Oct 24, 2014 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Church Phone:
609-268-0262
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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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In the Apostle Paul's letter to Philemon he writes, "Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dear friend and CO-WORKER, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philemon 1: 1-3 NRSV)
Brothers and Sisters...
This past week, associates in ministry, diaconal ministers and clergy gathered in Hightstown, New Jersey for a Bishop's Convocation. This is a time for CO-WORKERS in the ministry of the gospel to focus on issues of concern for the Church as they spend time together around worship, presentations, meals and conversation. Our speaker for the event was Dr. Rollie Martinson whose topic was "Ministry Across the Generations: From Infancy through Elderhood". With his guidance, we explored the challenge of being "faithful to our calling" at a time when there are six different generations of people under one roof in the American church.
I found the presentation helpful. But just as helpful was the opportunity I had to talk briefly with numerous ministerial colleagues about their own situations; especially the marvelous ways God is sustaining and partnering with them and their congregations....using their hands to get His divine work done!
+ Pastor Janet Blair eagerly shared the work her congregation (Zion Lutheran Church in Ridgefield) is doing with the Korean American community through an English as a Second Language (ESL) Bible Study in a new multicultural ministry with the name...Morning Star.
+ Pastor Karen Bernhardt spoke lovingly of a monthly ecumenical women's worship experience she has been leading for 2 years entitled "Cross and Crumbs" which this past summer added a mission trip component that found the sisters in Christ serving in Washington, D.C.
+ Pastor Carmine Pernini revealed the struggles of being a new pastor in a congregation (Zion Lutheran Church in Rahway) that has been unable to worship in their sanctuary over the last 6 months because of severe structural challenges.
+ Pastor Beth Orling, visiting from Washington state, told the story of a joint ministry that she and her husband, Pastor Bob Zimmerman, are leading in "Marriage Enrichment" with a retreat scheduled with Holy trinity Lutheran Church in Manasquan at Camp Crossroads in January.
+ Assistant to the Bishop Jason Reed fielded my questions about a youth led "Peace Puppet Ministry" that will share its witness this summer at the National Youth Gathering in Detroit, Michigan and throughout the synod beforehand.
+ Pastor Andy Gordon invited us to become more engaged in a chaplaincy program at Medford Leas that will provide an ecumenical witness to the residents and workers at this nearby continuing care community.
+ Pastor Gary Stiegler puzzled over how his congregation (Lutheran Church of the redeemer in Vineland) might respond to the receipt of two million dollars from the sale of Luther Acres; formerly owned and managed by his congregation as they consider future ministry possibilities.
+ Pastor Gary Woodruff, both a little frustrated and greatly excited about his first call to serve Atonement Lutheran Church in Asbury Park, strategized about ways to cultivate opportunities for mission and ministry among youth in his church...down at the shore.
+ Soon-to-be Pastor Ryan Paetzold pondered new options for several of the ELCA congregations along the Route 30 corridor in Camden County as he does the work of pastoral care for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Audubon in the wake of their former Interim Pastor Ed Schmidt's death and in the hope of a more dynamic future ministry.
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Indeed, as Pastor Aaron Richter proclaimed this past weekend. "God is doing something here!"...in His church. And Lord of Life is not alone in understanding that it is "God's Work - Our Hands!". Thousands of sisters and brothers in Christ are being "Spirit Fed and Spirit Led" as we act as CO-WORKERS in the gospel ministry.
Your Brother in CHRIST, Pastor David Jones
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You're Invited: All Confirmation Age Youth and Their Families
Who'd a thunk it... A Reformation Celebration especially for you that combines food, worship, fun, and oh yeah, just a hint or two of learning about who we are as Lutheran Christians along the way.
You, YES YOU... are invited to this one of a kind event!
Sunday Oct 26 - Potluck Dinner at 5:00PM
Please bring a salad or side dish to share
Worship at 6:00PM
==> St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 910 Marne Hwy, Hainesport, NJ 08036 <==
This is a combined event celebrating with Confirmation Youth from several different congregations. Don't miss the fun!
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Oh What a Night!
On Friday night Team 345 evaluated scarecrows in downtown Medford and then met in the Fellowship Hall to continue activities. Marlise Patterson explained and displayed artistic pumpkin carving (by herself and daughter Marie) to the group and carved a new pumpkin to reflect the devotional by Pastor Jones. Pumpkin creations were on display inside the vestibule for all to enjoy over the weekend. Also during the evening the children decorated gourds for Halloween to take home with them. The gourds were donated by Linda Baechler and paints and yarn were donated by Carolyn Cuviello. About two dozen attendees (children and parents) also enjoyed a flashlight led introduction to the meditation walk by Pastor Jones. Thank you to everyone who helped make this Team 345 event a wonderful night.
