Dec 12, 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Advent - The season of Advent is a time when we prepare our hearts to receive the baby Jesus. As Christians, we desire to grow in our relationship with Jesus and Advent can be a particularly meaningful time. Regular devotions and time in prayer help us to experience the presence of Jesus in our hearts. Advent is also a time when we remember that we are also waiting for Christ's promised return to the world, called the "Second Coming." Advent is a time of waiting, expectation and longing. Advent provides us an opportunity to slow down, spend time together, and listen & get ready for the coming of the Christ child.
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Christmas Eve Schedule:
2 & 4pm - Children/Family
Services 8 & 10pm - Lessons/Carols with Candlelight and Holy Communion
Christmas Day 1 service at 10am
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Christmas Morning at Lord of Life - On Christmas Day, Sunday the 25th of December, we will have one opportunity for worship at 10:00 AM. This will be an informal service of lessons and carols with Holy Communion to be followed by a Potluck Brunch in the Fellowship Hall. So bring your favorite "brunchie" (is that a word?), food, or beverage and come join us on Jesus' birthday!
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING - All are invited to join us as we share our gifts of time and Christmas Cheer on Sunday Dec. 18th. Pizza supper will start at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, then around 6:15 we will head for Allenwood & Liesuretowne to sing carols for members and friends. Please sign up on the bulletin board so we know how many people to expect for food & fun.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY and ADVENT DEVOTIONS
Wednesdays, 10:00
Our Advent study continues with Christmas from the Backside. For the next two weeks we'll be in the book of Luke looking at the relationship between Mary and her cousin Elizabeth and then move to Bethlehem. The study will be followed by our Advent devotions at 11:15. So come for the study or the devotions or both! All are welcome!
PEP CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS LUNCHEON
Thursday, Dec. 15th, Noon
What is a Christmas food tradition you had or have in your family? Grandma's fruitcake? Those scrumptious Swedish meatballs? Lutefisk? You have to come just to find out what that one is! Whatever your tradition, we'd love to try it as we celebrate the season with great food, wonderful fellowship, and special music and devotions as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior!
HELPING HANDS
Monday, Dec. 19th, 1:30
Hunger doesn't take a holiday, so we'll be making sandwiches for our sisters and brothers served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. If you would like to support this ministry you can make a monetary donation and mark it for Helping Hands, bring meat or cheese, and/or bring yourself to help make the sandwiches on the 19th!
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE DINER
Wednesday, December 21st, 4:30, Shamong Diner
Come and join us for an early evening dinner amongst the twinkling lights and decorations of the Shamong Diner. You're always guaranteed a warm welcome, heart warming fellowship, plenty of fine fare, and special devotions.
THE SURFLIGHT THEATRE TRIP
We had a wonderful time as 22 of us dined together at the Bayberry Inn and then laughed and enjoyed a musical trip down memory lane with the Plaid Tidings. Ask someone who went about the 5 minute rendition of all of the memorable entertainers from The Ed Sullivan Show!
COMING SOON...SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP! WATCH FOR THE DATE!
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 Vestibule Christmas tree was a big success with many bags of toys contributed for the children served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. Thanks to all where able to share the joy of the season!
 Food Cart in the Vestibule - Items will be shared with Christian Caring Ctr. in Browns Mills & Seneca High School Food Pantry. Here are the items needed: Canned goods (with pop-top lids); Pop Tarts, individual cereal boxes, oatmeal packets & granola bars; Pasta & pasta sauce; Microwaveable food items; Disposable diapers (sizes 1-5); Baby wipes; Travel-size toiletry articles (hotel giveaways are great!)
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Microwave Potato Bags for the Haiti Sewing Project
Sponsored and made by Women's Ministry-simple bag creates a "just right" potato in your microwave. The inside is well done, yet moist and the skin remains tender. 1-4 medium sized potatoes can be cooked at once. Other items that turn out great in these bags: sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, tortilla shells and reheated rolls. Directions are supplied with each bag. Samples are in the narthex. Donation is $10.00 per bag.
Thanks for your support!
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Lutheran CARE Holiday Shop Collection
Gently used knick-knacks, small stuffed animals, small toys, jewelry, etc. (holiday wrap & gift bags, too!) are needed for the Lutheran Care Holiday Shop until December 12th so that residents may select gifts for family members at no charge. Thank You for your contributions!
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 Library at Lord of Life - Come check out the Lord of Life Memorial Library! We have an assortment of books and DVD's on the cart-something for everyone! Information Available - On the Narthex Bulletin Board: (1) Annual Report; (2) November and December calendars; and (3) sign-ups and more information for upcoming events. Please check your church mailbox (your mailbox # is the same as your envelope #) for informational materials. Need a Ride? Do you need a ride to services or activities? Are you unable or prefer not to drive at night? Let us know by calling or emailing the office (268-0262 or [email protected])! Or... Would you like to offer to bring someone to services or activities? Do you drive at night  and willing to pick someone up to come to church? WE NEED TO GET YOU TOGETHER! Please let the office know if you'd like to participate. Christmas Poinsettia Dedications - Please see the display on the bulletin board to order these plants - each is $7. DEADLINE to order is Dec 18th... Thanks!
