The Anchor El Paso

From this week’s sermon: “Holding To A Form Of Godliness Without Power” by Austin Cottingim
[2 Timothy 3: 1-9]

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Friendly reminder, we will be gathering this Sunday after our service. Grab some lunch and come fellowship with us at our church building. Invite friends/family and see you there!

From Sermon: “Useful For The Kingdom” by Josue Lugo
[2 Timothy 2: 20-26]

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We said our goodbyes to the Nicholson Family last month as they head off to Central Texas for their next season in life. Thank you for serving our church body and community so beautifully. We will miss your sweet family and pray for what our Lord has in store for you all. See you soon 👋🏽

Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12

From this week’s sermon: ‘God’s Firm Foundation’ by Pastor Roman Ortiz.

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Meet the Sanchez Family! Karen serves as our Children's Ministry Assistant. Both David and Karen assist our church body by setting up building up for our Sunday morning gatherings. They both have a huge heart for serving our church and their community.

Their favorite thing about MCs: “The community and the the feeling of family. We love doing life with all those wonderful people and talking about The Gospel.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 📸 Sarah Lung

During this time of rest, we encourage members our our congregation to continue to seek community and fellowship with one another. We also encourage you to read God’s word and share the Gospel with your communities, friends and family. If you do not belong to an MC, reach out to any of our leaders for information on any upcoming summer gatherings.

God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9

Meet the Lugos! Josue “Juice” serves as our Minister of Music. Additionally, Juice and his bride, Jade are MC Leaders. They are also expecting baby number dos, God is great!

Their favorite thing about MCs: “Having a set time for fellowship in the midst of a busy schedule. Given our current stage of life, we don’t get many opportunities to spontaneously meet with people, but to have this built in time in our schedule allows us to consistently have a time to grow in intimacy with our community in an intentional way. “

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Serve in Witness to Your Faith. Hebrews 13:16 📸 Sarah Lung

We are in the process of wrapping up our Spring Missional Community gatherings. However, please check our site to connect with our leaders on summer time gatherings. We enjoyed sharing a meal and spending some quality time with The Anchor’s founding Pastor, Murray Van Gundy at one of our MCs last night. Come say hello this Sunday!

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

Meet the Hernadez’! They serve our congregation as MC Leaders and are also passionate about building meaningful relationships.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “ We love the fellowship and getting to know one another.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 📸 Sarah Lung

Meet the Griffiths! They serve our congregation as MC Leaders and are also passionate about sharing The Gospel and missionary work building homes for families in need across Latin America.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “Our favorite thing about MC is getting to gather to discuss and dig deep into scripture as a group.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 📸 Sarah Lung

Meet the Cormells! They serve our congregation as MC Leaders. They are passionate about sharing the Gospel and serving others.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “ It is a space to discuss the Bible in community and what it looks like for us to live on mission for as Christians.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John: 15:12 📸 Sarah Lung

Meet the Ortiz Family! Roman serves as an Elder and Executive Pastor. His beautiful bride, Claudia, and their two daughters assist in our Children’s ministry program.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “MC nights mean a night of conversation and transparency and even vulnerability. Getting outside our comfort zone to be real with our church family is key to growth! Our favorite thing about MC is the people…without people we would not have accountability, love, rebuke, encouragement or fun.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had
Romans 15:15 📸

Our Kid's MC serving our community by spending time with elders at La Casa de Los Abuelos. They enjoyed playing bingo and sharing The Gospel with our elderly neighbors

With our Children's Ministry, we aim to provide an environment that is safe, happy, and nurturing, while presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our Kid’s MC serving our community by spending time with elders at La Casa de Los Abuelos. They enjoyed playing bingo and sharing The Gospel with our elderly neighbors. With our Children’s Ministry, we aim to provide an environment that is safe, happy, and nurturing, while presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Meet the Reinkings! Together, they serve The Anchor as Missional Community Leaders. Tabetha also serves as our Children’s Ministry Coordinator.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “We love hosting and having people over and we love the opportunity to talk about the word together, as well as just getting to know the people and our MC.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 📸

Meet the Cruz’ They serve The Anchor as Missional Community Leaders.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “Definitely the intimacy! We can share life’s joys and heartaches with one another.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3 📸

We have some beautiful news to share, baby Rowan Shea was born last week! Please pray over the Brazeau Family as they navigate through sleepless nights and busy days. Mama, Daddy and big sister are doing great, Praise Jesus! 🤍

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3

Meet Elder and Teaching Pastor, Steven and his beautiful bride Cynthia.

Their favorite thing about MC nights: “The community! We love being with people and building more and more closeness with them.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 📸 Sarah Lung

Meet the Cottingims! They serve The Anchor as Deacons and Missional Community Leaders.

Their favorite thing about MC Nights: “We love the fellowship, seeing familiar faces during a hard week, and we love growing in our faith.”

MC’s are the heartbeat of The Anchor where we cultivate a culture of living on mission throughout the week.

Romans 12:4-5 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Beautiful Sunday gathering celebrating the resurrection of our Lord. He is Risen! ✝️🤍

Today marks our 7th anniversary! 🎊

We gathered for the first time as a local body on Easter Sunday, 7 years ago.

We are so grateful to God for His sovereignty and grace throughout the years.

Head on over to our link in bio to purchase an ⚓️ Anchor mug!

We start our 5 week sermon series this Sunday! Join us in person or online at 10am |100 Porfirio Diaz. ⚓️

Sola Scriptura - October 2nd
Solus Christus - October 9th
Sola Fide - October 16th
Sola Gratia - October 23rd
Soli Deo Gloria -October 30th

We will hold a meeting after our gathering this coming Sunday to discuss our Children’s Ministry program. We are asking our current volunteers to join us and if you’re interested in volunteering, please attend the meeting as well ⚓️

We are elated for our lead Pastor, Steven and his beautiful bride. Their marriage reflects the love and relationship between Christ and with one another. Church, let’s pray over our Pastor and Cynthia as they begin their life as one in the imagine of Christ. "He who finds a wife finds a treasure and obtains favor
from the Lord." - Proverbs 18:22

We prayed over the sweet Kimbers at our Tuesday MC and shared a sweet meal together as a family. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare to head to their new home in Korea. You will be missed but we can’t wait to see your updates as your venture off in your new country.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." —Philippians 4:6

We are excited to have our first deacons installed at the Anchor. Thank you, Austin and Julie for being obedient to our Lord’s commands and for serving our church body wholeheartedly. The result of having deacons is mentioned in

Acts 6:7 -and the word of God continue to increase, and the number of disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 6:1 - 6 tells the need for the deacons. In short, deacons are needed to help with practical physical urgent matters so that the gospel is continued to be proclaimed.

We say, “see you later” to yet another sweet family. Waldron family, you are cherished and you will be be greatly missed. Thank you for your friendship, your passion for children’s ministry and leadership. Your love for Christ sees no bounds and it is evident in your Christlike service for your brothers and sisters and genuine love for people.

We pray over your family as you head off to a new state and begin a new and exciting season in your lives. God bless you all and we love you.

Ephesians 4:16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

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