May 29, 2012 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Brothers and Sisters...
At our last congregational council meeting in May, we approved the Vision Team's recommendation for a new Purpose Statement, Guiding Principles and Strategic Directions for Lord of Life. We believe that everything we do in the near future can be filtered through this faithful lens as we take actions that help us more consistently and fully love God and our neighbor. Our new Purpose Statement is as follows...
"Lord of Life is a welcoming community of forgiven people proclaiming the perfect love of Jesus Christ!"
Throughout the process of "envisioning", our congregation has sought to be biblically-based, Christ-centered and graciously-focused. I thought it might prove helpful in this article to draw some connections between holy scripture and our new mission statement. All of the biblical references are reflections of how the early church described its mission as an emerging Christian community.
Lord of Life - Saint Paul writes, "So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory." Colossians 3:1-4 (NRSV) is a Welcoming Community - Saint Paul writes, "Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." Romans 15:7 (NRSV)
of Forgiven People - Saint Paul writes, "Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:31-32 (NRSV)
Proclaiming - Saint Peter writes, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." 1 Peter 2:9 (NRSV)
the Perfect Love - Saint John writes, "Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us." 1 John 4: 11-12 (NRSV)
of Jesus Christ - Saint Paul writes, "Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11 (NRSV)
Sisters and brothers, it is one thing to have a vision for ministry and that is good! But even better is our willingness to allow the Spirit of God to empower us for ministry on our faith journey together. Then God will get the glory and we will truly be at our best!
Your Brother in CHRIST,
Pastor David Jones
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Dear Lord of Life Congregation,
Thank you so much for your more than generous gift card to ShopRite. It will surely come in handy. I am so deeply moved by the outpouring of support we have received and continue to be humbled by it. Thank you again and please continue praying for us at this difficult time.
Sincerely, The Swift Family
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SUNDAY SCHOOL:
As another school year rapidly draws to a close the congregation wishes to thank our Sunday School staff for their wonderful and tireless work with our young people. Thanks to Denise Sunbury for helping to coordinate the program, to Marie Lamb for her administrative support, and to all our dedicated and gifted teachers: Tammy Miller, Joyce Harper, Judy Burgo, Eileen Gemmel, Becky Christianson, Denise Sunbury, Diane Maurer, Doreen Bourbon, Anita Rickershauer, Scott Glossner, Renee Thomas, Stacey & Steve Varano, Christina Fennimore, Jill Glossner, Melissa Evans, and Terri John
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Summer Sunday School this year will be a one room experience with some really good material. If you are interested in teaching or helping with the program please contact Denise Sunbury or Pastor Sue through the church office for more information.
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Wednesday Morning Mom's Bible Study
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Continues in May - Wed at 9:30am!
Wednesday morning Mom's Bible Study, Spring Session meets from 9:30 until 11:30am. Childcare is available! We are reading and discussing "God is in the Laundry Room" by Susan Senechal. Join us for the last 2 sessions on May 30th and June 6th.
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 Adult Bible Study - Wed at 10am
Our journey continues through the book of Acts. Join us for our last 3 sessions on May 30th and June 6th and 13th. We're having some wonderful discussions as we travel through the book of Acts. Come learn, explore, and share more and more about our faith.
Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care-Monday, June 4th, 1:30
Your help would be greatly appreciated as we share God's love through Word and song with our friends at Lutheran Care. We need people to bring the residents to the Chapel, help them with their hymnals, and offer a warm touch and joyous smile to brighten everyone's day! This month, the Celebration Ringers will be leading us in some of favorite hymns. Please let Sue know if you need a ride.
A Walk in the Park-Smithville Park, June 5th, 1:30
Come join us as we enjoy God's natural world as we walk the lake trail at Smithville. We'll be walking on hard pack ground as well as wooden walkways. Take off at a brisk pace or meander along slowly taking in the sights. Either way, we'll enjoy being immersed in God's creation. There is always a steady arm to hold onto if you need help.
