Oct 23, 2015 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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Thoughts in Print by Pastor Sue
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Church Phone:
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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A few years ago we developed a Vision statement that included the following: "We value and participate in learning opportunities for spiritual growth." This led to the development of a ministry priority that we defined as "Cradle to Grave Faith Formation"; it's the idea that we need a strategy to provide meaningful and appropriate opportunities for spiritual growth for everyone in our midst. As the pastor responsible for learning ministry here at Lord of Life I take this responsibility very seriously. While I have actively been engaged as a teacher/leader in youth ministry for more than 30 years, I have never had the opportunity for any formal training beyond one course at seminary. It doesn't take a "rocket scientist" to see that this is an area that needs special attention and skills and even a lifetime of experience isn't enough to lead effectively in new and challenging times for our families.
So... A few weeks ago I had the honor of beginning a nine month journey of learning by spending a week at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa with 14 other leaders who are passionate about ministry with young people and their families. We are a rather diverse group ranging in age from 22 to 61. Two of us are pastors, the rest are youth workers. We come from churches of every size from states like NJ, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Texas and then some. I am grateful to God for the blessing of these fellow travelers and for what we will learn together and what we will support each other to accomplish in partnership with the people of our own congregations for the sake of Faith Formation with and for our families.
I want to thank all the people here at Lord of Life who are supporting this effort to move us toward a real plan for revitalizing our ministry with youth and families. From staff members, to the recently formed Children's Ministry Steering and Family Ministry Leadership Teams, to members of Council and a host of new and continuing volunteers, I sense the Spirit in action at every turn. I am especially grateful to those who have begun the difficult work of assessing our current fitness for supporting healthy and vibrant ministry in this area. My training has provided me with an assessment tool that identifies the main things we need to be aware of and how to evaluate where we stand in these areas. They are:
Congregational Assets
- Faith Maturity
- Pastoral Leadership Strength
- Congregational Characteristics
- Youth Involvement
Youth Ministry Assets
- Youth Minister Strength
- Youth and Adult Leadership
- Youth Ministry Effectiveness
- Family Involvement
We are already making real headway in knowing what our strengths and opportunities are in these areas and looking to what we can build on for the future. Don't be surprised if you are contacted for your input as we move forward in fulfilling our vision of being "a welcoming community of forgiven people proclaiming the perfect love of Jesus Christ!" especially for our youngest members and their families. Please keep this effort and those who will benefit from it in your prayers.
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Attention:
All Confirmation Age Youth and Their Families Grades 6 thru 8
RefCon V - Sunday Evening
October 25th from 5 to 7:30PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 910 Marne Hwy,
Hainesport, NJ 08036
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 and your entire family... are invited to this one of a kind event!
- Praise Team Rehearsal - 4:30-all singers and musicians are welcome!
- Potluck Dinner at 5:00PM - Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
- Worship with Holy Communion at 6:00PM
This event will serve as our Confirmation Kick-Off for the 2015-2016 program year and will include our LOL Confirmation Orientation from 7:00 to 7:30. Please make every effort to attend.This is a combined event celebrating with Confirmation Youth from several different congregations. Don't miss the fun!
Please contact Pastor Sue if you are interested in service opportunities during worship. We need folks for the Praise Team as well as assistance with Reading lessons and serving Communion (servers and ushers).
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Be On the Look Out!
October is here and Advent is right around the corner. We have been brain storming about Family Advent Night and have decided to return to a fun filled craft night. We will have the crafts on display starting the weekend of Oct 31-Nov. 1. Advent Family Night will be on Nov. 29 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Sign-up sheets will be available. If you have any questions or would like to help with the evening, please contact Julie Vorwerk at awwvorwerk@aol.com .
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Jazz Concert - Oct 30 at 7:30pm - at Lord of Life!
A jazz concert will be held in our sanctuary on Friday, 10/30, beginning at 7:30 p.m. . The Jazz and Blues Showcase will feature Dave Stryker Trio in concert. Trio features Stryker on guitar, Jared Gold on organ and Sylvia Cuenca on drums. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.
