Thanks & Giving: Prepare Your Heart for the Holidays

I hope you enjoyed last Sunday’s Veterans Day celebration.   I want to thank Nick Radoe for sharing his testimony in both worship services.  It was a blessing to hear the stories of God’s faithfulness throughout Nick’s military career.  I encourage you to take some time this week to thank Nick and Jo Ellen for sharingContinue reading “Thanks & Giving: Prepare Your Heart for the Holidays”

Veteran’s Day Weekend @ ABC

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3).  When I consider those who count others as more significant than themselves, I cannot help but think of our military.  Every day, brave men and women set aside their own interests, to take on the interests of others.  Our soldiersContinue reading “Veteran’s Day Weekend @ ABC”

Light Up Austin

This Sunday we will spend our final week examining the Great Commission through our sermon series, “On Mission.”  While the sermon series will be coming to a close, the mission itself will continue to advance forward.  In fact, you have an opportunity to live on mission this month through our new Christmas outreach, “Light UpContinue reading “Light Up Austin”

Pray for Israel

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! ‘May they be secure who love you!Peace be within your walls and security within your towers’!” (Psalm 122:6-7). Our hearts are broken as we have watched Hamas terrorists bring death and destruction to southern Israel.  The brutality of their actions is nothing short of evil, and Israel now must defend itselfContinue reading “Pray for Israel”

I Love My Church Sunday

Psalm 126:3 says, “The Lord has done great things for us; We are joyful.”  The Lord has indeed done great things for ABC.  Our church has always been a testimony of God’s grace.  The Lord continues to bless our church family with growth, unity, and testimonies of life change.  It is important for us toContinue reading “I Love My Church Sunday”

Walking Through Valleys

For the past few weeks, we have been studying Elijah’s triumphant victory at Mount Carmel.  We saw Elijah successfully call down fire and rain from the heavens and defeat 450 prophets of Baal.  However, this week we are shifting our attention from that triumphant mountain top to the heartache that is awaiting him in theContinue reading “Walking Through Valleys”