"Go Therefore and Make Disciples of All Nations"
-Matthew 28:18-20
September Mission of the Month
Anchor House
Anchor House is a maritime ministry located right inside SeaPort Manatee. We have been serving international seafarers, local dockworkers, and port staff since 1993. Every day, ships from around the world dock just a few hundred yards from our front door. The international crews who arrive have often been away from home for months, exhausted, isolated, and thousands of miles from their families. We believe that everyone whose lives we touch deserves to be seen, valued, and cared for, especially the men and women who spend months at sea to keep our global economy moving.
Each year, Anchor House reaches more than 10,000 seafarers from more than 70 nations. In addition to serving seafarers, we also care for the local dockworkers and port staff who keep the port running day in and day out 24/7. Our center is open weekdays as a safe, welcoming place for meals, fellowship, and connection.
Our mission is simple: to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of international seafarers and the SeaPort Manatee community.
We do that in very practical ways, through hospitality, transportation, free Wi-Fi so crew members can connect with loved ones back home, worship services, and one-on-one care. Sometimes that looks like a ride to the store, sometimes a quiet place to rest, and sometimes just a listening ear.
As we near the end of summer, Anchor House is preparing for a very busy fall and winter. As the year progresses, we look forward to many events Anchor House will host, and I hope you will consider joining us. On September 18, we will co-host our third annual Clay Shoot at Fish Hawk Sporting Clays. At the time of writing, we have over 25 teams signed up, totaling approximately 100+ participants. On October 3, we will host our annual Golf Outing at the River Club. You can sign up on our website www.anchorhousemission.com/golf. We are also excited to announce our second annual Christmas Dinner Cruise on December 3, and more information will be available soon, so mark your calendars.
We sincerely thank you for your support over the years. Your generosity enables us to continue God's work locally at SeaPort Manatee and internationally among seafarers. We are grateful for a remarkable year and eagerly anticipate an incredible 2027.
Our Mission is to extend God’s Light, that all may know the love of Jesus and generously share it with the world.
The Light changes everything.
Our Vision: We are called to shine hope, peace and purpose across every generation, cultivating a thriving, diverse community by deepening connections with Jesus and one another.
We are a passionate congregation about reaching out in our local community as well as across the world with the love of Jesus Christ. We try to include an element of Missions in almost everything we do. We love traveling to places such as Africa, Peru, Cuba and many more as well as helping local missions such as the Fight Against Human Trafficking, Good Samaritan Mission, our UMC Children's Home and many more. Please consider getting involved in making a difference.
For more information about any of our mission ministries contact the church office at 813-634-2538
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Mission of the Month at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. As the Mission team, we are excited to learn more about your mission.
We receive many requests to become part of this program. We prayerfully read all applications with special consideration given to missions whose program is dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ and show a proven history of successful ministry. All missions accepted as Mission of the Month must support the mission and vision of The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. Because we currently have many applications, not every mission that applies will be accepted this year.
We will closely study the goals of your mission, the actual percentage of your proposed budget that directly supports the slated mission, and your plans for documentation and ongoing evaluation and accountability. Should we support your mission, we will ask for a follow up at the end of the year, stating how the funds that you received were used.
Complete the application below. All 2027 submissions need to be completed by September 30th, 2026.
Blessings to you, and thank you for all that you do in moving forth in your mission to make a difference in our community and in God’s world.