HeartBeat—November 2018

From Pastor Jeff

Proactive Faith

Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19

A couple of months ago, many of us here in Hawai‘i spent many hours preparing our homes and lives for a hurricane that never really arrived on O‘ahu. Sadly, our neighbor island residents suffered from severe flooding, heavy winds, and loss of property. Near Hanalei, a stream whose flow has remained unchanged for decades suddenly jumped its banks and coursed right through the middle of a home. No one could have predicted the change of course, nor could anyone do anything about it.

Here on O‘ahu, families whose homes have fronted North Shore beaches for decades now find their homes literally perched on a cliff. The landscape is changed forever; nature and time have a way of doing that. For the families and communities affected, the changing landscape is incredibly painful. Some have been left without a home or the means to rebuild; others are looking for alternative ways to mitigate the damage. But the undeniable truth is staring the world in the face—the world is changing.

For us, and other island dwellers, the effects of climate change are painfully obvious. Beaches that used to be expansive are disappearing altogether. The frequency of flooding in low-lying areas, like Kaka‘ako and Waikīkī, has increased wildly in just the past ten years. Reaction by state and city officials, developers, and even local residents has been slow. Despite numerous warnings about coastal flooding in the next 20 years, development in low-lying waterfront areas continues, unabated. I guess it is easier to simply hope for the best rather than be proactive.

In antiquity, the people of Israel also endured a sea change that threatened their very existence. The Promised Land was under constant siege by warring neighbors and inter-tribal warfare. In the midst of the chaos, the prophet Isaiah speaks out against greed, avarice, gluttony and idolatry. But most of all, he speaks up for the widow and the pauper, reminding God’s people that God’s promise to abide with them forever remains intact, but their commitment to God seemed more than a little frayed around the edges. Through the trials and tribulations, God gives the people of God a word of hope. “I am doing a new thing,” God declares. This new thing brings life to the parched desert of hopelessness. God’s new thing declares old debts paid and old thirsts slaked, and it paints a vision of a renewed people. But it took more than wistful hoping to see that new vision. God’s people were called to be proactive—to renew their commitment to God and to one-another and to live anew the covenant God made with them and their ancestors.

In our own Christian church, we are seeing the streams of denominationalism, colonialism, and social dominance jump their banks as well. The religious landscape we have come to know and love is changing as rapidly as the streams in Hanalei. I wonder how we will hear God’s promises for us and for our children for the future. Will we wistfully remember the good old days and hope for a reprieve, or will we begin to look more deeply to see ourselves in the new thing that God is doing in the world?

Blessings,
Pastor Jeff

From Vicar Andy

Aloha, everyone!

Last month felt like a full immersion into parish ministry. With Pastor Jeff on vacation, I took the lead on pastoral responsibilities at LCH. I never felt alone or that I was not supported—mahalo to all those who assisted me in one way or another.

October was a month full of ministry, both here at LCH and in the greater community! Some of the highlights included: leading the complete liturgy (less the Words of Institution) and preaching three Sundays in a row, attending the Give Aloha celebration on behalf of LCH, marching with parishioners from LCH and Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians in the Gay Pride Parade, attending Theoasis in Palm Desert, and MCing LutherFest. It was an exhausting month, but it also was incredibly rewarding and educational.

We are still looking for Advent devotions! If you have an interest in contributing to this project, please let me know. Submissions are due on November 11. Please email me for a list of available verses.

Finally, I want to say mahalo to everyone who wished me well before my grandfather’s funeral service and checked in with me when I returned. It was a beautiful service, and my homily was well received by everyone in attendance. I do not often save my sermons, but I did save that one.

See you in church,
Vicar Andy

Stewardship 2018–2019

Your stewardship committee is transitioning from the usual “Triple T” phrase—time, talent, and treasure—to the “Double G” duo of generosity and gratitude (or is it gratitude and generosity? Which do you suppose comes first?).

• “Gratitude and generosity are two of the paths back to our true nature.”—Ike Allen
• “No one has ever become poor by giving.”—Anne Frank
• “True generosity: you give your all and yet you feel as if it costs you nothing.”—Simone de Beauvoir

How would you complete the following statements?

