Feb 7, 2013 Lord of Life Lutheran Church 
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From the Desk of Pastor Dave
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Brothers and Sisters...
The 40 days of Lent have always been a good time to "do a heart check" and then "make the attitude and action adjustment" necessary to more fully submit to the will of God. During this penitential season of the church year, we are invited into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and given opportunity to live more fully under his lordship and influence.
Our response can take many forms...a renewed commitment to weekly worship...reading the gospel of Luke which has been assigned for this year... contributing to our Lenten project which supports the rehab work being done on 2 New Jersey Synod churches devastated by Hurricane Sandy (Holy Trinity in Brant Beach and Faith in Lavalette)...using your skills to help with ongoing Fuller Center for Housing in the Jersey Pines reconstruction projects in Atlantic City...participating in one of our Wednesday bible studies or a 3D Sunday study in March...visiting the Stations of the Cross on our Meditation Walk or on our website...using devotions provided by LOL or on several websites...praying for members and friends by using our weekly bulletin, prayer brochure or website...allowing yourself to draw closer to the heart and mind of Christ whenever and wherever possible!
Recently, we received the newsletter of one of our neighboring congregations, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Medford. An anonymous Lenten poem in this publication invited the congregation to take a proactive approach to the challenge of Lent 2013. I encourage us to a similar thing.
"This Lent, mend a quarrel / Seek out a forgotten friend / Dismiss a suspicion and replace it with trust / Write a letter of love / Share some treasure / Give a soft answer / Encourage youth / Manifest your loyalty in word and deed / Keep a promise / Find the time / Forgo a grudge / Forgive an enemy / Listen / Apologize if you were wrong / Try to understand / Examine your demands on others / Think first of somebody else / Appreciate / Be kind; be gentle / Laugh a little / Laugh a little more / Express your gratitude / Go to church / Welcome a stranger / Gladden the heart of a child / Speak your love / Speak it again / Speak it yet once again."
Praying that we will all have a Lenten journey that brings healing and hope to our bodies, minds and spirits.
Your Brother in CHRIST, Pastor David Jones
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Lord of Life ANNUAL MEETING 2013 - Feb 10 at noon
There will be a brunch at 11:30am, followed by our annual meeting for 2013. During the meeting, we plan to approve the 2013 Spending Plan and vote on church officers. This is your opportunity to learn what is happening in your church and to voice your opinion on the Spending Plan, ministries and other on-going projects. A program will be held in the FDC for children through grade 5, and confirmation students are encouraged to help out.
Because a quorum (15%) of voting members is needed, we urge all adults and confirmed teens to attend. Without a quorum, we will be forced to reschedule the meeting.
The following members will be nominated by the Nominating Committee:
Jack Miller, Allyson Beckett, Tony Eith, Tracey Gibboni, Bill Leach, and Donna Rudderow.
Nominations can also be taken from the floor at the meeting.
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Lenten Devotional Opportunities
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- Devotional materials for families, youth, and adults will be available at the church.
- 3D Sundays return in Lent with a study entitled - WHY? Making Sense of God's Will
- March 3: Why do the Innocent Suffer?
- March 10: Why do my Prayers Go Unanswered?
- March 17: Why Can't I See God's Will for My Life?
- March 24: Why God's Love Prevails
We'll meet at the church at 6:30 on these Sundays for Desert, Devotions, and Discovery
- This year we also encourage everyone to consider being part of the normally scheduled activities on Wednesdays which include several bible study opportunities as well as the New Life Choir.
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Thank You!
- to Jill Glossner for providing an additional breakfast casserole for our Christmas morning brunch. It was a big hit and Pastor Sue even enjoyed what was left over! Which wasn't much by the way!
- to all our parents, drivers, and adult volunteers for the Martin Luther King Day of Service retreat at the Synagogue in Marlton and at Bridge of Peace in Camden - Myra Bell, Deb Chromeck, Colleen Dayton, Ed Harding, Tina Leach, Betsy Mottershead; to Rabbi Gary Gans and Pastor Giselle Coutinho and their congregations for making us feel welcome; and as always to Marie Lamb for keeping all of us organized.
- to Harry Granfors for putting wheels on the Baptismal Font. Wow, what a wonderful improvement for moving the font around the sanctuary!
Sr. High Mission Trip Info
We thank Jill Glossner for taking on the challenge of coordinating our Senior High Trip this year. The trip will take place during the last full week in June from the 23rd through the 29th. The trip this year will be to the Delaware Bay area of New Jersey in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in that area. Please keep your eyes and ears open for more information in the very near future.
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Making a Difference!
Thank you! I wanted to give all the adult & youth helpers a shout out for making the 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off a huge success. Close to 80 people from Lord of Life and Bridge of Peace in Camden joined us for the chili dinner! Thanks to all the teams who cooked: The Hot Chili Peppers, The Chili Snowmen, The Chilllli Heads & The Chili Chinchillas 2. And lets not forget the Cornbread Makers and our Decorating Team.