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Stewardship at Lord of Life
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"Thank You!"
"We Are Lord of Life!"
"What is Happening?"
What does all of the above have to do with Stewardship and this Fall? The Stewardship Team started rolling out this year's Campaign with a learning session & Fellowship time on Sunday, October 4th between the worship services. The learning session discussion was based around the Mutual Ministry questionnaire from this past spring. This year's Stewardship Program will be one of "Personal Contact" using group meetings with all of the families of Lord of Life. These will be a one hour session around refreshments, two way conversation and discussion.
We are asking for families/members to sign up for one of many sessions that will be held between now and the end of November. We are trying to accommodate all parishioners and their time schedules so we have the remaining sessions:
- Sunday - November 8 at 7 PM
- Tuesday - November 10 at 7 PM
- Wednesday - November 18 at 1 PM and 7 PM
- Sunday - November 22 at 12 PM and 7 PM
Sessions will be held at the Lord of Life Fellowship Hall.
Please sign up for the session that you want to attend. Sign up sheets on the Narthex.
If there are any questions please contact Doug Hess, doughess@aol.com, or Rick Osman, ossie3rick@aol.com.
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2016 Estimate of Sharing
The 2016 Estimate of Sharing (EOS) forms are now 'online' - please go to this link to submit your 2016 estimate. Or paper forms will be available from the church.
Thanks for supporting our Mission & Ministries!
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 Oct 18th - Sunday - Breast Cancer Walk - 'Walking for a Cause' - at Ocean City. Thanks to everyone who walked and donated for this event! The weather was beautiful, and we raised over $1000 to help fight Breast Cancer. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
(more photos on the web at www.lordlife.us)
If you would still like to donate to this cause, please place an envelope with your donation in Mailbox #195 at the church. Mark the envelope "Walking for a Cause".
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 >> Stepping up to the change in our schedule, Lord of Life's nursery is staffed by adults and ready for young children each Sunday from 9:30-10:15 am. This allows parents to enjoy the fellowship time between services or to participate in the adult forum. Please join me in thanking the loving volunteers who make this possible -- Tammy Miller, Janell Reich, Renee Jones, Fran Jones, Betsy Mottershead, Tracey Gibboni, Carolyn Cuviello, Betty Mastrillo, Bettyjane Watkins and Elizabeth Gibboni. A rotational schedule with two volunteers each Sunday makes this an easy service opportunity. Let me know if you feel the Lord calling you to assist in this ministry. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>> Another new Sunday opportunity for SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry) is made possible by Stephanie Vorwerk and Chester Drago. They are gathering for faithful conversations from 9:30-10:15 am in the back right corner of the Fellowship Hall. They invite our high school youth to come when they can and to bring along their friends. Thanks Steph and Chester!
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>> Questions? Contact: Lu Hourihan
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Thanks again to Brett and Bill Reich for their help in taking apart (Brett) and hauling away (Bill R.) the large mixer that has been holding down the corner of the 'teller's office' for a couple of years. It's a shame we couldn't deploy it or find the power supply (so we could have sold it), but I'm glad it is finally out of the building. We were able to recycle the electronics and also sell the metal and aluminum for scrap.
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
A big thank you goes out to everyone who came out on Saturday, October 17 to help clean out the basement in the FDC and closets around the building. And a bonus were 2 guys cleaning the gutters. There were 20 plus folks that took their Saturday morning to help others at LOL and we just wanted to let everyone know how much it was appreciated. The dumpster was overflowing when we were done!
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To my Lord of Life family,
With grateful joy I thank all who were able to come to my opening
at the Mad Batter in Cape May.
Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated and I am truly blessed and thank God for the wonderful gift of Lord of Life in my life.
