OUR STORY
"Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee." Genesis 12:1
In the spring of 2007, Elder Trevis A. Hall answered the call to the pastoral ministry after God had confirmed this new assignment with prophecies, signs, and visions. Initially, this was not an easy decision for Elder Hall after having served nearly eighteen (18) years at the New Bethel Church Of God In Christ (founded by the late Bishop Sherman S. Howard). Nevertheless, his answer was a resounding "Yes, Lord."
Taking the name the Lord had given him one morning when he awoke, and the supporting scripture, "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10), Elder Hall set out to fulfill the plan of God for his life.
With the blessing of his pastor, Bishop Neavelle A. Coles, Elder Hall began making preparations for the new ministry. He was joined in prayer, planning, and preparation by his sister, Tricia Hall, and dear friends, Elder Phyllis Gorham and Conchita "Candy" Parker. Time after time, God showed His favor in their plans by opening doors (and even shutting some) and by expediting the legal, logistical, and civil processes necessary to make this dream a reality.
On August 13, 2007, Abundant Life Church Of God In Christ was officially incorporated in the District of Columbia. And on Sunday, September 2, 2007, the Abundant Life COGIC held its first worship celebration at 2373 Rhode Island Ave., NE, Washington, DC. This worship space was made possible through a providential agreement with Pastors Jayme and Danny McCrimmon and the Capital Temple COGIC. From the very beginning, the presence of the Lord has certainly been in this place. On the first Sunday, three (3) souls were saved and in addition to Pastor Hall, Sis. Tricia, and Sis. Candy, eight (8) other persons became foundational members.
In order that more friends could celebrate with the newly formed Abundant Life Church, Pastor Donnell Smith and the Emmanuel COGIC family graciously opened their doors and a "Grand Opening" Celebration was held on September 30, 2007. Family members and friends traveled from far and near to pray for, encourage, and support the ministry.
The Lord continues to add souls, gifts, and talents to the church. In the very first year, a number of ministries were birthed. They included the Music, Usher, Liturgical Arts, Outreach, Internet, Hospitality, Youth, Shepherd's Care, and Intercessors Ministries.
God has certainly made Abundant Life Church a place of "restoration, redemption, and radical worship". This branch of Zion strives to witness to the lost, empower the saved, and advance the Kingdom of God as the vision continues to grow and unfold.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower God’s people to live Christ-like lives of freedom from sin and bondage; and to equip them to live in the realm of spiritual and natural abundance through the uncompromised preaching and teaching of His Word.
Our Vision
At Abundant Life Church, we have been mandated by God to minister to those who are lost, hungry, helpless, and hurting. We have been authorized by God to speak a word of life into otherwise dead situations. We have been called by God to teach people to live both spiritually and naturally abundant lives.
Our church is a unique and vibrant ministry that empowers each individual to discover his or her purpose through the practical life application of God's word. We are committed to doing so without prejudice, fear, or judgment.
Realizing that each person is at a different place in this journey of life, with love, we strive to help our brothers and sisters follow the path of righteousness that God has set forth through His son, Jesus.
Because we serve an excellent God, we seek to exhibit the same spirit of excellence in our worship. This includes giving Him the very best of our time, our talents, or gifts, and our resources.
We adhere to the doctrine and practice of Holiness. Our style of worship is fervent, spirited, and radical. We unashamedly and freely operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, for it is He who has made us effective witnesses and sends us forth to evangelize the world.
What We Believe
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ at His return.
We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance, faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ, and accepting the Gospel according to Romans 10:9, 10.
We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.
We believe that the baptism in the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in this present world. Amen.
