PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

 

If you have a testimony that you would like to share in order to bring God glory, please e-mail it to Kisha at biblechurch@abingdonbiblechurch.org or call her at the church office (628-2400). Kisha will then post it here on this page.

 

Abingdon Bible Church has been my family for all 17 years of my life. The genuine love this body of believers has for one another sets it apart from any other church I have seen. Knowing Pastor Paul’s and Pastor Greg’s desire to honor and serve the Lord whole-heartedly and seeing this in their selfless commitment to teaching and edifying makes Abingdon Bible Church the wonderfully special place that it is to me. Even though I am away at college, I continue to thank God for His grace and loving kindness He has shown by allowing me to call this church my family. - Anna Moore

                                                                                                                           

   

What does Abingdon Bible Church mean to us?  In a word, “Family.” When we moved to Abingdon in 1981 from Michigan, this body of believers became our family. Now that the Lord has moved us into missions and away from here, we still long for our ABC family. The fellowship with friends, service in the church, and ministry of the church are just a few of the things we miss. But one day we won’t be longing for our ABC family anymore, because we will all be together with the Lord in His home, in His time. - Bob & Mary Kaiser

 

Years ago, our little modest church with about 10 people that was such a testimony to me. Everyone brought their Bible and even read them. Just like today. - Bonnie Rector

                                                                                     

French and I came to Abingdon in 1985. We were expecting our first child, and wanted to find a church home where we could grow, and one that would grow with us.  My idea was to visit lots of different churches. We visited Abingdon Bible Church once, and never left. We praise the Lord for the teaching of the Word, the leadership, the worship, the fellowship, and the youth ministries. It holds a very special place in the heart of our family. - Laura Moore

                                                                                                                         

Thanks to all of you who committedly serve at Abingdon Bible Church. You have meant so much to our family. - The Bourquins

                                                                                                                         

We were drawn to ABC because of the large number of home schooling families and acquaintances who were members here, as well as the availability of the accurate preaching and teaching of the Word. - Mitch & Lisa Birzer

                                                                                                             

We became involved with Abingdon Bible Church through a “Growing Kids God’s Way” class. We were fortunate to be mentored by Monty and Brenda Vernon.  The relationships we developed with other believers in our group made us want to stay at ABC. We have found ABC to be a place for spiritual growth for our family. The leadership and caring believers share our joys and sorrows. - Dana Smith & Family

                                                                                                 

When we found ourselves searching for a place to worship, we came to Abingdon Bible Church because we had heard good things and seen good things in the lives of those we knew to be members.  We weren’t disappointed and continue to be grateful for sound teaching and practice. We also can be confident, as we wanted to be better stewards, that our tithes was going to what we believe was God’s work.  We love our church family and we feel loved in return. Could it be any better? - Don & Pam May

                                                                                                             

Abingdon Bible Church has been and continues to be a place to worship, use my spiritual gift, and to grow. It is a blessing to be among others who seek to honor God in worship. It is a blessing to be allowed to teach young children what I have learned. And it is a blessing to be part of a small group, a place where I am safely vulnerable to others in the “priesthood of believers” so that I can be held accountable to grow and mature in the Lord. I am reminded of Malachi 2:7, “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction – because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty.” We are blessed to have many such priests at Abingdon Bible Church. - Mary Prestowitz

                                                                                                                         

Shortly after moving to Abingdon in 1999, we were invited to attend Abingdon Bible Church by French Moore. Upon arriving at our first service, Pastor Greg Alderman rose to give the sermon and Lorrie “gasped” as if passing a kidney stone.  But to my relief, she was simply surprised by seeing her former Bible teacher from Roanoke at the podium.  She told me later, “This surely is a sign from God that ABC is our church.” And so it has been ever since. We thank the Lord for Pastors Paul and Greg, and our entire church family for showing us the love of Christ. Love is the reason we will keep coming to ABC. - Wallace Huff & Family

                                                                                                 

“Dear friends, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible.” 3 John 5.  We came to Abingdon Bible Church as interns from Germany, because we are going to Ecuador with an American mission board. There we will work together in an American team. So we needed to learn more English and about American culture to understand each other and build a stronger team. We gained these things, but we never thought we’d have such a special time of learning experiences, refreshing and blessings.  Thank you so much because your friendship and encouragement have strengthened us. We hope to stay in contact. - Theo & Silke Murer, with Silas & Laurika

                                                                                                                         

Drema and I came to Abingdon on January 3, 1992. We remember loading up the U-Haul, loading up in Roanoke, and moving slowly down I – 81. We were excited to begin ministry at Abingdon Bible Church.  The church was taking a big step of faith by adding a second pastor. In many ways, it was a step of faith for our family as well. During the interview process, we really felt a connection to the people of ABC and the teens that would be in the youth group. It seemed like an exciting venture.

Twelve Christmases later, just a few weeks ago, I was standing on the stairs in my home looking at the families of the choir that had come over for an “after the Christmas musical” party.  I saw people who were more than friends, more than fellow church members, more than youth group members – they were family.  Some of them had not been born when we came. Some of them had won our hearts from the very beginning. But all of them are my family. We live our lives together. We struggle together, celebrate each other’s joys, and help each other bear up under life’s burdens. Someday, we’ll be thrilled beyond belief with our eternal existence together. I feel like we’re somewhat addicted to the people of Abingdon Bible Church.  It’s a lot of the reason we came.  It’s a big part of the reason we are still here. - Pastor Greg Alderman

                                                                                                 

God has given me the opportunity to serve as a pastor of Abingdon Bible Church for one-half of its history.  This has provided a secure place for me to grow in my knowledge of God and His Word, and in my ability to serve Him and His body.  The church has been the spiritual family for me, for Trudy, and for our children. Each one of us has been blessed spiritually. Josh, Betsy, and Julie came to know Christ, were baptized, and grew under the influence of our home and our church.  Lifelong friends and spiritual mentors have loved and encouraged our three children as they have matured into adults.  Thank you, church family.

Spiritual hunger and responsiveness to God’s word, a willingness to grow and change, patience with me, and persistence in God’s work has encouraged me. Your willingness to embrace those of other cultures, to reach out to the world through short-term missions, and to send our own into Christian service has been a source of joy for me. Repeatedly newcomers share how they have been drawn to our church by the faithful testimony of its members. - Pastor Paul Bufford

  

Abingdon Bible Church hooked me as a kid like no other church has ever done! I remember the years waiting in the ranks for the opportunity to move up to the YOUTH GROUP! It was there that my faith was challenged, my needs met, and friendships developed. But ABC did not stop there. After I graduated from high school, they encouraged me as a young adult to attend Bible College, where I trained for full-time ministry and it just so happens that I also met my wife. Thanks for hooking me as a kid, challenging me as a teen, and supporting me through Bible College. But most of all, thanks for giving me a foundation for full –time ministry. - Ben Croghan (Youth Director, Fresno Bible Church)

    

 

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