Mar 12, 2012 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
L i f e L i n e s
 Reflections during LENT
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Thoughts in Print - by Pastor Sue A few years ago when I had LASIK surgery and could face the world without glasses for the first time since I was 9 years old, I treated myself to my first really good pair of sunglasses. I remember putting them on for the first time and walking outside on a bright sunny day and WOW everything looked wonderful! And the bronze coloring of the lenses gave everything a crisp appearance in a somewhat warmer color palette. I really loved those glasses... But I also know I was seeing things just a little differently than they really were. This week as I read the daily devotional I've been using during Lent I was greeted with these words: "It's hard, mostly impossible, to see the world the way God does. Caught up in our own lives, we see the world mostly from our own narrow points of view. Perhaps in these next few moments, however, you can get a glimpse of what the Creator sees, and hear the message that God has for all the world to understand." It is indeed impossible for us to see the world the way that God does. The first challenge is that we have a tendency to see only those things we want to see; we often turn away from things that bother or frighten us or even that tug at our heart or at our conscience. And then even those things we do see can sometimes seem to be "colored" somehow; made to look better or worse than they really are by our perspective or attitude in that moment. I think Lent challenges us each and every year to open our eyes and our hearts and our minds in new and different ways. To see the world, and particularly other people and their situations, from God's point of view. To learn from the example that Jesus gave us of what's important to God, what gets God's attention and therefore should be important to us. Have you found the time yet this Lent to search out what it is that God would have you see and hear and think about differently? To have your perspective challenged by the life and love of Christ? If not, I encourage you to make time. It's never too late to start, and I promise you won't be disappointed. And if you need ideas to help you, feel free to ask Pastor Jones or me. We're more than happy to offer some suggestions and to pray with and for you as you take your Lenten journey. Go on, give it a try, what can it hurt... = ) Peace, Pastor Sue 
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'WE ARE FAMILY' 6pm WEDNESDAYS IN LENT!
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Men's Breakfast-Wednesdays at 8am and Adult Bible Study - Wednesdays at 10am
As part of our Lenten discipline, we are reading through and reflecting upon the book of Mark.
How does Mark approach the life of Jesus? It's quite a journey! Please know that you can join in anytime and everyone is always welcome!
PEP Gathering-Coney Island Day, Thursday, March 15th, NoonWhat does Coney Island bring to mind? How about hot dogs, French fries, ice cream, midway games! They'll all be a part of our adventure! Come in your beachwear and your kid style heart!
Come for the food! Come for the fellowship! Come to celebrate our life in Christ in a unique way!
Helping Hands-Monday, March 26th, 1:00
Mark your calendars for our next sandwich making time for the clients of the Christian Caring Center! You can be a part of this ministry by purchasing meat or cheese, helping to make the sandwiches, delivering the sandwiches to the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills, or making a financial contribution for the purchase of supplies. We have a wonderful time of sharing while we're making and would love to have you join us!
Dinner at the Diner-Thursday, March 29th, 4:30, Red Lion Diner
Great food, fellowship, laughter, and devotions as we hang out together at the Red Lion Diner. All are welcome! Please sign up on the bulletin board.
Save the date! A Walk in the Park returns! Tuesday, April 10th, 1:00 Join us as we explore walking trails around the county. Our first will be in Medford as we walk along Rancocas Creek.
SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP! JONAH! Thursday, June 14th
We have our reservations, and we still have room for you if you would like to join in. The total for the trip will be $98 due at the time of any new reservations.
The price includes transportation, an amazing family style lunch at Hershey Farms Restaurant, and the show.
 Lutheran Care There is an ongoing need for nail polish, polish remover, cotton balls, construction paper, markers, and colored pencils. We will also accept gently used stuffed animals of any size. Small ones will be used for resident birthday bags, while the larger ones (the bigger the better) will be set aside as prizes for our June Day.
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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.
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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Don't Forget your Thrivent Choice!
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Help your favorite charities with Thrivent Choice Dollars! No cost to you!
Giving back makes an important impact in people's lives. Last year alone, Thrivent Financial provided more than $100 million to help congregations, communities and individuals in need. Members who own Thrivent Financial products help make this support possible.
