HeartBeat—July 2017

A Message from Pastor Jeff

The Youth Retreat Experience

During the first weekend of the month, Dylan, Hunter, Nathalie, and I will leave for the Western States Youth Gathering at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. The triennial event brings 600 ELCA youth from the West Coast together to laugh, pray, worship, and serve. They will have an immersion experience in LA, hear some great music at the keynote gatherings, eat food they are unfamiliar with, and hear what God is up to in other places and in the lives of young people who are just like and very different from them. In some ways, it is remarkable in our litigious and over-busy world that we still find the energy and will to do big youth gatherings. It is a monumentally expensive undertaking, both monetarily and in terms of person hours. And it is worth every penny and every effort!

WSYG logoMany of us who grew up attending youth events remember what an incredible—and sometimes life-changing—experience it can be. I attended my first National Youth Gathering in New Orleans when I was about 13. Over 30,000 Lutheran youth descended on that city like locusts. In the evenings, as we departed the Super Dome, the streets were literally filled with young people dancing, laughing, singing, and talking. Despite two days on a bus to get there from Phoenix and two days on a bus going home (with an over flowing bathroom), I couldn’t wait to go again.

It was more than the great bands, the cool entertainment areas, or the inspirational speaker (honestly, I don’t remember the speakers). I remember walking into the Super Dome and being awed by the sheer number of Lutheran young people from around the world, all gathered in one place. In many ways, the experience was life changing.

First, I found out that for some youth, church was just as cool as football. Second, I found out I had far more in common with young people from around the world than I thought. A lot of that commonality was rooted in our common faith. Third, I found out that adults will go to incredible lengths for youth. Our pastor and other adult sponsors took more than a week off of work, helped for months with fundraising, cared about each one of us, and made sure we were safe. It turned out they were not the enemy after all. Finally, I saw, I think for the first time, that God’s Spirit is alive and working in the world in ways I could never have imagined. That’s pretty cool for a 13-year-old.

I don’t have any idea if our youth will experience any of these things next week, but I hope they will. Perhaps they too will discover something in themselves that they did not know or see something in another young person that inspires them to greater faith. What I do know is that I am glad they are part of a congregation willing to support them in this quest. Ministry with our youngest folks is crucial and I hope we can once again enhance our youth ministry to be more robust over the next year or so.

Amazingly, Western States Youth Gathering 2017 will be quickly followed by the ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, in July 2018. We are already getting ready to register. Who knows what God will have in store for us there! Thanks for your support of our youth.

Peace,
Pastor Jeff

Western States Youth Gathering

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA • June 28–July 2

This event only happens every two years in Southern California. What is it? Basically, it is an awesome trip our LCH youth take, together with the youth from Calvary by the Sea, to California to be with other Lutheran teens for loads of fun! Pastor Jeff will be attending this year’s gathering with three LCH teens. Please keep them all in your prayers for safe travel and for a Spirit filled time for everyone.

Committee/Interest Group Chairs

Committee/Group Leader
Archive: Jim Cartwright
Concert: Scott Fikse
Communications: Carol Langner
Community Life: Larry Anderson
& Wayne Gau
Council: Craig Clissold
Fellowship: Jeanne Castello
& Mary-Jo Estes
Finance: Steve Miller
Financial Review: Dori Palcovich
Food for Thought: Kathryn Klingebiel
In Stitches: Linda Miller
& Stephanie Luuloa
Lay Ministers: Carolyn Koehler
Learning Ministry: Fred Benco
Mary Magdalene Society: James Cartwright
Process Theology: Fritz Fritschel
& Carol Langner
Property: Jean-Paul Klingebiel
& Greg Gebhardt
Scholarship: Fred Benco
Social Ministry: Jean Lilley
Stewardship: Pam Buckley
Sunday School: Laurie Leach
Worship & Music: Roy Helms
& Randy Castello
Writers’ Workshop: Kathryn Klingebiel
Youth: Pr. Jeff Lilley

Summer Schedules

smiling sun graphicAs June approaches, please keep in mind that we change our Sunday service time to the summer schedule for June, July, and August. There will be one worship service on Sundays, at 9:15 am. This is a communion service. There will be no Compline during the summer months. Compline resumes on the first Sunday of September.

Other programs, such as Confirmation classes, Food for Thought, Poetry Group, and Writers’ Workshop, may break for the summer as well. Check the LCH calendar on-line, or The HeartBeat and the weekly LCHNews calendars for scheduling information.

In Stitches Goes to a Summer Schedule

During the summer In Stitches, the LCH craft group, meets directly after worship at a table in the courtyard, instead of meeting on Saturdays. Bring a craft to work on, learn to make the ribbon lei we give to visitors, or just stop by for fellowship. See you at the craft table!

