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"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...

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...

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...

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...

It is easy to feel isolated during the time of COVID. Yet it is so important to stay in touch with others and stay encouraged in our faith. Community Groups are a great way to connect with brothers and sisters in Christ. ACC Community Groups will be starting in October. The groups will meet by zoom and will run for 8 weeks, ending just before Thanksgiving. The groups wil...

When I was in junior high, my mother taught me to spend some time every day reading the Bible. (Thanks, Mom!) But it was not until I was a young adult that I began the practice of working through the whole of Scripture over the course of a year. I have been doing this now for close to 30 years, and I have found it to be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I...

A 3-week sermon series at ACC, starting September 13, will focus on three aspects of the Christian life that we want to see happening more and more at our church. We want to be a church in which everyone is growing in their relationship with God, in which we are all equipped to lead lives that bring glory to Christ, and in which we relate to each other and to our neighbors...

This fall at ACC we are offering a 10-week course called "Core Christianity 101." The name of the class may sound like it is for beginners, but don't be fooled by the title. Though the class would be great for those new to the Christian faith, the material is far from simplistic. "Core Christianity" is based on a book by Dr. Michael Horton, professor of theology at Westmi...

Among the many areas of life disrupted by the COVID pandemic are the worship practices of Christians throughout the world. Believers have been forced to worship God in ways that feel unnatural to us. For months, we have sat in front of computer screens, following a service from home. Now, as congregations begin to gather again, we find that worship is still not what we wou...

A taskforce from our congregation recently presented a report to the elders with suggestions for how best to return to public worship services. Discussions are taking place and work is underway to reconvene Sunday worship services as soon and as safely as possible. We had hoped to reopen public worship services in the ACI Synagogue in early September, but due to Jewish ho...