Living in God’s love, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
is a welcoming and caring family that nurtures
spiritual growth, shares our Christian faith, and
serves all creation.
July 2013
Issue
The VineBranch
75th Anniversary News 2
Twins Game 3
Endowment Fund 3
Blood Drive 3
Stewardship Corner 4
Mexico Trip News 4
Music Dept 5
Summer STRETCH 5
Outdoor Worship 5
Walk A Mile For CEAP 5
VBS 6
Kids Worship 6
Kid’s Road Rally 6
Youth Info 7
Camp Wapo 7
Relay for Life 8
Quilting 8
Sharing/Caring Hands 8
Praises of Thanksgiving 8
Financials 9
Things to Celebrate 9
Calendar 10
Advertisements 11
Inside this Issue: Pastor Lisa Richardson This summer the Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study is reading through
the Book of Acts in the New Testament. It is the exciting story of the begin-
ning of the early church of how the Gospel, the good news of Jesus was
beginning to be shared to all people. Acts 2:41-47 gives us a picture of
community life in the early church:
Those who welcomed the message were baptized. They devoted themselves to
the apostles teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Awe came upon everyone; because many wonders and signs were being done
by the apostles…They would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the
proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together
in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and gener-
ous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by
day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
It is a picture of the life we are called to in our community of faith here in Abiding Savior as
well. First of all we are a community of believers living out our Baptism. God calls from our
old ways to the new way of the kingdom of God. Each day we live in repentance and
forgiveness as children of God. We are called to be a community caring and sharing
fellowship. We are a community who cares for each other and for others following Jesus’
example. This happens in so many ways here at Abiding Savior. One of the strong gifts of
our congregation is hospitality and welcoming. We share in community and fellowship as
we share meals together, pray for one another, send cards, phone calls, bringing food in
time of need, care for one another and sharing life together in joys and sorrows and all that
life brings. We are a learning and worshipping community. As in the early church, it is a joy to
worship together, pray together, praise God, and share the Lord’s Supper. This is at the
heart of all we do together. We come to learn and grow in our faith. We bring our children
to learn and know how much God loves each one.
We are also a witnessing, serving, community, living out our mission to love God and love
God’s people. Are there new neighbors moving into your neighborhood this summer? Are
there people you know who have been searching for a church home? A simple and natural
way to share your faith would be to tell others about the ministries of Abiding Savior and
invite a neighbor, friend or family member to church with you. We will be participating in the
Mounds view parade on Saturday August 17th to invite people from the neighborhood and
let them know we are here in the community. The snack pack ministry program at Pinewood
Elementary made a difference in 41 children lives each week as over 622 snack packs were
given out to children in need. There are over 100 neighborhood children that have a safe
place to spend the summer and be feed through the partnership with of Community Part-
ners with Youth. The adults and youth traveling to Acuna, Mexico are busy raising funds for
the mission trip to build two houses for families in need.
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75th Anniversary News 2
Old, or Historical Photos Needed The 75th Anniversary Planning Committee is seeking any old, historical
photographs that you may have of past events that were held at either
the old church building (Spring Lake Park Lutheran Church) or at the
"new" church building now known as Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.
If you have any photographs that you would be willing to share, please
be sure to clearly mark them with this information:
*what the event was,
*who is in the photo
*when the photo was taken
Be sure to include your full name and phone number on the back of
the photo. We will make a copy of your photo if you wish to have the
original returned to you.
We hope to be able to use all submitted photos in various ways for the
celebration. Please leave your photos in the basket in the office marked
"Anniversary Photos.” If you have any questions or concerns, please con-
tact Maxine Smedshammer. Thank you!
New Church Directory
A new directory is one of the many
things that we will doing for our 75th
Anniversary.
Life Touch will be scheduling photo
sessions August 27th—29th and
September 3rd-7th. Please mark your
calendars with these dates. More infor-
mation will follow in the coming weeks
and months.
DO YOU KNOW???
SAVE THESE
DATES
August 27-29 - Directory Photos
September 3-7 - Directory Photos
September 8 - Kick-off and brunch
October 22 - Bishop Rogness
We’ve receive many recipes.
Thank you to all who submitted
some.
They are now going to the printer. We will
have them ready to purchase this fall.
Watch for updates.
