Feb 1, 2014                                      Lord of Life Lutheran Church  

 

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Church Phone:
609-268-0262

Emails / phone ext:
Pastor David Jones  x303
Pastor Susan Jones  x302

Church Musician:
Rick Krause

 

Confirmation Ministry Coordinator:
Marie Lamb  x304

 

Worship & Adult/Sr. Ministry Director:
Sue Dreisbach  x305


 

Church Secretary:  

Debbie Chromeck  x301

  

Grace Place Director:
Jill Glossner  x306

 

Regular Worship Services:
6pm Saturday
8:30 & 10am Sunday
 

1 Winchester CT,

Tabernacle NJ 08088

 
ANNUAL MEETING
 
Thanks to the congregation for support of our 2014 Spending Plan, the vote on church officers and vote on changes to our By-Laws.  A special thanks to our outgoing members of council, and to the new council and nomination committee.
2014 outgoing council
Outgoing Council Members: Scott Glossner, Chris Kulina and Jack Miller (missing from photo Allyson Beckett)

2014 incoming council
  Incoming Council (President Barb Wagner, Secretary Donna Rudderow, 'At Large' Positions: Julie Vorwerk, Janine Yannessa, Paul Horner, Philip Jagiela, Finance Secretary: Ed Harding and Treasurer: Debbie Chromeck) & Nomination Committee members (Dave Lamb, Andy Roppoli, Joyce Harper, Scott Glossner, Barb Godfrey & Fran Jones).
 
Chili Cook Off - Feb 1st! 
 
On February 1, 5pm (Saturday) will be having our 4th annual Chili Cook Off. Please join us if you can to taste the best chili made in Tabernacle! Our pots will be out to collect a free will offering designated to your favorite Super Bowl team (Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos). Proceeds will benefit the Bridge of Peace Food Pantry and the Lord of Life Family Emergency Fund with partial matching funds from Thrivent.
 
Social Ministry Help
 
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Recently the Sunbury family experienced flooding and extensive damage in their first floor and basement.  "How can we help?" was the big question.  
 
First, an online account was set up to help with daily meals for the first 3 weeks, and this has now been extended.
         
CLICK LINK HERE ==> http://www.mealtrain.com?id=mo0ysqy3x8yt
Please go to the site, set up your own user account, and you can pick a date to provide a meal.  All of the information about food allergies and delivery to the church are on the site.  If you don't have a computer, please give Lu Hourihan a call, and she'll do it for you.   
 
The Sunbury's are now looking for a temporary home.  If you know of anyone who has a place that the insurance company could lease for them for approximately 3 months, please let them know.  There are also opportunities for doing demolition work coming up. 

Please keep the family in your prayers through their journey and know that your help is greatly appreciated by them.
 
Music & Worship Ministries
 
Music
 
Youth Praise - Practicing on Sat., Feb. 1st, at 5pm and leading music at the 6:00 service!

 

Kidz Praize - Meeting every Sunday after the 10am worship!  Join us! 

 

Sue Dreisbach, sued@lordlife.us     Rick Krause, rick@lordlife.us
 
Confirmation Learning Sessions 
  

Confirmation Learning Sessions continue until the end of January.

 

MLK day retreat on Monday, Jan 20. We will be meeting at Lord of Life at 9am, then traveling to Pine Wind Zen Center in Shamong, NJ to learn about Buddhism, and finishing up with a service project at Bridge of Peace in Camden. 

Marie Lamb, marie@lordlife.us
 
Celebrate Life
 

Sounds of Joy at Lutheran Care, Monday, February 3rd, 1:30
February is a time to celebrate God's love for us, our love for God, and our love for our neighbor.  That's just what we'll be doing with our friends at Lutheran Care.  We would love to have your loving hands and heart to help.  The more people we have, the more friends who can participate. 
Please see Sue if you would like to carpool or meet us at Lutheran Care!
 
God so loved the World
People Enjoying People Luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 20th, Noon 
Come and celebrate Valentine's and Presidents' Days with good food, fellowship, and a special program!  All are welcome!  Please sign up on the bulletin board. 
 
 Sue Dreisbach, sued@lordlife.us 
 
SHYM Update! 
 

