GIVE ONLINE Welcome to our Giving Page Thank you in advance for your donation. Giving Options Give Online Now: To give online, please click here. By signing in, you will be able to view your giving history and manage your account. Text2Give: Text (630) 884-4832 The program will walk you through a short one-time setup. Include amount & fund name. Text "keywords" for list of funds. Example gift: "250.00 tithes" Each fund should be texted separately. Check or Cash: Offering envelopes available every service. ​ Checks can be mailed to: Abundant Life Family Church PO Box 6404 Aurora, IL 60598 Gifting Securities Gift of Securities to Abundant Life Family Church The best strategy is to gift the stock directly to Abundant Life Family church. You would be able to claim a charitable contribution deduction in the amount of the current market value of the donated stock. Donors avoid paying taxes on the appreciated value of the donated stock. This is a very simple process that can be coordinated through our Administrative Office. On all tax questions, it is advisable to consult with your tax advisor or CPA. For additional information, please contact our office or call us at 630-851-4000 . PLAN YOUR VISIT

WATER BAPTISM & BABY DEDICATION We often get questions from parents as to whether we have water baptisms or baby dedication services. It is our practice to dedicate infants, or young children, who are not able to make their own profession of faith yet. During the dedication service, parents will make a pledge to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. They commit to be godly examples and share with their children the Good News of Jesus Christ. According to Proverbs 22:6, we should "train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Training your child implies work, discipline, constancy and, most importantly, love. As part of the dedication service, the minister will pray over the parents and the children. The church congregation, family, and friends are invited to witness and support the parents' pledge. Abundant Life Family Church would like to assist you in your commitment by sharing the Word of God with you, praying for your family, and connecting you with other believers that will encourage you through every stage of parenting. Water Baptism We hold water baptism services for those of any age that would like to make a public confession of their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Believers will be water baptized by immersion. Water baptism is not only significant to the person being baptized, but it also testifies to others of what happened when he accepted Jesus as his Savior. It confirms and strengthens the believer's commitment to live a godly life. Water baptism is symbolic of having been crucified with Christ, buried with Him, and raised together with Him to walk in newness of life (Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:4-6). The significance of water baptism is clear when you understand the meaning of the original Greek verb baptidzo. It means "to immerse." Immersion is a picture of burial. So, though some churches sprinkle or pour water in the baptismal ceremony, it is when a believer is completely submerged and then raised up out of the water that the significance is more clearly understood. When we become born again, we are made a new creation in Christ. The old man is dead and buried. A new man is raised up out of the grave, reborn to live a new life by the power of the Holy Spirit! This is important. Without first making Jesus Lord and believing that God raised Him from the dead, water baptism would have no purpose. Water baptism is not the baptism that saves. What cleanses us from sin is not the water but the precious blood that Jesus shed on the cross (see Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22; Revelation 1:5). If you feel you've never properly buried your old, sinful nature and dedicated your whole self to the Lord, don't wait any longer — confess Jesus as your Lord and then participate in water baptism, testifying that Jesus set you free! ​ Baby Dedications and Water Baptisms are held for those who regularly attend Abundant Life Family Church. Please contact us here if you would like to schedule a dedication or water baptism. ​ Resources References/Additional Information: http://www.kcm.org/read/questions/whats-the-deal-water-baptism http://www.kcm.org/read/questions/must-i-be-water-baptized-go-heaven http://www.kcm.org/read/questions/does-the-new-testament-teach-more-one-baptism PLAN YOUR VISIT

WHAT WE BELIEVE TENETS OF FAITH The Scriptures The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21). The Godhead Our God is One, but manifested in three Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being coequal (Deut. 6:4; Phil. 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 14:16; John 15:26). Man, His Fall, & Redemption Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world. The Bible says "...all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," and "...There is none righteous, no, not one" (Rom. 3:10; 3:23). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Rom. 5:14; 1 John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8–10). Eternal Life & The New Birth Man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, produces eternal life (2 Cor. 7:10; John 3:3–5; 1 John 5:12). Water Baptism Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36–39). The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: "On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen." Baptism in the Holy Ghost The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38,39; Acts 19:1–7; Acts 2:1–4). Sanctification The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12–14; 1 Cor. 1:30). Healing Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (James 5:14,15; Mark 16:18; Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24). Prosperity (a) Spiritual. (III John 2; II Corinthians 5:17-21) (b) Mental. (II Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3) (c) Physical. (Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24) (d) Financial. (Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; II Corinthians 9:6-15; Deuteronomy 28:1-14) (e) Social. (Proverbs 3:4; Luke 2:52; Esther 2:15) Marriage & Sexual Relations The Church shall only sanction or conduct marriages between a man and a woman. God instituted marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family, the basic structure of human society (Genesis 2:24). God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in other than in the context of marriage between a man and a woman (Genesis 19:5, 26:8‑11; Leviticus 18:1‑30; Romans 1:26‑29: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 6:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:1‑8; Hebrews 13:4). God has wonderfully and immutably created each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Resurrection of the Just & the Return of Our Lord The angels said to Jesus' disciples, "...This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." His coming is imminent. When He comes, "...The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air..." (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17). Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 5:10; 20:6). Hell & Eternal Retribution The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The terms "eternal" and "everlasting," used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20). PLAN YOUR VISIT