Cookbook Update
We are currently taking bids for our new carpeting which is sched-
uled to be installed beginning August 12. I say scheduled because
we need to be sure we have the funds to pay for the carpeting plus
make our tithing gift to ministry beyond the walls of our church. We
have two more months to try to secure the necessary funding.
Please continue to keep your pledges up to date and consider mak-
ing some of your pledged gifts early as we prepare for the August
install. Thank you!!
Capital Campaign Update
The first meeting of what would become today’s Abiding Savior
Lutheran Church began in the living room of the Gordon Larson home
at the corner of Groveland Road and Hwy 10. It was Palm Sunday,
April 3, 1938. Eight families brought their children to the Larson home
where they held their first Sunday School.
The group of believers was led by Pastor Kristopher Hagen from
Columbia Heights. The Sunday School continued and within just a few
weeks, the ladies decided to start a Ladies Aid. They began meeting
at the G.P Welk home and eleven ladies became charter members of
the Ladies Guild in May of 1938.As summer came, the temperatures
made it hard to be comfortable inside the Larson home for the grow-
ing congregation. That was when they moved worship services out-
side under the trees until the fall when cooler weather made the
crowded inside space bearable.
In the fall of 1939, plans were made to build a community room onto
the Larson home. The first service was held in the new space on
December 4, Building the Community Room addition to the Larson
home, fall, 1939. Building the Community Room addition to the Larson home, fall, 1939.
Happenings Abiding Savior 3
Women’s Bible Study
Every Thursday morning, just before 10:00 am, you
can hear women of all ages coming down the hall
toward the Coffee House to meet for a special hour
of singing together, praying for others, caring for one
another, hearing God’s Word, sharing fellowship and
delicious home-made treats. We are beginning the
study of the Book of Acts.
It’s a wonderful time and you are invited and
welcomed to come! The Bible Study continues
through the summer months.
Giving to the Mission
Endowment Fund of
Abiding Savior
Lutheran Church is
Simple and Joyful!
When you make or revise your Will or Trust or review
your life insurance contracts or retirement funds,
please consider Abiding Savior as one of your
beneficiaries using the following language:
I bequeath ___ % (or $ ___ ) of my estate to
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church located at
8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, MN,
designated for the Mission Endowment Fund of
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.
A new ministry that just began is the “Garden of Grace” in
our church yard. Thirty cubic yards of dirt was hauled in, the
grass was tilled into a garden, raised beds were built and
seeds were planted. A miracle is happening as these seeds
are beginning to grow into produce to be given to the Food
Shelf for neighbors in our community who are hungry. The
seeds have already started to sprout! We have zucchini,
broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, onions, cucumbers, green
beans, pumpkins, squash and African greens. And it is
hoped that the garden will produce over 500 lbs. of food.
That is the way of God, always at work bringing new life,
new hope, new joy, taking us away from ourselves to care
about others. This is the way of God working in us through
the Holy Spirit ,bringing joy into our lives by gathering us to-
gether to be nurtured in faith by God’s Word and sent out to
bear much fruit by serving our neighbor in love.
Dear friends in Christ, may we continue to be like that early
church we are studying about in the book of Acts. May we
say with our words and with our lives as those early Chris-
tians: “We cannot keep from speaking about what we have
seen and heard.” Acts: 2:20
Go out with joy and be led forth in peace,
Pastor Lisa
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Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 23, 1:30-6:30 pm
Enhance your LIFE by giving LIFE to another.
Sign-up in the office if you would like to donate
blood, or help with the drive.
Twins Game Mark your 2013 calendars now for the
Lutheran Night at the Twins
Tuesday, August 13th
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians
We have reserved 150 seats in the “overlook section”.
The same place we sat last year. They are wonderful
seats and we have reserved the whole section.
The church tail-gating party starts at 4:30 until we
board the buses to the game by 5:45pm.
Cost is $30 for ticket, bus, supper at church and snacks
at the game. You can start paying for your tickets any
time.
Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!
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Stewardship Corner
with Pastor Ryan
Stewardship is what you do with
what God entrusts to you. You
see, in reality, everything belongs
to God and God just lets us use
what is God’s while we are here
on earth. This includes our cars
and houses, everything we call
our own, even those we love and
those who love us. We are not
owners of our possessions, we are
stewards. Stewards do not own
things, they take care of what is
the owners.
If we believe that everything be-
longs to God and we are called
to be good stewards of what God
has entrusted to us, it begs the
question how are we doing at be-
ing stewards? Is what we are do-
ing with our time and talents what
God would want us to do? Are
we volunteering and working to
make the world a better place for
others, not just ourselves?
