As Psalm 146 states (the Psalmody for this Sunday), I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

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1 The Weekly Visitor P A C I F I C H I L L S L U T H E R A N C H U R C H 1110 South 90 th Street, Omaha, Nebraska May 18, 2014 May is another month for celebrations! We have Mother s Day, graduations from preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school and colleges, birthdays, anniversaries, and all the wonders of Spring. I can add that my family from Germany is coming home! Isn t there something to celebrate everyday? How do we show gratitude to the One who is the maker of all good gifts? We remember the Sabbath to keep it holy so that we might thank and praise Him, confess and pray, be fed with Holy Scripture and the Sacrament, SING and make melody to the Lord together, and fellowship with one another. As Psalm 146 states (the Psalmody for this Sunday), I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Come to worship! Blessings, Barbara Fremder, Minister of Music Save the Dates: (Retirement Celebrations) June 22, 9am and 11:30am Martha s Retirement Receptions June 29, Bill s Retirement Sunday morning 9:30am, Hymn 3:30pm, and 5:30pm at Embassy Suites-LaVista. Pastor Moorhead's retirement banquet will be held Sunday, June 29, at Embassy Suites LaVista at 5:30pm. Tickets are $25/person. You will find your invitation in your mailbox in the narthex. Please make checks payable to Pacific Hills Lutheran Church and return to Joann Thompson in the church office by June 8. If you desire a vegetarian or gluten-free meal please make that notation on your reservation. Contact John or Debbie Fraser at with any questions. Your pictures which help tell the story of Pastor Moorhead's ministry are needed! His ministry covers events held within the wall of the church [baptism, confirmation, marriages, installations of church boards and recently a lay worker] in the courtyard ("Courtyard Jazz"), youth trips, activities in your homes, citizenship ceremonies for our members, various gatherings and on goes the list. His is a story about the people with whom he has made contact both as part of his spiritual ministry and as a personal friend. A picture or two of his "distinctly Bill Moorhead office" would surely be appropriate! Please place the pictures (with your name on the back of each) in the box marked for these in the church office. Dave Haar Pacific Hills Events This Week at Pacific Hills, May 18 through May 25. Sunday 8:00 am Eucharist 9:15 am Choir Rehearsal 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Eucharist 11:30 am CYF Board (Room 115) Monday Pastor Moorhead s Day Off

