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A BIDING S AVIOR

Lutheran Church and School

NOVEMBER 2016

Thanksgiving and Entitlement It was one of those words that a person doesn’t hear every day. So, when I first heard it, the word resonated in my head. Entitlement. It was a noun when I first heard of it. It was used to describe what some folks seemed to expect to receive because of who they were or where they had come from. Those who expected to receive entitlements in their lives passionately loved the word. Those who believed that there should be no such thing as an entitlement despised the word. As the years moved on, I found out that the word was not just a noun it could also be used as a “verb” in sentences such as; “I am entitled to that raise!” As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it would be good for us to take a good look at ourselves and ask what do I feel entitled to? Do you feel entitled to the love and respect of people in your life? Do you feel entitled to special treatment from God? Do you expect that preferential treatment because of all the suffering you’ve done in your life? Do you feel entitled to an education, safety in your neighborhood and health care that someone else pays for? And while we are evaluating our “entitlement quotient,” let us remember the words of the Lutheran Hymnal that tells us that if we examine ourselves, we will see that we deserve (are entitled to) nothing but Sin and Death. Scripture tells us

Da y b y D ay that is what we deserve because of our behavior. However, the Scripture also says that Jesus came into our world to forgive our sins. Our forgiveness cost Him His life. None of us can stand before the throne of God and demand the forgiveness of sins, nor can we stand before Him and declare that we are good people. You see, good people don’t die. If you know you are capable of dying then put aside the notion of entitlement and pick up the notion of Thanksgiving. For Christians, Thanksgiving is a time to remember with Martin Luther that “we are all just beggars.” Any and everything we have is a gift, from the oxygen that gives us life, to the lungs that receive it and use it for our health. Once that truth permeates our minds and hearts, we are humbled and surprised. We are humbled that God sent His son to die for us and that He continues to open His hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing like you and me. We are surprised that God does look upon us with favor and gives us peace. Even our prayer life changes once we move beyond the notion of entitlements. Instead of praying mostly for ourselves, thankful people know that we are just fine, for we are in the hands of our Father, so our focus is on the rest of the world we have been sent to serve. So, in this month of Thanksgiving, let us count the number of times we talk like folks who think they are entitled to certain things, and call upon ourselves to assume the postures of humility and surprise, which lead us immediately to Thanksgiving. Come, you Thankful People, Come!

“For all the saints who from their labors rest.” - William How The first Sunday in November is always All Saints Sunday. On this day, we remember those who have gone before us. God places in human history men and women who have helped shaped the world, the church, our congregation, and us as individuals. God has blessed us richly with mentors and guides. Please take the time to reflect on those who had a hand in your growth, and pause to give thanks. On Sunday, November 6, let us take a few moments to give thanks for those whose shoulders we stand on. If they are still living, why don’t you make it a point to thank them personally.

Your Servant in Christ, Pastor Tom

Communicating Christ’s Love and Our Love for Him

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

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ABIDING SAVIOR Lutheran Church and School

23262 El Toro Road Lake Forest, California 92630 Church ....................949.830.1460 Church Staff Reverend Dr. Tom Rogers, Senior Pastor Reverend Glenn Lucas, Associate Pastor Kyle Salesky, Youth Director Chris Vick, IT Specialist Janet Calhoun, Church Secretary Robin DeLong-Hanrath, Office Manager Karen Galas, Accountant Laura Lyons and Jennifer Kranawetter, Admin Assistants to Pastors Lori Beniche, Director of Communications Linda Bo, Editor of “Day by Day” Church Officers Hank Hellfeld, President Steve Wichmann, Vice President Erika Volz, Secretary John Egley, Treasurer Lynnette Siler, Congregation Liaison School Staff School.....................................949.830.1461 Donna Lucas, School Principal Yesi Naber, Admissions Director Kevin Smith, International Admissions Director Keigh Lee Horn, School Secretary Susan Fluegge, School Secretary Extended Care .......................949.837.4289 Deana Gonzales, Extended Care Director Preschool Staff Preschool Center ...................949.837.4292 Pam Howard, Preschool Director Church Office Hours Monday through Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. School Office Hours Monday through Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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.