And what about with our financial
resources? Are we sharing with
others as God asks helping to
meet the needs of those who do
not have enough? Or are we
keeping our resources for our-
selves and our family not sharing
with others? Generosity is a mat-
ter of faith. Faith is something first
between us as individuals and
God, and secondly between us
and our neighbors (faith in ac-
tion). We are called to live gener-
ous lives giving from our abun-
dance to further the work of God
and to meet the needs of all of
God’s children. We are called to
be good stewards.
MEXICO MISSION
TRIP FUNDRAISER
Mexican Dinner and Silent Auction
Wednesday, July 10 at 5:30 pm
Tickets: $10 - Adults
$5 - Children (5-12 years)
Free - (Children under 5)
Purchase Stock in our mission trip
$25 stock gift
includes a free ticket to the July 10 Mexican Dinner and a corre-
spondence from a mission trip participant.
$50 stock gift
includes two tickets to the July 10 Mexican Dinner, a correspond-
ence from a mission trip participant, and a framed picture of the
group.
$100 stock gift
includes two tickets to the July 10 Mexican Dinner, a correspond-
ence from a mission trip participant, a framed picture of the
group, and a photo CD of the trip.
The summer mission trip to Acuña, Mexico, leaves on July 28. They ask
for your prayers as they travel and work to build two houses in Mexico
for families that otherwise would not have a place to live. The group
thanks you for your support in helping to raise the funds necessary for
the materials to build the houses. There is still a limited amount of room
on the trip. Talk to Pastor Ryan if you are interested!
Mexico Mission Trip Update
ASLC Congregation,
On behalf of the entire group going on the mission trip, I would
like to thank all of you for your generosity and support as we
have been fundraising for materials to build 2 homes in Acuna,
Mexico! This trip is being made possible due largely in part to all
of you and we cannot wait to help our neighbors in need!
Greatly Appreciated, Andy
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Notes from the Music Department July 4th and 5th
Please note that the church office will be closed for
the 4th of July weekend on both July 4th and 5th!
The office will reopen on Monday morning, July 8th at
8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Please have a safe and happy long weekend!
I want to invite YOU to join us in singing in our
Summer Choir this summer. Simply show up
at 8:15, before the Sunday morning services,
on July 21 and/or August 25. We will practice an an-
them together (nothing too complicated!) and share
it during the 9:00 worship service. This is a fun, low-
key opportunity for anyone – any age, individuals or
families - who has ever thought about singing in
choir. You can come for either one or both of the
Sundays.
We would love to have you sing with us!
Gary Peterson
Outdoor Worship– July 14 Coat Drive Collection
The Social Concerns Network (of local
churches) will sponsor its 16th annual
coat give-away in October. If you are
cleaning closets or checking out garage sales,
please consider picking up winter coats in good con-
dition, especially children’s sizes. Boots, snow pants,
mittens, and new hats are also needed. Bring them
to the Social Concerns trunk at church anytime be-
tween now and October. Last year, Abiding Savior
contributed 140 of the 1,103 coats collected, helping
surpass the goal of 1,000. Thank you for thinking of
your neighbors in need!
On Sunday, July 14, we will be outside for
worship at 9:00 and 11:00 (weather permit-
ting) and there will be an ice cream social
between services that day.
Come early or stay late for this fun time of
summer fellowship under the big oaks in our
church yard!
Walk A Mile For Our Neighbors
Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual
Walk A Mile for Our Neighbors
Sunday, August 4
at Silverwood Park.
Abiding Savior has contributed $500 to the challenge
grant so walkers do not need to collect pledges. Just
come and walk with members of other area churches
and you’ll help CEAP prevent homelessness and the
Community Support Center get people in need
connected with the service available to help. Cash
donations are gladly accepted, as the need is great.
Last year over $7,000 was raised by 500 walkers.
Put on your walking shoes and join us!
Summer: Time to S-T-R-E-T-C-H?
The ELCA has a “Live Well” online resource named
the “Go! Challenge” for adults and children. How
many times do we just coast along vowing to some
day get more serious about eating better, increasing
our physical activity, or nurturing our relationships with
friends, family, and God? This challenge helps peo-
ple take stock of their current habits, identify a
“stretch” goal, and track your activity for four weeks.
