Aug 28, 2015 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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...the last lazy hazy days of summer...
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Thoughts in Print, by Pastor Sue
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609-268-0262
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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 moment I stepped outdoors at 6:15 this morning I was reminded that Fall is just around the corner. The humidity and the temperature were in a much more tolerable range than they had been in months, the birds were doing their bird thing, the deer and the squirrels were doing their thing, and the sunrise was peaking through the trees - just perfect. For someone who grew up in upstate NY, and I maintain you can't claim "upstate" until at least Albany, this feels more like normal summer, cool evenings and warm days, perfect shorts and hoodie weather first thing in the morning while walking the dog.
For a moment it was blissful. And then as I walked Jessie back up the driveway toward the house my "to do list" for the day began to rear its ugly head in my consciousness. You know, that list of things that are already swirling around in all of our heads as September looms large... the reality check that before very long all the normal activities of a busy life, especially for families, will begin in earnest.
Much of my "to do list" these days has to do with Children and Family ministry. And I am very grateful for the process we began last Spring with two focus group meetings and the resulting team of amazing folks who have become a steering committee for this vital ministry. Already there are plans coming together for our children, youth, and families with an eye toward the things that we have identified as important for all of us and which inspired our new fall schedule. Worship, Fellowship, and Faith Formation.
To help all of us stay better informed as we take this journey together, I've made dramatic changes to the LOL Faith Formation web site in the last few days and will be looking to this site as a key resource for communicating with all of you our plans for September 13th and beyond. You can reach the site from the main Lord of Life web page (www.lordlife.us) or through the following link:
Please take some time to take a look and feel free to let me know how we can make it better and more useful for you.
Also, please pray for me and for what God has in store for all of us as I prepare to begin a nine month training program in "First Third" ministry beginning on September 20th at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA. This training consists of a one week on-site experience with the remainder as distance learning through internet based technology. Check the Faith Formation site for updates and information about the training program and my progress through this process.
I'm excited about where we're going together! I hope you will prayerfully consider how God may be calling you and your family to a faithful encounter in a new and different way this fall, to allow yourself the opportunity to escape the running "to do list" for a couple of hours each week and settle into the blissful presence of the Spirit with your fellow members of the family of faith that is Lord of Life.
Peace! = ) Pastor Sue
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REMINDER
FALL SCHEDULE CHANGES ON SEPTEMBER 13th
 Saturday 6:00 PM - Worship (No Change) Sunday 8:15 AM - Worship (Traditional Service of Holy Communion)
Sunday 9:30 AM - Fellowship and Study for All Ages
Sunday 10:30 AM - Worship (Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving)
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Church "end of summer" Picnic!
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IT'S PICNIC TIME AGAIN - MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH @12:30 PM.
 We will once again be gathering at Camp Ockanickon for our annual church picnic. Come and enjoy the fellowship, food, swimming, boating, etc.
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for you to register & list what items you can bring to help us defray the cost.
Hope to see you all there!!!!!
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Red Cross Blood Drive - Tuesday Aug 25th
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Thanks to everyone who helped and gave blood during the latest blood drive. With the 'double red' donations, we had 53 equivalent pints donated! Supplies are always low in the summer, and we appreciate the turnout! Thanks also to Lu Hourihan and the 'calling team' who helped get donors in the doors!
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"Meet the Council" - Janine Yannessa
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 Janine Yannessa has belonged to Lord of Life for approximately 5 years. She has two beautiful children, Nicholas 15, and Anna 16, who attend Seneca high school. They have been involved in the church for 8 years. Janine enjoys singing with the Praise Team every Sunday. She has been employed by Trotec Laser as a Regional Sales Manager since 2014.
Janine graduated from Bensalem High school in 1976. She also attended Bucks County Technical School for Auto Mechanics and was the first female to graduate. She has been a resident of Tabernacle with her children for the past 16 years.
"I am honored and thankful to be a part of such a loving and welcoming community."
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Help Needed - Church Audit Team!
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 We will be conducting the yearly audit of the church's accounting which will take place on September 17 at 6:30pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us for 3 hours. If you can balance your own checkbook, then you are a perfect candidate to help out ! Please send an email to finance@lordlife.us or contact Bill Reich if you can assist in this important activity.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY  WEDNESDAYS, 10-11:30, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9TH
Mark your calendars and get ready to join in once again or start a new journey as we gather for learning, discussion, questions, and lively conversation on Wednesday mornings! Our study begins with "Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Can Imagine" by Max Lucado. All are welcome!