2 1:30 pm English Class (2nd Floor) 6:30 pm Quilters 7:00 pm TMEHA (Acker Hall) Tuesday 8:00 am Staff Meeting (Room 115) 9:30 am Alanon (2nd Floor) Noon Bible Study (Room 115) 1:30 pm Called Staff Meeting (Room 115) 4:30 pm Siena Francis House 7:00 pm Board of Directors (Room 209) Wednesday 8:30 am Foster Care (2nd Floor) 9:30 am Eucharist 10:00 am Wednesday Morning Fellowship (Room 115) 6:30 pm Midweek Class 7:45 pm Evening Worship 8:00 pm Campus Ministry (Gathering Place) Thursday 6:00 pm Preschool Picnic 7:00 pm Gamblers (Acker Hall) Friday Pastor Schneider s Day Off 9:00 am Last Day of Preschool 7:30 pm Omaha Philatelic Society (Acker Hall) Sunday 8:00 am Eucharist 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Eucharist Today s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Matt and Kay Storck in honor of Nathan s first birthday. Dear Friends at Pacific Hills, Thank you so much for all the notes and expressions of sympathy sent to us. These days are hard for us but we are helped and encouraged by the fact that so many of God s children are raising our names up in prayer. We thank you so much for the memorial given in Adrianne s name to Lutheran Family Service. We have experienced so much compassion from others during these last weeks and the memorial you gave will be used to bring compassion to many. With heartfelt gratitude, Pastor Nathan and Betty Wadewitz Lamb of God extends a big thank you to Chris Workman for installing the chime wall and whale drum on our playground. We love our new instruments! Thank you to everyone who has supported our preschool during our school year. We are grateful for you! PHLC Mission Committee update on our friend, fellow member and missionary in Ethiopia and South Sudan, Philip Chawech. As many of you know, Philip is originally from Sudan and returned to Sudan on April 28, He has accomplished much during the past 4 years including, working on building a school in Khor Machr, assisting Pastor Jacob Nhial with Pacific Hills Lutheran Church in Ulang and establishing a non-profit corporation in South Sudan; the Maiwut Christian Charity Community Action Group (MCCCAG) which provides help to the people living in the area around Maiwut, South Sudan. Philip had made connections with the United Nations, Save the Children group which assisted the MCCCAG with funding and needed supplies. Unfortunately two very difficult issues have developed over the past year. The first came with a wind storm which partially destroyed the Pacific Hills Lutheran Church in Ulang. A picture of this church building is on the kiosk in the narthex of our church. Your contributions to the Special Mission Fund has assisted in providing the needed funds to purchase materials to rebuild the church. The materials have been purchased but now the second issue is holding up the rebuilding. The Civil War in South Sudan has affected the area around Maiwut and Ulang and made it impossible for the people to stay and live in the area. By phone, Philip has stated the fighting around Maiwut is very bad and he states many people he knows have been killed or injured. Philip and his family have moved to Gambella, Ethiopia, which is just a few miles from the border with South Sudan. He and his family and many others are basically refuges. Philip would like to return to the United States to work and send money over to help his people but needs our help. He will need a plane ticket to return plus, when he arrives, he will need a place to stay, perhaps a car and some funds to get him started until he once

3 again becomes self-sufficient. If you are so moved by his plight and the plight of others in this area of South Sudan, please help by making contributions to Philip through the Special Missions envelope. Thank you for your help and of MOST IMPORTANCE, please pray for Philip, his family and all of those in South Sudan who are suffering once again. May God put an end to this violence and bring his people together. PHLC Foundation Scholarship Reminder: Scholarship applications are available in the church office for members attending Lutheran schools (preschool, grade school, high school, and Kingdom Workers ). Please submit your completed applications by June 30th to Sara Young (narthex mailbox J-19) or Joan Workman (narthex mailbox J-5). Brand New Bible Study! Your Tuesday noon in Room 115 is starting the new study, 1 Corinthians: A New Way of Thinking for God's Church. Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians contrasts the wisdom of God with the wisdom of the world and then demonstrates how this "new" way of thinking comes to life. These "drop-in" studies are designed so that you can come any week you are available, so bring a sack lunch and be fed on God's Word any time! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Schneider. We are in immediate need of communion stewards, both to set-up and clean-up. Please look at the signup sheet on the kiosk in the narthex. If you are interested, but just need a little training to spur you on, please contact Carla Horton. Thank you in advance for all assistance. Again, this year we will host two Courtyard Jazz concerts - Sundays, June 15, July 20 and August 17. These are held in the evening from 7pm to 8pm in the courtyard. We are looking for funding for these two events. The cost to do this is $800. Please turn in any donations to the church office. Pastor and Martha are graciously hosting our Sunday, August 17, cook-out and Big Band jazz concert at 5pm. We thank them. Schedule: June 15 Steve Raybine Band, July 20 Pete Madsen Quintet, August 17 Omaha Big Band,LTD Pacific Hills Lutheran Church has reserved a block of 40 tickets for Lutheran Night at Werner Park as the Storm Chasers take on the El Paso Chihuahuas on Monday, June 23 at 7:05pm. Tickets will be $1 and may be picked up at the PHLC office beginning Monday, May 12. Please contact Pastor Schneider if you have any questions. Lamb of God Preschool is now accepting registrations for the school years. There are sessions for children ages 3-5 years old. Call or Kay Storck at LambofGodPreschool@PacificHillsLutheran.org. More information can be found at our website Lamb of God Preschool presents Kingdom Camp Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am to noon, Monday through Friday. There will be all kinds of medieval fun for your little prince or princess! Cost for the week is $75. Children must be ages 3-5 and potty trained. For more information call To register go to LambofGodPreschool.org. Parish Nurse Notes For any mother who wants to feed her infant, there is a rocking chair and screen for you to use in the library. The Catechism Corner The Sacrament of the Altar How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things? Certainly not just eating and drinking do these things, but the words written here: "Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins." These words, along with the bodily eating and drinking, are the main thing in the Sacrament. Whoever believes these words has exactly what they say: "forgiveness of sins." Readings for Sunday, May 25: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

