Sep 20, 2012 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts In Print - by Pastor Sue...
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Let me begin by sharing some quotes I recently came across:
- "I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." - Mother Teresa
- "Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge." - Eckhart Tolle
- "How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb? None. Lutherans don't believe in change." - Unknown
Change is inevitable and it can often be difficult. Especially when change takes place in areas of our lives that we thought were under control or safe. The reality of our human nature is that we prefer change when it takes place in everyone and everything else and in people or things that more directly impact us. And change in the church can be especially hard when there are changes in people and programs that are near and dear to our hearts. Lord of Life has been undergoing changes in the last several years; changes in staff as well as in programs, people have moved away while others have joined... And we've just spent our 25th anniversary year in conversation and prayer about what new changes may await.
This process is fraught with growing pains because each and every one of us will view these changes differently and with varying degrees of comfort. While we will embrace some there will be others that make us uncomfortable and the measure of who we are as a community is in how we deal with it all. Do we respond like those Lutherans trying to change a light bulb, or with prayer and conversation as transformed people of faith who recognize that God may just be doing something new and wonderful and challenging in and through us as those quotes from Mother Teresa and Eckhard Tolle suggest.
As we live into our Vision, and the inevitable changes that come with it, I pray we'll do it together with care and patience and conversation and especially prayer, knowing that some of those changes will be easier for some of us than others. In a recent sermon I talked about this very challenge: "We need to be able to fully accept that when we live in relationship, things will not always go our way, and that there can be more than one idea of "right"... especially when it comes to what's best for the community as a whole, always remembering that the community is not "whole" without all of us."
I know I have been deeply changed since becoming a pastor and coming on board at Lord of Life. God has rearranged the way I see myself and others and the world around me in ways that have been both exciting and painful. But I am living into it. And I am learning to embrace the idea that who I am as a pastor and a person is a work in progress. God's work in progress. As are all of us here at Lord of Life. So in closing I offer one last quote about change. It's a prayer actually. You might be familiar with it. It is my prayer for all of us today.
Peace - Pastor Sue
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Amen. --Reinhold Niebuhr
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Solar electric update: At the special congregation meeting Sep 9th the congregation approved by 2/3 to 1/3 the addition of solar panels to our church. We are now working with the leasing company and solar panel installer on this project. Roof quotes have all been received, and the best value bidder will be engaged shortly. We will keep you updated on this project as it progresses. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been emailed and available in the narthex and also on-line in the 'LifeLines' section of our website at www.lordlife.us
Please send any questions or comments to finance@lordlife.us
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- A Great Big Thank You! to all of the folks who helped with our Sunday School children in the Fellowship Hall during the recent congregational meeting. Fun and song were the order of the day as Kim Mattson with some help from Nicole Sander as well as Peyton and Rowen Christianson led us in singing and moving to some of our Vacation Bible School music and Jill Glossner got us making things fly with a parachute - including an elephant believe it or not!
- Women's Ministry - You shoulda been there! What a great time was had by all Tuesday evening at Tarantella's when 20 of the women of Lord of Life got together for food and fellowship. All of us were VERY grateful that we had our food before some storms hit and threatened to put us all in the dark. But it was a great turnout and great fun. Thank you for all of you who came for the evening. Betty Mastrillo is working on an email list for ladies of all ages interested in being kept up to date on Women's Ministry events so if you'd like to be added to this list please contact Betty or Pastor Sue.
- Women's Retreat at Camp Crossroads October 19-21 - If you're interested in participating in this event please call the church office and leave a message for Pastor Sue or see the bulletin board in the Narthex for additional information. There is an on-line sign up and if we register as a group we can make sure we're roomed together for the weekend. Accommodations are 2 persons per room with bathrooms/showers in each room with all meals provided. Cost is $160 per person.
- Thank You For Your Kindness and Faithful Prayers For Me! - A letter...
Dear Fran, Care Note Ministers, and Lord of Life Lutheran faith community,
I am so blest and overwhelmed by your sensitive and caring concern for me during this challenging illness. The most painful things for me right now are the transfusions I need every 2 weeks. I wish my body were making more red cells but that is not the case yet! I want you to know that I am with many other people suffering much more than I am and while I am there I send all of your prayers and join them with my own for their healing and God's loving presence.
I am still waiting to hear from the team (stem cell transplant) about further details when I begin the process. Please pray for my patience and endurance and especially for the donor and in thanksgiving for all people who generously donate blood. It is truly a humbling journey for me. God Bless you in all you are doing. -Vickie Travaline
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COME JOIN - the Adult Bible Study Group on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM for our fall study on the Old Testament. We'll be taking a birds eye view of the OT over several weeks. The schedule is listed below. New folks are always welcome... and you can start any time! REALLY!
