Choir at Pacific Hills
Music plays a vital role in the church, serving as a powerful tool for worship, community, and spiritual connection. Choirs, including vocal and bell choirs, enrich the worship experience, fostering unity among congregation members. Whether through hymns, choral anthems, or special musical performances, the act of making music together invites everyone to participate, regardless of musical ability.
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Rally Day 2024
Please mark September 8th on your calendar. September 8th is Rally Day Kickoff Sunday! 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 8th. Our youth confirmation classes will start up a few days later on September 11th.
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Offsite Worship & Lunch at Chalco Hills
Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 28 when we will worship offsite at Chalco Hills. The service will be a regular service, except Zach will be playing an electric piano instead of a pipe organ.
After the service, we'll have boxed lunches with sandwiches, chips and cookies as well as pop, tea and water available. Kids will be able to play just across from our shelter.Please be aware that the only seating available at Chalco Hills are picnic tables—feel free to bring your own lawn chair if you would prefer.
We look forward to you joining us as we come together as one body to worship our Lord Jesus Christ.
Look for sign-up sheets in the Narthex. Ride requests can be made by calling the office at 402-391-9625.
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Courtyard Jazz Series 2024
The Pacific Hills Lutheran Church Courtyard Jazz Series starts once again this year. This year's first performance is the Sharon Shay Band on June 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
The Sharon Shay Band features Nightclub Jazz Vocals, great jazz, swing, and standards from the Golden Era of Song.
This performance and the other in the PHLC Courtyard Jass Series are sponsored by the Pacific Hills Lutheran Church, Septemberfest, the Music Performance Fund & omahamusic.com, administrated by the Omaha Musicians’ Association and omahamusic.com
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Worship Music May 2024
It is hard to believe we are already approaching summer! We have some notable liturgical Sundays occurring right now, so I thought I would briefly share a musical insight for each.
For Ascension, hymns like "A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing" celebrate Christ's triumphant return to heaven with majestic and uplifting melodies.
Pentecost features vibrant and dynamic compositions such as "Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord," which evoke the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
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Disaster Relief
Here are some opportunities to support, serve, and show compassion to our city:
We are currently collecting dollars to assist with disaster relief here in Omaha, as many of our sister congregational members were affected by the recent tornados that hit Elkhorn, Bennington and surrounding communities.
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Easter Season Music
As we are in the Easter season, I thought it would be insightful to share a brief history of two of the Easter hymns, as the history of Easter hymn tunes is rich with tradition and spiritual significance.
"O Filii et Filiae" or as we know it, “O Sons and Daughters,” is a joyful melody from the 15th century and tells the story of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Originally penned by Jean Tisserand, a Franciscan friar, it is celebrated for its alleluia refrains and lilting melody, embodying Easter's triumph.
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After Easter Message
"O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods." (Psalm 96:1-4)
Easter is the time to ask the question: “How will I now live for the Christ who died, rose and now lives for me?” This is not always an easy question to answer and sometimes it can be hard to tell if our lives are making a difference. It may feel like the problems of this world are too much to overcome: diseases, natural disasters, poverty, war, prejudice, addictions, broken families, not to mention concerns about job loss, our retirement and the tanking economy. Our individual lives and collective ministries can sometimes seem small in the face of such incredible brokenness.
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Mental Health Matters April 2024
There is a mental health crisis in our communities. One in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness each year. At least another 40% love someone who has a diagnosable mental health issue. More adolescents reveal they feel sad or alone and suicide is the third cause of death in youth aged 15-24. The crisis is invisible, but it is real. While doctors, therapists, and medicine are necessary, often they are not enough. There is a serious gap between someone receiving medical treatment for a mental illness and learning how to live a hope-filled life in-spite-of the illness. The church is called to promote mental and spiritual wellness, embrace those with mental illness and their families, reduce the stigma they may be experiencing, and to provide a faith community of help and hope.
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Lincoln Lutheran Choir Concert
It's hard to believe that we are already entering Holy Week and are in spring! Something we especially are looking forward to is the Lincoln Lutheran Choir giving a concert on Sunday, April 14th, at 3:00 p.m. at Pacific Hills!
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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.