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SHYM MOVIE NIGHT: "The Help"

Friday, February 28th

5:30 to 8:30 pm

Lord of Life - FDC

 

BRING: Pillow & blanket, a box of movie candy to share, and $3 (to help cover the cost of pizza & popcorn). As always, feel free to bring a friend!

 

RSVP: to Maureen & Lauren at shym@lordlife.us by Wed., Feb. 26, or sign up on the SHYM bulletin board in the narthex.

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Sun Feb 2 @ 11:30 AM - Faithful Conversations and Brunch in the FDC

 

Sun, Feb 9 @ 10 AM - Senior High worship service in the Fellowship Hall. This is a new event we are implementing. We will be having a short discussion based worship service for high school students followed by breakfast!

Wed, Feb 19 @ 6 PM - Dinner and Discussions in the FDC

Sun, Feb 23 @ 10 AM - Senior High worship service in the Fellowship Hall

Fri, Feb 28 @ 5:30 PM - Movie night! Join us for pizza, popcorn and watching The Help!

Thank you for sharing your time with us! As always, bring a friend when you join us!

Maureen McMichael or Lauren Blum (contact both at: shym@lordlife.us )
 
Women's Ministries
 
On Tuesday we had dinner at Kobi Grill.  Along with great food was great fellowship.  Two of us were even brave enough to try the chicken feet!!  Never again!!

Feb. 4th - we are traveling to Bridge of Peace to serve them homemade soups and sandwiches.  If anyone is interested in taking the trip over with us pls let me know.  We will be leaving my house at 4:45.

Yoga - the next classes are Feb. 17th and 24th.  All are welcome.

Feb. 21st - BUNCO -  Friday night at 6:45 pm.  Would like everyone to be there at 6:45 so we can give instructions and start by 7 PM.  A sign up is on the board.  The cost is $5.00 per person.  I must have all the money in by Feb. 16th so I can purchase the prizes.  You DO NOT need to know how to play, we will teach you.  If you like you can bring a dessert to share.

SAVE THE DATE- 
March 22nd.  Women's Retreat - Camp Ockanickon in Medford from 9 am-3pm.  More information to follow.

May - Men and Women's Ministries - we will be taking a trip to to Laurita's Winery - more info to follow.

 

Any other questions, pls email me or call me. (609-410-2167)

   

   Thank You!  Betty Mastrillo    email:  mastrillo@verizon.net 

 
Lutheran Care... name changing!


Lutheran Care
Look for a name change shortly-the new name will be Lutheran Crossings.

At this time, the Auxiliary is looking to restock several items for the dementia unit. Please keep us in mind if you have any of the following: all kinds of ladies'/men's hats, manicure items, memory games, playing cards and ladies hair accessories. As always, stuffed animals of any size are always welcome. Interested in a snowy day project for your kids? Have them make some Valentine's Day cards. We would like to give one to each resident on Valentine's Day.  These will need to be in the LC box by Feb. 8.
 

 
LOL Book Club
 

books

   Book Club meets the 3rd Tues. of each month from 7 to 9 pm in the fellowship hall.  It is a unique group of book lovers who share not only their opinions about our featured read, but also faith concerns, caring for each other and of course wonderful food.  Members attend meetings as their schedules allow.
  The book club will be having discussions on the following books this season:
  • Feb 18   (thriller/current events)   Nineteen Minutes:  a novel by Jodi Picoult
  • March 18   (humor)   The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
  • April 15   (Lenape Regional list)   The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
  • May 20   (historical)   The Astronaut Wives Club:  A True Story by Lily Koppel
  • June 17   (cultural)   Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford  
    If you would like to participate, please contact Janell Reich at janellot@comcast.net
 
New Sewing Ministry 
 

needle-thread.jpgLord of Life sewers are invited to use their gifts in a new ministry.  We will be making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. These quilts are distributed worldwide and are used for shelter, warmth, and carrying belongings.

  There are specific instructions for these quilts. They will be sewn entirely on a sewing machine and hand tied when complete. We will need people to cut the fabric squares, arrange and pin the squares together, sew them, and finish with hand tying. Anyone is welcome to help.

Look for more information to come on the bulletin board in the narthex.

