Jan 30, 2012 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Brothers and Sisters...
In the last few weeks, I've become more aware than ever before of the religious diversity present in our community. Diversity among Christians in our parish has been clearly evident from the time I entered this mission field in October 1985. In fact, many of our Christian brothers and sisters welcomed us with open arms as we sought to make our own unique witness to Christ in the Tabernacle area. Our early history includes caring relationships with Tabernacle United Methodist Church (where we held mid-week Lenten services and worshipped together on Thanksgiving Eve), Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (where we held our first Service Committee meeting with Bishop Riley and offered Confirmation classes on saturday mornings), Indian Mills United Methodist Church (where we instructed children in First Holy Communion and worshipped together during Advent and New Year's Eve), Holy Eucharist Roman Catholic Church (where for several summers we were invited to use their air-conditioned chapel for sunday services of worship while they worshipped just down the hallway in the sanctuary). These ecumenical (a word taken from the Greek meaning "household" of faith) partnerships have been a source of great joy and celebration through the years and we should not take them for granted! You see, I remember the time when Protestants and Roman Catholics struggled to welcome each other within their own sanctuaries; and quite a few Protestants showed the same inhospitality among themselves. Praise God that we have grown in our ability to "agree to disagree without becoming disagreable or demeaning or worse!" But this is a new day in our community and that day involves not just cultivating healthy relationships with other Christians but allowing ourselves to be in relationship with people of other faiths as well; moving beyond ecumenical encounters to interfaith dialogue and advocacy for justice, peace and understanding. Sometimes we need to actively seek Godly reminders of this truth. For instance... Just recently I was blessed by a conversation with Rabbi Gary Gans who sought to help one of our members discern genealogical information that was recorded in Yiddish (a language combining Hebrew and local dialects) as we attended a Fellowship of Religious Leaders luncheon at Medford Leas (a Quaker community). He was thrilled to be asked to help in some way even though the recipient of that help wasn't a member of his Congregation Beth Tikvah in Marlton but a Lutheran from Tabernacle. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day numerous confirmation students and adults from Lord of Life, Saint Paul's LC in Hainesport and Bridge of Peace LC in Camden were warmly welcomed by Zahida Rahman and other members of the Muslim community at their mosque in Voorhees, New Jersey. Mrs. Rahman is the wife of the former Imam Zia Rahman who founded the mosque. How blessed all of us were to engage in Q and A about the Islamic faith, visit the Prayer Room and witness 3 Muslim women at prayer and then share a pizza luncheon together (hold the pepperoni and sausage!)
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Awareness of religious diversity is one thing (Do you know about the Buddhist Retreat center on McKendimen Road in Shamong or have you seen the new sight for the Hindu Temple on Rte 73 in Voorhees?) but faithful conversation with people who do not believe exactly what we  believe is becoming more and more critical if we are to fulfill our Christian calling!
So in this season of Epiphany when we seek to observe the birth of a king and the glory of God made evident in Jesus, let us celebrate the gift of ecumenical and interfatih relationships as the Holy Spirit seeks to bring us all closer to "the heart and mind" of God!
Your Brother in CHRIST, Pastor David Jones
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Thanks from Bridge of Peace
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Dear Friends from Lord of Life and St. Paul 's, I want to thank you for encouraging your youth and adults to participate in this service day which included accompanying us to the Islamic Center and the completion of a wonderful service project here at Bridge of Peace this afternoon. All I can say, sitting here waiting for our homeless guests to arrive tonight, is thank you, thank you, thank you...
Please ask your youth to tell the story because I am certain that they are able and willing to tell why this day was a blessing to them and us. Many youth and adults expressed great joy and amazement at the work we were able to accomplish together in God's Kingdom. The youth made soup for the Homeless Café through extremely trying situations since we have limited water and sewer on our property due to a major plumbing nightmare (ask them the story). Another group put food away in our pantry, made sure out of date food was separated, and made bags to be given out tomorrow (ask them the story). The last group cleaned the sanctuary, rearranged worship bags for children, and just seemed to be busy beavers cleaning everything from windows to the play room (ask them the story)... The disciples of Bridge of Peace thank you for working with us in making this day of service so meaningful....