OUT TO LUNCH AT SHAMONG DINER
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, NOON
All are welcome to share wonderful food and fellowship! Please sign up on the bulletin board so that we can put in our reservation. We will be saving a place for you!
SOUNDS OF JOY AT LUTHERAN CROSSINGS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 1:30
Want to warm your own heart? Join us as we reach out to our friends at Lutheran Crossings in Moorestown with the love, joy, and music of our faith! This is such a special afternoon of making all of our hearts sing and our faces smile. Please let Sue know if you need a ride.
PEP "DO YOU REMEMBER THIS?" LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, NOON
Our after lunch theme this month will be "Do You Remember This?" Come see and share things that spark (or challenge) your memories! How did we use a party line? See actual ration books from WWII. How did you get on American Bandstand? If you can, bring something to share!
THANK YOU!
...to all of our cooks for the food that was prepared for our Homemade Ice Cream Social and all of those who came to make it a wonderful time of fellowship!
...to all of our Helping Hands who shared their resources, their time, and their hearts to provide 285 sandwiches for our friends in need through the Christian Caring Center! Our thanks as well to Thrivent Financial members who have helped to partially sponsor this project through Action Team grants.
Check out pictures of some of our events on the link to the website!
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Music & Worship Ministries
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Service of Healing
Sunday, August 30th, 4:00
A worship celebration of the healing power of God with individual anointing and prayer. All are welcome.
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 |
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Sept. 18th - 6:45 pm BUNCO is back! The sign up sheet is up. Please write your name and put the $5.00 in the envelope. Please bring an appetizer or a dessert to share with everyone. If you have never played come join us to see what you have been missing!!!
Oct. 18th - Walking for a Cure for Breast Cancer at Ocean City, NJ
Leaving from the church so we can carpool. Time TBD. If you are interested in going, pls contact Betty Mastrillo or Pastor Sue. If you would like to make a donation, pls put your money in Box 195. Our goal is $1000.00 this year. This is a very worthy cause, pls help us reach our goal.
Meals for Craig - The sign up sheet is up on the board. If you can help with a meal it would be greatly appreciated. You can leave the meal in the refrigerator, then let me know so I can make sure Craig receives it. Craig eats everything and has no food allergies.
For more info on any of these please contact Betty Mastrillo (mastrillo@verizon.net)
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 Looking for some golfers to participate in a foursome to play in the:
Habitat for Humanity - 3rd Annual Golf Outing
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
at:
Old York Country Club
228 Old York Rd
Chesterfield Township, NJ 08515
==> All proceeds go to benefit our Veterans Build which provides housing for military service members and their families. Cost per individual is $150 which includes greens fees & cart, snacks, cocktail reception, and breakfast & dinner. Bob Sunbury and Rick Osman have participated in this event for the past two years.
Please Contact:
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 Backpacks for kids Lord of Life out did itself this year exceeding our goal of collecting 100 backpacks. Through the efforts of the vacation bible school and the congregations generous donations, we collected 105 backpacks. Not all of the backpacks were full but we also collected a ton of supplies to go in them. Forty-five back packs were filled and given to Bridge of Peace. Sixty back packs went to the Christian Caring Center. We fulfilled the goal for Bridge of Peace but the Christian Caring Center needed 250 back packs for those who signed up and they had a waiting list for others who had a need. Our donation went a long way toward meeting their goals. Thank you to everyone who helped make this program a tremendous success! You made lots of kids happy. Future events We have a number of Sunday after services volunteer events planned this fall including planning to work at the Habitat restore in Maple Shade unloading trucks. We are also continuing to do our road clean ups and plan to have one this month. We are planning a work day/clean up at the YMCA Camp. We will be doing some early autumn gleaning at a local farm. Please watch your bulletin for dates and times. These events are family friendly for all ages so we hope that you and your family members will participate as a group. |
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A whole new season of book club and new batch of books! Join us!