Angel Network In-Gathering

Sunday, July 2

On the first Sunday of each month, an in-gathering of food and personal items is collected at LCH for Angel Network, a ministry based out of Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church. The items are taken to Angel Network during the following week. Over 2,500 individuals are served monthly through this program. We are grateful for your generosity and support.

Adult Forum: Making a Way—Liturgy for Care of the Earth

tree graphicSundays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 10:30 am • LCH Boardroom

Come participate in the discussion and revision of LCH’s very own liturgy, designed around care and concern for our environment. Sundays through the month of July, Adult Forum concentrates efforts on revising Making a Way—Liturgy for Care of the Earth to create a liturgy guide that reaches the hearts and minds of all who participate in the worship. Bring your coffee and refreshments and join the discussion.

Godly Play—Sunday School News

During the summer, there is no Sunday school as LCH goes to a one worship service schedule. Sign up for next year’s Sunday school on Rally Sunday, August 27. Godly Play Sunday school will begin again on September 3, 2017. Have a great summer!

meeting graphicLeadership Roundtable

Sunday, July 2, 10:30 am • Isenberg Hall

Committee chairs and team leaders, please plan to gather for a short (45 minute) meeting. (Note the summer schedule time.) This is an opportunity for us to sit down together and share information on what is happening with all the ministries at LCH. If you are a committee or team leader, please be prepared to share a little information on your activities with the group. Mahalo and see you there!

LCH Office Closed

Independence Day—Tuesday, July 4

Book of Faith graphicBook of Faith Bible Study

Thursdays, 10:00–11:30 am • LCH Boardroom

The Book of Faith Bible Study meets on Thursday mornings in the Boardroom. All are welcome to join this lively discussion of the Biblical texts, relevant current events, and historical foundations. Please come for lively engaging fellowship and discussion!

Process Forum

Saturday, June 10, 9:30 am • LCH Boardroom

A first-time event, Process Forum meets during the summer months! Please join us for review and discussion of an article by Paul Ingram (Professor of Religion, retired, Pacific Lutheran University) entitled “Following the Jesus Way.” Professor Ingram examines the life to which we are called—a life exemplified by that of the historical Jesus, contrary to the conventional wisdom and systems of our time. We’ve already received our “reward” for this: God’s free gift of love, grace, compassion, and justice. All are welcome to this lively group. Find the article on the Jesus, Jazz, and Buddhism website.

LCH Women’s Book Club

books graphicMonday, July 17, 10:00–11:30 am

We’re meeting at the Murashige’s to discuss Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. An updated book list and the consecutive meetings will be announced as soon as information is available. All are welcome.

feather pen graphicWriters’ Workshop

Writers’ Workshop takes a brief hiatus for the summer. The group meets again starting August 21, at 4:30 pm in the LCH Boardroom. For more information contact the LCH office at 808-941-2566.

IHS logoIHS Meals Prepared and Served

Friday, July 21, 1:30 pm prep/5:30 pm serve

For over 25 years, LCH has shopped for, prepared, and served a special dinner on the third Friday of each month for over 300 of Honolulu’s homeless. The cost is underwritten by the LCH budget and by a grant from the German Benevolent Society of Hawai‘i. Shoppers, cooks, and servers are needed each month. To learn more about the Institute for Human Services, visit their website at www.ihshawaii.org. Contact the LCH office or speak to Jimmy Castro for more information.

food for thought graphicFood for Thought

Food for Thought takes a break for July. The next meeting takes place August 19. Check the LCH Calendar, HeartBeat, and LCHNews for information.

Mary Magdalene Society

Saturday, July 22 • LCH Isenberg Hall

rainbow ribbon graphicLGBTQI and friends, please join our potluck supper and games or video night in Isenberg Hall. Supper begins at 6:00 pm with games or video to follow. Set up begins at 5:30, and help is greatly appreciated. Please bring a food item to share.

On this special day, we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene! Games and or videos are welcome for after-dinner entertainment. If you are bringing a video, please let Jim Cartwright or Bill Potter know in advance so that we can line up the equipment for viewing.

For more information, contact Jim at jasfcartw@gmail.com. Please share information of this gathering and an invitation to other LGBTQI and friends you know who may be interested in socializing with us.

One Pot, One Hope

Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am

A consistent group of LCH volunteers helps feed 100 to 125 people each month in Wai‘anae. Help support this mission outreach project by participating or by bringing donations of designated items—Costco gallon-sized cans of chili, fresh fruit, granola bars, bottled water, recycled grocery bags, and large cardboard boxes—or checks, payable to “One Pot, One Hope.” Bring donated items to church on the third Sunday of the month. See Peggy Anderson for more information, including volunteering and carpool.

children at church graphicRally Sunday

Sign up for fall Sunday school on Rally Sunday, August 27. Godly Play Sunday School will start again on September 3.

