Saturday, July 18, 2020

We Got Pounded

We got pounded with love by our new church family in the Land of Enchantment! Excited to announce that my dad, Pastor John Abbott is now the Senior Pastor at Albuquerque Central SDA Church. This was our first time meeting our church family with masks, yet their love was so transparent. From home baked banana bread to homegrown lavender stalks, I realized that our heavenly Father cares for the details and surprised me with some of my favorite things to eat and breathe in the beauty of His creation. The church members wrote the most welcoming messages in cards, their humor popped off their print, and their faith set the foundation for us joining together.

We are currently at 25% capacity while following CDC social-distancing guidelines. That just means that there's more room for heavenly angels to sit with us and fellowship. We hope that you will join us live on Saturday mornings at ABQ Central Live.

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 11:25 that, "The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed."

Thank you Jesus for creating the beautiful mountains, blue sky, and precious people here! Thank you to the Texico Conference for extending the call to minister here with you. Thank you ABQ Central church family for your generosity, introducing us to the local restaurants through gift cards, thoughtful details, creative welcome, joyful shirts, beautiful plants, delicious goods, green chili, sweet staples, and an assortment of so many good things! Your thoughtful notes, cards, and pictures added such a beautiful and personal touch. We are so thankful for the opportunity to get to know you and your families better this side of heaven!

Our prayer is to minister to the Albuquerque Central Seventh-day Adventist Church and the community here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. May the joy of the Lord always be our strength. May kindness, gentleness, tenderness, joy, and grace shine through our actions so that we may reflect the goodness of our Great God!

Mountain View

In His Joys,

Hannah Abbott