Blessings, Lu Hourihan
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ATTENTION ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS, CONFIRMATION COACHES, SHYM MEMBERS AND ADULT LEADERS, VBS VOLUNTEERS
... and basically anyone here at Lord of Life who works with Children and Youth
We are implementing a 'youth protection' policy at our church. As a result, we need all volunteers working with children and youth to complete Youth Protection Training in order to continue to participate in these programs here at Lord of Life. We're attempting to make it as easy as possible for everyone who needs to be trained to participate and have scheduled 3 different opportunities coming up in the month of October. Other opportunities will be available in the next few months, but please plan to attend the last October session. scheduled sessions if you are able:
· Thursday, October 30th - 7:00PM
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Adult Bible Study, Wednesdays, 10-11:30The Psalms
All are welcome! Our study of the Psalms continues! Whether you've never been to the study before, you've come for years, or anything in between know that you are welcome. We have a place at the table waiting for you!
Helping Hands
Monday, October 27th, 12:30
Come and make sandwiches, contribute financially, and/or bring some meat and cheese to help. Over 250 sandwiches will be made to help feed our neighbors in need who are served through the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills.
Out to Lunch at the Shamong Diner Wednesday, October 29th, Noon
Join us for great food, fellowship, and devotions! All are welcome!
"Give Thanks" Community Hymn Sing and Luncheon
America's Keswick in Whiting
Thursday, November 6th, $12
Our seats are reserved!
We'll be carpooling from the church at 8:45 and Leisuretowne at 9:00.
"Christmas Spectacular" Community Hymn Sing
with special guest pianist, Michael Faircloth and the Festival of Trees
America's Keswick in Whiting
Thursday, December 4th, $12
Final arrangements are being made for this popular event.
Please sign up and pay by Nov. 2nd so we can reserve our table.
Save the dates...
PEP Thanksgiving Giving Tree Luncheon, Thur., Nov.20th, Noon
PEP Christmas Luncheon, Thur., Dec. 18th, Noon
Thank you!
...to all of our cooks, decorators, and contributors of our OktoberLutherFest Luncheon. A special thanks to Pastor Sue and Pastor Giselle from Bridge of Peace for giving a humorous and informative peek at the lives of Martin and Katie Luther!
Check out pictures of some of our events on the link to the website!
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NOV 11th - Tuesday 6 PM - Dinner at Ginger's Restaurant
on Wilkens Station Road in Medford. A sign up sheet is now available on Narthex Bulletin Board for dinner.
Mark your calendars for
Dec. 10 - Women's Christmas Gathering
- Betty Mastrillo
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The Lord of Life Social Ministry team will meet on October 28th at 7 PM to get the ball rolling for the remainder of 2014 and begin planning for 2015. Lord of Life's Social Ministry is responsible for the many philanthropic programs that the church supports. The list is long and has touched almost everyone in the congregation in one way or the other. The list includes:
- Children's Fresh Air Home - Wildwood, New Jersey
- Christian Caring Center
- Christus Lutheran Academy
- ELCA World Hunger Appeal
- Fall Backpacks for Kids Appeal
- Farmers Against Hunger
- Fuller Center for Housing in the Jersey Pines
- Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County
- Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown
- Lutheran World Relief Quilts
- "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk
- Men's Ministry "Brothers for Others"
- Penny Miller Sewing Academy
- Shawnee & Seneca Food Pantries
- Spirit of the Holidays
- Urban Promise
- Women's Ministry "Bridge of Peace" Dinners
- Woodford / Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
We are asking anyone who wants to be involved in planning or who has ideas in other directions this ministry should go to please join us on
==> October 28, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall <==
to begin shaping the upcoming programs. - Linda Jagiela
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Thanksgiving Dinner Project
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Thanksgiving is coming, and we are once again supporting the Thanksgiving Dinner Project for the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. Bags will soon be available to contribute whatever you can to enable our friends in need to enjoy a special dinner. Items needed are...
Turkey Gift Certificates from Acme (please place in envelope and place in office) Stuffing Mix, Canned Vegetables, Instant Mashed Potatoes Canned Fruit, Canned Gravy and Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Juices, Dessert Mixes - Cake, Brownies, etc., Canned Frosting **Pop top lids on cans if possible Thank You! - Sue Dreisbach
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Calling all "Brothers for Others" the Lord of Life Men's Ministry.
The Men's Ministry is looking for a group of "Lumbermen" to help with the wood cutting project on Summit Drive in Tabernacle. We have cut up logs from two fallen trees on the Gordon/Braithwood property that will be sold to support our special ministries.
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==> Saturday, Oct 25th between
9:30 and Noon we will be splitting the wood and getting it ready for delivery starting Nov 1.
