Dec 4, 2015 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
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From the desk of Pastor Dave
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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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Brothers and Sisters...
During a recent visit to Denver, Colorado where I worshiped at Saint John's Cathedral, I picked up a brochure entitled "How To Keep Advent". This Episcopalian flavored pamphlet made the following pitch for taking the season of Advent seriously:
"Sometimes people can go right through a mystery and not even know that it is there. The church knew that people needed a way to get ready to come close to and enter the Mystery of Christmas. They set aside four weeks to get ready." (Jerome Berryman)
These simple words describing the season of Advent come from the church school curriculum Godly Play. Addressed to young children, they speak to all ages of what Advent is about: getting ready to experience the mystery of the incarnation of God in Christ. The church maintains that Christmas does not begin until Christmas Eve when we celebrate the actual birth--after all, we might go to a baby shower, but no one sends balloons, flowers, or congratulations cards to a couple until after their new baby is born! We are not good at waiting. We join the rest of our society in wanting gratification--and wanting it now.
How might we put the brakes on the "Christmas machine" so we can prepare for the wonder and joy of Christmas?"
In essence, our culture wants little to do with the season of Advent. We want our Christmas and we want it ASAP! But there is great value in taking time to prepare well for the birth of a Savior...who is Christ the Lord! So let me encourage you to make some commitments during this season of hope and expectation. I encourage you and your family to commit to three vital ingredients for a "holy Advent".
(1) WORSHIP...
at Lord of Life - Be present every weekend to experience the joyous preparation that occurs around song, prayer, word and meal with others who are journeying with you through this season of anticipation.
At home - Take time throughout the week to light candles, with or without a wreath, and share devotions provided at church or found on-line with your family - "Creator of the Stars of Night" ( www.luthersem.edu) or "The Best of All Kid's Advent Devotional" - both in our narthex. With other Christian sisters and brothers - Join other Christians who have scheduled worship opportunities where you will be welcomed as "fellow travelers to the manger". We have been invited to the following services; just to name a few.
- Sunday, December 6 at 4 PM - Holy Eucharist RC Church's Advent Christmas Concert
- Sunday, December 6 at 5:30 PM - Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross' Advent Vespers
- Sunday, December 13 at 7 PM - Christ Presbyterian Church's Christmas Vesper Service
- Sunday, December 13 at 7 PM - Medford United Methodist Church's Choir Candlelight Service
- Monday, December 21 at 7 PM - Marlton United Methodist Church's Longest Night Service (a special service for those struggling with forced merriment in the face of loss, grief, and illness)
(2) FELLOWSHIP WITH PEOPLE OF FAITH...
If you were present for the "Greening of the Church" or "Advent Family Night", you know how important it is to gather with people of "like hearts and minds". So be sure to make the effort to join us on Sunday, Dec 13 at 4 PM as we sing Christmas carols to our members and friends at Allenwood Mobile Estates and Leisuretowne or come experience an Advent - Women's Retreat on Saturday, Dec 12 (9:30 AM - 3 PM) or the Women's Ministry Christmas Gathering on Wednesday, Dec 16 at 6 PM or the PEP Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, Dec 17 at 11:30 AM. And if you truly want to experience the "joy of Christmas" during Advent, plan on attending The Grace Place's Christmas Program on Friday, Dec, 18 at 6:30 PM...you'll love the kid's version of the mystery of Christmas!
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(3) GIVING GIFTS THAT REFLECT THE TRUE "REASON FOR THE SEASON"
So take another tag from the Giving Tree and help provide a blessed Christmas for kids and families who are struggling to "make ends meet" this holiday season. Select alternative gifts to share with loved ones through the use of the ELCA's Good Gifts catalog - "gifts that grow the church, fight hunger, and transform lives"...check their website for great gift ideas www.ELCA.org/goodgifts). Support the ministry of the Hope Alive Clinic in Haiti ( www.hopealiveclinic.org), Penny Miller's Sewing Academy (check to "Penny Miller Sewing Academy" & put in box #32 at church) or The Fuller Center for Housing in the Jersey Pines ( www.fullercenter.org/newjerseypines). And if you give a gift to your family or friends, why not choose one that is faith-based, like a nativity scene (we just did this with all three of our kids by giving them a marvelous hand carved set of figures from Indonesia) or an ornament or banner that celebrates "the greatest gift ever given...Christ the Lord!" Last Sunday while many of you were sharing in the excitement of Advent Family Night at Lord of Life, I was attending a Service of Advent Lessons and Carols at the aforementioned cathedral. A portion of the opening prayer for that worship experience speaks volumes about our need to observe a holy Advent...I close with these words.