Sunday Morning Bible Study meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Adult Education Room. Come see what this study is all about. No long term commitment required, but guaranteed long term results.

Wednesday Morning Bible Class Our Wednesday morning Bible class meets every week at 9:30 a.m. in the Adult Ed room. We would love to have you join us then as we continue our study in the Book of Acts.

Prayer for Busy Women We meet each Thursday in the staff room from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. All women are invited whether from the church or school. It is great to take a time out from the busy and hectic daily routines. Jesus calls us to spend time with Him and fellowship with other believers. Our time together will be based on the book 10-Minute Time Outs for Busy Women by Grace Fox. Our time together is led by Donna Lucas.

Portals of Prayer A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published quarterly, authors change each month. Pick up your copy of Portals of Prayer for the October, November and December months located in the Narthex on the counters next to the mailboxes

Preschool Office Hours Monday through Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit us on our website at www.abidingsavior.com abidingsaviorlakeforest

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Day by Day

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

Music at ASLC Chris Rogers, Minister of Music VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE It is not too late to join one of our music groups here at Abiding Savior. 

Praises Ring is our adult handbell group. We meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Music Room 207. We have openings for new ringers if you would like to give it a try!

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Chapel Choir is for high school age and on up! We meet on Wednesdays in the Music Room 207 from 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Getting older does have some advantages. Many services are available to seniors to help us navigate the “golden years.” You are invited to a presentation by the OC Council on Aging on Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Education Room to learn more about them. Come early for the Senior Luncheon!

We are looking for volunteers for the VITA program. It’s an IRS program aimed at helping people with low-tomiddle incomes and the elderly. We are in need of greeters and tax preparers. VITA provides the training and all tax returns are simple forms. For more information, please contact Hank Hellfeld at [email protected] or Kyle Salesky at ksalesky@ abidingsavior.com.

ASLC Seniors

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Kids of the Kingdom Choir is for children in second grade and above. We meet in Music Room 207 on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. We start with snack at 3:00 p.m. at the lunch tables. All church and school kids are invited! Bells for Jesus is for our elementary aged children starting with the fourth grade. We meet every Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in Music room 207.

Please contact Chris Rogers at [email protected] for more information. Abiding Praise band and singers rehearse on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please contact Shawna Newman at [email protected] for more details.

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Have you ever wanted to travel to the Holy Land or were sorry you didn’t sign up for the Holy Land Trip in September with Pastor Tom & Chris? Now is your chance to hear all about it as Pastor Tom and Chris are going to present their adventures in the Holy Land at our ASLC Seniors luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 3rd! We meet in the Adult Education Room at 11:30 a.m. for coffee and fellowship followed by a catered lunch at noon. The cost of the lunch is $8.00 per person. Please call Vi Flum at 949.859.3512 for reservations.

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Abiding Savior will be honoring our Veteran’s during our Saturday and Sunday services November 12th and 13th. The service will feature a special video honoring our veterans and members currently serving.

Lutheran Hour LHM’s flagship ministry, The Lutheran Hour®, airs weekly on more than 1,600 radio stations and the American Forces Network. Listen to The Lutheran Hour® on Sundays: • 5:30 am on 98.3 FM KZLA • 8:00 am on 740 AM KBRT Lutheran Hour Ministries – your partner in His mission!

November 2016

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

Do you speak Spanish? Do you want to learn Spanish? We are looking for volunteers for English as a second language (ESL) classes here at Abiding Savior. This ministry will be a wonderful way to bless the community around Abiding Savior. It can also be an opportunity to learn or practice Spanish. We can use Spanish speakers and non-Spanish speakers. We are looking for:

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Help us get the word out into the community that Abiding Savior is here and welcoming. If you can help us write a few post cards a week welcoming new families into our neighborhood or helping with social media this group is for you! I am inviting you to attend an hour meeting on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the staff room, the room right next to the school office. At this meeting, you will hear about how you can be a part of getting the message out.

• Spanish speakers to teach • People to practice conversational English • Childcare providers The classes will be offered every Tuesday starting November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 619.752.4899 for more information.

Daylight Savings Time Begins Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.

