In this issue:
- A Message from Pastor Jeff
- Call Committee Report
- LCH Office Hours
- Stewardship Corner
- Committee/Interest Group Chairs
- Angel Network In-Gathering
- Godly Play at LCH
- Adut Forum
- Feast of St. Francis—Blessing of the Animals
- Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Jeff
- Vespers for the Feast of St. Francis
- First Mondays Season Opener: Art and Song in Vienna
- Leadership Roundtable
- Book of Faith Bible Study
- Restorative Yoga
- Mary Magdalene Society Virtual Happy Hour
- Reformation Sunday Virtual Choir
- LCH Office Closed for Discoverers’ Day
- IHS Brown Bag Meal Prep
- Digital Organ Discussion
- Compline
- LCH Office Closed October 18 through 22
- LCH Women’s Book Club
- Writers’ Workshop
- Food for Thought
- Bach and Prayer
- Virtual LutherFest 2021—Save the Date
- Request for Budgets from Committee Chairs
- Third Quarter Giving Statements
- Mahalo for Give Aloha Donations!
- Updating Prayer Requests
- Regular Offerings
- An Easy Way to Donate
- Edward Shipwright Memorial Piano Fund
- God’s Work, Our Hands Beach Cleanup
- HeartBeat Deadline
- Electronic Funds Transfers for August
- Attendance and Offerings for September
- Prayer Requests
- October Birthdays
- Calendar: October 2021
From Pastor Jeff
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to throw away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace.—Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
October is, without a doubt, a time of transitions. On the mainland this season is marked by the turning of the leaves, and (usually) a cooling of the weather. Here in Hawai‘i the seasonal changes are more subtle. Our nights begin to cool, and the ocean wave pattern shifts from South and East shores to the North shores, and land marks like Diamond Head begin to green with the increase in rain. But change—both subtle and slow, dramatic and fast—is always upon us. The tricky part, it seems, is to devise how we live with and even celebrate change through time. For some, change is invigorating; for others, an unbearable burden; but for everyone, inevitable.
The poet writing in Ecclesiastes pens one of the most beautiful descriptions of time and change in scripture. In sparse, compact verse, the author balances time against itself—“a time to mourn, a time to dance; a time to keep, a time to throw away.” In the midst of balancing two opposites, we find room in time, and in change for both. Sometimes our mourning calls for a dance, and we throw out what is unneeded so make room to keep what is important. Martin Luther seemed to be about that very thing as the Reformation unfolded. Ideas and practices of the church he loved found themselves in a new season. Luther mourned the losses of the church he loved while helping us learn to dance new steps in a new time. Some practices had to be left behind to make room for new ways that better expressed God’s presence among God’s people. Such change was for Luther—and still is for us—quite painful. But as the season changes, and we change with the season, we have the opportunity to experience the richness of what God is bringing us to in the future.
Like our ancestors before us, we too are experiencing changes in our seasons. It is hard to believe that we have not met for in-person worship for eighteen months! Yet in the breaking down of what we knew, we are building up new ways to praise God, tend to our community, and love one another. As this season of change unfolds, members of the congregation may have multiple opportunities to plant new ministries and harvest with joy what we have already sown. Mark Wong and Scott Fikse are working on the possibility of adding another organ to the Nave that will expand opportunities for music for LCH and the greater community. The council is considering the possibility of adding a part-time, term-call pastoral staff position, and we are looking for new opportunities to serve our community and those in need. These new ideas and initiatives are missionally driven and geared toward celebrating the future God is leading us to. We cannot know what that future will look like with any clarity, but we can celebrate with God the continuing reformation of our faith and dance into a new future together.
The leadership of the congregation will be coming to you over the next few weeks for your feedback on a number of initiatives. I hope and pray you will participate in the information sessions, be open to the changing of seasons, and be honest in your feedback and responses. This is God’s ministry shaped and guided by your hands, your call, and your season!
May God bless us and keep us!
