Jan 2, 2012 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts in Print by Pastor Sue
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all! What a wonderful Advent and Christmas we have had and continue to have here at Lord of Life. Pastor Jones and I are so grateful for the countless volunteers and the countless hours they contributed to making our worship over the last several weeks such special opportunities for encountering our new born savior once again. In this season of light and love we could not do what we do and be who we are without all of us doing our part and for all those unsung heroes who give of themselves as they reflect the light and love of the Christ child to others - from those who decorated the space, to those who made sure the A/V was at its best, to those who offered their musical talents, to those who ushered and read lessons... the list is simply endless... please know that you are a blessing to us and to God!
And now as we enter 2012 and look forward with eager anticipation of what God has in store for us, my prayer for each and every one of you is this: that as you travel your own path through life, may you always carry in your heart the hope and peace that comes from knowing the final destination of the journey guaranteed for those who believe through the gift of the baby born in a manger; that you can do so with the certainty that you need never go it alone, for God and others, such as the special people here at Lord of Life, are here to walk along with you; and that in those times when all else fails, and life in this world becomes hard to bear, you can place your trust firmly on the one thing that will never fail you,  the love and forgiveness of a gracious and all powerful God.
Peace my friends! - Pastor Sue Jones
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Wednesday Morning Mom's Bible Study
2012 Winter Session - Jan 11 thru Apr 4
9:30-11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
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Knowing God's Word - Women of Faith Study Guide
Many women find reading the Scriptures to be a daunting prospect, let alone actually studying them. Questions arise. Is studying the Bible different from reading it? Why do we study God's Word? How do you study God's Word? Knowing God's Word will prepare women to approach the Bible with confidence and excitement.
Review: "This devotional helps the average Christian get further in to the Bible, to think, to reflect, and to see the application in her own life. Excellent, thought-provoking questions are the key."
Review: "It's a great study for small group or individual. I have enjoyed being able to study God's word a little closer and have good conversation with other Christian women. . . it's a great study. There's something very powerful about studying the Word."
Please contact Lisa Spector at Teachjodi97@yahoo.com or 268-2842, OR Anne-Marie Pifer at Jubilee22@hotmail.com or 268-2282 to sign up or if you have any questions. You are welcome to join any time and no worries if you can't make every meeting!
Books are $10. Childcare is available.
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Jan 11 - Introductions and Chapter 1, Jan 18 - Chapter 2, Jan 25 - No Meeting,
Feb 1 - Chapter 3, Feb 8 - Chapter 4, Feb 15 - Chapter 5, Feb 22 - Chapter 6,
Feb 29 - Chapter 7, Mar 7 - Chapter 8, Mar 14 - Chapter 9, Mar 21 - Chapter 10,
Mar 28 - Chapter 11, Apr 4 - Chapter 12 & Review
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Wed's at 10am
Our Christmas from the Backside study continues during the Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Coming up the next 2 weeks: How the Government Helped the First Christmas Happen and Christmas and the Impossible Dream. On Jan. 4th, we'll celebrate Soup, Song, and Sacrament following the study. So come for the study and/or stay for the meal! All are welcome!
ADULT/SENIOR MINISTRY STEERING TEAM - Thu Jan 12 at 1pm
Where have we been? What are we doing now? Who are we serving? What are we missing? What is God calling us to do from here? These are some of the questions we'll be looking at as we move forward in Adult/Senior Ministry. Please join us and share your thoughts whether you've been active in this ministry and/or would like to be involved in how the future of this ministry unfolds. As with all of our programs-All are welcome and needed!
WINTER WONDERLAND CAFE - Thu Jan 19 at noon
Come in from the cold and enjoy a hearty meal around a winter theme! Our own Chef Beth Blair is preparing the fare! The tasty menu includes Beef Barley Soup, Caesar Salad, Fresh Crusty Bread, and S'Mores Pie!
HELPING HANDS - Mon Jan 23 at 1:30pm
Do you have an hour to spare? Why not use it to help make 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 23rd!
DINNER AT THE DINER - Wed Jan 25 at 4:30pm
Enjoying our meal this time at the Red Lion Diner. Come and join us for an early evening dinner! You're always guaranteed a warm welcome, heart warming fellowship, plenty of fine fare, and special devotions.
COMING SOON...SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP! WATCH FOR THE DATE!
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 Our Vestibule Christmas tree was used in the sanctuary this year as a 'replacement' tree for our regular which was broken. This tree over the years has been the gathering point for over 3000 gifts to help those in need. What a fitting honor for this symbol of generosity of the seasons from our congregation! Thanks to all where able to share the joy of the season! And thanks to Wal-Mart for their contribution of a new 12' tree to replace the broken one (will be used next 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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 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 lordlife@lordlife.us)! 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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FULLER CENTER - Thanks for the LOL members who gathered and delivered the wood for the client who received the metal roof as part of the 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! ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CARTS include : * 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!)
HELPING HANDS - Thanks to all of those who support the Helping Hands project which provided 265 sandwiches for people who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS -To the Sunday School teachers, music leaders, and helpers for their work with the children on their musical presentations during the Children's Messages in Advent - especially Sue Dreisbach, Dave Lamb, Tammy Miller, Denise Sunbury, Joyce Harper, Diane Maurer, Renee Thomas, Judy Burgo, Doreen Bourbon, Melissa Evans, Eileen Gemmell, Anita Rickershauer, Terri John, and Christina Fennimore.
CHRISTMAS YES STORY - To all the youth who helped with the Christ-Yes story at the 2 and 4PM service on Christmas Eve: Jessa Hay, Nathan Lamb, Austin and Kelley Romanuski, and Lauren Sander. You were wonderful!
