Nov 15, 2012 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts in Print - from Pastor Sue
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A great many of you have expressed concern for members of our congregation who may have been directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy as well as a desire to support the on-going relief efforts along the shore so I wanted to take this opportunity to bring all of you up to speed on the latest and greatest information available.
First of all, I'm pleased to report that we've been communicating with members of the congregation who have properties on or near the shore. For the most part they seem to have fared relatively well. There are some who have suffered water and wind damage to their properties, and we're continuing to be in communication with those folks to provide support as we know more about their specific situations. We'll let you know how you can help where help may be needed in the near future.
As for the larger relief effort along the shore and elsewhere, there are a number of opportunities that have been identified. Most agencies are communicating that right now the greatest need is actually monetary donations and food, cleaning, and personal care necessities. There are also a few volunteer opportunities that we can share as well. The following information is the latest and greatest I have.
However you decide to help support the hurricane relief efforts - THANK YOU! And please remember to keep all those impacted and those who are supporting them in your prayers!
For Monetary Donations (These are listed alphabetically and not by any implied priority.):
For Material Donations:
We will be collecting donations here at the church in support of the Lutheran Disaster Response effort. Items collected will be coordinated with LSMNJ for delivery. Most needed items are as follows:
- Bottled water, Boxed or Powdered Milk
- Personal Care Items - Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap (bar or body), Comb & Brush, Mouthwash, Washcloths, Hand Towels, Deodorant, Disposable Razors, Hand Sanitizer
- Cleaning Supplies - Work Gloves, Disinfectant Wipes, Sponges, Scrub brushes, Scouring pads, Dish soap, Household Cleaner, Disposable Cleaning Towels, Laundry Detergent, Heavy-duty Trash Bags
Please bring any of these items that you wish to donate to the church and place them in the designated area in the Fellowship Hall.
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For Volunteer Opportunities:
More general information can be found at:
http://www.nj211.org/images/HurricaneSandy/VolunteerDonateNow.pdf
And some additional info from Penny Miller:
- The Bucket Brigades (Stafford, Waretown, Tuckerton, N. Ocean County, etc)
- Bucket Brigades carry on the tradition that the UMCOR started. These buckets provide vital, initial supplies to victims of natural disasters. Each 5-gallon bucket includes (among other things) antiseptic cleaner, scrubbing utensils, heavy-duty trash bags, workgloves, dust masks and towels. The buckets are assembled and distributed by volunteers. Talk about a hands-on ministry! There are bucket brigades all over the Jersey Shore that need supplies and volunteers to assemble and deliver buckets. All of the brigades have Facebook pages, that's their main POC.
For more on bucket brigades:
http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies
http://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/news/story/stafford-bucket-brigade-charging-in-to-help-with-sandys-cleanup/919357
- The Stafford Storm Relief Center
The Stafford Storm Relief Center opened as a necessary central location for donations and distribution to the people of the Jersey Shore. The township used its former municipal building as a base. It is located at 775 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin. The center is the hub of activity. They disperse volunteer squads to do house cleanups throughout the area, they provide meals, they provide clothing, they provide hot coffee and counseling. They are collecting cleaning supplies, non-perishable food, manual labor, blankets, heaters, etc. They need volunteers to sort, work in the field, cook meals and organize. They distribute supplies to other relief centers and bucket brigades. They work 1:1 with the people and provide not only necessary relief but emotional support. More about the storm relief center:
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More Hurricane Sandy Info
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Hello Supporting Churches & Members: Thu Nov 8, 2012
Debbie McIlhenny and I visited the Red Cross Shelter at BCC today for about 30 minutes. Our hearts were broken at the number of people and the stories we heard of devastation. However, the Red Cross volunteers kept telling us how all the people are staying strong and taking everything in stride. I believe that is answer to all our prayers. The R.C. volunteers told me that their most urgent need is cell phones with minutes. Most of the people have used up all their minutes on their free Government phones and can not communicate with family, landlords, out of County Welfare Boards, etc. Anyone wishing to gift such a phone, can purchase one at Radio Shack, Wal Mart, etc. The R.C. stressed NOT to bring in these donations to the shelter and start a panic, since everyone needs the phones and minutes. They would also like to have healthy snacks like apples, bananas, & grapes. Donors can bring the fruit to the shelter, but donations of cell phones or minutes cards should be brought to the church office or Christian Caring Center. Thank you for your continued prayers and support and for putting this in your bulletins or if we are to late for this week for making an announcement. Abiding Him, Christian Caring Center Website: http://www.caringcenternj.org/ Madelyn P.O. Box 385 609-893-0700 fax 609-893-1880 Pemberton, NJ 08068
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3D Sunday Nights - Dessert, Devotions, and Discovery!
