Reformation Celebrates 500 th Anniversary. The Reformation. ABIDING SAVIOR Lutheran Church and School OCTOBER 2017

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1 DLSFKJLASKDJF ABIDING SAVIOR Lutheran Church and School OCTOBER 2017 Day by Day Reformation Celebrates 500 th Anniversary At the end of the month, we will remember the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. On that day, Martin Luther stood up for the Gospel when he posted his 95 theses. All Protestant churches grew out of that event, and even the Roman Catholic church changed in response to those events. Reformation Day is not a commemoration of Luther, but a thanksgiving for the renewed proclamation that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone. That is worth celebrating. As we celebrate the Reformation this year, perhaps it would be good for us to ask the same question about this blessed event itself. What does the reformation mean for us? There are many answers that could be offered, but perhaps here are some we might think about: The reformation means we will never take the Grace of God for granted. With the Gospel at the center of the church s life we are in the business of forgiveness. Our gracious Lord died on the cross so that each believer in Jesus might rest assured that God has forgiven them all their sins and they are free to serve God without the constant cloud of guilt or shame hanging over us. The reformation means that we will be sure to extend to our neighbors the same Grace and Forgiveness we ourselves have received from God. We are loving and grateful people as individuals and as a community of faith. Our neighbors at home and church are thankful for our loving presence in their lives. The reformation means our faith in Jesus who was raised from the dead gives us hope in every situation and encounter of life. We know no lost causes or people; we rush in to help where others might run away and do so with hearts filled with thanksgiving for the opportunity. The Reformation means we will daily and sincerely ask ourselves What does this mean? as we go about our work, our play, our worship and our service in hopes that we miss no opportunity to share the love of God in Christ Jesus to everyone everywhere. The Reformation means that at the end of each day we humbly reflect on the successes and failures of the day and as we answer the question what does this mean? We once again repent of our sins and drink in the forgiveness, love and hope that is ours in the Gospel that the Reformation restored to its rightful place in the church. Your Servant in Christ, Pastor Tom The Reformation In celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Concordia Publishing house is making available a 250 page Hardback book. The sixteenth century was a cultural and historical earthquake, the after-shocks of which continue to be felt even now, 500 years later. The Reformation provides a richly illustrated and engagingly written overview of this amazing time of change and renewal in the Christian Church. In this beautifully designed coffee table-style book, you will learn about famous leaders and lesser-known players who took part in the complex chain of events that shook church and state to their very foundations. Pre-ordered books are available for $24.49 plus tax and shipping. Total cost will be around $30. We re taking preorders in the church office. Please contact Laura or Jennifer to reserve your copy. We have an abbreviated sample in the office if you would like to get an idea of what the book will look like. Communicating Christ s Love and Our Love for Him

2 AB IDI NG SAVIOR Lutheran Church and School El Toro Road Lake Forest, California Church 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 Donna Lucas, School Principal Yesi Naber, Admissions Director Kevin Smith, International Admissions Director Keigh Lee Horn, School Secretary Susan Fluegge, School Secretary Extended Care Deana Gonzales, Extended Care Director Preschool Staff Preschool 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. Preschool Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit us on our website at Portals of Prayer Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and Bible studies. Published quarterly, authors change each month. Pick up your copy of Portals of Prayer for October, November and December months located in the Narthex next to the mailboxes. Tai Chi Improve your confidence, strength and balance by joining us for Tai Chi, each Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. in the Music Room. Angus Day Bible Passage BIBLE PASSAGE Matthew 20:1-16. For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right. So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o clock, he did the same. And about five o clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, Why are you standing here idle all day? They said to him, Because no one has hired us. He said to them, You also go into the vineyard. When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first. When those hired about five o clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat. But he replied to one of them, Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first will be last. abidingsaviorlakeforest October Page 2 - Day by Day