Blessings to all, Mary E. Stroup
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 The Grace Place had such a fun month. To learn about Fire Prevention we had the Tabernacle fire department come and speak with the children. They were able to go out to the fire truck and see the equipment that has to be worn for a fire. We are having our Halloween Parade on October 30 and many parents are going to partake in a Trunk'-or--Treat. Miss Jill and Miss Ruth's classes continue to learn while having fun and making friendships.  
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY  WEDNESDAYS, 10-11:30
Our fall study, "Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Can Imagine" by Max Lucado has been awesome. The last session will be held on 10/28. Then, get ready for Life From the UpSide, by J. Ellsworth Kalas. Here's an excerpt..."There is God. And because there is God, there is goodness. I profoundly believe that God is at work in our world and that our planet has not yet been written off as a lost cause...God is always at work, usually, I think, behind the scenes. And because of God, faith, love, and goodness keep being reborn." Join in with this very engaging group as we learn, discuss, question, and enjoy lively conversation about our faith journeys.
All are welcome!
HELPING HANDS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 12:30
Many hands and joyful hearts make our sandwich making a breeze! You can join in the making, donate meat and/or cheese, or make a donation to help this Social Ministry event happen for our neighbors in need served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills.
SOUNDS OF JOY AT LUTHERAN CROSSINGS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 1:30
Come and help share the love of God with the residents! You can help people get to the Chapel and/or touch their hearts with your love and fellowship! The more hands we have, the more people are able to participate!
Sign up now to reserve a seat for these special holiday events!
AMERICA'S KESWICK COMMUNITY HYMN SING
December 3rd-Christmas Spectacular with special guest pianist, Michael Faircloth, and the Festival of Christian Christmas Trees
sign up and pay by Nov. 1st
This is a wonderful event that includes a light breakfast, wonderful program of devotion and music, and a scrumptious lunch, all for $12!
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
Broad Street United Methodist Church, Burlington
Carpooling at 10am with a lunch stop before the show at 1pm sign up and pay by Oct. 25th, $12 Gerald Dickens, great-great grandson of author Charles Dickens, performs a one-man show taking the part of twenty-six different characters in turn. The performance is unforgettable, as he brings to life all of the meaning of the original story.
THANK YOU!
...to all of our Lutheran Crossing angels who touched the lives of 38 residents in October!
...to all of our cooks and bakers whose mystery food made for a wonderful meal for our PEP Mystery Dinner!
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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Let the Music Begin...or Continue!
We would love to have you share your musical gifts, whatever your age or ability! If you've got the desire, we'll provide the support!
Be a part of the New Life Choir!
Practice on Wednesdays at 7:30, contact Rick Krause
Be a part of the Praise Team! Practice on Sundays at 9:30 in the Library, contact Sue Dreisbach
Be a part of the Celebration Ringers!
Upcoming practices: 10/27, 11/10, and 11/24, at 1:45, contact Sue Dreisbach
Worship Assistants Needed 
=> Altar Guild (to 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 |
Nov. 17th - Thursday 6:00 pm- Dinner at La Piccola Cucina Italiana
At 208 Medford-Mount Holly Road (Route 541), Medford. A sign up sheet will be put up soon.
Dec. 1st - Bridge of Peace Dinner
We will be serving them a Christmas Dinner of ham and all the fixings. If you can help in anyway, cooking or donating money it will be greatly appreciated.
Dec. 6th - A CHRISTMAS CAROL - McCarter Theatre - Princeton.
Tickets are $40.00 each and the money must be to Julie Vorwerk by Oct. 31st. We only have 20 tickets, so first come first serve. Please sign up ASAP. We will carpool from the church.
Dec. 16th - DATE CHANGE - Women's Christmas Party. 6:00 PM.
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to be shared. We will also being doing our ornament exchange. Please buy an ornament for $5.00 or less and bring it wrapped. A sign up sheet will be put up by Dec. 1st.
