Happenings At
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
"Where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord!"
Season Of
Pentecost
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"You are the Lord, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you."
Nehemiah 9:6 NRSV
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Coffee Hour Fellowship
Every Sunday
Join us for Coffee Hour every Sunday following the 9:30 AM service. Be with us in Fellowship Hall to socialize, catch up with church friends, enjoy some treats, and, of course, sip our "heavenly" coffee!
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From The Pastor's Desk:
"Almost Heaven... West Virginia." One of the world's favorite karaoke songs, it's one that most folks can heartily sing along with. And our family has chosen West Virginia as our annual vacation spot - a place called Canaan Valley. Though it's pronounced kah-NANE rather than KAY-nann, it's still the name of the Promised Land that God's people sought when they came out of slavery in Egypt.
What is it about a place that makes it "almost Heaven"? Sometimes it's a place where we can truly relax, knowing nature and community will provide what we need. Or maybe it's the sense that there's something new around that bend in the road, something surprising in its goodness? Perhaps it's a sense that we can belong, even if we're not from there. Think of how you feel in the first moments that song starts up - it's like a foretaste of Heaven. You know there's about to be togetherness, joy, and the kind of goodness that none of us can create on our own.
In worship, we continue to read the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 12-14. We've heard many parables that tell what the Kingdom of Heaven is like (in the modern day, it might be "the kingdom is like a family going on vacation, searching for the perfect road trip song"!) and now we hear of Jesus' different actions - living parables as Jesus feeds the 5,000, walks on water, and heals the sick.
We don't have to go to West Virginia to find the kingdom of Heaven - those parables are in your daily living and your special times away. Where you are, look and listen for how God is drawing you closer to the love of Jesus - beyond "almost" and into true Heaven.
Peace,
Pastor Wendolyn
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Pastor Wants To Know You Better!
Before and after church services, I try to say hello to every congregation member who was present, but it is usually not the kind of conversation that we can get to know each other better. Now through August 11th is a prime time for getting together for some quality time. I would love to stop by your home for a brief visit and just talk. We could tour your backyard, sit on the porch, or even take a walk in your neighborhood. I look forward to learning more about your hobbies, interests, and family. Some folks have said, "Oh Pastor, I don't want to 'put you out' by taking your time!" But, to me it would be something I hope to experience. Please extend an invitation to me to visit with you. It could be at your home or other ways of connecting like meeting at a local park. Our homes and lives had become sealed off during the darker days of Covid, and we can now open up again. Let’s get to know each other better. I’m looking forward to that!
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Lord Of Life Members,
Please Complete Our Emergency Contact Form:
Life is unpredictable, but the Church wants to be able to respond to any circumstance. We are asking you to use this Google form to provide 1 or 2 emergency contacts, "just in case." Any information will be kept confidential, and no one will be contacted unless an immediate need arises. We hope to receive one form for every household!
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Summer Giving: We don't want our ministry to "slump." Please consider automated giving, through our Tithe.ly QR code or by signing up for Simply Giving. You can sign up for Simply Giving by clicking on the link below, printing out the form, and returning it to the church office.
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Contacting Pastor Wendolyn:
The Lord of Life website has information on contacting Pastor. Just click on the link provided below to access the site.
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Pastor's Contact Information:
Cell phone: 609-286-4533 - available 24/7 though I do not answer while driving or visiting.
Facebook: "Friend" me at Wen Trozzo or join me at @PastorWendolyn
Instagram: Wendofish
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Let Pastor Spoil
Your Supper!
Wednesday, August 30th
5:00 PM To 6:00 PM
Join Pastor between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Wednesday August 30th at the Evergreen Dairy Bar.
She will buy a cone for friends of Lord of Life that show up.
(All ages, all species - furry friends welcome... Meet at the picnic tables near the ice cream window.)
Rain or Shine ... Bring a friend!
