Music notes

It is hard to believe Summer is already approaching on us! There are many things going on for each of us, whether it is Confirmation, End of School, Graduation Parties, Vacation Planning, or just your regular busy lives, it is important to remember to take a breath and enjoy the moment! Here are some musical items and information you have to look forward to this Summer at PHLC!

June

  • Sunday, June 19 – Courtyard Jazz Series at 7 p.m. with Susie Thorne Band - Vocals from the Great American Songbook
  • Sunday, June 26 – Hymn Sing (10 Minutes Prior to Each Service)
  • Sunday, June 26 – Pop-Up Choir at 10:30 a.m. Service (Rehearsal at 9:30 a.m.)

July

  • Sunday, July 17 – Courtyard Jazz Series at 7 p.m. with Aaron Stroessner Quartet - Jazz Guitarist
  • Sunday, July 24 – Hymn Sing (10 Minutes Prior to Each Service)
  • Sunday, July 24 – Pop-Up Choir at 10:30 a.m. Service (Rehearsal at 9:30 a.m.)

August

  • Sunday, August 21 – Bell Choir Rehearsal Resumes (11:45 a.m. with No Service)
  • Sunday, August 21 – Courtyard Jazz Series at 7 p.m. with David Murphy Quintet - Jazz Favorites
  • Sunday, August 28 – Choir Rehearsal Resumes (9:15 a.m. with No Service)
  • Sunday, August 28 – Hymn Sing (10 Minutes Prior to Each Service)

September

  • Sunday, September 4 – No Choir or Bell Choir Rehearsals
  • Sunday, September 11 – Bell Choir at 10:30 a.m. Service (Regular Schedule Resumes)
  • Sunday, September 18 – Choir at 10:30 a.m. Service (Regular Schedule Resumes)


Zach Hastings
Director of Music

Zach Hastings, Director of Music at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church Zach Hastings is the Director of Music at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church in Omaha Nebraska

Zach studied organ performance at Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music in 2016. He has been an organist, bell choir director, and director of worship primarily in the central Iowa area. He continually seeks opportunities to grow as a musician through various conferences and seminars. Zach currently serves on the Central Iowa American Guild of Organists (AGO) Executive Committee, and on the American Guild of Organists Young Organists (AGOYO) National Board.