Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

Church Staff

Lead Pastor

Rev. David McBurney

Birthday: July 10
Job Title: Lead Pastor
Bride: Jennifer, Sons: Keenan and Lyle
Favorite Restaurant: Tucker’s Place (great steaks)
Hobbies: Running
One of my Favorite Bible Verses:Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened. And I will give you rest.”

Associate Pastor

Rev. Jason Hoerth

Birthday: Oct 19
Job Title: Associate Pastor
Family: Bride-Kara; Sons- Carter, Jack and Silas
Favorite Restaurant: St. Louis Bread Co.
One of my Hobbies: Bike Riding
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: 1 Timothy 15:16-17 NIV 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Church Secretary

Christina Lashley

Birthday: May 16
Job Title: Church Secretary
Family: Groom-Jim, Son-Jimmy, Daughter-Shaye
Years @ ASLC: 2
Favorite Restaurant: Flounders, Pensacola, FL
One of my Hobbies: Interior Decorating
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: Isaiah 41:10 10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Volunteer Coordinator

Julie Schmid

Birthday: August 4
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Family: Groom-Steve, Daughter-Tori, Son:-Joseph
Years @ ASLC: 4
Favorite Restaurant: Any - So I don't have to cook today!
One of my Hobbies: Family Time
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: Heb. 12:1-3 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

Business Manager

Richard "Rick" Groeneman

Principal

Laura Montgomery

Birthday: February 19th
Job Title: Principal
Family: Groom-Alan, Dog-Bailey
Years @ ASLC: 8
Favorite Restaurant: Bambino's
One of my Hobbies: Gardening
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: Jeremiah 29:11 " 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to you give you hope and a future.'"

Early Childhood Director

Bev Gruenwald

Birthday: July 27
Job Title: Early Childhood Director
Family:Groom-Steve, Daughter-Kellie, Son-Phillip
Years @ ASLC: 3
Favorite Restaurant: Chinese
One of my Hobbies: Family Time! Biking & Hiking
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: Psalm 139, O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in-behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Director of Youth and Children Ministries

Shawn Hecksel

314.894.9200

Birthday: September 17
Job Title: Youth and Children’s Ministries
Family: Bride-Jessica; Sons-Will and Noah
Favorite Restaurant: Applebee’s
My Hobbies: Music
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: Romans 8:37-39 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Sexton

John M. Jones

Birthday: August 18
Job Title: Sexton
Family: Daughter-Tonya Jones
Years @ ASLC: 3
Favorite Restaurant: Timothy's
My Hobbies: Golf, Square Dancing, Family Events
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command." John 15:12-14

Administrator Assistant, Membership

Dolly Mentzel

Birthday: July 19
Job Title: Administrator Assistant, Membership
Family: Groom-Bob, Children-Pamm, Denise, Cheryl, Bob Jr.
Years @ ASLC: 23
Favorite Restaurant: Sam's Steakhouse
My Hobbies: Growing Orchids
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

School Secretary

Sue Robertson

Birthday: February 13
Job Title: School Secretary
Family: Groom-Charlie, Son-Alex
Years @ ASLC: 3
Favorite Restaurant: Bill Gianino's
My Hobbies: Scrapbooking
One of my Favorite Bible Verses: Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

Contact Information

Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Phone: (314) 894-9703

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