Maybe this summer is this time for you to focus on one
goal whether it is starting the day with a healthy
breakfast, reconnecting with a friend, or incorporat-
ing a daily walk into your routine. Sometimes the big
picture is too overwhelming. That’s what I like about
this program. Focus on one healthy change you can
make in your life. No matter how small it seems it is a
step in the right direction.
I have “Go! Challenge” tracking forms for adults and
children. You could even do something as a family
this summer. I have a lot of resources/ideas to get
you started. Let me know how I can support you.
Cheryl Bornhorst RN, Faith Community Nurse
Children’s, Youth and Family Ministry 6
This summer, children are invited to join Patty during
the sermon time for kid-friendly stories and activities
during our 11:00 service each Sunday, as well as
during the 9:00 service on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays
of each month.
2nd – 5th Grade Ministry
Lunch Bunch: Sunday, July 21, noon-2:00 Have you ever made pasta from scratch - not from a
box? Here’s your chance. Stay after church (or come
back, if you came to the early service ) to make and
eat lunch with your friends. Depending on the weather,
we’ll have a few outdoor or indoor games afterward.
Suggested donation is $2/child.
Please sign up on the Children’s Ministry bulletin board
or contact Patty. Parents interested in helping with
supervision, please sign up, too.
VBS 2013: Mark your calendars for August 5-9, 9:00-noon, and get ready to pray, learn about prayer,
pray, sing about prayer, pray, think about prayer,
pray, talk about prayer – we’re going to the HOP
(Heart of Prayer)
Kids (3 years old and potty-trained through those
about to enter 6th grade) and volunteers, here’s your
chance to experience a week of faith, fun and
friends. We are again welcoming Cross of Glory
Lutheran Church in Mounds View and Atonement
Lutheran Church in New Brighton as partners in our
Vacation Bible School program. In addition, we are
hoping to reach out and fill community needs by
offering the program free of charge this year,
although donations are accepted and appreciated.
PLEASE HELP VBS HAPPEN: A sign-up center for volunteers is posted in the narthex, or you may contact Patty. Guide, supervise,
assist and enjoy the children as they move through
their morning.
If you are unavailable to help that week, consider
donating or loaning supplies listed on the display
board next to the volunteer sign-up. Cash dona-
tions to help support this free program can also be made in the church office.
Kids’ Road Rally:
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30-7:00 Bring your bikes, trikes, skates, scooters or Big Wheels and take a test drive on a course set up in the parking lot. Remember your helmets!
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move the fun indoors. Ice cream (cones, floats) will be served.
Suggested donation: $1/person; maximum $5/family
Family Ministry
Summer Family Nights: Each month this
summer we will be offering a time for families
to gather for a meal, short, simple and fun large-group
activity facilitated by Patty, followed by family time,
with materials for suggested self-guided family activities
and discussions provided. Rather than being a big
event, this is a perfect opportunity to take a “time-out”
from busy summer schedules and get in touch with oth-
er family members in a relaxed and meaningful way.
Everyone is welcome. You are a family whether you are
young, old, a couple or single; whether you are parents,
grandparents, or without children. Take time to connect
in Christ, whatever your family situation.
6:00-7:30: Tuesday, July 23
Thursday, August 22
Please contact Patty if you have questions.
Children’s, Youth and Family Ministry
A Note From Andy
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Hello Youth and Families,
Ordinary People!
Extraordinary God!
Abiding Savior will be going to Wapo: July 12-14 (Seeds, 2nd and 3rd graders)
July 14-19 (4th-9th graders)
We have 20 kids signed up from church as of this
printing.
Pray for these children:
Martin, Matthew, Elizabeth, Griffin, Mack, Sophie,
Jaclyn, Michael, Ryan, Emily, Casi, Dani, Helen,
Alyssa, Landon, Abbey, Jill, Liia, Allison, Tyler
CAMP WAPO SUMMER MIDDLE SCHOOL SLAM
Ready for some fun Middle School students!
Wednesdays, now through August 28th we will meet at
Abiding Savior from 6:30—8:00 p.m. for fun. Some of
the things you will participate in are sports, bonfires in
our back yard, movies, games, hanging out at the
beach and Bible studies all summer long.
July 3rd, we will be celebrate
Independence Day 1 day early!
Come and light off some sparklers.