Have a great summer!

LCH Youth, Families, and Young at Heart

…save the date!

Wet’n’Wild logoSunday, August 27, join us after the service for a fun filled day at Wet ‘n’ Wild! Those who attended last year had a blast, so come and get wild with us.

More information coming soon!

An Easy Way to Donate

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Luther nailing 95 theses graphic500th Anniversary Plans Underway

A 500th anniversary ecumenical service is in the works for this very special celebration year. The event will be held on Saturday, October 14, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The joyful service will be concelebrated and acclaimed by combined choirs.

Other events, including a very special LutherFest, are being planned for this year. Stay tuned for updates and calendar scheduling.

Electronic Funds Transfers for May
Offering Fund Amount Offering Fund Amount
Offering $5,333 Capital Improvements $107
Music Fund/Instruments $210 Wounded Warriors $117
Shallow Subsidy $50
Attendance and Offerings for June
Date Worship Service Attendance Offering Fund Amount
June 4 9:15 am Service 101 Offering $5,792
Shallow Subsidy $481
Wounded Warriors $157
June 11 9:15 am Service 80 Offering $9,074
Shallow Subsidy $620
Wounded Warriors $50
Music/Instruments $10
June 18   9:15 am Service 87 Offering $2,512
Shallow Subsidy $90
June 25 9:15 am Service 92 Offering $3,175
Shallow Subsidy $70
Social Ministries $62
Service Music Fund $80
Music Fund $20
Wounded Warriors $100

HeartBeat Deadline

Tuesday, July 18, 9:00 am


Prayer Requests

Amanda, Aurora, the Connor family, Foua, Karen, Kat,
Keahi Y., Kim K., Kirsten, Lee M., Mark S., Mary L., Micki S.,
Sara, Shirley, Swede, Teresa B.

July Birthdays
07/02 David Del Rocco
07/07 Ann C. DeVallee
07/08 Linda Miller
07/16 Whitney Walker
07/17 Bill Potter
07/19 Shane Shelton (Kaeo)
07/22 Christopher Khan
07/24 Savannah McCreary
07/25 Georgine Stark
07/28 Tomi Haehnlen
07/29 Bob Zimmer

LCH Worship Participants
Holy Communion (9:15 am)
DATE July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30
LECTOR Iara N. Jim Cartwright April Smith Aaron Gould Peggy Anderson
ASSISTING
MINISTER
Laurie Leach Frank Haas Amanda Lippert Shy Healey Marcus Fikse
COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS
Josie Bidgood
Teresa McCreary
Chuck Huxel
Nathalie J.<
Jim Cartwright
Chuck Pearson/td>

Kyra Takamiya
Carolyn Koehler
Bobby Broyles
Sheena Lim-Urban
Stephanie Luuloa
Don Johnson
Chuck Huxel
Sophia S.
Wayne Gau
ACOLYTE Scarlett S. Coco J. Hunter N. Dylan D. Max W.
LAYING ON HANDS   John Bickel      
USHERS Fred Benco
Craig Clissold
Billie Jean Ries
William Fay
Chuck Huxel
Peter Flachsbart
ALTAR
GUILD
Linda Miller
Lori Nishimura
Marjan Lynch
Marlise Tellander
COUNCIL in CHARGE Phyllis Hörmann        

Calendar: July 2017
Day Date Event and Time
Sunday July 2 Western States Youth Gathering in California
Angel Network In-Gathering
9:15 am, Summer Holy Communion
10:30 am, Leadership Roundtable
10:30 am, Adult Forum
6:30 pm, Student Horn Recital
Tuesday July 4 OFFICE CLOSED—Independence Day
Thursday July 6 10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study
2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting
Sunday July 9 9:15 am, Summer Holy Communion
10:30 am, Adult Forum
Monday July 10 6:00 pm, Worship and Music Meeting
Wednesday July 12 12:30 pm, Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday July 13 10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study
Saturday July 15 7:00 pm, Nã Wai Choral Performance
Sunday July 16 9:15 am, Summer Holy Communion
10:30 am, Adult Forum
Tuesday July 18 HeartBeat Submissions Deadline!
6:30 pm, LCH Council Meeting
Thursday July 20 10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study
2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting
Friday July 21 1:00 pm, IHS Meals prepared
5:30 pm, IHS Meals served
Saturday July 22 6:00 pm, Mary Magdalene Society
Sunday July 23 9:15 am, Summer Holy Communion
10:30 am, Adult Forum
Thursday July 27 10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study
2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting
Saturday July 29 10:00 am, One Pot One Hope
Sunday July 30 9:15 am, Summer Holy Communion
10:30 am, Adult Forum