I am grateful for…, or I give thanks to God for…

I live out my gratitude by giving generously of my…

During the months to come, we will keep stewardship in the forefront. We can all learn and grow from one another as we hear each other’s stewardship stories—stories of experiencing God’s generosity. God has given us much and entrusted us with much. As we experience God’s generosity, our hearts are filled with gratitude which we express through our own active and generous giving. And indeed, this congregation is one whose members already give exceedingly generously, and so we thank you for your generosity.

Are there new horizons to which God is calling us, where our generosity is needed? How each of us gives or lives out our gratitude is unique and special. We invite you to share your stories of gratitude and generosity with the stewardship team and the whole congregation.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.—Colossians 3:16–17

Barbara Poole-Street, Willow Chang, Kathryn Klingebiel, Phyllis Hormann
LCH Stewardship Committee

Give Aloha Results Are In!

Thanks to all who participated in this year’s Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. Customer donations for LCH totaled $3,811.00, generating matching gifts of $126.94 from Western Union and $653.12 from Foodland. That’s a grand total of $4,591.06! Mahalo for your generosity and for continuing to make LCH one of the Top 100 Give Aloha beneficiaries, every year!

LCH Office Hours

• Monday—9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday—9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Wednesday—9:00 am to 12:00 noon
• Thursday—9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Friday—9:00 am to 3:00 pm

We recommend calling the office (808-941-2566) before making a visit to see Pastor Jeff or the administrator, as schedules may vary with appointments, other work commitments, and lunch breaks.

Book 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!

Angel Network In-Gathering

Sunday, November 4

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.

All Saints’ Sunday

Sunday, November 4

On All Saints’ Sunday, you have the opportunity in worship to come forward to remember a deceased loved one by lighting a candle during the prayers. Please email the church office (lch@Lchwelcome.org) with the names of those you would like printed in the special bulletin insert. Join us for this special remembrance.

Welcome Sonya Tanaka—LCH Nursery

We are grateful and happy to welcome our new nursery attendant, Sonya Tanaka, who will assist during Sunday worship and occasionally for special events at LCH. The nursery is available for children ages 0–5 from 7:45 am to 12:00 noon, from September through May. We encourage children of all ages to attend worship, but if your young child needs a rest during the busy morning, please take advantage of this space. The nursery entrance is located across the courtyard from the church entrance. Please, extend a warm welcome to Sonya.

Godly Play

Sunday School 9:20–10:20 am

LCH offers Sunday school for children from kindergarten through senior high. The older children (grades 6–12) meet in the Rainbow room. The younger children (grades k–5) meet in the Godly Play room. All are welcome! Below is the schedule of Godly Play stories for November:

• November 4—The Ark and the Tent
• November 11—The Ark and the Temple
• November 18—The Exile and Return
• November 25—Christmas Pageant Practice

Adult Forum—New Member Inquiry Classes

Sundays November 4, 11, & 25, 9:20 am • LCH Boardroom

Are you interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith? Are you interested in learning more about becoming a member of Lutheran Church of Honolulu? Join Pastor Jeff for a series of fun and informal classes beginning November 4. LCH members are welcome and encouraged to participate. We will learn or refresh our knowledge about Lutheran faith, discuss your questions, get to know one another, and share some laughs. Please let Pastor Jeff know if you would like to attend, pr.jeff@lchwelcome.org.

Leadership Roundtable

Sunday, November 4, 11:45 am • LCH Boardroom

Committee chairs and team leaders, please plan to gather for a short (45 minute) meeting. 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!

Confirmation Preparation Classes

Beginning Sunday, November 4, 11:45 pm • LCH Rainbow Room

Confirmation is voluntary for youth, grades 6 and up, who would like to confirm their faith. At baptism we promise to “place in (your child’s) hands the Holy Scripture and provide for their education in the Christian Faith.” In confirmation class we study scripture, the Reformation, and Christian history, but we are more interested in helping young people develop as persons of faith. For more information, please contact Pastor Jeff or Vicar Andy.

Vespers for the Feast of All Saints

Sunday, November 4, 7:30 pm

Joined by young virtuoso pianist Jairus Rhoades, Mark Wong and the LCH Choir offer selections from Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem in honor of the Feast of All Saints. We honor those who have left this earth and grieve for our beloved dead. Other music for this service include selections for organ, hymns, plainchant , and works of Vaughan Williams and Mendelssohn.