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Tonight! 6:00 PM
Lord Of Life Booth
At Medford National Night Out
All are welcome to attend this annual event. Lord of Life will have a booth and we could use some additional help manning it. If you are able to do so, please contact the church office or Pastor Wendolyn this morning.
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God's Work,
Our Hands Sunday
September 10th
For the 10th anniversary of God's Work, Our Hands Sunday, Lord of Life will have two projects, one of which we hope you will be able to join and participate. The first work group will be tying quilts in Fellowship Hall. The quilts will be donated to Lutheran World Relief in Maryland from which they will be distributed to those in need worldwide. Our second group project is not finalized yet, but we are hoping to do some light work to assist the Friends of Cyrus with yard work outside their building and possibly some light cleaning in their clients' homes. A sign up sheet for each group is in the Narthex.
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Tee Shirts And License Plate Frames Available
You can order a God's Work Our Hands tee shirt with our church name on it or license plate frame through Lord of Life. A sign up sheet is in the Narthex for either item. Tee shirts cost $10.00 and license plate frames are $5.00. Payment can be dropped off in the office or offering plate. Please designate that the payment is for GWOH Tee or Frame. Orders must be in by August 10th!
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Mission Accomplished!
Our trip to Brenton, West Virginia was a huge success. We provided ASP with two work groups, which allowed us to help two families. Lee Jennings and Ed Hourihan were the group leaders.
Lee’s team included Tina and Bill Leach, Char Jennings and Valery Danzey (from Prince of Peace). Ed’s team included Lu Hourihan, Penny Miller, Lynn Walsh (sister), and Dave Jones.
Lee and his team had to replace a deck. The homeowner had mobility issues and was not comfortable, nor was it safe for her to walk on this deck. They began the first couple days with demolition and clean up of the site. Although it meant working in the sun each day, it did not keep them from accomplishing their task. Upon completion on day 5, the homeowner was thrilled to finally be able to walk on her deck. The team bought her a new plant, and she was given a quilt made by Lord of Life quilters.
Ed’s team was asked to finish a bathroom for the three generations that lived in the home. It began with sanding and painting. The humidity of West Virginia prevented the paint from drying quickly. While we waited, we took on another task of pulling down old ceiling tiles in Colton’s room (a 10 year old). It was water stained and would be replaced with sheet rock. Our work was interrupted one morning when the grandmother’s Pomeranian dog died. We were asked to get a container so they could bury the dog. As the ceiling came down, a new bathroom floor was laid. The vanity went in next and then the toilet. Installing the sheet rock was a challenge as we only had a ladder and a step stool. It took the five of us to get it up. On day 5, the last coat of paint went on the ceiling and the water was turned on. Success! No leaks! Before leaving, we gave the family quilts. They were very happy with all we had done. It was an emotional good-bye for us all.
Thank you Lord of Life for your support that allowed us to go the “hollers of Appalachia” and provide help to these wonderful people.
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Here is a collection of photos from our mission trip. We thank all our volunteers for a job well done! |
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Bible Study will not be meeting during the summer months. Watch for an announcement of our next study which will begin in September. |
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Confirmation Informational Gathering And Dinner
Saturday, August 26th, At 6:00 PM
We hope all Confirmation youth and their parents will join us on Saturday, August 26th for a potluck taco dinner and an introduction to our plans for the Confirmation program of 2023-2024. Please contact Breanne and let her know how many from your family will be attending. She will provide you with the needed information about the evening.
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Summer
Bible, Faith, & Fellowship
(Age 3 - 4th Grade)
Sundays, At 9:30 AM
Our Summer BFF is held during our 9:30 AM service following the children's sermon. All children ages 3 through 4th grade are welcome to attend! We will continue to meet at this time through August 27th. BFF will not be held on September 3rd, Labor Day weekend Sunday.
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Nursery Volunteers
Sign Up
On the third Sunday of each month, Lord Of Life will be having a "staffed" nursery during our 10:00 AM Sunday church service (for the summer schedule, at 9:30 AM). We need to have 2 persons for each date. Orientation training will be provided prior to your first assigned date. If you are able to help, sign up by contacting Breanne.
