Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30pm

Elders Meeting – Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30pm

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Family Fun Day

Mission Assistance for Chris Hauser

After 14 years of university service in the Concordia University System (first at Concordia University Chicago and now at Concordia Irvine), I am thrilled to be taking my first sabbatical!

As part of my sabbatical, I will be going on a mission trip in June 2026 to Uganda. I will partner with Orange Lutheran High School and Hope4Kids ministry. Our aim is to spread the love of Christ by producing excerpts of the musical Godspell to Ugandan students who attend Fairmont Christian School. We will also be spending some time constructing multiple deep water bore wells to provide clean, easily accessible, water in remote villages in Uganda.

This mission trip provides an opportunity for me to make connections with current Lutheran students (in Orange County). But more importantly it provides a chance to build artistic, personal and faith connections with the Ugandan community living in Tororo Uganda. We will be worshiping, rehearsing, singing and showcasing the gospel story. It is a great way for us to use music as a means to cross cultural boundaries with the message of God’s love.

I need to raise $5000 to cover the costs of this trip. This amount does not include the $1200 airfare for which I will pay independently. I understand finances are tight for many of us, but I appreciate your consideration to support this mission trip. These funds will provide for lodging, meals, travel (to/from airport and work projects), and support materials. I hope to raise all the funds for the trip by April 30.

The support link is: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/OLuMissions/ChrisHauser

All donations are tax deductible for tax year 2026.

To help raise funds, my family (boys include) will also be making financial and prayerful contributions to Orange Lutheran’s fundraising efforts.

Thank you for considering partnering with me. I learned the young people of Uganda are struggling to grow up in a country with little access to education, safe water, and health care. Many people live on less than $2 per day. It’s my goal to make a tangible connection with the students in Uganda, and spread the love of Christ which unites us all.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or details