Pr. Jeff
Call Committee Report
Over the past few months, members of the congregation have approached Pastor Jeff about the possibility of calling Vicar Bree Lloyd to serve as a pastor at LCH. After several conversations with Bishop Andy Taylor and other synod staff, it was determined that Vicar Bree was eligible to be a pastoral candidate at LCH. Pastor Jeff and Vicar Bree had several conversations exploring her sense of call, the mission of the congregation, possible roles, and the challenges and opportunities such a call might present; and Vicar Bree expressed interest in working with the congregation toward a part-time call. Pastor Jeff forwarded the request from members to the Congregational Council Executive Committee, and they agreed to bring it to the attention of the full council.
At their July meeting, the Congregational Council appointed an exploration team consisting of members of the congregation to explore the possibility of calling an associate pastor. Josie Bidgood, Keene Ishii, April Olsen, Steve Miller, Mary Fastenau, and Peter Flachsbart served on the committee. They have worked enthusiastically to developed a mission profile and considered how God might be moving LCH into the future and what role an associate pastor might play. At the September meeting, the council received the report of the exploration team and voted to move forward with consideration of calling Vicar Bree as a part-time, term-call pastor.
In the next couple of weeks, you will receive a report from the call committee and council outlining the missional opportunities they believe the congregation might undertake and how Vicar Bree, as a pastoral candidate, might help the congregation to move forward. Of particular interest is working toward a deeper ministry in creation care and community involvement. You will be invited to take part in one of two Zoom “town hall” meetings where you will have a chance to be heard, make suggestions, and ask questions. If the results of the town hall meetings are positive, the council will schedule a special congregational meeting in the next few weeks and ask the congregation to authorize a call. Calling a pastor is a congregational decision that is not to be made lightly. Please be assured that, throughout this process, congregational leadership has been serious in their discernment and focused on the mission of the congregation. We ask for your prayers as we look boldly into the future!
LCH Office Hours
- Monday—Closed
- Tuesday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Friday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Saturday–Sunday—Closed
The LCH office and church campus are generally closed to in-person meetings and gatherings as a precaution in accordance with the CDC, Hawai‘i State Governor’s Office, and Honolulu City and County Office of the Mayor’s recommendations regarding covid-19 virus safety. We require masks for in-person interactions and recommend calling the office (808-941-2566) before dropping in to see Pastor Jeff or the administrator, as schedules may vary with appointments, other work commitments, and lunch breaks.
Please visit the LCH website at www.lchwelcome.org for more information about weekly events and ministries, and to access the public LCH Facebook page for online worship services (you do not need a Facebook account to access the LCH Facebook page).
Committee/Interest Group Chairs
| Committee/Group | Leader |
|---|---|
| Archive: | Jim Cartwright |
| Aloha: | Bruce Holmberg |
| Concert: | Scott Fikse |
| Communications: | Carol Langner |
| Community Life: | Larry Anderson |
| Council: | Pam Buckley |
| Fellowship: | Mary-Jo Estes |
| Finance: | Steve Miller |
| Financial Review: | Dori Palcovich |
| Food for Thought: | Marlise Tellander |
| Lay Ministers: | Carolyn Koehler |
| Learning Ministry: | Fred Benco |
| Mary Magdalene Society: | Bill Potter and Roy Helms |
| Process Theology: | Carol Langner |
| Property: | Richard Mundell and Pastor Jeff Lilley |
| Scholarship: | Fred Benco |
| Social Ministry: | Jean Lilley and Miles Sato |
| Stewardship: | Phyllis Hörmann and Willow Chang |
| Sunday School: | Laurie Leach |
| Website: | Bill Potter |
| Worship & Music: | Roy Helms and Randy Castello |
| Writers’ Workshop: | Peter Flachsbart |
| Youth: | Pastor Jeff Lilley |
Grateful Stewards of God’s Love
Since last December, we have been exploring the theme “Stewards of God’s Love.” We began by thinking about how God’s love comes down to us and works in us, and more recently we have seen how we move that love out into the world and share it with our neighbors, both near and far. We do this in response to Jesus’ admonition: “Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40).
As we come to the end of our year with this theme, each of us on your Stewardship Team has been reflecting on the ways we are grateful for what we—both as individuals and working together as part of this congregation—have been able to do with the blessings we have received from God. We want to share those thoughts with you.
