We hope that you will have an opportunity to worship with us in the near future. We're aware of the fact that it can be a bit daunting to visit a church for the first time, so we've created this page to give you some helpful information about what to expect. If you have additional questions, feel free to give us a call at (650) 625-1500.
Before Service
Starting the weekend of July 31 - August 1, we will no longer hold our Saturday, 7:00PM service. Our three weekend worship services will be Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 8:30 AM and 11 AM.
Until July 25, 2010, Abundant Life has 4 weekly worship services on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Our praise and worship time begins 10 minutes before the formal service start time. We are located in Mountain View, CA - click here for a map and driving directions to our worship center. Our services start on time and last approximately 90 minutes. Safari Kids Children's Ministry for infants through 4th grade is offered during both Sunday morning services and on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. There is no children's ministry offered at the Saturday 7 p.m. service. Each service can also be seen and heard in our Chapel or Fellowship Hall which serves as a "play room" for families with restless children. In addition, the women's restroom by the main entrance has a lounge (ideal for nursing mothers), and both the men's and women's restrooms feature diaper changing tables.
By the way, our attendees dress in a variety of styles. So whether you are dressed casually or in your "Sunday best", you will not feel out of place. When you arrive for service, you may park in any available space in our parking lots, on the street, or in any neighboring lot designated by ALCF parking signs. Please be mindful of spaces reserved for those with special needs.
During Service
Abundant Life is a welcoming church. As you enter the worship center, ushers and greeters will be on hand to assist you. In addition, you'll find friendly, helpful people at the information center in the main lobby.
Feel free to find a seat either on the first level in the main sanctuary or on the second level in the balcony. Please be mindful of seats or areas reserved for those who are handicapped.
After an opening prayer, our worship team leads the congregation in singing and the lyrics of each song are projected on video screens. Visitors are free to sing along with us or simply observe. In addition, everything that happens during our worship services is clearly explained for the benefit of our guests. It is also worth noting that we typically serve Communion (The Lord's Supper) on the first weekend of every month. When we do so, a pastor clearly explains the significance of this practice.
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship is widely known for its practical, down to earth, Bible-centered teaching that helps us apply God's timeless truth to our everyday lives.
There are no offerings taken during our services. Instead, worshippers are free to give as they enter or exit each service by placing their contributions in one of the tithes/offerings boxes located throughout our worship center. As a result, visitors feel no pressure or obligation to give an offering.