May 22, 2015 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Celebrate Pentecost! On Wednesday evening a number of us began our celebration of Pentecost with a special service at St. Matthew's in Moorestown. Many of our brothers and sisters from other churches in the greater Burlington and Camden area. We celebrated with word and song and most especially the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Come and celebrate with your brothers and sister at all three services here at Lord of Life this weekend and share in that same power and presence! Oh, and wear something red! "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Cor 3:17
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Church Phone:
609-268-0262
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Church Secretary:
Grace Place Director:
Discipleship & Children's Ministry 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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"Point your kids in the right direction - when they're old they won't be lost." (Proverbs 22:6 - The Message)
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Brothers and Sisters...
Ministry to, with and among children and youth has always been a high priority at Lord of Life. Our congregation truly believes that kids are not just the "future" of the church but that they are the church "right here and now!" As we learn, serve and celebrate together we model the faith for each other. In so many ways we catch what it means to be Christian from each other. That's why I'm so excited to share with you 5 marvelous ways that I personally was blessed by our kids and families just this past Spring!
+ On six Wednesday evenings Donna Yates and I were joined by Dennis Yates, Fran Bubeck. Christina Fennimore and Frank Humphries and sixteen different Senior High Youth for a meal, ice-breakers, devotions and discussions focused on the topics of "faith, family, fasting, fear, forgiveness and friends"
+ On a Saturday in May, Julie Oakley and I met with thirteen 3rd Year Confirmation students from 9 AM till 7 PM in preparation for their upcoming "Affirmation of Faith / Confirmation". Together we prepared the service of worship that they will lead for their Confirmation on Sunday, June 7 and they also prepared for that evening's worship. They spent time taking a "spiritual gifts inventory" and then selected several areas where they will use their gifts in future service at Lord of Life. And of course, we watched a movie together..."How to train your dragon".
+ Team 345 brought seven adults and 10 youth together as we were led by Donna Favilla to learn the basics of yoga and meditation. In addition we made a God's Eye craft, ate healthy snacks and visited the church's Meditation Walk by traveling through the dark and finding our way by flashlight.
+ Twelve of our kids prepared for their first Holy Communion over 3 weeks by spending 7 hours with parents, grandparents and siblings in shared meals, bible study, gaming, singing and age appropriate instruction. And then they all celebrated with family, friends and congregation "the meal that lasts a lifetime" on the first weekend of May.
+ This past Friday night twenty-five kids were dropped off at church to be watched by Julie and Ashley Vorwerk and other assorted adults who gave numerous parents the opportunity to have 3 hours of "alone time". Games, snacks, videos and stories gave kids of all ages a chance to relax together and provide a blessed respite for parents too!
Sisters and brothers, let us remember that pointing our kids in the right direction is Godly work...and the benefits will last a lifetime!
Your Bother in Christ, Pastor Jones
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Vacation Bible School is Coming!
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 G-Force VBS is coming your way!
God's Love in Action! This year we'll Move! Act! Care! Follow! and Share! with Jesus in this action packed Vacation Bible School. Morning session for PreK-K and evening session for grades 1-5, youth and adults. Mark your calendars for the week of July 27th and look for registration information in the entryway. See you there!
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We need your help!
Please help the Worship and Music Ministry Team make an important decision about our Worship. We have been exploring the possibility of changing our worship times beginning with the new program year in September 2015 for the purpose of:
- Creating time for Fellowship between the services,
- Allowing families to attend either of the two Sunday services and still participate in Sunday School and Confirmation Learning sessions,
- Creating an opportunity for Adult Study between the services.
The new [Sunday] schedule would be:
- 8:30 AM - Worship
- 9:45 AM - Fellowship and Study
- 10:30 AM - Worship
We know there is no way to meet everyone's expectations and desires as we consider this change. We are simply trying to make the best decision we can for the congregations as a whole. Your input is necessary to help us make this decision. For the next couple of weeks we will be gathering input from those who attend the worship services. If you would like to participate in helping us to make this important decision but will not be in worship, please contact Pastor Sue via email at pastor_sue@lordlife.us with the following information:
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Which worship service to you most regularly attend?
