Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96822; ELCA; 808-941-2566

LCH E-News—An occasional electronic newsletter for the LCH congregation

LCH E-News—August 25, 2011

Message from Carl Crosier

Dear people of LCH,

I can’t thank you enough for giving me such a wonderful retirement celebration last Sunday. It was truly one of those special days that I will treasure always, along with my wedding day and the day we brought our newborn Stephen home from the hospital.

The service unfolded exactly as I had hoped with all of the musical groups giving their very best. I was so proud of them all. And as usual, Pastor Jeff gave a wonderful sermon illuminating not only the readings for the day but also acknowledging the occasion.

It was really touching to see so many former LCH members, musical and professional colleagues, and nearly every chorister and instrumental musician from all of the ensembles gathered for this service.

I wish to thank so many who gave me such beautiful lei, cards and gifts and personal expressions of thanks. My special thanks go to Jeanne Castello, Mary-Jo Estes, Sarah Roseberg and the fellowship committee for organizing the lovely reception following the service.

A very special thank you for giving me my very own iPad. Believe me, I will really enjoy it and won’t have to lug my laptop around on trips anymore!

Thanks for providing me with a place to fulfill my calling. My final request would be for you to give Miguel Felipe the same support and encouragement as you gave me throughout my long career with you.

With sincerest thanks and deep gratitude,
Carl Crosier
Cantor (Retired!)

Regular Worship Schedule Resumes

NOTICE!! Worship at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 9:00 PM begins this Sunday, August 28

Just a reminder that our regular two morning worship Sunday schedule resumes this Sunday, August 28. Sunday morning services will return to 8:00 Holy Communion followed by 10:30 Choral Eucharist, with Compline at 9:00 PM.

First Communion Class

LAST CHANCE!

Pastor Jeff will hold “First Communion Instruction” this Saturday, August 27, at 10:00 AM in the LCH Boardroom. We will learn about communion, bake communion bread, and crush some grapes for wine. All children who are ready to receive Holy Communion or who would like to learn more about this sacrament are welcome.

Please RSVP immediately to Pastor Jeff at <pr.jeff@lchwelcome.org>.

Mahalo!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our volunteers (Ilse Layau, Billie Jean Ries, Carolyn Ishikawa, Ray Herradura, Rudy Riingen, LaVern Rickard, Marjan Lynch, Lori Nishimura and Hunter, Jimmy and Olivia Castro, Chuck Huxel, Fred Benco, Jean and Meghann Lilley, Keane Ishii, and Sarah Roseberg) who helped organize, setup, serve, and clean-up for Carl’s celebration reception last Sunday. A special thanks to the amazing Fellowship ladies, Mary-Jo Estes and Jeanne Castello who dedicated themselves to pulling off this event. We appreciate your willingness to serve! Mahalo!

Give Aloha Returns!

Lutheran Church of Honolulu will once again participate in the Give Aloha Program sponsored by Foodland/Western Union.

How does it work? During the month of September, you may donate up to $249 to the Give Aloha Program at any Foodland or Sack N Save. Give them the LCH Organization Code (78224) at the time of your donation. Foodland and Western Union will match every gift received up to $300,000 for all combined participating organizations.

LCH has consistently been in the top 100 organizations. So please go to Foodland or Sack N Save and make your donation beginning September 1!

LCH Wine Tasting

Saturday, September 10 • 2:00 PM

The LCH wine cellar is running low on white wine, and you’re invited to help choose the next vintage as part of the wine tasting. We will meet at 2:00 PM at Oeno Winemaking in Kailua to taste a variety of wines and make our selection. Several individuals will also be choosing wines for their own use as well, and you’re welcome to join in.

Space is limited and we are already 1/3 full, so reserve your spot soon! Contact Bill Potter or Sarah in the church office.

New Member Inquiry Class

Are you interested in becoming a member of Lutheran Church of Honolulu? Join us for New Member Inquiry Classes beginning September 11, 2:30 to 4:00 PM, and meeting for five Sundays.

During our sessions, we will explore the history, faith, and values of the Lutheran Church and our congregation as well as have wonderful discussion and fellowship time. Email Sarah Roseberg at lch@lchwelcome.org if you would like to attend or mark “Inquiry Class” on the visitor’s card in the pew.

Leadership Roundtable

Just a reminder to all our committee chairs that we our having our Leadership Roundtable on Sunday, September 4, at 11:45 AM. Hope to see you there!

Adult Forum Explores the Parables of Jesus

Sunday Adult Forum will begin a study of Jesus’ parables this Sunday, August 28, and continue the study for the next 5 weeks.

Do you know how many parables Jesus told? Catholic sources count 33, while other sources count 40 or 46. Did you know that the Gospel of John has, at most, 2 parables, while the other three synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) contain all the rest? Why did Jesus use parables?

You are invited to learn about these teaching tools of Jesus as found in the New Testament at 9:20 AM following the early service in the Boardroom. Please come!

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