A Lying Apple Tree?
Calling those things that are not . . . (Romans 4:17)
An apple tree will produce apples because of what it is. When it is young, it will have no apples; but it still must say, “I am an apple tree.” When it is winter and there are no apples; it still says, “I am an apple tree.” Is it lying at those times? No. It would be lying to say anything different. Many Christians have a hard time saying who God says they are when no fruit is manifesting in that particular area. Could they be too young in that truth to be fruitful? Could they be in a season where that dimension of the Christian life is being pruned back for future growth? Either way, it does not mean they are lying when they say, “I am anointed, prosperous, delivered, healed, righteous, strong etc.” Joel 3:10 says, “Let the weak say I am strong.” We don’t deny the fact of weakness, but we focus on the greater truth that we are strong in Him. Again, because the Word says we ARE these things, we would be untruthful to say anything different. Let’s not lie against the truth. Indeed, we ARE what the Bible says we are.
Declare: I am who the Word says I am. I have a sound mind. I have great favor with God and man. People love me. I am a happy person. I love life and enjoy every day. I walk in divine health. I have abundant provision. I am blessed and protected. I increasingly know who and what I am in Christ. I make a tremendous difference for Christ wherever I go.
Abundant 7 Announcements – April 2014
Abundant 7 – April 2014
Seven things you should know at Abundant Life for April.
- Abundant Life Worship Center Sunday morning Worship Services begin promptly @ 10am, “Abundant Life Prayer” is Sunday mornings before service 9:00 to 9:45am in Prayer Room.
- “Life of Faith Bible Study” every Wednesday @ 7pm, ALWC Wednesday night Prayer 6 – 7pm both held @ 217 Lexington Drive, Vallejo 94591.
- ALWC “Family Gathering” all are invited to the production of “The Beautiful Cross” Friday, April 18 @7pm. At Shiloh Church, 3295 School Street, Oakland, CA 94602. This a great opportunity to Connect & Fellowship!
- Our “ALWC 21 Day Daniel Fast” has begun, (Please watch this brief video regarding our Fast.) There are handouts regarding the Fast available at the Hospitality Table.
- “Men’s Network Gathering” is inviting all men to take a Walk in the Park! Saturday morning April 19, @ 8:45am, Men will meet at the Safeway parking lot, 5051 Business Center Dr. Fairfield and Drive to Location, Rockville Park. Please wear hiking shoes and appropriate attire, bring water and a snack. More info (707) 567-6749.
- Ladies save the date for our “Women’s Network Gathering” Saturday April 26 @10am, 5142 Leonardo Court, Fairfield
- “Welcome to ALWC” Introduction to Membership Class Sunday Morning April 27, @8:30am (for those new to ALWC or new to Christ) 1435 Glenn Street, Vallejo. Signup today following service at the Hospitality table.
Ownership
Every place . . . I have given you (Joshua 1:3)
Joshua chapter one is the place to go for those ready to leave wilderness Christianity. Joshua was called to lead the new generation into the Promised Land. In verse two, God says, “Go to the land I am giving you.” He adds in verse three, “Every place your foot treads, I have given you.” Then verse four gives the boundaries to what was theirs. Read more…
ALWC – Daniel Fast
ALWC 21 Day Daniel Fast
Introduction
We invite you to join us for a 21-day Daniel Fast (March 30 – April 19). We will be concluding our fast on Saturday, April 19th, the day before our Easter Celebration.
We have a threefold approach to our Daniel Fast: fasting, prayer, and the Word of God. The blending of these three in a focused and sustained manner, will propel us to achieve great things for God. When we add the scriptures to our prayers, we are praying inspired thoughts from the Holy Spirit and are coming into agreement with the Heart of God. In other words, when we activate the scriptures, they become actual vehicles for our prayers. The Word leads us into places of transformation in our lives, families, careers, relationships and spheres of influence.
As we are ministering on the Connected Series, we want to be in agreement about God releasing the same type of anointing that was released on Daniel and his companions. This anointing empowered them to stand for God and shine as witnesses with:
- Supernatural courage,
- Divine wisdom, and
- Godly creative problem solving ability.
As we release these things we will see God manifest in our lives in a special way, and equip us to impart to the world we are called to reach, the Gospel Truth He teaches us. Read more…
Family Gathering – Movie Day
ALWC “Family Gathering” Movie Day, all are invited to see Son of God, after service Sunday March 9, @ 3:40 we will meet in front of the Century Theater in Vallejo on Sunday March 9 @ 3:15!
Mayor’s Annual Prayer Breakfast
On Saturday, March 15, ALWC members are invited to join us at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. The theme of the event is “Many Hands, One, Purpose”.
The event is from 8-10am, at the Dan Foley Cultural Center, 1461 North Camino Alto, in Vallejo. Tickets are available by calling ALWC, or the Global Success Center, 707-562-5673.
Abundant 7 – March 2014
- Abundant Life Worship Center Location Change 1435 Glenn Street, Vallejo @ 10AM. During March 2014. “Abundant Life Prayer” Sunday mornings before service 9:00 to 9:45am Prayer Room.
- ALWC “Family Gathering” Movie Day, all are invited to see Son of God, after service Sunday March 9, @ 3:40 we will meet in front of the Century Theater in Vallejo on Sunday March 9 @ 3:15!
- “Welcome to ALWC” Introduction to Membership Class Sunday Morning March 23, @8:30am (for those new to ALWC or new to Christ) 1435 Glenn Street, Vallejo. Register Sundays at ALWC Hospitality table
- “ALWC 21 Day Fast” Most people believe that fasting moves God, no fasting moves us into what God has already provided for us! Abundant Life Worship Centers Prayer and Fasting begins Sunday March 30 at midnight concluding Saturday April 20 @ midnight. Please visit www.abundantlifeworship.net for instructions and daily Devotions during the fast.
- ALWC Care Team/Benevolence Ministry “Canned Foods and Book” donations accepted Sunday’s at the Hospitality Table for those in need. For more information & to see how you can help, signup at the Hospitality Table after service or call (707)712-4637
- “Life of Faith Bible Study” Every Wednesday, 7pm @ ALWC Wednesday night Prayer 6 – 7pm both held @ 217 Lexington Drive, Vallejo 94591
- ALWC Men’s & Women’s Network Events April 2014. “Men’s Network Gathering” Saturday morning April 19, @ 9am 140 Gina Court, Vallejo 94589 “Women’s Gathering” Saturday April 26, @10am 5142 Leonardo Court, Fairfield 94534