Weekly Email Newsletter

We’re excited to share all the latest happenings at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School! From upcoming events and ministry opportunities to highlights from our church family, there’s something to connect us all.

For more details and resources, be sure to visit our website: www.abidingsavior.info
Check out all of the upcoming happenings below!

 

Saturday, Mar 7:

  • Meals of Hope 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday, Mar 8:

Sunday Divine Service 8:30 & 11:00

Abiding Savior Livestream

  • Bulletin Attached Below

Monday, Mar 9:

  • No Scheduled Church Events 

Tuesday, Mar 10:

  • Young at Heart 10:00 AM

Wednesday, Mar 11:

  • Preschool Chapel 9:30 AM
  • Lenten Services 12:15 & 7:00 PM
  • Soup Supppers 5:45 PM
  • Music Ministry
    • Praise Team Practice 5:00 PM
    • Choir Pracrice 6:00 PM

Thursday, Mar 12:

  • Card Group 12:00 PM

Friday, Mar 13:

  • No Scheduled Church Events  

Saturday, Mar 14:

  • No Scheduled Church Events  

A Message From The Preschool

As our heavenly Father loves us, we will be celebrating our earthly dads with Donuts for Dads on Tuesday-Friday, March 10-13. Dads are A-Glazing!

 

The 28th Annual Pasta for a Purpose (aka Pie Supper) is Thursday, April 16th from 5:00-7:00 PM. We are hosting a spaghetti dinner and the best desserts in town. We will be having a silent auction with items and themed baskets and a live auction with the most amazing desserts made by our very own Abiding Savior parents, teachers, and congregational members. The funds raised this year will go towards playground needs and preschool curriculum needs. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. Your purchases may be paid for by cash, check, or credit card. Please note that if you pay by credit card there will be a 3.75% convenience fee added to your total purchase. We hope to see you there!

 

We have 163 children enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year with spots still available. Please tell others about our fantastic faith-based learning environment for young children.

 

Creation Crossroads Summer Camp 2026 registration has opened. This summer (June 8-July 31), we’re embarking on a journey through the wonders of God’s world. Each week, our campers will dive into a new day of creation and a timeless Bible story, all while enjoying a perfect mix of playful discovery and school-readiness activities designed specifically for their growing minds.

 

We are deeply grateful for your continued prayers and support, which sustain the students, staff, and families of Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool.

 

His love endures,

Brenda Arden

Preschool Director

Daylight Savings:

  • Daylight Savings Begins this Sunday, March 8. Don’t be late for church; set your clocks forward one hour.

Support FGLER:

  • Boston Butt Fundraiser – April 18, 2026 

    Support the Florida-Georgia Lutheran Early Response Team by purchasing a delicious, slow-cooked Boston Butt!

     

  • Pick-Up Date: April 18, 2026

    • Abiding Savior Lutheran Church & School
      9700 West Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606

      Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Pricing:
    • Whole Boston Butt – $50
    • 1 lb Pulled Pork – $15
    • 4 lbs Pulled Pork – $45
  • Proceeds support disaster response efforts through the Florida-Georgia Lutheran Early Response Team as they serve communities in times of crisis.
  • Order Here

Lenten Soup Suppers:

  • Each Wednesday during Lent, there will be soup and bread available in the fellowship hall beginning at 5:45 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to bring soup or bread, sign-up on the clipboard on the welcome table.

Easter Egg Candy

  •  Help Us Fill the Eggs! 
    Our Easter Egg Hunt is coming soon, and we need your help!

     

  • Bring in bags of individually wrapped candy so we can bless kids and families with a joyful Easter celebration. Every piece donated helps us share smiles, laughter, and the love of the Risen Savior.

Easter Lily Orders:

  • Place an Easter Lily in the church on Easter Sunday in memory or in honor of someone special in your life. The cost of each lily is $10. Order forms with envelopes are available on the welcome table in the narthex. Orders must be turned in by March 29.
New Bible Study with Pastor Glover

  • Pastor Glover has begun a class called: "Wrestling with God: Understanding Difficult Old Testament Passages." Come join us as we seek to find clarity in the Old Testament

     
     

Meals of Hope – Serving Together

  • Join us for Meals of Hope on Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM as we come together to serve our community and support this incredible mission of the church. Volunteers of all ages will help package nutritious meals for those in need, making a real and lasting impact—one meal at a time.

  • After our service project, we’ll celebrate with a BBQ lunch together, enjoying fellowship and gratitude for the work God allows us to do.

  • Sign up here

  • Invite your friends, bring your family, and come be part of something meaningful as we serve with joyful hearts and helping hands.
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Pasta for a Purpose
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"Strong and Courageous"
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2026 Readers & Greeters:
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Little Lutherans' Lessons:

Abiding Savior Ladies Book Club :
  • ATTENTION LADY READERS!
     
  • The Abiding Savior Ladies Book Club would like to invite you to join our book club. We meet the last Tuesday of each month from January through October from 7:00 to 8:15 pm in the Octagon room.  If you are interested, please contact Carol Wilson. Her email address is:  cwgville13@gmail.com.
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2026 Altar Flowers:

Set Apart to Serve – 2026 Congregation Survey

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

 

Where do we receive the pastors who faithfully preach and administer the Sacraments?

 

Where do we find the teachers who teach our children about Jesus in our Lutheran schools?