Thanks, Brad
Mills
Thank you to all who have been helping with our Mission Trip. From the Rummage Sale, Flowers Sales,
Stocks, Dinner, Auction Items, Donations, etc. We couldn’t make this trip without all of your help.
Thanks to all who helped on June 5th as we made some wall hangings to bring for the new houses in
Mexico.
The dates are yet to be announced, but keep your eyes and ears open for our cabin over night in July
and camping trip and Valley Fair in August!
Blessings, Andy
Every year Abiding Savior helps our kids
go to camp. If you would like to help
these campers with their camp expenses,
please donate to ASLC Campership. The
cost for camp is $395/week. Any amount
would be greatly appreciated.
Middle School BIG DEAL TRIP!
August 23-25th, 2013 Middle School Youth
Camping Trip @ St. Croix State Park
We will be canoeing, camping, swimming, fishing,
roasting marshmallows and creating life-long memo-
ries this weekend! High School Youth welcome to join
us as Jr. Leaders. More Info to come but make sure to
get this on the calendar!
Cost is $40 per student. Only 25 spots available, so
please reserve your spot with a $40 check made out
to Abiding Savior, first come first served.
Questions contact Brad Mills at
612-242-7250
http://mail.abidingsavior.org/edgedesk/cgi-bin/tel:612.242.7250
ASLC Quilters
No experience needed! If you—
have hands you are qualified. The
“regular” quilters could use your
help. There are about 15 older
women who are looking for some
fresh hands to help on quilting days. There are many
different jobs that go into making the quilts: tying on
the yarn ties, pinning the edges, and finally sewing the
pieces together. Besides making the quilts, we each
bring a bag lunch to have after we quilt.
We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 9:00 -
1:00-ish. The next time is Tuesday, July 16th. This is such
a great ministry we have here at Abiding Savior. We
would love to have you join us. Bring a friend, too.
If you have any questions, please call
Gretchen Hanson at 763-784-5181.
I would like to thank everyone who participated in
helping at the sale. Thank you Fern Fischer for doing
all the purchasing and operating of the coffee shop.
Special thanks to all who helped set up the sale as
that is the hardest part. We had boxes, bags and suit-
cases full of stuff and who knew where to put it all. As
of the writing of this report we have raised over $3,2000
from the rummage sale. I understand this is the most
we’ve ever made at a rummage sale. But, we are not
done yet. June 27, 28, 29 Doris Wilson will continue on
with the sale in Luck, WI at her farm. I pray for good
weather for her as it may be outside. A special thanks
to Doris for continuing the sale at her home and to
Gloria Peterson who will be at Doris’ side to help her.
God’s blessings to all of you, Gean Meyers
Dear Scholarship Committee, friends and family of
Abiding Savior:
I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for
having been chosen for the Abiding Savior Holmberg
Memorial Scholarship. I feel blessed to have the sup-
port of my parents and the congregation as I continue
my education. - Nicholus Colombo
Thank you to all who took the time to fill out the surveys
on the Library and Forums. You remarks and sugges-
tions are very much appreciated and will guide us as
we proceed with planning.
- Adult Education Committee
Thank you for all your prayers, cards, calls and visits. I
am so blessed to have such caring and loving friends
at Abiding Savior.
God’s Blessings, Ellen Simonson
Thank you for letting LEAFS use your wonderful facilities
for our spring LEAFS series. - Vynnette Perkins
Thank you, Thank you Gloria Peterson for bringing in
your sewing machine and mending all the choir robes.
We really appreciated the time you’ve taken to do
this. Blessings to you, Ageless Voices
Thank you for inviting us to sing at Abiding Savior
Church. We had a great time and hope you enjoyed
it too. Thank you also for the great luncheon you pro-
vided and served all of us. Our fellowship with your
people was wonderful and so much fun!
Plymouth Rocker, Ethel Mae Hallberg
Sharing and Caring Hands
Our next opportunity to help serve the
evening meal at Sharing and Caring Hands
is Thursday, July 18th. Please meet at ASLC
at 2:45 pm (you don’t need to drive) and
arrive back by 5:30 or sooner.
It is a blessing to serve God’s children.
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Relay For Life - 100th Anniversary
RELAY FOR LIFE is celebrating their 100th
Anniversary! Isn’t this Great?! This years
Relay is planned bigger and better. Help
us celebrate and fight cancer!