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FAMILY ADVENT NIGHT took place Sunday, November 27. Thanks to all who attended and a big THANK YOU to all who made it happen this year (Judy Burgo, Jill Glossner, Fran Bubeck, Barb Wagner, Cheryl Dennison, Diane Mauer, Pastor David Jones & the Edwardson Family)... If you are still interested in being crafty but were unable to attend the event, supplies are still available for sale. Please contact Erin Gordon, Jill Glossner or Judy Burgo for more information. Special thanks to Judy Burgo for her extra efforts in getting materials for our craft project.
Parents DAY OUT - A special thank you goes out to all our helpers on December 3 for Parents Day Out. We are very proud of our youth who stepped up and helped wherever needed. Our day of happy chaos could not have been better. Thanks for all your hard work!!!...Fran, Marie & Donna
Thanks for 21 scarves that have been made by Prayer Shawl members for LOL college freshmen in their respective school colors! Pastor dedicated these scarves at all services the weekend of November 19-20, and the 'crafters' were: Myra Bell, Nancy Jervis, Chris Kulina, Lynne Larson, Tina Leach and Joanne Thomas.
FULLER CENTER - Thanks for the LOL members working on the new metal roof on a house as part of another Fuller Center in the New Jersey Pines project! FOOD DONATIONS - Thanks for all of the donations to the Christian Caring Center, Saint Vincent dePaul and the Seneca Food Pantry!
HELPING HANDS - Thanks to all of those who support the Helping Hands project which provided 268 sandwiches this month for people who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills!
PEP LUNCHEON - Thanks for the loving hands who came to the rescue in making sure our PEP ThanksLiving Luncheon was hot and ready to be served!
AND also thanks for all of our PEP tag makers who created the 330 tags for our Giving Tree Project!
From the Lutheran Care - Thank you to all for your donations for the Holiday Shoppe for the residents. We are still collecting gently used small stuffed animals, 2012 calendars, and birthday cards (even the "free" ones that you get in the mail) for residents' birthday bags. Volunteers are needed to work in the Gift Shop. Contact SaraLynn McDowell at LC 856-813-5805 if interested.
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Information Needed for 2012!
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Estimate of Sharing Cards (EOS) - If you haven't already done so, please return your Estimate of Sharing Card-cards may be placed in the offering plate or in the "heart" box located in the Narthex, or mailed back to the church (please mark EOS if you mail them). Thank you!
2012 Dedications - Dedication charts for 2012 weekly flower dedications and monthly sanctuary lamp and communion bread & wine are available on the bulletin board!
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Where is God calling you to be and do?
Greeters, Lectors & Ushers needed for all services. Please contact the church office if you can help occasionally!
2012 Tellers Needed: We are looking for 2 people willing to be tellers to count the contributions received by the church. The job takes about 2 hours after the 10am service once a month (plus one extra time - 13 total). To qualify, you must be able to balance your own checkbook! Please contact Bill Reich here: [email protected] if you can help.
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! 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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Anniversaries & Important Dates!
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Marriage Anniversaries!
May God's presence in your marriage continue to foster many more years of your shared love together. Have a wonderful anniversary!Sue & Leo Michaleski (12/14), Bruce & Hui-Fen Kirschbaum (12/21), Helena & Frank Humphreys (12/29)
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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 Deborra Torres (12/12), Andrei Fennimore (12/16), David Harding (12/18),
Gerhard Patterson (12/18), Meghan Gingell (12/20), Daniel Millere (12/21),
Sue Eppolite (12/22), Jackson Groeller (12/22),
Dawn Heinrich (12/22), Doris Miller (12/22), Jennifer Molchan (12/24), Lydia Smith (12/24),
Jake Steinhour (12/24), Chuck Bubeck (12/25)
Brooke Steinhour (12/26), Dale Millere (12/27), Tina Steinhour (12/29), Kylie Steinhour (12/29)
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Wishing a Happy Birthday to:
You were born a child of God - celebrate this day and all days in the life God has given to you!