Please thank all your adult leaders especially Karla and Marie for coordination and support in pulling this wonderful day off. Lastly, thank you Pastor Sue for arranging our visit to the Islamic Center. My adults and youth were fascinated but most importantly one of my members, who is often targeted by Muslims in the community with derogatory and negative comments, left today feeling reaffirmed as a person of faith with "worth and value in God's eyes." She wants me to express her thanks to you, Pastor Sue, and to all of you for helping her realize that she has gifts and helping her see herself as someone who would be accepted and loved by people she does not know... Is this not what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wished all people to know and believe... we all have worth and value... we are all special... we can all achieve our dreams and that our differences may only be superficial (or skin deep) at times... Thank you for helping us to make his dream come true today... Please encourage anyone who has not been to Bridge of Peace to visit... Volunteer in our new homeless café...support our ministry and pantry but mostly come and see... Thank you for coming and seeing and being part of the body of Christ as we loved and served others this day... Peace to you all... Giselle C. Coutinho, Pastor Bridge of Peace, Camden NJ
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 Property, Learning, Social and Worship Ministry Council positions will be open at the end of our current 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. And Please Plan to come to our Annual Meeting on Feb 12th at 5pm to vote and support the new council and important church topics. THANK YOU!
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Fuller Center of the NJ Pines - News
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January 25, 2012 - (First) Monthly News Letter to our "Faith Partners"
First we want to thank everyone for their support of the Art Show and Sale; those who made donations and those who bought a picture or two, the people who helped setup and those who provided the food and drink.
Second, we need to answer the question who/what is the Fuller Center in the NJ Pines. We are a non-profit ministry that works to eliminate poverty housing by building and repairing homes for those in need. The Fuller Center's "Greater Blessing Program" allows residents in need to have their homes restored to a decent living condition, and to keep the cost of the repairs low by utilizing volunteers from the area and by obtaining donated materials. Homeowners work with the Fuller Center to help pay for materials not donated without having to obtain loans or paying any interest payments. Any re- payments received for these projects "pay forward" for future projects.
Our latest project was the replacement of a damaged, moss laden roof just off of Rt. 206 in Tabernacle. The project came as a result of the town hall meeting that was held at Lord of Life Church in the fall. Tabernacle Township Administrator Douglas Cramer met Fuller Center Executive Director Neil Brown at the meeting and forged a relationship. Doug told Neil about the plight of this resident and the group quickly began work to get the repairs completed.
"Members of Lord of Life Church, Marlton Methodist Church and the Tabernacle boy scouts gave two days of their time completing this project," said Merle Brown. "We just let the organizations know that we needed help and the volunteer came."
Students from Seneca High School have gotten involved with the Fuller Center Programs through the Student Builders Club. The students raise funds and work on projects that they have identified in conjunction with the Fuller Center. Currently the Seneca Student Builders are installing a wheel chair ramp for a young man in Tabernacle to enable him easier access to the road to get the school bus. The students have dug out the walk and will soon work to pave the site. Seneca High School junior Christina Tennar, involved with the student builders program said, "It felt great to help others in need and when you see some of the conditions you feel good about how lucky and blessed you are."
 This fall the Fuller Center is sponsoring the adult mission trip by providing an opportunity to travel to Georgia and build one new home and repair 30 others. Everyone is welcome to join in and have fun and do good works. More information will be provided as soon as it's available. Future projects will be announced in this column as soon as they are scheduled.
website: FullerCenterNewJerseyPines.com
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Wednesday Morning Mom's Bible Study
2012 Winter Session - 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.
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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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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 - Wednesdays at 10am
What great conversations and explorations we have as we share in our studies! And you're invited to join in! Join us this Wednesday, Feb. 1st as we take our second look at the Islamic faith. This is a wonderful way to more fully understand our muslim neighbors and their beliefs as well as take a look at our own. This week's study is followed by a new study on the book of Acts, written to give an accurate account of the birth and growth of the Christian church; the connecting link between Christ's life and the life of the church. It's quite a journey! Please know that you can join in anytime and everyone is always welcome!
Soup, Song, and Sacrament, Wed., Feb. 1st, 11:30
Stay after the Bible study or come for this special time of gathering around the tables for an intimate time of communion followed by a simple meal and conversation.
Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown, Mon, Feb. 6th, 1:30
More hands and hearts are always needed as we bring scripture and song together to share with our friends at the Lutheran Care. The more people we have, the more people we can bring to the chapel, and the more people we can touch with the love of Jesus! If you would like more information, please talk to Sue Dreisbach or email at sued@lordlife.us
Tundra Swan Tour- Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, carpooling from Leisuretowne at 12:15. 