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Blessing Lori Beniche Beginning Sunday, November 19th our Angel Tree will be in the narthex, just in time for Black Friday shopping. Please stop by and pick up a name of someone in our community and help make Christmas a little brighter. If shopping isn’t for you, feel free to donate gift cards or checks and we will do the shopping for you! .

Saturday, November 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Abiding Savior will be holding the 3rd annual Great Giveaway in our church parking lot. Please drop off your items to the storage bins located in the back upper parking lot. We welcome your donations. Please, be sure all equipment, appliances, etc. have all parts and are in working condition. Toys, books, jewelry and clothes are just some of the items needed. Also, if you can please help with this event, call Karen O’Brien at 949.768.6642 or email [email protected] or you can call Janice Trumbauer at 949.951.6250 or email at [email protected].

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Abiding Savior will be holding their 15th annual crèche exhibit before and after the Christmas concert on Sunday, December 18th in the Adult Education Room. If you have a nativity display that we may include in our crèche exhibit, we want to hear from you. New, old, large, small, from anywhere in the world, we want to include them all. Please call Lori Beniche at 949.830.1460 ext. 122 for more information.

Day by Day

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

Petal Pushers

Be carrying living examples of Gospel proclaimers in the appearances of former Speaker Dr. Dale Meyer, Speaker Emeritus Dr. Ken Klaus and Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, current Speaker of The Lutheran Hour;

Thanksgiving cards for the shut-ins. Our hostesses will be Ruth Werner and Sue Kenagy. Visitors are welcome!

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Salute the 100th anniversary of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League, which led the way to launching The Lutheran Hour in 1930; and

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LWML President Patti Ross will be a rider, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the LWML.

The Ladies Guild will hold their annual Christmas Luncheon at Freedom Village on December 2 at 12:00 p.m. Cost of the lunch is $22. For reservations see or contact Jeanne Grovom at 949.582.0746, or email jgrovom@ cox.net or Audrey Henry at 714.832. 8585, or email GrandmaAudrey @live.com. We will have carol singing, a skit and lots of fellowship. Everyone is invited!

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Recruiting Volunteers Last year, Lutheran Hour Ministries — the only Christian-themed entry among 37 received the Princess’ Award trophy for “Most Beautiful Float 35 Feet and Under.”

Over 5,000 Petal Pushers® are needed. Please sign up here: http://volunteer.petalpushers.org/

The 2017 Lutheran Hour Ministries Tournament of Roses Parade float is entitled “Celebrate Jesus!”

Volunteers need to be 13 years or older. Seniors well into the near nineties plus all types of groups participate each year. We pray that by God’s grace, this float will provide a powerful Christian witness and the message of hope in Jesus Christ to those who view it in person or through the media.

Ladies Guild Our float will: 

Commemorate our deep rooted Christian and Lutheran legacies;

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Portray Jesus as the Founder and Perfector of our faith;

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Recall a significant person: Dr. Martin Luther who took a major step of faith in the Reformation 500 years ago;

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LADIES GUILD CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

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.

The Ladies Guild’s November meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9, in the Adult Education Room at 12:00 p.m. We ask that you bring gloves and socks to give to the homeless. After our brown bag lunch, we will put the gloves and socks kits together. We will also prepare

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November 2016

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

Elementary

Way to use your God-given abilities to spell well!.

School Donna Lucas, School Principal

be heading to Palm Desert for the Lutheran Educators Conference. It should be exciting as we celebrate all of God’s grace and blessings He gives to our Lutheran schools and educators. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!!

Extended Care Champion Speller: Jameel Naber

Last month, Abiding Savior Lutheran School competed against eight other Lutheran schools in the Orange County Lutheran Schools Association Regional Spelling Bee competition at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine. Two students from the 4th and 5th grade classes along with two students from the 7th and 8th grade classes from each school that won their individual schools spelling bee were selected to compete in the Regional competition at Crean Lutheran High School. We are very proud of all of the students from Abiding Savior who participated! Sierra Plummer (7th Grade), Josh Meyer (8th Grade), Jameel Naber (5th Grade) and Jackson Paull (4th Grade). Abiding Savior Lutheran School took First & Second place in the Fourth and Fifth Grade competition. First Place Winner Jameel Naber (5th Grade) Second Place Winner Jackson Paull (4th Grade) The champion speller, Jameel Naber, received a $2,000 scholarship from Crean Lutheran High School.