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 Continuing our new study opportunity "Dessert, Devotions, and Discovery!" The idea is to have an open study on Sunday evenings where we can come together to share some refreshments and be spiritually refreshed as well. We'll be starting this new study with a potpourri of sorts so that we can get an idea of what people are looking for. The four dates and topics for November are:
- Nov 18 - A Reluctant Prophet Named Jonah - A more traditional bible study featuring Jonah, a Big Fish, and animals in sack cloth and ashes. Don't miss it!
- Nov 25 - Unplug the Christmas Machine
Please prayerfully consider joining us for one or more of these opportunities on Sunday evenings. We look forward to seeing you and to get your ideas of where we can go next with this somewhat more flexible approach to study that allows folks to come and go and to pick and choose while being fed by God's word. (no 3D glasses required!)
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THANK YOU
Thanks to all the folks who made goodies for our brunch on Sunday, November 4th - many people stayed and enjoyed the food, fellowship and slide show that was put together by Bill Dreisbach. Also a thanks goes out to the girls that helped in the kitchen. It definitely was Gods Hands at Work!!! [And great coordination by Barb Wagner! - Editor]
Thanks to our Lutheran Care angels for all of their special care in helping the residents to share in our program, Sounds of Joy!
Thanks to all of our property helpers for taking care of the lawn, leaves, lights, trash, recycling, and a myriad of other things that help to maintain our building inside and out!
HELP WANTED:
There are many positions open at LOL where we could use your help. We are in need of more people for Altar Care (setting up the communion), we need folks to help serve communion, and also we are in need of more lectors and assisting ministers. These are needed at all 3 services ..... if you feel you can help in any of these positions or you would like more information regarding any of them please get in touch with Barbara Wagner, 609-859-0404 or call the church office. Please pray about where you can serve our Lord at Lord of Life.
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Stewardship Update - EOS inputs lagging
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 PLEASE return the EOS (Estimate of Sharing - GREEN card) as soon as possible, or fill out the online EOS from a link below OR www.lordlife.us. Even if you can't make a commitment at this time we need your estimate do begin financial planning for 2013. We had 78% returns in 2010, we are hoping for 100% returns this year (hope springs eternal!). It is easy to do, easy to access this year with the online form (one member did it from his smartphone), and only takes a minute to do! Please prayerfully consider your support of our ministries, and make an effort to return this card, or you can fill it out online (on from the church website at www.lordlife.us). We also have a web link for the time & talent survey, so we can find opportunities for you to share your gifts with others. For those who would like to use the automatic 'simply giving' process, a link is also available on the web. We need returns from all members of their estimates of sharing (even if you can't make a commitment at this time we need that info back). We hope with the sample of the Learning / Serving / Celebrating videos shown each week you will see how our gifts are changing lives and serving God.
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Fall "Stories to Tell, Gifts to Share" Videos
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 This fall members of our congregation have given witness in the "Stories to Tell, Gifts to Share" videos. If you have missed any of the Stewardship Videos on 'SERVING', 'LEARNING' or 'CELEBRATING' they are all available on YouTube at the links below.
Thanks again to all helping with these witnesses to our faith, both 'on camera' and off!
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Womens Ministries
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Nov 18 - Thanksgiving bags for Christian Caring Center are due at the church by Nov 18th. Thank you all for donating food!!
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Nov 26 - Men and Women's Ministries dinner - Nov. 26th at 6 PM. Location to follow.
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Dec. 4th - Traveling to Bridge of Peace to serve them a Christmas Dinner. If you can help donate food or money, the sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. We are looking for hams, trays of macaroni and cheese, and cake. If you can donate money please make the check out to Betty Mastrillo and place in Box #195. Thank you!!
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Weekend of Dec. 8 & 9 - Cookie/Bake sale - The money will go to replace the Emergency Fund. Asking all Men and Women who have the time and can bake to please donate cookies and cakes. If you cannot bring the baked goods to church I will gladly pick them up from you. My phone # is 609-410-0162.
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Dec. 13th - Christmas Gathering! 6 PM Being held at the church, appetizers and dessert. Sign up sheet will be on the bulletin board. Also, we will be having the $5.00 ornament exchange if you want to participate. Also, I will be looking for some women to help with the set up and clean up.
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COMING SOON - the Christmas Giving Tree!!! All presents will be due at the church no later than Dec. 16th by 11:00 AM
Potato Bags for sale! Buy one already!
We still have a few potato bags left - if interested please contact Barbara Wagner at 859-0404 or call the church office. They make great Christmas gifts and Christmas isn't that far away. The bags are wonderful for cooking baked potatoes, rolls, corn on the cob - anything you can think of and it's all done in the microwave. Everyone that has one loves them. And they will benefit the great cause of Haiti relief!
