Oct 17, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts in Print - By Pastor Sue
Dear Friends in Christ,
It's a funny thing about this time of year. Normally we think about the middle of October and the beginning of November as an opportunity to take a deep breath or two and regroup after the start of another program year in September. It's an opportunity to take time to enjoy the fall colors and the briskness of the air and to savor some small snippet of normalcy before the holiday season begins in earnest. But this year there are more than a few special things happening between now and Thanksgiving week at Lord of Life that we hope you will consider being a part of.
First of all we will be celebrating our Lutheran heritage on Reformation Day this year with a remembrance during our worship services on the weekend of October 29 and 30. And for something new this year, we are also hosting, along with our friends from St. Paul's in Hainesport and Bridge of Peace in Camden a special worship event for Confirmation age youth and their families at 6:00PM at St. Paul's. RefCon I as it is being called will be a special opportunity for celebration and learning with presentations and leadership by youth from all three congregations as well as a visit from Martin Luther himself.
On November 1st, All Saints Day, we will be holding two opportunities for worship to honor and remember those loved ones, both members and friends, who have passed on and are now at rest in the Church Triumphant with the faithful who have gone before. These services will be held at 3:00PM and at 7:30PM.
Last but not least our congregation will officially celebrate 25 years in ministry together with a special Anniversary Service on November 6th at 10:00AM at the Shawnee High School Auditorium. This will be the only service of worship that weekend so be sure to mark your calendars and be a part of this wonderful celebration. Bishop Roy Riley of the New Jersey Synod will be preaching and a luncheon will immediately follow the service so that we can enjoy a time of fellowship as well.
Both Pastor Dave and I look forward to celebrating and remembering with you at any and all of these very special services.
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The Christian Caring Center News Do you ever wonder how your food donations are used at the Christian Caring Center? To give you some idea here are the statistics for September, 2011. The Emergency Food Program which operates out of their location at 378 Lakehurst Road in Browns Mills distributed food to 378 families who live throughout Burlington County. These families were made up of 1,579 men, women and children. 95 of these households have a least one person working. 67 of the households are senior citizens. Of the 378 families serviced 45 were new clients to the center. In addition to the 3 day supply of food which people are eligible to receive twice a month, the Christian Caring Center serves a hot lunch 6 days a week. 1,401 meals were served in September. Whereas a person goes through an interviewing process in order to get the food boxes to take home, anyone who arrives at the center is welcome to the meal. Finally on Wednesday and Friday cold meals are also taken into the surrounding woods where 50 homeless men, women and sometimes teenagers were fed in September.  The importance of serving hungry people cannot be understated. However, for the volunteers and limited paid staff that help out at the center, food distribution is secondary to the primary ministry of serving all of God's people. During the contact with folks in need, prayer is offered to each person; the day begins with a morning devotion for all who arrive early, and Christian counseling is offered individually to anyone who is open to listening. During the trips to the woods a brief prayer service is offered and people are encouraged to come to the center. This is often difficult for some of these folks who suffer with persistent mental illnesses and addictions.
Lord of Life's ongoing support of food from the donations you place in our shopping cart in the narthex and Helping Hand's monthly sandwiches are seen as a true blessing by those serving and those receiving at the Christian Caring Center. Thank you to our many members who give generously throughout the year.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Bags
Every year Lord of Life helps the Christian Caring Center by providing Thanksgiving Dinner Bags and Acme Gift Certificates to over 70+ families in the area.Bags with a list of items will become available at the end of Oct.& Beginning of Nov.Acme gift certificates can be put in an envelope and placed in the church office.Bags will be located in the lobby.Thank you to all members and church groups for helping with this important project,especially during these difficult economic times.
Again,Social Ministry thanks your for your generous support!
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Social Ministry needs your help!
Did you know that we have a Food Pantry right in our own community? Well,we do. It is located in the Church of the Holy Eucharist in conjunction with Saint Vincent De Paul Society, here in Tabernacle. They could use "OUR" help with donations of paper products including: toilet tissue, facial tissues, paper towels, and paper napkins.
"PAPER FOR THE PANTRY"can be dropped off in the church lobby at any time.
Social Ministry thanks you for your ongoing support.
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Mark your Calendars!! SAVE THESE DATES!!