Our result from the free will offering was Ravens $345 & 49ers $186.17. With Thrivent's partial matching of $177, our grand total was $708.17!!! These funds will help support the Shawnee and Seneca High School food pantries and our Middle School and Senior High Mission Trips! Thanks again for all who supported this event!!
(Check for photos on the church website or link at side of this page!)
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Making a Difference!
Feb. 5th, 5 of us traveled to Bridge of Peace and had a Super Bowl Party with the children. Everyone was thrilled with all the appetizers, apparently these were things that they do not eat, and some were brave enough to try the new foods. The children had a great time playing games with us. They are always so happy to see us which just warms our hearts. Our next trip there will be the 3rd Tuesday, Not the 1st Tuesday, in April and we will be doing "Breakfast for DInner". Thanks again for everyone who made or bought food and supplies and all those who came for the evening to makes this such a success!!
Feb. 7th - Steering Committee Meeting - 7 PM at the church. All women are welcome to come and give us your ideas.
Feb. 26th - Dinner at Jasmines at 6 PM (in the Acme strip mall). We will be ordering our own dinner off the menu. Jasmines would like to know how many women are coming, so please sign up so I can let them know.
Upcoming - Bowling at Medford Lanes in the beginning of March. Date to follow.
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Seeking Ministry Coordinators
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Brothers and Sisters...
Lord of Life is looking for a few good men and/or women to serve as coordinators in two areas of our ministry. The great news is that members have stepped forward to lead Senior High Youth Ministry and the Senior High Youth Mission Trip!
Please prayerfully consider how your gifts might be used in these areas:
(1) Coordinator of Middle School Mission Trip (Scheduled for Sunday, July 14 - Wed, July 17,
2013 in Baltimore, Maryland)
(2) Coordinator of Vacation Bible School - Morning and/or Evening Sessions
(Scheduled for Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 2, 2013)
Each of these positions includes financial compensation, and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. For further information or to schedule an interview, please call the church office (609-268-0262) or E-mail us at www.lordlife.us
We invite the congregation to be prayerful about these opportunities in mission partnership trusting that God will raise up people of faith to share their passion for ministry in these vital areas of our life together!
Your Brother in CHRIST, Pastor David Jones
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 Use your gifts....
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 NeededIf 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! Worship Servants We are in need of more people for
Altar Care (setting up the communion), Communion Assistants, Lectors, Greeters, and
Worship Assistants. 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 welcomed...
at a service of your choosing to help run the Audio/Video system! Easy to do, flexible to meet your schedule. Contact Bill at 'dreisbac@gmail.com' or church office!
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 This year instead of going "International", Grace Place has chosen to "God Bless America." Students will be learning about different states in our vast United States on February 26th and February 28th in the Fellowship Hall. We are looking for parents and church members who have a passion for an individual state to present or be a "tour guide." We only require you to be there one day from 10:00 am until approximately 11:45 am. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Jill Glossner at the church.
It's registration time again!!! If you know of any children that are between 2 1/2 and 5, let the parents know our registration for next September has opened up this
week. We are adding an "extended day" next year for three afternoons a week. Packets are available in the FDC hallway (by the handicap door).
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Stewardship Team Meeting Monday Feb 25th 7pm
If you are interested in our exciting 2013 Stewardship Planning, please come to the kickoff meeting Monday Feb 25th at 7pm at the Church. We will be developing the 'year round' stewardship plan, and working on some interesting areas for the church. Please join us, or contact Bill Dreisbach or Pastor David Jones for more information.
Stewardship Links of Interest:
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Wed Morning Mom's Bible Study
Jan 30 - 9:30-11:30am in Fellowship Hall - Childcare available
"UNGLUED: Making wise choices in the midst of raw emotions" by Lysa TerKeurst
1st meeting - Chapter 1 - Introduction
Come join us!
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Making a Difference!
Lutheran Care:
Lutheran Care: Thank you for your recent DVD and VHS tape donations. The video libraries in all four units of the Home have really been expanded because of your help. As you clean through closets, please keep us in mind as donations of sweaters (used as bed jackets), stuffed animals (any size), cotton balls, nail polish (any color) and nail polish remover are always needed.
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Making a Difference!
Youth Praise!
What a wonderful evening of worship we had at our Youth Led Saturday night worship service! Over 30 youth from Lord of Life and Bridge of Peace in Camden joined together to lead our people in Word and song as they used their gifts as worship leaders! Praise God for their gifts and their faith! Our next focus will be on leading worship at the Prayer, Praise, & Thanksgiving service on April 14th!
Kidz Praize-Sundays, 11:30
Come and join us after Sunday School as we learn a new song together and even get to find out how to play handchimes! This Sunday, we'll be sharing "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" at the 10:00 service. We're asking all children to join us at 9:40 in the Fellowship Hall for a final practice.
The Messiah Sing-Along
Sunday, March 3 at 2:30pm will benefit "Feed My Starving Children" a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to getting nutrition to kids all around the globe. For just $20, you can be part of this musical treat that will include an orchestra with musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops and The Curtis Institute of Music Symphony Orchestra! Be part of 800 voices raised in song in the hopes of providing 100,000 meals for severely malnourished children around the world!