Thrivent Choice lets you recommend where some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds go by directing Choice Dollars and by participating in Voting Events.
In 2011 Lord of Life Lutheran Church received over $4100 from this program, and in 2012 we have received over $2000 thanks to Thrivent and it's investors directing these 'choice dollars' to our congregation.
How are Choice Dollars Determined? Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars based on their: Insurance premiums; or Contract values; or Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership.
How Do I Direct My Designated Choice Dollars? Choose from Lutheran organizations nationwide, including your local congregation. It's easy! 1. Search for your preferred organization(s). (Lord of Life Lutheran Church is available)
2. Direct Choice Dollars online now or call 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and state "Thrivent Choice
Recurring Direction Want to automatically direct your 2012 designated Choice Dollars to the same organization? Set up a recurring direction. - Choice Dollars will be automatically directed to your recommended organization when the balance reaches $10 Choice Dollars or more. At year-end, the entire balance will be distributed, including balances of less than $10 Choice Dollars.
- The process remains in effect for 2012 unless you change or remove this option. You will receive a reminder email prior to funds being distributed.
- You may only set a recurring direction for one organization.
- This option is available for 2012 only.
Questions? Contact Thrivent or Bob Sunbury Phone: 609-678-0668 or email: bob.sunbury@thrivent.com
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 Music Update
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MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD
If you have a musical interest, it would be great having you participate in our Holy Week services! There are singing and instrumental opportunities in all of our worship services. Please see Sue Dreisbach or Rick Krause - e-mail him at 3rick@comcast.net
*Remember the words of St. Augustine: "Those who sing pray twice!"
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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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KIDZ PRAIZE!  We're ready! Kidz Praize will be playing the Boomwhackers this Sunday at 10:00 as they lead us in "This Little Light of Mine." Then Kidz Praize invites all elementary aged kiddos to join together in praising God through music, movement, and instruments! We're starting music for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter! It's great fun, and you can join us each Sunday at 11:30 in the sanctuary. We hope to see you after Sunday School!
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Senior High Youth Ministry
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SHYM MARCH LOCK-IN We are planning a Lock-In for our Senior High youth on March 30-31 from 7:30-7:30pm. Our theme for the Lock-In is the "Amazing Race", Destination EASTER. During our 24 hour time frame we will learn, serve, and celebrate together who we are in, through and with God. We will participate in a service project, enjoy fellowship and help to lead worship.
SHYM SUMMER MISSION TRIP - June 24-30, North Carolina
We will be traveling to North Carolina where Hurricane Irene did a great deal of damage last August. Our group will be helping to rebuild houses and help with ongoing clean-up efforts. The cost of this year's trip is $275 per person. The disaster rebuilder's organization we will be working with is called MECOR and was started by the North and South Carolina Methodist churches to help with the need of the folks in NC.
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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!Alfred & Alice Cole (3/16), April & Walt Pawlikowski (3/18), Sue & Bill Dreisbach (3/23), Annette & Michael Masly (3/25)
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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 4:4-5Samantha Fennimore (3/12), Sophia Fennimore (3/12), Cheryl Dennison (3/14), Michael Hennessy (3/14), Keith Williams (3/14), Caleb Pifer (3/15), Barbara Knapp (3/17), David Miller (3/17), Jimmy Sunbury (3/17), Joshua Lamb (3/18), Susan Ogilvie (3/18), Ivy Canonica (3/20), Robyn Curl (3/20), Andrew Lee (3/20), Lorraine Sander (3/21), Eileen Gemmell (3/24), Karl Bratty (3/25), Miranda Fennimore (3/25), Ann Heere (3/25)
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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!
Andrei Fennimore (3/12), Nathan Lamb (3/12), Nancy Cottingham (3/12), Chuck Mulhern (3/12), Andrew Oakley (3/12), Bill Schwab (3/13),
Madison Hess (3/14), William Wu (3/14), Tyler Troyano (3/14), Mike Chromeck (3/14),
Noah Pifer (3/14), Dan Eppolite (3/14), Jacob Hanley (3/15), Isabella Edwardsen (3/15),
Tyler Ebersberger (3/16), Rob Herb (3/16), Alyson Venturi (3/17), Joseph Adamson (3/17),
Jeff Spector (3/18), Cora Albinson (3/20), Kathryn Chromeck (3/20), Paul Safier (3/20),
Eric Rickershauser (3/20), Brooke Steinhour (3/22), Patty DeAngelis (3/22), Seth Kagan (3/23), Stephanie Dennison (3/23), Brendon Parker (3/24), Brooke Parker (3/24), Bill Schmidt (3/24), Alan Dennison, Jr. (3/25)
SORRY! We Missed These Three Birthdays in our Last Newsletter!
