LCH at the 2014 Pacifica Synod Assembly

Posted on May 10, 2014June 27, 2022 by admin

Pastor Angela Freeman celebrates communion at the opening worship for Synod assembly Members and clergy from LCH played key roles in the annual Pacific Synod Assembly held in Waikiki, May 1–3. The Assembly brought together pastors and lay delegates from across the Pacifica Synod, which includes all of Hawai‘i and parts of Southern California.

Pastor Jeff Lilley, in his capacity as dean of our Hukilau Conference of Hawai‘i congregations, took the lead in making local arrangements, and Pastors Angela Freeman and Phyllis Hormann coordinated the myriad of local volunteers during the assembly. Our two pastors also coordinated the opening and closing worship services.

At right, Pastor Angela presides at communion during the opening worship service, with Mary Fastenau of LCH and Pastor Keith Waltor of Christ Lutheran in Mililani serving as assisting ministers. The service took place at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, right across the street from the Waikiki Beach Marriott which hosted the assembly.

The assembly was particularly pleased to welcome newly-elected Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton to join in the fellowship. Bishop Eaton spoke during the business meetings and preached at the closing worship service on Saturday, May 3. Also participating in the closing worship were the LCH Choir and brass from the Bach Chamber Orchestra.

The congregations of the Hukilau and everyone at LCH were pleased to host the assembly this year, and we look forward to welcoming them back again in the future.

Listen to Presiding Bishop Eaton’s sermon at the closing worship.

Huliklau clergy with Presding Bishop Eaton (center, with a head lei and wearing the LCH cope), Pacifica Synod Bishop Murray Finck (wearing a maile lei) following the closing worship service.

A Joyous Easter Celebration

Posted on April 25, 2014June 25, 2022 by admin

The children's sermon on Easter morning Joy was the emotion of the day on Easter morning. The 8:00 am service had the joy of baptizing one our young people and welcoming her into the family of Christ.

Between services, there was a bountiful potluck, and the children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt.

At the 10:30 am service, the Choir and Bach Chamber Orchestra presented J. S. Bach’s Cantata No. 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden, as part of worship.

At right, Pastor Angela shares the Easter message during the children’s conversation.

The Holy Week and Easter slideshow below includes addition photos from Easter Sunday (the last eight slides) and Holy Week.

Congregational Work Day to Prepare for Holy Week

Posted on April 12, 2014June 25, 2022 by admin

April Smith and members of the Yost family prepare the altar raid for painting.

Members of the congregation gathered on Saturday morning, April 12, to get everything in top shape for Holy Week and Easter. There was lots to do.

In the Nave, the altar rails were removed so the legs could be painted, and the flooring in the altar area was cleaned of wax drippings. A crown of thorns was arranged behind the processional cross, and the scarlet papraments were put out for Palm Sunday and Holy Week. At the same time, the communion vessels were polished up for the important week ahead.

Outside, a sign board was put up by the parking lot entrance to the Hörmann Courtyard to cover up the photovoltaic inverters and allow us to put up the church sign. Once that was done, plants were moved in front of the sign board. Up in the Poki Lot, the hedges were trimmed, and behind the Boardroom, trees were trimmed.

While all this was going on, a busy group in the Boardroom sewed a number of the stoles that will be worn by clergy at the upcoming Synod Assembly to be held in Waikiki.

And of course, when noon came, everyone gathered in Isenberg Hall for a lunch of sub sandwiches and chips.

Additional photos from the day are available on the LCH Facebook page.

Church Council Members Installed

Posted on February 16, 2014June 25, 2022 by admin

Pastor Angela Freeman installs Council members Olivia Castro, Randy Castello, and Naomi Castro during the 10:30 am service on February 16.

As part of both morning worship services on February 16, newly-elected and continuing members of the LCH Church Council were installed. Council members guide the congregation in our life together. We all join in praying for their success in this ministry.

Council officers for 2013–14 are April Smith, president; Randy Castello, vice president; Amanda Lippert, secretary; and Gary Brauer, treasurer.

Other members are Fred Benco, Sophie C., Craig Clissold, Lori Nishimura, Naomi Castro, Olivia Castro, and Georgine Stark.

Pastor Angela Freeman (center back) with other members installed during the 8:00 am service: Sophie C., Amanda Lippeert, April Smith, Georgine Stark, Lori Nishimura, Fred Benco, and Craig Clissold.

Angela Freeman Officially Called as Co-Pastor

Posted on January 26, 2014June 25, 2022 by admin

Pastor Angela speaks to the meeting following her election as co-pastor

A Special Congregational Meeting on Saturday evening, January 25, voted unanimously to call the Rev. Angela Freeman as co-pastor of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu. This was the culmination of a process begun in the summer of 2012 when Pastor Angela joined the LCH staff as associate pastor with a two-year term.

In the last year and a half, it has become clear to both Pastor Angela and the congregation that God is calling us all to ministry together on a long-term basis. In the fall, the congregation signaled our intent to issue a regular call, and a Search Committee was formed to work through the process outlined by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Special Congregational Meeting was the last step.

Preceding the Special Congregational Meeting was the second half of the Annual Meeting, when the annual report was accepted and an operating budget for 2014 was approved. In additional to all of the rest of the regular expenses of the congregation, the budget, which was also adopted unanimously, included the salary for Pastor Angela.

Beer & Carols

Posted on December 11, 2013June 27, 2022 by admin

Come, be the church in a fun way and get in the holiday spirit!

More information available on our Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/LCHwelcome

Movie Night – Miracle on 34th Street

Posted on December 9, 2013June 25, 2022 by admin

We invite you to take a break from the busy time of the year and enjoy a movie with your family and the LCH family!

Saturday, December 14, at 7:00 pm, in Isenberg Hall at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu.

Popcorn and drinks provided. The evening is free. Come and bring a friend.

You can always check out more information about this event and other happenings at LCH’s Facebook page or by looking over the calendar on this website.