We are in our second year of learning to adapt to—and live with—covid 19, with its impact on the economy, and with the increased needs of people. On top of that, we face natural disasters, the situation in Afghanistan, and a divided country. Without our dedicated worship team, which has brought us hope as well as a calling, I think I would have felt rudderless. Thanks to them, these services reach not only me but many beyond Hawai‘i—former members, friends, and new worshipers. I am grateful for the technology that helps us stay connected when it is wiser/safer not to gather in person. I am grateful for the opportunities we have to help our neighbors locally by providing bag lunches for The Institute for Human Services and for ways we can help our neighbors globally through Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, Lutheran Disaster Relief, and Bread for the World. I feel such gratitude for all that people are doing to help with their individual talents/gifts, time, energy, and finances. (Phyllis Hörmann)
Psalm 9 proclaims “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad to exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High” Throughout my life God’s light has shone brightly—with Lutheran Christian guidance—and I have been gifted with a firm will of caring, loving, and giving. “God’s Work, Our Hands” has continued to encourage us to show our gratitude as we share God’s love—in our congregation, our community, and worldwide. May we go forth and continue showing and sharing God’s love. (Peggy Anderson)
As we all spent this last year hunkered down in our “covid pods,” I am grateful that my church community persevered in offering worship services and other gatherings, classes, and musical events that variously educated, entertained, or uplifted us in a time when so many of our usual activities were curtailed. But most importantly, I am grateful for the underlying message in each of these events—all requiring great effort and new technology—that even in these turbulent times God is faithful and calls us to continue to serve others. LCH helped me stay focused on what is important and restrained my tendency to withdraw into myself during times of struggles and forget my obligations to others. (Barbara Poole-Street)
It’s often said that the “small things” are not small. As we add more months to what at times feels like an unending pandemic experience of scaling back, paired with daily recalibration, I want to share a few aspects of our life at LCH that nuture gratitude.
- The continued feeling of connection with both community and the divine is surely a result of our collective ability to “pivot” and create a space to meet on-line. Our weekly Sunday services are full of reflection, familiar faces during the readings, thoughtful prayers of intercessions, and insightful and sensitive sermons that weave the word with real life or wrapped up in powerful poems. And the shimmering beauty of our high standards of arts and music is a great blessing.
- Our Thursday Bible studies, Writer’s Workshop, and checking in monthly as a member of the LCH Council and the Stewardship Team are also ways to remain on the path. There’s so much wisdom and shared faith here—paired with wonder and aloha—so that we can be advocates of justice, peace, and compassion.
I’ve learned over the years that every one of our members is unique and quite remarkable, but during this covid time, I’ve experienced this reality amplified and “in stereo.” Together, we share our gifts of compassion, patience, adaptability, and faith; and that makes me feel as if nothing has been lost, even in this time of sustained loss. (Willow Chang)
As my team colleagues have already said, I am grateful for this congregation that has sustained me spiritually and personally through the pandemic. Particularly important for me have been the responsibilities I have as webmaster, financial secretary, and member of the Stewardship Team. Each of these “jobs” has required me to stay involved with others (over email and Zoom and occasionally in person), so even though I live alone, I did not feel a lack of interpersonal relationships while in “isolation.” Each “job” also required that tasks be completed, so there was little risk of boredom. God has blessed me with a church home and responsibilities to our ‘ohana, Thanks be to God! (Bill Potter)
As our year with the theme “Stewards of God’s Love” draws to a close, we pray that you too feel blessed to be members of this congregation and—more importantly—recipients of God’s love. We encourage you to consider these blessings and how you will express your gratitude for them.
Your Stewardship Team
Peggy Anderson, Willow Chang, Phyllis Hörmann, Barbara Poole-Street, Bill Potter
Angel Network In-Gathering
LCH is not collecting donations for Angel Network Charities until further notice. However, Angel Network is accepting donations at the Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church location in east O‘ahu: 5339 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Honolulu 96821.
For those who are able and interested in donating, they accept donations on Thursdays and Fridays, from 8:30 am to noon. They will only accept packaged, unopened dry goods (e.g. cereal, flour, sugar, pasta, etc.) and canned goods.
Angel Network requires that donating drivers identify themselves and remain in their vehicle. Volunteers will offload donation items from your vehicle with protective gloves. Over 2,500 individuals are served monthly through this program. Mahalo for your generosity and support.
