C3 ANCHORAGE NEWSLETTER
Fall 2013 Issue 1
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Season of Celebration by
Katherine Propst
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. - Matthew 5:14 At C3 we are celebrating our first year anniversary, and for many of us this anniversary marks more than just the passage of time. We have seen growth in our church body and in our own spiritual lives. So, for a moment, take a step back and let's look at the "big picture" together. Some highlights of our first year: To share the love of Christ in our local community, we have had picnics; coffee buyouts; Kid's Day in Anchorage;Thanksgiving Blessing where we fed hundreds of families; we have built houses with Habitat for Humanity; and cancelled church to have a Service Sunday. We have extended our hearts to our military by attending welcome home ceremonies, delivering Christmas gifts to The Fisher House, placing flags at the National Cemetery for Memorial Day, and volunteering at a variety of events at JBER. However, our focus has not only been outward. Inwardly, we have seen people deepening in their understanding of the gospel and growing in their relationship with God. We've had over 50 people who have come to saving faith in Jesus Christ.
READ ABOUT ALL OUR MINISTRIES People have also made public professions of faith through baptism and baby / child dedications. Praise God! Many are allowing God to lead them, trusting Him and breaking out of their comfort zones to grow in ways they never thought possible. Our Home Groups have made such great connections that people have become Christians and started coming to church as a result of this ministry. Our young church is also committed to missions, locally and globally. We are presently supporting The Alaska Native Charter School and Habitat for Humanity Anchorage Project. Our global missions programs include Key of Hope in South Africa and Covenant Kids Congo. Truly, God has given our church family a wonderful spirit of unity and hearts to serve. We are thankful for the hours of volunteer work that characterize the people of this church body. C3 could not thrive as it does without depending on the involvement of so many workers. In closing, here are some comments from other C3ers on what our church means to them: "I feel like there's a common thread among C3 attenders. Most of us started this journey together. I feel like part of a group of people with the same goal- to grow closer to Christ. "
"C3 has been there for us from the beginning, through a deployment and the birth of my son. No matter what, we have an awesome church with wonderful people!" "Upon meeting Pastor Dan, and talking to him personally, my faith in God grew stronger. So strong, that on July 28, 2013 I was baptized by him in this church." "Feels like family." "What I love is the selfless service of folks who serve tirelessly out of a heart of love for God, His people and furthering His kingdom." "I can honestly say that the church is personal. It's a great relationship that C3 has with its members. We thank you, our C3 family for helping us realize some goals, for bravely committing yourselves to a new church plant, and mostly for becoming a church family who is making an impact. That willingness is helping reveal God's plans for us personally and in our community. Now that's a church I want to be a part of and that's a reason to celebrate!
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4 people baptized 2 baby dedications 50+ people have accepted Christ 120 average attendance