Jonathan Spencer

Palm Sunday

Zechariah 9:9, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Palm Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The prophet ZechariahContinue reading “Palm Sunday”

What’s Coming Up at ABC

March is here, and spring break is already upon us. Starting this weekend, students will be out of school for a week, and some families will hit the road to enjoy this time off together. If you are staying in town this weekend, be sure to “spring forward” for daylight savings. Move your clocks forwardContinue reading “What’s Coming Up at ABC”

The Next Generation

Psalm 78:5-7, “He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forgetContinue reading “The Next Generation”

Easter is Here!

It is hard to believe, but we are only a few short weeks away from Easter Sunday! Easter sneaks up on us this year as the big day falls early on Sunday March 31st. The weekend of worship will begin at 6pm on Friday March 29th at our annual Good Friday service. Dr. Stearns andContinue reading “Easter is Here!”

God’s Love in Revelation

1 John 4:9, “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” Valentine’s Day is this week, and the entire world will be focused on this topic of love. We will express our love by purchasing cards,Continue reading “God’s Love in Revelation”

Culture of Generosity

This past week you should have received your end of year contribution report from ABC’s Finance Office. We recently upgraded our church database system, and our new software now allows us to send those documents via email. If you did not receive your email, or if you need a hard copy, please email Jennifer KoretContinue reading “Culture of Generosity”

There is Joy in the House of the Lord

Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said to me, ’Let us go to the house of the Lord’!” There is supposed to be joy in the house of the Lord. Going to church is not something we have to do, it is something we get to do. There is joy in worshiping God withContinue reading “There is Joy in the House of the Lord”

Invest in your Marriage

Our vision at ABC is to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world. In pursuit of that vision, ABC works hard to equip every member to shine for Jesus Christ in their home life. We do this through community, counseling, prayer and support, and Biblical teaching. Whether you areContinue reading “Invest in your Marriage”

Follow the Footsteps of Paul

I hope you are staying warm this week, and I am looking forward to seeing you next weekend as we press on to the seven churches of Revelation. As we look ahead to 2024, I want to extend an invitation for you to join me on a special trip this upcoming summer. I am planningContinue reading “Follow the Footsteps of Paul”

New Series: The Book of Revelation

Happy new year! I hope you had a blessed Christmas, and I pray that you have hit the ground running for Jesus Christ in 2024. As I look back at 2023, I want to thank you for your generosity. Year end giving reports have come in, and I am grateful to announce that we haveContinue reading “New Series: The Book of Revelation”