NEW CHURCH · HORIZON WEST, ORLANDO

New here? Us too.

The Abode is a new church gathering in Horizon West, Orlando - built for the 70% of us who moved here from somewhere else.

A dwelling place for God. A welcoming home for people.
A dwelling place for God. A welcoming home for people.
A dwelling place for God. A welcoming home for people.

Psalm 27:4

One thing I have desired of the Lord,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to inquire in His temple.

CORE VALUES:

01

God's presence is our home.

No matter where we are physically, we abide in Him spiritually.

Psalm 139:7–8 NIV

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

Group of people sitting in a circle holding hands with heads bowed in a moment of prayer or reflection.

02

Discipleship is our calling.

Be with Jesus. Become like Him. Do as He did.

Matthew 28:19 NIV

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Group of four young people sitting outdoors, one man holding and discussing a book with others.

03

Obedience is our reward.

We don’t obey to get something from God, we obey because we love God.

John 14:21 NIV

Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.

Man with outstretched arms looking toward a sunset over distant mountains.

04

Family is our focus.

Strong families build strong churches. Our most important ministry begins in the home.

Joshua 24:15 NIV

But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

Smiling family of four sitting close, sharing a joyful moment on a couch in a cozy living room.

05

Hospitality is our heart.

We host people with the radical, intentional, and real love of Jesus.

Romans 12:13 NIV

Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Smiling woman in sweater opening door to greet two people holding a dish in a warm home setting.

06

Excellence is our spirit.

Excellence honors God. Excellence is not the prize, but it eliminates distractions so people can see Jesus.

Colossians 3:23 NIV

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters...

Young woman with hair in a bun writing in a notebook at a desk with an open laptop and books.

07

Generosity is our privilege.

We give cheerfully because Jesus gave everything for us.

John 3:16 NIV

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son...

Smiling woman handing a thank you bag to another person at a community food distribution event.

08

Fun is our benchmark.

Serving God brings true joy. If we’re not having fun, we’re not doing it right.

Psalm 45:7b NIV

Therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

Four diverse friends smiling and laughing together in an outdoor social setting.

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August

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