Join Us For Holy Week Worship
Join us as we commemorate the Passion of Jesus Christ – from his arrival in Jerusalem to his crucifixion and resurrection.
Palm Sunday Worship: Sunday, April 13 - 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
This marks Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday): Thursday, April 17 - 7:00 p.m.
This commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples and his arrest at the Garden of Gethsemane.
Good Friday: Friday, April 18 - 7:00 p.m.
This commemorates Jesus' suffering and death on the cross for us and for our salvation.
Resurrection Sunday: Sunday, April 20 - 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
This celebrates Jesus' resurrection and his triumph of life over death.
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St. Patrick's Journey
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated later this month on March 17. Patrick was born in Britain perhaps around AD 386 to a pious and well-known Roman Catholic family. His father was a deacon in the church, and his grandfather a member of the clergy. Even so, Patrick was not raised with a particularly strong emphasis on religion or education. When he was sixteen, Patrick was captured by Irish pirates and sold into slavery to tend sheep. Patrick was in bondage, owned by a druid high priest. During his slavery, Patrick cried to the Lord in prayer and became more convicted of his Christian faith. Patrick escaped Ireland and soon became a free man. In response to his “redemption,” Patrick was ordained a bishop and returned to Ireland to shepherd a small community of Christians and spread the Gospel to unbelievers. After some resistance, Patrick was preaching regularly and performing many Baptisms, bringing many to faith.
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The Lenten Season 2025
While certain things have changed over the years, observing Lent as a time of contemplation, repentance, prayer, almsgiving, and faith has not. Plan now to join us this Lenten season from the Day of Ashes to the Empty Tomb!!
Our Mid-Week Worship Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday and Weekly Throughout Lent
Lent is a season of reflection and repentance as we slow down to consider why Jesus went to the cross. Our sins, our shortcomings and our failures are ever before us. Ash Wednesday, perhaps more than any other day in the season of Lent, brings us low, reminding us of God’s words to Adam after the fall: “You are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19). But this word of Law is not God’s last word; He also offers a promise of salvation if we would but turn back to Him. We hear it echoing in the words of the prophet Joel: “‘Yet even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to Me with all your heart.’ . . . For He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and He relents over disaster” (Joel 2:12–13). Even though the Law brings us low, we hear this invitation and promise, a call to return.
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Mardi Gras Dinner Fundraiser 2025
You can enjoy a taste of New Orleans at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2, when the Pacific Hills youth (and their parents) put on a Mardi Gras fundraising dinner. We’ll have jambalaya (a tomato-based rice dish with chicken, sausage and shrimp), fried okra, cornbread, lettuce salad and king cake. The suggested donation is $20 per person 12 and older. Proceeds will go toward the July youth trip to the Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Please indicate your interest to attend the dinner on the sign-up sheet in the narthex, by calling the church office at 402-391-9625 Thanks for supporting our youth!
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Music of the Epiphany Season
During Epiphany, the music chosen for worship not only reflects the theological themes of the season but also fosters a sense of spiritual journey within the congregation. Organ preludes and postludes based on Epiphany hymn tunes, such as “Wie schön leuchtet” (“How Brightly Shines the Morning Star”), can set a reflective and expectant tone for worship. Choirs have the opportunity to enhance the season’s message through anthems that emphasize light and mission, drawing from Scripture passages such as Isaiah 60 and Matthew 2. These musical selections create a worship environment that encourages contemplation on Christ’s revelation and respond with faith and action.
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Christmas Carols in the Sanctuary and the World
In the modern Lutheran Church, classic Christmas carols play a vital role in worship and celebration during the Advent and Christmas seasons. These carols, rich in theological depth and historical significance, are woven into the fabric of church services, often featured prominently in Lessons and Carols services, Christmas Eve vigils, and Christmas Day worship. Hymns like "Silent Night," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" reflect the joy and reverence of the season, proclaiming the message of Christ's incarnation. Their familiar melodies and scriptural themes invite congregations to participate fully in worship, fostering a sense of unity and shared faith. These carols also serve as a catechetical tool, teaching the truths of the nativity and the Gospel in a way that resonates deeply with worshipers of all ages.
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Warm Woolies
December is Warm Woolies month! We are be collecting socks, hats, scarves, or gloves for homeless men, women and children in the Omaha area. You can drop them off at our usual table in the narthex throughout the month of December. Monetary offerings designated for the Good Samaritan Fund (yellow Special Offering envelopes) during December will be used toward our warm woolie effort. The need is great. So this year when you're out shopping or ordering online, think about picking up a warm woolie gift! The Mission and Social Ministry Board appreciates your generosity!
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His Name Shall Be Called
During the season of Advent, we prepare to celebrate the birth of God’s Son, who was given the name Jesus — a Hebrew name that means “God saves.” In addition to His earthly name, Holy Scripture calls Jesus by various titles which describe somethingabout His person or work. In this year’s MID-WEEK ADVENT SERIES we are going to examine four titles given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6. Those titles are “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Everlasting Father,” and “Prince of Peace.” We will learn how each of these titles describes something about who Jesus is and what He did for our salvation.
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Music Insights for Christ the King and Thanksgiving
Christ the King Sunday, the culmination of the liturgical year, emphasizes Christ's sovereignty over all creation. Music for this day often exudes a regal and triumphant tone, celebrating Jesus as King of Kings. Hymns like "Crown Him with Many Crowns" and "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" are quintessential, with their majestic melodies and theological depth. Anthems or choral arrangements that highlight Christ's reign and eternal kingdom can elevate the worship experience, inviting congregations to reflect on the cosmic scope of Christ’s authority and His eternal reign.
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Fall Clean Up Day 2024
Can you spare a couple of hours to help spruce up the church? Join us on October 12 from 9 a.m. to noon for a fall clean-up day at PHLC! Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. There are jobs for all ages and abilities, both inside & outside! There’s much to be done around the church and many hands make for light work. We will see everyone there!
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The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
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hen the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
- Acts 2:1-4
Pacific Hills Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS). This is an international church consisting of over 6,000 congregations in the U.S. and missionaries in over 50 foreign countries.