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.
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CELEBRATE LIFE !
PEP APPLEFEST
Thursday, October 19th, Noon
 Come and enjoy an all apple lunch...well almost. Our menu will include Baked Pork and Chicken with Apples, Apple Waldorf Salad, Applesauce,
Apple Cider, and Apple Desserts! Then we'll enjoy a special presentation by Visiting Angels Senior Home Care. Join us for great food and fellowship.
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am
Join us for 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. Whether you've been a part of this study time for years or looking to dig deeper into your Bible reading, join us. All are welcome!
REMBRANDT AND THE FACE OF JESUS
Friday, October 21st, 8am
Guided Tour $34
Last call for this special trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to encounter Rembrandt's finest paintings, etchings, and drawings that depict Jesus Christ and events of his life. Join us as we gain insight into these paintings and the stories behind them. Please sign by calling the office or contacting Sue Dreisbach by Tuesday, Oct. 19th.
HELPING HANDS
Monday, Oct. 24th, 1:00
What a wonderful way to reach out our friends in need at the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. Use your helping hands to make sandwiches which will be used in their lunch program, in their food bags, and in their weekly visits to those who live in the woods. You can help on the 24th, drop off some meat or cheese, or make a financial donation marked "Helping Hands" and place it in the offering plate. Thank you for being so supportive of this ministry in any way that you can.
DINNER AT THE DINER!
Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 4:30
We're headed to the Shamong Diner this month! Great food, wonderful fellowship, and special devotions are the fare for the evening. If you need a ride, please just call the office.
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Sign up now! PLAID TIDINGS AT THE SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Saturday, Dec. 3rd
 Surflight Theatre is back, and we're headed there for our annual Christmas outing. We'll be dining at the Bayberry Inn, always a special treat, then heading down the road to the theatre for a Special Holiday Edition of the hit musical Forever Plaid. PLAID TIDINGS continues the story of the singing group whose lives were lost in an accident involving a busload of teens en route to see "The Ed Sullivan Show." Encouraged by a heavenly phone call from Rosemary Clooney, the high-spirited boys of Forever Plaid - Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge - are transported from the ethereal cosmos to stage a nostalgic holiday extravaganza for world-weary mortals on Earth. Stuffed with such "Plaid-erized" Christmas standards as "Mr. Santa," "Let It Snow" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," this PLAID TIDINGS is one holiday treat that is truly Heaven-sent.
The cost is $54, and we'll be carpooling from the church and Leisuretowne. To reserve your seat, please sign up on the bulletin board by Monday, Oct. 17th and place a $20 deposit or the entire amount, $54, in Sue's box. The balance will be due on November 11th.
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Wednesday Morning Mom's Bible Study
Join fellow Moms from 9:30-11:30 on Wednesday mornings. 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 [email protected] 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?
25th Anniversary Event: Looking for some volunteers to assist with planning/execution 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! 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! Praise Team Music Books - If you have a couple of hours, we need help in preparing more music binders to cover all of our Praise Team musicians and singers! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Marriage Anniversaries!
Bettie & Bill Lohman (10/17), Denise & Martin Mozitis (10/18),
Bill & Joyce Schwab (10/20), Paul & Joan Molnar (10/21),
Renee & Joseph Thomas (10/21), Debra & Charles Markelwith (10/22), Elizabeth & Michael Mottershead (10/22), Heather & Ting Cosper (10/24), Todd & Tracy Sander (10/26), Priscilla & Walt Faucett (10/27)
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
Tina Leach (10/17), Collier Green (10/18), Ralph Schwab (10/18), Kerinne Bratty (10/19), Leslie Baechler (10/20), Alexis Celino (10/20), Julia Lawyer (10/20), Carly Rohner (10/20), Kevin Curl (10/21), David Prouse (10/22), Ed Hourihan (10/25), Don Lee (10/25), Annette Masly (10/25), Devin Parker (10/25), Amanda Prouse (10/25), Ruth Huysman (10/26), Rita Bergerson (10/27), Michael Godfrey (10/30), Tom MacDonald (10/30), Doug Heinold (10/31), Lucia Hourihan (10/31)
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
Cheryl Herman (10/17), Edmund Vernier (10/17), Rita Bergerson (10/17), Andrew Cosper (10/17), Mary Roppoli (10/18), Colleen McDowell (10/18), Fred Wilfrid (10/19), Frances Fenton (10/20), Quinlyn Moll (10/20), Lucia Hourihan (10/20), Allison Safier (10/20), Courtney Michaleski (10/21), Kyle Ogilvie (10/21), Burt Gill (10/22), Russ Miserendino (10/22), James Schultz (10/22), Gail Sibert (10/23), Katarina Humphreys (10/23), Ryan Safier (10/24), Nancy DiYenno (10/24), Woody Browne (10/24), Michael Safier (10/24), Matthew Fennimore (10/25), Cole Troyano (10/25), Steve Varano (10/25), Ruth Huysman (10/26), Justin Troyano (10/26), Meghan Gingell (10/27), Sheri Perkins (10/27), Marie Patterson (10/28), Michael Mottershead (10/28), Woody Priester (10/28), Bob Quinn (10/28), William Hodum (10/28), Matthew Michaleski (10/29), Rev. David Jones (10/29), Lars Patterson (10/31)
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 Still 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 [email protected] and thanks!
