July 13, 2013 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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2013 LORD OF LIFE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
"SONRISE NATIONAL PARK"
It's Not Too Late ... to Register !!
Hey campers! Come and join us for an exciting week of Fun in the SON including lively songs, fun skits, creative crafts, exciting games, and Bible stories!
July 29th - August 2nd
Monday - Thursday Morning Session for Prek-K, 9:30-Noon
Monday - Friday Evening Session for Grades 1-5, 6-8:30 PM (Optional dinner at 5:30)
Monday - Thursday Adult Class with Pastor Jones
Our Theme: God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. (Phi 4:19 NLT)
Our Setting: A national park with all the trimmings - outdoor decor and games, mission projects that encourage care of creation and each other, and a visit from some friends from Woodford Cedar Run on Friday night!
Our Stories This Year:
True Peace - Jesus Calms the Storm
True Riches - Jesus Feeds the Multitude
True Power - Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness
True Love - The Good Shepherd
True Hope - Paul and Silas in Prison
BRING YOUR FRIENDS TOO! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Call the Church office at (609)268-0262 or email vbs@lordlife.us to register or for more information.
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NEW THIS YEAR FOR VBS - On Friday, Aug. 2nd, the last night of VBS, the entire congregation is invited to the festivities beginning at 6:00PM. We'll be having a cookout, with games and activities for all ages, a special VBS closing ceremony, a visit from some of the staff and "friends" from the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, and much more. Friday night festivities are included with a regular VBS registration, others wishing to attend are asked to sign up so we can plan for food. Again, a free-will offering will be gratefully accepted toward the cost of food.
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Family Friendly Fellowship Events
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Happy Summer!! This is an invitation to some Family Friendly Fellowship Events (& more) for Lord of Life this summer. Here is what's coming up:
July 20 - Cowtown Rodeo at 7:30 pm - If your family would like to go to this event, please email me back to let me know with the number of tickets you would like. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. If we get a group of 25 or more people to go, cost is $10 adults, $5 for kids 12 and under. (Kids under 2 are free). Money due for tickets by July 18.
July 29 to Aug 2 - Vacation Bible School - Morning session for kids age 3 to Kindergarten, Evening session for kids grade 1 to 5. Adult help is also needed for VBS. Please let me know if you are available to help.
Please join us for any or all of these events. Also please let us know you are coming so we will be able to properly plan. - Thanks!!---Marie Lamb- marie@lordlife.us
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Christmas in July, Saturday, July 27th, 6:00
Our summer tradition continues as we bring out the Christmas carols and liturgy to get a second time in the year to celebrate the birth of our Savior! So, come out of the heat and be ready to raise our hearts and voices in praise!
Summer Singers and Instrumentalists
Maybe you're off from school or work, maybe you have fewer commitments, maybe you have extra time-singers and musicians, we would love to have you share your musical gifts this summer! What a special way to enhance our summer worship times. All ages are welcome. We'll provide the music or bring your own. Please talk to or email Rick Krause rick@lordlife.us or Sue Dreisbach sued@lordlife.us. We're anxious to hear from you.
MUSIC CLINIC: St Paul's Lutheran Church in Ardmore, PA will be hosting an Augsburg Fortress Music Clinic on August 8-9. This year's presenters will include Jeff Brillhart from Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and Zebulon Highben from Muskigun College in Ohio. Musicians from the greater Delaware Valley and beyond will gather for two days of inspiration and education. There will be an evening Hymn Festival entitled "Claimed, Gathered and Sent" on Thursday at 7pm. This festival of readings and hymns will feature Jeff Brillhart at the organ and Zebulon Highben directing. Please see Rick Krause if you are interested in attending!
