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A BIDING S AVIOR
Lutheran Church and School
APRIL 2015
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Words that Make
the Difference
You can always tell who is and who
isn’t a Christian at a funeral. It’s hard
to know what to say to a person who
has lost a loved one when you are
talking to them at the funeral. I can’t
count the number of times I’ve been
there when a well-intentioned person
says to the grieving family member,
“your mother is in a better place.”
The response of the non-Christian is,
“How dare she say that to me. I want
my Mom here right now, and how
does that lady even know there is a
heaven?” I’ve heard people with their
heart in the right place say to
mourners something like, “Well, at
least they are out of their misery.”
And after they leave the griever says,
“They obviously have never lost a
loved one or they would never say
that. If the doctors would have known
what they were doing my Father
wouldn’t be in pain and he’d still be
alive.”
Since my brother passed away on last
February 26th, many of you and others
have said the very words to me and
each word and phrase has been a
blessing. Instead of upsetting me,
these words have been a comfort to
me because they remind me that my
brother is completely well and at
eternal rest in heaven.
The reason these words make me
happy and others sad comes down to
what they announce. The words that
make the difference were spoken on
Easter by the angels and the women
Jesus instructed to share the good
news. The words were: He is Risen!!
He, of course, is Jesus, who died on
the cross with the sins of the whole
world. He was crucified by the
Roman overlords, but He proved
himself the Lord of everyone and
everything when He physically came
back to life on the third day. So that
the world could understand what His
resurrection would accomplish, St.
Matthew tells us that the moment
Jesus died, “The tombs also were
opened. And many bodies of the
saints who had fallen asleep were
raised…” God did that to show the
world what Jesus’ death would do, it
would raise people’s friends and
relatives and give us a glorious
reunion to look forward to.
“He is Risen” changes the way we get
to look at everything in the world.
Because He is Risen, we know we
will overcome every one of life’s
challenges and the words that remind
us of that are always a blessing. So, I
want to thank you all for the blessing
your words have been to me and my
family. And let’s keep sharing those
words until everyone everywhere
receives the peace that passes all
understanding when we announce
that, “He is Risen.” “He is Risen
indeed, Amen, alleluia.”
Your Servant in Christ,
Pastor Tom
Communicating Christ’s Love and Our Love for Him
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
ASLC Seniors
ABIDING SAVIOR
Lutheran Church and School
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, California 92630
Church ....................949.830.1460
Senior’s will be meeting for our
monthly luncheon on Thursday, April
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her Malawi, Africa trip at our
meeting.
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Kyle Salesky, Youth Director
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Chris Vick, IT Specialist
there will be a Quarterly Congregation
Janet Calhoun, Church Secretary
Voter’s Meeting in the sanctuary.
Robin DeLong-Hanrath, Office Manager
Come see where we've been and
Karen Galas, Accountant
where we are going.
Laura Lyons and Jennifer Kranawetter,
Admin Assistants to Pastors
Lori Beniche, Director of Communications
Linda Bo, Editor of “Day by Day”
Church Officers
Gene Schneider, President
Hank Hellfeld, Vice President
Steve Wichmann, Secretary
Dennis Freund, Treasurer
Susan Kaaz, Congregation Liaison
School Staff
School.....................................949.830.1461
Donna Lucas, School Principal
Yesinia Naber, Admissions Director
Kevin Smith, International Admissions
Keigh Lee Horn, School Secretary
Susan Fluegge, School Secretary
Extended Care .......................949.837.4289
Deana Gonzales, Extended Care Director
Pre-School Staff
Pre-School Center .................949.837.4292
Pam Howard, Interim Preschool Director
Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Portals of Prayer
Pick up your copy of Portals of Prayer
for the April, May, and June months
in the Narthex on the counters next to
the mailboxes.
Newspaper
Recycling
Drop off your paper products for
recycling (newspapers, cardboard –
flattened, and junk mail) in the green
bins in the Church parking lot to
support the purchase of athletic
equipment for our school.
School Office Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Preschool Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit us on our website at
www.abidingsavior.com
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We will have coffee fellowship at
11:30 a.m. followed by a catered
lunch at 12 noon. All ASLC Seniors
and friends are invited. Please call Vi
Flum at 949.859.3512 for
reservations. The cost of lunch is
$8.00 per person.
Subscribe to
Lutheran Witness
The Lutheran Witness is a monthly
publication (11 issues per year) that
offers synodical news, features,
columns, Q&A’s, and more.
Members of Abiding Savior can
subscribe at the special rate of $16.00
per year. Current subscribers should
have received renewal reminders
from the church office. If you would
like to start a new subscription, please
contact Laura Lyons in the church
office by April 1, 2015. The Lutheran
Witness is also available through the
ITunes store for those that prefer an
electronic subscription. Visit:
https://www.cph.org/witness/
Day by Day
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Abiding Savior
Bookstore
Bookstore Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
on Sundays;
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
on Wednesdays
Do you wonder what events in our
world affect the Christian church
today? If so, then check out “Joy in
Jesus Today!” Look for it each
Thursday in your email and share it
with your friends. Go to
www.JoyinJesusToday.com.