Holoholo Pick-Up

Tuesdays, November 6 and 20, 2:30–4:00 pm • LCH Boardroom

Holoholo General Store is a Community Supported Agriculture organization, or csa, that works with LCH to bring you fresh produce from multiple, local farms. For more information visit their website at www.holoholostore.com for bag options and prices and to sign up.

CH Mini Work Day

Saturday, November 10, 9:00 am–noon

Come help beautify our parking lot, behind the church. We’ll clean out the planted area along the building, lay down some fresh weed cloth, and cover with crushed rock. This will provide a better environment for our plants, as well as improving the appearance of the area where people park. A few strong arms are needed for spreading gravel. Coffee and pastries will be provided, as well as great fellowship and the satisfaction of helping LCH!

LCH Office Closed

Veterans’ Day—Monday, November 12

Writers’ Workshop

Monday, November 12, 4:30 pm

Writers’ Workshop meets in the LCH Boardroom. Our final meeting of 2018 is scheduled for December 10. All are welcome. For more information contact the LCH office at 808-941-2566.

IHS Meals Prepared and Served

Thursday, November 15, 8:00 am • LCH Isenberg Hall

This month we are preparing brown bag meals to transport to IHS for distribution. Enjoy fellowship time with other members while assembling 400 sandwiches and brown-bag meals. Pastries will be available and there will be plenty of coffee to keep the assembly lively.

To participate in this month’s meal preparation or for additional information, you may contact the LCH office. Another driver with a van or SUV is needed to help transport meals. Please join the group on November 15 if you are available to help. To learn more about the Institute for Human Services, visit their website at www.ihshawaii.org.

Process Forum

Saturday, November 17, 9:30 am • LCH Boardroom

Please join us in the LCH Boardroom for a wide-ranging discussion, based on the concepts of Process philosophy/theology. The group welcomes the curious, the seeker, the true believer, the faithful, the member, and the friend. Information for the article for discussion will soon be available and sent to the Process email distribution list. Please see Carol if you are interested but haven’t come before. Please note: our meeting date for November is the third Saturday, to accommodate an LCH mini-work day on Saturday, November 10. We return to the regular, second Saturday, schedule for our December meeting (Saturday, December 8).

Food for Thought

Saturday, November 17, 5:30–8:00 pm

Food for Thought will meet at the home of David Hörmann. All are welcome for potluck supper, video, and discussion. Our final 2018 get-together is planned for December 15. For more information, contact the LCH office at 808-941-2566.

Mary Magdalene Society

Saturday, November 17, 6:00 pm • Isenberg Hall

LGBTQI and friends, please join our potluck supper and game night in Isenberg Hall on Saturday, November 17.

Supper begins at 6:00 pm with games to follow. Please bring a food item to share. After dinner, we will have some table talk, then enjoy games. New games are also welcome for after-dinner entertainment. For more information, contact Jim Cartwright. Please share information of this gathering and an invitation to other LGBTQI and friends you know who may be interested in socializing with us.

Presence Under the Tree

Christmas is often one of the hardest holidays for people who live close to the edge. During a season when many are celebrating holidays with lavish gifts, sumptuous feasts, and family gatherings, others—because of poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse, struggles with mental health, or simply hard times—are barely making it. Christ calls us to be present with all who are in need and share our abundance.

This year, you have the opportunity to share Christ’s message of love, abundance, and mercy through “Presence Under the Tree.” On November 15, we will set up a symbolic tree in the nave. You may place gifts for children or adults, such as canned food, gift cards, clothing, shoes, etc., from Sunday, November 18 until the second Sunday of Advent. These items will be distributed to social service agencies in plenty of time for them to be distributed to those in need. Our hope is to make it easier for the LCH community to share God’s love in this much-needed way with our community.

We ask that all gifts or clothing be new and unwrapped. Homemade items, other than food (e.g. clothing, hand crafts, woodwork, etc.) are certainly welcome. Canned and packaged dry goods are acceptable foodstuffs. Gift cards for any retailer are welcome, but grocery store and drugstore cards are particularly appreciated.

We are thankful to be able to share God’s abundance with neighbors all around the O‘ahu. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff or Jean Lilley.