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Meals for Craig - The sign up sheet still 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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 Many of you have been enjoying the fellowship time between the church services each and every Sunday. We hope to continue this for several months to come. Each Sunday a different ministry has been the host and has supplied the goodies. If you would like to bake something or purchase something for this event there is a sign up sheet posted in the Narthex where you can pick the date you would like to help us out.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Lu Hourihan or Carolyn Cuviello.
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 If you were in church a few weeks ago you saw all the beautiful quilts displayed on the pews. These quilts were all made by women of LOL. This group has only been meeting for about a year and a half and have already made about 150 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. A few of our quilts have already been shipped to India and Africa.
The quilters meet every other Thursday - a group meets in the morning and another group in the evening on alternate weeks. We can certainly use your help. If you can sew then you can make a quilt. We do most of the sewing at home but we cut out fabric and piece quilts together at the meetings together with having some fun and fellowship with others. Please think about joining us!
==> If interested please call Gloria Brosious or Penny Miller and they can give you more information. There will be kits available if you just want to pick them up with the instructions and make them at home.
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- Wednesday Morning breakfast group - 8am Red Lion Dinner - weekly!
- Fall mission project: Helping Cumberland County Long Term Recovery group build Handicap ramp and deck in Fortescue NJ. Helping communities affected by Super Storm Sandy. Going down Wed and Thu weekly. Contact Jack Gordon or Rick Osman if you'd like to participate.
- Work day opportunities around the church this fall.
Come and see what the Men are up to!
Contact Rick Osman ossie3rick@aol.com, or Bob Sunbury sunbob@ptd.net
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Thank you to everyone who made our road clean up a success!
We will have another in the spring!
Save the date: November 1. God's Work Our Hands event--Rake and Run.
We will meet after the 10:30 service for a meal, then head across the street to clean up leaves at Allenwood. This is a family friendly event. BYOR--Bring your own rake or blower or whatever else you may need. See you there!
Thanksgiving Bags for the Christian Caring Center
October 31st through November 15th
It's that time again when we have the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving dinner items for the many families in need who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. The list of items needed are: turkey gift certificates from Acme, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, canned fruit, canned gravy and sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned juices, dessert mixes for cake, brownies, cookies, canned frosting. Please look for pop top lids on cans if possible or consider tossing in a can opener with your donation. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Lists will also be available at the church...Look for the bright orange sheets!
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SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
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YOUTH GROUP NIGHT AT THE FUNPLEX IN MOUNT LAUREL
Nov 13 - Friday
This event is for 6th through 12th grade youth. Save the date! More details soon!
Contact Stephanie Vorwerk for more information!
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 The Holiday Shoppe for residents will be held December 3 and the Auxiliary continues to collect small gift items, knickknacks, jewelry items, cologne, small toys, etc. for residents to pick from to give as gifts to their family members. Also needed are rolls of wrapping paper, gift bags, rolls of tape, tags, tissue paper, etc. for wrapping the residents' selected gifts. All donations must be placed in the Lutheran Crossings box inside the front door by December 1.
Any 2016 calendars and greeting cards for birthday, get well, or thinking of you are also being accepted.
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A whole new season of book club and a new batch of books! Join us!
Tuesday - 7pm on:
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 |
Michael Safier (10/24), Nancy DiYenno (10/24), Ryan Safier (10/24),
Sean McMichael (10/25), Cole Troyano (10/25),
Steve Varano (10/25), Matthew Fennimore (10/25),
Justin Troyano (10/26), Sheri Perkins (10/27),
Meghan Gingell (10/27), Marie Patterson (10/28),
Woody Priester (10/28), William Hodum (10/28),
Michael Mottershead (10/28), Bob Quinn (10/28),
Matthew Michaleski (10/29), Rev. David Jones (10/29),
Lars Branoff (10/31), Callan Schmauder (10/31),
Jeffrey Parker (11/1), Anna Yannessa (11/1), Bill Lohman (11/1),
Karen Kelly (11/1), Tom Larson (11/1), Lorraine Requa (11/2), Cecile Schmidt (11/3),
Dan Chromeck (11/3), Erin Welling (11/3), Malin Jasinski (11/3), John Lupnacca (11/5),
Hannah Adamson (11/5), Nick Kulina (11/5), Tony Eith (11/6)
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Upcoming Wedding Anniversaries
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Ting & Heather Cosper (10/24),
Tracy & Todd Sander (10/26),
Walt & Priscilla Faucett (10/27),
Dan & Nikki Humbert (10/27),
Jill & Matthew Detwiler (11/5)
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LifeLines Editor(s) needed!
