Abundant Life Fellowship - Life Begins With Christ

Pastor Brenda Nagunst

Sunday Services at 10:00
Sunday School at 9:00

PO Box 74, Chewelah, WA 99109
203 North 2nd Street East
​(509) 935-8029
[email protected]
Welcome to Abundant Life Fellowship. We are a Free Methodist church located in lovely Chewelah, WA. As a body of believers, we strive to advance the good news of Jesus Christ, to reach out to the lost and wounded among us, and to make our church a safe place for people to experience God's love and to be empowered for service through being conformed to His image. If you are ever in the heart of Stevens County, please stop by and worship with us and discover what the Lord has in store for you.

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So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ~

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Fellowship Time

Please join us for some refreshments and pleasant company in the fellowship hall following the worship service. Please bring finger food for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

Feed Your Soul - September 2024

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Pastor Brenda spoke from Ephesians 5 about light vs darkness last week. I Thessalonians 5 also talks about being children of the light. Paul says “…let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.” (vs 8) This verse refers to what she is preaching about this Sunday from Ephesians 6.

In this chapter, Paul is speaking about the Lord’s return and what we are to do until that time – to encourage and build each other up. Paul tells the Thessalonians that he knows they are already doing that. I can enthusiastically tell the Chewelah FMC family that they, in fact, are doing that, and doing it well. But, we can’t “rest on our laurels.” To “rest on our laurels” means to relax and rely on our achievements or success as justification for not achieving new things or new success. It comes from the ancient Greek and Roman societies.

In an article by Marisa D’Amore, she said that I Thessalonians 5:11 “calls us to be active participants in nurturing and strengthening our faith community. By applying this verse in our daily lives, we can foster a supportive, hopeful, and loving environment, reflecting the love of Christ to others.” Yes, we need to continue being intentional in encouraging and building each other up – but not just those in our church family. We should also encourage and build up our “neighbors” and even those who we just have a short conversation with. We can probably all think of someone who spoke something encouraging to us that we remember to this day. And often it was someone who didn’t have a close relationship with us. You may be that person to someone – if you keep your heart open to God’s promptings.

Here are “5 Ways to Encourage One Another and Apply 1 Thessalonians 5:11 in Our Lives Today” from Ms. D’Amore’s article:
  1. Offer Encouraging Words-Regularly express encouraging words to those around us. Whether it's acknowledging someone's efforts, offering a compliment or simply saying something uplifting, these words can make a significant impact.
  2. Be Present in Times of Need- Being there for others in their times of need is a powerful form of encouragement. Our presence can provide comfort and strength to those who are struggling.
  3. Share Testimonies of Faith- Sharing personal stories of how God has worked in our life can inspire and encourage others in their faith journey.
  4. Pray for and with Others-Prayer is a vital tool in Christian encouragement. Pray for others' needs and, when possible, pray with them. This not only supports them but also strengthens communal bonds.
  5. Promote Unity and Peace-Encouragement includes actions that promote unity and peace within the Christian community. Strive to be a peacemaker and a unifying force among believers.”

As I said earlier, I know that we “KNOW” and practice these ways of encouraging each other. I see and hear of so many in our family who are doing that – they are intentional and faithful. That encourages ME. It inspires me to do more. I felt the Lord speak to me about being especially mindful to “promote unity and peace”. I encourage you to pray over these points and listen to God’s promptings as well.
Pastor Carol

 SMALL GROUPS

Brown Bag Bible Study
Wednesdays at noon
Chewelah Prayer Walk/Ride
First Thursday at 8:45 am
Rarrick Prayer Group
Mondays at 3:00
Barbee ​Prayer Group
Wednesdays at 4:00
​Yada Yada Care Group
Tuesdays at 11:00