America's Keswick Community Hymn Sing and Luncheon, Thursday, June 7th
This month's theme is the music of Bill and Gloria Gaither. Please contact Sue by June 1st to reserve a seat for this special time of worship, reflection, song, and fellowship!
Sight and Sound trip to Jonah! Thursday, June 14th
The time is almost here for our trek to Lancaster! We'll take off at 8 am, pick up our friends at Prince of Peace, then head out for a special lunch at Hershey Farms followed by an amazing presentation of the story of Jonah. Be prepared to be amazed!
Save the dates!
PEP Picnic at Freedom Park, Thursday, June 21st, Noon Helping Hands, Monday, June 25th, 1:00 Ocean Professional Theatre Company presents John Davidson in Man of LaMancha, Thursday, June 28th.
 Lutheran Care Things are picking up speed as the Auxiliary plans for June Day (June 9th 10-3). Mark that date on your calendar as a day of fun, games, and food. Lord of Life has been asked to provide two plain cakes for that day for the Strawberry/Ice Cream Booth. If you can help, please contact Carol at 609-654-4077.
There is always something in the Lutheran Care (LC) box. Thank you all for your help. The staff and residents at LC appreciate your generosity. Always being accepted are: greeting cards (the free ones that you get in the mail), nail polish and remover, cardigan sweaters (used as bed jackets), and stuffed animals of all sizes (small are used in birthday bags, large are used at June Day).
PEP/YAHS Luncheon Review What a nice afternoon we spent with our friends from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Marlton. Good food and conversation were first on the menu. A special program about the training of seeing eye dogs followed. What a dedicated group of people who raise these dogs and then give them up to be trained for those in need. And what special puppies we met as well!
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Solar Screening Event - Jun 24 : 8am thru 2pm at LOL!
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 Join us before or after services on Sunday Jun 24 for a Solar Screening event at Lord of Life! This free assessment will look at your property (via satellite) along with other factors to determine whether you could qualify for an installation.
This event is also open to the public, and is hosted by GreenFaith, a faith-based organization for environmental issues.
No pre-sign-up necessary - just visit for a few minutes!
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VBS is coming this summer to a church near you!
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 VBS (or Vacation Bible School) will be coming soon to Lord of Life Church! Registration forms and more information are available at this link: (http://home.comcast.net/~lordlife/VBS_2012.htm). The theme will be RENEW - "Grow in Faith. Have Fun. Change the World." The dates are July 30th thru August 3rd, 2012. For children age 3 through entering 5th grade in September - two sessions offered daily. Check out the website for more information - click on the link above!
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Need Saturday Night 6 pm service people to run projection - Can you Help ?
We are still looking for another person to advance the slides at the 6pm service (so Alan isn't over scheduled) - training is available. If you can help occasionally (like once per month or so if we get a few people) please contact Bill Dreisbach or email to lordlife.news@gmail.com. Thanks to Alan R. for supporting this so far!
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An offering is first of all an act of worship
Ever been at the receiving end of help by a modern day good Samaritan? Someone who helped you when in trouble or who saved your life? Your gratitude to that person is genuine and you want to 'pay back'. God did the same through Jesus Christ. We didn't deserve his rescue mission. An offering is not payback - it is gratitude! It is an act of worship, for our God is worthy of our praise and honor through our gifts of time, talents, and treasures.
Stewardship Team Needed
We still have the council stewardship position open, and are looking for volunteers to support our year round emphasis and the fall campaign. If interested please contact Pastor Dave. Thanks!
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Notice on CHANGE to your LifeLines Subscription!
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 Starting in June the LifeLines we will be changing our service provider from 'Constant Contact' to 'Vertical Response' which will save the church much needed funds for our ministries. The email will start to come from "Lord_of_Life_Lutheran_Church@mail.vresp.com" instead of this "LordLife.News@gmail.com" and will look a bit different from this current newsletter, but will continue to have relevant info about the Church and its ministries! Here is a link to help ensure you get each and every issue by adding to your 'Safe Sender List' on your email program. http://tinyurl.com/78xdo5t Let us know if you have any problems!
