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LCH E-News—October 1, 2008From Pastor Jeff
Ecclesiastes 3 Monday I watched in amazement as the Dow Jones Industrials plunged 777 points in a single session. Throughout the day, pundits, politicians, and just plain folks pointed fingers left and right looking for someone to blame. Congress’ failure to pass the bailout bill, corporate greed, lack of political leadership, and general fiscal irresponsibility bore the brunt of the blame. But, there seems to be universal agreement that the financial season is changing more rapidly than most of us can cope. Banks fear widespread panic, international markets are tumbling, and many of us are concerned about the state of our investments for retirement. Some are simply afraid. At the core of our fear may be that we do not fully understand the nature of the financial collapse or how to fix it, and what we do not know scares the bejeebers out of us. For some, this will be a time to break down; for others, a time to build. Some will insist on weeping, and others will laugh (somewhat hysterically). Depending on how you invested (or didn’t), it might be a time for dancing or a time for mourning. What the author of Ecclesiastes begs us to remember is that whatever season we are experiencing, God abides in the midst of it. Certainly the financial crisis is terribly important, but there is a lot of living, dying, hoping, and loving going on that also demands our attention. Jesus constantly challenged the importance of wealth and reminded us that the greatest treasure we have is not tied up in the Dow Jones Industrial index, but in God’s constant love for us and our love for one another. That is something no investment guru can give us, and no collections agent can take away. Pastor Jeff Pau Hana Gathering This Friday
—The Pau Hana Team (Jim Nierman, Peggy Anderson, Pastor Jeff, and LOTS of helpers) Welcome Kanani!We welcome Kanani Rosehill as the new Administrative Assistant for Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Kanani comes to LCH following 16 years working for Foodland Corporation and brings a wealth of management experience and education to her position. Knowledge gained from her MBA program at Hawaii Pacific University will be a valuable asset as we grow our congregation. Kanani’s duties will include office management, management of church-owned properties, supervision of maintenance staff, accounting clerk duties, and working with committees and staff to ensure a growing and vibrant ministry at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Kanani was born in Hilo but has spent all her life in Kaneohe. She says “shopping” in her hobby. When asked if she had anything to add, she replied, “I am here to do my part in serving the church!” Honu Ohana
Gatherings are scheduled for
Honolulu Habitat For Humanity 20th Anniversary CelebrationHabitat for Humanity in Honolulu is celebrating 20 years of building safe, decent housing in partnership with Oahu’s lower income families. On October 17th, Habitat will host a gala celebration and silent auction at Waialae Country Club. Pastor Jeff and Jean Lilley have offered to sponsor 1/2 table for Lutheran Church of Honolulu and are seeking other members and friends of the congregation to match their donation. Each table of 10 persons is $1,000. Please contact Jean Lilley or Pastor Jeff if you would like to donate and attend. Book of Faith
The Book of Faith Initiative of the ELCA is helping members, pastors, teachers, and seekers to become more familiar with the first language of our faith, the Holy Scriptures. Hukilau Annual MeetingThe Hukilau Conference (Hawaii) of our Synod will meet for their annual meeting October 11th, 10:15–1:15 at St. John Lutheran Church, Kailua. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Bishop Murray Finck will be present to share his thoughts on the mission of our synod. We will also hear reports from our Dean and other officers of the Hukilau Conference. Any one may attend the event. Please let Pastor Jeff Know ASAP if you are planning to attend so that St, John can plan for food. Pastor Kevin Kline to be InstalledPastor Kevin Kline will be installed as Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 11th, at 2:00 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 1004 Kailua Rd., Kailua. Bishop Murray Finck will preside at the service of installation. Please plan to stay for a reception in Pastor Kline’s honor immediately following the service. Clergy are invited to vest and process for the service. Angel Network Ingathering THIS SUNDAY!Thank you for your support of Angel Network over the past several years. ANC is serving more folks than ever in these difficult times. Please bring canned goods, personal care items, and other donations to church on Sunday and put them in the food basket near the church door. We also recently learned that ANC can now accept fresh and frozen food items. Please contact Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church to make those much-needed donations.  Copyright © 2008 Lutheran Church of Honolulu1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 • 808-941-2566 Comments welcome at webmaster@lchwelcome.org |
To everything there is a season,
Come join us this Friday, October 3rd, at Ala Moana Beach Park Picnic space 28A for Pau Hana (after work) party. Bring the kids and enjoy the beach, share some fellowship time with friends, and then stay for the fireworks show courtesy of the Hilton Hotel. Burgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks are provided. You are welcome to bring a salad, dessert, or just yourself!!! The party starts at 5 pm and goes until the last firework has died off. Come for a few minutes or a few hours. Attached is a 
A couple of weeks ago, every member and friend of the congregation received an invitation to attend a Honu Ohana meeting as part of Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s Fall Stewardship effort. These 20 minute meetings are a fun, informative, and inspiring chance to explore what it means to be a steward of God’s wonderful creation and God’s ministry here at LCH. We ask that each person associated with our congregation be willing to attend one of several opportunities offered. Responses have been trickling in, but many of our Ohana have not yet responded. You can sign up for one of our meetings by calling the church office at 941-2566 or by email to 
Pastor Jeff is leading a Book of Faith Bible Study each Thursday morning at 10:00 am in the boardroom. We are reading selected chapters of Ezekiel in our current discussions.