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If you have questions about Youth Ministry or would like to volunteer as a BFF teacher or in any other program, please contact Breanne Tomlinson. A link to her email is below.
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Wiley Ministry
Thursday, August 3rd
At 10:00 AM
On the first Thursday of each month, Lord Of Life presents a program, Songs Of Joy and Scriptures, to the Wiley residents in Marlton. We are very excited to share that Wiley has lifted visitation restrictions. When we present our "Summertime" themed program there on Thursday, August 3rd, we will be able to bring as many people as we like. The folks at Wiley are quite welcoming and our music brings smiles to them. They look forward to seeing us each month.
If you would like to participate by either singing, playing an instrument, doing a scripture reading, handing out song sheets, or just being there to greet the residents, please contact Janell Reich or Sue Dreisbach. You do not have to commit to every month. Please consider joining us to bring joy to Wiley!
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Time For Talents
Friday, August 4th,
At 10:00 AM
Bookmarks For Children
Ages 2-16 Years Old
This month, we will be creating bookmarks to accompany our backpack and school supply collection. A variety of methods will be available: watercolor, stamping, crochet, etc. No previous experience is needed, and everyone is welcome to join the fun including your invited friends! All materials will be provided. Just bring yourselves!
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Book Club
Tuesday, August 8th,
At 1:00 PM
The Kitchen Front
By Jennifer Ryan
Our August book will be The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir, comes an unforgettable novel of a BBC-sponsored wartime cooking competition and the four women who enter for a chance to better their lives. The Burlington County Library has copies of this book.
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, August 16th,
At 12:30 PM
La Campagnola
439 Oakshade Road, Shamong
Lunch Bunch has chosen La Campagnola for its August destination. Come and enjoy some wonderful food and fellowship. All are welcome: women, men, family, and friends! A sign up sheet is on the church bulletin board in the Narthex. Contact Barbara Wagner if you have any questions. A link to her email is below.
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Devotion And Walk
Tuesday, August 29th
At 9:00 AM
Boundary Creek
Natural Resourse Area
515 Creek Road, Moorestown
Boundary Creek is a sanctuary along the Rancocas Creek. This is an easy walk in which you can experience fields, scrubs, forest, marsh, and the Rancocas Creek without having to manage rough terrain. The park has wide, level trails, observation platforms and blinds, good signage, rest rooms, and safe parking. The observation platforms overlooking Rancocas Creek can provide interesting sightings such as jumping fish, basking turtles, and all sorts of birds. This park was designed specifically for birding and wildlife watching. You can also view a beaver lodge at the end of the boardwalk trail from the bird blind. Be sure to bring your binoculars!
The link below has information about the park. Please let Janell know if you need directions or a ride.
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Monday Message:
Sign Up!
Each Monday, Janell is emailing weekly encouraging messages. If you would like to receive them, please contact Janell.
Below is a copy of the Monday message from July 10th. It is published here for those who did not receive it as well as for those who would like to experience it again. We hope that those who have not signed up will do so for future messages!
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Monday Message, July 10th
Below is a link to the original version of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game."
(Hearing this song) got me thinking about the similarities between our faith and baseball. Did a little research. Below are some points I found from various resources. Enjoy.
- Don’t let the crowd shake your confidence. Keep your eye on the ball. And as Jesus did on Good Friday, stay the course.
- We do not play alone. In baseball and in life, we are always surrounded by our team. “For he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Hebrews 13:5.).
- Baseball is a game of managed failure for every player. This seven-month exercise in hopeful, managed failure is a faint echo of the glorious promise James offers to all who have put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” (James 1:2-3.).
- In baseball, “Grace bats cleanup.” The cleanup batter is always the fourth one in the lineup. The aim is to get the first three batters on base, then with the bases loaded, the strongest hitter steps up to bring them all home. Grace is the love of God shown to the unlovely, the peace of God given to the restless, the unmerited favor of God. Faith is a gift through grace. God's grace is undeserved favor. Grace cannot be earned; it is something that is freely given. We count on God's grace and the bridge he built in our relationship with him. It's our grand slam home run.