First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield
20 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield
Visit http://messiahsingalonghaddonfield.eventbrite.com/# to register,
e-mail gerviola.com or call (856) 354-1718 for more information.
No rehearsal, but vocal scores will be provided.
2013 Lutheran Summer Music Academy
A musical training and performance program held on the campus of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa - Grades 8 - 12. Each summer, talented young people from across the U.S. come together to be part of the Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) community. What they discover is a four-week program where excellence is achieved, lifelong friendships are born, faith is deepened, and the spark to serve is ignited. Founded in 1981, Lutheran Music Program is home to Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), a four-week residential training and performance program. Each summer, LSM brings together 150+ band, orchestra, choir, and keyboard students from the U.S. and abroad in a supportive, intentional community. To learn more about LSM, explore their website or call toll free at 888-635-6583.
Early enrollment discounts are available for students. Discounts and deadlines are:
January 31, 2013 - $200 (ends soon!) or until February 28, 2013 - $150
Now is the time to apply!
If you are a student musician who would thrive at LSM, they are committed to working beside you to ensure that you have the opportunity to attend. The BEST discounts and financial assistance are available now, so apply early. Students using the application code ACLM13 receive an additional $100 discount!
If you need additional materials or information, please don't hesitate to contact Rick Krause at church as soon as possible!
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PEP VALENTINE CAFE, Thursday, February 14th, Noon
We've moved our monthly gathering up a week to take advantage of celebrating Valentine's Day! Chef Beth Blair will be doing the cooking, so just relax and come! Our menu is: Turkey Tetrazzini, Buttered Peas, Rolls, and Red Velvet Cupcakes! The suggested donation for the lunch is $8. We hope you can join us for great food, fun, laughter, devotions, and special conversations with friends. Please sign up by Monday, Feb. 11th.
DINNER AT THE DINER, Thursday, February 28th, 4:30pm, Shamong Diner
Enjoy a diner out with friends, good food, and fellowship! Chef Manny always has something good cooking! Please sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office by Wednesday, Feb. 27th.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Thirteen pairs of Helping Hands made 267 sandwiches last week for those served by the Christian Caring Center. These sandwiches are used for the lunch program at the Center, to supplement families' monthly food needs, and they are taken to folks who are living in the woods. Thank you to Pat Andrews, Jan Baker, Nancy and Dave Curl, Ella Doel, Priscilla and Walt Faucett, Helen and Burt Gill, Nancy Johnson, Cindy Keenan, Doris Lynch, and Dave Miller for their helping hearts and financial support.
The Celebration Ringers and our loyal helpers provided a wonderful Sounds of Joy program for Lutheran Care this month! We explored and sang about God's love for us, our love for God, and God's call for us to love one another with a special message from Pastor Sue. Thank you Edna Bystrom, Bill Dreisbach, Priscilla Faucett, Kirsten and Harry Granfors, Tina Leach, Doris Lynch, Janell and Tyler Reich, Alice and Fred Wilfrid
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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. Need a ride? Please leave a message in the church office.
Upcoming Schedule 2013:
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February 26th- 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:
Chuck Bubeck, Christina & Mary Burleigh, the Consontini Family, Kitty Earle, the Fiaviante Family, Larry Godfrey, Katie Kernan, Terri Kline, Laureen Lafferty, Lillian Maurer, the McMann Family, Don Moyer, the Sarlo 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 Dengler family on the death of Robert and to the Ranken family on the death of Dorothy.
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 couples awaiting the birth of a child (health & joyous expectation); MISSION PARTNERS: Pilgrim Journey Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, and Christian Caring Center of Browns Mills.
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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Thursday (2/7)
(Pastor David Jones day off)
Friday (2/8)
(Pastor Sue Jones day off)
Saturday (2/9) Transfiguration of Our Lord
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (2/10) Transfiguration of Our Lord
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion
and Sunday School
11:30 am - Brunch
12:00 pm - Annual Meeting - all members should attend! Children's program provided.
4:00 pm - Medford Leas Vesper Service
Monday (2/11)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday (2/12)
6:00 pm - SHYM Shrove Tuesday Celebration (Senior High Youth Ministry)
Wednesday (2/13) - ASH Wednesday
7:00 am - Worship Service
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion
9:30 am - Mom's Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:15 pm - Worship Service
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
4:30 pm - Scout Cleaning / Grace Place
6:00 pm - Confirmation Lenten Family Meal
7:00 pm - Worship Service
Thursday (2/14)
12:00 pm - PEP Valentine Cafe
(Pastor David Jones' Day off)
Friday (2/15)
(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 Holy Communion & Sunday School
4:00 pm - Medford Leas Vespers Service
Monday (2/18)
Office Closed - Presidents' Day
Tuesday (2/19)
(open)
Wednesday (2/20) 8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast @ Red Lion Diner 9:30 am - Mom's Study 10:00 am - Adult Bible Study 1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers 7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study 7:30 pm - New Life Choir Thursday (2/21) (Pastor David Jones' Day off) Friday (2/22) (Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
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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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