Jan 10, 2013 Lord of Life Lutheran Church  
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From the Desk of Pastor Dave
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Brothers and Sisters...
On the last weekend of 2012, Renee and I took the opportuity to worship with our Methodist sisters and brothers at Hope UM church in Voorhees, New Jersey. This congregation is only several years younger than Lord of Life and is one of the more dynamic mainline Protestant churches in South Jersey. They have a clear commitment to sharing the gospel with their community and they are not afraid to "step out in faith" in creative ways (the Thursday after we worshiped with them they initiated a "drive-thru prayer ministry" out of a closed bank that they had purchased near their property).
The message at worship the morning we attended was focused on Godly resolutions for the year 2013. Three questions were raised for us by the preacher: "Where are you?...Where are you going?...How are you going to get there?". His words of challenge and encouragement raised an awareness that each one of us needs to regularly ask these three questions and then respond with faithful answers and action!
Perhaps it's time that we pray more often than ever before...or participate in a bible study or small group opportunity..or find ways to worship more frequently and invite others to join us...or serve as a volunteer in church or community...or share our financial resources more generously...or change our priorities and goals to more intentionally and gracefully reflect our faith!
There's a brand new year ahead for each one of us. And even if we don't know what the future holds...we do know who holds the future in divine hands. It's the God who creates, saves and sustains us...whose LOVE comes down in the midst of every day of our life...who is best known to us as JESUS who is the Christ.
Have a Blessed New Year!
Your brother in Christ, Pastor David Jones
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IT'S Sock Time - Please remember to return your filled socks for the Sunday School Sock-it-to-Poverty effort ASAP! And thank you!
KITCHEN CONFUSION - For some time now there's been some confusion concerning how the stove in the kitchen adjacent to the Fellowship Hall may be used until we upgrade the equipment and install a vented hood. Hopefully this will help! - It is fine to bake or warm in the oven or to boil or warm on the stove top. However, frying on the stove top, broiling in the oven, or anything else that has the potential to allow oil or grease to spatter is not allowed. Please feel free to contact the church office if you need any additional information. We'll update the status on the kitchen as soon as the required work is completed.
Until then, HAPPY BOILING!
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| Editor's Notes - This is the first 2013 issue of the LifeLines, which is planned to be published about every 2 weeks during the year. Feel free to invite those interested in our ministries to a subscription. And please send inputs or photos to 'lifelines.news@gmail.com'. Thanks for your support! |
Beatitudes from the 6th grade Confirmation class
During one of the 6th grade Confirmation classes, we learned about the Beatitudes. In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12), Jesus challenged his listeners to have different, very different, attitudes from those their society valued. We created our own translation using modern and easy to understand words.
- You are blessed if you think about things other than your needs and you think about God.
- You are blessed if you deeply care about others.
- You are blessed if you don't brag.
- Be nice to people because they will be nice to you. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- People without evil hearts go to heaven.
- People who are lovers not fighters are children of God.
- God blesses do gooders so they become angels.
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!! We will be traveling to Bridge of Peace on February 5th and having a Super Bowl Party. We will be serving all kinds of appetizers and dessert and playing some games involving nerf footballs. If anyone can donate appetizers (any kind will do), or fruit please let me know. We had a couple requests of Spinach dip in pumpernickle bread, chicken fingers and chicken wings. The kids are happy with any type of food so anything you can help us out with would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate money, please make the check out to Betty Mastrillo so I can cash the check and buy what is needed. Thanking you all in advance for you help.
ALSO There will be a Steering Committee meeting this month. As soon as I get a date I will let you know. Thanks everyone!!!!
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 The Finance Team is seeking a couple of people to add the team. If you can balance a checkbook, you qualify ! The team meets once a month in the evening, but twice in January. If you are interested, talk to Bill Reich or send an email to finance @lordlife.us .
Tellers Needed If you'd like to help count the church's weekly offerings once a month, please see Ed Harding or call the church office. Thank you! There are other 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, greeters, 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.Also - help also welcomed at a service of your choosing to help run the Audio/Video system! Contact Bill at 'dreisbac@gmail.com' or at the church office! |
Good News... Challenging News...