We will be asking for $100 per cord delivered. The money will go towards mission outreach efforts like Long Term Recovery efforts and mission trips. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex for the wood. We have only about 8 cords right now so 'first come - first served' with a maximum of 2 cords per individual.
On Monday 9:30am - continuing this project. (Please contact Rick or Jack for details)
Please contact Rick Osman (609-876-8806), Jack Gordon (609-351-2195) or Pastor Dave Jones for more information and to sign up. There is also a signup sheet in the Narthex.
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Please remember to direct your "Thrivent Choice" dollars in the fall if you have a Thrivent account. Simply login and click on the Thrivent Choice link and follow the instructions!
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ALSO we hope you are able to pickup your fall stewardship materials & enjoy the great work we have accomplished together. Picking up your bag helps us to minimize trips to homes to deliver them, and is much appreciated!
Also below is another video in our stewardship series highlighting the Women's Lutheran World Relief quilt efforts!
 | Stewardship Materials for You!
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 Here is a video talking about the activities of the Grace Place - thanks to Pat and Ruth for helping with this!
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Music & Worship Ministries
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Special Services
Reformation
Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26thAll Saints
Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd
Ring-a-ling..."Celebration Ringers calling..."
Do you enjoy music? Do you like sharing with a small group? Would you like to help support the music of our church? Why not join the Celebration Ringers! We have a great time as we ring to accompany hymns at special services. You don't have to read music, just how to count! Join us as we begin to prepare our Thanksgiving Eve music on Tuesday, Nov. 4th, at 1:30 if you would like to give it a try. We have small bells, large bells, and in between for any size volunteer! If you are interested, please contact Sue Dreisbach sued@lordlife.us.
Special Music
It's that time of year again when we are planning our Thanksgiving Eve, Advent, and Christmas Eve service, and special music is a part of them all! If you would like to be a part of the New Life Choir, join us on Wednesday nights at 7:30! If you would like to be part of the Praise Team, join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00. Your instrumental and/or vocal gifts are needed. Please contact Rick or Sue. All ages are welcome!
Two Special Musical Outings!
West Jersey Chamber Orchestra presents, "Music for Piano and Strings" First Presbyterian Church, Moorestown Saturday, November 1st, 7:30 pm Cost: $6 (regularly $20)
Handel's "Messiah" at the Kimmel Center with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Singers Chorale Sunday, December 21st, 2:00 Cost: $43 Please sign up and pay by November 16th
What a great opportunity! Handel's Messiah and the resounding joy of the 'Hallelujah' Chorus have been performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra for over five decades. Join us as we carpool and travel over the bridge
for this special afternoon!
We still have 9 tickets available.
Sue Dreisbach, sued@lordlife.us Rick Krause, rick@lordlife.us |
VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN AIDES are needed at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly. There are openings for trained lay visitors every day of the week. Following a training and orientation process, an Aide may donate two to four hours each week to visit patients, offering them friendship and spiritual comfort. Aids will need a letter of endorsement from their pastor.
The 18-hour Training Course will be offered at the Virtua Center for Learning, 1200 Howard Blvd., Mt. Laurel, on Thu Oct 30 and Fri Oct 31.
If you want to find out if volunteering is for you before signing up for the course, please phone for an information package with details of the course and the process of volunteering in the hospital. Please phone Chaplain Wendy Boer, at 609-914-6535. Or e-mail your name and address to wboer@virtua.org.
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Thrivent Funding Opportunities!
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Please check your Thrivent account - there could be some 'free funds' that can be distributed to your favorite charity! (we recommend Lord of Life, but let your conscience be your guide).
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ALSO - Thrivent has a program available to members. Take Action On A Cause You Care About!
It starts with an idea. Is there an unmet need that you want to impact? Why not bring a team together and take action - a one-time fundraiser, service activity, or education event that can be completed within 90 days.
Thrivent will help you get started, it's easy! It's called a Thrivent Action Team, and it's a benefit of your membership.
For more information lookup: https://www.thrivent.com/actionteam/
Suggestions: Helping Hands, Bridge of Peace Dinners, Brothers for Others Ministry etc...