CHRISTMAS CAROLERS - Thank you all for braving the cold to reach many of the residents of Allenwood and our members in Leisuretowne, some of whom would never have heard the sounds of Christmas without your visit!
CHRISTMAS EVE MUSIC MAKERS - Our thanks to all of our vocalists and instrumentalists who shared their musical gifts on Christmas Eve. From the youngest to the oldest, you touched the hearts of all as you shared the message of our Savior's birth in your own unique ways.
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The children of Grace Place held their annual Christmas Play, "Follow the Star"
on December 22nd in the sanctuary at Lord of Life. The children told the Nativity story through song and motions. Thanks to Bill and Sue Dreisbach for their technical and musical help. Check out the 'Photos' area online!
Grace Place resumes school on January 3rd with a new student. We welcome Nadia Strobl!!!
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Where is God calling you to be and do?
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: Finance@lordlife.us if you can help.
USHERS and GREETERS and LECTORS always needed for all / any service! Please contact the office if you would like to do this occasionally.
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 if you can help ASAP.
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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 Property, Learning, Social Ministry and Worship & Musiccouncil positionswill be open at the end of our current officers' terms in February. If interested or if you'd like more information, please contact Barbara Wagner at 609-859-0404. You can also contact the church office (609-268-0262 or lordlife@lordlife.us). Please prayerfully consider whether you can help in the capacity for our church. THANK YOU!
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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!Ruth & Dan Rinck (1/04), Kirsten & Harry Granfors (1/05),
Gloria & Bob Brosious (1/12), Susan & Ed Kagan (1/14)
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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 Tait Christianson (1/04), Stephanie Vorwerk (1/05), Jack Welling (1/07), Robert Brosious (1/10), Judy Burgo (1/10), Billy Rudderow (1/11), Emily Rudderow (1/11), Katarina Humphreys (1/12), Connor Humphreys (1/12), Ann Merillat (1/12), Ryan Parker (1/12), Austin Romanuski (1/12), Matthew Romanuski (1/12), Danielle Romanuski (1/12), Matthew Michaleski (1/13), Amy Nardi (1/14), Andrew Cosper (1/15), Cheryl Larson (1/15), Emma Prouse (1/15)
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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!
Charles Heinsinger (1/1), Renee Thomas (1/1), Kaitlyn Heinrich (1/2),
Jamie Jones (1/3), Susan Miserendino (1/3), Aspen Hendershot (1/4),
Brett Steinhour (1/4), Jim Cuviello (1/5), Jim McDowell (1/5), Toni Wick (1/5), Ian Brown (1/5), Marian Hollenbeck (1/6), Alexander Oakley (1/6), Nicky O'Neal (1/6),
Kevin Shover (1/7), Donna Yates (1/7), Keith Blair (1/8), Regan Tarasewicz (1/8),
Matthew Metivier (1/9), Susan Ogilvie (1/10), Christine Countess (1/10), Cristine Lydon (1/11),
Sonja Adamson (1/11), Heather Cosper (1/11), Karen Romanchak (1/11), Jake Steinhour (1/12), Kaye Zippilli (1/12), Christina Fennimore (1/13), Jeffrey Hughes, Jr. (1/13), Ivy Canonica (1/13), Heather Barger (Jasinski) (1/14), Frank Humphreys (1/14), Paula Chuplis (1/14),
Amy DeAngelis (1/14)
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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 (1/2)
Office Closed
Tuesday (1/3)
Wednesday (1/4)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Christmas from the Backside
11:30 am - Soup, Song and Sacrament
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
Note: NO New Life Choir tonight
Thursday (1/5)
9:00 am - Keswick Community Hymn Sing
7:30 pm - Finance Team meeting
Friday (1/6) 6:45 pm - Team 3, 4, 5 (Fellowship Hall) Epiphany Party!
7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting in FDC room #208
Saturday (1/7) Baptism of Our Lord
1:00 pm - Scout Court of Honor for Jeff Horner & Nick Molnar & 4 others
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (1/8) Baptism of Our Lord
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion,
5th Grade Epiphany Program, Sunday School & Confirmation Learning Session
4:15 pm - Medford Leas Vespers Service
6:30 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry) at Glossners'
Monday (1/9)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:30 pm - Lutheran Care
7:00 pm - Church Council Meeting
7:00 pm - Vision Team 2 Meeting
Tuesday (1/10)
Wednesday (1/11)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-Christmas from the Backside
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
6:00 pm - Worship Planning Team
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study - "Knowing God's Word" - Women of Faith Study Guide
Thursday (1/12)
1:00 pm - Adult / Senior Ministry Steering Team
1:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Blood Drive - contact Ed or Sue Kagan to help 268-2830
Friday (1/13)
Next LifeLines Newsletter Inputs due!
Saturday (1/14)
6:00 pm - Service Celebrating African American Roots
Sunday (1/15) 2-Epiphany
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving Service with Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
4:15 pm - Medford Leas Vespers Service
Monday (1/16)
8:30 am - Confirmation Retreat @ Bridge of Peace & Christus Academy (Grades 6-8)
7:00 pm - Joint Council / Finance Meeting
- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events Activities - - - -
Jan 16 - 8:30am - MLK Jr. Confirmation Retreat
Jan 19 - PEP Winter Wonderland Cafe' at noon
Jan 20 - Team 345 at 6:45 pm
ART Auction - Jan 22 - Sunday - noon until 5pm
The Fuller Center in the NJ Pines is having an Art Sale! The art work was a gift from Beneficial Bank and includes many original, signed pieces (removed from branches that were closed). Come and get a deal, and help the Fuller Center with its mission too! Please see Chuck Bubeck for more information.
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
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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 bob.sunbury@thrivent.com
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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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