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 Still need an editor for the Lifelines for 2016. There is still time to get acquainted with the process this year. The newsletter is edited online with only a web browser - very easy to do. If you can type and use a mouse, and have internet - you are all set!
Or if 2 or more people are interested it could be a co-editor position which makes it even easier! About 4-5 hours are needed every 2 weeks (with current schedule of 26 issues / year). If you'd like to explore what is involved please email lifelines@lordlife.us and we will give you a demo, or you can ask Bill or Sue Dreisbach for more information. Thanks for considering this ministry opportunity! (Only 4 issues remaining in 2015!)
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C A L E N D A R
Oct 10 - Nov 1, 2015
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Saturday 10/24 ** REFORMATION **
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion Sunday 10/25 ** REFORMATION **
8:15 am - Service of Holy Communion 9:30 am - Praise Team Rehearsal 9:30 am - Faith Formation & Fellowship 10:30 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with baptism
4:30 pm - RefCon Praise Team Rehearsal
5:00 pm - RefCon Dinner
6:00 pm - RefCon Service at St. Paul's (see article above)
7:00 pm - LOL Confirmation Orientation at St. Paul's
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Monday 10/26
12:30 am - Helping Hands
Tuesday 10/27
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers 7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday 10/28
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
7:00 pm - Women's Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 10/29
7:30 pm - Quilt Ministry
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 10/30
7:30 pm - Jazz Concert - see article!
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 10/31
6:00 pm - All Saint's Service with Holy Communion
Sunday 11/1 **Daylight Savings Time - set clocks back 1 hour! **
8:15 am - All Saint's Service of Holy Communion
9:30 am - Faith Formation & Fellowship
9:30 am - Praise Team Rehearsal (library)
9:30 am - Confirmation Learning Session
10:30 am - All Saint's Service with Holy Communion
11:30 am - 'Rake & Run' at Allenwood
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Monday 11/2
9:00 am - Staff Meeting
1:30 pm - 'Sounds of Joy' at Lutheran Crossings
7:00 pm - Evangelism Team
Tuesday 11/3
6:00 pm - Mutual Ministry
Wednesday 11/4
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
7:00 pm - Women's Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 11/5
7:30 pm - Finance Team
7:30 pm - Quilt Ministry
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 11/6
(open)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 11/7
5:00 pm - Stewardship Program
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
8:15 am - Service of Holy Communion
9:30 am - Praise Team Rehearsal
9:30 am - Confirmation Learning Session
9:30 am - Faith Formation & Fellowship
10:30 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Cranmer Baptism & Holy Communion
7:00 pm - Stewardship Program
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Monday 11/9
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday 11/10
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
7:00 pm - Stewardship Program
Wednesday 11/11
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:15 pm - Out to Lunch at Vincentown Diner
12:30 pm - Fellowship of Religious leaders Luncheon at Medford Leas
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:00 pm - Women's Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 11/12
10:00 am - Quilt Ministry
12:00 pm - Lutheran Crossings Volunteer Lunch
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 11/13
10:00 am - God Created...
6:00 pm - Girl Scouts (Fellowship Hall)
7:00 pm - Fall Youth Night at Funplex
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 11/14
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
9:30 am - Confirmation Learning Session
10:30 am - Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion
4:00 pm - Atlantic Brass Band at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cherry Hill
**** THANKSGIVING BAGS DUE ***
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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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