Vida Abundante Church
Pastor Mariela
Their focus is reaching out to children, teens, individuals and families many of whom have very limited resources as well as those facing personal challenges. They have a clearly stated intent “We are a church that works for the well being of the community.” Ministering to people in greatest need results in VA being short of financial and material resources but they are long on enthusiasm and creativity!Their consistent message is one of faith, hope and self-responsibility to pursue opportunities that improve lives.
VA utilizes volunteers, especially young adults, to create meaningful learning
Pastor Mariela leading worship songs
Vida Abundante’s ministry occurs “where the people are”. See the photos below. You won’t find a church building. They have developed an outdoor worship center on a rented lot that serves as a central gathering place for their congregation. However, many of their sponsored activities occur in local neighborhoods, parks, and homes.
Vida Abundante Ministries and Services:
- Sunday 6 – 8 p.m. Worship Celebration ( 70+ members of the congregation)
- Monday Women’s Worship (rotates among 15 participants’ homes)
- Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Worship Celebration
- Friday or Saturday evenings: Teen ministry
- Saturday 5-6:30 p.m. Youth ministry (35 children ages 3-12; 100+ children attend summer bible school); 7 p.m. Teen/Youth Adults;
- Special monthly evangelism activities held in neighborhoods
- Saturday 5-6:30 p.m. Youth ministry (35 children ages 3-12; 100+ children attend summer bible school); 7 p.m. Teen/Youth Adults;
Photos of outdoor worship center and February 2010 Mission Trip:
Outdoor Worship Area Before New Roof
1st Worship Service with New Roof
BEFORE – Worship Platform assembled from available materials
BEFORE – Unsafe platform made of reclaimed wood pallets
DURING – Sturdy construction - Platform was built in sections
DURING – Designed & built by mission volunteers
AFTER – Construction is completed by volunteers. Now ready for painting
AFTER – Special industrial paint used at airports resists dirt & water
Pastor Mariela and Mission Volunteers
Bible Story Puppet Show
Youth actively involved; Roof donated by Langmans
Communion Challis and Plate donated by Stephens
Date: August 22, 2012
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Viva Mexico . . . Independence Day Celebrations–September 17, 2012 » Friends of Cozumel
in September 17th, 2012 @ 19:23[...] Vida Abundante Church [...]
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Claudia Rivera
in November 5th, 2011 @ 13:02Hello:
My name is Edgardo Rivera Assistant Youth Director of Southeastern Spanish District AG in Florida. Young
adults ministry is working in planning an event on September of 2012.
This event is a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. We do this as a retreat…
We will like to know if we can served at your ministry. Our student don’t only want to make the trip a fun trip, but also a trip where they can learn to serve and give.
Thank you for all your help, and God Bless You.
Pastor Edgar
ADYD SESD
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