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June 6, 2014 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Church Phone:
609-268-0262
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Worship & Adult/Sr. Ministry Director:
Senior High Youth Ministry
Church Secretary:
Grace Place Director:
Discipleship Coordinator
Regular Worship Services:
6pm Saturday
8:30 & 10am Sunday
1 Winchester Ct,
Tabernacle NJ 08088
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From the desk of Pastor Dave...
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Last Saturday night, we marked a significant milestone in the lives of our high school graduates with a Service of Honor and Blessing. Nine of our youth contributed to and led this service of worship and they were joined by our present youth advisors, Maureen McMichael and Lauren Blum and former advisor Donna Yates, along with many family members and friends from Lord of Life. It was a night to look back and celebrate the past accomplishments of these marvelous young people and their families. But it was also a time to look forward to a future filled with great hope and expectation!
During the service, songs were sung that had been part of the fabric of worship for these graduating seniors; "Awesome God"..."That's Why We Praise Him"..."Every Move I Make".
Words of scripture were read from Proverbs 3:6 - "In everything you do, put God first, and God will direct you and crown your efforts with success."
Thoughtful prayers were prayed,
"Dear Lord, give me wisdom as I go out into the world and deal with the changes life throws my way. I will have to make many important decisions and must lean on you for guidance when things get confusing and I don't know which direction to take. Help me never stop searching for answers or asking questions. Amen!"
Advice for faithful and gracious living was given in the message and included words from Maya Angelou - "People may not remember what you said or did, but they will always remember how you made them feel!", Chris Biehn on considering the gift of each day's 86,400 seconds encouraged each one of us - "we must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness and success. The clock is running. Make the most out of today.", The Skit Guys insights on "Graduation" (check it out on YouTube!) and my words of encouragement to always remember that God had truly "Blessed them to be a Blessing" each and every day.
Holy Communion was shared with the whole congregation while many of the graduates were able to recall their first time receiving this gracious gift of forgiveness from the table in front of them when they were only in second grade.
And a final blessing was offered by Maureen and Lauren before we sent the congregation off to "love and serve the Lord!" I close with a portion of those words for our graduates as well as for all of us too!
"God of our beginnings, we thank you for the gifts of these graduates; their excitement, their awesome wonder and curiosity, their open speech and encouraging words. Their contributions have blessed and challenged us, and we have become a richer and more diverse community because of them. As we step forward into the world that
awaits, comfort their fears with the full knowledge of Your divine presence. Strengthen our resolve to walk in the footsteps of Jesus as modern-day disciples in a world that needs their spirit. Guide our feet as we move through life, protecting us from the pitfalls of darkness while we help to lead future generations into the warmth and promise of Your light."
Your Brother in CHRIST,
Pastor David Jones
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Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2014 and their families!
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(back L-R) Kayla Hay, Abby Detwiler, Katarina Humphreys, Sydney Ciliberti, Nicole Sander, Alison Roemer,
Devon Borkowski, Kathryn Chromeck (front L-R) Pastor Dave, Stephen Bielec, Jr., Matthew Mottershead Andy Leach, Nicholas Yannessa, Pastor Sue (not in photo: Nick Wall, Olivia Wall) |
Congratulations to our High School Graduates
of 2014 and their families!
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Christopher Biehn, Julia Bruner, Jayden Fries, Jessa Hay
Madison Hess, Connor Humphreys, Nathan Lamb, Nathan Leach
Johnny Maurer, Brendan O'Connor, Jeffrey Parker, Rosa Perazza
Tyler Reich, Austin Romanuski, Elaina Sarlo, Rachel Schwab
Nicole Schwab, Eric Shugars, Kylie Steinhour, Gitta Watson
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Update on Spending Plan 2014
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Please look for a special mailing from Lord of Life next week. Your church council is considering options to continue the ministries of the church while addressing the gap between our donations and spending. If you are interested in helping or participating, please attend Monday's church council meeting (7pm June 12).
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Update on Christianson's Rebuilding Effort
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 There will be a special 'dine and donate benefit event' at PJ Whelihan's next Thu Jun 12th. Please come if you can - 15% of your bill will go towards helping the rebuilding efforts
for their home.
Other donations may be made to the 'Lord of Life Family Emergency Fund' in their name. Or send to the following:
Name on account: Christianson Family Fund
Send in c/o Jen Schultz
127 Holly Drive
Shamong, NJ 08088
OR place in mailbox #146
Thanks!
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Music & Worship Ministries
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Pentecost Services This Weekend
Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit, the risen Christ among us!
Wear Red!
We'll be blessing all of the quilts made for Lutheran World Relief
and hear a witness from the Fuller Center Bike Tour cyclists!
