Rally Day Kickoff!

Rally Day Kickoff is Sunday, September 8

Rally Day at Pacific Hills signals to us that the summer has ended and the fall program is underway.

Sunday school classes will begin their new program on September 8.

All Sunday school teachers, and adult Bible Class facilitators, will be installed at the 10:30 am service and, as in the past, there will be a pot- luck breakfast between the services which the congregation is encouraged to attend. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex to sign-up to bring a potluck breakfast item to share, or you may send Sandra Glissmann an email and inform her what you would like to bring.

Details: Published: 31 August 2019 31 August 2019; Last Updated: 31 August 2019 31 August 2019; Hits: 1494 1494

A Visit with Rev. John Welge

Thank you Rev. John Welge for visiting us Sunday, August 18, 2019. Rev. John Welge spoke at both services about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Pastor Welge shared personal witness about Food For The Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another.

Pastor Welge was born and raised in Illinois and served as a LCMS pastor for almost 43 years. He graduated from Concordia Senior College in I968 with a BA in Music and later in 1972 earned an M.Div. degree from Concordia Seminary in Illinois. He is married to Susan with two married children. He has led and participated in many mission trips within Central America. Now that he is retired, he speaks on behalf of the poor through Food For The Poor.

Details: Published: 25 August 2019 25 August 2019; Last Updated: 25 August 2019 25 August 2019; Hits: 1315 1315

Legacy Lunch-And-Learn

Pacific Hills Lutheran Church Foundation will host a “Legacy” lunch-and-learn event on Sunday, October 20, 2019. This session and will present information on how to include the Foundation in your estate. The Foundation supports, among other things, Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha, and the people, ministries and missions you care about. Come and learn about the Foundation! Craig Stirtz from the LCMS Foundation will lead the session. The event will immediately follow the second service. Lunch will be provided. While your RSVP is not required, please consider signing up so there is a more accurate count for lunch. The sign-up sheet is posted in the narthex. For questions, contact Kevin Warneke at (402) 612-9151.

Details: Published: 23 August 2019 23 August 2019; Last Updated: 24 August 2019 24 August 2019; Hits: 1268 1268

Our Visit with Pastor JP Cima

Pacific Hills Lutheran Church thanks Pastor JP Cima for sharing with us his mission in Cambodia. We celebrated with an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 17th. PHLC has helped Pastor Cima and his family with Mission dollars, while they are serving in Southeast Asia, where they have been for 12 years. Pastor Cima travels throughout Cambodia to equip and empower the leaders of the Cambodia Lutheran Church with mentorship and formal theological education, that they might boldly announce and demonstrate the Gospel to the people of Cambodia. Pastor Cima's wife, Aimee, serves as the Mercy Manager for the Asia region. You can learn more about Pastor JP Cima's mission work at these websites

The LCMS Website
Mission Central
The LCMS article Sharing the Gospel in the Waters of Cambodia
The Cima Family Website

Details: Published: 15 August 2019 15 August 2019; Last Updated: 15 August 2019 15 August 2019; Hits: 1062 1062

Fruitful Summer

A small active of kindness can go a long way to make someone’s day. Those smiles belong to Pacific Hills Lutheran Church members who participated in some recent acts of kindness.

Smiles at the Laundromat

Members offered to pay for loads of washers and dryers at a local laundromat and were met with appreciation. Why did we do this? Because Jesus loves you and so do the members of Pacific Hills Lutheran Church.

Drinks for Travelers

Church members handed out refreshing water and Cokes for travelers on their way home from work. In all they handed out 115 bottles of Coke/Diet Coke and about 180 bottles of water Tuesday afternoon, August 13th, at the intersection in front of Pacific Hills Lutheran Church (90th & Pacific). Commuters appreciated the act of kindness.

In Galatians 5:22-23 Paul writes, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” One fruit that Paul mentions specifically is – kindness. There are many ways one can express kindness, but essentially kindness is love in action.

Details: Published: 14 August 2019 14 August 2019; Last Updated: 14 August 2019 14 August 2019; Hits: 1065 1065

July 2019 Courtyard Jazz

This past Sunday (07/14/2019) Pacific Hills Lutheran Church's courtyard was filled with the upbeat jazz of Robert Glaser & Urban Jazz. Pacific Hills and visitors were blessed with beautiful evening weather and good fellowship. Band members for this ensemble are:

Upright bass - Michael Frederickson
Guitar - Ron Cooley
Drums - Gayland Prince
Piano/ vocals - Robert Glaser
Percussion - Joey Gulizia

For more information about Robert Glaser & Urban Jazz please visit the Robert Glaser website or Facebook page.

