Abundant Life Christian Fellowship is a nondenominational church located in Bay Shore, New York. We are a gathering of people who have found God's love and forgiveness. As we worship together we learn to become fruitful followers of Jesus and grow in relationship with each other. Our great desire is to live in the Love of God and then give it away.

THE DETAILS OF OUR MISSION

The mission of ALCF is all about people:

• Reaching
• Restoring
• Releasing

Reaching, Restoring, and Releasing people into the Purpose and Destiny that God has for their lives.

REACH
Matthew 28:19-20

Disciple-making is not intended to be life-long process. It is limited in scope to: Going (to the lost and winning them to Christ) Baptizing (the converts and enfolding them into the fellowship) Teaching (them to follow and obey Him always). Disciple-improvement is a life-long process!

RESTORE
Isaiah 58; 61:1-3

We are to help meet the needs of those who are hurting and in distress, to those in and outside of the church. As agents of Jesus Himself, we are to heal the hurting, liberate the captives, and proclaim freedom by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Gal 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of Christians.

Heb 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

RELEASE
Exodus 18:13-26; Ephesians 4:11-16;
1 Peter 4:10; Acts 1:8

We are called to build a church that will reach the World ¾ through our community! In order to reach and disciple the World, God's people must be:

• Empowered (Acts 1:8)
• Equipped (Ephesians 4:11-12; 1Peter 4:10)
• Released (Exodus 18:13-26) to "minister" to thousands of people.

All Christians have gifts that God has given for them to use. It is the responsibility of the leadership of the church to help them discover, develop and be deployed in their gifting and calling in God. When they are, Christians will find joy in life-giving ministry.

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WE VALUE

1. Preaching and teaching the Word of God in a practical and natural way --aimed at the whole person not just the head.

2. God's Grace as our only means of progress in the Christian life! We can add nothing to what Christ has already done for us apart from a response of faith and obedience to His Word! We reject all inclinations to legalism, to adding rules and conditions to God's Grace and Christ's completed work on the Cross.

3. Knowing that the Father's heart toward us is one of love, forgiveness, mercy and abundant grace. As a response to this, we passionately and enthusiastically love and serve Him!

4. Giving God the gift of our worship that is fresh, alive, and from our hearts.

5. Evangelism being done effectively where our lives touch others at home, school and in the workplace.

6. Freedom to develop a close, sensitive walk with the Holy Spirit so that we at all times, will feel His refreshing winds of life, bringing fruitfulness and passion to our lives and church.

7. Christian's using gifts, talents, and service to help grow the Kingdom of God through the local church, while taking responsibility to develop a maturing, personal relationship with God that will stand apart from "church-life" and ministry.

8. Biblical leadership, without which the church cannot function properly. Elders shepherd, care for and exercise spiritual authority under the Authority of Jesus. Deacons lead ministries and oversee practical affairs of the church.

9. Love, acceptance, and forgiveness. Restoration not revenge.

10. Prayer that is regular, earnest, passionate, and assertive. We must pray as if we are the only one praying and as if the answer depends upon our own faithfulness.

11. Missions that endeavor to reach beyond our resources and comfort zone.

12. YOU!

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If you do not already have a church home, please consider worshiping with us. ALCF is a friendly multi-ethnic congregation that includes people of all ages and backgrounds. I would love to meet you. I encourage you to check us out carefully and prayerfully.

My honest and sincere desire is that you become settled in a safe and secure church that truly cares about you and others --that your dreams and hopes will find fulfillment. I believe that Abundant Life Christian Fellowship is one those places.

May God Richly Bless You and Your Family,
Dennis Hodulick
Senior Pastor

“I have come that [you] may have life,
and that [you] may have it more abundantly.”
John 10:10