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Anchor House Week 26 - Needs Met

One of things I get to do in my role with Anchor House is visit churches and invite them into partnership with the mission. What we need most is people willing to donate their time and serve alongside us at SeaPort Manatee. We are seeking followers of Jesus who want to consistently serve in a ministry with a local and global impact. We are inviting people who are motivated by love and want to love others.

Many times when I approach a church they are expecting a financial “ask”. While we are an independent 501c3 mission and rely on the generosity of others to exist, money is not our primary “ask”. I can imagine churches frequently get approached by missions and ministries hoping for funding. I believe as missionaries and leaders of ministries, our responsibility is to share with God’s people what He is doing through us. Once we do that I think we need to allow the Holy Spirit to work.  The Holy Spirit will guide them as to how or if a church or person should engage with the mission. 

I believe that God will provide for Anchor House. For almost 30 years God has faithfully provided so that His ministry may be done through Anchor House and those who serve Him. Paul, in the letter to the Phillipians, writes, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” There is no doubt, God will meet our needs in every area of our need.

If you give financially to the mission, thank you for joining us as partners. Your generosity is an inspiration. If you give of your time,  please accept my sincere gratitude. You are the heartbeat of the mission. Whether you clean a bathroom, drive the van, heat up foods in the kitchen, help build ditty bags, staff the center in the evening, or any number of amazing other actions, know that we celebrate you with thanksgiving. No matter how you have been called to partner with Anchor House, you are a blessing to the international seafarers and SeaPort Manatee community. We are grateful for you. 

If you read this and feel called to step in and serve with us, email me at AnchorHouseMission2@gmail.com.

Be blessed and be a blessing,

Matt


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