University Irvine. Meet with deans,
faculty, and current students. Discover
all the wonderful academic majors
that are available to you. Gain insight
on financial aid and scholarships.
Come see what our beautiful campus
has to offer you as a future student!
This event is open to all high school
students and their parents. Lunch will
be provided, there is no charge to
attend the event and parking is
complimentary.
MasterWorks Concert Series
Celebration of Ministry
Thursday, April 9, 2015
7:00 PM
CU Center
Free Admission- No ticket required
Plan now! Spring is here, and with it
come events that call for special cards
and gifts: Let us help you with your
selections.
Easter – You still have time to pick up
children’s books that tell the real
reason we celebrate Easter, and you
can also find inspirational reading for
your own devotions.
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Mother’s Day, May 10
Confirmation
Graduation
Father’s Day, June 21
May your observation of these days
be filled with blessings for you and
your loved ones.
Reminder: The book sale continues
with many good books are marked
down to $1 each, with more added
each week.
Concordia University Irvine’s Christ
College, the school of theology and
church vocations, invites you to their
annual Celebration of Ministry on
Thursday, April 9th at 7:00 pm in the
CU Center. This service recognizes
Concordia’s students and alumni who
are in transitional points in their
ministry preparation: those receiving
first calls, internships, vicarages,
student teaching assignments, and
those continuing in their vocations as
students. Students who will be
graduating this spring will also be
presented with medallions that are
worn at graduation. All are welcome
to thank God for raising up servants
for his church. If you are unable to
attend this year the event will be
broadcast via a live webcast at
livestream.cui.edu.
Saturday, April 18
7:30 PM
Sunday, April 19
7:30 PM
Concordia University Center for
Worship and Performing Arts
Reserved Seating: $25/$20/$15
Francis Poulenc, GLORIA
Maurice Duruflé, REQUIEM
Concordia Master Chorale
The Concordia Choir
MasterWorks Orchestra
Dr. Michael Busch, conductor
It’s a veritable feast of French
favorites! Concordia presents musical
masterworks by French composers
that are sure to delight. The Requiem
of Maurice Duruflé is a beautiful
testament of faith, encompassing a
prayer-like atmosphere of Gregorian
chant melodies and serene
impressionistic harmonies. Francis
Poulenc’s Gloria provides fitting
contrast with its jovial dance-like
rhythms that accompany this ancient
song of praise. Rounding out the
program will be César Franck’s
dramatic short anthem of Psalm 150
for chorus and orchestra.
Spring Open House
Saturday, April 18
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CU Center
This is the perfect opportunity for you
to learn more about Concordia
Day By Day
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April 2015
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Abiding Savior
Dr. Walther recognized Loehe for his
great efforts and recommended the
use of Loehe’s AGENDA, since a
good Lutheran Order of Worship was
needed?
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severed their relations with the Ohio
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We will share this with you every
the Words of Institution of the Lord’s
attending Concordia, Irvine.
month in Day by Day this year.
Supper?
By the time the Missouri Synod was
Three meetings (1845-1846) were
organized in 1847 twenty-two Loehe
held before the formal organization of
trained men had arrived in America?
our Synod took place – Cleveland
(only Loehe men); St. Louis (first
The first 11 students for the new Ft.
draft of Synodical constitution) and
Wayne seminary established in 1846
Ft. Wayne (resolution passed to meet
were sent over from Germany by
in Chicago for formal organization of
Pastor Loehe under the care of Pastor
the Synod)?
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Aaron is studying theology and plans
to be a pastor.
Ownership of the Ft. Wayne seminary
was transferred to the Missouri Synod
in 1847?
One condition attached to this gift by
Pastors Loehe and Wucherer was
“that it serve the Lutheran Church for
all time and train pastors and
shepherds for it only”?
Another condition was “that the
German language be and remain
inviolably the only medium of
instruction?
Sam will be a freshman and plans to
be a history teacher and author.
The Ladies Guild appreciates the
congregation’s support of their
scholarship fund and thanks everyone
for their participation in the Fall
Boutique.
April 2015
Pastor Loehe continued to send
students for the seminary and, as
promised, supported it with gifts of
money and books?
Organizational meeting of the
Missouri Synod was held at German
Ev. Lutheran (now First St. Paul’s
Lutheran) Chicago from April 25 to
May 6, 1847?
At this meeting, 12 pastors, with the
consent of their congregations,
organized themselves as Synod on
April 26, 1847 and The Lutheraner
reported that these pastors represented
one French and 14 German Lutheran
congregations (three pastors served
two congregations each) and that Dr.