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If you have questions about Adult Ministry, please contact the Adult Ministry Director, Janell Reich. A link to her email is below.
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"Stepping-stones To Health"
At Lord Of Life:
Strong Bones And Balance Fitness Program
Tuesday, August 22nd
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In April, a few members of Lord of Life began to ask, “How might we be better stewards of our health?” Thus, the steering committee consisting of Ed and Lu Hourihan, Janell Reich, Penny Miller, Pastor Wendolyn, Barbara Ma, and Cynthia Tait began to plan for an exciting new emphasis on health at LoL. The group had fun creating the new title for the ministry, “Stepping-stones To Health,” at our May meeting. The title embodies the reality that change happens one step at a time and that God provides the solid foundation for this change. It also works on and through the knowledge that God wants us to care for our bodies. One more point for the grammar police out there. Instead of “Steppingstones” we use the hyphen in the title to indicate that we are not in this alone, as God is with each of us. Also, we are there for one another as we pursue better health.
In June, the committee crafted a vision that springs forth from our congregation’s larger mission: We are a welcoming community that encourages each other toward holistic health, offering stepping-stones to feel and live better! This vision stretches beyond the boundaries of our church membership so that anyone in the community can join us to pursue better health and wellness.
Please join us at our next program offering, Strong Bones and Balance Fitness, which will meet on Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. This video class is open to all ages, with exercises that can be adjusted for nearly any ability level. Come as you are in comfortable clothes. If you have questions, please get in touch with Cynthia Tait by email carussell1@comcast.net or phone 602-708-6997.
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Recently, an email was sent out to all that asked if church members would be interested in attending tours of two music oriented venues. Rick Krause, our Music Ministry leader suggested the sites of the Schulmerich Handbell factory in Hatfield, PA and the Boardwalk Hall organ in Atlantic City. Below is information about the tours they offer. If you have an interest in attending a tour of either location, please let Janell Reich or Rick Krause know.
Schulmerich Bells, LLC, Hatfield, PA
- This is the factory that builds and repairs our handbells
- It is about a 1-1/2 hour drive from LOL
- Price is $15 per person and must be scheduled in advance
- Times are Monday-Friday at either 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
- The number of attendees is capped at around 10 people – that number can flex a little bit, but if there are too many people it becomes difficult to make sure that everyone can see and hear everything on the tour
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
-Free Daily Recital & Tour (1/2 hour recital and 1/2 hour tour)
-Monday-Friday at 12:00 noon
-Available May - October
-About a 1 hour drive
-The parking garage is located at the end of Mississippi Avenue and the Boardwalk. Just take the ramp down into the tunnel underneath Boardwalk Hall and make the first right. Rates vary depending on the event. The garage is CASH ONLY!
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Quilt Ministry
Thursday, August 10th
At 10:00 AM
Batting is on the way to finish the quilts - there is still time to sew tops and have them ready for the blessing of the quilts on September 10th. We are receiving sheets for backings, so we should be able to put together lots of quilts for this service.
Following the 10:00 AM service, a group will be tying quilts as part of God's Work, Our Hands Sunday. We will have a number of quilts completed except for the final tying process. Please consider joining us then!
Remember:
Quilt Ministry is open to everyone! There are many simple tasks that you can do.
There are simple jobs that anyone can do. They are:
Sort donated material.
Cut squares of material, pieces of batting or backing.
Put 48 squares together to make a kit.
Sew 48 squares together.
Pin a quilt top, batting, backing together.
Tie a quilt together.
Sew the edge of a quilt.
Gloria Brosious leads our group and will provide instruction. Hope to see you on the 10th!
