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Sunday Service typically lasts about 75 minutes. The service will begin with about 15 minutes of music led by a virtual or live band. The words of the songs will be shown on large TVs or found in hymnals provided. Many people will sing along and you can too. Participate as you feel comfortable. We use music as a way of expressing our love for God and appreciation for what He has done for us. Children are typically in the service with their parents and we’re totally okay with that :D There is both a “wiggle room” and a “quiet room” for parents to take their children to when needed. Children will find a bookshelf specifically for them along the back wall of the worship center (auditorium). They’re welcome to choose books or activities with their parent’s permission. There will likely be a few times that one of the leaders will pray during the service. You might be asked to sit or to stand up during those prayers. We’ll always make sure you know exactly what to do and we won’t leave you guessing. One of our pastors will teach a lesson from the Bible. Our goal is to help everyone understand the Bible and to apply it to their lives. The teaching will be practical and challenging, and hopefully will inspire you in your personal pursuit of God. On some occasions we may have a Children’s Message (a dedicated time for the children to sit with the pastor before the church to experience the message in a way they will understand) or baptisms during the service. Other times we celebrate communion (some refer to it as Lord’s Supper or Eucharist) together. At every service, we’ll have a host who will explain what’s happening during the service so that there are no surprises whatsoever. At the conclusion of our service each Sunday we take an offering of financial gifts. This offering is for those who call Anchor of Hope their “church home”. As our guest, you’re not expected to give any money. That decision is totally up to you. We have been blessed with many opportunities to serve the needs of our community, and through the generosity of our church members, we can meet those needs. You are welcome to participate as you feel you’re ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640034419106-E94TJFZN7Y5AUYYKIVJB/unsplash-image-ukvkvS2Wdlw.jpg Plan a Visit - What if I don’t have my own Bible? One of the things that our church is known for is the Bible teaching from our pastors. Each has an exceptional gift of taking what may seem like complicated topics in the Bible and explaining them in ways that we can all understand. You can follow the link below to browse our sermon library and see for yourself. We want every person to feel comfortable and become confident in their ability to read and understand the Bible. If you don’t own a Bible, we’d love to give you one. There will be a Bible under the seat in front of you. You can also download a Bible app to your phone for easy access. That may be why others sitting around you have their phones out during the service. They’re not texting! 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In 2021, we partnered with Set Free Church to turn our church parsonage into a 10-bed sober living home for ladies. We got a boost from a North Carolina mission team during the summer as we performed an extreme home makeover on the house, and the ladies moved in that weekend. Through this partnership, there are numerous project-based and relational opportunities to volunteer to improve the lives and situations of ladies living on the Kenai Peninsula who are seeking victory over homelessness, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol abuse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1641516536676-0C4C0U9044Z9Y81CNR3Y/unsplash-image-LKTrzus_uq0.jpg Ministries - Learn about Baskets of Hope. We are a distribution hub for the area food bank. Families and individuals from our community can reach out to request assistance through our Baskets of Hope food ministry. Love INC is a “Clearinghouse” for agencies and church ministries on the Kenai Peninsula. We are also a partner church with them to efficiently and effectively distribute food boxes to families and individuals in need. The Baskets of Hope ministry team prepares boxes and then distributes them from our church building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Ministries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Ministries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Ministries https://www.anchorofhopekenai.com/prayer daily 0.75 2021-12-29 https://www.anchorofhopekenai.com/about-us daily 0.75 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640723099850-SZR0IFEXVN79I38HZ55M/unsplash-image-3OR-XFzKSBo.jpg About Us - An old tool shed. A group of teenagers from the Valley and the pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Anchorage held a rally for the community on May 12, 1956. This event marked the opening of the Baptist Mission in Kenai. They raised money to help fund the $500 down payment on an old tool shed purchased from the Wildwood Army Post that was relocated to a site on the main street. A church grew and constituted in 1960 and reconstituted in 1965 as The First Baptist Church. For 65+ years, First Baptist Kenai has been an anchor of hope for the Peninsula. In 2021, the church began a refocus process to effectively reach our neighbors in Kenai, North Kenai, Nikiski, and Soldotna. A result of this church revitalization process, First Baptist Kenai changed it’s name to Anchor of Hope. We are remembering and