C.F.W. Walther was elected
President?
There was a growing bond between
the Saxons and the Loehe men which
had been initiated by Dr. Walther’s
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First President of the Missouri Synod
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Day by Day
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild has been very busy
making Easter baskets for our shutins.
Rock of Aging
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. is the
next Rock of Aging meeting. We will
be having a light dinner, so please
RSVP. If you have not attended
before, come on out and see what we
are all about. Children are welcome
as well. For more information on this,
please contact Robin Delong-Hanrath
in the Church Office at 949.830.1460.
Easter Flowers
Reserve your plant now
for only $8.00! Simply
place a check in the
offering plate specified,
“Easter Lilies.” You
may pick up your plant
after the 11:00 a.m.
Easter Service.
Day By Day
50th Anniversary
Adult Instruction
Celebration
Class
We are celebrating 50 years at
Abiding Savior. We are launching off
a year of activities with a unity service
and lunch on Sunday, May 3rd at
10:00 a.m. There will be great food,
music and fellowship. Don’t miss this
event!
On Sunday, April 12 at 10:45 a.m. we
will begin another Adult Instruction
Class that will be taught by Kyle
Salesky and if you are unable to
attend the Sunday Class we have
another one beginning on Monday,
April 13 and will be taught by Pastor
Tom beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Take Me Out
Please contact the church office at
949.830.1460 if you have any
questions or need more information.
To The Ballpark
Tai Chi for
It’s Abiding Savior night at Angel
Stadium on Saturday, May 9. Our
seats will be in the View MVP section
and include the Big Bang fireworks
and a baseball t-shirt with our 50th
Anniversary Abiding Savior logo.
Tickets are $22 each…because we
wanted better seats than the outfield!
Tickets are available on the church
patio or by calling the church office.
Don’t miss this wonderful night at the
ball game. Bring the whole family!
Small Groups
Small Groups are a great way to
meet new people, start new
friendships, grow in faith, and foster a
deeper sense of community in our
Abiding Savior Family. Are you
interested in joining a small group at
Abiding Savior? Please contact Kyle
Salesky at ksalesky@abidingsavior.
com. New small groups will kick off
in late May or early June!”
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Seniors
On Wednesday, April 15, will begin a
FREE six week course in TAI CHI for
Strength and Balance. It will take
place immediately after Bible Class.
This class is specifically designed for
older adults to improve posture and
balance, maximize natural strength,
reduce anxiety around the fear of
falling, and strengthen the muscles
stabilizing joints. Audrey Henry
needs to know how many of you may
be interested, so please contact her at
714.832.8585 if you are planning on
attending or have any questions
regarding the class.
April 2015
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Elementary
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
High School
High School youth will meet
Abiding Savior Lutheran School is
every Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
enrolling students now! Please
p.m. We will meet in the youth room
continue to spread the news about
above the gym. High school youth is
Donna Lucas,
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In the elementary
school, we have a
group of junior high
students that
coordinate service
projects. They have
picked NEGU for
their next project. NEGU is an
organization founded by Jessie Rees
National Youth Gathering
while she had brain cancer. Jessie
The National Youth Gathering is July
created her fun-filled JoyJars® as a
16-20, 2016 in New Orleans,
way to send hope and joy to her peers
Louisiana. If you are interested in
fighting cancer. Jessie knew that
going to the NYG, please contact
fighting cancer made you feel lonely
Kyle Salesky at ksalesky@
and limited. She also knew “love”
abidingsavior.com for more
stuffed in a jar was a great remedy.
information!
Jessie personally sent over 3,000
JoyJars to kids during her fight. Over
Want a fun night out while helping
Son Seekers
80,000 JoyJars have been stuffed and
raise funds for our school? This event
Son Seekers will meet every
sent to courageous kids worldwide.
is for you! On Friday, April 24, from
Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30
Each grade has been asked to bring
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the PTL is
p.m. We will meet in the Adult Ed.
items to help fill the JoyJars. In
proud to host a new fundraiser at The
room following confirmation. Son
addition, they are asking for knit
Wine Artist in Lake Forest for a funSeekers is for all 5th and 6th grade
beanies for the children. All items
filled evening of silent auction and
students. Adults interested in
need to be turned in by the week of
raffle items, appetizers and drinks and
volunteering with Son Seekers please
April 13.
some live jazz music.
contact Kyle Salesky at ksalesky@
abidingsavior.com.
All funds will be used to provide
school beautification projects as well
Jr High
as supporting our teachers and some
Jr High youth will meet every
of their immediate needs. Tickets are
Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30
available in the school office.
p.m. We will meet in the Adult Ed.
room following confirmation. Jr High
youth is for all 7th and 8th grade
students. Adults interested in
volunteering with Jr High youth
please contact Kyle Salesky
at ksalesky@abidingsavior.com.
