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....
The traditional season of Lent consists of the forty days (excluding Sundays) that lead up to Easter. Not all Christians celebrate Lent, but for many it is a meaningful time to seek spiritual renewal from the Lord. For an interesting article on a helpful approach to Lent, click here. During each week of Lent this year, we will post an excerpt from a classic writing on Chr...
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The season leading up to Easter is a time to remember the greatest act of generosity imaginable: "Christ loved us and gave himself for us" (Eph. 5:2). Every year at Easter, the members of ACC respond to Christ's generosity by giving a special Easter Outreach Offering. The purpose of this offering is to help our church fulfill its budgetary commitment to missions and outre...
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In Matthew 16:5-12, we read of a discussion that took place between Jesus and his disciples one day as they crossed the Sea of Galilee in a boat. Jesus said to his friends, "Be careful. Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees." The disciples did not understand Jesus. Since they had forgotten to pack bread for the journey, they assumed he was ...
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Several years ago my wife and I visited a church in northern Mexico. Since our ride was a few minutes late, the service was already in progress when we arrived. Though we had never been to that church before, everything about the scene was just what we expected. The seats were arranged in rows facing forward, the people were standing together to sing a song, a group of ins...
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