December 2011 Church Newsletter

DECEMBER 2011

ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH/SCHOOL

IN THE KN0W

N E W S L E T T E R

From Abiding Savior Lutheran Church / School

ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH and SCHOOL 4355 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63128

Church: Phone: 314-894-9200 / School: Phone: 314-892-4408 WEBSITE: www.abidingsaviorlutheran.org

2 To Know Christ to Make Him Known

Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 pm -

including participation of early childhood students

You are invited to join us for advent dinners before worship

beginning at 5:45 pm; see menus on page 15 of newsletter

Saturday, December 24 at 3:00, 5:00 and 11:00 pm with Holy Communion

Sunday, December 25 at 10:00 am with Holy Communion

Saturday, December 31 at 5:00 pm with Holy Communion

Sunday, January 1 at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am

Luke 2:10

WEEKLY

CHURCH

SERVICES

SATURDAY EVENING

5:00 pm

SUNDAY MORNING

8:00 am

9:30 am

11:00 am

SUNDAY MORNING

BIBLE STUDIES 9:30 am

SUNDAYZCOOL

SCHOOL (Children’s Program)

9:30 am

Dear Abiding Savior

Faith Family,

ADVENT – a coming into place, view,

or being; arrival.

Thanks dictionary.com! Some-

thing is coming. I have seen its

influence already at my favorite

hardware stores and in the local

retail stores’ garden centers for

what seems like well over a

month now. Even the hallowed

Halloween’s market share

seems to be more and more

pushed out by the coming of

this economic earthquake.

Something is coming!

It’s not just the retail environ-

ment that feels this Goliath’s

gravitational pull though. I

have already witnessed within

my own life and within my fam-

ily’s life a heightened awareness

of the December schedule, lists

are being made as we speak,

trees must be found, cookies

must be decorated, halls must be

decked, and ―ho-ho-ho’s‖ will

be distributed in the mall by a

red suited man wearing a jolly

personality – at least as long as

the pay and the children in line

are good.

Something is coming!

And it’s about this time of year

that the ―naughty and nice‖ list

pries children’s personalities to

be better than usual. Something

is coming! Are you ready? We

have already heard the spending

forecasts, we have already seen

the catalogues, and we have al-

ready started the event plan-

ning. Are we ready? Are you

ready for ―it‖ to come? The

―Christmas season‖ – or generi-

cally speaking – the ―Holiday

Season‖ – is upon us, ready or

not. I’ve already mentioned just

the tip of this massive iceberg’s

incredible influence upon most

people’s lives. However, what I

remember most of the Christ-

mas season’s influence upon my

past life is the wake it leaves

behind after all the jovial chaos.

Credit card limits breached …

sanity limits breached.

Something is coming! Are you ready?

The church, though, is meant to

offer a different focus. See, the

church doesn’t say ―Something

is coming,‖ but rather,

“SOMEONE is coming.”

And although that is just a few

letters’ difference grammatical-

ly, it’s a world of difference in

reality.

Someone is coming promised

from long ago.

Someone is coming to ease our

chaos and grant us a more con-

tented peace.

Someone is coming that is the

greatest gift the world has or

will ever know.

Someone is coming and He is

the Savior. He is Christ the

LORD!

Dear ones, are you ready not just

for Christmas… but for Christ?

Are you preparing yourself for

the incredible fulfillment and

focus that meet in the babe in

Bethlehem’s manger?

Are you ready for

SOMEONE to come?

Let us help. The season of Ad-

vent in the church is a time to

prepare our hearts and lives for

the coming of the Christ – the

Savior of the whole world. And

His coming is less lip-service

than real life change. This Ad-

vent we will be talking about

The Songs of Advent. Check out

the Wednesday Advent services

that will start November 30th at

7pm and continue on December

7th and December 14th – leading

to the real celebration of the sea-

son - December 24th and 25th –

the birth of our blessed Savior.

These along with personal and

public ministry opportunities and

Saturday and Sunday worship

services will go a long way to

making sure that you are really

ready for someone to come.

Are you ready?

To God be the glory for His gift

of grace in the Savior Jesus!

See you in Advent.

Serving our Savior

and His people with you,

Pastor Jason

JASONJASONJASON

Our Mission:

To Know Christ to Make Him Known 3


United By The WordUnited By The Word

In January, 2011, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church began an exciting project to read through the Bible in 2 years! We pray that you and your family put participation in this project at the top of your to do list for the year!