There will be a table in the narthex June 23, 30 and
July 7 for anyone to make donations and buy luminar-
ia bags. Mark July 12 on your calendars and join us at
the Blaine High School track field. Birthday cake for
everyone.
We are participating in this Relay in memory of our
friend Jeanette Makynen plus Relay for Life’s 100th
Birthday. Jeanette was our chairperson for Relays for
many years, she was also the leader for our Cancer
Support Group.
Let’s make this the largest turn out for “Abiding Lights”
at Blaine field. Any questions call Allen or Ellen at 763-
785-0103.
Praises of Thanksgiving
Monthly Financial Highlights
April 2013 Monthly YTD
Current Gifts and
Giving
31,506 179,926
Festival Giving 695 18,180
Subtotal 32,201 198,106
Other Income 4,208 26,726
Total Income 36,409 224,832
Total Expenses 48,979 245,698
Net Income Over
Expense
(12,570) (20,866)
Benevolences
Paid 2,697 9,434
VineBranch The VineBranch is published monthly by the staff
of Abiding Savior. Members are encouraged to
submit story ideas, articles and comments to the
office.
Materials must be received by Friday, July 12th
for the August issue.
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Things to Celebrate These are some of the awesome things we celebrated
at Abiding Savior in June. This is such a wonderful
place to hear God’s word and to live out Jesus’ minis-
try in our church, community and in our world.
Men’s Fishing Trip - Fish, Fellowship and Fun.
Fabulous Rummage Sale Fundraiser.
Lots of Youth enjoying our building for CPY.
Teeing up for Youth—CPY Event at Brightwood.
Finally doing the Spring Clean-up. Our yard looks
great!
A nice night for the Cancer Support Bonfire and
Dinner.
Delivering for Meals on Wheels.
Middle School Slam Events with Brad.
Patty having Pizza and Paint Event with our youth.
Bus full of people to see “Geriatrical Theatrical” at
the Plymouth Playhouse.
Births
Brad and Karen Mills had the birth of the
daughter Helena Lea on May 23.
Dustin and Sarah Privette daughter Elizabeth Nicole
was born on June 6.
Congratulations and blessings to the new parents.
Baptisms
6/2/13 Vincent Wolfe Hemenway, - son of Matthew
and Bridget Hemenway
6/16/13 Ella Sandra Vinge, daughter of Per and Wendy
Vinge
6/18/13 Colsen Allen Reeve, son of Nick and Katie
May God bless these little ones and their our families!
Weddings
Brianna Moe and Joshua Duflo were married on June 2.
Andy Pothen and Bethany Anderson were married on
June 15.
May God bless these couples in their
new lives together.
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Join us for Worship! Every Sunday Morning at 9:00 and 11:00 am
Upcoming Events in July… July 4—Fourth of July - Office Closed Today
July 5—Office Closed Today
July 10—Mission Trip Mexican Dinner and Silent Auction
July 11—Relay for Life - Blaine
July 12-14—Seeds at Wapo
July 14—Outside Service
July 14-19—Grades 4-9 at Wapo
July 17—Family Ministry Kids’ Road Rally
July 21—2nd-5th Grade Pasta Activity
July 23—Blood Drivv
July 28—Depart for the Mexico Mission Trip
Coming Events in August…
August 4—Return from Mission Trip
August 5-9—Vacation Bible School
August 11– One Service and Picnic
August 17—MV Festival in the Park
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PAID TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO. 4987
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 8211 Red Oak Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112-5929
Phone: 763-784-5120
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.abidingsavior.org
Ryan Brodin, Senior Pastor
Lisa Richardson, Associate Pastor
Andy Pothen, Director of High School Ministries
Bradley Mills, Director of Middle School Ministries
Patty Mesenbring, Director of Children’s Ministries
Gary Peterson, Senior Choir Director
Craig Mesenbring, Brass Director
Lisa Schlotterback, Children’s Choir Director
Paul Weller, Bell Choir Director
Janelle Anderson, Organist
Sara Quarberg, Contemporary Worship Leader
Marilyn Quarberg, Worship Coordinator
Cheryl Bornhorst, Parish Nurse
Verlinda Plath, Office Manager
Trisha Bourassa, Office Assistant
Denise Lewandowski, Preschool Director
Ken Hill, Custodian
Pastors & Staff
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
When moving, changing addresses and/
or phone, please notify the church office.
July VineBranch Newsletter (monthly)
Volume 13 Number 7 Date 2013
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