"As we meet to celebrate anew the coming of God's Kingdom, we hear revealed the mystery of God's loving purpose for us--how that when we were far off, God met us in his Son and brought us home; how God humbled himself to take our human nature, that we might share the divine glory. Let us in this holy season reflect on the coming of Christ who brings light to the world. Let us leave behind the darkness of sin, walk in the light that shines on our path, and renew within ourselves the hope of glory to which he beckons us.
Your Brother in Christ, Pastor David Jones
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Message from Barbara Wagner - President
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Recently, Doug Hess spoke with the congregation regarding our financial situation. At the congregation meeting back in January, it was voted to use monies from the building fund if needed to meet our budget. This has been the trend for the past 3 years.
Throughout this year the finance team has been keeping close watch on our spending, but we had to use the building fund once again to make sure the staff received their salaries and to ensure the ministries at Lord of Life would continue.
We are now at a point where most of the building fund has been depleted. In fact, we do not expect to have any money in the building fund at the end of the year. Actual expenditures have outpaced giving by approximately $60,000 in 2015.
In order to continue our ministry here we have to face several decisions ahead. The only way to pay staff and balance a budget in 2016 is to adjust the church staffing. The council has held several special meetings to review the situation - some meetings with the Bishop.
In conclusion, this congregation cannot afford two pastors indefinitely. Simply put, the giving has not met the expenses associated with two pastors. The Council continues to meet regularly and are not presenting any decision right now; however, we do anticipate having to make some serious decisions in the near future.
God brought this congregation here almost 30 years ago, and if we all pray and act on His will this congregation will be here for another 30 years and more. Please pray about this situation, and PLEASE share your ideas with the Council so we all can make the best decisions for the future of Lord of Life.
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 Elementary Sunday School
Dec 6 - Dec 13 - Dec 20 The Magi were on a quest - following a star to find the child king foretold in prophecy. Along their journey, they encountered both the dark and the light, both good and bad. In the end they met Jesus, the true star of their trip, and light of the world.
Join the quest each Sunday in Advent at 9:30 and during the 10:30 service.
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 Attention all bakers!
We will be making cookie trays once again this year and will need a lot of homemade cookies. Proceeds from the sale will benefit needy families in our area. Please bring all cookies to the church by Dec. 19th - 9 AM. There is a sign up sheet for bakers and a sign up sheet to order the trays. Small trays - $15, Large trays $20, and boxes for $10. Thanks for all of your help with this special project!
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Please put a smile on a child's face this Christmas by taking a tag (or tags) from the Giving Tree and returning the listed unwrapped gift to the church. All of the gifts will be taken to the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills where families in need are able to "shop" for their children. Please have all unwrapped gifts to the church NO LATER than Sunday - December 20th. Thank you for your tremendous support of this ministry every year!
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SHYM (Senior High Youth Ministry)
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SHYM will be hosting a White Elephant gift exchange on Sunday, December 13th after caroling! We will meet at 4pm at Lord of Life to go caroling with other members for about an hour. We will come back to the church around 5:15pm to exchange gifts and enjoy some warm refreshments! Please bring a wrapped gift worth approximately $10. Feel free to contact Stephanie Vorwerk with any questions! stephvorwerk@gmail.com
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Christmas Poinsettias & Dedications
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Here are two special ways that you can remember or honor your loved ones as well as beautify our sanctuary and provide support for our communion supplies. Please place the designation, "in honor of" or "in memory of", on the special donation envelopes found on the sign up boards in the narthex.