First Half of the Annual Meeting

November 18, 9:15 am • between services in Isenberg Hall

Each year congregational members gather as a community to tend to important matters of business and ministry. These include nominating leadership, passing a budget, receiving reports, and discussing our missional objectives. At LCH, we divide our annual meeting into two halves. In November we will nominate Congregational Council members to take office in January, review the draft budget, and conduct any other business that might need to be transacted. In January the main business is to approve a final budget for the new year and elect the new council members. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings, but only members in good standing may vote. Please plan to attend!

Please Consider Serving on the Church Council

We need nominees to be presented at the first half of our Annual Meeting, on November 18, to fill council vacancies. The work of the council is important, interesting, informative, good fellowship, and fun!

The work of the Council is not scary, intimidating, overly time consuming, or difficult to understand.

What to expect:

• One, 2-hour meeting per month. Council members take turns hosting, providing a meal and short devotion, and also serve a month as “council in charge,” ensuring that the church is locked up and items put away after the last worship service on Sunday morning.
• You can also expect to communicate during the month via texting or email if necessary. If you don’t text or have email, we can make arrangements for you—don’t let that stop you from saying yes to serving on Council.
• Council members also serve as liaisons to church committees or teams to communicate back to the council on planned activities or needs. Planned and unplanned absences are expected and taken into consideration, so don’t assume you can’t serve if you’ll be away for a month or two.

Please consider putting your name on the ballot to serve on the 2019 LCH church council. Still have questions? Just ask a current council member: Josie Bidgood, Mary Fastenau, Steve Miller, Juditha Murashige, Bruce Holmberg, Noe Nitz, Carol Langner, Rev. Phyllis Hormann, Pam Buckley, Willow Chang, Hunter Nishimura, or Pastor Jeff.

Mahalo for your prayerful consideration of serving as part of the Council!

Compline

Sunday, November 18, 7:30 pm

Join us on the first and third Sunday of each month for Compline, led a cappella by the LCH Men’s Schola. This is a peaceful experience of rejuvenation and prayer.

LCH Women’s Book Club

Monday, November 19, 10:00 am

We meet at the Murashige’s to review The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee. This story offers deep insight into life in North Korea and one woman’s struggle to find freedom. Discussion will be led by Billie Jean Ries. Newcomers are welcome. Please contact the church office if you have questions, 808-941-2566.

Thanksgiving Eve Joint Worship

Wednesday, November 21, 7:00 pm • St. Clement Church

St. Clement Church is hosting the Thanksgiving Eve worship this year. Pastor Jeff Lilley is scheduled to preach.

The annual pie reception will follow immediately after worship. Sign-up sheets for the pie reception will be made available starting Sunday, November 4.

LCH Office Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at LCH

Thursday, November 23, 3:30 pm • Isenberg Hall and Hörmann Courtyard

All are welcome to join the LCH ‘ohana for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the courtyard. This is a potluck meal for anyone who would like to attend. Please bring your friends, neighbors, college and university students, and folks who would like some fellowship and food. Pastor Jeff and Jean will prepare the turkeys and bring fresh-baked rolls. A donation of ham would be appreciated. Please plan to bring your favorite dish in quantities to feed at least six persons. Pupu, side dishes, casseroles, desserts, or any other dish is very welcome! Please sign up in the courtyard beginning November 6 so we can plan accordingly.

One Pot, One Hope

Saturday, November 24, 9:30 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. Chili donations are appreciated, #10 sized cans (from Costco or Sam’s Club).

44th Annual Advent Procession: The Great “O” Antiphons

Sunday, December 2, 7:30 pm

Lutheran Church of Honolulu celebrates our 44th Annual Advent Procession with Peter Hallock’s mystical setting of the Great “O” Antiphons. First presented in 1975, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s Advent Procession has become a Honolulu tradition. This year, Advent choral selections by composers Francisco Guerrero, Andreas Hammerschmidt, George Oldroyd, Charles Wood, and others will be intermingled with hymns, carols, and the Magnificat by Edward Bairstow. Organist Mark Wong will accompany the LCH Choir and Men’s Schola on our beautiful Beckerath organ. Please join us as we begin a new liturgical year, carry on a beloved Hawai‘i tradition, and look forward with expectation and wonder to the Christmas season ahead.

Congregation PV Purchase Meeting

Sunday, December 16, 9:15 am

Steve Miller will lead a discussion, between services, of the pros and cons of purchasing the photo-voltaic (PV) system installed at LCH. The system is leased to the church by the current owner, who is motivated to sell. According to the church Constitution (Citation 10.02), expenditure amounts in excess of five percent of the approved budget require approval by congregation meeting. LCH members are encouraged to attend.