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Thanksgiving Dinner Project
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 Are you starting to think about how you'll be celebrating Thanksgiving this year? What food you'll serve, who will be sitting around your table, what your many blessings are? Well, how about adding the folks served by the Christian Caring Center to your ponderings. Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Project will be coming to a close this weekend. The needs are for: turkey gift certificates from Acme, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and fruit, instant mashed potatoes, juices in plastic containers, dessert mixes like cakes and brownies, and canned frosting.
Buy as many of the items on the list as you feel called, then drop them off in the church entryway by ==> Sunday, Nov. 18th <==. What better way to give thanks than to share what we have with others! Thanks to everyone who has contributed already!
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 The tree is up and decorated with tags! We know it's a bit early for a Christmas tree, but this one is very special! It's our annual Giving Tree project for the children of families served through the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. There are 300 opportunities to provide children of all ages with something special for Christmas. Please place the unwrapped items you purchase, along with the tag, under the tree by Sunday, December 20th.
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As we get closer to the holidays, the list of items needed at Lutheran Care grows. The Auxiliary will have their Holiday Shoppe for the residents where they may pick gifts for family members at no charge. Needed are gently used, small gift items such as jewelry, toys, perfume, make-up, scarves, hair accessories, wallets, etc. Also needed are gift bags, tissue paper, and tape for wrapping the gifts-also at no charge. Always needed are soft dolls and doll clothes for the Alzheimer's unit, nail polish and remover, Christmas cards, note pads, and 2013 calendars.
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New Life Choir is beginning to prepare for the Advent and Christmas seasons. If you would like to join us, please see Rick Krause as soon as possible. We would LOVE to have you sing with us!!
Christmas Worship --If anyone is interested in offering their vocal or instrumental talents at any of the Christmas worship services, please see Sue Dreisbach or Rick Krause as soon as possible.
Kids Praize (ages 4-9) meet after the 10 AM worship. We sing, play hand chimes, and sometimes use "boom wackers"! We invite all children to come and participate! We'll be sharing our first piece, "Sing and Rejoice," on Sunday, November 18th, at the 10:00 service. Please meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 to rehearse before the service.
Thanksgiving Eve Service, Wednesday, Nov. 21st, 7 pm God is the source of all of our blessings, so we want to take time to acknowledge those gifts by lifting up our hearts and voices in praise and thanksgiving to God. Betsy Carpenter, Peter Edwardsen, and Pastor David will all be sharing in exploring the theme, "Stories to Tell, Gifts to Share."
Youth Praise Team-Sunday, Nov. 18th, 11:30am
That's right, we're looking to join our youth singers and musicians together to add their musical gifts to our worship services. We'll get together after the 10:00 service, toss some things around, and then check out some music!
Lutheran Music Program - Next summer at the campus of Luther College in Decorah, IA (Jun 23 to Jul 21, 2013) the 32nd Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival has fostered the gifts of young musicians in an international, faith-based community centered in music, worship, and the foundational liturgies and hymnody of the church. Attendees will experience spiritual and musical growth as they deepen their understanding of church music. For more info, please contact Rick Krause or check out www.lutheransummermusic.org
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Dinner at the Diner, Tuesday, Nov 20th, 4:30, Shamong Diner
Join us for wonderful food, fellowship, and devotions! All are welcome! Please sign up on the bulletin board so we know how many seats to save!
Helping Hands, Monday, Nov. 26th, 12:30
Calling all hands who would like to make sandwiches! We're meeting in the Fellowship Hall to provide this special food for people who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. You can also help by donating meat and/or cheese, or by making a donation to cover the cost of the supplies. Have a great time of fellowship as we help those in need.
Jersey Sound Chorus Christmas Concert and Luncheon, Saturday, Dec. 1st
We're looking forward to enjoying "Saving Christmas" featuring this local chapter of the Sweet Adelines that includes our own Nancy Curl. Also featured will be Top Shelf, a Men's Barbershop Quartet. We'll start off at Charlie Browns for lunch and then hop on over to BCIT on Woodlane Road for the performance. Please sign up on the bulletin board so that we can reserve our tickets.
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 Calling all book lovers. Come join us for stimulating discussions, fellowship and of course, dessert! Monthly meetings are generally the 4th Tuesday of each month. Our next group adjourns November 27th, 7 to 9 pm at the church. The topic will be "Founding Gardeners" by Andrea Wulf. Need a ride? Please leave a message in the church office. Founding Gardeners is a lively look at the importance of gardening in the lives of our presidents and how they reinvented a system of agriculture geared toward the needs of our developing country.
Book selections for subsequent months are as follows:
- December - "Christmas Memory", by Truman Capote, is the tender story of a seven- year-old and his elderly cousin.
- January - Is our classic selection, "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper
- February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer, is a charming historical fiction novel, set in both London and Guernsey at the end of WWII.
- March - "Under the Banner of Heaven: a story of violent faith", by Jon Krakauer, explores the world of Mormon fundamentalism.