- Sept. 12 - General introduction - Overview of the OT Books, Timeline, People, Places
- Sept. 19 - Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy)
- Sept. 26 - Historical Books (Joshua through Esther)
- Oct. 3 - Historical Books cont.
- Oct. 10 - Wisdom Books (Job through Song of Solomon)
- Oct. 17 - Prophets (Isaiah through Malachi)
- Oct. 24 - Prophets cont.
- Oct. 31 - Apocrypha - if people are interested
- Nov. 7 - OT Review and outstanding questions
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Sunday School / Confirmation Benevolence Update!
Sunday School Offering - Beginning next weekend, September 23rd, we will begin our offerings for Sunday School by supporting the Seneca and Shawnee food pantries with breakfast items. Please have your children bring in any of the following items on Sundays through the rest of the months of September and October:
- Cereal
- Instant Oatmeal
- Pop Tarts
- Breakfast Bars (Granola, Special-K, etc.)
- Powdered or Boxed Milk
There will be a place provided for items to be left in the FDC next to the main doorway. EVERYONE IN THE CONGREGATION IS WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EFFORT. Thank you for your support! Coming in November and December - Sock-It-To-Poverty! to benefit the Christian Caring Center in Brown's Mills.
Senior High Youth Ministry-WELCOME Ashley Vorwerk - Who will begin working with our Senior High youth this week. Please keep Ashley and our young people in your prayers as they begin this new year of learning, celebrating, and service! (Ashley's photo is on our web www.lordlife.us)
Sunday School-Thanks Nancy Hicks, Tracy Sander, and Bettyjane Watkins for serving as Sunday School Coordinators handling a variety of up front and behind the scenes activities in support of our program.
Thanks to the generosity of our children and their families, we were able to share $107.20 with ELCA World Hunger. Thank you!
Calling All Men of Faith!
It's a new program year at LOL and time for men to gather once again on Wednesday mornings at the Red Lion Diner (Intersection of Routes 206 and 70 in Southampton). We meet from 8AM to 9 AM in our own area in the rear of the diner. We order off the breakfast menu and then share time in fellowship and faithful conversation. Even if you haven't joined us before, please don't hesitate to join us NOW! If you have any questions about the MFB (Men's Fellowship Breakfast) just call me (609-707-6575) or E-mail me (Rev_Jones @lordlife.us). Looking forward to seeing you whenever you're able to join us!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor Jones
Thank You! To who ever gave stamps for the "Card Care Ministry" we are very appreciative! We know it puts a smile on their faces and a light in their heart. And makes us feel good also!
- The Card Care Ministry
To Dave Miller and Kirsten and Harry Granfors for hosting, all who brought food, helped to set up and clean up for our PEP End of Good Ole Summertime Luncheon. Everyone always pitches in to make these luncheons special!
To all of our dressmakers for the little girls of Haiti!
To all of our lawnmowers throughout the summer!
Volunteer Chaplain Aides are needed at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly. Openings for trained lay visitors every day of the week. Following a training and orientation process, an Aide may donate 2 to 4 hours each week to visit patients, offering them friendship and spiritual comfort. The 16 hour training course will be offered at Virtua Center for Learning, 1200 Howard Blvd, Mt. Laurel on Mon Oct 29 and Wed Oct 31 from 8-4pm (with continental breakfast at 7:30am). If you want to find out if volunteering is for you before signing up for the course, please phone for an info package with course details & process of volunteering in the hospital. Please phone Chaplain Wendy Boer at 609-267-0700 ext: 43281 or email your name/address to wboer@virtua.org.
Did You Know... That prior issues of the LifeLines are available at our website www.lordlife.us? Also we have a page on Facebook? Feel free to point anyone there who needs to see the great work going on in the Ministries of our church!
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New Life Choir is meeting on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Please consider joining our group--even if just for a Sunday!
"Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." --Martin Luther
Reminder: A Partner in Worship Event On Sat, Nov 17, Gordon Lathrop and Gail Ramshaw at Reformation Lutheran Church, West Long Branch, for a Partners in Worship event. Starts at 1pm and concludes with Eucharist at 5pm. Dr. Lathrop is preaching & presiding.
The theme is "The ELW: Its Mission, Our Mission" and will explore the remarkable characteristics of the "cranberry book" and how our worship moves us to mission for the sake of the Gospel and the good of the world. Event is free and open to all but space is limited. To register in advance, or for more information, call 732-229-9180.
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Oct 2nd (Tue) we will be serving dinner at Bridge of Peace at 6:00 PM. We will be serving salad, cornbread, chili and a dessert. If you can help out with any of these please email me at mastrillo@verizon.net or call me at 609-410-0162. Also I am looking for some volunteers to go and help serve and clean up.
Oct 19-21 (Fri-Sun) - Women's Retreat at Crossroads Retreat and Camp Center. Cost is 160.00 which you can pay when you get there. It will start approx. 5:30 pm on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday. You can pick up the forms to register at the church or see Pastor Sue.