4 Events of Other Congregations and Agencies On June 29, Bethany Lutheran Church will celebrate its 75 th anniversary as a congregation, during a 10am worship service. Former Bethany Pastor, William Keller, will be the guest preacher that day. The theme will be Luke 24:50, Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands He blessed them. (ESV) A time of fellowship, a short program, and a luncheon will follow the worship service. Please RSVP by June 15 to the church office at if you will be attending. If you would like to sing in the special choir, please send an to todnes@cox.net or sstryker@nolanolson.com. Foster Care needs. Please call or suitcases4kids@gmail.com for pick-up of donations. Gently used suitcases to pass along to foster children. Also, Toothbrush/Toothpaste Shampoo/Conditioner Deodorant Baby Bottles Undies (all sizes) Toddler Training Pants Diapers/Wipes Sippy Cups Fleece Blankets/Sheets Combs/Hair Brushes Razors Disposable Cameras Coloring Books/Journals Shoes/Socks Tampons/Pads New Stuffed Animals Sons of Norway Elveby Lodge #1-604 announces their special May celebration of Norway s Bicentennial Syttende Mai, known as Constitution Day. This free, family-centered event is scheduled, rain or shine, on May 18, 3pm to 6pm at Vennelyst Park (9100 N. 31 St.). Free will offering will be accepted. Please contact Sandy at or Todd at or Todd.Fossum@yahoo.com by May 12 to RSVP so that enough food can be ordered. Summer Camps and Music Lessons at Concordia Schools A. Lots of sports camps are available through Concordia Senior High School, for elementary youth, including volleyball, basketball (girls and boys) and football. Go to and click on the purple button for details on grades, dates and registration fees. B. Concordia School of Music will offer summer music lessons for musicians of all talent levels. Experienced instructors will offer lessons on all band instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion), all string instruments (violin, viola, cello), piano, guitar and voice. 30-minute lessons will be $25 and can be paid weekly. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Peter Klemp, Music Director, at Habitat for Humanity-Help Build a House PHLC is a member of the Neighbors South Coalition a part of the Habitat for Humanity community in Omaha. The coalition began construction of a new house at 2451 S. 17 St. on April 11, By the end of July the house needs to be done! That means a lot of help is needed! The house is for a mom and her children. Coalition member reprs met Martha Lopez and her family at a pre-build dinner a few weeks ago. They are a very pleasant and appreciative family! You can help this effort in one or more ways: 1. Pray for our Lord s blessings and guidance in this effort to help our neighbor. 2. Work on the house - You can volunteer for as much or as little as you like. Most of the work by volunteers is done on Fridays and Saturdays. Each of the work days has a morning session and an afternoon session. 3. Help with preparing/serving food to the volunteers. PHLC has committed to provide the food for the volunteers working on June 13th & 14th. 4. Contribute Money If you wish to help build the house, Habitat has an online procedure for sign up this year. Here is the site address: This link lists the days of work planned and a general idea of the type of work planned for that day. All of the volunteer work days are Fridays and Saturdays. You can sign up for a half day or a full day. The last column