We're off to Whitesbog Village for a special treat. We hope to catch a glimpse of the migrating Tundra Swans! The afternoon includes both an indoor and outdoor presentation featuring: migration, nesting, breeding, feeding, bird features, and a drive to swan habitats within the area of Whitesbog. Please sign up by February 6th so that we can make the appropriate van reservations.
PEP VALENTINE'S DAY MARDI GRAS-Thursday, February 16, Noon
It's more like Valentine's Day meets Shrove Tuesday or Fauschnaught Day! We're celebrating with Breakfast for Lunch! Wear your red and join in with the games, music, fabulous fellowship, and a special talk about Lent with Pastor Sue. Please sign up on the bulletin board, bring what you can, or help out with the cooking.
SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP! Thursday, June 14th
We'll be joining the YAHS from Prince of Peace as we journey to Lancaster. PA, for "Jonah." Here's the word about the show from Sight and Sound..."A new, completely immersive experience, Jonah promises to move you to laughter and tears. From the enormous whale swimming over your head to the thunderous effects of the powerful storm, and a mighty 30-foot-tall ship that breaks apart  right before your eyes, the story of Jonah will astound and captivate the young and young-at-heart alike." Sounds great! The cost will be $94-$100 each, depending on how full the bus is. The price includes transportation, an amazing family style lunch at Hershey Farms Restaurant, and the show. If you would like to reserve a spot, please sign up on the bulletin board, make out a check to Lord of Life with a $50 deposit by Feb. 5th, and place it in Sue Dreisbach's mailbox. Once the exact total is determined, the balance will be due on March 5th. It is important to get our reservations in as our seat assignments cannot be made until all funds are received.
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Service & Worship Updates
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KIDZ PRAIZE
Singing, hand chimes, movement, and Boomwhackers! What? Boomwhackers! Come and find out about these special musical instruments and how to play them starting this Sunday at 11:30. Kidz Praize invites all elementary aged kiddos to join together in praising God through music and movement...and Boomwhackers! We hope to see you after Sunday School!
Service Coordinators Meeting
We would like to invite all Worship Servant Coordinators to gather for discussion and organization on Monday, January 6th, at 7:00 pm. We'll be looking at where we have been and where we are going with regard to worship servant training, responsibilities, commitments, and more! Come and enjoy the fellowship of your fellow coordinators and look forward to how we can serve even more effectively in the new year. In case you're wondering, we have coordinators for altar guild, assisting ministers, audio/visual, communion assistants, greeters, lectors, nursery care, and ushers.
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African American Roots - Service Re-Scheduled
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For => Saturday, Feb 18 - 6pm at Lord of Life
Join us for a special worship service as we celebrate our African American Roots. We'll weave together liturgy from This Far by Faith, the Lutheran African American hymnal, gospel music and spirituals, and a special message from Pastor Louisa Groce. At the age of 81, Pastor Groce became the oldest person ever ordained by the ELCA. Now in her 90s, Pastor Groce will share her ministry with us on this special evening.
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INCOME TAXES PREPARED - FREE - The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, sponsors a FREE income tax preparation and e-filing service in Medford Lakes. Trained volunteers will be available every Tuesday morning from February 7, 2012 through April 17, 2012, 9:00AM until noon in Vaughan Hall, Tabernacle Road at Powhatan Trail, to assist taxpayers. Volunteers can prepare noncomplex federal and New Jersey income tax returns on computers for e-filing at no cost, New Jersey real estate tax rebate forms for 2011, review returns prepared by taxpayers, or consult on specific questions taxpayers may have. Taxpayers do not have to be senior citizens or AARP members to use this service. Appointments are not necessary.
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Library News!!
Have you visited our LOL faith based library lately? We have good news - 108 books and DVD's were checked out during 2011. A large number of those items were children's books and DVD's, however we also have a large selection for adults. We have books on -
Bible/Bible Reference, Theology, Devotion, Parenting, Grief/Death
Self Help, History, Teens also DVD's to choose from.
Come visit your library. We also have a library cart set up in the Narthex that is easy to access.
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Looking for a few more books! Thanks for the 40 hymnals that have been purchased... our goal is 75 so we can have enough for the church pews. The books ('the red book') are $22.50 each. If you'd like to purchase in honor or in memory of someone, please contact the church office!
