~What To Expect~ As you arrive at the church... You'll find convenient parking in multiple areas throughout the property with spaces close enough that is convenient for the elderly, and handicapped visitors. The main sanctuary is the building closest to Paramount Blvd. and is easily recognizable by the steeple in the front. A warm welcome... Once you enter the door you should find a friendly face and warm hand shake welcoming you to our regular church family gathering. We have members and regular attenders ready to help you find a seat and answer any questions you might have about our church. You'll enter the sanctuary and sit anywhere that is comfortable for you without the worry of being sat in the front row! Heartfelt, authentic worship... The worship time is an opportunity for a genuine, open expression of our passion for Jesus Christ through song, prayer, and a relevant message. You will see that at Abundant Hope you can experience authentic worship... worship that is all about God, and not about us. Worshipers are welcome to sit, stand, clap, not clap, lift hands, not lift hands... all in the spirit of order as Paul the Apostle taught in 1 Corinthians 14. Whether you are rejoicing or reflecting, our worship time is encouraging, uplifting, sometimes challenging... but always with the purpose of expressing our love for Jesus Christ. Relevant teaching... You will experience relevant instruction based on the ultimate truth... God's own word as recorded in The Bible. You will hear a message that not only speaks to the needs and situations we all face each day, but one that is faithful to the scriptures. At Abundant Hope you'll find that we've been blessed with one of the most dynamic and genuine teachers anywhere in Southern California. A friendly atmosphere... Everyone at Abundant Hope still remembers what it's like being a guest at a new church. We do our best to welcome you as you arrive and do what we can to make you feel at home. During the service, you will find that the offering is extremely low-key... in fact, if you blink you may miss it. It is intended for our members and regular attenders so guests should not feel compelled to give in any way. Please feel free to fill out a visitor's card out and drop it in the offering knowing that no one is going to show up on your doorstep unexpectedly! We respect your time and your privacy. Real people... One of the most important things our guests discover quickly is that AHCC is a place for real, friendly people... we all have the same hurts, habits, and hang ups as everyone else. We know that we are all imperfect people in an imperfect world, saved from inevitable destruction, only by the grace of God. You will find an immediate sense of family and belonging among people of many races, backgrounds, and financial position. After it's all said and done... Abundant Hope is a family of imperfect people serving a perfect God, navigating life together, and doing everything we can to use the time, talents, and resources on loan from God to spread this "good news" of Jesus Christ to Downey, Southern California, California, the U.S., and the world... we're a small but growing church looking and pressing ahead toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ. Come and see for yourself!
