Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

8211 Red Oak Drive | Mounds View MN 55112-

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“When Bad Things Happen to Good People” Book Discussion

Did you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It’s a question most of us ask from time to time as we look around the world and see things that just don’t seem fair. The women’s Bible study group will be exploring this question in more depth this summer as we read and discuss the classic book by Rabbi Harold Kushner. Rabbi Kushner’s son, Aaron, was born with a debilitating illness that caused much suffering and resulted in Aaron’s death at age 14. This personal experience of family suffering, combined with Rabbi Kushner’s pastoral role in accompanying people in his congregation through many life challenges, prompted him to delve into the question of where God is at when bad things happen to good people. He looks to Old Testament scriptures, prayer, and his relationship with God to guide his consideration of this difficult life reality.

Join us (in-person, online via Facebook Live, or on your own at home!) for this study!  Below are resources to go along with the discussion.

  • Book Discussion Schedule
  • July 13th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • July 20th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • July 27th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • August 3rd Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • August 10th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • August 17th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • August 24th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • August 24th Women’s Bible Study – There’s a Psalm for That
  • September 7th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • September 28th Women’s Bible Study Agenda
  • Assessment of “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” Bible study
Changed: Encounters with Jesus | Lenten Wednesday worship series

Changed: Encounters with Jesus | Lenten Wednesday worship series

Changed: Encounters with Jesus Wednesday Lenten Worship Services at 4:00 and 6:30 (soup suppers served between services) February 25 to March 25 At our Lenten worship series this year will be visited by five biblical characters whose lives were changed forever by their encounter with Jesus. We will hear from Lazarus, who was raised from […]

Blood drive donors needed!  Help save a life.

Blood drive donors needed! Help save a life.

Join us Thursday, March 19 from 1:30 – 6:30pm for our blood drive! We need additional donors … so if you’ve taken a break from donating or have never donated before, please register!  Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Abiding to schedule an appointment.

Donate supplies for newborn kits!

Donate supplies for newborn kits!

This Lenten season, the Mission Outreach committee and Abiding Savior are working together to assemble newborn baby kits for Global Health Ministries to distribute where needed in the world. Please purchase items from the display board in the Narthex or donate money if you can. Our goal is to collect and assemble more than 40 kits which […]

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  • Changed: Encounters with Jesus | Lenten Wednesday worship series
  • Blood drive donors needed! Help save a life.
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  • Registration open for 2026-2027 Toddler Room, Preschool, and Pre-K classes
  • Support our ministries with Thrivent Action Team grants

Our Mission Statement

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.

Worship with us

Sundays @ 10:00AM
—Also live-streamed on YouTube and posted on our website
—Blended services with music led by the organ, the band, or a combination of both
—Communion offered twice a month (1st and 3rd Sundays of each month)

Lenten Worship @ 4:00PM & 6:30PM
--Soup supper served between services

All are welcome!

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8211 Red Oak Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112
763-784-5120

Our office hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: CLOSED

If you need to reach the church staff, please call 763-784-5120. You may also email office@abidingsavior.org.

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