Your church ended the 2012 calendar year "in the black" for the first time since 2006. Income exceeded expenses by $2,208.10 in 2012. Thank you for your generosity! However, we only had about 1/2 of the members returning the EOS (Estimate of Sharing) inputs for 2013, and we will have to use that information for planning of our ministries this year. Please note the form may be entered / updated anytime during the year (link at www.lordlife.us) as well as the other inputs below:
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We had a wonderful turnout of over 300 presents for children this year, and the Christian Caring Center was able to distribute these gifts from our church. Thank you for everyone who took a tag, purchased a gift, and brought it to the church for these children to enjoy the holidays!
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Many thanks for all of the "goodies" that I continue to find in the L.C. box. Your little acts of kindness mean so much to the residents of the home. Since they are on limited or no income, little things such as calendars, note pads, useable greeting cards, nail polish, stuffed animals, etc. mean a lot to them.
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A great big THANK YOU to all who shared their gifts to make our Advent and Christmas season  services such wonderful times of worship. THANK YOU to the Celebration Ringers, God Rods, Instrumentalists, Kidz Praize, New Life Choir, Sunday School Teachers, Sunday School Music Leaders, Tech Team, Vocalists, Worship Servants, Worship Space Team, and Youth Praise!
Youth Praise-Sunday, January 27th
Calling all middle school through college age youth and young adults who would like to share their musical gifts through Youth Praise. Stop after church or Confirmation class and pick up music that we'll be working on in February. Have any ideas of what you'd like to sing or play? See Sue Dreisbach or Rick Krause.
The Luther College Nordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national and international acclaim as a premier collegiate choral ensemble in the United States. Following the 57-year tenure of Weston Noble, Nordic is currently under the direction of Dr. Allen Hightower, named director of choral activities at Luther College in 2010.
Nordic Choir has toured extensively throughout the United States, performing in countless churches, schools, and concert halls, including Lincoln Center, New York; Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.; Orchestra Hall, Chicago; Orchestra Hall and the Historic State Theatre, Minneapolis; the Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, Minn.; Walt Disney concert Hall and the Crystal Cathedral, Los Angeles; and the Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City.
Saturday, January 19, 2013 / 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
415 East Athens Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
Tickets: $15 - www.luthertickets.com or 1-800-4-LUTHER
ELW Renewing Worship: A Partner in Worship Event
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Sat Jan 26 1pm - 4pm
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Reformation Lutheran Church - West Long Branch
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Join Gordon Lathrop and Gail Ramshaw at Reformation Lutheran Church, West Long Branch, for a Partners in Worship event. 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.
*NOTE: This event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy!
A Tale of Two Cities...
Write YOURSELF into the story with the Lutheran Youth Choir for the second Festival of American Vocal Music, July 17-31, 2013 at Mansfeld Castle in Luther's boyhood town of Mansfeld, Germany! The Lutheran Youth Choir of North America offers high school and returning college students the opportunity to:
- Perform with German and American young people who love American music
- Come together to experience the joy of rehearsing and performing music to the glory of God
- Go forth to spread the good news of God's love in Christ through music, word and deed
- Build strong, faith-based relationships among participants and with Lutheran congregations
- Tour significant Luther and Bach heritage sites
- "Flash Sing" in the capital city of Berlin!
For information and an application, please see Rick Krause or go to www.lutheranyouthchoir.org
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PEP WINTER WONDERLAND BRUNCH, Thursday, Jan. 17th, Noon 
Come in from the cold and share in a hearty brunch! Swedish pancakes, waffles, sausage and bacon, fresh fruit, and more will be on the menu! Special devotions and fellowship will surely follow! Please sign up on the bulletin board and don't hesitate to let us know if you need a ride. We have drivers eager to get you to the church.
DINNER AT THE DINER, Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, 4:30, Red Lion Diner
Join us for wonderful food, fellowship, and devotions. All are welcome, and bring a friend as well!