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 Steve Varano (10/25), Matthew Fennimore (10/25), Cole Troyano (10/25), Sean McMichael (10/25), Justin Troyano (10/26), Ruth Huysman (10/26), Meghan Gingell (10/27), Sheri Perkins (10/27), Marie Patterson (10/28), Bob Quinn (10/28), William Hodum (10/28), Woody Priester (10/28), Michael Mottershead (10/28), Matthew Michaleski (10/29), Rev. David Jones (10/29), Callan Schmauder (10/31), Lars Branoff (Patterson) (10/31) Tom Larson (11/1), Jeffrey Parker (11/1), Karen Kelly (11/1), Bill Lohman (11/1), Anna Yannessa (11/1), Lorraine Requa (11/2), Dan Chromeck (11/3), Erin Welling (11/3), Cecile Schmidt (11/3), Malin Jasinski (11/3), Adam Simpkins (11/5), Nick Kulina (11/5), John Lupnacca (11/5), Hannah Adamson (11/5), Tony Eith (11/6), Beverly Evans (11/7), Kelly Shea (11/7), Harry Bratty (11/7), Nadia Strobl (11/7), Nicholas Julian (11/7), Katarina Jervis (11/8), Blake Jennings (11/8), Kenneth Gower (11/9), Bridget Gower (11/9), Sandy O'Neal (11/9), Noel Quinn (11/9), Lisa Rickershauser (11/11), Chris Kulina (11/11), David Miller (11/11), Katie Rickershauser (11/11), Patrick Reilley (11/12), Tracy Sander (11/12), Tina Leach (11/12), Lauren Sjostedt (11/12), Clare Maurer (11/13), Graceanna Rogers (11/13), Fred Cutts (11/14), Marge Finley (11/14), Dick Schaeffer (11/14), Paul Rickershauser (11/14)
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Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries
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Tracy & Todd Sander (10/26), Nikki & Dan Humbert (10/27),
Walt & Priscilla Faucett (10/27)
Jill & Matthew Detwiler (11/5), Dawn & Bruce Heinrich (11/7), Paul & Bonnie Horner (11/7), Michele & Frederick Nisula (11/7), Don & Cindy Lee (11/8), Dan & Karen Kelly (11/12), David & Marie Lamb (11/14)
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Book Club 2014-2015 Reading List
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 Here are the books for the 2014-2015 "season" of the Book Club! Contact Janell Reich for questions:
Date Title Author Genre
Nov 18 Wheat Belly William Davis food/health
Dec 16 The Elephant Keepers' Children Peter Hoeg faith
Jan 20 A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson humor
Feb 17 Shipping News Annie Proulx book to movie
Mar 17 Basketball Junkie C. Herren & B. Reynolds Cherokee HS
Apr 21 I know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou bio
May 19 The Kidnapped & the Ransomed Kate ER Pickard NJ
June 16 A Separate Peace John Knowles classic
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Friday 10/24
(Pastor Sue's day off)
Saturday 10/25
11:00 am - Betty Young Memorial Service
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday 10/26 **REFORMATION**
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
5:00 pm - RefCon IV & Pot Luck Dinner (6pm) @ St. Paul, Hainesport
Monday 10/27
12:30 pm - Helping Hands
Tuesday 10/28
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
7:00 pm - Social Ministry Team Meeting - all welcome! [see article]
Wednesday 10/29
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm - Out to Lunch Group @ Shamong Diner
6:00 pm - Sr. High Pumpkin Carving
7:30 pm - Women's Bible Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 10/30
7:00 pm - Child Protection Training (please attend if dealing with youth)
7:30 pm - LWR Quilting group (all invited!)
(Pastor Dave's Day off)
Friday 10/31
(Pastor Sue's Day off)
Saturday 11/1 **SET CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR **
6:00 pm - All Saints' Service with Holy Communion
7:30 pm - Music for Piano & Strings @ 1st Presb. Church
8:30 am - All Saints Service with Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving & Sunday School
& Confirmation Learning Session #4
10:00 am - Sr. High Gospel Chat (in Library)
11:30 am - "Amazing Race" for senior high and families
4:00 pm - Installation of Pastor Gary Woodruff @ Atonement, Asbury Park
Monday 11/3
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:30 pm - Lutheran Crossings - see Sue Dreisbach to participate!
Tuesday 11/4
1:30 pm - Celebration Ringers
Wednesday 11/5
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
11:30 am - Soup, Song & Sacrament - open to all!
7:30 pm - Women's Study
Thursday 11/6
9:00 am - Confirmation Service Project & Fellowship Retreat
9:00 am - Community Hymn Sing @ America's Keswick - see Sue Dreisbach
10:00 am - LWR Quilting Group, open to all
7:30 pm - Finance Team
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 11/7
3:00 pm - Chromeck/Weiss Wedding, W. Milford
(Pastor Sue's day off)
Saturday 11/8
6:00 pm - Service of the Word
Sunday 11/9
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
9:00-12:00 - Food & Fellowship
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
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Tue Nov 11 - Women's Fellowship Dinner at 6pm - Ginger's in Medford
Wed Nov 12 - Sr. High Dinner & College Care Packages (D. Yates / L. Blum)
ONLINE: Estimate of Sharing ("EOS") form for 2015 will be 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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OUR Purpose: Lord of Life is a welcoming community of forgiven people proclaiming the perfect love of Jesus Christ!
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