Roy & Elvia Sprague Northwest Independent Church Extension TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON For Elvia and me, our SEASON of SERVING the Lord together began in 1956, when on June 23rd we said “I DO” to one another and “WE WILL” to the Lord in commitment to serving Him. What an adventurous journey it’s been! Through these 67 years …
One Village Transformed
Alderwood Community Church & World Concern…A partnership in transformational development in Lolkuniani A celebration took place on the banks of a riverbed in the barren region of Samburu, Kenya, a few weeks ago. Just beyond the blessing ceremony was a rare and precious sight—something previously very difficult to find in this part of the world: water. Lots of water. The …
From Pastor Brad: God is in the Business of Forgiving Our Failures
In our weekend message yesterday, Pastor Chad reminded us from Mark 14 that Jesus is in the business of forgiving our failures. Jesus knew Peter would deny him three times and Jesus let him fail. But we know when we read the rest of the story (John 21) that Jesus fully forgives Peter and reinstates him. Peter, from that …
Message from Brad – Online Worship Experience
Message from Brad – Online Worship Experience Happy Wednesday Alderwood Church Family! I want to remind you that you are loved, thought of and being prayed for by me, the church staff and elders. While the coronavirus presents a lot of challenges to our way of life, God is not caught off guard! God reminded Isaiah, and he wants …
ACC campus closed, what about the Compassion Center?
ACC campus closed, what about the Compassion Center? It’s been a challenging week for many with public health concerns over COVID-19. The Northshore School District made the switch to all online learning yesterday. Many churches in Lynnwood, Kirkland, Seattle and surrounding areas were asking whether they too should gather last weekend. This was a question Alderwood Community Church wrestled …
You've Given So Generously As We Reach The Final Week of I Love My City
You’ve Given So Generously As We Reach The Final Week of I Love My City Last Sunday was the final Sunday to give to I Love My City, the month-long push for the Compassion Center. And ACC you’ve been incredibly generous. As we get closer to hopefully opening the doors of the Alderwood Compassion Center in April of …
Serving through innovation
We’re about two months away from our target goal to open the Alderwood Compassion Center, and we’ve been doing a lot of research in the last year. We’ve talked with our friends at Canyon Hills who run their own food ministry. We’ve talked to local schools who have a finger on the pulse of our community. The schools are aware …
I Love My City – Sunday Compassion Center Update
Tell us about your journey to the compassion center – My heart Just a little over a year ago today, I was approached by Pastor Steve to consider the role of Alderwood Compassion Center Director. I wasn’t looking for a job at the time, I was happy in my career. 5 months later, after much prayer and thought I was …
A Walkthrough Before Renovations
Things are beginning to take shape in the Alderwood Compassion Center building. We are really excited to open our doors to Lynnwood and the surrounding areas of Snohomish County to see needs met and lives changed. Imagine with us as Arie Mahler, the Compassion Center director, looks past the unfinished work to see the food program and gospel impact our …