3 Steve Leinhos, Ministry Consultant, Bethesda Lutheran Communities Please Carolyn Killion, or or Joni Terens, or to volunteer, provide financial donations or for more information. Sunday Morning Bible Study meets each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. in the Adult Ed Room. Come and spend some time in the Word of God with one of our pastors. Rock of Aging Wednesday Morning Bible Class Our Wednesday Morning Bible Class meets each Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. in the Adult Education Room. We would love to have you join us as we continue our study of the Book of Isaiah. All are welcome. Flu Shots Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Adult Ed Room and also on Sunday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Health Ministry/Bride s Room. The shots are free for all of those over the age of 8, except pregnant women and those with a cold or fever. DONATIONS & HELP REQUESTED for Meals & Blessings Fall Spirit / Table Top Trick-or- Treating Event Sunday, October 8th The Meals and Blessings Ministry (M&B) is a series of special events conducted four to five times a year. Each includes a seasonal-themed luncheon and fun activities while exchanging God's love and blessings with the residents and staff of Bethesda Lutheran Communities at no cost to the residents or their caregivers. Family, friends and guests are welcome. Set-up begins at 10:00 a.m., activities begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served at 12:20 p.m. followed by break-down and clean-up. M&B Volunteers and Support Opportunities: Tables and chairs setup/storage, Decorating, Kitchen Assistance, Craft Preparation, Activities Assistance, Meal Service, Financial donations or gifts in-kind. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed. The Fall Event will include Table Top Trick-or-Treating (candy including sugar free are needed), Pumpkin Decorating (art supplies & 12 pumpkins needed), food for the meal and drinks. All ages welcomed to help serve! Rock of Aging will resume on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. We serve a light dinner and then share about seniors that we visit. Come join us and see what we are about. Families are welcome. ASLC Seniors The ASLC Seniors will meet on Thursday, October 5, in the Adult Education room. We begin with coffee and conversation at 11:30 and enjoy a catered lunch at 12 noon. The cost is $9.00. Please call Vi Flu at for reservations. After lunch, Herb Geisler will lead us on a musical journey through Martin Luther s church music. Mr. Geisler is well known in organ and choral music circles here at ASLC and Concordia Irvine. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses on the church door in Wittenberg and starting the Protestant Reformation. We hope to have more programs on Luther during this 500th anniversary period. All seniors and their friends are welcome to this very special event. Day By Day - Page 3 - October 2017

4 The Blessing of the Animals Bring your dogs, cats, birds, hamsters or whatever you have to our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 8 th at 2:00 p.m. on the church patio. Your animal is such a blessing in your life. Bring them to church and let us bless them. For more information please call Lori Beniche at the church office at LWML Mites Mite Boxes are used to further God s kingdom through the mission grants. Its name comes from the lesson of the widow s mite. Mite Boxes are available in the Narthex by both entrances. Place your Mite Box in an obvious place so you can feed it. Return your filled Mite Box to the large box in the Narthex and exchange it for an empty box and start filling again! As we continue to support Mite Box projects, may God bless our efforts to spread the Gospel. ON SALE NOW! Reformation 500: An Evening of Word & Song Wednesday, November 1, :00 p.m. Segerstrom Concert Hall Costa Mesa, California Concordia s choirs, handbells, and orchestras join with musicians from area churches and schools in a 500- member music ensemble to lead festive hymns, choruses, and sacred music around the themes of Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Christ Alone. Concordia leaders will share what it means to be Always Reforming as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Tickets start at $ Contact Bil.Hood@cui.edu for any questions or more information. Tickets can be purchased online at: px?id=17027 Unity Service Sunday, October 29 will be the next Unity Service. We will have a pot luck luncheon immediately following the service. We will be celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month, which is the month of October. Guidelines for the potluck are: A-S bring a salad or casserole or vegetable. T-Z bring dessert. Remember these are guidelines only! If you have something you prefer to bring, bring it! If you forget, or are unable to bring something, come anyway. Remember the first pot luck (of sorts). Lots of folks came and only one boy brought fish and bread. With Jesus there, there were leftovers! Jesus will be there, so show up knowing there will be plenty of food for all. We will have note cards available to express thanks and memories with your pastors, or you may bring one along with you. It will be a fun day for food and fellowship so please make an effort to celebrate with us. Have you always wanted to do more? Thought about being an usher but not quite ready to commit? Want to be a part of building the Family Ministry on Saturday evenings without a longterm commitment? How about volunteering to help with the children s ministry on Saturday evening? Follow this link to see how how can help and sign up online today for one or more days. 0c48afaa2aa5fc1-saturday1 You can always try it out, and come back and sign up for more days if you find this is a ministry you would like to be a part of. Have ideas you want to share? Contact Shawna Newman (sneuman@abidingsavior.com) or Kyle Salesky (ksalesky@abiding savior.com). They are always happy to hear from you. October Page 4 - Day by Day