Committee Chairs

It’s time to begin compiling the Annual Report! Please submit your committee’s yearly report to the LCH office by Monday, December 17. Direct questions to the office at 808-941-2566 or email lch@LCHwelcome.org.

Edward Shipwright Memorial Piano Fund

The church has an ongoing need for maintenance of our current piano, which is on generous loan from Mark Wong. We also need to plan for eventual purchase of an excellent, permanent piano for LCH.

Therefore, we have established the Edward Shipwright Memorial Piano Fund. Dr. Shipwright was the head of the piano division of the Music Department at UH Mānoa. Many people associated with LCH were students or friends of Ed. The fund will be a fitting memorial to his 50 years of teaching and playing.

Save on Your Taxes!

For individuals taking req-uired distributions from a retirement account, under the new tax law, if you give cash or check donations from your personal funds, you will be taxed on them and you may not be able to take the deduc¬tion. There are two ways to avoid this.

1. Donate directly to LCH from your IRA. If you take money directly from your IRA to give it to LCH, this increases your income and may increase your tax bracket. You may not be able to use the deduction because of the new, higher standard deduction. Give directly by telling your IRA provider to donate to the church—the account representative will do this easily.
2. Give appreciated stock directly to LCH. If you sell stock and then donate, it increases your tax bracket, and you may not be able to use the deduction because of the new, higher standard deduction. Instruct your broker to donate directly to LCH.

The church’s legal name and address is:

Lutheran Church of Honolulu (Note: no The in the title)
1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822

If you need the Federal Tax ID (EIN) or if you have questions, please contact Steve Miller. As always, please check with your tax advisors to determine what is appropriate for you.

An Easy Way to Donate

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Photos from LutherFest

LutherFest 2018, held Saturday, October 28, was a delightful event. Attendees shared an abundance of good food, drink, laughter, and fun in the Hormann Courtyard, with a bonus activity this year—line dancing and other folk dancing in Isenberg Hall, led by Bill Fay!

Electronic Funds Transfers for September

Offering Fund	Amount	Offering Fund	Amount
Offering	$8,363	Music Fund/Instruments	$483
Shallow Subsidy	$90	Capital Improvements	$98

Attendance and Offerings for October

Date	Worship Service	Attendance	Offering Fund	Amount
October 7	8:00 am Service	62	Offering	$2,531
	10:30 am Service	75	Shallow Subsidy	$150
	Compline	33	Social Ministries/IHS	$30
	Total	170
October 14	8:00 am Service	39	Offering	$2,848
	10:30 am Service	72	Social Ministries/IHS	$35
	Total	111	Pew Chair Fund	$50
			Music/Instruments	$10
			Music Endowment	$11,314
October 21	8:00 am Service	44	Offering	$1,986
	10:30 am Service	72	Shallow Subsidy	$130
	Compline	37	Social Ministries/IHS	$30
October 28	8:00 am Service	65	Offering	$4,099
	10:30 am Service	84	Shallow Subsidy	$150
	Total	149	Social Ministries/IHS	$27
			Evangelism/Gay Pride	$75
			Pew Chair Fund	$50

HeartBeat Deadline

Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 am

Alfred, Cindy P., Greg, Jennifer, Piperlynn and her parents,
Jeff F., Kim K., Kirsten, Lori L., Rusty W., Shirley, Steve R.,
Swede, Tammy, Thomas T., Vincent, Vonia

November Birthdays

11/01	Beverly Kaeo
11/06	Pam Buckley
11/08	Jonathan Kaeo
11/12	Edward Ichikawa
11/13	Richard Cook
11/14	Mary Fastenau
11/15	Mel Siebert
11/18	Stephen Crosier
11/21	Justin Kaeo
11/22	Brysen Kaeo
11/22	Kainani Iara N.