Fran Jones (2/27), Ryan Kulina (2/28), Candice Buchler (2/28) Hope you had a great day anyhow!
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Prayers of the Congregation
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Tony Bencivengo, Claire Bielec, Blackman Family, Rick Bocchino, Fred Braithwood, Madeline Braithwood, Ruth Byrd, Howard Dodson, Lucy Dunn, the Fawley family, Lori Fox, Janice Glick, Jackson Groeller, Barb Holt, David Hopely, Walt Hultz, Pat Janulewicz, the Keller family, Bill Lohman, Millie Long, Virginia Magowan, Dorothea & William Marshall, Dave Miller, Jim Molnar, Jim Morgante, Jim Mullarkey, Nancy Newburger, Maralee Perri, Jennifer & Scott Thompson, the Toscano family, Randy & Sarah Wetzel & Rolf Young;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to the Guthridge Family on the death of their son Jim; and to Nancy Savoy on the death of her daughter Lauren.
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: Members of our Vision Teams as they help our congregation discern God's will for the future.
MISSION PARTNERS: Pilgrim Journey Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, and South Jersey Food Bank of Pennsauken.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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Monday (3/12)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday (3/13)
open Wednesday (3/14)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner-The Gospel of Mark
9:30 am - Mom's Study-"Knowing God's Word" - Women of Faith Study Guide
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-The Gospel of Mark
6:00 - 7:30 pm - WE ARE FAMILY LENT
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (3/15)
12:00 pm - PEP Coney Island Day
(Pastor David Jones' Day off)
Friday (3/16)
4:30 pm - Girl Scout Movie Night (FDC 208 & 218 & Fellowship Hall)
(Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
Saturday (3/17)
2:00 pm - Eagle Scout Court of Honor
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (3/18) 4 Lent
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving (PP&T) with Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
11:30 am - Kidz Praize Practice
1:00 pm - American Power Boat Ass'n Meeting (FDC 208)
2:30 pm - We Are Family Event at Big League Dreams in Medford - We've reserved
the entire wiffle ball park for an afternoon of family fun. Everyone is invited
-cost is $5 per person or $20 max/family
Monday (3/19)
(open)
Tuesday (3/20)
(open)
Wednesday (3/21)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast-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 Gospel of Mark
6:00 pm - SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
6:00 - 7:30 pm - WE ARE FAMILY LENT!
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (3/22)
(Pastor David Jones' Day off)
Friday (3/23)
7:00 pm - Troop 23953 meeting in FDC Rm 208
All Day - Inputs for Lifelines! Email to 'lordlife.news@gmail.com'
(Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
Saturday (3/24)
6:00 pm - Service of Hope and Healing with Holy Communion
Sunday (3/25) 5 LENT
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
11:30 am - Kidz Praize Practice
12:00 pm - SHYM Mission Trip - 1st Training Session
Monday (3/26)
1:00 am - Helping Hands
4:00 pm - Staff Meeting
6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Jun 14 - Thu - SIGHT & SOUND'S JONAH
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
ANYTIME: GRACE PLACE Preschool accepting applications. Click here for more information
NOTE: MARCH CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE NARTHEX BULLETIN BOARD!
ALSO: 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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Thanks to Thrivent for Sponsoring this Newsletter!
Thanks to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 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 or services Phone: 609-678-0668 bob.sunbury@thrivent.com
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Holy Humor... Noah Fishing?
A Sunday school teacher asked, "Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark ?" "No," replied Johnny. "How could he, with just two worms."
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 Pastor David Jones Rev_Jones@lordlife.us1 Winchester Court 609-268-0262 (office) Tabernacle, NJ 08088 609-268-3470 (fax) |
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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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