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Mar 14, 2014 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
L i f e L i n e s
 Spring is on its way!
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From the desk of Pastor Dave...
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Brothers and Sisters...
We all have Pastor Bob memories. Throughout his 94 years of life, 60+ years of ordained ministry and 20 years as a member and Pastoral Assistant at Lord of life, Bob reflected the love of Christ in his own unique and marvelous way.
Some of my memories of Pastor Petersen include his...
+ Favorite biblical verse...John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." (This verse is often referred to as the "gospel in miniature"!)
+ Favorite hymn of faith...Beautiful Savior - "Beautiful Savior, King of Creation, Son of God and son of man. Truly I'd love Thee, Truly I'd serve Thee, Light of my Soul, my Joy, my Crown" (This was the hymn used to conclude every concert given by the Upsala Choir of which Bob was a proud member!)
+ Passion for his Norwegian heritage..."Ufta!...Lutefisk (and sir names that end with...en not...on!")
+ Joy at telling Sven and Olie jokes and stories (with Lena thrown in occasionally for good measure!)
+ Pride in his Brooklyn (where he was born!) and Staten Island roots (where his memories of celebrating Christmas morning at the "old folks home" with carols and hot chocolate and pancakes were heart warming!)
+ Love for his precious Kay and their brood (I can't tell you how many times I viewed photos of children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and their pets!)
I also treasure some of the shared experiences that Bob and I had in pastoral ministry...
+ He was the Pastor Developer of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Somerville, New Jersey and I at LOL.
+ He was instrumental in the construction of two sanctuaries in the New Jersey Synod (Christ LC in Camden and Saint Paul LC in Beachwood and I at LOL.
+ He supported the role of women in ordained ministry (voting in the affirmative as a delegate at the LCA convention in 1976 and shepherding the call of one of the first women in the New Jersey Synod shortly thereafter) and I at LOL (where 2 interns and 4 seminarians, all women, were prepared to serve the church in "the ministry of word and sacrament".)
My fondest memories of Pastor Petersen are of the wonderful ways he lived out his faith as parishioner, colleague, mentor, friend and brother in Christ. When he was 92, Bob sent a letter of resignation to the congregational council at Lord of Life (which by the way was refused!) based on his continuing health challenges. A portion of that letter follows.
"It has been a real joy and blessing to have had the opportunity to serve, even in limited ways, the loving caring people of Lord of Life. They have enriched my life is so many ways.
If there is any way I can be of service to Lord of Life Church or any of its members, please call on me.
May our loving Savior continue to bless and guide you, the Council, our staff members, and our pastors, in the ministry of Lord of Life Church. Gratefully, Bob"
With all of you I pray that Pastor Bob rest in God's peace with the love of his life Kay...until we all meet again!
Your Brother in Christ, Pastor David Jones
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Celebration of Pastor Bob Petersen's Life & Witness
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There are two opportunities to celebrate Pastor Bob's life and witness. On March 27th, we will be meeting at the church at 12:30pm to carpool to a service at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Beachwood, NJ.
We will also have a service of remembrance for Pastor Bob on Saturday, March 29th, during the 6pm service at Lord of Life. After the service there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall where we can continue to share Pastor Bob's story. If you would like to contribute refreshments for this, please contact Linda Elliot at 609-929-0790 / belliot747@gmail.com, or Barb Wagner at 609-859-0404 / babswags@comcast.net. If you would like to make a donation in Pastor Bob's name, please designate it to the Memorial Fund.
To send a card to the family: Ryan Funeral Home, 706 - Route 9, Bayville, NJ 08721. - Please put Robert Petersen Family on the envelope. |
Benefit Concert for Bridge of Peace
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SUNDAY, MARCH 16th, 4 pm
ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, MOORESTOWN
Share your musical gifts or come to listen and enjoy as we help to support the Peace Center of Bridge of Peace in Camden. Thrivent Financial will be matching funds raised!
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Music & Worship Ministries
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Youth Praise and Adult Singers and Instrumentalists - Do you play an instrument or like to sing? Please let Sue or Rick know. We would love to have you share your gifts as part of one of our musical groups, New Life Choir at 8:30 or the Praise Team at 10:00 or at 8:30, or as a soloist or part of an ensemble at any of our services! We're anxious to practice for Palm Sunday and Easter!