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FDC Classrooms Painted
The classrooms and other rooms in the Faith Development Center had a much need painting. All our wall art was not affected by the refurbishing. The refreshed rooms will provide a welcoming atmostphere for our fall Grace Place 2023 classes.
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Lawn Mowing Time!
It’s that time of the year again that we will need volunteers to mow the lawn at our church. The lawn needs to be mowed approximately once a week, depending on weather conditions. You can sign up for one or more weeks. A list of open dates are below. The best time to mow the lawn is when Grace Place is not in session and when no church services are being held: Tuesday thru Friday afternoons, Monday all day, and Saturday mornings. Training will be provided to those who have not used our equipment in the past. Please email Craig Baechler, Property Ministry, and tell him the weeks on which you will be able to help out.
Weeks Still Available:
September 4, 18
October 2, 9, 23
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Grace Place News
From Grace Place Director And Lord Of Life Member,
Amy Wilmot
A few spots are still open for our next school program which begins in September. We are giving tours if anyone is interested. Please reach out to Amy Wilmot if you have questions, want more information, or wish to have a tour of our facility.
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We are always looking for volunteers to come in and read a story to our classes and or do a craft. Let Amy know if you wish to participate.
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New Jersey Women's Fall Retreat:
"Breathe"
Friday, October 20th – Sunday, October 22nd
Join Pastor, her mom, and women from all over NJ for this year’s fall retreat, "BREATHE," at Cross Roads Camp And Retreat Center in Port Murray, NJ. The program, led by Rev. Laurie Matarazzo and Pastor Dale Selover, will invite us to breathe in the Spirit of the Living God. Take time to catch your breath by exploring the spiritual gifts of prayer, scripture, song, conversation, and silence in a beautiful setting.
Carpool leaves Lord of Life at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 20th.
(Pastor will leave early to be at our Sunday worship services, but others are welcome to remain through Sunday noon.)
Cost: $195 for excellent meals and double-occupancy rooms with single beds and en-suite bathrooms. Bedding and towels are included. Use the link below to register for the event on the Cross Roads website.
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Church Library
The Lord Of Life Library is located in the room next to the church office. It is always accessible by using the door from the hallway. It contains a large selection of books and some DVD’s as well. There are items of interest for all age ranges. Borrow what you wish, and return the items when you are finished with them.
The most recent addition to our library is a shelf of health related books. We received a wonderful donation of books on breast health, cancer, and other topics. We would like to expand this section, and if you would like to donate any books related to health, you can leave them in the library, either on the table or this designated shelf (top shelf on the left-most bookcase).
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Ohana
Adult Ukulele Group
Monday, August 7th
And
Thursday, August 17th
At 1:30 PM
The August sessions of the Ohana Ukulele instruction will take place on Monday, August 7th and Thursday, August 17th at 1:30 PM. Playing ukulele is easy and fun. And that’s what this group is, a fun time to learn and play easy music together.
Our plan is to play during the Sunday, August 20th church with Sue Dreisbach leading the group.
If you would like to join us, we still have a couple of ukuleles available. Please contact Janell Reich for more information.
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Soup Ministry
If you make a meal or soup and have leftovers, please consider donating them. We are asking you to store food in a disposable deli container, label the contents, and place it in the large, upright freezer in the church kitchen which is located next to the stove. The food will be distributed to those of the congregation who are in need. Please contact Bettie Lohman or Barbara Ma with names of folks who could use a delivery.
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Ongoing Collection For
The Christian Caring Center
And
Bridge Of Peace
Please drop off your items for both the Christian Caring Center and Bridge Of Peace into the appropriate shopping cart located in the church entry hallway. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Needs List For Bridge Of Peace Food Pantry
The food pantry at BOP could use several items that are currently in low supply. Here is the list of these groceries. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the church entryway.