Christmas Poinsettias
The cost is $9. Last day to order is Dec 13 (Sunday).
2016 DEDICATION CHARTS
Please see the signups available for weekly flower and monthly communion bread, wine, and sanctuary lamp dedications.
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Christmas Holiday Service Schedule
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During the Christmas Holidays we will have the following schedule:
 Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Worship Services 2 & 4pm: Family Friendly Worship
with Holy Communion 8 & 10pm: Traditional Worship with Holy Communion / Candlelight Dec 25 - Christmas Day Service at 10am (Fri) Services of Lessons & Carols with Communion followed by light brunch (Those staying for brunch are invited to bring something "brunchy" to share)
Saturday Dec 26 - no service
Sunday Dec 27 - 9:30 am service only
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Mutual Ministry Survey Results
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 The Mutual Ministry Team and the Church Council conducted surveys of the congregation to get feedback on some of the following items: - Morale, Leadership Development, Role of Council, Role of Pastors
- Financial and Non-financial issues, Visioning
- What do we want to be known for in this community?
The Survey Results showed that the congregation felt there were a number of needs:
- Develop leaders - training, mentoring
- Council - communicate role, understand qualifications for role
- Pastors - Church required duties, spiritual guidance, overseeing congregation
- Financial Plans - 3-5 yr plan, rebuild children and youth ministries
- Morale - concern that it is declining
As a result of the survey Church Council has developed the following:
Improve communication
- Visibility of Church Council - create opportunities for feedback
- Inside & Outside our church community
Celebrate Volunteers
- Let's feel positive about what we have going on now
- Ask everyone to reach out to folks in the congregation to come and be part of it
- Develop leaders now and for the future
Family and Youth programs
- Dedicate resources to this critical ministry
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Stewardship at Lord of Life
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The Stewardship team would like to thank all people that participated in the ten sessions that were held in Oct & Nov. 71 families participated & indicated they liked the presentation with Q/A conversations.
 For those unable to attend please pick up your packet in the Gathering Area this Sunday, Dec 6, after which we will try to deliver them to you. Thank you all for you participation & please fill out and return the Estimate of Sharing cards, which is the main way we build an accurate spending plan.
[NOTE - these forms can also be filled out ONLINE at the link at www.lordlife.us ]
Below are some responses to questions asked. These are being taken to our Church Council and staff to help guide further improvement.
Question 1. What does LOL mean to you?
- Life support system, Family (both good and bad)
- Spiritual home providing spiritual food, home, and a community of faith
- Comforting and peaceful place, hope and healing, welcoming
- Music and worship, friends, support system
Question 2. What would help you be more connected?
- Get better connected through events, fellowship, and dinner groups
- Church/Parental influence to get children active and excited
- Quarterly schedules/calendars, need to ask and follow up
- Fellowship / Volunteer opportunities, Communication - Long range events (3-4 months)
- Printed copies of the LifeLines, family groups, volunteer training with written instructions
Question 3. How can we help you get more involved?
- List specific needs for volunteers
- Guidelines on how to do the job with training - i.e. Ushers, Alter guild
- Sessions with groups from church to show what is going on
- Discussion meetings /not surveys, Dinner groups
- Make clear priorities, New member booklet, follow up and mentoring
Question 4. What are your gifts and how can LOL celebrate them
- Fellowship / recognition, Pot luck dinners about every 4 to 6 months
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Jazz Concert Series at LOL
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 Jazz Concert Series continues at Lord of Life
Friday Dec 11 - 7:30-10pm We continue our series of Jazz concerts at Lord of Life which will feature the Andrea Brachfield Trio . Members get a reduced rate of $10, and feedback was wonderful from the first concerts.
Come over, kick back, and enjoy!
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY  WEDNESDAYS, 10-11:30
DEC 9 AND 16
Life From the UpSide, by J. Ellsworth Kalas, continues! It's never too late to join in with this very engaging group as we learn, discuss, question, and enjoy lively conversation about our faith journeys.
