At the ACC after-school tutoring program a few weeks ago Pastor David casually mentioned to me that he and Sobeyda were going to be hosting a refugee family from El Salvador. My heart jumped with excitement...what an opportunity for ACC to show the love of God! I also was encouraged by their willingness to share their living space with strangers, knowing they give so much already as a Pastor and Counselor. The next day Carolina and her almost 11 year old son Onandy arrived....
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powersof this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." (Eph. 6:12, 18b) According to the Bible, there is a battle being waged in a realm we canno...
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Hey ACC friends,I wanted to write a little message to you all about our sound program needs, or more exactly, why to not be scared of it and why you should join the team!"Joshua, I can't do it, I'm not a musician."You don't need to have a music background.You don't need to play an instrument.You don't even have to sing in key!All I need are people who love technology and w...
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It is a wonderful thing to live in a democracy to have a say in the selection of one's government. Christians in many parts of the world today, and most Christians throughout history, have not enjoyed the privilege of voting for their leaders. However, living in a democracy also presents challenges for the Church. Both Christ and the Apostles taught that genuine unity is...
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I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of theLord!"(Psalm 122:1) It was thrilling to gather as a congregation for worship this past Sunday after over six months being unable to do so. I was amazed by the number of people who came to worship, and I am deeply grateful for all those who worked so hard in planning, preparation, and implementation both of the...
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