Thanks! Betty M.
Potato Bags for sale!
Women's ECLA Convention - Sept. 21st, St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Moorestown. All forms were due Sept. 5th. Pastor Sue doing Bible Study. Women's Retreat - Oct. 19th - 21st. Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. More info. to come. Women's and Men's Dinner - November 26th. Place and time to come. Women's Christmas Party - December 13th 6:00 PM, being held at the church. Appetizers and desserts, along with a $5.00 ornament exchange.
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NEW TRIP!!! The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times at the Franklin Institute, Thurs. Oct. 11
Sign up now to visit this special exhibit presenting one of the most comprehensive collections of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized, featuring a total of twenty scrolls, displayed ten at a time, including the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible and four never-before-seen scrolls. With more than 600 items on display, visitors will experience firsthand the traditions, beliefs and iconic objects from everyday life, more than 2000 years ago.We'll carpool at 9:30, experience the exhibit and any other parts of the institute, have lunch, and head back before rush hour! The cost is $30 which includes admission and parking. Please sign up and pay by Sunday, Sept. 30th, so that we can reserve our entrance time.  Helping Hands, Monday, Sept. 24th, 12:30
What is it? It's an opportunity to provide food for people in need. Each month, we gather to make sandwiches for people who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. You can help! You can help monetarily by designating Helping Hands on a donation envelope and placing it in Sue Dreisbach's office mailbox, and/or donate lunch meat or cheese, and/or come and join in with the actual sandwich making! All hands are always welcome!
Dinner at the Diner, Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 4:30
We're taking a little different approach this month as we head out to the Sonic Drive-In on Rt. 38 in Hainesport! Roller skating waiters and waitresses, malt shop type food, fun, and fellowship are all on the menu! We'll eat at tables under the carport.
A Walk in the Park-Palmyra Cove Nature Park
What a beautiful day we had as we walked the trails and stepped out on the beaches of this special Burlington County park. From spotting wild turkeys in the woods, getting up close and personal as a fawn fed on the greens along the path, to resting by a beaver lodge, we had a wonderful glimpse of God's natural beauty laid out before us and God's spiritual beauty as we shared together in fellowship there. Join us next month on October 15th for another adventure!
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We held the confirmation Orientation and Family Meal Sep 16 with a good turnout for this 3 year study for confirmation. Save the Date for our Rosh Hashanah Retreat on September 26th, our first learning session on September 30th, and Sunday School helper training also on September 30th. If you have a child in 6th, 7th or 8th grade and haven't been getting my emails, please email me (marie@lordlife.us). Thanks! Marie
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 Mark your calendars! The main fundraiser for Lutheran Care's Auxiliary is going to be an October Fest dinner on Sat Oct 13. Tickets $12.00 for adults & $6.00 for children. The menu is pork, bratwurst, hot dogs, sauerkraut, applesauce, mashed potatoes, string beans, rolls, and homemade cakes for dessert. Call Carol at 609-654-4077 for tickets.
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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! Kris & Jack Gordon (9/21), Lauren & Richard Blum (9/24),
Steve & Kathy Edgerton (9/24), Anita & Paul Rickershauser (9/24),
Christian & Lindsey Nardi (9/25), Christopher & Kristen Sarlo (9/25),
Leslie & Michael Romanuski (9/27), Bob & Denise Sunbury (9/27), Dan & Donna Favilla (9/28),
Al & Carol Flood (9/29), Seth & Melinda Kagan (9/29), Barbara & Bob Urban (9/29),
John & Jeanne Storm (9/30), Rich & Laurie Jennings (10/3), David & Jean Audus (10/4),
Dennis & Donna Yates (10/4)
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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
Nicholas Molnar (9/21), Joanne Rogers (9/21), Linda Hall (9/25),
Angela Lee (9/25), Erin Smith (9/24), Nancy Johnson (9/26), Timothy Bell (9/26),
Christina Sunbury (9/26), Colby Welusz (9/26), Matthew Lario (9/27), Daniel Leonetti, II (9/27),
Julie Horner (9/28), Jean Audus (9/29), Morgan Hanley (9/30), Gianna DeAngelis (10/2),
Kim Grantner (10/3), Zachary Evans (10/4)
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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!