November 2016

First Place 5th Grade: Jameel Naber Second Place 4th Grade: Jackson Paull

Preschool Pam Howard Preschool Director Our first two months of the school year have been very busy. We have met many new friends and are learning about God and His wonderful world. As we head into November, we will be learning about giving thanks for all we have. The All School Service Days will take place on Nov 16 and 17. We are collecting supplies for Operation Christmas Child. All donations are welcome. The weekend before Thanksgiving, the teachers will

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Thanksgiving vacation is right around the corner and we have the opportunity to offer day care on Monday, November 22nd through Wednesday, November 24th, 2016. We will have a Bounce House on Tuesday for some bouncing fun! The Extended School Care Program provides all students with a variety of recreational experiences with a small student/ leader ratio. Our activities, games, and crafts will be based on the Thanksgiving theme and will include a daily afternoon snack. The weekly rate is $135. We also have a daily fee of $45 and $55 on Tuesday for care from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If your family needs childcare during any or all of these days, please pick up a registration form in the school office (or download it from the extended care tab on the school website). You must return it to the school office by Friday, November 11th, 2016. It is imperative to turn this form in on time as we need to have a minimum number of students in order for camp to run. We will make a decision on Monday, November 14th, whether or not to have camp based on the need from the forms that have been turned in. The Extended Care Staff and I hope that your child will be enjoying their Thanksgiving vacation with us. Regardless, I pray that you and your family have an exciting and blessed holiday.

Day by Day

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

November 2016 SUNDAY

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All Saints Day Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar

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8:30a-Large Print Center 3:15p-Kids of the Kingdom Choir 7p-Praises Ring

9a-Large Print Center 9:30a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 6p-Confirmation 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir

9:45a-Health Ministry 11:30a-ASLC Seniors 3p-Brownie Meeting 3:15p-Bells for Jesus 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice

1:25p-Student Band 6p-Great Giveaway Setup

Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar

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8:30a-ESL Class 8:30a-Large Print Center 3:15p-Kids of the Kingdom Choir 6p-Rock of Aging 7p-Praises Ring

9:30a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 12p-Ladies Guild 3p-Daisy Scouts 6p-Confirmation 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir

3:15p-Bells for Jesus 6p-Elders Meeting 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice

Veteran’s Day Church and School offices closed

Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar

6a-Great Giveaway 9a-Altar Guild Prep

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Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar

9a-Large Print Center 12:25p-Student Band Special Monday

8:30a-ESL Class 8:30a-Large Print Center 3:15p-Kids of the Kingdom Choir 6p-Leadership Board Meeting 7p-Praises Ring

9:30a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 6p-Confirmation 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir

3p-Brownie Meeting 3:15p-Bells for Jesus 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice

12p-Creative Kids Play Dress Rehearsal 1:25p-Student Band 7p-Creative Kids Play Performance

Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar 9a-Altar Guild Prep

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8:30a-ESL Class 8:30-Large Print Center 11a-George Arnold Memorial Service 3:15p-Kids of the Kingdom Choir 7p-Praises Ring

9:30a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 7p-Thanksgiving Eve Service

Thanksgiving Day Church and school offices closed 10a-Thanksgiving Day Service

Church and school offices closed

Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break-No School or Pre-School — Possible Thanksgiving Vacation Camp

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Worship ScheduleSee chart at bottom of Calendar

9a-Large Print Center

8:30a-ESL Class 8:30a-Large Print Center 3:15-Kids of the Kingdom Choir 7p-Praises Ring

9:30a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 3p-Daisy Scouts 3:30p-Midweek Advent Service 6p-Confirmation 7p-Midweek Advent Service 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir

5p-High School Youth Group

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

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Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Communion Offered 2nd and 4th Weeks Communion Offered 1st and 3rd Weeks Praise and Nurture – Sundays at 11:00 AM

November 2016

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School 23262 El Toro Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 Return Service Requested Time Dated Materials