Godly Play at LCH
We will have Sunday school via a Zoom meeting each Sunday before service at 9:00 am. This class is geared for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. A story is followed by a craft which we can make together. Each Saturday the link for the meeting will be sent to all who want to join. Contact the LCH office if you wish to be added to the invitation list. All are welcome!
Below is the schedule of Godly Play stories for October:
- 10/3—Francis of Assisi
- 10/10—The Story of Joseph
- 10/17—The Exodus
- 10/24—The 10 Best Ways
- 10/31—Martin Luther object box
Adult Forum
Sundays at 9:00 am • Via Zoom Meeting
All are welcome to join the Adult Forum Zoom meetings, live Sunday mornings. Participation in Adult Forum via Zoom works best if you download the free Zoom app beforehand. You may need to enable your microphone and video capabilities. If you are not already on this list for the Adult Forum, please contact Dr. Stephen Miller at stevedmiller.sm@gmail.com to receive an invitation to join the next Zoom Adult Forum discussion.
Feast of St. Francis—Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 3, during morning worship
Recognizing God’s love for all creatures and in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will have our annual blessing of the pets on October 3, during the streaming worship service. We are collecting photos of your beloved pets—any animals or stuffed animals. If you wish to participate, please email a photo of your pet(s), including the pet’s name(s), to pr.jeff@lchwelcome.org.
Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Jeff
Online Coffee Talk, Sundays, 11:15 am • Via Zoom Meeting
You are invited to join with your LCH ‘ohana on Sundays for a virtual coffee talk following online worship. This discussion time will be via Zoom Meeting, and will run for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
In order to avoid “Zoom bombing” (surprise visits from unsavory folks), you will need to contact Pastor Jeff, via email at pr.jeff@LCHwelcome.org, for a meeting number and password to log into the meeting. While these are not ideal gathering circumstances, we can at least enjoy a chance to commune together briefly.
Vespers for the Feast of St. Francis
Sunday, October 3, at 7:30 pm • Via Livestream Broadcast
St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar, deacon, mystic, and preacher, and today he is associated with patronage of animals and our beautiful planet, as well as peace and compassion. We will offer a special vespers service in place of compline this evening with music by Christopher Tambling, Healey Willan, and Emilis Melngailis. All are welcome for the livestream as we take time for prayer, praise, and reflection.
Vespers will be livestreamed on our streaming page and the LCH Facebook page and then archived on the LCH Facebook page.
First Mondays: Art and Song in Vienna
Monday, October 4, at 7:00 pm • Via Livestream Broadcast
Any list of the greatest composers of art song would be sorely incomplete without the names Brahms, Mozart, and Schubert. These three musical giants, who spent much of their lives in Vienna, Austria, will be featured prominently alongside other Viennese composers in a performance that blends the visual art from their time in history with some of their most enchanting compositions for solo voice or small ensemble.
Featured performers are Leslie Goldman, soprano; Sarah Lambert Connelly, mezzo-soprano; Timothy Carney, baritone; and Maka‘i Nash, piano
The concert will be livestreamed on our streaming page and the LCH Facebook page and then archived on the LCH Facebook page.
Leadership Roundtable
Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 pm • Via Zoom Meeting
Committee chairs and team leaders, please plan to gather for a short (45 minute) meeting. This month’s meeting will be conducted via the Zoom online meeting platform. Please refer to your email for the Zoom Meeting details. 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, you will receive an email from Pastor Jeff, via Zoom Meeting, regarding login information. Please be prepared to share a little information on your activities with the group. Mahalo!
Book of Faith Bible Study
Thursdays, 10:00–11:45 am • Via Zoom Meeting
The Book of Faith Bible Study meets on Thursday mornings via the Zoom online meeting platform for the duration of the pandemic. All are welcome to join this lively discussion of the Biblical texts, relevant current events, and historical foundations. Please contact Pastor Jeff at pr.jeff@LCHwelcome.org to receive an invitation to the next Zoom Bible study discussion.
Restorative Yoga
Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 6:00 pm • Via Zoom Meeting
Explore the restorative and ancient practice of yoga, led by LCH member Willow Chang. As a yoga practitioner for over 30 years, Willow shares the joy, wonder, and enthusiasm of a beginner. She emphasizes the origins, cultural context, and safe practice of yoga for all. In this 4-week session, she’ll share various aspects of yoga, from pranayama (breathing exercises) and yogic philosophy (ahimsa), to poses, referred to as asanas.
