Gathering to hear the good news of Jesus and scattering to share it
I was clearing up today and came across an old Christmas tag that read, “We must be special that we deserved Jesus.” It reminded me of Sunday’s sermon, where we saw in Scripture, the cross wasn’t about affirming our worth—it was about Jesus becoming King, purifying a people for Himself, and calling us to wholehearted devotion, for His glory.
Continue reading “Looking beyond ourselves”Good hymns—both ancient and modern—help us reflect on God’s truth, meditate on His person, and respond in worship. In a fast-paced world where reflection is often neglected, hymns call us back to a place of contemplation. Whether centuries old or newly composed, hymns are a gift to the church—an opportunity to proclaim, remember, and rejoice in the unchanging truths of God’s Word.
Singing great hymns of the past connects us with believers who have gone before us, grounding us in the truths of the faith passed down through generations. Singing contemporary hymns ensures the living church continues to express its praise in fresh and meaningful ways. Both serve the same purpose: to glorify God and build up His people.
Continue reading “Why the hymns we sing matter”
Our church covenant states: “Believing Christ has commissioned His Church to make disciples of all nations, we covenant to make the cause of missions at home and abroad a priority concern.”
One of our members, Timothy Duncan, will be returning to the UK in a week.
Continue reading “Meet our missions student”Anchored Baptist Church is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand and grow in our ministry.
We have a newly formed membership, who commit to grow in faith, serve within the church, and support its mission. This process fosters unity and accountability within the body of Christ. With the addition of new members, our congregation is becoming stronger in its mission to spread the Gospel and disciple believers.
We are also pleased to announce the appointment of new deacons, who will serve faithfully in leadership, helping guide our church in practical and spiritual matters.
Continue reading “New beginnings”