This past week a former campus ministry student and his wife were Blessed with the birth of their first child, a little girl. Tragically, she passed away three days later. In the midst of their grief they posted the following on Facebook:

“She died peacefully in her sleep (SIDS). She was called home early and God could not wait to hold her in his arms again. The celebration service is tentatively scheduled for this Saturday. Our hearts are broken but our spirits are at peace. Thanks to everyone for your love, support, and encouragement.”

(“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14)

I am humbled by their public profession of faith, in the midst of this personal tragedy. These young heroes of the faith should be shining examples to all of us about how faith in Jesus Christ, and the sure and certain knowledge of the Resurrection helps us handle anything that this broken world can throw at us.

(“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38,39)

Please pray for them as they lay their little girl to rest this weekend, and honor her memory by remembering the example of the faith of her parents every day. Blessings.

Don L. Bader, Living H2O” Lutheran Campus MinistryCoordinator

NOTE: Sunday, August 21, 5pm Burger Fry and 7pm Jazz Concert featuring Matt Wallace Quartet in Pacific Hills Church Courtyard. Matt Wallace, is a Westside native, is a world travelled saxophone player who came back to Omaha several year ago after touring for over a decade with the great Maynard Ferguson.

Church Events Sunday 8:00am Eucharist 9:15am Education Hour 10:30am Eucharist 11:30am CYF Board 5:00pm Burger Fry 7:00pm Courtyard Jazz Tuesday 8:00am Staff Meeting 9:00am Tai Chi 9:30am Alanon 7:00pm Confirmation Class Mtg. Wednesday 8:30am Foster Care 9:30am Eucharist 10:00am Fellowship 8:00pm Campus Ministry Thursday 4:00pm Preschool Open House 6:30pm Tai Chi 7:00pm Gamblers Friday 4:00pm Preschool Open House 4:30pm Wedding Rehearsal Rehearsal Dinner 7:30pm Omaha Philatelic Society Saturday 3:00pm Crystal Reyelts/Yve Gao Marriage Sunday 8:00am Eucharist 9:15 am Choir Rehearsal 9:15am Education Hour 10:30am Eucharist 11:30am Outreach Board

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF PACIFIC HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH August 20, 2016 VOLUME 1 NUMBER 22

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Paul and Kristen Karl in honor of Patrick and Ryan’s birthday.

Tai Chi Update—No class August 9

UPDATED CONFIRMATION MINISTRY MEMO: Parents of confirmation age youth in fifth through ninth grade and their eligible youth are encouraged to attend an information meeting on Tuesday evening, August 23, at 7pm, in Acker Hall. The first Confirmation Classes will be held at a day that is agreeable to the families in attendance at the orientation meeting. In an effort to start the discussion, I am proposing a Wednesday evening schedule from 6pm to 7:15pm. If agreeable, the fall trimester and first class would begin on Wednesday, September 14, at 6pm.

Blessings,

Pastor Drebes

Courtyard Jazz

CYF Board: • We are in need of two teachers for the upcoming

Sunday School year. Please consider teaching part-time or full-time. We can always use substitute teachers. Call Sandra Glissmann with questions at 402-571-8407.

• Fall Sunday School starts September 11. We will begin education hour with a breakfast at 9:15am. Come meet your teacher and have a short class. We need volunteers to help with the breakfast. Call Sandra Glissmann with questions at 402-571-8407.

Mission and Social Ministry Board News HELP FILL THE BIN WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACK FOOD! School will be starting soon and many children need supplies. Pencils, pens, spiral notebooks, wide ruled paper packages, crayons ( 24 pack), student scissors, folders, erasers, box of Kleenex, and back packs are needed. The backpack food program provides nutritional foods that children can eat when there is not enough food in the home during the weekend. Items include granola bars, protein bars, pudding cups, cups of soup or macaroni, juice boxes, fruit bars. Please bring items and place them in the marked bin in the narthex during the month of August. Anniversary Al & Sue Erickson 8/21 Jim & Deb Mueller 8/27 Birthdays Joshua Bader 8/21 Nyathon Peter Thuok 8/22 Christina Reyelts 8/21 Rita Klingman 8/24 Owen Shubart 8/21 Frank Bladt 8/26 Parker Shubart 8/21 Abranda Dawson 8/27 Les Demmel 8/22 Events of Other Congregations and Agencies

Donations Needed The Peace International Friendship Center’s staff has identified refugee families with specific needs for items that can be donated to the center, including: vacuum cleaner, iron, bed/bedding, kitchen chairs, living room furniture, lamps, cooking utensils, and toiletry items. Bring any donated items to the center at 44th & Grover, and Pastors Eddie Mekasha, Peter Gatkuoth, and Emad Tawadrous will get them to the people in need. The building’s new land line is 402-916-4989. Thank you!

Concordia High School Athletics Dept. is seeking a head varsity girls basketball coach. Previous high school or college coaching experience is required. Qualified candidates will also be active members of a Christian congregation and have a desire to lead, instruct and mentor student athletes in a Christian manner. Interested individuals can send their cover letter and resume to Ben Ersland, Activities Director, at ben.ersland@concordiaomaha.org. A complete background check will be part of the application process. Deadline for applications is September 1.

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Carol Lacz in honor of Jim and Debbie Mueller’s 33rd wedding anniversary on August 27.