School
April 2015
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Day by Day
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
April 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3 Good Friday
4
8a-Preschool Easter
Celebration
9a-Large Print Center
9:30a-Senior Bible St
3p-3rd Grade
Brownies Troop
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6p-Confirmation
7:15p-Chapel Choir
8p-Abiding Praise
9a-Large Print Center
11:30a-ASLC
Seniors
3:15p-Bells for Jesus
3:30p-Maundy
Thursday Service
7p-Maundy Thursday
Service
11:30a-Preschool
Dismissal – No
Lunch Bunch
11:45a-Day School
Early Dismissal
3:30p-Good Friday
Service
7p-Tenebrae Service
Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
9a-Altar Guild Prep
10a-Easter Egg Hunt
5p: Easter Eve
Service
10
11
5
6
7
8
9
6:30a-Easter Sunrise
Service
8a-Easter Sunday
Service
9:30a-Easter Sunday
Service
11a-Easter Sunday
Service
Offices Closed
9a-Large Print Center
11a-Birner Christ
Care
6p-Leadership Skills
9a-Large Print Center
9a-Large Print Center
9:30a-Senior Bible St
12p-Ladies Guild
6p-Confirmation
7p-Jr. High Youth
7:15p-Chapel Choir
9a-Large Print Center
6p-Elder’s Meeting
7p-Guide Dogs for
the Blind
7p-Abiding Praise
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13
14
15
16
Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
10a-Meals &
Blessings
10:45a – Adult
instruction
5p-Senior High Youth
Group
8a-School Resumes
9a-Large Print Center
3pGirl Scout Troop
3268
3p-Cub Scout Den
Meetings
6p-Leadership Skills
6p-MOPS and Moms
6:30 p – Adult
Instruction
9a-Large Print Center
3p-Brownies Troop
3213
3:15p-Kids of the
Kingdom
6p-Rock of Aging
6p-Vision
Advancement
Team
7p-Praises Ring
9a-Large Print Center
9:30a-Senior Bible St
3p-3rd Grade
Brownies Troop
3273
6p-Confirmation
7p-Jr. High Youth
7:15p-Chapel Choir
9a-Large Print Center
3:15p-Bells for Jesus
7:p-Abiding Praise
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20
21
22
23
Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
10:45a – Adult
Instruction
5p-Senior High Youth
Group
9a-Large Print Center
11a-Birner Christ
Care
6p-Leadership Skills
6:30 p – Adult
Instruction
9a-Large Print Center
3:15p-Kids of the
Kingdom
6:30p-Leadership
Board Meeting
7p-Praises Ring
9a-Large Print Center
9:30a-Senior Bible St
6p-Confirmation
7p-Jr. High Youth
7:15p-Chapel Choir
9a-Large Print Center
3:15p-Bells for Jesus
7:p-Abiding Praise
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27
28
29
30
Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
10:45a – Adult
Instruction
12p-Voters Assembly
5p-Senior High Youth
Group
7:30p-CUI Alumni
9a-Large Print Center
3p-Girl Scout Troop
3268
3p-Cub Scout Den
Meetings
6p-Leadership Skills
6p-MOPS and Moms
6:30 p – Adult
Instruction
9a-Large Print Center
3p-Brownies Troop
3213
3:15p-Kids of the
Kingdom
6p-Vision
Advancement
Team
7p-Praises Ring
9a-Large Print Center
9:30a-Senior Bible St
3p-3rd Grade
Brownies Troop
3273
6p-Confirmation
7p-Jr. High Youth
7:15p-Chapel Choir
7p – Children of the
World Concert
9a-Large Print Center
3:15p-Bells for Jesus
7:p-Abiding Praise
Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
9a-Altar Guild Prep
No School – Easter Break
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Contemporary - Saturday 5:00 PM / Contemporary - Sunday 9:30 AM
Traditional - Sunday 8:00 AM / Traditional - Sunday 10:45 AM
Sunday School - Sunday 9:15 AM
Bible Classes - Sunday 9:15 AM
Day By Day
FRIDAY
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Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
9a-Altar Guild Prep
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25
Worship ScheduleSee chart at
bottom of
Calendar
9a-Altar Guild Prep
Communion Offered 2nd and 4th Weeks
Communion Offered 1st and 3rd Weeks
Praise and Nurture – Sundays at 11:00 AM
April 2015
Abiding Savior
Lutheran Church and School
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Return Service Requested
Time Dated Materials
Hoppin’ Down the Bunny Trail . . .
Bring your camera and kids for the annual Easter egg
hunt on Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. Meet the
Easter bunny and hunt for eggs in the gym. Kids can
decorate bags and color pictures prior to the hunt.
Hunting for eggs will be divided by age group. The
egg hunt will be open for children through age 9.
Don’t miss the fun!