Saturday 6PM ____ Sunday 8:30AM____ Sunday 10AM____
Do you support a change to the Sunday Worship Schedule as identified above?
Yes____ No____
Comment(s) - Please feel free to provide any additional input that would be helpful in making this decision.
Name ___________________________________________________
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY - WEDNESDAYS, 10:00-11:30
OUR CREEDS
We affirm our faith at each of our services, but do we know where those words came from, how many of them there are, and how they came about? Join us over the next few weeks and you will! There is always great conversation, questions, and wonderful fellowship.
All are welcome! No experience necessary!
 OUT TO LUNCH AT EVERGREEN DAIRY BAR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH, NOON
Join us for a scrumptious lunch, wonderful fellowship, and ice cream!
All are welcome!
SOUNDS OF JOY AT LUTHERAN CROSSINGS
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1:30
We need your hands and heart as we share the joy of Jesus with our friends at Lutheran Crossings. This month we'll be looking at the background of some of our favorite hymns. ADULT/SENIOR MINISTRY-CELEBRATE LIFE-PLANNING SESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD, NOON Come and join in a light lunch followed by a discussion of where our ministry is and where we would like it to go! Everyone's 2 cents is needed whether you've been a part of the ministry activities before or not. All are welcome!
JUST ADDED!
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE TRIP
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24TH
Cost: $15 plus your lunch
Carpooling from the church and Leisuretowne at 9:00
or meet us there by 10:00
Please sign up and pay by June 8th
Join in the adventure of this amazing place where art and nature meet!
Both walking and assisted cart tours.
Lunch at the Peacock Cafe on the grounds.
All ages are welcome! Invite a friend as well!
Check out more at groundsforsculpture.org/Exhibitions
THANK YOU!
...to all 12 of our Helping Hands volunteers for making 262 sandwiches for our sisters and brothers in Christ who are served by the Christian Caring Center! A big thank you to Girl Scout Troop for sending along numerous sandwiches as well!
...to all of our cooks and bakers who supplied the sides and desserts for our special PEP get together with the YAHS from Prince of Peace! What a wonderful time we had together!
Check out pictures of some of our events on the link to the website!
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Children & Youth Ministries
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Disciples in Action - Children's and Confirmation Ministry:
- Thank you to Bob Donohue for coming to the rescue as the male leader from Lord of Life for the Middle School Retreat at Crossroads at the end of April. And a special thank you to the six amazing youth who made the trip - Erika, Anna, Rowen, Malin, Alexys, and Madasyn.
- Thank you to the folks who sponsored and supported last Friday's Date Night for parents. The following folks looked after 25 youngsters - Elle Brockington, Caroline Cuviello, Kayla Dauria, Lu and Ed Hourihan, Janell Reich, Ashley Vorwerk, Julie Vorwerk, and Pat Rehberger
- Thank you to the ladies who managed the ice cream and meals for the 12 "1st Holy Communion" youth and their families - Lu Hourihan, Caroline Cuviello, Nancy DiYenno, and Elizabeth Gibboni.
- Thank you to Donna Yates and Fran Bubeck for making our recent Senior High events on Wednesdays happen!
- Thank you to Julie Oakley for leading the 8th Grade Lock-in and for all the families who participated!
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To end the month with a really fun event, Team 345 will be departing Lord of Life following the 10 am Worship Service on May 31 for Diggerland adventures.
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Sunday School Update!
There will be no Sunday School this weekend, Memorial Day weekend. Please come and celebrate Pentecost with us in Worship and celebrate those who have and continue to serve in the Armed Forces on our behalf.
Also, we are planning a special Year End Celebration on Sunday, June 7th which will be the last day of Sunday School for this year. Don't miss the fun!
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Music & Worship Ministries
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Remember...everyone is welcome to join in...