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Lutheran Summer Music Program
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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 http://www.lutheranmusicprogram.org/ or discuss with Rick Krause at the church!
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THANK YOU!
From Saint Vincent De Paul & Walk 4 Water
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Dear Members & Staff of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 
The St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry of Holy Eucharist Church would like to thank: you
for your donation of paper products (Toilet Paper, Paper Towels & Tissues) to our pantry. Paper Products are something our pantry is always in need of because they go so fast.
Our food pantry has been in operation for 6 years. We service about 85 families a month in the
surrounding communities of Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle, Vincentown and Woodland
Township. The pantry is opened twice a week on Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00
Noon.
God Bless your Pastors and members of your congregation for your kindness & generosity in
"Helping Us Help Others.
Sincerely,
Joanne O'Brien, Food Pantry Manager, St. Vincent De Paul
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Dear Members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church,
Thank you so much for the role that you and Lord of Life has played in making this possible, you  guys have been an amazing support of Walk4Water and me personally, and I really appreciate it.
I am copying my friend, Sarah Van Putten, in this email. She is going to be helping to keep churches and other members of the faith community connected to our trek while we are gone. We definitely want to stay in contact with you all and hopefully come visit again when we return to the US. Our website is getting a major overhaul in the next few weeks, and as we depart, you will be able to track our progress via our GPS check-in's, blogs, pictures, and more through our main site at: www.walking4water.org. There will also be opportunities for people to send us videos, questions, comments, and interact with us as we go, so there should be some great ways to stay in touch. Sarah will also be helping to keep you guys updated and answer any questions you have.
Thank you again so much for all your support over the past few years, you guys have been great.
Please say hi to everyone for me, and take care!
- Amy Russell / Walk4Water
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 GRACE PLACE NEWS
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Coming Soon...International Week. That's right, Grace Place is going International! We are inviting anyone (parents or congregation) to host a country or be a travel guide on Feb. 23 & 24th. The children loved this so much last year, we decided to repeat it again. Each country represented is visited by a "tour group" of children. They have their passport stamped by that country, listen to the presenter tell about the details of that country, maybe do a craft, and sample food specific to that country. Each presentation takes about fifteen to twenty minutes and there are different countries each day. The travel guides lead each group from one country to another. A good time is had by all and the children learn so much. Presenters are responsible for setting up their country and talking about it with each group. You will only present one day. So if you would like to come join us, please sign up on the Grace Place bulletin board in the Narthex. Bon jour!
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 HELP Wanted!
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Where is God calling you to be and do?
USHERS and GREETERS and LECTORS always needed for all / any service! Please contact the office if you would like to do this occasionally.
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!
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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!
Maralee & John Perri (2/02), Kevin & Tina Steinhour (2/06),
Barbara & Ken Schwing (2/09), Donna & Ralph Schwab (2/11)
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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 Eleanor Fontaine (2/01), Lance Patterson (2/01), Dylan Parker (2/04),
Gail Celino (2/05), Christine Countess (2/05), Ron Venturi (2/05), Alexandra Miller (2/06),
Nancy Jervis (2/07), Zachary Aho (2/09), Malin Jasinski (2/09), Virginia Magowan (2/09),
John Welling (2/10), Nancy DiYenno (2/11), Carol Flood (2/11), Kyle Ogilvie (2/12)
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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!
Luke Pifer (2/2), Nancy Drew (2/2), Devon Moore (2/2), Anne-Marie Pifer (2/2), Joanne Thomas (2/3), Sean Kelly (2/4), Inger Haugland (2/4),
Robin Borkowski (2/4), Barbara Wagner (2/5), Nikki Humbert (2/5),
Raymond Rathjen (2/6), Stephen Jr. Bielec (2/6), Roland Kucklinca (2/6), Grant Julian (2/7), Virginia Magowan (2/7), Thomas Priester (2/7), Marian Chance (2/7), Mark Parker (2/9),
Sean Dayton (2/9), Joshua Lamb (2/10), Jimmy Sunbury (2/10), Kelley Romanuski (2/11),
Robert Donahue (2/11), Cheryl Harbora (2/11), Madeleine Sibert (2/12)
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Prayers of the Congregation
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Joe Bascio, Jerry Cantor, Larry Duffy, Lori Fox, the Haines family, Tom Hall, Lori Lamb, Barbara Lick, Dave Miller, Chase Mullarkey, James Mullarkey, Jim Mullarkey, Melissa Riches, Donna Schwab, Bob Thomas & Edie Wattson;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Baker/Stoll families on the death of Jan's father, Ken Stoll; and to the Swift family on the death of Chris.