Sept. 15 In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson 
- history of American Ambassador to Nazi Germany
Oct. 20 Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
- historical fiction set in pre-colonial Nigeria
Nov. 17 Food: a love story by Jim Gaffigan
- food and humor
Dec. 15 No Future without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu
- memoir of healing and faith in South Africa
2016
Jan. 19 The Road to Character by David Brooks
- morality and ethics
Feb. 16 Evensong by Gail Godwin
- novel about faith & family
Mar. 15 Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small Town Obituary
by Heather Lende
- life lessons in Alaska
Apr. 19 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
- historical fiction Depression Era
May 17 World's Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
- memoir, health and faith
June 21 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
- historical fiction slavery in Charleston |
Patricia Andrews (8/29), Tina Steinhour (8/29), Gene Ingrao (8/31),
Jack Wright (8/31), Lucas Wojtaszek (9/1), Kim Grantner (9/1),
Angela Lee (9/2), Amy Jervis (9/2), Luca DeCristofaro (9/3),
John Borkowski (9/3), Jeff Hughes (9/3), Janet Bruner (9/4),
Bonnie Horner (9/4), Leslie Baechler (9/4), Jeff Gibboni (9/5),
Andrew Frey (9/5), Emily Dauria (9/5), Stanley Tarasewicz (9/5),
Donna Nairn (9/5), Jamie Millere (9/5), Alan Dennison (9/6),
Kayla Harris (9/7), Kandace MacDonald (9/8), Diane Knoell (9/8),
Wendy Reilley (9/8), Helen Gill (9/9), Bob Korchak (9/9),
Peter Edwardsen (9/9), Jenna Ogilvie (9/10),
Charlie Schultheis (9/10), Kristen Sarlo (9/10), Cathy Shea (9/11), Bruce Rohner (9/11)
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Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries
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Ed & Lucia Hourihan (8/29), Anne-Marie & Jeremy Pifer (8/29), Karl & Linda Russ (8/29), David & Kathleen Parsons (8/30), Melissa & Todd Evans (9/1), Stacey & Steve Varano (9/3), Marie & Jacque Vail (9/5), Lindsay & Adam Havas (9/6), Brian & Donna Roemer (9/6), Jennifer & Joseph Steff (9/6), Cecile & Bill Schmidt (9/7), Terri & Tom Riches (9/8), Dawn & Steve Bielec (9/9), Karen & Mike Romanchak (9/9), Timothy & Myra Bell (9/10), Burt & Helen Gill (9/10), Chuck & Fran Bubeck (9/11)
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C A L E N D A R
Aug 29 - Sep 20, 2015
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NOTICE: Our Pastors will be away from the church in September
during the following dates:
Pastor Dave - Sep 9 thru 16th (Vacation - Owen's Wedding)
Pastor Sue - Sep 16 thru 30th (Continuing Education & Vacation)
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Saturday 8/29
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion Sunday 8/30 8:30 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:00 am - Praise Team Rehearsal 10:00 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving & Summer Sunday School 4:00 pm - Service of Healing
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Monday 8/31
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
Tuesday 9/1
(open)
Wednesday 9/2
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Thursday 9/3
(open)
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 9/4
(open)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 9/5
1:00 pm - Ed Graham & Karen Craig Wedding at St. Mark Episcopal Church in Philadelphia
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
1:00 pm - Chuck & Fran Bubeck's 50th Wedding Anniversary & Renewal of Vows
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Monday 9/7 - Have a Blessed LABOR DAY
(Office Closed)
Tuesday 9/8
(open)
Wednesday 9/9
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
6:00 pm - Grace Place Open House
Thursday 9/10
10:00 am - Quilt Ministry
7:30 pm - Finance Team
*** Grace Place Reopens! ***
Friday 9/11
10:00 am - God Created...
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 9/12
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
Sunday 9/13 ** NOTE ==> NEW SERVICE TIMES & PICNIC ***
8:15 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:30 am - Praise Team Rehearsal (library)
9:30 am - Faith Formation & Fellowship
10:30 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion
12:30 pm - Picnic at Camp Ockanickon (see article!)
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Monday 9/14
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:30 pm - Lutheran Crossings
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday 9/15
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship
Wednesday 9/16
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
Thursday 9/17
12:00 am - PEP
6:30 pm - Church Audit Team
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 9/18
6:45 pm - Women's Ministry BUNKO
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Saturday 9/19
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
8:15 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:30 am - Praise Team Rehearsal (library)
9:30 am - Faith Formation & Fellowship
10:30 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Lupnacca Baptism
12:00 pm - International Day of Peace Event
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - - -
September 13 - NEW WORSHIP SCHEDULE STARTS!!
Saturday: 6:00 pm (Worship with Holy Communion) Sunday: 8:15 am (Worship with Holy Communion) 9:30 am (Fellowship & Faith Formation for All Ages) 10:30 am (Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion on 2nd/4th week)
September 13 - Lord of Life Church Picnic at 12:30pm - Camp Ockanickon.
September 17 - Church Audit - contact Bill Reich if you can help (finance@lordlife.us) September 31 - Stewardship Meeting 7pm - join us!
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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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