George Stroup (9/21), Mary Reighn (9/21), Danielle Romanuski (9/21),
Donna Roemer (9/23), Emily Rudderow (9/24), Billy Rudderow (9/24),
Bruce (Jr.) Kirschbaum (9/24), Leslie Wright (9/25), Alison Roemer (9/25), Jesse Kagan (9/26),
Linda Schultheis (9/27), Gloria Brosious (9/27), Allyson Beckett (9/27), Jack Welling (9/27),
Doug Heinold (9/29), Merlana Mottershead (9/29), Melissa Evans (9/30), Kaylynn Schwab (10/1), Christopher Sarlo (10/1), Brian Roemer (10/1), Vivian Hollenbeck (10/2), Isabel Hankins (10/2),
Julia (Judy) Bencivengo (10/4), Elizabeth Blair (10/4), Anja Strobl (10/4), Grant Christianson (10/4)
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Prayers of the Congregation
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: Candice Buchler, Marian Chance, Pat Corsini, Cameron Dauria, Helen DeMarinis, Cindy DiGaetano, Tony Dullos, Elle, Howard Gabel, Jill Heinold, Kelsey Hull, Nancy Jervis, Johnny, Caroline Krause, Bob Larsen, Ken McClure, Merle Pietz, Desiree Reich, Larry Reich, Vickie Travalene, Dot Walker, Carolyn Walzek & Gracie Weber.
CONGRATULATIONS to Liz Edgerton & Jay Brudowsky as we celebrate their wedding this week! We wish them continued blessings in their married life together.
BORN AGAIN THIS WEEKEND by Water and the Word is Miles Robert Cranmer. We ask God's blessing on Miles, his parents, Emily and Paul, 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, Nick Ferry, Kyle Hatcher, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, Joey Miller, Kevin Overcash, Jeremy Pifer, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Rich Stull, Ethan Wade, John Williams, Daniel Wilson, Jacob Wilson, Tyson Wood & Arthur Zepnick; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world;
SPECIAL NEEDS: The hungry and homeless (faith and renewed hope);
MISSION PARTNERS: Elect Saints Lutheran Church, Hamilton, and Christian Caring Center of Browns Mills.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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= = = = = = Sep - Oct 2 0 1 2 = = = = = = 
Thursday (9/20) 12:00 pm - PEP "End of Good Ole Summertime Luncheon"
(Pastor David Jones day off)
Friday (9/21)
4:30 pm - Edgerton/Brudowsky Wedding
7:05 pm - Men's Ministry Sponsored Camden Riversharks Game
(Pastor Sue Jones day off)
Saturday (9/22)
9:00 am -"We Walk by Faith" - NJ Women of ELCA Convention -
meet at St. Matthew in Moorestown
6:00 pm - Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (9/23)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving (PP&T) with Holy Communion
& Sunday School
11:30 am - Confirmation Faithful Conversations
11:30 am - Cranmer Baptism
12:30 pm - Blessing & Dedication of new St. Vincent dePaul Thrift Store, Medford
Monday (9/24)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:00 pm - Helping Hands
6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner at Ott's
7:30 pm - Eagle Scout Court of Honor Rehearsal
Tuesday (9/25)
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday (9/26)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast @ Red Lion Diner
8:30 am - Confirmation Retreat
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
4:30 pm - Dinner at the Diner @ Sonic Drive-In, Rt. 38, Hainesport
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday (9/27)
(Pastor David Jones' Day off)
Friday (9/28)
(Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
4:45 pm - Urban Wedding Renewal with Holy Communion
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving and Summer Sunday School
and Confirmation Learning Session
11:30 pm - Sunday School Helper Training
2:30 pm - Eagle Scout Court of Honor & Reception for Nathan Leach
Monday (10/1)
1:30 pm - Lutheran Care Visit - open to all! See Sue Dreisbach for info.
Tuesday (10/2)
Wednesday (10/3)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion
9:30 am - Mom's Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
11:30 am - Soup, Song & Sacrament - Open to all as we gather for good food & fellowship!
6:00 pm - Senior High Youth Gathering
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:30 pm - Women's Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (10/4)
9:00 am - Keswick Community Hymn Sing
7:30 pm - Finance Team
(Pastor David Jones Day off)
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Oct 13 - Sat - 7:30pm - "Paths through Portugal" Pastor Sue & Pastor Giselle will be sharing info from their recent trip - open to all!
Oct 15 - Mon - 1pm - A Walk In The Park - join us as we explore God's natural creation - see Sue Dreisbach for info.
Oct 18 - Thu - noon - Harvest Luncheon - Pastor Sue & Pastor Giselle will discuss their Portugal trip with us - see Sue Dreisbach for info.
Oct 19-21 - Fri-Sun - Women's Retreat at Cross Roads Camp - Open to all women, but limited to first 50 who sign up! See Betty Mastrillo for more info.
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
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Dear Pastor, Who does God pray to? Is there a God for God? Sincerely, Christopher. Age 9, Titusville
Dear Pastor, Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. Carla. Age 10, Salina
Dear Pastor, I liked your sermon on Sunday. Especially when it was finished. Ralph, Age 11, Akron
Dear Pastor, How does God know the good people from the bad people? Do you tell Him or does He read about it in the newspapers? Sincerely, Marie. Age 9, Lewiston
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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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