Logan Masly (12/12), Devon Moll (12/13), Lauren Sander (12/13),
Barbara Blackman (12/14), Karen Heinsinger (12/14), Carlie Leusner (12/15), Cheryl McDowell (12/15), Holly Priester (12/16), David Ciliberti (12/16),
Pat Leonetti (12/16), Pastor Susan Jones (12/17), Caroline Rehberger (12/17), Joseph Vincent Steff III (12/18), David Audus (12/18), Hayden Minnick (12/18), JD Afford (12/18), Lydia Fassbender (12/19), Robyn Curl (12/19), Hunter Nixon (12/19),
Lee Jennings (12/20), Laura Harper (12/21), Kim Minnick (12/21), Mike Wojtaszek (12/21),
Mike Mignogna (12/22), Jillian Kobb (12/23), Paul Horner (12/23),
Keith Williams (12/24), Heather Vernier (12/25), Jennifer Prouse (12/25)
John Maurer (12/26), Jodi Shover (12/26), Kristen Albinson (12/26), Lance Patterson (12/27), Chason Jervis (12/27), Lisa Masly (12/27), John McMichael (12/27), Myra Bell (12/28),
Andrew Roppoli (12/28), David Albinson (12/29), Austin O'Brien (12/29),
Mackenzie Mozitis (12/29), Jack Kelly (12/30), Marielle Sarlo (12/30),
Aidan Vandegrift (12/30), Christie Hopkins (12/30), Jason Fennimore (12/31)
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Prayers of the Congregation
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Tim Barto, Madeline Braithwood, Paula Chuplis, Garry Cutts & Family, Tom Hall, Whaley Hall, Meghan Kelly, Trudy Klinedinst, Judy Lavoie McCue, Scott Malone, Peggy Menzano, Luke Nelson, JoAnne Raspa, Dick Valocik, Thomas Wiles & Dennis Yates;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Hsu family on the death of Samuel.
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Joshua Dowsey, Peter Fernandes, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, Joey Miller, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Joseph Schlesinger, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Rich Stull, Ethan Wade, Dustin White, Daniel Wilson & Jacob 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: Elect Saints Lutheran Church, Hamilton, and Samaritan Ministries of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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Monday (12/12)
7:00 pm - Church Council Meeting
7:00 pm - Vision Discernment Team #2 meeting
Tuesday (12/13)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers 6:00 pm - New Members' Dinner & Service of Welcome Wednesday (12/14)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 am - Mom's Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Christmas from the Backside
11:15 am - Midweek Advent Devotions
7:00 pm - Midweek Advent Devotions
7:30 pm - New Life Choir - open always for new members! Walk in!
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday (12/15)
12:00 pm - PEP Christmas Party! Open to all - more info on board or see Sue Dreisbach
7:00 pm - Vision Discernment Team #1 meeting
Friday (12/16) 4:00 pm - Bourbon / Eith Wedding Rehersal
7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting in FDC room #208
Saturday (12/17) Advent 4
1:00 pm - Bourbon / Eith Wedding
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (12/18) Advent 4
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion with McMichael Baptism
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with 3rd & 4th Grade Christmas Program
and Sunday School
5:30 pm - Congregational Caroling - meet at the Church for munchies 1st! Sharing
the spirit of the Christmas season through song with our neighbors at
Leisuretowne and Allenwood. Signup on the board!
Monday (12/19)
1:00 pm - Helping Hands - Open to all, making sandwiches for clients of Christian Caring
Center. Donations of lunch meats / cheese are needed (or monentary donations).
Please see sue Dreisbach for more info!
6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner - Meeting at Ott's with guest speaker Pastor Sue
Tuesday (12/20)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
Wednesday (12/21)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study - Christmas Stories from the Back Side
11:15 am - Advent Devotions with Soup, Song & Sacrament
- Open to all as we gather together for good food & fellowship!
4:30 pm - Dinner at the Diner - This month we are meeting at Shamong Diner - open to all!
Please see Sue Dreisbach for more info / signup on bulletin board.
7:00 pm - Midweek Advent Devotions
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday (12/22)
6:30 pm - Grace Place Christmas Program: Open to all to enjoy!
Friday (12/23)
Saturday (12/24) Christmas Eve
2:00 pm - Children & Family Service
4:00 pm - Children & Family Service
8:00 pm - Services of Lessons & Carols with Candlelight & Holy Communion
10:00 pm - Services of Lessons & Carols with Candlelight & Holy Communion
Sunday (12/25) Christmas Day!
8:30 am - (No Service)
10:00 am - An informal service of worship will be held Christmas morning followed
by a brunch in Fellowship Hall - bring something to share!
Monday (12/26)
Tuesday (12/27)
7:00 pm - Book Review meeting
7:30 pm - Grace Place Board meeting
Wednesday (12/28)
Thursday (12/29)
4:00 pm - Dinner and a Movie for SHYM (Meet at LOL)
Friday (12/30)
- Deadline for LifeLine Inputs - Jan 2012 Edition!
Saturday (12/31) New Year's Eve
6:00 pm - Service of Healing
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Mark your Calendar - Lutheran Summer Music Program
Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) brings together 150+ young people from throughout the U.S. and abroad for four weeks of rigorous musical study and performance in a supportive community. We welcome qualified band, orchestra, choir, piano, and pipe organ students completing grades 8-12.This summer's academy will be held at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa beginning June 24 through July 22, 2012. More info at THIS LINK or discuss with Rick Krause at the church!
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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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