- April - "Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake", by Anna Zuindlen, is a humorous memoir celebrating marriage, faith, girlfriends, and more.
- May - "Seabiscuit: an American legend", by the talented writer Laura Hillenbrand, is our book-made-into-movie selection. It recounts the story of the famous race horse that captivated the hearts of Americans during the depression
- June - "This I Remember" is the superb autobiography by Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Prayers of the Congregation
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING & STRENGTH: the Bencivengo family, Gwen Carter, Cindy DiGaetano, Michael Fruit, Brenda Fryland, Jackson Groeller, the Hughes family, Kelsey Hull, Barbara Hunter, Marie Kilgallen, Clara & Don Seislove, Jim Swartz & Alice Wiswesser, as well as all those who have been affected and those who will continue to face challenges by Hurricane Sandy;
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are extended to Diane Hoffman and family on the death of her mother, Floretta Hoffman; and to the O'Neal family on the death of Shirley.
CONGRATULATIONS to Laura Harper & Greg Evans as we celebrate their wedding this weekend! We wish them continued blessings in their married life together; AND to Mary & Andy Roppoli on the birth of their granddaughter, Zoey Marie Roppoli, on November 6;
BORN AGAIN THIS WEEKEND by Water and the Word is Massimo Salvatore DeCristofaro. We ask God's blessing on Massimo, his parents, Tracy & Giancarlo, 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, Michael Fallon, Nick Ferry, Kyle Hatcher, Dan Humbert, Rob Jones, Joey Miller, Kevin Overcash, Jeremy Pifer, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Rich Stull, Crissy Tindall, 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: All those who are physically or mentally challenged (courage to live a full life);
MISSION PARTNERS: Elect Saints Lutheran Church, Hamilton, and St. Vincent DePaul of Medford and Tabernacle.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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Thursday (11/15)
12:00 pm - PEP (People Enjoying People!) Giving Tree Luncheon
(Pastor David Jones day off)
Friday (11/16)
(Pastor Sue Jones day off)
Saturday (11/17)
3:00 pm - Harper/Evans Wedding @ LOL
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (11/18) "25 Pentecost"
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving (PP&T), Sunday School & DeCristofaro Baptism
11:30 am - Kidz Praize
11:30 am - Sr. High Breakfast
11:30 am - Youth Praise
6:30 pm - 3D Sundays! Weekly evening study opportunity for men and women of all ages!
topic: A Reluctant Prophet Named Jonah
Monday (11/19)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
Tuesday (11/20)
11:00 am - Grace Place Thanksgiving Feast
4:30 pm - Dinner at the Diner-Shamong Diner
Wednesday (11/21)
9:30 am - Mom's Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
7:00 pm - Thanksgiving Eve Service (with Choir)
Thursday (11/22) - Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Office closed / Grace Place closed
Friday (11/23)
(Grace Place Closed) (Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (11/25) "Christ the King"
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving & Sunday School
11:30 am - Kidz Praize & Youth Praize
6:30 pm - 3D Sundays "Whose Birthday is it Anyway?"
Monday (11/26)
12:30 pm - "Helping Hands" - Open to all, making sandwiches for CCC - donations needed!
6:00 pm - Men's & Women's Ministry Dinner at David's Fortune Cookie
-speakers Chris and Nick Kulina
7:30 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Tuesday (11/27)
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship
Wednesday (11/28) 8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner 9:30 am - Mom's Study 10:00 am - Adult Bible Study 1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers 6:00 pm - Senior High Youth Gathering 7:30 pm - Women's Study 7:30 pm - New Life Choir - all are welcome! Thursday (11/29) (Pastor Dave day off)
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Dec 1 - 9am - 2pm - Parent's Day Out - Annual event sponsored by our confirmation & Senior High Youth ministries with donations benefiting our spirit of the Holiday's project. Please signup on the bulletin board.
Dec 2 - 11:30 am - Greening of the Church. Open to all as we ready our church to celebrate our Savior's birth. Light lunch available.
Dec 2 - 4:30 pm - Advent Adventure! Meeting at Fellowship Community church in Mt. Laurel to share in its live nativity experience. If you need a ride please contact the office.
Dec 4 - 5:00 pm - Women's Ministry Dinner @ Bridge of Peace
Dec 6 - 9:00 am - Keswick Community Hymn Sing
("Christmas Homecoming")
Dec 13 - 6:00 pm - Women's Ministry Christmas Party (Fellowship Hall)
Dec 17 - 6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner
Dec 20 - 12:00 pm - PEP Christmas Dinner
Dec 20 - 6:30 pm - Grace Place Christmas Program
Dec 24 - Christmas Services - 2pm, 4pm, 8pm, 10pm
Dec 27 - Senior High New York City Trip
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
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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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