Please take a look at the new landscaping added along the sidewalk by the south side of the church. Volunteers are needed for the second reading at 10:30am worship service. Please contact Kevin Warneke if you are willing to add your name to the list of volunteers. Kevin will provide you with all the details. Contact Kevin at (402) 612-9151. Our former pastor, Rev. Dr. Bill Moorhead, will be installed as the new pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (5020 Grand Ave.) on August 28, at 3pm by Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld, former Nebraska District President. The congregation is invited to attend. There will be a light dinner in the school gym after the worship service. Please bring a non-perishable item for Project Hope.

If you have Family Military members you would like us to pray for, please call the church office. UPDATED CONFIRMATION MINISTRY MEMO: Parents of confirmation age youth in fifth through ninth grade and their eligible youth are encouraged to attend an information meeting on Tuesday evening, August 23, at 7pm, in Acker Hall. The tentative plan is to begin first class on Wednesday, September 14, at 6pm to 7:15pm.

Lamb of God Preschool will be starting the 2016-17 school year on September 6! We will be giving each child a Bible and a preschool t-shirt at the beginning of the year—to spread the word about our preschool and to share God’s Word with families. Each day children come to preschool they learn new things about the world around them and hear how much Jesus loves them. As we head back to school we ask that you remember Lamb of God Preschool in your prayers and in your envelope offering contributions. We greatly appreciate your support!

Mark your calendars. Saturday, October 15, 9am to 2pm. Mission U Equipping to Share Everyday Evangelism. Become equipped through this one-day event to overcome fear and to effectively share your faith within three relation- ship models: brief encounters, close relationships, and in times of crisis. Lunch provided. Free will offering to cover lunch and expenses.

If you need to receive gluten free communion wafers or alcohol removed wine, contact pastor, an elder, or an usher, for Sunday and Wednesday communion (and visitation to shut-ins).

Readings for Sunday, August 28: Proverbs 25:2-10; Psalm 31; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14

PRAYER LIST August 20, 2016

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

PHLC Members:

Marge Anderson, Marilyn Walker, Geraldine Rueter, Grady Chastain, Chris Stastny, Donna Lee, Raeann Zorko, Paul Gladman, Christopher Kiihne, Harriet Moore, Leon Rottmann, Leon Siedlyk, JoAn Werblow, Frank Bladt, Rita Klingman, John Klingman, James Koun, Bob Loeck, Duane Fieck, Larry Webster, Carolyn Vierck, Bryan Drebes, Jim Mueller, Carol Muenster, Sara Young, Carol Lacz

In Assisted Living Facilities:

Marge Anderson, Charlotte Berkland, Mary Lou Chastain, Dorothy Ebener, Lois Eggers, Mike Lessmann, Norma Payne, Alfred Simonsen, Stanley Dena Zak, Raeann Zorko, Bob Bailey, Ruth Baumgartner, Jan Bouc, Helene Stigge

Friends and Relatives:

Gavin Webster (grandson of Larry and Judy Webster)

Annette Powell (niece of Marge Anderson)

Elizabeth Grindle (mother of Dennis Grindle)

Jo Anna Perkins (friend of Dennis Grindle)

Ericka Lewis (neighbor of Barbara Fremder)

Gavin (neighbor of Barbara Fremder)

Corrine Ritterbush

Colin Mathew Shea

Bernie Geier (father of a friend of Rosanne Glock)

Madison Thomas (granddaughter of John and Sara Thomas)

Jim Pape (father of Debbie Fraser)

Elizabeth Ryan

Helen Small (grandmother of Kristen Karl)

Kenneth Koch (brother of Carol Lacz)

Dagen Korynta and Family (friends of Sarah Stirn)

Johnathan Osborn

Jeanette Johnsen Larson (cousin of Nan Johnson)

Tom Johnson (brother of Marilyn Haman)

Alma Meseke (aunt of Barbara Fremder)

Vera Krengel (mother of Barbara Fremder)

Dr. Don and Marilyn Locke (friends of the church)

Sandy Botrell (cousin of Barbara Fremder)

Jon Pearson (son of Vernon and Elaine Pearson)

Bob Nelson (son of Barb and Lew Nelson)

Charlotte Thompson (sister of Leon Siedlyk)

Patty Dyer (niece of Leon Siedlyk)

Rebecca Wilshusen (sister of Jon Wilshusen)

Kuany Gatbel Loang (Nephew of James Gatluak)

Sean Palmerton (grandson of Leroy and Nancy Stuckenschmidt)

Carol Copple (sister-in-law of Doris Anderson)

Ann Schroeder (friend of Helen Glanzer and Kae Stille)

Aspen Seeman Family (friend of Carla Horton)

Mark Wohlers (son of Roger and Mary Wohlers)

Erika, Logan and Ellie

Nathan Kander in Military (nephew of Alice Osborn)

Philip Kander in Military (nephew of Alice Osborn) Special Intercessions:

Those who travel and those who protect us

All who lead us politically and ecclesiastically

Missions/Missionaries of the Church

Our Campus Ministry program

Our Lamb of God Preschool

All Lutheran Schools

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

Ministry of Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha

Concordia University, Seward

Mentally ill, their caregivers, and PHLC Care Ministries

The ill, hospitalized, dying, and grieving

Health and protection of all children, including the unborn

Unemployed/financial difficulties

End to terrorism and for justice and peace among all nations

The incarcerated

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

Unrest in the U.S. and the world

Victims of storms across the country