Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

I hope you stayed warm and safe during this recent winter storm.  I’m grateful the power outages were minimal around our city, and I am thankful we were still able to meet remotely last Sunday.  I do want to thank our Director of Media Ministries, Stephen Vaughn, for making it possible.  Stephen put many unseenContinue reading “The Value of Media Ministry”

One of our four core values at ABC is authenticity.  1 John 1:7 tells us, “if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.”  I have found it is not uncommon for someone to come to church and look like they are walking in the light,Continue reading “New Counseling Ministry @ ABC”

Join us this Sunday for an incredible time of celebration.  We will give God the glory for what He has done on this special “I Love My Church Sunday.”  We will look back to ABC’s history and reflect on God’s goodness and grace.  We will look forward to ABC’s bright future and celebrate the doorContinue reading “Come Celebrate this Sunday!”

Happy New Year!  With every new year comes new beginnings.  I encourage you to seize the moment and establish new and healthy rhythms for your life.  Commit to worship with us every Sunday.  Prioritize the sabbath and gathering with the saints.  Commit to a Bible Fellowship Group.  Grow in community this year with like-minded believers. Continue reading “New Beginnings”

As 2025 is nearing its end, I want to remind you of our opportunity to make a Kingdom impact through year-end giving.  Thank you for your continued generosity to our general fund at ABC which we call, “The Great Commission Fund.”  The Great Commission Fund provides the resources for our church to advance the GreatContinue reading “Year End Giving @ ABC”

“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him” (Matthew 2:11).  The wise men journeyed far from the east to find the King of the Jews.  As they made their way into the home of Joseph and Mary, they set their eyes on Jesus. Continue reading “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas”

The Christmas season is upon us at ABC!  I cannot wait to see what God is going to do as we set our eyes on the Light of the World this month.  I hope you’re planning to join us for our “Light Up Austin” service day this Saturday December 6th.  We will take Christmas onContinue reading “Christmas is Here!”

James 1:16-17 says, “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”  Thanksgiving is upon us at ABC.  This Wednesday we will give thanks as a church family at our Annual ThanksgivingContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  We have much to be thankful for here at ABC.  God continues to pour out His blessings on our church family.  He is growing our church both in width and depth, and He blessesContinue reading “Give Thanks”

Romans 12:10 says, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” This Sunday is Veteran’s Day Weekend at ABC.  This is a special day where we take time in our church gatherings to give honor where honor is due.  Come early to view the “Wall of Honor” display in our lobby.  ThisContinue reading “Veteran’s Day Weekend @ ABC”