The project is called United By The Word and it provides a structured approach

to reading the Bible that meets the following goals:

Provides daily readings that cover the entire Bible in two years. Covers the Old Testament once and the Psalms and the New Testament twice in two years. Provides a varied program that doesn't require reading the Bible sequentially from front to back. Provides two 5 to 10 minute readings per day. These two readings can be used in several ways by

both individuals and families. Provides opportunities for coordination with a sermon series or a Bible study. Provides opportunities for in-depth study using a respected commentary.

The reading schedule is based on one that was developed by a Scottish minister, Robert M'Cheyne. Alt-hough Pastor M'Cheyne lived in the early 1800's and for only 30 years, his surviving works continue to have a great influence on the Christian church. He is perhaps best known for his deep concern that Chris-tians read their Bibles. The commentary that is available to accompany the program is For the Love of God, in two volumes, written by D.A.Carson, and available from Crossway Books. Look for weekly reading schedules in the bulletin, monthly schedules in the newsletter, and bookmark handouts available at church every four weeks. Tips and suggestions for using the reading schedule will be along with the bookmark handouts, and look for an announcement early next year of internet access to the reading schedule and a way for you to share your thoughts and comments on the readings with other participants.

God bless your

Bible reading time!

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in TWO YEARS!in TWO YEARS!

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A two year reading program with daily A two year reading program with daily

readings that cover the entire Bible in readings that cover the entire Bible in

two years.two years.

See PAGE 3 for reading schedule.See PAGE 3 for reading schedule.


United By The Word A two year reading program with daily readings that cover the entire Bible in two years.

DECEMBER 2011

New!

Week Church Calendar Date

Day of

Week Old Testament New Testament + Psalms

12/1/2011 Thursday 1 Chronicles 29 2 Peter 3

12/2/2011 Friday 2 Chronicles 1 1 John 1

12/3/2011 Saturday 2 Chronicles 2 1 John 2

49 12/4/2011 Sunday 2 Chronicles 3-4 1 John 3

12/5/2011 Monday 2 Chronicles 5:1-6:11 1 John 4

12/6/2011 Tuesday 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 1 John 5

Advent Worship 12/7/2011 Wednesday 2 Chronicles 7 2 John

12/8/2011 Thursday 2 Chronicles 8 3 John

12/9/2011 Friday 2 Chronicles 9 Jude

12/10/2011 Saturday 2 Chronicles 10 Revelations 1

50 12/11/2011 Sunday 2 Chronicles 11-12 Revelations 2

12/12/2011 Monday 2 Chronicles 13 Revelations 3

12/13/2011 Tuesday 2 Chronicles 14-15 Revelations 4

Advent Worship 12/14/2011 Wednesday 2 Chronicles 16 Revelations 5

12/15/2011 Thursday 2 Chronicles 17 Revelations 6

12/16/2011 Friday 2 Chronicles 18 Revelations 7

12/17/2011 Saturday 2 Chronicles 19-20 Revelations 8

51 12/18/2011 Sunday 2 Chronicles 21 Revelations 9

12/19/2011 Monday 2 Chronicles 22-23 Revelations 10

12/20/2011 Tuesday 2 Chronicles 24 Revelations 11

Advent Worship 12/21/2011 Wednesday 2 Chronicles 25 Revelations 12


12/23/2011 Friday 2 Chronicles 27-28 Revelations 14

Christmas Eve 12/24/2011 Saturday 2 Chronicles 29 Revelations 15

52 Christmas Day 12/25/2011 Sunday 2 Chronicles 30 Revelations 16

12/26/2011 Monday 2 Chronicles 31 Revelations 17

12/27/2011 Tuesday 2 Chronicles 32 Revelations 18

12/28/2011 Wednesday 2 Chronicles 33 Revelations 19


12/30/2011 Friday 2 Chronicles 35 Revelations 21

12/31/2011 Saturday 2 Chronicles 36 Revelations 22

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Member Update

DECEMBER 2011


Dolly Mentzel Membership Administrator

ADULT BAPTISM

Gloria Mahon

BAPTISM

Silas Andrew Hoerth

Kalob James Adolohson

Logan K. Range

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Melissa Meade (daughter Mya Courtois)

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Sally Mirkay

TRANSFERS IN

Susan Banks from Zion, St. Charles

Mark & Elizabeth Fexer & children Mark II, Trinity & Joshua from St. John’s, Arnold

Dan Kaestner from Resurrection

David & Myndi McArthur from Jefferson Hills

Jim Metteer from Holy Cross

David Moen & Children Elijah & Gabrielle

from Trinity, Wildwood

Bill & Jennifer Newcomb & son Koltin from Our Savior, Fenton

Linda, Karen & Kurt Otto from Reformation

Misti Shafer from Emmanuel, Maui, Hawaii

DEATH

Virgil Wilson

LASER TAG JR. Youth, SR. Youth and COLLEGE-AGE

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 10:00 PM

Thru

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 6:45 AM

For more information please see page 13 of this newsletter.