PIPE ORGAN TOUR:
 Would you be interested in touring the LARGEST pipe organ in the world? It is located at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Rick Krause is interested in taking a group to see the instrument. The number of visitors that can be accommodated on the tour is limited and will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis. The tour will last approximately two hours and involves a considerable amount of walking, climbing stairs, and maneuvering in tight spaces. Visitors are advised to wear shoes and clothes that are "comfortable". Wheelchair visitors can be accommodated but some parts of the organ chambers and Hall are not fully accessible. Please note that the Hall can be warm in the summer and cool in the winter if the heating/ventilation system is off. The tour donation is $20 per person and goes directly to the Restoration Fund. If interested, please contact Rick as soon as possible! Possible tour dates are:
- Tuesday, August 6th or Tuesday, August 20th
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July 17th - We will be traveling to Bridge of Peace on July 17th to serve them lunch for their VBS. Food is still needed. Their is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board if you would like to donate. We will be leaving my house between 11-11:15 am. If you want to go pls call me or email me for my address. mastrillo@verizon.net or 609-410-0162.
July 19th - All women young and old are welcome to join us at Julie Vorwerk's home located at 89 Carranza Road, Tabernacle (located slightly north of Seneca High School). The fun will begin at 5:30 PM. Pls sign up for an appetizer of dessert on the bulletin board. This is a BYOB and BYOC (bring your own chair) if you want. Also, do not forget your bathing suits!! If you have never joined us maybe this would be a great time to check us out!!
August - date to follow for the Steering Comm. sometime at the end of the month to plan our next few months.
Thank You! Betty Mastrillo email: mastrillo@verizon.net
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities!
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Thursday July 18th- Porch Farms - 59 Pennsville-Pedericktown Road, Pedericktown (Salem County) - Corn! - Need 15 volunteers. 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Corn will be picked, register at www.njagsociety.org by filling out the Gleaning RSVP form.
Please register for both gleanings by visiting our website www.njagsociety.org and filling out the Gleaning RSVP form. Once it fills, we will post a notice on the site that we have enough volunteers. Please check the website, Facebook (NJ Farmers Against Hunger) or your email 2 hours prior to the events for cancellations
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We blast off for the mission trip tomorrow!!  The trip is Sun July 14 thru Wed July 17th. We will be traveling to Baltimore, Maryland. We will be learning at the Lutheran World Relief Organization, getting a tour of the Basilica of Baltimore, and wherever we are serving. We will be serving in a place called Paul's Place - which is why we are collecting things for the hygiene kits - we still need more travel sized things.
Thanks to whomever has donated so far!
We are also serving at First Fruit's Farm, The Samaritan Women, Amazing Grace food pantry, Christ Lutheran church - the church hosting us, and finally at Jerusalem Mill. We will be having fun at Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum at the Inner Harbor and Jerusalem Mill on the way down. There are 18 of us going, 8 adults and 10 kids. Tina Leach is the coordinator for the trip, and Pastor Sue is our spiritual leader. The theme this year is all about hunger and the less fortunate.
Food Pantry Items Needed:
- Breakfast items
- Canned Protein Items (tuna, beans, etc.)
- Peanut Butter
- Fruit Preserves
- Household Items (dish soap, cleaners, pet food, etc.)
- Baby food & diapers
First Aid Items Needed:
- First Aid Kit supplies (e.g. Band-Aids, antibiotic packets, 2x2" gauze)
- Hygiene Kit supplies (e.g. shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, double edged razors)
- Foot Kit supplies (white socks, moleskin, gauze tape, etc.)
- Oral Kit (oral gel, floss picks, Sensodyne toothpaste, etc.)
Look for the box in the narthex in which to put the collections.Thanks in advance for being generous!
Tina Leach email: theleaches@verizon.net
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Senior High Youth Ministry Summer Dates 2013
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Red, White, and Blue Berry PEP Festival Luncheon, Thursday, July 18th, Noon
Let's take a 150 year old glimpse back into the Civil War time period with both our food and program. Our own Betsy Carpenter will be our guest speaker! Come and learn about local historical figure, Elias Wright, and his impact on our area and his contribution to the Union Army during the Civil War. All are welcome!Making a difference...
