship.
Please give the office a call if you'd like to help with any one of these. Thank you! LoL needs YOU! Looking for some volunteers to assit with planning/executition of the 25th anniversary celebration scheduled for 11/6. Need volunteers to assist in planning decorations, food, communications, etc. Expect to meet bi-weekly (1 hour evening) in Sept, then weekly (1 hour meetings) in Oct. Please contact Ed Hourihan 856-988-2089, Kim Grantner 856-334-8201 or Cindy Lee 609-953-9522. Thank you! Volunteers Church Picnic: We are asking for volunteers to help with the church picnic (buying food, etc.), as well as a reminder to sign up & bring a friend!! The picnic will be held Sep 11 from 1-4pm at Camp Ockanickon. If you are interested in helping, or have questions please contact me: Erin Gordon - jc_cornerstone@yahoo.com Thanks!! Winter Coffee House: We're looking for music lovers who would like to see our Coffee House return for two Fridays in each of the months of January, February, and March. Please talk to Pastor David. Haiti Sewing Project: Donations of fabric (minimum 1 yard), threads, sewing needles, scissors, various notions, and patterns (men's, women's and children's clothing, all sizes) are needed. Deadline to submit donations is November 20th. All items received will be shipped to Haiti in time for the next mission trip in March. If you'd like to help but have questions, please give Penny Miller a call (609-726-1698). Thank you for your support! Baptismal Banners: We are looking for a few additional volunteers to help make baptismal banners. If interested, please give the office a call. Thank you! WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEEDED! - If you'd like to serve as a Greeter or Lector (or both!) at any of our weekend services, please give the office a call. Thank you! Lawn Mowing - We're looking for volunteers to help with mowing the church lawn. Please see sign-up sheet on bulletin board for available weeks. Thank you! Praise Team Music Books - If you have a couple of hours, we need help in preparing more music binders to cover all of Praise Team musicians and singers! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Marriage Anniversaries! Marie & Jacque Vail (9/5), Donna & Brian Roemer (9/6), Jennifer & Joseph Steff (9/6), Cecile & Bill Schmidt (9/7), Don & Clara Seislove (9/7), Terri & Tom Riches (9/8), Steve & Dawn Bielec (9/9), Karen & Mike Romanchak (9/9), Myra & Tim Bell (9/10), Helen & Burt Gill (9/10), Chuck & Fran Bubeck (9/11), Philip & Linda Jagiela (9/12), Alice & Fred Wilfrid (9/13), David & Doris Miller (9/15), Judy & Michael Burgo (9/18)
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 Jennifer Strobl (9/5), Anja Strobl (9/5), Nadia Strobl (9/5), Brian Curl (9/6), Matthew Metivier (9/6), Charlotte Sibert (9/6), Dani Durante (9/7), Ricky Stevens (9/7), Anna Blum (9/8), Brian Quinn (9/8), Terri Riches (9/8), Lauren Blum (9/9), Stephanie Knoell (9/9), Barbara Meimbresse (9/9), Jamie Baron (9/11), Ethan Detwiler (9/14), Bob Thomas (9/14), Jan Baker (9/15), Janet Geiger (9/15), Joshua Ryan Willitts (9/15), Samantha Henrich (9/16), Eleanor Brockington (9/17) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Tom MacDonald (9/5), Stanley Tarasewicz (9/5), Donna Nairn (9/5),
Jamie Millere (9/5), Alan Dennison (9/6), Danielle Afford (9/6),
John Drew (9/8), Diane Knoell (9/8), Wendy Reilley (9/8),
Kandace MacDonald (9/8), Peter Edwardsen (9/9), Helen Gill (9/9),
Juliana Koengetter (9/10), Kristen Sarlo (9/10),
Charlie Rose Schultheis (9/10), Jenna Ogilvie (9/10), Bruce Rohner (9/11), Cathy Shea (9/11), Joseph Steff (9/12), Paul John Rogers (9/12), Chuck Lezotte (9/12), Gerhard Patterson (9/13), Hans Schaeffer (9/13), Kathy Morris-Bell (9/13), Walter Parsons (9/16), Kirsten Granfors (9/16), Carey Wu (9/17), Kyle Wu (9/17), Sharon Lezotte (9/17), Michael Sunbury (9/17),
Olivia Prouse (9/17), Lillian Maurer (9/18)
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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Pictures Needed!
Pictures - Pictures - Pictures Needed! ... in preparation of our 25th anniversary we are looking for pictures of our church history that you'd like to share - anything that we may have missed - some significant milestone, some important moment in the life of our congregation. Please send (or loan original print) to lordlife.news@gmail.com and thanks!
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Notice - Former and Present Scouts
Did you reach the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts or First Class or the Gold Award in the Girls Scouts? We'd would also appreciate hearing from you if you received a religious award as a scout. We know there are many of you in our congregation and would love to have your name. Please call the church office to let us know.
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Sunny Chandler, Nancy Cottingham, Trudy Klinedinst, Mary Lewis, Micheila Luna, Pete MacDonald, Doug Ogilvie, Pastor Bob Petersen, Pat & Tom Rush, Helen Thorne & Betty Young;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Corcoran/Wilson families on the death of Mildred Sgroi; to the Mathews family on the death of Kim; and to the Siegal family on the death of Ben.
CONGRATULATIONSto Carlie Mignogna & Justin Kunkel, as we celebrated their wedding this weekend! We wish them continued blessings in their married life together.
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, Joseph Schlesinger, 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:Pilgrim Journey Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, and Christian Caring Center of Browns Mills.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (9/5) Labor Day
Office Closed - please drive safely!
Tuesday (9/6)
7:00 pm - Loss Support Group - Open to all - offering encouragement for those suffering any type of loss. 7:00 pm - LOL Vision Team meeting Wednesday (9/7)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study Begins! Open to all, our 12 week study is based on
J. Ellsworth Kalas' Old Testament Stories from the Back Side.
11:30 am - Salad, Song and Sacrament - open to all!
6:00 pm - Worship Planning Meeting
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Begins! Please come and share your talents with us! We need
men and women who like to sing! No experience necessary!
Thursday (9/8)
9:00 am - Note: Philadelphia Museum of Art Trip cancelled
7:00 pm - "Town Hall Meeting" at Lord of Life (see related article) - Members of the
community (churches, government, etc.) will be invited to discuss the
'external' vision for the future, and how we can work together. All welcome.
7:30 pm - Finance Team meeting
Friday (9/9) open
Saturday (9/10)
11:00 am - Congregational Vision Gathering (see article)
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (9/11) - 13 Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
12:00 pm - Bauman Baptism
1:00 pm - Picnic at Camp Ockanickon (see related article)
Monday (9/12) - Today the Grace Place School Year Begins!
9:00 am - Staff Meeting 1:30 pm - Lutheran Care 7:00 pm - LOL Church Council Meeting
Tuesday (9/13)
7:00 pm - Congregational Vision Gathering (see related article)
Wednesday (9/14)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir - new choir members welcome! Thursday (9/15)
12:00 pm - PEP ("Looking Back to School")
7:00 pm - Congregational Vision Gathering (see related article)
Friday (9/16) 11:59 pm - LifeLines inputs due to "lordlife.news@gmail.com"
Saturday (9/17)
11:00 am - Bethke Baptisms
6:00 pm - Service Celebrating Spanish Heritage with Holy Communion
Sunday (9/18) - 14 Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving and Sunday School
11:30 am - Parents Meeting on Children's Music Ministries
1:00 pm - Congregational Vision Gathering (see related article)
6:00 pm - Confirmation Orientation & Family Dinner
Monday 9/19
Look for your next LifeLines!
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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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