All are welcome!
SOUNDS OF JOY AT LUTHERAN CROSSINGS IN MOORESTOWN
MONDAY, DEC 7, 1:30pm
Help us to spread some Advent cheer as we share the love of Jesus through The Word and song! More hands and hearts are always needed to bring residents to the Chapel and to meet and greet them with loving care. Please see Sue for more information.
PEOPLE ENJOYING PEOPLE (PEP) CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, DEC 17, 11:30
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: THE CHILDREN OF GRACE PLACE  AND HAMMERED DULCIMER PLAYER, RICH CARTY
Come and enjoy the sounds, smells, and foods of the Christmas season! We begin with the sweetness of the Grace Place Christmas Program followed by a scrumptious lunch, wonderful fellowship, and special carol singing along with Rich on the hammered dulcimer! All are welcome!
HELPING HANDS
MONDAY, DEC 21, 12:30pm
All hands and hearts are welcome as we make sandwiches for our neighbors in need who are served by the Christian Caring Center in Browns Mills. Over 250 sandwiches are made each month. Our thanks to all of those who support this program and to Thrivent Financial, Inc., for providing an Action Team grant for meats and cheeses this month.
...to all of our Helping Hands angels who made 283 sandwiches for our friends served by the Christian Caring Center as they provide meals at the center, food baskets, and three times a week to those who live in the woods.
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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The holidays are coming,
and we'd love to have you share your gifts!
Whatever your age or ability, if you've got the desire, we'll provide the support to use them!
Be a part of the New Life Choir!
Practice on Wednesdays at 7:30, contact Rick Krause
We're looking for people who would be willing to bring their gifts to our ministry and sing with us for the holidays. This might be an excellent opportunity for you to help proclaim the Good News through music!
Advent Worship: 12/6, 13, and 20 at 8:15 AM
Christmas Eve Worship: 12/24 at 8:00 PM
Be a part of the Praise Team! Practice on Sundays at 9:30 in the Library, contact Sue Dreisbach
New youth and adult members are always welcome!
Be a part of the Celebration Ringers!
Upcoming practices: 12/9,15,22 at 1:45, contact Sue Dreisbach
Special Vocal Music for Christmas Eve!
Practices arranged for Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings. Please see Rick or Sue.
Christmas Eve Instrumentalists! Dave Lamb will be practicing on Dec 13 and 20 after the 10:30 services! If you play an instrument, join us! We had a great time at Easter and look forward to a great time again! Please contact Sue so we know what parts we will need.
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.
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A big thank you to all who donated money, food, gloves and candy to make our Christmas DInner at Bridge of Peace a success. Once again they truly enjoyed all the food, not much was left.
Dec. 6th - McCarter Theater - A Christmas Carol - We will be meeting at the church at 2:45 pm to leave by 3 pm. We will carpool up to Princeton and find a place to eat up there. If you do not plan at carpooling with us, please let Betty Mastrillo know.
Dec. 16th - Women's Christmas Party - 6 PM Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share with everyone. We will be doing our ornament exchange, so if you would like to join in, bring a wrapped ornament (no more than $10.00) and join in the fun!! Please sign up so we know how many people will be coming.
Dinners for Craig are continuing.
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Advent - Women's Retreat at Lord of Life
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Prepare My Heart, Lord Jesus! Advent - A Season for All Generations
Come together with fellow women travelers of all ages and share a journey through Advent - a timeless journey that involves both young and young at heart in experiencing Jesus anew! Together we'll share scripture, conversation, worship, food, and fellowship...
December 12, 2015
9:30AM - 3:00PM
$15.00 per person
Please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or contact Pastor Sue to register.
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Tune up voices for Christmas Caroling
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We will be continuing our annual tradition of Christmas Caroling on Sunday Dec 13th, meeting at the church at 4pm, caroling, and returning by 5:30pm for pizza and hot chocolate! Yippee!
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Book club with our 2015-2016 season of books! Join us!
