A snapshot of Anchor Ministries 2018

Here is the latest chapter in the story that God is writing ...

January 16, 2019

• Baptisms: Joe Pacheco, Durval Pacheco, Kim Paiva, David Dextrase.

• Weekly Bible Studies led by Sally (average 6-8 people per study)

• Lunches: Approximately 1,500 meals served since we began serving lunch in June 2017
• Teaching Classes: The Core, How to Read the Bible, Being a church for the Grieving with Pastor Nate
• Hosted IF:Gathering Women's Conference @ Anchor Church - approximately 30 women gathered and equipped to disciple others
• Meet one-on-one with those we serve, help connect to resources
• Built relationships with other churches, including those in the 4C's @ Annual Gathering at Gordon College.

• Partnered with East Freetown Congregational Church to provide meals one Saturday per month @ Anchor
• Began offering free haircuts to those we serve (once a month).

• Collaborated with law enforcement to assist with rescue of one more woman from labor trafficking case (total of 2 rescued)
• Continue to advocate for and follow up with survivors regularly
• Continue to build relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Regular street outreach: about 160 bags distributed through street outreach and Anchor events

• Co-sponsored Anti-Trafficking Awareness Event at UMASS School of Law with the ERASE Coalition in January (200 in attendance)
• Began Monthly Prayer and Worship Nights
• Beginning to plan for safe homes for victims of trafficking and exploitation
• Built relationships with others outside of the church who are passionate about anti-trafficking work (making disciples)