One Year & Counting
This past Sunday we celebrated our ONE YEAR anniversary since beginning Sunday morning worship services in Angier. This is huge given that not every church plant survives its first year. But Anthem Church isn't just surviving; we're thriving.
Why are we thriving? There are four reasons. First and foremost, it's because God's favor rests upon Anthem Church. This is His doing. This is His show. He is blessing us, growing our church, and providing everything we need. The Lord gets all the glory, honor and praise.
Second, we are thriving because of continued support from outside of Anthem Church. Our sending church Explore Church continues to support us financially and continues to send volunteers to serve in various ministries (i.e. praise team, children's ministry, building work). We also receive much needed financial support from the Little River Baptist Association and from the NC State Baptist Convention. If not for their commitment to church planting, we would not be able to keep out doors open. And we have also received contributions from other churches: Redeemer Community Church in Fuquay, Bethel Church in Willow Springs, and Intentional Love Baptist Church in Fuquay. It's amazing how much support we have received in our first year. We're so grateful for all of the help.
Third, we are thriving because of our volunteers. Anthem Church is filled with followers of Jesus who realize that Christianity isn't a spectator sport. You are not sitting on your hands, but are rather lending a hand. You selflessly give of your time to use your gifts, talents, and abilities. You serve beyond the level of convenience often serving in multiple ministries. Thank you for your sacrifice. The truth is that we can only go so far as our volunteers are willing to take us.
And fourth, we are thriving because we are active as a church. Our calendar is filled with outreach, missions, evangelism, and service projects. We have been extremely active in Angier doing our best to be a blessing to our community. We have been busy - good busy - strategic busy - busy with a purpose. And here's what I know: God blesses busy. God is blessing us because we are focused on our mission of filling Angier and the world with love-filled, faith-filled, hope-filled followers of Jesus.
We give thanks to God for blessing us so much during our first year. We praise Him for an amazing first twelve months. Now we turn our eyes toward the future and pray for God to continue to grow our numbers, grow our influence, and grow our ability to fill Angier and the world with love-filled, faith-filled, hope-filled followers of Jesus.
In awe of Jesus,
Pastor Rick
Why are we thriving? There are four reasons. First and foremost, it's because God's favor rests upon Anthem Church. This is His doing. This is His show. He is blessing us, growing our church, and providing everything we need. The Lord gets all the glory, honor and praise.
Second, we are thriving because of continued support from outside of Anthem Church. Our sending church Explore Church continues to support us financially and continues to send volunteers to serve in various ministries (i.e. praise team, children's ministry, building work). We also receive much needed financial support from the Little River Baptist Association and from the NC State Baptist Convention. If not for their commitment to church planting, we would not be able to keep out doors open. And we have also received contributions from other churches: Redeemer Community Church in Fuquay, Bethel Church in Willow Springs, and Intentional Love Baptist Church in Fuquay. It's amazing how much support we have received in our first year. We're so grateful for all of the help.
Third, we are thriving because of our volunteers. Anthem Church is filled with followers of Jesus who realize that Christianity isn't a spectator sport. You are not sitting on your hands, but are rather lending a hand. You selflessly give of your time to use your gifts, talents, and abilities. You serve beyond the level of convenience often serving in multiple ministries. Thank you for your sacrifice. The truth is that we can only go so far as our volunteers are willing to take us.
And fourth, we are thriving because we are active as a church. Our calendar is filled with outreach, missions, evangelism, and service projects. We have been extremely active in Angier doing our best to be a blessing to our community. We have been busy - good busy - strategic busy - busy with a purpose. And here's what I know: God blesses busy. God is blessing us because we are focused on our mission of filling Angier and the world with love-filled, faith-filled, hope-filled followers of Jesus.
We give thanks to God for blessing us so much during our first year. We praise Him for an amazing first twelve months. Now we turn our eyes toward the future and pray for God to continue to grow our numbers, grow our influence, and grow our ability to fill Angier and the world with love-filled, faith-filled, hope-filled followers of Jesus.
In awe of Jesus,
Pastor Rick
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