Jun 16 - 7pm New Date! Eucharistic Ministers, we'd like to touch base with you to see how things are going. We'll get together on Monday, June 16th, at 7:00 for a short meeting.
Summer is coming, and we would love to have you share your musical gifts at any of our services. We'll get together both vocal and instrumental ensembles, duets, and solos. Please see or email Rick or Sue to take part!
Thank you New Life Choir and Celebration Ringers for sharing your gifts throughout this program year and the Praise Team who share throughout the whole year!
Sue Dreisbach, sued@lordlife.us Rick Krause, rick@lordlife.us
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome!
Final study on Human Trafficking on Wednesday, June 11th.
We'll be heading out afterwards for a noon lunch at La Piccola Cucina Italiana, on Rt 541 in Medford.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN  Ocean Professional Theatre Company Wednesday, July 16th Cost: $45 for matinee and show We'll be traveling to Barnegat for this special show with lunch at Sweet Jenny's! A $20 deposit is due now, remainder due on July 1st. This must see musical extravaganza includes tap dance favorites like Good Mornin', Good Mornin', Make 'em Laugh, and of course Singin' in The Rain. Don't forget your umbrella!" THURSDAY, JUNE 19, NOON FREEDOM PARK, MEDFORD It's time to welcome in summer with a picnic in the park! Meats will be provided, but please sign up on the bulletin board for salads and desserts. All are welcome and bring along a friend as well!
Save the dates-Helping Hands, Monday, June 23rd
Out to Lunch at Evergreen Dairy Bar, Wednesday, June 25th
Thank You!
To our Celebration Ringers-Kirsten Granfors, Janell and Tyler Reich, Lynne Larson, Tina Leach, Jim Cuviello, and Bill Dreisbach-and our regular volunteers Alice and Fred Wilfrid, Mary and George Stroup, and Nancy Johnson for helping to spread the love of Jesus through our Sounds of Joy program at Lutheran Crossings this month!
Check out pictures of some of our events on the link to the website!
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Thank you to my Lord of Life church family. The birthday cards were really special and are deeply appreciated.
- Love in Christ, Edna Bystrom
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Traveled to Bridge of Peace and had a wonderful dinner of Chicken Pot Pies and Salad. Thank you to everyone who donated their time, cooking talents and money. It is so greatly appreciated!
DATE CHANGE - Calling all women to come out and join us on JUNE 29th Sunday afternoon at 2 PM at Julie Vorwerk's home for a Swim and great fellowship. If you can bring a dessert or appetizer, that would be wonderful. BYOB Julie's address is 89 Carranza Road, Tabernacle. (Near Seneca High School)
Aug. 1st - Traveling to Bridge of Peace to serve them lunch during their VBS. We will be serving Hamburgers and assorted salads. If you can help, please let me know. A sign up sheet will be put up the middle of July.
Any other questions, pls email me or call me. (609-410-2167)
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When: Monday, July 28 thru Friday, August 1, 2014
Where: Lord of Life Lutheran Church - Tabernacle, NJ
Two Sessions available!
AM Session
Preschool, age 3 through entering Kindergarten - $15.00*
4 DAYS ONLY - Monday, July 28th - Thursday, July 31st; 9:30AM - 12:00 NOON
PM Session
Elementary, entering Grades 1 through 5 - $20.00*
5 DAYS - Monday, July 28th -
Friday, Aug. 1st, 6:00 - 8:30PM
(Optional Meal available at 5:30PM Monday thru Thursday, and at 6:30PM on Friday,
for a free-will offering.)
*$50 maximum fee per family regardless of session, an additional $5.00 late registration fee will be added to all registrations received after July 20th.
Special Closing event - Friday Aug. 1st for all VBS children
and their families from both sessions!
Registration
- by completing the on-line form: http://www.vacationbibleschool.com/lordoflifetabernacle
- by obtaining a registration form at the church
- by emailing us at vbs@lordlife.us
Volunteers
- Youth grades 6 - 12 and all adults are welcome to be part of our Safari staff
Please look for volunteer forms both at the church and on-line beginning June 7th
- First youth training session: Sunday, June 7th, 8:30AM with breakfast
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 Our next blood drive is June 26th (Thursday) from 1-7pm.
Please contact us if you can help make calls, or to donate during the upcoming drive at our church. Email njkagan@comcast.net if you would like to help or need more information. There is always a summer shortage of blood and this is important.
Help save a life!
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 We are always looking for people who can help with the worship services, especially with the computer projection at the 6pm and other services. If you can help out once a month or so, please contact one of our pastors, or lordlife@lordlife.us. Thanks!