Even Pacific Hill's own Paul Shultz (trombone) joined the band for the last two songs.

Pacific Hills Lutheran Church is happy to sponsor this venue for three concerts this year. For about the last 20 years Pacific Hills has sponsored three summer evening jazz concerts on our courtyard. This year we are continuing to do the same as the series has been a wonderful outreach event into our community. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please contact the PHLC office.

Details: Published: 21 July 2019 21 July 2019; Last Updated: 21 July 2019 21 July 2019; Hits: 1351 1351

The Intersection of Church and State

This week we celebrated our nation's independence and the birth of our nation's freedom. I hope that you had some time to relax and be with family and thank God for the men and women who have given their lives that we might breathe free. Last week in this article I spoke to you about a resource from Lutheran Hour Ministries entitled: “The Intersection of Church & State.”

To be sure in the United States the relationship between church and state is an energetic one. Voices and viewpoints line up across the spectrum. Some would argue there should be a "wall of separation" between the two. Others maintain co-existence is not only necessary and inevitable, but can lead to positive results. This Coming Sunday, July 7th, during Adult Bible Class (9:15am – Acker Hall – Earlier Time), we are going to take a look at “The Intersection of Church and State.” This DVD resource features former Lutheran Hour Speaker, Rev. Gregory Seltz.

Details: Published: 06 July 2019 06 July 2019; Last Updated: 19 July 2019 19 July 2019; Hits: 1165 1165

Food to the Community

Pacific Hills provided free lunches to the community on a steamy Saturday, June 29th. Volunteers cooked and served hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and cold water to anyone who stopped by. We enjoyed meeting neighbors, passers-by, and friends at this annual event.

Why did we do this? Because Jesus loves you and we do too!

Details: Published: 30 June 2019 30 June 2019; Last Updated: 30 June 2019 30 June 2019; Hits: 1161 1161

Celebrate the Birth of our Nation

Something to think about as we prepare to Celebrate the Birth of our Nation

In the United States the relationship between church and state is an energetic one. Voices and viewpoints line up across the spectrum. Some would argue there should be a "wall of separation" between the two. Others maintain co-existence is not only necessary and inevitable, but can lead to positive results. Next Sunday, July 7, during Adult Bible Class (9:15 AM – Acker Hall – Earlier Time), we are going to take a look at a DVD resource by former Lutheran Hour Speaker, Rev. Gregory Seltz and Lutheran Hour Ministries entitled: “Intersection of Church & State.”

Throughout this study, tough questions are raised that help the Christian understand the demanding balance between Church and State. Politics and religion often separate people in sharp and defining ways, dividing a country along shifting lines. Yet, no matter one's perspective, for the Christian his or her citizenship is an opportunity to serve in both the affairs of earthly government and the mission of the Christian Church on earth, always remembering; however, that the latter is most important and our number one priority.

Details: Published: 29 June 2019 29 June 2019; Last Updated: 19 July 2019 19 July 2019; Hits: 1198 1198

Thank You Rev Bill Steinbauer

Rev Bill Steinbauer from University Lutheran Chapel

We thank Rev. Bill Steinbauer for his visit to Pacific Hills Lutheran Church Sunday, June 23, 2019. Pastor Steinbauer shared information on the progress of improvements to University Lutheran Chapel in Lincoln, Nebraska. PHLC contributed $200,000 to the renovations to the University Lutheran Chapel. Located on the edge of UNL's campus, the chapel has a vital role connecting students to Jesus. This renovation will change the whole look and function of the chapel. Instead of a fortress, the street view will be friendly and inviting to those walking by, making it much easier for new students on Sunday morning.

Rev. Steinbauer's sermon from Sunday, June 23, 2019 can be heard from the link below:

Details: Published: 23 June 2019 23 June 2019; Last Updated: 19 July 2019 19 July 2019; Hits: 1411 1411

The Ascension of Jesus

hen they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” ⁷He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. ⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ⁹ After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. ¹⁰They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ¹¹ “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

- Acts 1:7-11

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