Peanut Butter
Canned Tomato Sauce
Canned Fruit
Boxed Pasta
Boxed Macaroni And Cheese
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School Supplies
And
Backpack Collection
For:
Bridge Of Peace
And
The Christian Caring Center
Our annual collection of school supplies and book bags will take place during the month of August through Sunday, August 20th. Look for a collection box in the Narthex for you to place your donated articles. Some suggested items are listed in the attached document that you can read by clicking on the link below. When you click on the link, the document will download to your computer. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Helping Hands Ministry
Wednesday, August 30th,
At 9:30 AM
(For The Christian Caring Center)
Helping Hands is a monthly ministry to make sandwiches for the homeless served by Christian Caring Center. It meets the last Wednesday of each month. We form an assembly line and make about 200 sandwiches in an hour. Jobs are easy – putting meat and cheese on a roll, placing sandwiches in a baggie, counting the sandwiches, and putting them in a grocery bag. Everyone gets a small, easy task and a lot gets done quickly while we share some time together. We keep everyone safe by wearing gloves and masks, spacing ourselves, and venting the room. All are invited to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Janell Reich.
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Helping Hands
Produce Collection
Lord of Life Helping Hands is looking for surplus vegetables which we will donate to the Christian Caring Center. If you have a garden and extra vegetables, we are asking for you to share them with our friends at the Christian Caring Center. You can drop them off at the church kitchen just prior to our delivery of Helping Hands sandwiches that we make every month. They will be greatly appreciated by the folks there. Helping Hands will deliver produce and sandwiches to the Center at 10:00 AM on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 30th
Wednesday, September 25th
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Christian Caring Center News
The Christian Caring Center publishes a monthly newsletter for all to read. The link below can be used to access it.
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MORE Athletic Shoe Collection
MORE stands for Modular Organic Regenerative Environments. The group is 100% funded by recycling athletic shoes, keeping them out of landfills. Donated shoes are sold to participating vendors in developing countries. Proceeds regenerate forests and jump start small farming co-ops in needy regions. This creates retail jobs while stimulating free enterprise. MORE provides basic supplies, tools, seeds (fruit-bearing mango, papaya, avocado and income producing mahogany), and agroforestry training to poor farming families, school children and rural villages.
Our collection box is located in the church entryway area. Please give only sneaker-type used footwear, no dress or other types of shoes.
To learn more about the organization, click on the link below.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive At
Lord Of Life
Tuesday, August 29th
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lord of Life is sponsoring its next American Red Cross Blood drive on Tuesday, August 29th from 2:00 PM through 7:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Blood supply shortages continue, so please consider signing up. Use the link below to regester and reserve a time-slot to give your blood donation. Thank you in advance for giving the "gift of life."
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Your continuing financial support is essential to maintain the Ministries of Lord Of Life. Offerings are being collected at all church services. If you are still not attending services at our church building, your contribution can be mailed to the church (1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ 08088). Both Simply Giving and Tithe.ly remain in place for all to use.
Something new has been added to make it easier for you to contribute to Lord of Life using your cell phone! Simply scan the QR code below with your cell phone, and you will be able to make a donation using Tithe.ly.
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(More information about these electronic ways to contribute can be found on the church's website. The link is below.)
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Tithe.ly Options
Using Tithe.ly on your cell phone has a new added feature. You are now able to pick a particular fund for your contribution to Lord of Life. The photo below shows the catagories of giving. We will update what appears on the list if a new catagory comes about or if one ends.
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Assignments To Ministries
Each Council member is designated to lead a specific Church Ministry. Congregation members with concerns, ideas, or who would like to be more involved with a particular aspect of church life, should reach out to the specific Council member assigned to that Ministry.
Property – Craig Baechler
Worship & Music – Barbara Wagner
Pastoral Care & Nurturing – Penny Miller
Support (Finance/Stewardship) - Bill Reich (pro tem)
Discipleship/Communications/Evangelism – Cynthia Tait
Learning 1 (Grace Place) – Merle Brown
Learning 2 (Church Proper) – Tammy Miller
We are Family – Jim Ernst
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Photos From July Events
At Lord Of Life
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Wiley Songs Of Joy
Thursday, July 6th
Our group presented a "Freedom In Christ" program to the residents.