 
Upcoming Birthdays 

happy birthday

Luke Pifer (2/2), Anne-Marie Pifer (2/2), Nancy Drew (2/2),  

Devon Moore (2/2), Joanne Thomas (2/3), Robin Borkowski (2/4), Sean Kelly (2/4), Inger Haugland (2/4), Barbara Wagner (2/5),  

Nikki Humbert (2/5), Roland Kucklinca (2/6), Raymond Rathjen (2/6), Stephen Jr. Bielec (2/6), Thomas Priester (2/7), Marian Chance (2/7), Grant Julian (2/7), Sean Dayton (2/9), Joshua Lamb (2/10),  

Jimmy Sunbury (2/10), Kelley Romanuski (2/11),  

Cheryl Harbora (2/11), Robert Donahue (2/11),  

Madeleine Sibert (2/12), Patricia Barnes (2/13), Mark Valesey (2/13), William Bruner (2/14), Donna Schwab (2/14)

 
Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries 

wedding bands

Maralee & John Perri (2/2),

 

Kevin & Tina Steinhour (2/6),

Barbara & Ken Schwing (2/9),

Ralph & Donna Schwab (2/11)
 
C A L E N D A R 

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Saturday (2/1) 

  2:00 pm - Confirmation Cook-off Event

  5:00 pm - Youth-Led Service Practice

  6:00 pm - Youth-Led Service of Holy Communion  

  

Sunday (2/2)  4 Epiphany 

  8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion

  9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal 

10:00 am - Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving & Sunday School
11:15 am - Kidz Praize rehearsal
11:30 am - Senior High Faithful Conversations
  3:00 pm - Medford Leas Vespers Service

 

Monday (2/3)    

  1:30 am - Lutheran Care
  7:00 pm - Stewardship Team

 

Tuesday (2/4)   

  5:15 pm - Women's Ministry Dinner at Bridge of Peace
  

Wednesday (2/5)  

  8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
  9:30 am - Mom's Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
11:30 pm - Soup, Song & Sacrament
  7:30 pm - New Life Choir
  7:30 pm - Women's Study
  

Thursday (2/6)

   7:30 pm - Finance Team
(Pastor Dave's Day off)

 

Friday (2/7)

(Pastor Sue's Day off)

 

Saturday (2/8)
  6:00 pm - Service of the Word
 
Sunday (2/9)  5 Epiphany
  8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
  9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
10:00 am - Senior High Worship Service (Fellowship Hall)
11:15 am - Kidz Praize
  3:00 pm - Medford Leas Vespers Service

 

Monday (2/10)  

  9:00 am - Staff Meeting
  7:00 pm - Council meeting

 

Tuesday (2/11)    

 

Wednesday (2/12) 

  8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
  9:30 am - Mom's Bible Study
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
  6:00 pm - Worship Planning
  7:30 pm - New Life Choir
  7:30 pm - Women's Study
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Thursday (2/13)

(Pastor Dave's day off) 

 

Friday (2/14)

  6:00 pm - Troop 24700 (FDC 208)

(Pastor Sue's day off)  

 

Saturday (2/15)

  6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion

 

Sunday (2/16)   6 Epiphany 

  8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion

  9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal

10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving & Sunday School

11:15 am - Kidz Praize

  3:00 pm - Medford Leas Vespers Service 

calendar

- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -   

 

 Feb 20 - noon - PEP President's Day / Valentine's Day Luncheon!  

 Feb 21 - Women's Ministry Bunco Night! 

 

ONLINE: Estimate of Sharing ("EOS") form for 2014 available in the Narthex 

                or online at www.lordlife.us  (Note change of EOS does not change Simply Giving) 

 
ONLINE:  "Simply Giving" contribution form can be obtained by clicking here  

 

ONLINE: GRACE PLACE Preschool applications.  Info at www.lordlife.us 

Pastors in Pentecost Green      
Contact Info        
  Church: lordlife@lordlife.us
   Pastor David Jones:     pastor_dave@lordlife.us
   Pastor Sue Jones:        pastor_sue@lordlife.us
1 Winchester Court           609-268-0262 (office)
Tabernacle, NJ 08088      609-268-3470 (fax)
(Email for both Pastors: pastors@lordlife.us)

OUR Purpose:  Lord of Life is a welcoming community of forgiven people proclaiming the perfect love of Jesus Christ!