Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

I hope you all are getting ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving week!  I know next week may look a little different than the Thanksgivings from previous years, as some of you have perhaps altered your travel and gathering plans.  But nonetheless, I do pray that each of you still takes the opportunity to come togetherContinue reading “Thanksgiving Lists”

We had an amazing Veteran’s Day weekend at ABC!  Our Wall of Honor proudly displayed 108 heroes that faithfully served our country, our music ministry led us well in worship, and Ken Wallingford did an incredible job sharing his story as a POW in Vietnam.  I’d like to thank Ken for sharing that powerful testimony,Continue reading “Thankful Hearts”

The holidays have not even arrived, but things are starting to get busy at ABC.  We had an amazing Sunday morning as we kicked off a new sermon series, welcomed a special musical guest, and celebrated seven beautiful families as they participated in our parent child dedication.  Later that same afternoon, we trained nearly 100Continue reading “Service and Sacrifice”

Thank you to everyone that helped make Trunk or Treat a big success (see the highlight video above).  I’ve participated in a lot of church events in my lifetime, but perhaps none ever felt as necessary as last Sunday’s gathering.  It has been a long year, and with that we have experienced a long droughtContinue reading “Feeling more “normal””

We had an amazing Sunday at ABC!  Last weekend we experienced our highest attendance since the pandemic, we celebrated multiple new members and a baptism, and we successfully conducted a much-needed ministry fair.  As you know, we encouraged our church to rise up and meet some critical ministry needs during this new season of growth,Continue reading “Worthy of Celebrating”

This past week Bethany and I took the kids shopping.  With cooler temperatures on the horizon, we knew we had to get our kiddos some clothes for their winter wardrobe.  When you have young children in the home, this is typically an annual occurrence.  Temperatures begin to drop, and parents begin to realize that noneContinue reading “Growing Pains”

Last week I finally found the time to knock out some yard work around the house.  As you all know, we have been in the process of settling into our house this past month, and for the last several weeks, I have been focusing on the inside of our home.  However, last weekend I wasContinue reading “Roots of Faith”