Kidz Praize - Meeting every Sunday after the 10am worship! Join us!
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PEP SPRING BREAK IRISH BEACH PARTY! 
Thursday, March 20th, Noon
Sound a little funny and crazy? That's the plan! Pull out your beachwear and get in the mood to celebrate Spring with beach and Irish food, games, music, good fellowship, and the Beach Boys! Please sign up on the bulletin board.
HELPING HANDS
Monday, March 24th, 12:30
Come and help our neighbors served by the Christian Caring Center by making sandwiches, providing lunch meat and/or cheese, by making a monetary donation, or any or all of those! We thank the Burlington County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for providing funds
to support this program.
OUT TO LUNCH
Wednesday, March 26th, Noon
We're hoping for fair skies this time as we head out to the Evergreen Dairy Bar for some good food, fellowship, and of course, ice cream! All are welcome!
Please sign up on the bulletin board.
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 SHYM Retreat - Sat Mar 15 noon - Sun Mar 16 1PM
Sat Mar 22 @ 6 PM- SHYM Boys Night Out with Pastor Dave!
Sun Mar 23 @ 10am - Senior High Youth Worship
o In the Fellowship Hall
o Breakfast after service
Sun Mar 30 @ 11:30 - 1:30 PM Faithful Conversations
o In the FDC
o Lunch provided!
Sun, April 6 @ 10 AM - Senior High Youth Worship
o In the Fellowship Hall
o Breakfast after service
Sun, April 13, 11:30 - 1:30 PM Faithful Conversationsin in the FDC, lunch provided!
Sun, April 27 @ 10 AM - Senior High Youth Worship
o In the Fellowship Hall
o Breakfast after service
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 ) |
LAST CALL - Lenten Women's Retreat - "Everyday Resurrection"
Who? Adult Ladies from Lord of Life & Bridge of Peace
Where? Camp Ockanickon - YMCA Camp; 1303 Stokes Rd Medford, NJ 08055
When? Saturday, March 22nd 9AM to 3PM
Cost? $15.00 - Buffet Lunch included
~ Please sign up this weekend if you plan to attend. The sign-up sheet can be found on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
March 17 - YOGA - Starting back up on Monday March 17th at 6:30 PM. We will be following a DVD, there is no charge for this class. Very low key, even if you have never done yoga come give it a try!! Classes will be held Mar. 17th, 24th, and 31st.
April 1st - Bridge of Peace Turkey Dinner- There is a sign up sheet if you would like to donate food, or if you prefer you can donate money and the food will be purchased and prepared to bring. I am also looking for some bags of Easter candy so we can give each child a goody bag. If you would like to go with us pls let me know. We will be leaving my house approx. 4;45.
Looking ahead - May - Laurita WInery - More information to follow.
Any other questions, pls email me or call me. (609-410-2167)
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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:
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Isabella Edwardsen (3/15), Rob Herb (3/16), John Perri (3/16),
Tyler Ebersberger (3/16), Alyson Venturi (3/17),
Joseph Adamson (3/17), Cora Albinson (3/20),
Kathryn Chromeck (3/20), Eric Rickershauser (3/20),
Paul Safier (3/20), Brooke Steinhour (3/22), Patty DeAngelis (3/22), Seth Kagan (3/23), Stephanie Dennison (3/23), Bill Schmidt (3/24), Brendon Parker (3/24), Brooke Parker (3/24),
Alan Dennison, Jr. (3/25), Conner Fries (3/26), Jenna Ingrao (3/27), Nicole Sander (3/27), Teri John (3/27), Lydia Leach (3/27),
Marie Vail (3/28), Jennifer Harding (3/29), Donna Favilla (3/29), Donna Smith (3/30),
Maralee Perri (3/30), Eric Biehn (3/30), Don Lee (3/30), Tommy Riches (3/31),
Dawn Bielec (3/31), Dennis Smith (3/31), Joseph Hughes (3/31), Robert Knoell (3/31),
Phil Brockington (3/31), Eric Maertin (3/31), Kathryn Chromeck (3/20),
Eric Rickershauser (3/20), Paul Safier (3/20), Brooke Steinhour (3/22), Patty DeAngelis (3/22), Seth Kagan (3/23), Stephanie Dennison (3/23), Bill Schmidt (3/24), Brendon Parker (3/24), Brooke Parker (3/24), Alan Dennison, Jr. (3/25), Conner Fries (3/26), Jenna Ingrao (3/27), Nicole Sander (3/27), Teri John (3/27), Lydia Leach (3/27), Marie Vail (3/28)
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Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries
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 Alfred & Alice Cole (3/16)
April & Walt Pawlikowski (3/18)
Sue & Bill Dreisbach (3/23)
Annette & Michael Masly (3/25)
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Cleanup Activity
DON'T WASTE OUR OPEN SPACE - HELP PREVENT ILLEGAL DUMPING
Meet At: Wharton State Forest
Atsion Recreation Area, Route 206, Shamong, NJ
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014 Time: 8:00am
What to wear: Clothes you do not mind getting dirty, Sturdy boots or shoes
Gloves and bags will be supplied by Burlington County Clean Communities
For more information:
