Messenger The Pacific Hills

We have enjoyed watching the Olympics the past couple weeks. The amazing fetes of athleticism and the human interest stories have been inspiring. While watching the men’s speed skating I was struck by the precision and timing of these events. The difference between the person in first place and the person in 23

rd place was

one second. That’s right—one second. The difference between first and second place can be hundredths of a second. It’s all about the timing. But even the most precise timer or stop watch cannot top God’s timing. His timing is perfect. In our Epistle lesson this week we have a portion of Romans 5 that says, “At just the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” And later, “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” He didn’t wait until we cleaned ourselves up. He didn’t choose a random time and place. In his perfect wisdom God sent his son at the perfect time in the perfect place to save us imperfect people from our sins. He won for us eternity with him forever. And that’s better than any gold medal.

Kay Storck

Director/Teacher

Lamb of God Preschool

Church Events Sunday 8:00am Eucharist

9:15am Choir Rehearsal

9:15am Education Hour

10:30am Eucharist

11:30am CYF Board

11:30am Outreach Board

Tuesday 9:00am Tai Chi

9:00am Alanon

Wednesday 9:00am Foster Care

9:30am Eucharist

10:00am Fellowship

2:00pm Worship

5:15pm Children’s Music

6:00pm Youth Conformation

7:00pm Worship

Thursday 6:30pm Tai Chi

7:00pm Gamblers

Sunday 8:00am Eucharist

9:15am Choir Rehearsal

9:15am Education Hour

10:30am Eucharist

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

PACIFIC HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

VOLUME 3 NUMBER 8

BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK

Romans 5-1a

“Since we have been justified through faith,

we have peace with God.”

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by

Dorothy Storek in thankfulness for all the blessings she has

received.

FOUNDATION GRANT CHALLENGE: The Foundation of

PHLC would like to extend a two-month grant challenge to

the congregation to support St. Paul Lutheran School in

northeast Omaha. St. Paul struggles financially to keep the

doors of the school open, and yet their work is so important

as they share the love of Christ with at risk children and

families. The grant challenge is for $5,000. Anything given

up to that amount will be matched dollar-for-dollar. If the

congregation can raise the full $5,000, the monies will be

matched by the Foundation and will result in a total gift to

St. Paul Lutheran School of $10,000. St. Paul is the only K-

8 church operated school of our North Circuit. Let’s be a

blessing to these children and families. The grant challenge

will end on April 15. Make your check payable to Pacific

Hills Lutheran Church and memo in the offering

envelope “Other” category “St. Paul School”.

Missions and Social Ministry Board will be collecting

diapers and baby items now through March. Please

place items in the narthex bins. Items include: diapers,

clothes, lotion, shampoo, bottles, foods and any other baby

items. Thank you for your generosity.

Two New Ways to Support Lamb of God Preschool

Lamb of God Preschool is now enrolled in the Baker’s Community Rewards program and TAGG (Together a Greater Good). Both these programs donate a percent of purchases back to our preschool. The only thing you have to do is sign up and do the shopping you normally do!

1. Baker’s Community Rewards

To sign up for the Baker’s Community Rewards you must first

have a Baker’s Plus card.

Members must visit the website www.bakersplus.com/

communityrewards

Sign in with your Baker’s Plus account information

Click on "Enroll Now"

Enter the 5-digit NPO 38382

Select Lamb of God Preschool and click on "Enroll"

Once you are enrolled, use your Baker’s Plus card as you

normally do, and preschool will automatically receive a percentage of the sale.

2. Together a Greater Good

To sign up for TAGG (Together a Greater Good) download

the free app on your iPhone or android device.

Any time you visit a participating TAGG business submit a

photo of the receipt within 7 days.

Choose Lamb of God Preschool as the organization to

support.

The business will donate usually 5% of the purchase to

preschool at no additional cost to you!

If you have any questions about either of these programs, please contact preschool director, Kay Storck.

The CYF Board and the youth will again host the Easter breakfast between services in Acker Hall, 9:15am to 10:15am on Easter morning. We will be asking for a free will offering for this youth fundraiser. Please plan to attend and support the youth. You can also support the youth by helping with the meal or donating items for the meal. There will be a sign up sheet for youth and adults in the hallway. Questions? Call Sandra Glissmann at 402-571-8407

You are invited to the installation of Rev. Mark Anderson as Associate Pastor at Beautiful Savior, on Sunday, April 8, at 3pm. A reception will follow the worship service to

greet Mark and enjoy Christian fellowship.

Mission and Social Ministry News: On Sunday, February 25, Pastor J. P. Cima will preach and speak during Bible study about his 10 years of service as a missionary in Vietnam. PHLC mission dollars and prayers are supporting Pastor Cima and his family this year as they serve in the mission field.

Events of Other Congregations and Agencies

Celebrate Christian education with Concordia Schools at the 12th Annual Concordia Gala on Friday, March 2. Mark Schultz, contemporary Christian artist, will share his inspiring stories and amazing music. The evening will include silent auction, dinner, student entertainment, and live auction. The 2018 Gala will be held at the Embassy Suites in La Vista beginning with silent auction and cocktails at 5:30pm and dinner following at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now at concordiaomaha.org. RSVP deadline has been extended to February 23rd. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. If you have any questions, please contact Cristine Minneman at 402-445-4000. Who marches the army of stars out each night, counts them off, calls each by name - so magnificent! so powerful! - and never overlooks a single one?." Isaiah 40:25-26

Tickets are on sale for Shrek, the spring musical to be performed by Concordia Sr. High School! Performances are Friday & Saturday, March 9 & 10, at 7pm, Sunday, March 11, at 2pm. Adult ticket price $15; student ticket price (ages 5-18) $10.