Join for one, two, or all four sessions from the safety of your own shelter-in-place. These unique classes also provide an opportunity to answer your questions about yoga practice and form. You don’t need yoga pants, previous experience, youth, flexibility, or any real-life experience in India to learn about yoga. Bring your amazing self to be in wonder of your abilities! Please contact Willow Chang (willowchang@hotmail.com) to be included in the weekly Zoom meeting invitation. Let’s learn and find a new center, together!
Mary Magdalene Society Virtual Happy Hour
Saturday, October 9, at 5:00 pm
We continue to invite LGBTQI members and friends of LCH to prepare their favorite beverage and pupu and gather for our online happy hour. Those who are already on the Mary Magdalene mailing list will receive an email with directions for accessing the Zoom meeting by the Wednesday before the scheduled meeting. If you don’t receive your invitation or want to be added to the mailing list, please contact Bill Potter, group facilitator, at bill.potter808@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list or for more information.
Reformation Sunday Virtual Choir
All Musicians Welcome • Submissions due October 11
We are inviting all singers and instrumentalists in our congregation to take part in a virtual performance of A Mighty Fortress is Our God for Reformation Sunday 2021 worship. This will be a collaborative recording project that allows our congregation to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Participants will be given a guide track to sing or play along with, and they will then record themselves on their smartphone or other device. A few appointments will be offered to record with our music director at the church (for those who are not as comfortable with technology).
Please contact Scott Fikse at scott@LCHwelcome.org with any questions or to sign up. Submissions are due on Monday, October 11.
LCH OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, October 11, in observance of Discoverers’ Day
IHS Brown Bag Meal Prep
LCH continues our commitment to IHS to assist with feeding the homeless during these difficult times. Although stay-at-home orders may have relaxed a bit, we anticipate that all the requirements of social distancing, masks, sanitizing, etc. will still be in force. Therefore, only a small group will be asked to make sandwiches, and those individuals will be contacted directly by phone or email. We will keep you updated about when we can be back to our regular group. Thank you for your patience as we navigate our way through the uncertainty.
Digital Organ Discussion
Thursday, October 14, at 7:00 pm • Via Zoom Meeting
Many of you have noticed the new organ console in the Nave. This instrument is on loan from BYUH with the possibility of remaining at LCH as a supplementary instrument. There will be a Q&A and discussion hour regarding the organ on Thursday, October 14, at 7:00 pm. All are invited to attend. Please email Scott Fikse at scott@LCHwelcome.org to receive the Zoom invitation. Bring your questions, praise, and concerns. This will also be an opportunity to learn about the instrument and the pros and cons of owning a digital organ.
Compline
Sunday, October 17, at 7:30 pm • Via Livestream Broadcast
We warmly invite all people in all places of faith and life to Compline. Offered on the third Sunday this month, this beautiful candle-lit service is a meditative experience of a cappella singing and chanting to commemorate the day’s end. Led by members of the LCH Men’s Schola, musical selections include Gregorian chant, Taizé chant, Renaissance polyphony, and more.
Compline will be livestreamed on our streaming page and the LCH Facebook page and then archived on the LCH Facebook page.
LCH OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, October 18, through Friday, October 22
LCH Women’s Book Club
Monday, October 18, 10:00 am • Via Zoom Meeting
LCH Women’s Book Club will meet via Zoom online meeting. The group will discuss The Yellow Chair by Martin Gayford. Connecting to Zoom meeting works best if you download the free Zoom app beforehand. You may need to enable your microphone and video capabilities. If you are not already on the Book Club list, please contact Juditha Murashige at jcmurashige@earthlink.net to receive an invitation to join the next Zoom online Book Club meeting. All are welcome.
Writers’ Workshop
Tuesday, October 19, 4:30 pm • Via Zoom Meeting
Writers’ Workshop will meet via Zoom since restrictions on group meetings at LCH are still in effect. All are welcome! If you would like to participate, please contact Peter Flachsbart at pflachsbart@gmail.com for information on how to connect remotely.