 

Where do directors of Christian education, deaconesses, and parish musicians come from?

 

Through Set Apart to Serve (SAS), the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is working to build a strong culture of church work formation and recruitment across our congregations, schools, districts, seminaries, and Concordia universities. This Synodwide initiative seeks to raise up faithful pastors and commissioned church workers for generations to come.

You are invited to take part in this important effort by completing a brief online survey:

 

 Take the survey here: 

 

Your responses will help shape how SAS can better serve congregations like ours. The more input received, the better equipped we will be as a Synod in our life together to encourage and support church work vocations.

 

Please submit your response by March 31. All responses are anonymous and confidential.

As our Lord reminds us:

“Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:38)

Thank you for taking a few moments to support this vital mission of the Church.

Prayers of the church

 

A Brief Note from Pastor Glover:
 
"If you are in need of counseling services, please know that you can always reach out to me. Additionally, we have a member of Abiding Savior that is a licensed counselor and is available to provide Christian counseling services for grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life coaching. If you would like for me to connect you, please let me know." 
 
Names will be kept on the Prayer list for one month unless renewed. Please call the church 331-4409 or Muriel Young 332-1386

  • Alvin (rehab for stroke) by Teri Radillo

  • David Ames (heart surgery) by Kathy Ames

  • Nickey Avery (continue healing-kidney failure) by Flateau’s

  • Kathy Beasley (neck pain/ migraines) by Marg Evans

  • Judy Bates (heart) and Ken Bates (heart)

  • Fred Baurle (esophageal cancer) by Phyllis

  • Joe Brockman (shoulder replacement/blocked carotid artery by Linda Belfiore

  • Robert Cavuoti (heart procedures ) Marilyn Palumbo’s brother

  • Pat and John Chiarelli – (Pat –pelvic fracture -health issues (Mike’s parents)

  • Donna Cummings (chemo and radiation,) by JoAnn Petersen

  • Sara Daniel (health issues)

  • Brittney English (untreatable cancer) by Kristina Mandiville

  • Marge Evans (back pain-recently hurt her leg)

  • Carla Flateau (pain)

  • Jeb Gethardt (ALS) by Jeff Griffith

  • Randy Gill (granular sarcoidosis /heart Problems, memory)

  • Luis Hernandez (blood clots in head) by Mary Lindsey

  • Jeff Harmon (brain cancer) by Stacey Hectus

  • Danielle Hickman (health)

  • Matthew Innis (stroke) by Linda Mooney

  • Kevin Kaufmann (stroke) by Bette Pring

  • Julia Kohlberg (stage 4 cancer/ chemo) (Kathy Schmitt’s sister-in-law)

  • Phyllis Leone - healing from surgery

  • Mara Lee (breast cancer) by Flateau

  • Daga-Karin Lindqist (healing) by Rhoda

  • Jake Maher (5 yrs old- brain cancer) by Judy Bates

  • Andrew Merchant (legs amputated) Michael Baltzel’s bro-in-law

  • Eric Moon (healing from COPD, pneumonia,bed sores)) by Flateau’s

  • Gary Moon (health issues) Carla’s uncle

  • Cindy Parlsberg –head surgery-mersa of skull (Paula’s niece)

  • Joann Petersen (balance and eyes)

  • Dylielah Pogue (headaches/fluid on spine) by Ann stone

  • Donna Ryan (colon cancer/chemo) Muriel’s niece

  • Kay Reed (GI issues down to 88 lbs) fluid on abdomen Karen Herder’s sister

  • Dave Robertson (pancreatic cancer)

  • Jane Ruhl (cancer) Dean Brown,s Niece

  • Barbara Schoover (ovarian cancer) by Scott and Linda Mooney

  • Petr Setek (cancer) Veronica Ruth’s Uncle

  • Gary Spaberg (healing) by Chiarelli’s

  • Linda Tuttle (healing from surgery)
  • Len Young (health)

Shut Ins:

  • Fran Jacobs (Atrium)

  • Kay Hurst (Oak Hammock)

Sympahty: 

  • The Family of Gilbert Daniel
  • The Family of Marvin Struckmeyer

Ongoing Prayer for:

  • Young people in college

  • Families and victims fleeing war and poverty

  • People in Israel and Gaza (displaced families)

  • Texas flood victims and families

  • St. Francis House residents

  • Ukraine conflict (displaced families)

  • Those dealing with disasters: fire; floods, and hurricanes, tornadoes. May our Lord comfort them and give them courage.

  • Our country- our president and our elected officials and those running for office

  • Our Military: Especially those deployed in combat zones

 

  1. May Our Lord continue to watch over and bless Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.

March Birthdays and Anniversaries

March Birthdays 

Erin Crawford 3/1

Kyle Morgan 3/1

Dylielah Pogue 3/1

Debbie Hill 3/5

Michael Ouligian 3/8

Barbara Martin 3/12

Barbara Moore 3/14

Norma Virden 3/15

Susan Buth 3/17

Tom Ellison 3/17

Vander Crawford 3/20

Paula Richert 3/20

Ron Wilson 3/20

Emily Morgan 3/25

Bette Pring 3/28

Joann Petersen 3/29

 

March Anniversaries

Dean & Dianne Brown 3/5

Alex & Dallas Mansolo 3/12

Greg & Sallie Miller-House 3/18