For future events please check the YOUTH BOARD.

SHAWN HECKSEL Director of Youth and Children’s ministry

Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year!


November 6, 2011, we welcomed these new families/individuals into our Abiding Savior faith family.

Meet our Newest Members…

Susan Banks Transfers from Zion Lu-theran, St. Charles. She has been attending for over 6 months. Susan has worked as a pre-school teacher and as a radiologic technologist. She is currently looking for employment.

Sally Mirkay Sally likes to shop at Schnucks and was look-ing for a closer church to attend. Sally works as a secretary. In her spare time she enjoys spend-ing time with her two grandchildren.

David Moen Pictured above with his children Elijah (who is the 4th grade here) and Gabrielle ( who is in 1st). Da-vid works the night shift for Schnuck’s. He has been visiting here on and off because of his chil-dren attending school here. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and watching the kids in their sports.

Bill & Jennifer Newcomb Transfers from Our Savior Lutheran Church. Pictured with them is their son, Koltin, who is in kindergarten here. Bill works as a laborer for highway construction. Jennifer works as a rural carrier for the United States Postal Service. They are looking forward to growing in their faith here. They enjoy sports together and are Rams and Cardinal fans.

Pastor Jason & Kara Hoerth Pictured above with Carter and Jack, they moved here in late June from PA. Pastor Jason is our new Associate Pas-tor. Carter is in the 7th grade here at Abiding Savior, and Jack is in Kindergarten. In September, they were blessed with the birth of their 3rd son, Silas. Kara is hoping to go back to work as a Registered Dietitian sometime in the new

Linda Otto Pictured here with her son Kurt and daughter Karen. She transfers to us from Salem. Linda is an ac-countant for Special School District. In her free time she enjoys camp-ing, floating, crocheting, cooking, and wildlife watching.

Kurt Otto Pictured above with his mom, Lin-da, and sister Karen. Kurt is a full time student working towards his college degree. He also works as a shift manager at Little Caesar’s and as a lifeguard at the Lodge.

Karen Otto Pictured above with her mom, Lin-da, and brother Kurt. Karen is a private swim lesson coordinator and outdoor pool manager at the Lodge in Des Peres.

Mark & Beth Fexer Pictured with children Mark II, Trinity, and Joshua; trans-fers to us from St. John’s Arnold. All three children are enrolled here this year. Mark’s job as an union electri-cian keeps him very busy. Beth is blessed to be home with the kids. The family enjoys soccer, movie nights, Nascar races, and just hanging out together.

Dan Kaestner Transfers to us from Resurrection. Dan works as a home improvement contractor & real estate agent. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing. He also volun-teers for Feed My People.

David & Myndi McArthur Transfer to us from Jefferson Hills. David handles all the maintenance and keeps the day to day opera-tions at all 3 McArthur bakeries. Myndi packs and inspects all cake orders. They have two grown, married kids and love spending time together, especially at a good family meal.

Misti Shafer Moved here this summer from Hawaii. Misti is our new 1st grade teacher. She has been busy with the transition and teach-ing all our 1st graders. Her family is spread across the U.S., but she enjoys spending time with them when she can.

Jim Metteer & Melissa Meade Pictured above with their son Mason. Melissa’s daughter, Mya, is in the 1st grade here (not pictured). Jim works as a retail manager for Save-a-lot. Melissa works as an office manager. They both stay very busy with work and family life.

Shawn & Jessi Hecksel Pictured with their two year, old son, Will, above. The Hecksel’s moved here in June from MN. Shawn has been called to be our new Director of Youth & Children’s Ministry. Jessi is currently working at a daycare as an infant teacher. In February they are expecting their 2nd son, Noah. After Noah is born, Jessi is looking forward to being home and doing in-home daycare.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES:

NEW LUTHERAN — ADULT INFORMATION CLASS

Start Dates: January 11, 2012 and April 18, 2012

TRANSFERRING OR NEW —ORIENTATION

Start dates: January 8, 2012 and April 15, 2012

FOR MORE FOR MORE

INFORMATION INFORMATION

PLEASE SEE PLEASE SEE

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NEWSLETTER.NEWSLETTER.