5 materials, films, and activity books for children. Nearly 2,500 people participated in the program and shared their personal information with staff for follow up. Mount Sinabung is one of the most active volcanoes on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. After 400 years of dormancy, the volcano erupted in August 2010 and has shown periods of increased activity since This once-bustling farming village that is ideally located on fertile slopes has now turned into an eerie ghost town. Tens of thousands of people abandoned their homes and belongings in these villages after authorities ordered mandatory evacuations to prevent further deaths. Following the most recent eruption this past spring, Lutheran Hour Ministries - Indonesia staff conducted a holistic program for victims in Berastagi, North Sumatera. These people have been living in tents in refugee camps for the past seven years and most can t go back to their homes to retrieve their belongings. Now, they can only rely on the kindness of the government, which sometimes is not able to give the appropriate attention that these refugees need. In partnership with a local team of doctors and medical workers who have hearts to serve people who are suffering, LHM reached out to children, adults, and the elderly in three different camps over three days. Eight doctors and three medical workers conducted medical exams and provided treatment while LHM staff members offered clean water, good health tips, and spiritual strengthening through a variety of resources such as Bible Correspondence Course Outreach programs like this have proven to be an effective way of demonstrating and telling people of the love of Christ, says Gunya Na Thalang, LHM s regional director for Asia. Most of these people are tired, frustrated, and generally disappointed with life. By offering a message of hope we can have a comprehensive impact in reaching both body and soul. Surely the same would be true in helping those suffering from the devastating effects of hurricanes Irma and Harvey. Change Their World Change Yours This Changes Everything We Need You! If you served in the military and have pictures both past and present, we would like to include them in a video we are planning for Veteran s Day. If your picture was in last year s video, there is no need to resubmit it. All new pictures need to be received by Sunday, October 22nd. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Beniche at , ext Wednesday Night Alive runs every Wednesday through November 15. Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for fellowship and spiritual growth. There is something for everyone! Available WNA activities: Preschool / Kindergarten group led by Mrs. Rivers in A107 (preschool extended care room) Grades 1/2 group led by Haley Babineau in C112 (jr kindergarten room) Grades 3/4 group led by Kyle Salesky in C110 (extended care room) Parenting class focusing on guarding your child s heart led by Pastor and Mrs. Lucas in the sanctuary Adult Bible study led by Ed Stelling Christianity, Cults & Religions in the Abiding Savior Bookstore (B115) Confirmation for 6th / 7th graders taught by Pastor Tom in the Adult Ed. Room Grades 5 and above may volunteer as helpers for the children s groups. Club 56 and JHM continue to meet on Wednesday nights after Wednesday Night Alive from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for snacks, games, and Bible study. Club 56 small groups are led by: 5th grade - JoAnn Taylor 6th grade - Haley Babineau JHM small groups are led by: 7th grade girls - Abby Lozano 7th grade boys - Kyle Salesky 8th grade - Samuel Fluegge Day By Day - Page 5 - October 2017

