ALFA (Abundant Life for All) Christian Community is based upon our understanding of God's love for all people and His desire for us to live life to the full.  Here are some passages of scripture and other Christian writings that have particular relevance to our vision. 

 

John 10v10 - Jesus said "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

 

1 Cor 12v22 - “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seems to be weaker are indispensable.”

 

Rest - Psalm 62 v 5 “My soul finds rest in God alone.” (New International Version)

 

Mother Teresa’s Simple Path – silence, prayer, faith, love, service, peace.

 

Matthew 11 v  28 – 30 Jesus said, “Come to me ..and I will give you rest. …Take my yoke upon you….and you will find rest for your souls”.

Refuge - Psalm 36 v 7 “How precious is your steadfast love, O God!  The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.”

 

Julian of Norwich – God is supreme power, supreme wisdom and supreme goodness/love.

 

Ecclesiastes 5v19 - "To accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is a gift of God."

 

Isaiah 12v6 "Shout and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel."  Also 1 Samuel 17v47 - "The battle is the Lord's" with reference to David v Goliath.

 

 

 

Ephesians 3 v 20 “[God] is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think”. (ESV)