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 = = = = Prayers of the Congregation = = = =PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Kelton Gray, the Kucks family, the Roemer/Robison families, Don Seislove, Rolf Young & Kaye Zippilli;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to Al & Lisa Jennings on the death of Jaida.
WEDDING PREPARATION: Michael John & Carrie Rosmarin-joyful anticipation of a gracious moment in time.
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 persons discerning their call to serve in Christian ministry, including Peter Edwardsen, Ryan Paetzold, Melissa Riches, Bob Sunbury and Gary Woodruff.
MISSION PARTNERS:NJ Synod's Gateway Mission Oval and Children's Fresh Air Home of North Wildwood.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life
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Monday (10/17)
open
Tuesday (10/18)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers 7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship Wednesday (10/19) 8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 am - Mom's Study - A Confident Heart
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study - Old Testament Stories from the Back Side
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Study "God in the Laundry Room"
Thursday (10/20)
12:00 - PEP Applefest Luncheon
Friday (10/21) 8:00 am - Trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art-Rembrandt's Face of Jesus 7:00 pm - Troop 23953 (FDC 208)
Saturday (10/22)
6:00 pm - Service of Word and Prayer
NOTE: Fuller Legacy Build, Minden, LA - 10/14->10/22
Sunday (10/23)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion,
Sunday School & Confirmation Learning Session
11:30 am - Children's Music Ministry
12:00 pm - Family Rake & Run
Monday (10/24)
1:00 pm - Helping Hands 4:00 pm - Staff Meeting 6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner - Fuller Center for Housing volunteers discussing recent Legacy Build in Louisiana - please signup on board Tuesday (10/25)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
7:30 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday (10/26)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study - A Confident Heart
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study - Old Testament Stories from the Back Side
4:30 pm - Dinner at Shamong Diner
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - New Life Choir - new choir members welcome!
7:30 pm - Women's Study "God in the Laundry Room"
Thursday (10/27)
Saturday (10/29)
6:00 pm - Reformation Service of Holy Communion-wear red!
Sunday (10/30)
8:30 am - Reformation Service of Holy Communion-wear red!
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Reformation Service of Holy Communion with
Sunday School-wear red!
11:30 am - Children's Music Ministry
1:00 pm - American Power Boat Assn. Mtg (FDC 208)
6:00 pm - REFCON I-Youth Reformation Service at St. Paul's in Hainesport
Monday (10/31)
7:00 am - Look for your next LifeLines!
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All Saints' Service - Tue Nov 1 at 7pm - open to all as we celebrate the live and witness of loved ones and friends. 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 [email protected]
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OUR Mission Statement: Lord of Life Lutheran Church is a uniquely blended "family" of God's people who share their faith and life together through learning, serving and celebrating. We are committed to:
Growing spiritually as we open our lives to God's will and teachings.
Growing in service and stewardship as we reach out to support one another and our neighbors in need.
Growing in Christian outreach as we share the "Good News" of Jesus Christ with all people in the community inviting them into a deeper fellowship with God and His people.
Celebrating the joy of being loved by God and growing together in faithis who we are.
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