NEWS
Here is the latest going on at Anchor Church
Annual Business Meeting + Potluck
This Annual Business Meeting will be a time for Anchor members to eat delicious food and conduct the business of the church. The meeting will be Sunday, November 16 at 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and come ready celebrate what God is doing at Anchor Church at Portland. During this meeting, we will also have a vote of affirmation for the Deacon and Board Member Candidate: Rob Riccitelli. Information about Rob can be found on the back table of the Sanctuary.
Thanksgiving Bags
Help us share the hope of the Gospel by taking a Thanksgiving bag, filling it with items from the included list, and blessing a family in need this holiday season. Bags are due back on campus by November 23. The turkeys will be picked up from Publix, so please include a Publix gift card. See Pastor Jeff for additional details.
Hanging of the Greens
Join us on Saturday, November 29 at 9am to as we gather to prepare the church for the Christmas season with the Hanging of the Greens.
Operation Christmas Child
Serve a child and share the Gospel by filling up a shoebox with gifts! Instructions and labels are in the boxes. You can pick up a box at the back table as you leave today. Boxes are due at the church by Sunday, November 16.
Men's Bible Study
Men, we’ve got a new Bible study for you on Thursday night at 6:00 in the fellowship hall. Come ready to learn the Bible and connect with other guys.
Spend time with JEsus
We want you to spend time with Jesus each day. That’s why we’ve created Anchor Daily Devotions, a resource based on our Sunday sermons to help you dive deeper into Scripture. You can find them at anchorfreeport.com/devos.
Invest in the next generation
Want to make a difference in the lives of the next generation? Join our nursery team and show the love of Jesus to our little ones during the 11 a.m. service.
For more information or to sign up to serve see Diana Snyder or email kids@anchorfreeport.com to sign up.
Need Prayer?
James 5:16 says that we should pray for each other. We want to do that as a church. If there is something we can pray for, let us know by filling out this form.Â
Wednesday night bible study
Our Wednesday Night Bible Study, led by Pastor Jeff, meets in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. The current study is Jesus, The Harmony: a unique chronological, harmonized account of Jesus’ life written in a simplified flow.
WANT TO SERVE?
In order to become more like Christ, we serve others as Jesus served us. Whether you are a member or not, jump into serve in a ministry of the church! You can get involved by filling out a Connect Card and checking “I’d Like To Serve” or by going to anchorfreeport.com/serve.
WANT TO BE BAPTIZED?
In His Word, God invites us to follow Jesus by taking the step of faith that is baptism. Tell the world of your faith in Jesus by being baptized! Sign up today by visiting anchorfreeport.com/yes.
November Playlist
Check out the songs we’ll be singing this month so you can be prepared to sing in worship. Have a listen to our October playlist.
Are you Handy?
Our church property is a blessing, and we want to keep it looking its best and functioning smoothly. That’s why the church Properties Committee is putting together a team of volunteers to help with various maintenance and improvement projects.
If you’re willing to lend a hand, please fill out this short form.
Evangelism Tool
God has called us to share the Gospel with others, but we don’t always feel confident in doing it. Visit anchorfreeport.com/share to view a short video on sharing the Good News.
Bible reading plan
Looking for a plan to help you read the Bible? Click here for a 3-year Bible reading plan that will take you through the whole Bible in 36 months.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
We have a group of women that get together to fellowship and study the Bible on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Women, you are welcome to be part of it. Just show up ready to hear from God!
connect with aqua de vida
Continue to pray for missionary Shane Hiersche and his effort, Aqua de Vida Ministries. Connect with the ministry by visiting advministries.org or Shane’s Facebook page.
LADIES' FELLOWSHIP
Get to know the other ladies in the church on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at McDonalds. Grab some coffee, socialize, and pray for others!
WATCH ONLINE
If you are going to miss a Sunday or want to rewatch a past service, head to anchorfreeport.com/watch.
PRAY FOR OTHERS AT ANCHOR
At Anchor, we love to pray for one another. A simple way to be a part of that is by joining our Prayer List. You’ll be emailed prayer requests as they come in. Sign up at anchorfreeport.com/prayerlist.
LOOKING FOR KIDS' HELPERS
God has blessed Anchor with a lot of children. We are dividing up our older kids into two classrooms. This means we’ll need more people willing to invest in our young ones. You will not have to teach, and we’ll train you on what to do. If you are interested, let Diana Snyder know or fill out this short form.
GET INVOLVED
Are you looking to take the next step in your faith? Let us help you find a group, serve in some way, be baptized, or join the church by clicking the respective links.