{"id":144,"date":"2025-02-27T19:20:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T19:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/?p=144"},"modified":"2025-06-27T13:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:51:54","slug":"new-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/new-beginnings\/","title":{"rendered":"New beginnings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anchored Baptist Church is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand and grow in our ministry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DEacon-induction_01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DEacon-induction_01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DEacon-induction_01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DEacon-induction_01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anchoredbaptist.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DEacon-induction_01.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we continue to seek God\u2019s direction, we are committed to fostering a community of faith, love, and accountability, where each member plays a vital role in fulfilling the church\u2019s calling. 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