Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

One of our core values at ABC is authenticity.  We believe that God wants every person to have an authentic relationship with Him and experience the joy of authentic relationships with others.  John tells us, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another andContinue reading “Authentic Relationships”

Our mission at ABC is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.  Jesus offers us salvation from the penalty of our sin, but He also offers us salvation from the power of our sin.  I believe Jesus wants to change my life, and He wants to changeContinue reading “Advance the Mission”

What an incredible Easter weekend!  Thank you to everyone who invited their friends, and thank you to the hundreds of members who served in a multitude of ways to make the weekend a big success.  We had a total attendance of 2,013 for our three worship services on Easter morning, and 588 attended our beautifulContinue reading “Easter Recap”

Christ is risen!  Holy Week is here, and I’m looking forward to celebrating the greatest day in history alongside you.  The significance of the resurrection cannot be overstated as Paul explained it best: “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17 ESV).  IfContinue reading “Easter at ABC”

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”

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”

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”

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!”