New Life Choir, practicing on Wednesdays at 7:30!
Praise Team, practicing on Sunday mornings at 9:00! All ages and abilities are welcome!
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Worship Assistants Needed
Altar Guild (set up communion and altar and clean up after service - scheduled rotationally) Communion Assistants
Qualifications required: Love for the Lord and a grateful heart.
Prior experience not necessary as training will be provided.
Sue Dreisbach, sued@lordlife.us Rick Krause, rick@lordlife.us |
June 2nd - Bridge of Peace Dinner. Looking for people to donate meatballs, rolls, veggies and dip, 2 gallons of water. plates and forks. If you can help with any of this please let me know. We will be leaving my house approx. 4:45. If you would like to join us, pls email me.
 Dinners for Craig- this will be a continuing effort to help Craig out. Craig attends the 10 AM service and is in a wheelchair, so would appreciate anything we make. He likes everything and has no food allergies. There is a sign up sheet on the board in church. Looking forward - Dinner out -date to be determined - End of Year Pool Party at Julie Vorwerk's - date to be determined.
If you would like to receive emails from the Women's ministry or have your name removed , please email me at mastrillo@verizon. net or call me at 609-410-2167, Thanks!!! - Betty Mastrillo.
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Blood Drive Coordinator Needed
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 Susan Kagan will be moving to Sewell and not able to coordinate the Red Cross blood drives in the future; she would like to find somebody to help do this. If you are interested please contact Susan at njkagan@comcast.net The next event is June 25th 1-7pm. We thank Susan and Ed for the efforts they have made to have these successful events in the past!
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The Grace Place had their annual St. Jude's Trike-a-thon on Friday May 15th. The children had a great time for a very worthy cause. Miss Jill's class rode a total of 257 laps and Miss Ruth's class rode a total of 466 laps. The donations totaled $1,306.00. Wow! What a success!!!
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Senior High Mission Trip Info - contact: Jill Glossner
Going to Richmond, Virginia is June 28 -> July 3.
The Senior High Youth Mission Trip Team would like to thank all of those that supported us by making or purchasing baked goods or stopping by on May 16th to get your car washed. We raised over $800 in one day. As always, the generosity of Lord of Life leads to good things which in this case will be sending thirty-four youth and adults to Richmond, Virginia to work with Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity and the Greater Richmond Food Bank.
If you missed us this weekend, there is still an opportunity to support us by purchasing "Miles to Richmond". Forms are in the Narthex on the bulletin board...they are pink! If you can't support us financially please support us with prayers for safe travels.
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Meet the Council - Bill Leach
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Often referred to as "Tina's husband", Bill is the proud father of four teenagers - three boys and one girl. This wonderful family keeps him motivated and exhausted, often at the same time.
For Bill, it was love at first sight when he met Tina at Rutgers... though it took some persuasion to get her to share the feeling.
Bill's "hobbies" are dictated by the activities his kids get involved in. From Scouting, to sports, to school plays, to the band and musical concerts - he's always eager to get involved and to watch them learn and grow.
Bill has worked for the US Navy for close to thirty years, currently heading up an R&D group supporting aircraft carrier technologies. He's also a part time financial advisor, helping family and friends to make the most of life.
A long-standing member of Lord of Life, Bill's in his second term on Council, and appreciates the opportunity to give back to the church for all the good it has provided the community over the years.
Some fun facts about Bill: he's worked for NASCAR (causing them to change their own Rule Book); he sang Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama; he's white water rafted the full length of the Grand Canyon (twice); he rescued Tina from an active volcano; he "participated" in a Central American revolution; he saved the world by closing up the hole in the ozone layer; but... he did NOT kiss a shark's belly (only Tina had the guts to do that!).
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Lutheran World Relief - Help Nepal
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 Lutheran World Relief is donating quilts, Personal Care Kits and water filtration units, household goods, temporary shelter and cash vouchersto help families meet their most basic needs. They are currently assessing the needs in Gorkha to prepare a similar response.