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Senior High Youth Ministry
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SHYM SUMMER MISSION TRIP - June 24-30, North Carolina -- The time is almost here! 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. It's not too late to make a Miles to NC donation to help with the costs for transportation of the group. A huge thank you to all who helped with the Car Wash/Bake Sale/Rummage Sale!
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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!
Robyn & Kevin Curl (5/29), Jamie & Dale Millere (5/29), Mary & Mark Goehring (5/30), Rick & Ruth Osman (5/30), George & Kari Troyano (5/30),
Michelle & Erik Cummings (6/1), Nancy & George Johnson (6/1),
Sue & Dan Eppolite (6/2), Ramona & Cliff Dehoff (6/6),
Tracey & Jeff Gibboni (6/6), Charlene & Lee Jennings (6/7), Mary & Norman Reighn (6/7),
Christopher & Christene Willitts (6/7), Jim & Nancy Cottingham (6/10)
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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
Jason Fennimore (5/29), Christian Nardi (5/29), Erich Watson (5/29),
Graham Watson (5/30), Devon Lamb (5/31), Logan Masly (5/31), Lyndsey Millere (5/31),
Eric Biehn (5/31), Madison Hess (6/1), Susan Kagan (6/1), Lindsay King (6/1),
Mary-Jo Miserendino (6/1), Tom Hall (6/2), Gitta Watson (6/2), Dan Eppolite (6/3),
William Leonetti (6/3), Diane Maurer (6/3), Dennis Yates (6/3), Colleen Welling (6/5),
Kaitlyn Heinrich (6/6), Alan Dennison, Jr. (6/7), Kristen Parsons (6/7), Joseph Vincent Steff III (6/8),
Douglas Ogilvie (6/9), JJ Storm (6/10), Brianna Vacca (6/10), Kyle Vacca (6/10), Sean Vacca (6/10)
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Wishing a Happy Birthday !
You were born a child of God - celebrate this day and all days in the life God has given to you!
Kristen Parsons (5/29), Jonathan Lupnacca (5/31), George Troyano (5/31), Elizabeth Bruner (5/31), Chris Radomicki (5/31),
Susan Kagan (6/1), Jennifer Schultz (6/1), Nancy DeAngelis (6/2),
Missy Edgerton (6/2), Donna Rudderow (6/2), Patrick Fennimore (6/3),
Jim Ebersberger (6/3), Joshua Ryan Willitts (6/5), Doris Miller (6/5), Lorraine Sander (6/6),
Lisa Spector (6/6), Fred Braithwood (6/6), Janine Yannessa (6/6), Kevin Fennimore (6/6),
Gene Ingrao (6/6), Helena Humphreys (6/6), Jamie Shea (6/6), Darlene Mulhern (6/6),
Alan Rehberger (6/6), Kerinne Bratty (6/7), Shannon Magrann (6/7), Gianna DeAngelis (6/8),
Joshua Allen (6/8), McKinley Bauman (6/8), Max Bethke (6/9), Dave Curl (6/9),
Benjamin Schwing (6/10), Kelly Rinck (6/10)
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Prayers of the Congregation
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Prayers of the Congregation
PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Frances Bencivengo, Rose Bennett, Fran Bubeck, Marian Chance, the Evans family, Lori Fox, Bob Huhn, Pat Janulewicz, the Knapp/Young families, the Lewis family, Joe Morea, Conner Mullarkey, Bishop Roy Riley, James Robinette, Frank Rodden & Dorothy Ross.
CONGRATULATIONSto Kim Starr and Rich Patrizi, as we celebrate their wedding this weekend! We wish them continued blessings in their married life together.