Omaha LWML Tri-Zone Spring Rally, April 15, at St. Mark Lutheran Church. It is a good old-fashion Orphan Grain Train Fish Boil. Speaker will be Susie Leffer. Free will offering. Donations of 5 gallon pails, Comet, Ajax, Windex, scrub brushes, paper towels, SOS pads, disposable shop towels, gloves, Pine-Sol, quilts and cash donations would be appreciated.

PRAYER LIST February 23, 2018

(Family and Friends: Please call the church office to add/remove names below.)

Delbert Johns (grandfather of Shannon Green)

Mary Johnson (friend of Carol Priest)

Philip Kander in Military (nephew of Alice Osborn)

Tom Krengel (brother of Barbara Fremder)

Vera Krengel (mother of Barbara Fremder)

Sharon Larson (cousin of Dennis Grindle)

Alma Meseke (aunt of Barbara Fremder)

Dave Minor (husband of Linda Minor)

Bob Nelson (son of Barb and Lew Nelson)

Both Nyun (family of Peter Chol)

Heidi Padilla (niece of Doris Anderson)

Jo Anna Perkins (friend of Dennis Grindle)

Mary Grace Reese (friend of Dennis Grindle)

Alice Rima (friend of Joan Workman)

Tammy Rogers (mother of Stacey Swan)

Elsie Storek (granddaughter of Dorothy Storek)

Virginia Syslo (friend of Carol Priest)

Charlotte Thompson (sister of Leon Siedlyk)

Gavin Webster (grandson of Larry and Judy Webster)

Andy Young (son John and Sara Young)

Marilyn Zimmermann (mother of Sharon Vacanti and Paul Zimmermann)

Special Intercessions:

Those who travel and those who protect us

All who lead us ecclesiastically and politically

Missions/Missionaries of the Church

Our Campus Ministry program

Our Lamb of God Preschool

All Lutheran Schools

The pastors, staffs, and members of our North Circuit congregations, schools, and preschools.

Ministry of Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha

Concordia University, Seward

Mentally ill, their caregivers, and PHLC Care Ministries

The ill, hospitalized, dying, and grieving

Health and protection of all children, including the unborn

Unemployed/financial difficulties

End to terrorism and justice and peace among all nations

The incarcerated

Pray for God’s grace and mercy upon all who face trials, chronic illnesses, or addictions, and upon all who lack a saving faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior

Unrest in the U.S. and the world

Victims of fire and storms across the country

Good News Chaplain, Nsbiet Matthew, who serves prisons in Nigeria.

Readings for Sunday, March 4: Exodus 20:1-7; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-25

Anniversaries

Doug & Sharon Brown 3/3

Birthdays

Muriel Bader 2/19

John Mumma Sr. 2/19

Kyle Wilshusen 2/19

Crystal Reyelts 2/19

Kyle Christ 2/20

Lois Rasmussen 2/21

Kathy Stokes 2/21

Sue Chastain 2/22

PHLC Members: Anita Bladt, Frank Bladt, Grady Chastain, Mary Lou Chastain, Duane Fieck, Jeannine Fulner, Paul Gladman, Helen Glanzer, Roger Graham, Tim Haar, Don Hafsaas, Freda Harris, Mike Horton, Christopher Kiihne, Rita Klingman, James Koun, Mike Lessmann, Bob Loeck, Harriet Moore, Jean Schmieding, Paul Shultz, Leon Siedlyk, Alfred Simonsen, Chris Stastny, Kae Stille, Dorothy Storek, Carolyn Vierck, Marilyn Walker, Judy Webster, JoAn Werblow, Sara Young

In Assisted Living Facilities: Charlotte Berkland, Mary Lou Chastain, Dorothy Ebener, Lois Eggers, Jeannine Fulner, Mike Lessmann, Norma Payne, Jean Schmieding, Leon Siedlyk, Alfred Simonsen, Marilyn Walker, Jan Bouc, Helene Stigge

Friends and Relatives:

Clementine (new great grand-daughter of Mary Lou Chastain)

Amy and Connie (friends of Mary Sunderman)

Tyler Adams (grandson of Don and Lorene Adams)

Luetta Beckman (mother of Linda Minor)

Kirsten Berray (friend of Randy and Joan Workman)

Sandy Botrell (cousin of Barbara Fremder)

Claire Cabianca (granddaughter of Dorothy Storek)

Brent, Angel, Paul Dale & Wendy (family of Esther Scarpello)

Patty Dyer (niece of Leon Siedlyk)

Ron Ethan (friend of Helen Glanzer and Kae Stille)

Rod Grindle (brother of Dennis Grindle)

Sharlene Grindle (sister-in-law of Dennis Grindle)

Marie Harper (mother of Ellen Wilson)

Pastor Alan Harre (our former interim/vacancy pastor)