HELPING HANDS, Monday, Jan. 28th, 12:30
Calling all hands and hearts who would like to help in making sandwiches for those who are served by the Christian Caring Center. You can help by making sandwiches, donating some meat or cheese, making a financial contribution, or any combination of those! We have a great time of fellowship as well. All are welcome!
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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 meets on Jan 22nd, 7 to 9 pm at the church. Need a ride? Please leave a message in the church office.
Upcoming Schedule 2013:
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- 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: Steve Corcoran, Leann Costello, Thomas Dauria, Elle, Marion Hyland, Johnny K., Barbara Knapp, Peter Knapp, Vince Krinsavage, Elvira Kronyak, Chris Kulina, Steve Lambaro, Don Moyer, Gregory O'Connell, the Rynex Family & Bob Thomas, 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 the Allen Family on the death of Stacy's grandfather, Alfred Thomas; to the Chromeck Family on the death of Mike's uncle, Pete Mina; to the Clark Family on the death of their daughter, Donna Hodges; to Madelyn Mears-Sheldon on the death of her husband Rick; and to the Wick Family on the death of Toni.
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: CJ Albrecht, Grant Christianson, Tommy Cksekellich, Matthew Cuviello, Joe Delgado, Michael Fallon, Nick Ferry, Kyle Hatcher, Dan Humbert, Gene Ingrao, Rob Jones, Joey Miller, Kevin Overcash, Jeremy Pifer, Tommy Riches, Kenny Shugars, Brian Smith, Rich Stull, Crissy Tindall, Ethan Wade, Paul Wiles, John Williams, Daniel Wilson, Jacob Wilson, Tyson Wood & Arthur Zepnick; as well as people in all areas of conflict around the world and those recovering from conflict;
SPECIAL NEEDS: All those seeking employment (hope & confidence);
MISSION PARTNERS: Elect Saints Lutheran Church, Hamilton, and Children's Fresh Air Home of North Wildwood.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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= = = = = = Jan '13 = = = = = = 
Thursday (1/10)
2:30 pm - Blood Drive at the Church!
7:30 pm - Finance Team
(Pastor David Jones day off)
Friday (1/11)
7:00 pm - Troop 23953 (FDC 208)
(Pastor Sue Jones day off)
Saturday (1/12)
8:00 am - South Jersey Chorus
6:00 pm - Baptism of Jesus Service of Word and Prayer
Sunday (1/13)
8:30 am - Baptism of Jesus Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Baptism of Jesus Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion,
Sunday School & Confirmation Learning Session
Monday (1/14)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
Wednesday (1/16)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
4:30 pm - Scout Cleaning / Grace Place
6:00 pm - Sr. High Gathering
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday (1/17)
12:00 pm - PEP Winter Wonderland Brunch
(Pastor David Jones' Day off)
Friday (1/18)
(Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, Thanksgiving with Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
Monday (1/21) (Martin Lutheran King, Jr. Day)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Confirmation Retreat - Open to all Confirmands! Meeting here and traveling
to Beth Tikvah in Marlton for the morning, sharing lunch and then an afternoon of service
at Bridge of Peace in Camden. Drivers needed! Please see Marie Lamb for more info.
Tuesday (1/22)
4:30 pm - Dinner @ Red Lion Diner - open to all! Contact Sue D. or signup on bulletin board.
6:30 pm - Council Meeting
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship - discussing "The Last of the Mohicans"
7:00 pm - Council / Finance Meeting
Wednesday (1/23) 8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast @ Red Lion 10:00 am - Adult Bible Study 6:00 pm - Senior High Gathering 7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study 7:30 pm - New Life Choir Thursday (1/24) (open) (Pastor David Jones' Day off) Friday (1/25) (open) (Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Jan 28 - 12:30pm - Helping Hands - donations welcomed- see Sue D.
Jan 28 - 6:00 pm - Men's Ministry Dinner
Jan 30 - 9:30am - Wed Morning Mom's Bible Study BeginsFeb 10 - 11:30am- Annual Congregational Meeting - all members encouraged to attend!
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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