BORN AGAIN THIS WEEKENDby Water and the Word is Pierce Thomas Humbert. We ask God's blessing on Pierce, his parents, Nikki and Dan, and godparents. May the Lord strengthen all of us in our commitment as we nurture our newest child in Christian faith.
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Peter Fernandes, Kyle Hatcher, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, Joey Miller, Kevin Overcash, Jeremy Pifer, 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 suffering from drug dependency (strength in healing).
MISSION PARTNERS:Messiah Lutheran Church, Dennis Township, and Urban Promise of Camden.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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= = = = = = MAY - JUNE 2 0 1 2 = = = = = = 
Monday (5/28)
(Office Closed) - Have a Blessed Memorial Day!
Tuesday (5/29)
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
6:30 pm - Confirmation Service Practice (8th Grade Only)
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting Wednesday (5/30)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner
9:30 am - Mom's Study- "God is in the Laundry Room"
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study-The book of Acts
6:00 pm - SHYM
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Practice - new singers welcome!
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday (5/31)
(Pastor David Jones' Day off)
Friday (6/1)
8:15 am - NJ Synod Assembly, College of NJ, Ewing
6:00 pm - Fuller Center Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
(Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
Saturday (6/2)
7:30 am - Fuller Center Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
9:15 am - NJ Synod Assembly, College of NJ, Ewing
5:30 pm - Valesey/Pernat Wedding, Fairmount Park
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (6/3)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving (PP&T) & Sunday School
11:30 am - Confirmation Service
Monday (6/4)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting LOL
1:30 pm - Lutheran Care Visit - open to all, see Sue Dreisbach if you can help!
6:00 pm - Men's & Women's Fellowship Dinner - meeting at PJ's - signup on bulletin board
Tuesday (6/5)
1:30 pm - A Walk in the Park' at Smithville - please join us as we explore
God's natural creation - see Sue Dreisbach with questions.
6:00 pm - Jr. High Mission Trip Dinner & Training - We'll be serving God's people
in Lancaster, PA, from July 15-18. If you'd like to participate, please plan
to attend-see Donna Yates with any questions.
Wednesday (6/6)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Red Lion Diner
9:30 am - Mom's Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study - the book of Acts
6:00 pm - SHYM at PJ's
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Practice
Thursday (6/7)
9:00 am - Keswick Community Hymn Sing - see Sue Dreisbach if you'd like to attend
7:30 pm - Finance Team
(Pastor Jone's Day off)
10am-3pm - Lutheran Care June Day Celebration - more info posted on the board!
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
11:00 am - Bridge of Peace Fifth Anniversary Service: Sunday, June 10, 11 AM.
Open to all! More info posted on board.
11:30 am - VBS Youth Helper Training / Luncheon - if you can help please plan to attend!
Monday (6/11)
7:00 pm - LOL Church Council Meeting
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Jun 14 - Thu - SIGHT & SOUND's JONAH
Jun 17 - Sun - Father's Day Breakfast - We will be gathering for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall following the 8:30 and 10am services. Please see Rick Osman for more info.
Jun 21 - Thu @ noon - PEP Picnic - gathering at Freedom Park for our annual event. If you need a ride or have questions call Sue Dreisbach!
Jun 24 - Sun - GreenFaith Solar Home Screening Event @ LOL (8am - 2pm)
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
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Holy Humor...
The following are actual questions written to pastors from children across the world.
Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister.
Yours sincerely, Arnold. Age 8
Dear Pastor, Please say in your sermon that Peter Peterson has been a good boy all week.
I am Peter Peterson. Sincerely, Pete. Age 9
Dear Pastor, My father should be a minister. Every day he gives us a sermon about something. Robert Anderson, age 11
Dear Pastor, I'm sorry I can't leave more money in the plate, but my father didn't give me a raise in my allowance. Could you have a sermon about a raise in my allowance?
Love, Patty. Age 10
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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 Purpose: Lord of Life is a welcoming community of forgiven people proclaiming the perfect love of Jesus Christ!
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