| Home | Worship | Congregational Life | Spiritual Resources | Children and Youth | Adult Education and Small Groups | Music | Social Ministries | Social Networking: Facebook, Blogs, Etc. | Newsletter |
| LCH E-News—An occasional electronic newsletter for the LCH congregation
Index of other issues of LCH E-News
 |
LCH E-News—January 10, 2012From Pastor JeffA Blessed Epiphany SeasonAs a former professional photographer, I have always found the subject of light particularly fascinating. When composing a photograph, I try to be aware of how and where the light strikes the subject. Detail can be highlighted or obscured by the angle, intensity, and temperature of light. One can bend, shadow, filter, disperse, or concentrate light to get exactly the effect desired; or one can simply wait for the light to be “right” for the photo. Epiphany is a “light” season where we may find ourselves waiting for the light to do its work. The word “Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “revealing.” The texts for Epiphany begins with Jesus “revealed” as God’s holy child in his Jordan river Baptism and calling of his disciples. Story upon story builds until we, like the earliest disciples, begin to see God in a new light. Where once God appeared to the chosen people as a pillar of smoke and fire, God now comes in flesh and dwells with God’s people. God chooses to reveal God’s self in a somewhat discomfiting, intimate manner-in Jesus. Through Jesus, God shines a light on unconditional love, and then has the temerity to call God’s people right into the midst of love’s blinding brilliance! Justice, love, peace, courage, joy, stewardship, life, relationships, and service come into greater relief in our lives through our relationship with God. In the light of God we may find ourselves drawn into God’s call in much the same way the disciples were drawn into the ministry of Jesus. His light becomes our light; his way, our hope. Certainly, civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King saw the injustice of racism and the practice of discrimination in a new light in Christ. King’s sermons and speeches illustrate how the words of Jesus revealed for all to see the injustices of his time and gave him the courage and conviction to put his own life on the line for the cause of justice. Those who followed and continue to follow his call for an end to racist practices and inequality seek to bring positive and permanent change to society for the good of all people. That is a light we cannot, and should not put away. As we begin our Epiphany journey, may we drawn into Christ, a light for the world. Next time: Epiphany: Ministry in the Shadows Rodney Gehrke Organ ConcertJanuary 15, 2012, 4:00 PM
Mr. Gehrke has performed and recorded with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and has also made two recordings of Mexican Baroque music with Chanticleer, with whom he toured the Southwest and Mexico in 1998. More recently, he has performed with the American Bach Soloists as continuo organist and harpsichordist. He has also been heard with the Berkeley Contemporary Chamber Players and the Conservatory’s Blueprint Festival. His first organ teacher was his father, the late Hugo Gehrke, distinguished composer and organist at Concordia College. Admission is $15 general and $10 students, at the door. Parking is readily available at 1817 Poki Street, one-half block adjacent to the church, which is located at 1730 Punahou Street. Further information may be obtained by calling Katherine Crosier at 221-9608. Memorial Service Set for Robert Ahlstrom
In Memoriam OYEA Chili Cook Off and Pie Bake Off!January 14, 5:00–7:00 PM
|
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| January 15 | INTRODUCTION: The ideas of Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Fowler, Turiel |
| January 22 | OBEDIENCE: Satisfaction and predictability |
| January 29 | FAIRNESS: Equality of what? |
| February 5 | AUTHORITY: Who says? |
| February 12 | PERSONAL BELIEF: From law, teachers, and experiences |
| February 19 | DIALOGUE: Expressing and listening |
| February 26 | UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES: Universal ethics and reason |
Each year, the LCH community holds a fundraiser to benefit the youth and family ministries of our congregation by providing parking for the Punahou Carnival held February 3–4, 2012. For the next few Sundays, you are encouraged to sign up to cover three hour shifts between the hours of about 10:30 AM to midnight that Friday and Saturday. We need a few dozen people to sign up so that the burden is easy on everyone. All youth should plan to work at least two shifts. This one fundraiser raised between $5,00 and $6,000 for our ministry at LCH. Please be generous with your time for this very enjoyable event.
Sign up on Sunday or email Jean Lilley or Pam Buckley to volunteer.
Would you like the full week’s schedule at LCH? Visit our online calendar.
Do you have news you would like included in the LCH E-News? Please send your text to pr.jeff@lchwelcome.org by Wednesday morning along with the dates and duration of publication. Mahalo!
Would you like to have LCH E-News delivered directly to your email box? Subscribe to the LCH E-News mailing list.
Copyright © 2012 Lutheran Church of Honolulu
As part of the 2011–2012 Abendmusiken Concert Series, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu will present Rodney Gehrke, concert organist, in recital on Sunday, January 15, at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Rodney Gehrke is director of music at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Palo Alto, organist and choir director at San Francisco’s Temple Emanu-El, professor of organ at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and undergraduate organ instructor at the University of California, Berkeley.
A Memorial Service for Robert Ahlstrom will be held at Lutheran Church of Honolulu on Saturday, January 21, 1:00 PM. Robert passed away in December following a moped accident near his home in Kaka’ako. Robert was 80 years old and full life and faith. He was always ready to help where needed and enjoyed teaching computer skills to “old folks.” Condolences may be sent in care of: Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96822
Come show off your best Chili and help raise money for the