Vacation Bible School 2022 - Save The Date!
Plan now to join us this summer, July 11-15 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for Rocky Railway VBS. Come for dinner and let's power our way through some exciting Bible adventures and learn about how Jesus' power pulls us through. Bible study, games, crafts, dinner provide each night. Contact Pam Hafsaas (
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Lay Ministry
As most of you know by now Jim Mueller has been commissioned as our Lay Minister. Some people have asked, “Pastor, what’s a lay minister?” That’s a good question. Though a church has at least one pastor, some churches also rely on lay ministers to support the ministry of the church.
The term “lay minister” is used here in the Nebraska District but in my former district, the Kansas District, lay ministers were called “deacons.” A Lay Minister, or deacon, in many ways is like an Elder, only with more extensive training through the district. Men, who have gone through this training, and have been certified through the district, are able to serve in a congregation under the supervision of an ordained pastor.
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Summer Music at PHLC
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!
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Jim Mueller Lay Minister Commissioning
Our own Jim Mueller was Commissioned as Lay Minister on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church. Congratulations and thanks, Jim!
Jim is and elder, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and friend in Christ. He has served Pacific Hills in various positions over the years, and as Lay Minister will be assisting Pastor Drebes with various duties, including sermons. We thank God for him, and ask Him to bestow great blessings upon his future!
We thank God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the inspiration, teaching, love, support, and blessings to all Lay Ministers and Pastors of the Lutheran Church.
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Upcoming Events at PHLC!
We have some significant events coming up in the life of Pacific Hills.
May 22
Mr. Jim Mueller will be Commissioned as Lay Minister at both the 8:00 and 10:30 am services. Rev. President Richard Snow, Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld, and Rev. Dr. William Moorhead will be our distinguished guests. President Snow will speak, during the education hour.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well- being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, make choices, and relate to others. At every stage of life - from childhood and adolescence through adulthood – mental health matters.
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Serve Our Neighbor
Our Easter faith teaches us that we are called to serve our neighbor. Easter begs us 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 work is worthwhile. It may feel like the problems of this world are too much to overcome -- natural disasters, poverty, war, prejudice, and a whole host of other things. Our individual lives and collective ministries can sometimes seem small in the face of such incredible brokenness.
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Hymn Story: Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
Originally titled ‘Hymn for Easter Day,’ Charles Wesley published the well loved anthem ‘Christ the Lord is Risen Today’ in 1739 – which was within the first year of his conversion. The song had its debut during the first worship service at the Wesleyan Chapel in London, England known as the Foundry Meeting House.
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Eating Heavenly Food
A nice thing about living in a big city is that we have access to all kinds of cultural foods. We have Mexican, Chinese, and Italian restaurants like everywhere else, but we can also find Japanese, Greek, Thai, Peruvian, German, Korean, Brazilian, and the list goes on and on. Each culture has its own unique food, and eating the food is a way to celebrate the culture.
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Lenten Customs
Lent is a time to prepare our hearts for Easter and to think about our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. It spans 40 days and represents the period when Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert. During this time, he didn't eat or drink anything.
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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