How often is anything offered to you for. . . FREE? Well, Jesus Christ did just that when he walked the earth. Because of his death and resurrection, we now have the free gifts of forgiveness and life eternal. We eternal

simply have to believe in Him. Want to learn more? Abiding Savior invites you to join our Faith family. . . for FREE! It’s a place you can learn more about Jesus, grow in your faith, and meet others seeking “To Know Christ To Make Him Known.” The steps for membership are easy.

Just sign up for the classes by calling

Julie Schmid at 314.894.9200

or via e-mail at [email protected].

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES:

New Lutheran? ADULT INFORMATION CLASS — This class is for those who are NEW

to the Lutheran Faith. Once completed, you will be confirmed

in the Lutheran Faith. Classes are Wednesday evenings,

taught by our Pastor David from 7-8pm and are 7 weeks in length.

Start Dates: January 11, 2012 and April 18, 2012

Transferring or New? ORIENTATION —

Everyone takes this class to learn about Abiding Savior. Classes are Sunday mornings

from 9:30-10:30am for 4 consecutive weeks.

Start dates: January 8, 2012 and April 15, 2012

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4355 Butler Hill

Road St. Louis, MO

63128

314.894.9200

For more information please

contact

Julie Schmid at 314.894.9200

or via e-mail at

jschmid@abiding saviorlutheran.org.

Early Childhood Ministry DECEMBER 2011 NEWS

Bev Gruenwald: Director


Mission Projects: In November, our students and their families shared boxes of cereal with Otis Woodard’s North St. Louis Outreach. In December we are collecting hats and mittens to share warmth and love with children in need. On December 9, the Pre-Kindergarten students will sing carols at Orchid Terrace.

Christmas cheer and a big thank-you to all who helped support the growth of our program by purchasing poinsettias. We hope they are a beautiful part of your holiday decorating at home and here at ASLC!

A lovely mural of Jesus with children has been painted in the Children’s Day Out room. We thank God for the talent and dedication of artist Kathy Evers. Kathy serves on our Children’s Day Out staff.

Abiding Savior Abiding Savior

is a is a

Great Place Great Place

to Grow!to Grow!

Enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year

is coming soon!, Starting in January, enrollments will be accepted for 2, 3, & 4 year-olds, Abiding Savior members have priority enrollment only until January 18. Watch your church mailbox or contact Bev Gruenwald, 314-892-4408 or

www.abidingsaviorlutheran.org for more information.

School-day length option for 2 year-olds: We are happy to continue the CDO Plus option for all students enrolled in our CDO clas-

ses. So, 2’s can now stay 8am-3:30pm for loving care and age-appropriate learning.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Our students will be sharing some of the Christmas songs we’re singing in school. We are also preparing a special video presentation of the 4 year-olds re-enactment of the Nativity. Please attend and be ready to welcome our many young families who will be attending Abiding Savior for the first time.

http://www.abidingsaviorlutheran.org

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ASLS Laura Montgomery: Principal

NEWS-DECEMBER 2011

This is a very real obstacle and one of the most common paren-tal concerns in choosing a pri-vate education. Christian schools cost money…. a lot of your hard-earned money. However, before we get too car-ried away with concerns re-garding financial barriers, we need to ask ourselves an im-portant question: Is God calling me to give my child a Christian education? Seek this answer through prayer. If so, then God will do for us what He does anytime He gives us a command. Deuteronomy 6 tells parents that, in all they do, they should provide a godly education. Christian schools exist to assist parents with this responsibility. God gives us the means to follow His will. He may give you a raise. He may show you how to cut a few corners. God has promised to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Chris-tian education almost always

involves sacrifice for families, but it is also an excellent invest-ment for your children. Take an honest and careful look at your finances. Can you make some adjustments to how you spend money? A few less con-venience store purchases? Bun-dling utility services? Only basic features on your phone? Remembering that all of your money is actually God’s money (He owns it and you are just the manager), pray to God to help you know if you are spending His money in a way that honors Him. Look to see if you are spending money on things that only bring you short-term pleas-ure rather than things of eternal value. Ask yourself; If you have placed less important things above the awesome God or-dained task of educating your children the way God wants you to rear them. Remember the words from Jesus in Mat-thew 6:33: “Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live right-eously, and he will give you every-thing you need.”