We Are Coming SOON Overcome Anxiety Many people in the world are troubled, depressed and do not know the source that torments them. In this book, Pastor Christine explains through her own testimony, how fear doesn't have to control your life. We can be living in victory with these applicable steps derived from the Word of God. Freedom is possible! "Though I’ve been coming to ALFC since I was 6 years old, I didn’t have the revelation of controlling your thoughts. When I was a teenager and I became very depressed by my preteen and teen years. I didn’t know what the issue was but t ried to hide it from everyone. It got to be so bad I kept thinking and started saying I didn’t want to live anymore. I told my younger brother I didn’t want to live to be 17. God intervened! Before I turn seventeen, Pastor Christine had an altar call after a Sunday morning service for those who were depressed, and I went up. I had recently learned what depression was in school, so I knew that was the problem. She prayed for me and hugged me. I didn’t feel any different at the time. Three days later I realized I hadn’t cried myself to sleep since. I had been delivered! I had so much joy, it was like salvation all over again as I wrote letters of my testimony to ALL of my family. Thankfully Pastors Jeff and Christine ministered about how we are to control our thought life. I was always helped by Pastor Christine’s testimony of overcome anxiety and panic attacks. I’ve had panic attacks and depression try to return on several occasions but due to having their teaching I’ve gotten the victory every time and I’m a doer of the Word, not a hearer only. Glory To God!" Get on the List Sign up to receive the first word when we go live. First Name Last Name Email I agree to added to the events list Subscribe Thanks for submitting! PLAN YOUR VISIT

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AMAZON BOOKSTORE We offer materials that were created to encourage and equip you in your walk with the Lord. Please select the title below and you will be directed to our Amazon. There's sure to be something just for you! Thou Shalt Not Lack In his book, Thou Shalt Not Lack, Jeff Miller presents reasons that Christians suffer lack, and what they can do to release the blessings of God in their lives. The same covenant that provides us with forgiveness and healing also provides us redemption from the curse of lack. As you apply the Biblical principles contained in this book you will begin to experience the goodness of God in a fresh way and will move out of the land of lack into God’s full supply. Buy on Amazon Esteeming the Gift of a Pastor In this book, author Judy Wilder teaches you how to do just that. You will learn from the Word: - Just how important Jesus’ gift of a pastor is for your life. - How to “unwrap” your gift by scripturally receiving your pastor. - How to enjoy the fullness of God’s benefits as you love and esteem the ministry of this precious gift! Buy on Amazon Just for You Jesus came to earth and died on the cross Just for You! Hear the gospel message in this minibook and share it with others. Buy on Amazon Exalt the Name Enjoy this anointed music as sung by Christine Miller. Songs include: Exalt the Name More Than Wonderful We Believe In God Long Look Amazing Grace Via Dolorosa In The Name Of The Lord In Heaven’s Eyes All Consuming Fire Buy on Amazon PLAN YOUR VISIT

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION "Father, I pray the prayer of dedication, consecration, and submission today. In every area of my life, I belong to You. I'll go where You want me to go and do what You want me to do. Not my will, but Yours be done. Thank You, Father, that You work in me both to will and to do of Your good pleasure. You have a good plan for my life, a plan of peace and joy. Father, what You want and what You desire is what I want; that is what I desire. Not my will, but Your will for my life - every day. Not my own way, not the way of the flesh, but the way of the Spirit. Your will, Your plan, Your way. Father, I dedicate every part of my life to You. You have a plan for me in every arena of my life. Thank You for the joy of obedience. I will obey You with joy, Father. I want to have the spirit of obedience in my life, not rebellion or pride, not resistance or hard-heartedness, but a soft, sensitive heart that is willing to do anything. I rebuke rebellion and stubborness in Jesus' Name. I say before Your presence that I am willing to do anything You want me to do; no matter what man says, no matter what the world says. You have found a willing person. You have found an obedient person. Father, I will do what You say - all the way, just the way You say it, no more and no less, and with joy. Thank You for the spirit of faith and the spirit of obedience. I thank You that Your will for my life will be fulfilled to Your glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen." Resource Adapted from Mac Hammond Ministries PLAN YOUR VISIT