Tuesday - 7pm on:
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
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 The Grace Place had such a fun month!! Our Thanksgiving feast was a blast. Now that December is upon us, the preschoolers are practicing for our Christmas program with Miss Sue.
Our Christmas program will be on Friday dec 18th at 6:30pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! -- Miss Melinda
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Many thanks to all of those who dropped off wrapping paper, bows, gift tags, tape, gift items, etc. The residents of L.C. will have a lot of fun "shopping" for their families. We're still accepting greeting cards for any occasion, 2016 calendars, nail polish, and nail polish remover.
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 Greeters and ushers at Lord of Life are our ambassadors at the door. They serve God as representatives of the church to those who come to worship - members and visitors. Of those attending any church's service, it has been estimated that 1 out of 7 come with a heavy burden. The warm greetings of these ambassadors can serve as a faith lifter. Visitors receive their first impression of Lord of Life from these dedicated volunteers - and that may be a deciding factor in making a visitor a regular worshiping member.
Please join me in thanking and praying for our greeters - Elle & Phil Brockington, Alan & Cheryl Dennison, Barbara & Bob Urban, Ellen Wilen, Myra & Tim Bell, Bob & Gloria Brosious, Carolyn & Jim Cuviello, Bob & Donna Donohue, Chris Kulina, Jesse & Joan Roberts, Kitty Earle, Beverly Evans, Peg Gibson, Carolyn & Ken Hartman, Fran Jones, and Ed Hourihan; and for our ushers - Dave & Jean Audus, Carol & Al Flood, Elle & Phil Brockington, Nancy & Dave Curl, Tim & Myra Bell, Linda & Craig Baechler, Steve Vorwerk, Rick Osman, Nancy Drew, Marge Finley, Floss Nicklas, the Leach Family, John & Jack Welling, Ken Hartman, Tom Hall, Paul Horner, Rick Stevens, Paul Molnar, Brian Miller, Bill Rudderow, Frank Humphreys, Barb & Larry Godfrey, Doug & Spencer Hess, and Nick Yannessa.
Is God calling you to serve in these ministry areas? Please contact Debbie Chromeck for Greeters and Barbara Wagner for Ushers. We thank Debbie and Barbara for their dedicated and loving service. Debbie-debbie@lordlife.us Barb-babswags@comcast.net
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Thanksgiving Bag Donations!
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Thanks to all who were able to contribute to the Thanksgiving 'Giving Bags' at our church! We were able to take over 80 bags full of groceries to the Christian Caring Center, where the food was distributed to those in need during this season. Thanks again to everyone who contributed and transported these items!
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Advent Family Night -- What a wonderful beginning of the season! Sunday evening from 6:30 pm until after 8 pm a great time was had by about 100 folks at Lord of Life making Christmas crafts and memories to hold and treasure. Thanks go to Julie and the entire Vorwerk family, Donna Yates, Fran Bubeck, Carolyn Cuviello, Julie Oakley, Betty Mastrillo, Janell Reich, Jill Glossner and Ed Hourihan for tireless work making the event possible; and to all who took time out of busy schedules to participate.
May we continue to prepare a little each day throughout the Advent season for the coming of the Christ child -- The Light that shines in the darkness!
[Editor - photos of this event are online now at www.lordlife.us]
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Blood Drive - Thu Jan 14, 2016
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Give the Gift of Life!