If you review your situation and simply can’t afford it, and you can’t make any changes to your personal budget/spending habits, pray that God will make a way. Abiding Sav-ior does offer financial aid to qualified applicants. Infor-mation is available from the school office and applications are due by April 1st. Please speak to Principal Montgomery if you have questions.

Adapted from

DiscoverChristianSchools.com

Frequently Asked Question:

What if We Can’t Afford Abiding Savior Lutheran School?

DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS

6 Christmas Store

19 Geography Bee 9:15 a.m.

20 Gr. K-2 Christmas Program, 7:00 p.m.

21 School Christmas: Chapel @ 8:30 a.m. Classroom Parties 11:45 a.m. dismissal

The school and office will be closed for Christmas break December 22- January 2.

Classes resume January 3, 2012.

We wish you a very blessed Christmas

and New Year!


JR. Youth,

SR. Youth

and

COLLEGE-AGE

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012

10:00 PM

Thru

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012

6:45 AM

LASER TAG

OVERNIGHT LOCK-IN Junior Youth, Senior Youth and College-Age

We have exclusive rights to the facility

We need adult chaperones – we guarantee you will have fun!

The Edge LASER TAG ARENA 701 South Belt / West Belleville, IL. 62220

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 - 10:00 PM Thru

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 - 6:45 AM

We made this during Christmas break so college students can join us!!!

$30.00 PAID RESERVATIONS – Checks please - made to ASLC

Please place in envelope in Shawn’s church mailbox BY TUESDAY, January 3, 2013

Register online@ laserlockin.eventbrite.com (Both youth and adults need to register)

Contact Shawn for more information @ 314.894.9703


Christmas Giving Tree 2011 benefiting:

Mission Gate With this year’s Giving Tree opportunity, we are again partnering with Mission Gate Prison Ministry out of Chesterfield, MO (636-391-8832; www.missiongateministry.org). This ministry seeks to bless children who desperately need to see and feel the love of Jesus Christ in their lives – the children of prison inmates and ex-offenders. Their Christmas program for children, the Mission Gate Christmas Angel Mission, is the specific program we are targeting through our giving.

Their Christmas ministry serves the children whose parents are incarcerated in MoDOC and Coun-ty jails. The children are invited to Christmas parties where volunteers hand out the gifts collected, share the love of Jesus Christ and the Gospel message, and have fellowship and fun with these precious ―little angels.‖

HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED AND HELP THIS MINISTRY?

The steps to complete are as follows:

1. Select and take a red (for boys) and/or green (for girls) angel ornament from the Giving Tree located in the church atrium (in the corner).

2. Please purchase a $15.00 gift for a boy and/or girl, for the age listed on the ornament.

The gender and age of each child is provided on each ornament.

3. Wrap the gift in Christmas wrapping paper.

4. Tape the angel ornament to the top of the wrapped gift.

5. Return the wrapped gift (with the angel ornament taped to it) to Abiding Savior Lutheran

Church by no later than Sunday, December 11, 2011. Place in the tote located under

the Giving Tree in the atrium (in the corner).

On Friday, Dec. 16, the gifts collected will be taken to Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, and they will be handed out to children on Saturday, Dec. 17

th and Monday, Dec. 19

th.

You can also volunteer to help with gift wrapping and other important tasks for the ministry’s Christmas parties. A flyer of information about the ministry and other volunteer opportunities can be found next to the Giving Tree in the church/school atrium.

GIFT SUGGESTIONS? Mission Gate recommends age-appropriate toys and books for the children, possibly clothes. For teenagers, they suggest gift cards, blankets for their beds, purses, etc.

PLEASE NOTE - if you purchase clothes, please indicate “Clothes” on the top of the wrapped gift you return.

Please prayerfully consider being a part of this wonderful opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with these innocent children who are living such

confused and strained lives.


Please RETURN

GIFTS to church no later

than Sunday,

December 11, 2011

GIFTS needed

by Sunday,

December 11,

2011

http://www.missiongateministry.org

DINNERS Mark your calendars to join your faith family for dinner

prior to our Wednesday Advent worship services.

MENU NOVEMBER 30TH

POTLUCK – soups / chili / stew / salads / dessert (See the sign up sheet in Atrium to bring a dish to share)

DECEMBER 7TH PREPARED MEAL – roasted chicken / potatoes / vegetable / dessert

(prepared by Chef Mike) (Please sign up if you will be joining us, so we know how many to plan for)

DECEMBER 14TH POTLUCK – casseroles / salads / dessert (See the sign up sheet in Atrium to bring a dish to share)

SIGN-UP SHEETS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATRIUM.

