I came across the following prayer this week as we prepare for the start of school (from Cornerstone Devotions for Teachers), and while it is addressed to teachers, I believe the word “student” can be replaced with “coworker” or “family member,” and the word “classroom” can be replaced with “workplace” or “home” and speaks to all of us in our vocations.

Powerful and almighty God, You are so amazing! You’ve had a plan for these children since before time began, and you’ve always known that our lives would cross paths. Please give me the gift of discernment to understand their needs and how I can meet them. Show me everything I need to know to teach these little ones and develop the gifts that you’ve given them. Let my enthusiasm be evident every day, because my joy doesn’t come from having a perfect classroom, it comes from knowing you. Jesus, you are ever-faithful and unchanging, and I pray that you would fill me with your strength and perfect peace each morning and carry me throughout each day. Put a genuine smile on my face and help me to be as patient and loving with these children as you have been with me. Remind me that this job is a privilege and that I am fulfilling your call on my life by showing up in this classroom each day. Surround me with supportive, positive influences and help me to speak only truth and light so that my colleagues and supervisors will consistently see you in me. I dedicate this classroom to you: let your name triumph over any negativity and may everything that happens here bring glory to your name. I thank you for giving me your holy Word so that I have a place to turn when I need to be uplifted. Thank you for filling me with the passion and enthusiasm that can only come from having ‘God within.’ May your name be glorified in everything that happens here as your mercies are made new each morning. In Jesus’ precious name, amen.

Kay Storck

Director/Teacher

Lamb of God Preschool

Church Events Today 8:00am Eucharist 9:15am Choir Rehearsal

9:15am Education Hour

10:30am Eucharist 11:30am Outreach Board

Monday 10:30am Anderson Family

Visitation

11:30am Marge Anderson

Memorial Service

Luncheon to follow Tuesday 8:00am Staff Meeting

9:00am Tai Chi

9:30am Alanon

Wednesday 9:30am Eucharist 10:00am Fellowship

8:00pm Campus Ministry

Thursday 6:30pm Tai Chi

7:00pm Gamblers

Sunday 8:00am Eucharist 9:15am Education Hour

10:30am Eucharist

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF PACIFIC HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH August 27, 2016 VOLUME 1 NUMBER 23

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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.

Please take a look at the new landscaping added along the sidewalk by the south side of the church. Anniversary Sean & Michelle Chastain 9/2 Al & Marilyn Schulz 9/3 Birthdays Sue Kelly 9/1 Ruth Laughlin 9/2 Travis Penn 9/2

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.

Readings for Sunday, September 4: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35

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).

If you have Family Military members you would like us to pray for, please call the church office. Events of Other Congregations and Agencies

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 Yve and Crystal Gao in thanksgiving and celebration of their marriage on August 27.

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.

Pastoral Vacancy: During Pastor Drebes’ impending medical vacancy, pastoral care will be provided by Pastor Tim Gierke. Pastor Drebes will be on medical leave for at least 2 weeks beginning, Wednesday, August 31. If there is a pastoral care emergency, please contact Pastor Gierke directly at 402-312-9115. He can also be reached at timgierke@gmail.com

For Pastoral Care:– Please Call the Church Office It has come to the attention of the front office that not everyone is aware that they need to call the church office (or Pastor directly) if there is a pastoral care need. In the past hospitals used to call churches when congregation members were hospitalized. However, due to Hippa privacy laws, this is no longer the case. If your loved one is ill, hospitalized, or otherwise in need of pastoral care, you need to call the church office.

We are near the end of August. Many schools have begun their studies. It is not too late to help fill the bin with school supplies and backpack food. Please bring items and place them in the marked bin in the narthex before August 30. Thank you for your support.

Mission and Social Ministry Board

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!

CYF Board: Fall Sunday School starts September 11. We will begin education hour with a pot-luck breakfast at 9:15am. The congregation is invited. Come meet your teacher and have a short class. Sunday School volunteers are still needed. We also need volunteers to help with the breakfast. Call Sandra Glissmann with questions at 402-571-8407.

Our youth confirmation class will be starting up on Wednesday, September 14, at 6pm to 7:15pm.

PRAYER LIST August 27, 2016

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

PHLC Members:

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, Al Erickson, Roy Anderson, Les Demmel

Birth: Lincoln Brian, August 21, mother Janel Wegehaupt

Deaths: Marge Anderson, Mark Woods

In Assisted Living Facilities:

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

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)

Jon Pearson (son of Vernon and Elaine Pearson)

Sandy Botrell (cousin of Barbara Fremder)

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)

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