JOYFUL EVENTS:Service of Installation of The Rev. John Mack at Redeemer, Jersey City, on Sunday, January 29.
BORN AGAIN THIS WEEKEND by Water and the Word is Kayla Grace Harris. We ask God's blessing on Kayla, her parents, Jill and William, and godparents. May the Lord strengthen all of us in our commitment as we nurture our newest child in Christian faith.
CONGRATULATIONS to Judy and Tony Bencivengo on the birth of their granddaughter, Abigail Grace, on 1/19-proud parents are Christine & Steve!
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Peter Fernandes, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, Joey Miller, Kevin Overcash, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Rich Stull, Ethan Wade, Dustin White, Daniel Wilson, Jacob Wilson & Arthur Zepnick; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world.
SPECIAL NEEDS: All persons living in continuing care communities (hope & peace of mind).
MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace Lutheran Church, Camden, and Christus Lutheran Academy.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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Monday (1/30)
7:00 pm - Executive Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Tuesday (1/31)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers Wednesday (2/1)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner
9:30 am - Mom's Study-"Knowing God's Word" - Women of Faith Study Guide
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-The Islamic Faith
11:30 am - Soup, Song, and Sacrament
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
6:00 pm - Worship Planning Meeting
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Study-"Knowing God's Word" - Women of Faith Study Guide
Thursday (2/2)
9:00 am - Keswick Community Hymn Sing & Luncheon
7:30 pm - Burlington County Mission Cluster Meeting, Willingboro
Friday (2/3) 6:45 pm - Team 3, 4, 5 - Super Valentine's Day Tailgate Party - don't miss the excitement!
7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting in FDC room #208
Saturday (2/4)
8:00 am - South Jersey Sound Chorus Retreat (FDC 208)
2:00 pm - Confirmation Chili-Cook-Off Event: At 2pm Confirmation Youth gathering with
youth from Bridge of Peace & St. Paul's to make chili. 5pm - chili cook-off begins!
6th, 7th & 8th grades will be 'competing' for the best chili. Open to ALL as the
voting begins.
6:00 pm - Godspell Jr. - Pinelands Players will be doing a production of Goodspell Jr.
as our service of worship - open to all!
Sunday (2/5) 5 Epiphany
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving and Sunday School
6:30 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry) at the Reichs' Home
Note: Deposits due this Sunday for Sight & Sounds's JONAH, Thu, Jun 14th event
Monday (2/6)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:30 pm - Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care in Moorestown
7:00 pm - Worship Coordinators' Meeting - Our volunteer coordinators are asked to
attend this meeting for planning purposes!
Tuesday (2/7)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
Wednesday (2/8)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 am - Mom's Study-"Knowing God's Word" - Women of Faith Study Guide
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-The Book of Acts
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study - "Knowing God's Word" - Women of Faith Study Guide
Thursday (2/9)
7:00 pm - Finance Team
Saturday (2/11)
6:00 pm - Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (2/12) 6 Epiphany
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
4:00 pm - Congregational Dinner
5:00 pm - Lord of Life Annual Meeting
Monday (2/13)
7:00 pm - Church Council Meeting
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events, Activities - - - -
Feb 12 - Annual Meeting - Feb 12 - please plan to attend this annual meeting where important church matters are discussed and voted upon. There will be a dinner at 4pm prior to the 5pm meeting. Please try to attend!
Feb 14 - 12:15pm - Tundra Swan Tour, Whitesbog: Open to all-please see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to attend!
Feb 21 - SHYM Shrove Tuesday Celebration at 6pm - Open to all senior high youth and friends. Please see Donna Yates with any questions.
Feb 22 - Confirmation Lenten Family Meal at 6:30pm - open to all confirmation youth and their famailes - join us as we celebrate a meal and fellowship and then gather for worship!
Feb 22 - ASH Wednesday Services - 7am, 12:15pm and 7:30pm at Lord of Life
Jun 14 - SIGHT & SOUND'S JONAH - Thur June 14 - Open to all-sign-up on board. Deadline to reserve your spot and place deposit: Sunday, February 5.
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
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Holy Humor... The Good Samaritan
A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class, "If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?" A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, "I think I'd throw up."
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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 faith is who we are.
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