Please sign up to bring a dish to share for the potluck dinners

If you will be joining us for the meal prepared by Chef Mike, PLEASE SIGN UP so we know how many to plan for.

Let's all join together make the Christmas season full of fellowship

and worship as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for your continued support of Fellowship Ministry,

your faith family and your church.

Contact Elaine Daub if you have any questions (314) 293-9096.

DINNER SERVED BEGINNING

AT 5:45 pm

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January 12, at 7:00 pm Our Education Specialists will present information about the curriculum,

there will be a chance to ask questions and tour the school.

RSVP at

314-892-4408 4353 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 www.abidingsaviorlutheran.org

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Kindergarten Open House Begin your commitment to the quality of your child’s education with our K-8th Christian

Academic Program. At Abiding Savior Lutheran School we guide your children’s devel-

opment intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually providing them the skills they

need to be the Christian leaders of tomorrow.

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This trip will focus on drilling new water wells in Honduran villages— and partnering with local pastors to coordinate evangelistic witnessing in the villages.

The dates for this trip are Thursday, January 26 through Thursday, February 2, 2012.

The total cost of the trip per participant is $1,800.00.

The deadline for the trip application and participant $500.00 deposit is December 4, 2011.

The balance is due no later than January 1, 2012. (No refunds will be given after the final deadline date of January 1, 2012.)

Participants will need to secure a passport in which the expiration date is at least 6 months out.

Can’t go but want to support those who are going?

Your prayers are most definitely encouraged. In addition, monetary donations are definitely welcome.

Please place in the offering with a note (in the memo section if donating by check) that it is for the Honduras mission trip.

Interested in going? Want to financially support someone who is going?

Please contact Jenn McBurney (314-650-4381; [email protected])

or John Gates ([email protected]).

Heart for Honduras Mission Trip

Staff David McBurney—Lead Pastor

Jason Hoerth—Associate Pastor

Shawn Hecksel—Youth & Children

Ministries Director

Laura Montgomery—Principal

Bev Gruenwald—Early Childhood Director

& Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Christina Lashley—Church Secretary

Sue Robertson—School Secretary

Richard Groeneman—Business Manager

Julie Schmid—Volunteer Coordinator

Paul Brunette—Director of Music

John Jones—Property Sexton

Lori Trah—Preschool Teacher & Assistant

Colleen Schultz—Preschool Teacher

Laurie Beining—Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Joyce Daude—Pre-Kindergarten Assistant

Kathy Evers—Children’s Day Out

Debi Miller—Children’s Day Out

Sue Hutson—Children’s Day Out

Denise Reinsel—Children’s Day Out

Kim Clements—Kindergarten Teacher

Misti Shafer—1st Grade Teacher

Jean Sims—2nd Grade Teacher

Sarah Donnelly—3rd Grade Teacher

Brenda Doering—4th Grade Teacher

Gary Schaefer—5th Grade Teacher

Lynda Johnson—6th Grade Teacher

Scott Akerson—7th Grade Teacher

Janel Blevins—8th Grade Teacher

Lois Halter—Specialized Teacher

Christy Hageman—Music & Piano Teacher

Ellen Mezinis—Special Ed Teacher

Matthew Janssen—Band Linda McQueen—Physical Education

Sharon Wernig—Athletic Director

Tammy Allison—Teacher Assistant

Sherrie Neumeier—School Nurse

Susan Roberts—Director of Admissions

and Marketing

FIELDWORKERS

Josh Baumann (Margaret) —4th year Eric Longman (Donna) — 1st year

Church Officers Bob Kauffman—President

Chuck Palmer—Vice President

Ruth Mattson—Secretary

Don Fick—Treasurer

SAVE THE DATE:

December 3rd

YOU, the entire Abiding Savior congregation,

are invited to a baby shower to celebrate the upcoming arrival of

BABY HECKSEL,

the soon-to-be new addition to the Hecksel family: dad: Shawn (Abiding Savior’s new Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry)

mom: Jessi and big brother: Will (age 2)

DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011

TIME: 1:00 pm

LOCATION:Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

PLEASE RSVP by Monday , November 28, 2011 to

Julie Schmid (314-600-1218; [email protected])

or Jenn McBurney

(314-650-4381; [email protected])

The Hecksels are registered at Babies ’R Us or gift cards can be given for the day-to-day items they

need for their new little one!

Hosted by Kara Hoerth, Jenn McBurney and Julie Schmid


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13001 Tesson Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128

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