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| LCH E-News—An occasional electronic newsletter for the LCH congregation | LCH E-News—November 6, 2008From Pastor Jeff
As election night came to a close, it was heartening to hear both candidates call for the people of this nation and our world to move forward toward the future in a spirit of cooperation. With faith leaders across the nation I pray that such cooperation will bear fruit of justice, reconciliation, peace, and a renewed commitment to end hunger and poverty. But we cannot leave such important matters to the hands of politicians alone. Without the commitment of time, money, prayer and effort on the part of everyday citizens, the dreams of politicians and prophets are whispers in the wind. Without the strong backs and will of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhist, and persons of every faith, justice will remain an elusive and unrealizable dream. The political race for the presidency may have come to an end. Our work, grounded in the love of God in Jesus Christ, continues. The Sound of Music
Thanksgiving Eve ServiceLutheran Church of Honolulu and the Parish of St. Clement will share a worship of thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 23rd, at 7:00 pm at St. Clement’s Parish, just two blocks from LCH. Please join us for this delightful opportunity to give thanks to God in worship! Immediately following worship, we will gather in the St. Clement’s Parish Hall for our traditional Pie Feast. As is our tradition, LCH members have the opportunity to provide pies for refreshments and fellowship after the service at St. Clement’s. The pie sign up sheet will be in the courtyard Nov. 9, 16, and 23. Thanksgiving Day Potluck Feast
First Half of the Annual MeetingPlease plan to attend the first half of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu Annual Meeting on November 23rd at 9:15 am in the sanctuary. Mahalo!Many thanks to the Choir and our Cantor Carl Crosier for a beautiful worship service on All Saints Sunday. The choir, Pastor Jeff, and several members of our congregation gathered with the members and choir of St. Andrew’s Cathedral to share an evensong for All Saints. Also, thank you to those members who supported LCH’s sponsorship of a full table at the Honolulu Habitat for Humanity 20th anniversary celebration. It was a wonderful evening of food, games, and entertainment all to benefit a worthy cause Book of FaithJoin us each Thursday morning at 10:00 am for Bible study in the Boardroom. The schedule is as follows:
Trash to Treasure Sale November 15, 9:00 amCome to the giant trash to treasure sale in the Hörmann courtyard on Saturday November 15th. If you would like to set up a table to sell things, please sign up in the courtyard this Sunday A fee of no less than 15% of sales will be collected to benefit the ministry of our church. Details are available in the announcement section of the bulletin or by calling the church office. WE MISS YOU!Worship is the primary way God’s people gather together in mutual love and consolation. It is here that we sing, receive comfort, share laughter, receive forgiveness, and share the Eucharist. Without you worship is not truly complete. Fallen out of the habit, fall back in! Mad at the Pastor or tired of his sermons? Call and let’s talk. Someone sitting in your pew every time you come to worship? Get here earlier, or better yet, sit in their lap and thank them for being here. Children too loud for you to concentrate? Bring sticky candy. Church seem irrelevant? Maybe so, come and help us change! Don’t like 16th century music? Come to the 8:00 am service. Don’t like contemporary music? Come to the 10:30 worship. Don’t like to sing at all and prefer to sit in the dark? Come to Compline. Don’t have a ride? We’ll help you get here. Hate everyone and everything about the church? We still love you and want to share the love of Christ with you! Seriously, come join us and share the beauty of God’s love in worship this Sunday. Pastor Jeff AwayPastor Jeff will be off-island November 10–17. Emergency Pastoral Care will be provided by Pastor Tim Mason.  Copyright © 2008 Lutheran Church of HonoluluComments welcome at webmaster@lchwelcome.org |
Political elections are always difficult and stressful times in our nation. We know that at the end of the process about half of voters will be disappointed that the candidate they rooted for was unsuccessful in their bid for the highest political office in our nation.
LCH has reserved 10 tickets for this Sunday (11/9) afternoon’s presentation of “The Sound of Music” at the Mamiya Theater on the campus of St. Louis High School. Sponsored by Sacred Hearts Academy and under the direction of Kyle Kakuno (Rent, Aida), the show promises to be a delightful afternoon. The show starts at 2 pm. Contact Jean Lilley if you would like to reserve a ticket at the reduced price of $10. Plan to join us for fellowship and discussion at a nearby restaurant following the show.
Pastor Jeff and Jean Lilley invite you to a Thanksgiving Day potluck feast in Isenberg Hall on Thanksgiving Day. November 27th, beginning at 4:00 pm. Roast turkey, ham, and table service will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish, dessert, and/or beverage in quantities to share. Our gates will be open to the neighborhood, and anyone seeking food and fellowship will be welcome! RSVP to the church office (941-2566), and include the number in your party.