Contact the Mullica River AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador, Steve Luell at watershed@marine.rutgers.edu
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Serenade for Wildlife Concert
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Apr 27 - 3pm - Serenade for Wildlife at Lord of Life
- Join us for this Concert to benefit Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge's mission of preserving New Jersey's wildlife and habitats through environmental education, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door. Please call 856.983.3329 for more information or to order tickets. http://www.cedarrun.org/ |
Some Thoughts from our Newest Field Ed Student
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Dear Lord of Life: 
You may have noticed a person wearing a clerical collar hanging around Lord of Life...
Let me introduce myself to those who do not know me. My name is Peter Edwardsen, and I have been a member of Lord of Life for so long that I have forgotten the exact amount of years. (I do recall taking communion around a foul line in the all-purpose room at the school in Indian Mills). You may have also met either my son Sammy or my daughter Izzy running around, or my wife Laura (to whom I have been married for twelve years) trying to keep up with both of them.
I was lucky enough to be assigned to my home congregation for part of my second year of field education through the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia. My first year of field education was completed at our sister congregation, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Marlton.
Over the years at Lord of Life, I have served as a confirmation class teacher, assistant minister, and was active in youth ministry as a teenager (including the first mission trip ever at Lord of Life). Before feeling a call to ministry, my background was as a teacher, specializing in social studies and special-needs students at both the high school and elementary levels. My theological areas of interest include Old Testament studies and the effect of ancient cultures, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, on both Hebrew culture and Scripture.
I look forward to learning from everyone here and please feel free to offer criticism and advice as I progress throughout my time at Lord of Life.
- Peter Edwardsen
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= = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 2014 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 
Saturday (3/15)
12:00 pm - SHYM Retreat starts at noon & goes thru Sun at 1pm
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (3/16) 2 LENT
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, & Thanksgiving with Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
4:00 pm - Benefit Concert for Bridge of Peace Food Pantry @ St. Matthew's, Moorestown
Monday (3/17)
6:30 pm - Yoga starts back up at LOL!
Tuesday (3/18)
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
Wednesday (3/19)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Practice
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday (3/20)
12:00 - PEP Spring Break Irish Beach Party Luncheon
(Pastor Dave's Day off)
Friday (3/21)
(Pastor Sue's Day off)
Saturday (3/22)
9:00 am - Women's Ministry Retreat @ Camp Ockanickon
6:00 pm - SHYM "Boys Night Out" with Pastor Dave
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion with the Prince of Peace Gospel Choir
"Be Constant in Prayer"
Sunday (3/23) 3 LENT
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session
10:00 am - Senior High Worship Service (Fellowship Hall)
2:00 pm - CROP Walk, Medford
6:30 pm - Lenten Journeys - Video / Study Series
Monday (3/24)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
12:30 pm - Helping Hands
6:30 pm - Yoga class
Tuesday (3/25)
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday (3/26)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm - "Out to Lunch" at Evergreen Dairy Bar
6:00 pm - SHYM Fellowship Event
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday (3/27)
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday (3/28)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
Saturday (3/29)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion and Celebrating the life and witness of
Pastor Bob Petersen, reception following
Sunday (3/30) 4 LENT
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
11:30 am - Senior High Faithful Conversations
6:30 pm - Lenten Journeys Video / Study Series
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Apr 27 - 3pm - Concert for Woodford Cedar Run Nature Center
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
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Pastor David Jones: pastor_dave@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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