Helping Hands, Monday, July 22nd, 12:30 Come make sandwiches, donate some meat or cheese, make a monetary donation-these are all ways that you can support this program to help feed the clients of the Christian Caring Center. Your hands would be greatly appreciated, and your heart will be lifted.
Adult Bible Study, Wednesday, July 24th, 10-11:30 Join us for our last Bible Study of the summer,
"I Believe in God, Creator of Heaven & Earth".
Expect great conversation and wonderful caring fellowship!
Out to Lunch at the Evergreen Dairy Bar, Rt. 70, Wednesday, July 24th, Noon It's the middle of summer, and what a great time to go to the Evergreen together! Food and ice cream, does it get any better than that?
The Miracle of Christmas, Sight and Sound, Dec. 12th
We have our reservations and would appreciate everyone's balance when you are able. There is still room for more. Just sign up on the bulletin board.
---Sue Dreisbach sued@lordlife.us
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 Thank You to Alice and Fred Wilfrid for their 20+ years of service to Lord of Life. Fred and Alice have generously and humbly shared their gifts in every area of ministry. They have been and will continue to be role models for all of us in their love of God, in actively living out their faith, and in their obvious care and love for one another. Fred needs to step away from some of the behind-the-scenes work that he has been doing; He has been taking care of the trash, recycling, repairs, and has been known to hop on the riding lawn mower as late as last month! We will still see them at services and activities, but may we all reach out to Alice and Fred with thankful hearts.
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HELP WANTED! Summer Sunday School and Nursery Helpers Needed! If you are willing and able to cover a weekend or two during the 10:00 worship service on Sundays this summer, or would like more information on how you could help with this important aspect of our Sunday morning experience, please contact the church office or Pastor Sue as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Upcoming Events at Lord of Life!
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= = = = = = July 2013 = = = = = = 
Saturday (7/13) 6:00 pm -Service of the Word
Sunday (7/14) - 8 Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving & Summer Sunday School and
Junior High Mission Trip Team Commissioning
6:00 pm - SHYM Game Night (Fellowship Hall)
Monday (7/15)
7:00 pm - Pre-Baptismal Counseling
Tuesday (7/16)
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
7:00 pm - Leo's Club (Sanctuary & FDC 208)
Wednesday (7/17)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner
11:00 am - Women's Ministry at Bridge of Peace - VBS Lunch
Thursday (7/18)
12:00 pm - PEP Red, White & Blue Berry Luncheon
Pastor Dave Jones' Day Off
Friday (7/19)
5:30 pm - Women's Ministry BBQ at the Vorwerks'
Pastor Sue Jones' Day Off
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
7:30 pm - "We Are Family" Fellowship Event: Cowtown Rodeo
Sunday (7/21) - 9 Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Junior High Mission Trip Recap
& Summer Sunday School
Monday (7/22)
9:00 am - Worship Planning
12:30 pm - Helping Hands - Open to all, making sandwiches for clients of Christian Caring Center. Donations of lunch meat & cheese are needed (or monetary donations) - see Sue Dreisbach
Tuesday (7/23)
9:00 am - Worship Planning
7:00 pm - Senior High Mission Trip Review - Adults invited to Pastor Dave & Renee's home
Wednesday (7/24)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Red Lion Diner
10:00 am- Adult Bible Study - topic is "I Believe in God, Creator of Heaven & Earth"
12:00 pm - Lunch at Evergreen Dairy Bar - see Sue Dreisbach
Thursday (7/25)
(Pastor Dave Jones' Day Off)
Friday (7/26)
(Pastor Susan Jones' Day off)
Saturday (7/27)
6:00 pm - Christmas in July Service
Sunday (7/28) - 10 Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion, Summer Sunday School
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Junior High Mission Trip - Jul 14 - 17
Vacation Bible School - July 29 -> Aug 2nd (AM sessions end 8/1)
ANYTIME: "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here
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Pastor David Jones: Rev_Jones@lordlife.us
1 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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