LCH Worship Participants

Holy Communion (8:00 am)
DATE	November 4		November 11	November 18	November 25
LECTOR	Cindy Scheinert		Chuck Huxel	Jimmy Castro	Amanda Lippert
ASSISTING MINISTER	Laurie Leach		Amanda Lippert	Laurie Leach	Peggy Anderson
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS	Bobby Broyles Peggy Anderson Phyllis Hormann		Don Johnson Chuck Huxel Sophia S.	Bobby Broyles Stephanie Luuloa Phyllis Hormann	Sophia Stark Amanda Lippert Don Johnson
ACOLYTE	Hunter N.		Raphael S.	Dylan D.	Raphael S.
LAYING ON HANDS		Stephanie Luuloa
USHERS	Fred Benco Billie Jean Ries Dylan D.		COUNCIL in CHARGE	Willow Chang
Choral Eucharist (10:30 am)
DATE	November 4	All Saints Vespers 7:30 pm	November 11	November 18	November 25
LECTOR	Cathy Baptista	John Bickel	Peggy Brandt	Peter Flachsbart	Iara Nitz
DEACON	Mary Fastenau	Josie Bidgood	Marcus Fikse	Frank Haas	Chuck Pearson
SUB-DEACON	Frank Haas		Mary Fastenau	Bob Tellander	Teresa McCreary
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS	Randy Christensen Teresa McCreary		Bob Tellander Chuck Pearson	Sue Haas Jim Cartwright	Jim Cartwright Randy Christensen
ACOLYTES	Iara N. NEEDED	Bob Tellander	Lillie J. NEEDED	Rebecca L. NEEDED	Iara N. NEEDED
LAYING ON HANDS		Juditha Murashige
USHERS	Peter Flachsbart Bill Fay Chuck Huxel		ALTAR GUILD	Josie Bidgood Stephanie Luuloa Lois Watanabe Juditha Murashige Nicole Muffley

Calendar: October 2018

Day	Date	Event and Time
Thursday	November 1	10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study 2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Sunday	November 4	All Saints’ Sunday/Angel Network In-Gathering 8:00 am, Holy Communion 9:20 am, Sunday School/New Member Inquiry Class 10:30 am, Choral Eucharist 11:45 am, Confirmation Class 11:45 am, Leadership Roundtable 7:30 pm, All Saints’ Vespers
Tuesday	November 6	2:30 pm, Holoholo pick-up
Wednesday	November 7	6:00 pm, Early Worship Ensemble Rehearsal
Thursday	November 8	10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study 2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting 7:00 pm, Elmo Cosentini Organ Concert 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal (Isenberg)
Saturday	November 10	9:00 am, LCH Mini Work Day\ 7:30 pm, EMH Concert
Sunday	November 11	8:00 am, Holy Communion 9:20 am, Sunday School/New Member Inquiry Class 10:30 am, Choral Eucharist 11:45 am, Confirmation Class
Monday	November 12	OFFICE CLOSED—Veterans’ Day Observed 4:30 pm, Writers’ Workshop
		6:00 pm, Worship & Music Meeting
Wednesday	November 14	12:30 pm, Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 pm, Early Worship Ensemble Rehearsal
Thursday	November 15	8:00 am, IHS Sandwich assembly 10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study 2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Friday	November 16	Pacifica Synod Middle School Youth Gathering
Saturday	November 17	9:30 am, Process Forum 5:30 pm, Food for Thought 6:00 pm, Mary Magdalene Society
Sunday	November 18	8:00 am, Holy Communion 9:15 am, First Half Annual Meeting 9:20 am, Sunday School 10:30 am, Choral Eucharist 7:30 pm, Compline
Monday	November 19	10:00 am, Women’s Book Club
Tuesday	November 20	HeartBeat Submissions Deadline 2:30 pm, Holoholo pick-up
Wednesday	November 21	7:00 pm, Thanksgiving Eve Service at St. Clements
Thursday	November 22	OFFICE CLOSED—Thanksgiving 3:30 pm, Thanksgiving Potluck Meal at LCH
Friday	November 23	OFFICE CLOSED—Thanksgiving Holiday
Saturday	November 24	9:30 am, One Pot One Hope
Sunday	November 25	8:00 am, Holy Communion 9:20 am, Sunday School/New Member Inquiry Class 10:30 am, Choral Eucharist 11:45 am, Confirmation Class
Tuesday	November 27	6:30 pm, Council Meeting
Wednesday	November 28	6:00 pm, Early Worship Ensemble Rehearsal
Thursday	November 29	10:00 am, Book of Faith Bible Study 2:30 pm, Weekly Staff Meeting 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal