HeartBeat—October 2022

From Pastor Jeff

While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.–Mathew 17:5–8

The transfiguration story is a familiar and sometimes off-putting story for many of us. Jesus calls some of disciples to go to a high place where he experiences a metamorphosis of sorts. His face and clothes suddenly shine brightly, and the disciples see him speaking to Moses and Elijah. The disciples throw themselves to the ground in an ecclesiastical “duck and cover” drill. Afraid, disoriented, and shaken by the amazing sight they just witnessed, Jesus’ disciples might have been surprised by his curt and seemingly urgent response, “Get up and do not be afraid.” Jesus seems to have no patience for their fear and seems to expect them to simply get over it and get on with it. But perhaps fear didn’t leave them. A short paragraph later, a man brings his epileptic son to Jesus for healing. He reports that when he brought the boy to Jesus’ disciples “they could do nothing.” Are the disciples still shaken by the majesty of what they saw on the mountain or cowed by their own comparative insignificance. We don’t really know. Jesus says “Get up and don’t be afraid!” But do they; could we?

A wise friend once told me, “Sometimes when you fall down, just sit for a while. You might be surprised what you will learn.” I tend to be the jump-up-right-away-look-and-see-if-anybody-is-laughing type of person. Tending to my hurts and wounds, or even assessing possible damage, used to seem like a waste of time. “Just get up” was my advice to myself. But as I have watched the pain and suffering of the world, of the environment, and of people of faith these past few years, I am beginning to see things a bit differently. Sometimes we just need to stay down, sit with our hurt for a while, and find our way back to our feet at a healthy pace. Our rush to “get on with it” may not serve body or soul very well.

Western culture, and particularly U.S. culture, demands immediate solutions already manufactured for every problem. Every disease is promised a pill, every sadness a solution, every shortcoming an easy fix. We have Botox™ to fill our wrinkles and online dating to mend our broken hearts. But generational hurts like racism and climate change are poor candidates for quick-fix solutions. What we really need is someone who will join us on the ground while we sit with our pain, listen to our story, and remind us again and again that we are loved. We don’t always have to rush to a standing posture that pretends the hurt is not real, or lasting, or overwhelming—sometimes it is. But we do not have be alone in our suffering, our anxiety, or our pain; we can share it.

We gather as a church in part because we know that Christ has chosen to sit with us, abide with us in our humanness. One of the biblical Greek words for abiding means literally “to pitch tent.” In Jesus, God has pitched tent with us in every way. But Christ also calls us to sit with one another, care for one another, and share one another’s burdens. We may not have ready-manufactured solutions, but we have each other. We may not know all the answers, but we are able to help each other ask better questions. We may not have instant solutions for climate change, racism, or world hunger, but we are bound to each other and to the world in such way that we will commit our very lives to transformative justice and hope.

When we have sat long enough in the company of the beloved, we finally begin to see that we too are beloved, and we are able to put our fears aside and begin the healing of an epileptic boy, or a broken world, or a hopeless nation. Perhaps the words of Jesus in the transfiguration story are less strident than I imagine. “Get up,” Jesus says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you always to the end of your days.” And we can get up, and we must, for we are beloved of Christ, and we live in a grace that transforms us even now. That is the beauty of being God’s community nested in God’s world. We are not left alone in in our pain or in our joy, we join together with all creation in the great ministry of life.

Blessings,
Pastor Jeff

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

Given the persistence of covid in our community, the LCH office and church campus are generally closed to in-person meetings and gatherings as we continue to practice mutual care. 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.

Grateful Stewards of God’s Love

For the last two years, 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. As our stewardship year comes to a close, those of us on the LCH stewardship team turn our focus to Gratitude.

Far too often, reflecting on gratitude is reduced to a single time of year—Thanksgiving in the US. But as citizens of the world, we understand reflections of gratitude are observed throughout the calendar year, and as we grow spiritually, we realize that we do better when gratitude is approached as a practice, preferably something daily and habitual. Personally, I’m fond of saying “the attitude is gratitude.”

But gratitude is not just an attitude. It’s the foundation that supports everything we experience. It keeps us centered, grounded, focused, humble, and thankful. It lets us acknowledge the works and gifts of others, as well as thank the Creator for the abundance, which is life itself.

For myself, I’m deeply grateful for this LCH ‘ohana for a multitude of reasons. The ways intentions are harnessed and efforts come to fruition in meaningful, sensitive, artistic, and mindful ways, and they are reflected in the various programs our church offers.

LCH embodies a can-do attitude and managed to remain in the light, during sustained and, yes, unprecedented times. For more than two and a half years into a global pandemic (that has shifted, morphed, and forever changed every person who’s been on this journey) our congregation never threw in the towel or gave up. Instead, we found new, dynamic, and inclusive ways to bring the Word, music, and the sense of community to all, locally and abroad.

I’m grateful for the unshakable foundation of faith married with the spirit of service that’s present. Shifting to a digital format to ensured people enriched their faith practices, LCH provided learning opportunities to those able to help in this process. We continue to hold weekly Bible studies, the monthly writers’ workshop, the Mary Magdalene society meetings, as well as producing diverse streamed/hybrid musical concerts, and we still prepare food for the houseless at IHS.

I know firsthand that people give because they feel supported! To be a part of LCH, to share the journey, and build our faith, is something I will always be grateful for!

But that’s enough from me. Over the past few weeks, members of the team asked various members of our congregation what they’re grateful for. This small sampling is by no means a complete list. It is a wonderful snapshot of people’s experiences and of what sparks gratitude.

• Cathy B—At the end of last year, I said “yes” when Pr. Phyllis asked if I’d be willing to serve on the Council and “yes” when Steve Miller asked me to serve on the Finance Committee. One meeting in, I was kicking myself: “you’re an introvert, you’re not an accountant or business/finance person, what were you thinking!” Looking back, however, I am truly thankful that I took the plunge. What a blessing to be able to grow, to work with people I already knew and others new to me, and to see for myself all that Pr. Jeff, Pr. Bree, Brenda, and so many others in our midst do to enable God’s work in our congregation and beyond.
• Stan B is grateful for Cathy.
• Mary F states “I am grateful for all my families—church family, work family, biological family, and chosen family. In a time of societal and social turmoil, I am grateful for those family environments where I can love, celebrate, mourn, and question. In the coming year, I want to make sure I share my gratitude with each of my families.”
• Jerome expressed gratitude for the online services, which got better over time.
• Roy Helms is grateful that after a long process and search for a music director we now have a new music director. He also spoke of the new people brought in by live-streamed services.
• JP—“I’ve had a lot of medical issues this past year, but through all of my problems, Kathryn has been by my side, helping me. I’m very grateful for her!”
• Linda Muller—“I am living a ‘five loaves and two fish’ life. When the 2-year project that brought me to Hawai‘i ended I was to return “home.” Yet 3 years later I am still here living the aloha! I trust (not an easy attribute for me) in the Lord to manage this miracle for me daily. He encourages various relationships and situations for growth, sometimes gently, sometimes not. I’ve rediscovered skills and joys I let go rusty like making candy sleighs or pūpū. Embracing others in a variety of ways—attending concerts, food donations, sending cards, using photos, sitting together, noticing others and just showing up—is the hug and love that holds us even closer to God and His people.”
• Sammie is thankful for a new school.
• And her mom, Steph, is grateful for her and everyone’s ability to adapt to constant change, while being strengthened by things that remained stable or constant.
• Susan is grateful for connections.
• Cindy S is grateful for LCH offering her opportunities to ease back into society after so many months of not socializing with anyone. Whether by IHS sandwich making, Bible study, concerts, Compline, Sunday church, and much more!
• Paula Wheeler—“I am most grateful for water. How wonderful and essential it is to have clean water to drink, cook with, bathe, wash, swim in, and to water my plants. Water is a necessity but also a luxury that I enjoy every day. Thank God for surrounding us with water.”
• Nan W expresses gratitude for the support she’s felt from the community as she cares for Chuck. She’s also glad to return to in-person worship.

As our second 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.

Willow Chang for Your Stewardship Team
Pam Buckley, Willow Chang, Walter Cummings, Phyllis Hörmann, Cindy Scheinert, Barbara Poole-Street, Bill Potter

Mahalo for Give Aloha Donations

LCH Org Code: 78224

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.

Note: If you want your contribution listed on your giving statement, please put your receipt (clearly noting your name) in the offering plate or leave it in the office. Although, for tax purposes, your contribution is listed as “Foodland” or “Sack ’n’ Save,” we are happy to include it on your giving statement and consider it as giving towards your annual pledge. We can direct it someplace other than the general fund if you make that designation.

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.

Confirmation is Starting!

Is your youth in 6th grade or higher and has not yet had confirmation instruction? You are invited to an informational meeting following worship on Sunday, October 2, in the Rainbow Room (at the top of the ramp from the courtyard.) Confirmation is a voluntary two-year program for young people entering 6th grade through high school. The intent of the program is to help young people connect more deeply with their faith and with each other.

Please contact Pastor Jeff at pr.jeff@LCHwelcome.org for more information.

Pet Blessing Service in Celebration of the Feast of St. Francis

Sunday, October 2, at 10:00 am

Join us Sunday, October 2, for a special worship service to bless any of your furry friends and to remember dear pets who have died. Bring your pet or a photo or memento of your pet to church. For those worshipping online, email a photo of your pet, along with the name of your pet, to pr.bree@LCHwelcome.org. The service will be held in commemoration of Francis of Assisi, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of animals and ecology. This Sunday worship service will include a “pet-free zone” near the choir for those who have allergies or who appreciate space from animals. We will have water dishes in the courtyard. Join the fun and probably a bit of chaos!

Godly Play Sunday School Is Back!

Since LCH services are now hybrid, we are presenting a hybrid in-person/online version of Godly Play.

The in-person part will take place in Isenberg Hall at 9:00 am and will follow the same guidelines as LCH in-person worship. Each Saturday the link for the online meeting will be sent to all who need to join from their home. The online meeting will be shorter, just covering the story. Contact the LCH office if you wish to be added to the invitation list.

This class is geared for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. All are welcome!

Below is the schedule of Godly Play stories for October:

• 10/2—Francis of Assisi object box
• 10/9—The Story of Joseph
• 10/16—The Story of Moses
• 10/23—The 10 Best Ways
• 10/30—Martin Luther object box

Adult Forum

Sundays at 9:00 am • In-person in the Boardroom or Via Zoom Meeting

Adult Forum will continue its review and discussion about how religion intersects with law for the next four weeks. The First Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and state supreme court decisions will be the focus of our attention. Please make plans to attend at 9:00 am on Sundays in the LCH Boardroom, or please join us via Zoom.

We also send a big thank you to Carol Langner for her six wonderful six presentations tying together her Lenten bulletin boards, scripture, poetry, and art.

All are welcome to join the Adult Forum on Sunday mornings, either via Zoom Meeting or in-person in the Boardroom. If you are coming for worship, just head to the Boardroom at 9:00 and join the others who are there. You do not need to bring your own computer. If you are participating via Zoom, download the free Zoom app, click on the Zoom link sent to you, and enable your microphone and video capabilities. If you are not already on the list for the Adult Forum, please contact Stan Baptista at stan.baptista@gmail.com to receive an invitation to join the next Zoom Adult Forum discussion.

Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Jeff

Sunday, October 2, 11:30 am • Via Zoom Meeting

Beginning October 2, the Virtual Coffee Hour will only be held at 11:30 am on the first Sunday of each month instead of weekly. Hope you can join us!

You are invited to join with your LCH ‘ohana on the first 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.

Compline

Sundays, October 2 and 16, at 7:30 pm • In-person and Via Livestream Broadcast

We warmly invite all people in all places of faith and life to Compline. Offered on the first and third Sundays of each 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.

For those not attending in person, Compline will be livestreamed on our Worship Services page and the LCH Facebook page.

First Monday: Frightful Fête!

Monday, October 3, 7:00 pm • In-person and Via Livestream Broadcast

Please join us for our Frightful Fête!, an evening full of fun and scary songs and stories! Our October First Mondays concert will feature musical theater, opera, art song, and solo piano works that spans the centuries, from 17th century composer Henry Purcell to current Broadway composer Andrew Lippa. This concert will be performed by two of LCH’s own choir section leaders, as well as our wonderful colleagues from Hawai‘i Opera Theater and BYUH Hawai‘i: Catherine Morris, soprano, Melissa Walker Glenn, mezzo-soprano, Brian Minnick, tenor, Robert Feng, bass, and Jennifer Duerden, piano. Come hear some Beetlejuice and Grunchin’ Witch!

First Monday Concerts are free, with a suggested donation $20. As a courtesy to others, please wear a face mask inside the church. For those not attending in person, the concert will be livestreamed on our Worship Services page and the LCH Facebook page.

Leadership Roundtable

Tuesday, October 4, 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 • Boardroom/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 6, 13, 20, and 27, 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!

LCH OFFICE CLOSED

Monday, October 10, in observance of Discoverers’ Day

Gay Pride Parade

Saturday, October 15, at 9:30 am • Meet at Magic Island

LCH will participate in the Honolulu Gay Pride March on Saturday, 15 October. We will have at least one car, Jean Lilley and her VW convertible, in case anyone wishes to participate but cannot walk the distance. The route of the parade is from Magic Island (in Ala Moana Park) to Kapi‘olani Park via Kalākaua Ave.

We are hoping that many from the congregational members will join us in the walk. Please email jasfcartw@gmail.com to let us know you plan to participate. We would especially like to know if you wish to ride in a car rather than walk the distance, so we can plan ahead for additional vehicles if necessary.

Please wear or bring along with you a long sleeve shirt, a hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and socks. If you have dietary restrictions, please bring your own snack food you can safely eat. We will have bottles of water and energy bars.

Mary Magdalene Society Potluck and Game Night

Saturday, October 15, at 6:00 pm • Hörmann Courtyard

Mary Magdalene Society will meet in-person for our potluck and game night in the LCH courtyard on October 15. We invite LGBTQI members and friends of LCH to prepare their favorite potluck dish, bring a game to play, and join in the festivities. As part of our commitment to mutual care, participants should RSVP in advance, be fully-vaccinated, wear quality masks at all times except where individuals are actively eating and drinking, and maintain physical distancing.

An email will be sent around October 9 to those who are already on the Mary Magdalene mailing list, detailing the RSVP procedure. If you don’t receive your invitation, have questions, or want to be added to the mailing list, please contact Bill Potter, group facilitator, at bill.potter808@gmail.com.

LCH Women’s Book Club

Monday, October 17, at 10:00 am • In-Person at the Murashige’s Home

LCH Women’s Book Club will meet on Monday, October 17, at the Murashige’s home. We will also be on Zoom for those who prefer to maintain distance. Kathryn will be discussing the book How We Die by Sherwin B. Nuland, and Linda will discuss Passages by Connie Wills. An additional book is yet to be announced. Since these will be in the book report format, you are welcome to enjoy the discussion before you commit to reading the book if you choose.

If you are not already on the Book Club list, please contact Juditha Murashige at jcmurashige@earthlink.net to receive an invitation to join them. All are welcome.

Writers’ Workshop

Tuesday, October 18, at 4:30 PM • Via Zoom Meeting

Writers’ Workshop will continue to meet via Zoom meeting. All are welcome! If you would like to participate, please contact Peter Flachsbart at pflachsbart@gmail.com for information on how to connect remotely.

IHS Brown Bag Meal Prep

LCH continues our commitment to IHS to assist with feeding the homeless during these difficult times. Although covid restrictions in the community have relaxed, we continue to practice the requirements of social distancing, masks, sanitizing, etc. in this ministry. 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.

Seeking Volunteers and Donations for ONE POT, ONE HOPE

Saturday, October 29, at 9:00 am • Maluhia Lutheran Church in Wai‘anae

The One Pot, One Hope ministry, a Hukilau project, continues each month at Maluhia Lutheran Church in Wai‘anae, restarted on March 26. Please consider participating by joining the volunteers, at the next meet-up on Saturday, May 28, at 9:00 am. You can also contribute by donating 5-lb. cans of chili, cartons of granola bars, or large jars of peanut butter or jelly; or you can support this outreach with funds either by check or via the LCH Donate page. (Be sure to designate donation for One Pot, One Hope.) Food items may be dropped off during coffee hour on Sundays or left at the office during open hours. Contact pr.bree@LCHwelcome.org with any questions. Mahalo for assisting with this mission to provide meals to our neighbors.

LutherFest!

Saturday, October 29, 5:30 pm • Hörmann Courtyard

Come celebrate our Lutheran heritage at our annual LutherFest, where we eat, drink, laugh, and have fun in the Hörmann Courtyard. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm with light pūpū and non-alcoholic punch provided. Beer and wine are available for a donation.

More details will be forthcoming in future Sunday announcements. Danke sehr and hope to see you there!

All Saints’ Sunday

Sunday, November 6

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 fill out a Saints Remembrance form at church or 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.

Food for Thought

There will be no Food for Thought gathering in October. There will however, be a hybrid in-person and virtual Food for Thought in early November. The date is still to be determined and will be announced in the November HeartBeat.

Third Quarter Giving Statements

Giving statements for the third quarter will be distributed via email during the week of October 3. 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.

If you have given $25 or more and do not receive a statement by October 9, 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

Regular Offerings

If you are not attending church 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

Did you know you can donate to Lutheran Church of Honolulu while shopping without spending any extra money? Shop at smile.amazon.com and increase donations to Lutheran Church of Honolulu! Any Amazon purchase can be made through LCH’s unique charity-link, which will take you directly to smile.amazon.com in support of LCH. Just type this URL in your browser and start shopping: smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0079975.

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.

Electronic Funds Transfers for August

Offering Fund	Amount	Offering Fund	Amount
Offering	$8,702	Family Promise	$70
Music Fund	$285	Capital Improvements	$55
Concert Fund	$90	One Pot, One Hope	$20

Attendance and Offerings for September

Date	Worship Service	Attendance	Offering Fund	Amount
September 4	Hybrid Worship	58 + 94 views	Offerings	$11,571
	Hybrid Compline	28 + 62 views	Concert Fund	$340
			Family Promise	$900
September 11	Hybrid Worship	56 + 90 views	Social Ministries/IHS	$50
September 18	Hybrid Worship	56 + 900 views	Offering	$3,605
	Hybrid Compline	18 + 60 views	Concert Fund	$305
			Social Ministries/IHS	$120
September 25	Hybrid Worship	60 + 95 views	Family Promise	$100
			Wounded Warriors	$100
			Capital Improvements	$100
			Music Fund	$500
			Domestic Relief	$30
			Angel Network	$20

HeartBeat Deadline

Tuesday, October 18, 9:00 am

Angela N., Aubrey A., friends and family of Billy S., Chuck H. and Nan W., Colleen K., Dan, Diane B., Harold W., Ilse L., Jenny P., friends and family of John David S., Judy M., Karen and Kerstin, Karen and Richard E., Kathy M., Kendra K., Kim B., Lissa G., Lori W., Mel S., Michael, Miriam S., Patricia, Resi, Samantha C., Steve, Sweetie K., Tom P., Tom R., and William

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.

October Birthdays

10/03	Mary Jo Estes
10/05	Akiyo Takamune
10/07	Lois Watanabe
10/09	Dorothy (Dot) Hutchins
10/10	Paul Benco
10/14	Stephen Miller
10/17	Karen Roberts-Ogawa
10/19	Sophia S.
10/19	Mahina Katherine Williams
10/24	Katherine Crosier
10/25	Lynn Juvinall
10/26	Raphael S.
10/28	Randy Castello
10/28	Jan Flachsbart

Calendar: October 2022

Day	Date	Event and Time
Sunday	October 2	Feast of St. Francis 9:00 am, Godly Play, Isenberg Hall/Zoom Meeting 9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service and Pet Blessing 11:30 am, Virtual Coffee Talk Zoom Meeting 7:30 pm, In-person/Streaming Compline Service
Monday	October 3	7:00 pm, First Monday Concert, In-person/Streaming
Tuesday	October 4	6:30 pm, Leadership Roundtable Zoom Meeting
Thursday	October 6	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Sunday	October 9	9:00 am, Godly Play, Isenberg Hall/Zoom Meeting 9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service
Monday	October 10	LCH Office Closed, Discoverers’ Day 6:30 pm, Worship and Music Zoom Meeting
Thursday	October 13	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Saturday	October 15	9:30 am, Gay Pride Parade, Ala Moana Park 6:00 pm, Mary Magdalene Potluck and Game Night
Sunday	October 16	9:00 am, Godly Play, Isenberg Hall/Zoom Meeting 9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service 7:30 pm, In-person/Streaming Compline Service
Monday	October 17	10:00 am, Women’s Book Club at the Murashige’s Home
Tuesday	October 18	HeartBeat Submissions Deadline 4:30 pm, Writers’ Workshop Zoom Meeting
Thursday	October 20	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting noon, IHS Brown Bag Meal Prep (closed group) 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Sunday	October 23	9:00 am, Godly Play, Isenberg Hall/Zoom Meeting 9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service
Monday	October 24	noon, Finance Committee Zoom Meeting
Tuesday	October 25	6:00 pm, Executive Council Zoom Meeting 6:30 pm, LCH Council Zoom Meeting
Thursday	October 27	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Saturday	October 29	9:00 am, One Pot, One Hope, Maluhia Lutheran Church 5:30 pm, LutherFest, Hörmann Courtyard
Sunday	October 30	Reformation Sunday 9:00 am, Godly Play, Isenberg Hall/Zoom Meeting 9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service