Please consider a pledge to give the 'gift of life' for 2016. Blood donations are always needed, and your church will have a drive Thursday Jan 14th in 2016. Please contact Lu Hourihan if you are able to help (phone calls, setting up, tearing down) or to donate blood. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this drive a success! |
Matthew Schmid (12/5), Brad Parker (12/5), Steve Edgerton (12/6),
Michael Romanuski (12/6), Robert Urban (12/7), Caleb Pifer (12/8),
Lucille Grosser (12/8), Grayson Pickard (12/8), David Vacca (12/9),
Kathryn Adamson (12/9), Bob Donohue (12/9),
Leeland Rogers (12/9), Selene Deme (12/10), Amber Oakley (12/10),
Linda Baechler (12/10), Nicole Schwab (12/11), Logan Masly (12/12),
Devon Moll (12/13), Lauren Sander (12/13),
Karen Heinsinger (12/14), Barbara Blackman (12/14),
Cheryl McDowell (12/15), Holly Priester (12/16), John Gray (12/16),
Jack Kronenberger (12/16), David Ciliberti (12/16), Pat Leonetti (12/16),
Caroline Rehberger (12/17), Rev. Susan Jones (12/17), David Audus (12/18),
Joseph Steff III (12/18)
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Patricia & Giovanni DeCristofaro (12/6)
Leo & Sue Michaleski (12/14)
Doreen Bourbon & Tony Eith (12/17)
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Editor's Note: The LifeLines is normally sent every 2 weeks. Inputs of interest to church members can be submitted to 'lifelines@lordlife.us' anytime, but are normally due the Tuesday before the Friday bi-weekly publication. Exception: The first 2016 issue is Jan 8, 2016 (inputs Jan 5)
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Saturday 12/5
6:00 pm - Advent Holden Evening Prayer Service with Duncan Baptism & Holy Communion
8:15 am - Advent Service of Holy Communion
9:30 am - Praise Team Rehearsal (library)
9:30 am - Faith Formation & Fellowship
10:30 am - Advent Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving with Holy Communion & Star Trip
5:30 pm - "A Christmas Carol", McCarter Theatre, Princeton
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Monday 12/7
1:30 pm - Lutheran Crossings
Tuesday 12/8
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
6:30 pm - Christian Caring Center Board Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
Wednesday 12/9
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm - Out to Lunch Group @ Shamong Diner
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
6:00 pm - Worship Planning
7:00 pm - Women's Study
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 12/10
7:30 pm - Finance Team
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 12/11
10:00 am - God Created...
6:00 pm - Girl Scouts (Fellowship Hall)
7:30 pm - Jazz Concert featuring Andrea Brachfield Trio
- open to all! (LOL members get $10 admission = 1/2 price!)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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Saturday 12/12
9:30 am - Women's Retreat (Fellowship Hall - ends at 3pm)
6:00 pm - Advent Holden Evening Prayer Service with Holy Communion
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 Holy Communion & Star Trip
11:30 am - Christmas Eve instrumental rehearsal
4:00 pm - Christmas Caroling (returning by 5:30pm for pizza and hot chocolate!)
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Monday 12/14
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday 12/15
1:45 pm - Celebration Ringers
7:00 pm - Book Review & Fellowship
7:00 pm - Grace Place Board Meeting
Wednesday 12/16
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast10:00 am - Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm - Staff Meeting
6:00 pm - Women's Ministry Christmas Gathering
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 12/17
11:30 am - PEP Christmas Luncheon
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday 12/18
6:30 pm - Grace Place Christmas Program (Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall)
(Pastor Sue's day off)
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6:00 pm - Holden Evening Prayer Service with Holy Communion Sunday 12/20
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 Holy Communion & Star Trip
11:30 am - Christmas Eve instrumental rehearsal
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Monday 12/21
Wednesday 12/23
7:30 pm - New Life Choir
Thursday 12/24
2:00 pm - Family Service
4:00 pm - Family Service
8:00 pm - Candlelight Service
10:00 pm - Candlelight Service
Friday 12/25 - Merry Christmas!
10:00 am - Informal Service & Brunch
(office closed)
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Saturday 12/26
6:00 pm - Service of Holy Communion
9:30 am - Service of Lessons & Carols
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Monday 12/28
Wednesday 12/30
8:00 am - Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Thursday 12/31
(open)
(Pastor Dave's day off)
Friday Jan 1, 2016 - Happy New Year !
(Church Closed Today)
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- - - - - "Save the Date" for these Upcoming Events - - -
Jan 14, 2016 - Blood Drive at Lord of Life from 1pm-6pm
ONLINE: "Simply Giving" contribution form - get by click here SG
ONLINE: Stewardship 2016 'Estimate of Sharing' click here EOS
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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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