Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’” (Psalm 122:1).  I hope you are glad to be in the house of the Lord each Sunday.  There is something special that happens when God’s people come together to worship Him in Spirit and in truth.  I amContinue reading “I Love My Church Sunday”

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).  On this Memorial Day Weekend, we give honor to the many men and women who have laid down their lives to protect our freedom.  We must never forget that freedom always comes at a high cost.  Jesus ChristContinue reading “Memorial Day @ ABC”

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).  This Sunday is ABC Student Weekend, and I am looking forward to watching our teenagers set the example for us as a church family.  We will have students leadContinue reading “ABC Student Weekend”

Mother’s Day weekend is here!  I want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms who make ABC such a special place.  You are a blessing to your family, and you are a blessing to this church family.  We are looking forward to celebrating you this Sunday in both of our worshipContinue reading “Mother’s Day at ABC”

“And the Lord will make himself known to the Egyptians, and the Egyptians will know the Lord in that day and worship with sacrifice and offering, and they will make vows to the Lord and perform them” (Isaiah 19:21).  This weekend you will have an opportunity to hear an update from our ministry partners in Egypt.  As many of you know, ourContinue reading “ABC @ Egypt”

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:4-5).  The Christian life is one of service.  Just as the Son of Man came to serve and not be served (Mark 10:45), we areContinue reading “ABC Serves”

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”