SCRIPTURES FOR PROSPERITY Learn more about what the Bible says about His provision for you. Below are scriptures fortifying the promise of a full supply. (All scriptures are taken from the New King James version, unless otherwise stated.) Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; and let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” 2 Corinthians 8:9 AMPC For you are becoming progressively acquainted with and recognizing more strongly and clearly the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (His kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved favor and spiritual blessing), [in] that though He was [so very] rich, yet for your sakes He became [so very] poor, in order that by His poverty you might become enriched [abundantly supplied]. 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Proverbs 11:25 The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself. For more information on the subject of prosperity, or if you would like prayer, please contact us below. PLAN YOUR VISIT

SCRIPTURES FOR HEALING The Bible is the Word of God and has much to say about health and healing. Below you will find a list of scriptures expressing God's will that we be healed and walk in health. ​ (All scriptures are taken from the New King James version, unless otherwise stated.) What The Bible Says About Healing Booklet Download 3 John 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. Jeremiah 30:17a For I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says the Lord Exodus 15:26 . . .I am the Lord who heals you. Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Proverbs 4:20-22 AMP My son, attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings. Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart. For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh. Psalm 107:19-20 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. Psalm 30:2 O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. Acts 10:38 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me [Jesus], Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed Matthew 8:2-3 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matthew 9:35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Matthew 8:16-17 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: "He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses." Luke 6:17-19 And He came down. . . with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people. . . who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases, as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all. Luke 4:40 When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. James 5:14-15 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Isaiah 53:5 . . . He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. 1 Peter 2:24 . . . Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness — by whose stripes you were healed. What The Bible Says About Healing Booklet Download For more information on the subject of healing, or if you would like prayer, please contact us below. PLAN YOUR VISIT

MINISTRIES WE SUPPORT We believe in sharing the Gospel across the world and therefore give over 10% of our income to missions. Below is a list of ministries we support on a monthly basis. Dufresne Ministries Nancy Dufresne · Worldwide · dufresneministries.org Billy Miller Ministries Billy Miller · US Feeding the Nations Steve Sumrall · Worldwide · feedingthenations.org Joel Baker Ministries Joel & Nicola Baker · Montenegro · joel-baker.vercel.app Kenneth Hagin Ministries Founded by Kenneth E. Hagin · Tulsa, OK · rhema.org Rhema India Rev. N.Y. Thorat · Nagpur, India · rhemaindia.org/rhema Wayside Cross Ministries Aurora, IL · waysidecross.org Michael Jacobs Ministries Michael Jacobs · Worldwide · michaeljacobsministries.com Christian Adventures Intl. Kevin & Leslie McNulty · Worldwide · mcnultyministries.com Gary Upham Ministries Gary & Pat Upham · Portland, OR Kenneth Copeland Ministries Kenneth & Gloria Copeland · Worldwide · kcm.org Randall Grier Ministries Randal Grier · Worldwide · rgm.me Vida Ministries (Dennis) & Jeanne Cook · Panama · vidaministries.com PLAN YOUR VISIT

UPCOMING EVENTS Guest Minister Rev. Ike Akabogu WEDNESDAY JUNE 19th 7PM Get ready for a powerful and dynamic message from Pastor Ike Akabogu! He has been in ministry for over 20 years and is currently pastoring in Nigeria with his family, he has planted a growing church in the city of Abuja. Get ready to flow with the spirit of God and be touched by His presence! ​ Want to watch past sermons with Pastor Ike? CLICK HERE Annual Church Picnic SUNDAY JULY 7th After Service You don't want to miss this family friendly event! Food, fellowship and activities for all. This is a perfect Sunday to visit or invite others. More details to come! ​ Want to Plan your Visit? CLICK HERE Guest Minister Dr. Michael Jacobs FRI-SUN JULY19th-21st 7PM|6PM|10AM We encourage you to attend these weekend meetings with Dr. Michael Jacobs a seasoned man of faith. Come learn and grow in the knowledge of all that you have in Him. Dr. Jacobs has been in ministry for over 40 years and now travels extensively delivering the message of God's love and deliverance. ​ Want to watch past sermons of Dr. Jacobs? CLICK HERE Guest Minister Pastor Nancy Dufresne SUNDAY AUGUST 4th 10AM Gather together to hear Pastor Nancy for one Sunday only! This ministry is earmarked with revelation into God's Word and what belongs to you in Christ. Pastor Nancy pastored for over 20 years in California and now travels and hosts her show "Jesus The Healer, " broadcasting worldwide. ​ Want to watch past sermons with Pastor Nancy? CLICK HERE PLAN YOUR VISIT

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