Thirty Years of Love

Wow. Thirty Years of Love. A plethora of memories. To borrow from an old bumper sticker- I wasn't born a Charter Member...but I got here as fast as I could. Watching my youngest brother, born in 1981, being baptized in the bowling alley (and hearing the crashing of the pins in the background). Acolyting in the original building. Confirmation classes in the nursery. Being submerged into frigid water in the dunking booth on a cold All Hallow's Eve Carnival as a teenager. Countless youth group activities as a high schooler (and now a sponsor). Playing softball against other churches. Easter egg hunts. Serving as a member of the church council. Warm, lazy summer evenings under the oak trees during Vacation Bible School. My first Communion. My daughter's first Communion. Mentors of my youth becoming good friends in my adulthood. What a wonderful place. Here is a motley collection of felicitations given on Abiding Love's big 3-0 !

Left to Tell

It is rare that a book comes along that can be described as life-altering, but Left to Tell is just that sort of work. This is the type of story that you share with others. A friend passed along Left to Tell to me. I read it and insisted that my wife read it. She then gave it to her mother and a co-worker. The co-worker was so taken by it that she is sharing it with her church. And so am I. This gripping tale almost seems to be fictional at times, but as they say, you can't make this stuff up. Eight women hiding for 91 days in a 3 foot by 4 foot bathroom? Machete-wielding killers searching for them? Saved by prayer? Forgiveness?

Three Wednesdays. April 7, 14 and 28. 7 to 8pm. An unforgettable story.

Please RSVP to Jeff Roberts at 512.301.7575 or uoftexas95@yahoo.com so that enough books can be provided. Speaking of provided- free books for the first ten people to
confirm that they will attend.

Reviews of the book (inspirational by themselves!)
http://www.lefttotell.com/book/index.php

Three Points with Pastor Lynnae- Lent

The Lenten season is upon us. Pastor Lynnae gives a short preview of upcoming Wednesday services, ruminates upon fond Easter memories and names a somewhat surprising "favorite apostle". In case you're curious- no, she did not have previous knowledge of the questions. I simply sprang them upon her and the on-the-spot responses are, to me, quite revealing of her personality.

2010 ALLC Garage Sale!!!

It's that time of year again, folks! Clear out the closets! Streamline the garage and attic! The Annual Churchwide Garage Sale is on March 6th. You can help out in a variety of ways! Donate time, possessions, elbow grease, or all three! Check out the sign up sheet at the church or contact Annette Smith, aka "Garage Sale Granny" at 280-4533. Need further inspiration? Watch the following videos!

Garage Sale Granny says...



Yellow Bird says...

Truffles for sale...

Truffles for sale. Yummy, yummy truffles for sale...

Wow- this may be the best Senior High Fundraiser yet! Support your friendly, neighborhood R.O.C.K. group while enjoying some terrific and tasty handmade candies! In the stores, these might cost up to $2.50 each, but you can purchase these youth-crafted candies for a dollar apiece! Find the booth in the narthex this Sunday and order yours!

Food Pantry Turns Five!!!

Hi everyone- just a reminder that a very important part of Abiding Love's outreach mission is turning five and there will be a celebration on January 31st immediately following 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Protein dishes will be provided- Please bring a side dish and enjoy the fellowship!

Here is a video created in the fall (edited by Ken Albin) which reminds us of the growth that we have seen and the lives that have been touched...

Altar Guild

Vestments mysteriously changed. The altar seemingly "altered." Wine glasses filling themselves? The Altar Guild at Abiding Love is full of terrific people who do a lot behind the scenes. I caught up with three of them preparing for the recent Thanksgiving service and ended up with this 4 minute interview! Enjoy!