reclaiming the excitement and expectation that marked our humble beginnings. If you do not have a church home and you desire to truly find and follow Jesus, you belong here. We cannot wait to meet you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1648670326688-2TKNJVOHV4Y7O02FQJZ0/Jim.jpeg About Us - Meet our pastor. Dr. Hamilton is a featured speaker at Christian conferences, a writer in Christian publications, and inspirational speaker for numerous faith-based organizations. He coaches ministry leaders in AK and around the globe. Jim has led multi-million dollar faith-based nonprofits, served local churches as a lead pastor and interim, helped start new churches, and provided his expertise as a church consultant to numerous congregations. Jim has been married to his high school sweetheart Lisa for almost 43 years. He's dad to 5 grown children and "Papa" to 13 grand kids. Jim emphasized that Lisa is an important part of his ministry and can offer much spousal support to missionaries and pastors in bush communities. Dr. Hamilton has earned degrees from Wayland Baptist University, Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, and Bethany Divinity College and Seminary. Dr. Hamilton has more than 35 years of experience as a vocational minister serving in local churches and para-church organizations. Jim served as a pastor/planter in Alaska and Indiana for a total of 14 years. Early in his ministry he and Lisa were house parents for Baptist Children’s Homes for a total of 5 years. Jim was Executive Director at Dakota Baptist Convention for 8 years, Executive Director for a 100+ church network in Southeast Texas for 4 years, and is now Executive Director at Arctic Barnabas Ministries in Kenai, Alaska. Jim has impacted the business sector mentoring entrepreneurs, coaching executives, and consulting with companies around organizational development. Dr. Hamilton has worked as a paid professional coach for 14+ years in the areas of executive, leadership and business coaching. 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Many people on the Kenai Peninsula suffer from seasonal depression. Spending time with other people and doing something new are helpful ways to get and stay healthy. Volunteering and giving your time to someone in need, or a worthy cause, will cultivate hope within yourself and others. How has God designed, gifted, and called you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640733699139-XYB1T1XFLU1HCCV1Y69N/unsplash-image-zXVk8mNl9M0.jpg Welcome Home - Better together. The very moment you find and decide to follow the example of Jesus, you become His student. This is the first of many courageous steps of faith each of us take throughout this life-long journey of life transformation. Anchor of Hope helps people, just like you, chart their course. Anchor of Hope is like a dojo where students of Jesus train to become more like him while at the same time, becoming more their unique selves. What’s your next step? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1648670326688-2TKNJVOHV4Y7O02FQJZ0/image0+%289%29.jpeg Welcome Home - Dr. Jim Hamilton Elder; Lead Pastor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1648670240022-IO0QLNAOSMYR178CN4VC/image1+%282%29.jpeg Welcome Home - Pastor Bill Lockner Ministry Director, Set Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640737642863-I32DK508K4CTJO3CJP5P/IMG_8008.jpg Welcome Home - Pastor Tom Boehm Elder; Marine (retired) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640737649853-GLKI6OSFNA0ODEABISYD/IMG_8007.jpg Welcome Home - Mike Reid Elder; public school teacher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640737636950-7G9SV63XJO5XSILCI76O/IMG_8009.jpg Welcome Home - Eric Parnell Deacon; auto industry manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640737626256-EW0T9B1O5AW9E29NCXTK/IMG_8011.jpg Welcome Home - Phil Morin Deacon; public school teacher (retired) https://www.anchorofhopekenai.com/groups daily 0.75 2021-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b0175fefe1176cfe65e3e4/1640721585634-JOKBIIOYR3X6978M4OSU/unsplash-image-0-uzdU3gUYw.jpg Groups - You belong here. Offering groups is an important way that we obey Jesus’ command to “make disciples”. Different groups exist for different purposes, meeting a variety of needs as people move forward into a personal relationship of finding and following Jesus, which is lifelong journey. We offer four distinct types of groups at Anchor of Hope: Connect groups: These groups focus on building relationships as opposed to studying the bible. Christians and Not-yet Christians form authentic relationships with one another based on common interests, including serving others. No curriculum is required. Growth groups: These groups focus on learning instead of relationship building. Participants increase in knowledge and wisdom through an in-depth study of a particular book of the Bible, a book written by a Christian author, or a video series. Life groups: These groups are the size of an extended family, they do life together, and are a tiny church within the larger church. These groups might pray together, eat together, sing together, serve together, and study together. Disciple-maker groups: These groups consist of 4-5 men with men or women with women who encourage one another, challenge one another, hold one another accountable, and apprentice together under the Lordship of Jesus to become like him based on their unique design, giftedness, and calling. It's like having spiritual running partners, or doing CrossFit for your soul.