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Vacation Bible School
Monday - Thursday,
July 10th - 13th
Over 50 children had a fun time at our "Joy" VBS this year. Our staff was commissioned during the church service on Sunday, July 9th and did an excellent job teaching and doing crafts with the participants. A special thank you to all our members who volunteered their time to make VBS a success!
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Lunch Bunch
Wednesday,
July 19th
Good food and fellowship at Colbie's on Rt. 38 in Mt. Holly!
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Christmas In July And International Dinner
Saturday and Sunday,
July 22nd and 23rd
We celebrated Christmas in July at both church services and had an International Dinner on Saturday evening. Food was made by church members and the dishes were favorites from many national origins. During our Sunday service, the bell choir and Ohana Ukulele group accompanied several hymns.
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Helping Hands
Wednesday, July 26th
Harry and Kirsten Granfors, Judy Lerner, Cassie Hussie, Paul Horner, Pastor Wendolyn, Bettie Lohman and Sue Dreisbach made 192 sandwiches and sent them along with produce donations to the Christian Caring Center. Dave Curl made the delivery.
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Citizens Bank Park Tour
Friday, July 28th
Rick Krause led our group for a tour at Citizens Bank Park. We were able to visit many locations not accessable to the general public during a game. A fun time was had by all!
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August Birthdays
Aug. 1: Carly Rohner
Aug. 3: AnneMarie Morales
Aug. 4: Linda Schwarzmann
Aug. 5: William Shover III
Aug. 6: Ramona Dehoff and Frederick Nisula
Aug. 7: Diane Hoffman and Cindy Keenan
Aug. 8: Mark Malone
Aug. 9: Logan Barnes
Aug. 10: Bettie Lohman and Eric Mattson
Aug. 11: Julie Oakley
Aug. 13: Peyton Christianson and Gavin Sultzbaugh
Aug. 14: Joanne Rogers
Aug. 15: Susan Brandt, Grace Heinhold, and Tom Tait
Aug. 17: Anita Rickershauser
Aug. 19: Emily Miller
Aug. 20: Michael Godfrey, Brian Quinn, and Bettyjane Watkins
Aug. 22: Devon Jervis, Kim Mattson, Jake Miller, Kristen Sultzbaugh, and Parker Sultzbaugh
Aug. 23: Daniel Millere, Meghan Safier, and Kirstin Snodgrass
Aug. 27: Ting Cosper
Aug. 28: Karen Lupnacca
Aug. 29: Patricia Andrews
Aug. 31: Breanne Tomlinson, Maxwell Tomlinson, and Gene Ingrao
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August Wedding Anniversaries
Aug. 1: Kristy & Michael Godfrey and Bonnie & Bruce Rohner (Celebrating 53 years!)
Aug. 4: Tammy & Brian Miller
Aug. 10: Joyce & Bob Harper and Debbie & Joe Snodgrass
Aug. 13: Marita & Mark Malone
Aug. 17: Maureen & John McMichael
Aug. 23: Robin & Wayne Mocci (Celebrating 20 years!)
Aug. 26: Stefanie & Wallace Pickard
Aug. 29: Lucia & Ed Hourihan and Linda & Karl Russ (Celebrating 58 years!)
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August Baptismal Anniversaries
Aug. 5: Stella Friedman
Aug: 7: Linda Nardi
Aug. 8: Anna Yannessa
Aug. 11: Brian Miller and Javier Morales
Aug. 14: Heather Barger
Aug. 20: Robert Urban
Aug. 22: Jeffrey Horner and Dean Morales
Aug. 27: Bettie Lohman
Aug. 29: Debbie Chromeck
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Our ending song, was one of the songs sung by the Vacation Bible School children during the closing exercises. Besides singing, VBS children accompanied our adult musicians with drums, chimes, and other instruments. The song ELW #866, We Are Marching In The Light, is one that we have used in our worship services. This version is sung by members of the University Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX.
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