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LUTHERAN CROSSINGS: The Auxiliary will hold its last meeting this month so you won't hear from me again until Sept. But, please don't let that stop you from cleaning out your closets, basements, garages, etc. and leaving me goodies in the L.C. box. ;-)
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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 last book this season:
June 17 (cultural) Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
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LOL Senior High Mission Trip - Oneida, New York
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About this Trip: This June, our Lord of Life teens and adults will be traveling to the center of New York State; a place called Oneida.
FINAL MEETING - Monday Jun 16 - 7pm
We have always been a giving, caring community. Now another community just like our own needs help.
We will be partnering with St. Paul's Methodist Church in Oneida doing rebuilding work June 22 through June 27th. For those of you that can't go, you may still partner with us by purchasing "Miles to Oneida". This helps pay for the gas and vans we rent to go on the trip.
Contact Jill Glossner for more info!
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Kerinne Bratty (6/7), Shannon Magrann (6/7), Joshua Allen (6/8), Gianna DeAngelis (6/8), McKinley Bauman (6/8), Dave Curl (6/9), Max Bethke (6/9), Kelly Rinck (6/10), Benjamin Schwing (6/10),
JJ Storm (6/11), Kylie Steinhour (6/11), Lore Bratty (6/11),
Sean Vacca (6/12), Todd Dennison (6/12), Kyle Vacca (6/12), Brianna Vacca (6/12), Kristina Haugland (6/13), Tim Larson (6/13), Jeremy Pifer (6/14), Renee Bystrom-Jones (6/14),
Mathew Parker (6/14), Linda Jagiela (6/14),
Elizabeth Fennimore (6/15), Colleen Dayton (6/15),
Ryan Varano (6/15), Jake Bethke (6/16), Vanessa Blum (6/16),
Ruth Rinck (6/16), Melissa Storm (6/17), Shannon Hennessy (6/18), Lucy Dunn (6/18),
Andrew Watkins (6/19), Samantha Ja Ditzel (6/19), Justin Jones (6/19),
David Parsons (6/20), Stephanie Knoell (6/20)
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Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries
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Christopher & Christene Willitts (6/7),
Lee & Charlene Jennings (6/7), Mary & Norm Reighn (6/7),
Michelle & Erik Cummings (6/9), Jim & Nancy Cottingham (6/10), Alan & Cheryl Dennison (6/11), Barbara & Craig Blackman (6/12), Merle & Neil Brown (6/12), Patrick & Wendy Reilley (6/13),
Michael & Kim Grantner (6/14),
Grant & Rebecca Christianson (6/15),
John & Nancy Drew (6/16), Cindy & Tom Dauria (6/19)
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= = = = = = = = = = = = = June 2014 = = = = = = = = = = = = 
Saturday (6/7)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
(Fuller Center Cyclists Overnight)
Sunday (6/8) Pentecost
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
8:30 am - VBS Helper Training
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion
& Summer Sunday School
12:00 pm - Mento Baptism
Monday (6/9)
7:00 pm - LOL Church Council
Tuesday (6/10)
Wednesday (6/11)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study ("Human Trafficking")
12:00 pm - Adult Bible Study Year-End Luncheon at La Piccola Cuccina Italiana, Medford
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:30 pm - New Life Choir Practice
Thursday (6/12)
10:00 am - Lutheran World Relief Quilting Group
10:30 am - GRACE PLACE Last Day & Picnic!
5:00 - 8:00 pm - Christianson Family Benefit Event: Dine & Donate at PJ's
6:00 pm - Senior High at PJ's
(Pastor Dave's Day off)
Friday (6/13)
6:00 pm - Troop 24700 (FDC 208)
(Pastor Sue's Day off)
Saturday (6/14)
9:00 am - LOL Cleanup / Mulching Day
6:00 pm - Service of Word & Prayer
Sunday (6/15) Holy Trinity
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise, & Thanksgiving & Summer Sunday School
=> Happy Father's Day! <=
Monday (6/16)
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
7:00 pm - Final Senior High Mission Trip Meeting
7:00 pm - Eucharistic Ministry Meeting Tuesday (6/17) 7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship
Wednesday (6/18)
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
6:00 pm - New Life Choir Picnic
Thursday (6/19)
12:00 - PEP Picnic at Freedom Park, Medford (See Sue Dreisbach)
7:30 pm - LWR Quilting Group
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday (6/20)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
Saturday (6/21)
9:45 am - Synod Council Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday (6/22)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving with Holy Communion
& Summer Sunday School & Commissioning SHMT Mission Team
11:30 am - Junior High Mission Trip Meeting (see Tina Leach)
2:00 pm - Women's Ministry Swim Party at Julie Vorwerk's
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Jun 23 - 12:30 pm - Helping Hands making sandwiches!
Jun 25 - 12:00 pm - Out to Lunch Group at Evergreen Dairy Bar
Jun 26 - 1pm -> 7pm - Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE (contact Ed/Sue Kagan)
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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