6 Elementary School Donna Lucas, School Principal Our school year has gotten off to a great start. We have 34 brand new students in our elementary school and are so thankful that they have joined our family. Our junior high service elective has already been hard at work in our community. They went to the Incredible Eddible Farm in Irvine and picked vegetables. This group is under the direction of Mr. Salesky and Mrs. Loranger. They and the students truly have hearts of sevice and our excelling in generosity. We continue to collect chapel offerings for our friends that have been affected by the hurricanes. Preschool Pam Howard Preschool Director As we enter the Fall season, we have lots of fun activities planned for October. In the middle of the month, the children will have their pictures taken on a pony and then take a pony ride. This is a tradition and the children look forward to it every year. We have Pumpkin carving with Dad/VIP at the end of October. In addition, we will have our Harvest Celebrations at the end of the month and the children are encouraged to wear orange these days. Happy Reformation Day!! If you are looking for a quality preschool, we still have openings for the school year. However, some of our classes are full or close to full, so please tell your family and friends. If you have any questions or would like a tour, contact Yesi Naber at x 2113 or ynaber@abidingsavior.com. Reminder, we have a referral program. For every family you refer and they register, you will receive a $100 gift card from our scrip program. Join us on Friday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. for our annual Family Fun Night. Bring your friends! It is time to celebrate Trunk or Treat at Abiding Savior this Halloween on Tuesday, October 31st. We would like you to decorate your car and pass out candy to eager trick-or-treaters. The event runs from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in our parking lot. Just bring your car and your candy and come fellowship with all of us. Sign up on the church patio during October so that we can save you a space. There will be food, fun and fellowship for everyone! What s with this getting older stuff? Our bodies change as we age. Come and join us for our Health Ministry s 1 st Thursday in October meeting to find out what happens to us and how we can make accommodations for the changes! We will meet on October 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Ed Room. October Page 6 - Day by Day

7 1 10:45a-New Member Class God is pure light, undimmed by darkness of any kind. John 1:5 O c t o b e r SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 6 6p-Family Fun Night 8 10:45a-New Member Class 12p-Meals and Blessings 2p-Blessing of the Animals 15 10:45a-New Member Class 9 9a-Large Print p-Rock of Aging 17 6p-Leadership Board Meeting 4 8:30a-ESL Class 9a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 6p-Confirmation 6p-Wednesday Night Alive! 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir 11 8:30a-ESL Class 9a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Ladies Guild 10:45a-Tai Chi 6p-Confirmation 6p-Wednesday Night Alive! 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir 18 8:30a-ESL Class 9a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 6p-Confirmation 6p-Wednesday Night Alive! 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir 5 10a-First Thursday Presentation 11:30a-ASLC Seniors 3p-Girl Scout Meeting 3:15p-Bells for Jesus 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice 12 11:30a-ASLC Seniors 3p-Girl Scout Meeting 3:15p-Bells for Jesus 6p-Elder s Meeting 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice 19 3:15p-Bells for Jesus 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice 7 9a-Altar Guild Prep a-Altar Guild Prep a-Great Giveaway 9a-Altar Guild Prep 22 10:45a-New Member Class 23 9a-Large Print :30a-ESL Class 9a-Senior Bible Study 10:45a-Tai Chi 6p-Confirmation 6p-Wednesday Night Alive! 7p-Youth Group 7:15p-Chapel Choir 26 3:15p-Bells for Jesus 7:30p-Abiding Praise Practice 27 7p-Club 56/JHM Lockin 28 9a-Altar Guild Prep 29 10a-Receive New Member p-Trunk or Treat S U N D A Y W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E Contemporary - Saturday 5:00 PM / Contemporary - Sunday 9:30 AM Communion Offered 2 nd and 4 th Weeks Traditional - Sunday 8:00 AM / Traditional - Sunday 10:45 AM Communion Offered 1 st and 3 rd Weeks Sunday School - Sunday 9:15 AM Praise and Nurture Sundays at 11:00 AM Bible Classes - Sunday 9:15 AM Day By Day - Page 7 - October 2017

8 Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School El Toro Road Lake Forest, CA Return Service Requested Time Dated Materials Saturday, October 21st from 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. The Holiday Boutique is coming! Please join us at our annual holiday boutique on Saturday, November 4 th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 5 th from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free Admission! Handmade crafts, jewelry, quilts and goodies are waiting for you. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Abiding Savior will be holding the 4th annual Great Giveaway in our church parking lot. We are looking for gently used items such as furniture or clothes or almost anything that you would like to donate that could find a home with someone else. We will in turn offer these items for free to all who attend the Great Giveaway. Contact Janice Trumbauer at krafter@cox.net to arrange for your items to be delivered. Help us provide our community with a FREE garage sale.