5 on the right shows the status of how many worker slots are available for each specific date. Pick the date or dates you are interested in and check the box or boxes. Go to the next screen. There you will be asked to enter your address and password the first time you sign up. The next step asks for an address and phone and an emergency contact. You will also be asked to sign a waiver form online. (Waiver forms are also available at the work site). One of the last sign up steps asks if you are a member of an affiliated organization. The 2nd category which is: Are you affiliated with one of the following religious congregations? shows Neighbors South as an option. Choose that option. If you have questions, give me a call or send me an . Lynn Wegehaupt (402) (cell) omahawege@gmail.com Another good contact for questions is our coalition's volunteer leader: Fred Beschorner (402) oldbbplayer@msn.com Thanks for your help, Lynn Wegehaupt, PHLC Coalition Representative

6 Prayer List, May 18, 2014 (Family and friends: Please call the church office to add/remove names below.) PHLC Members: Evelyn Purdy, Donna Lee, Geraldine Rueter, Elinor Wehner, Judy Webster, Lois Eggers, John Northwall, Ruth Northwall, Leon Siedlyk, Ada Seidler, Alfred Simonsen, Marilyn Walker, Philip Chawech, Grady Chastain, Les Anderson, Marge Anderson, Esther Handschuh, Chris Stastny, Mike Lessmann, Rosie Wyant, Vernon Pearson, Raeann Zorko, JoAnn Stastny, Mark Stastny, Kermit Brashear, Les Demmel Friends and Relatives: Gavin Webster (grandson of Larry and Judy Webster) Elizabeth Grindle (mother of Dennis Grindle) Tom Krengel (brother of Barbara Fremder) Corrine Ritterbush Mary Oleridge (sister of Mark Stastny) Corianna (friend of Barbara Fremder) Jo Anna Perkins (friend of Dennis Grindle) Annette Powell (niece of Marge Anderson) Susan Northwall-Calusic (daughter of John and Ruth Northwall) Mallory Bell (friend of Barbara Fremder) Corlee Bosch Aidan Morrissey (grandson of Carla and Mike Horton) Kerin Kresha (sister of Kristen Karl) Reyna Jamis (aunt and godmother of Julissa and Anissa Nesler) Cheryl Leesley (sister of Linda Boehnke) Sandy Bottrell (cousin of Barbara Fremder) Leslie Joy (friend of Jill Vierregger) Duane Dougherty (friend of Workmans) Colin Mathew Shea Kathy Gray (friend of Dave Haar) Harmon Family (friends of Dave Haar) Beth Nelson-Meier (daughter of Lew and Barb Nelson) Milena Wahlert (granddaughter of Barbara Fremder) Mende Tedrow (sister-in-law of Marlee Thurston) Harley Spencer (friend of Barb Fremder) Susan Melcher (mother of Kay Storck) Karen Northwall-Alper (daughter of John and Ruth Northwall) Erin Endress Austin Thompson (nephew of Joann Thompson) 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 Ministry of Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha Concordia University, Seward Our Lamb of God Preschool All Lutheran Schools

7 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 The men and women who serve in our military and their families: Scott Bender, Steve Brick, Matt Cole, Ricky Cole, Paul Friday, Braden Hestermann, Aaron Isaacson, Austin Jackson, Nathan Kander, Philip Kander, Todd Mitchell, Martin Petersen, William Schlote, Jason Wollberg In Care Facilities: Lois Berner, Mary Lou Chastain, Lois Eggers, Esther Handschuh, Lenore Haynes, Karen Larson, Mike Lessmann, John Northwall, Ruth Northwall, Arlo Paeper, Norma Payne, Norma Skaug, Stanley Skaug, Louise Stevens, Agnes Stuckenschmidt, Elinor Wehner, Dena Zak Anniversaries Lois & Randy Rasmussen 5/22 Bill & Theresa Wagner 5/22 Birthdays Nathan Storck 5/18 Hans Rath 5/19 Judy Webster 5/19 Anne Lessmann 5/21 Emily Longe 5/22 Nyamat Chawech 5/23 Norman Stevens 5/23 Jon Wilshusen 5/24