Food for Thought
Saturday, October 23, at 5:30 pm • Via Zoom Meeting
Food for Thought will meet on Saturday, October 23. In light of continuing covid cases, we will again be meeting virtually. An invitation will be sent out to ongoing members of the group. Anyone who is newly interested in joining the group should contact the office at lch@lchwelcome.org and provide an email address.
Bach and Prayer
Wednesday, October 27. at 7:00 pm • Hybrid livestream and in-person
All are welcome to participate in our new monthly event at LCH, “Bach and Prayer.” Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month (October 27) for this quiet prayer service. Bach and Prayer offers a time for silent prayer and meditation interspersed with contemplative organ works by J. S. Bach and his family. Contact the church office to reserve a seat, or tune in for the livestream on our streaming page and the LCH Facebook page. If you miss the livestream, the service will be archived on the LCH Facebook page.
Virtual LutherFest 2021—Save the Date
Saturday, October 30, at 6:00 pm • Via Zoom Meeting
Once again, LutherFest will be a virtual event via Zoom. There will be some kind of entertainment (music and Lutheran trivia).
LutherFest wouldn’t be the same without traditional bratwurst. Paradise Brats has agreed to supply us with their very German bratwurst. Place your order by emailing Pastor Jeff at pr.jeff@LCHwelcome.org. The bratwursts can be picked up at church on Friday, October 29, between 4:00 and 6:30 pm.
Request for Budgets from Committee Chairs
It is time to begin making the LCH 2022 budget. It will be distributed for comment at the first half of the annual meeting in November. Please, at your next meeting, estimate what you will need for the 2022 budget. Please email budget projections for your committee to Steve Miller (stevedmiller.sm@gmail.com) by the end of October. If no update is received, your committee’s 2021 budget projections will be assumed adequate for the 2022 fiscal year.
Third Quarter Giving Statements
Giving statements for the third quarter will be distributed via email during the week of October 4. Statements to anyone who has given $25 or more this calendar year will be generated by the church’s accounting software and sent as PDF attachments to emails from statements@LCHwelcome.org. If the church does not have your email address, the statement will be mailed to your address in the accounting software.
Over the last several weeks and in cooperation with the Audit Committee, I have made some modifications to the statement format and added explanations about parts of the form to answer questions some of you have raised. Please contact me at the email address on the statement if you find any errors or are unclear about anything on your giving statement.
If you have given $25 or more and do not receive a statement by October 8, please check your spam folder first, and if it is not there, please let me know at fin-sec@LCHwelcome.org, and I will make sure you get a statement.
Bill Potter, financial secretary
Mahalo for Give Aloha Donations!
We are grateful to all who participated in the Give Aloha Program sponsored by Foodland/Western Union during the month of September at local Foodland and Sack ’n’ Save locations.
Updating Prayer Requests
Please help us to keep the Prayer Requests list relevant. If you have a friend or loved one who should remain on the list, we are glad to keep them in prayer. Please email the office to let us know when a name may be removed from the list.
Regular Offerings
While we are not able to meet in person, you are encouraged to mail your offering check directly to the church: Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu HI 96822. If you would like to set up regular electronic funds transfer from your checking or savings account, forms are available at www.lchwelcome.org/support or can be requested by email to LCH@LCHwelcome.org. If you prefer to make a one time contribution or ongoing pledge by credit card, there is a link in the bottom right corner of each page of the church website or you can go directly to www.lchwelcome.org/donate. Thank you!
An Easy Way to Donate
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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.
God’s Work, Our Hands Beach Cleanup
Members of the LCH ‘ohana gathered at Sand Island Beach Park on Saturday, September 25, for a God’s Work, Our Hands beach cleanup. The group picked up trash, plastics, and other debris (including a blanket!) from the beach and parking lot. Mahalo to Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i for supplying reusable trash bags, gloves, and sand sifters for the event. Also, a big thanks to our members and former Vicar Bree for volunteering.
HeartBeat Deadline
Tuesday, October 19, 9:00 am
Alyssa B., the family of Anita B. and Malissa T., Arnold, friends and family of Billy S., Bruce H., Colleen K., Pastor Craig and family, Elwin B., Greg, Ilse L., Judy M., Kai K. and his family, Karen and Richard E., Kathy M., Kathy S., Kawai S., Keahi, Kendra K., Lori W., Michael, Patricia, Pomai S., Resi, Sidney M., William