Thanks again to everyone who has donated to help respond to the Nepal earthquake. If you have not yet donated, please give to the Nepal Earthquake Fund. Your gift will be used to respond to the devastation from the earthquake in Nepal. |
Mary-Jo Miserendino (5/23), John Storm (5/23), Dan Kelly (5/23), Chad Allen (5/23), Kelsey Nisula (5/24), Nicholas Yannessa (5/25), Connor Vandegrift (Stull) (5/25), Jan Baker (5/25), Doug Hess (5/25), Neil Brown (5/25), Kelsey King (5/26), Zachery Thomas (5/26),
Scott Charles (5/28), Larry Godfrey (5/28), Kristen Parsons (5/29), Alan Bethke (5/29), Mitchell Hay (5/30), Tara Hankins (5/30),
George Troyano (5/31), Jonathan Lupnacca (5/31),
Elizabeth Bruner (5/31), Susan Kagan (6/1), Jennifer Schultz (6/1), Nancy DeAngelis (6/2), Donna Rudderow (6/2), Missy Duncan (6/2), Kevin Fennimore (6/2), Richard Hankins (6/2), Patrick Fennimore (6/3), Betty Anderson (6/3), Jim Ebersberger (6/3), Doris Miller (6/5), Joshua Ryab Willitts (6/5)
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Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries
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Robyn & Kevin Curl (5/29),
Mary & Mark Goehring (5/30),
Kari & George Troyano (5/30)
Michelle & Erik Cummings (6/1)
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Book Club 2014-2015 Reading List
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 Here is the last book for the 2014-2015 "season" of the Book Club! Contact Janell Reich for questions:
June 23 A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Stay tuned for next year's list!
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C A L E N D A R
May - June 2015
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Saturday 5/23
6:00 pm - Vigil of Pentecost with Holy Communion (wear RED!)
Sunday 5/24 Pentecost (wear RED!)
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Sunday School
Monday 5/25 - Memorial Day
(office closed)
Tuesday 5/26
7:00 pm - Children's Ministry Steering Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday 5/27
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm - 'Out to Lunch' Group at Evergreen Dairy
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 5/28
10:00 am - Quilting Group for Lutheran World Relief
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 5/29
(open)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 5/30
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer Praise & Thanksgiving service with Holy Communion & Sunday School
11:30 am - Team 345 @ Diggerland
Monday 6/1
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:30 pm - Lutheran Crossings
Tuesday 6/2
4:45 pm - Women's Ministry Dinner at Bridge of Peace
5:45 pm - Youth Music Rehersal
6:30 pm - Confirmation Service Practice (8th Grade Only)
Wednesday 6/3
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm - Adult/Senior Ministry Planning Meeting with Lunch
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 6/4
6:00 pm - Troop 24700 Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
7:30 pm - Finance Team
7:30 pm - LWR Quilting Group
NJ Synod Assembly at Ocean Place Resorts (day 1)
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 6/5
9:00 am - Grace Place End of School Year Picnic
NJ Synod Assembly at Ocean Place Resorts (day 2)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 6/6
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
NJ Synod Assembly at Ocean Place Resorts (day 3)
8:00 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
10:00 am - Prayer Praise & Thanksgiving service & Sunday School
11:30 am - Confirmation Service
Monday 6/8
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday 6/9
(open)
Wednesday 6/10
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 6/11
10:00 am - LWR Quilting Group
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 6/12
10:00 am - God Created ...
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 6/13
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday 6/14
8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
9:30 - noon - Food & Fellowship
10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Communion & Summer Sunday School
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
Jun 7 (Sun) 11:30am - Service of Confirmation / Affirmation of Baptism
June 28 - July 3 - Senior High Mission Trip to Richmond Virginia
(see Jill Glossner for details)
July 12 - 15: Junior High Mission Trip to Lancaster, PA
(see Tina Leach for details)
July 27 - 31: Vacation Bible School "G-Force"
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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