If you were to ask us to describe ourselves in one sentence, we would say:
“We exist to know God, love Him, be filled with the Holy Spirit, and lead others to Him.”
It is our desire as a church to celebrate together and share the faith and hope that we have experienced in Jesus.
We are a friendly, vibrant and diverse church with over 40 nations represented!
Come, be part of our church family, we can’t wait to meet you!
Friends, Jesus is coming soon!
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At Lancaster, everyone is welcome, come as you are.
You’ll be warmly greeted at the door.
Our gathering starts at 10:00 AM with our Sabbath School Bible Study
and 11:15 AM our Worship Service.
We’ll spend time worshipping through song, prayers and a Bible based message.
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What should I expect on Saturday mornings?
We know that visiting a new church can be a little intimidating. After all, each local church community often has its own traditions, rhythms, and routines. Regardless of your background or faith journey, our goal is to make Lancaster a place that is comfortable and welcoming for individuals and families alike!
At Lancaster Church’s Saturday services, you’ll be greeted by people who are genuinely excited to have you worship with us. We aim to create an environment where you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged from the parking lot to the pew.
Once you walk in the doors, you’ll be greeted with a smile. Our greeters are usually stationed at the doors, and they’ll show you where everything is. They’ll help you find the nursery and Sabbath school rooms if you have kids. Our greeters can also point you to the restrooms, sanctuary and fellowship area. If you have any questions about the service itself, the greeters are able to provide helpful answers.
Wait, Saturday? Why Saturday?
We gather to worship on Saturday in observance of the Bible’s instruction to “remember the Sabbath (seventh) day and keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8-11)
At a Saturday service, you’ll find:
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Our 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Bible Study
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Our 11:15 am Worship service
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Bible-based, expository preaching
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Age-appropriate programs for your kids during our 10:15 a.m. Sabbath School Bible study hour.
Oh and be sure to hang around after the service, and join us for our delicious fellowship meal every 1st & 3rd Sabbath. You’ll have a chance to meet our pastor and many other people in the church. We’d also love to get to know you so you’re a familiar face the next time you come.
Ready for a visit?
You’ll find directions to Lancaster’s SDA Church by clicking here.
What kind of stuff do you believe?
Upholding the Protestant conviction of Sola Scriptura (“Bible only”), these 28 Fundamental Beliefs describe how Seventh-day Adventists interpret Scripture for daily application.
The 28 Fundamental Beliefs can be organized into six categories of doctrine:
GOD
Our Creator God is love, power and splendor. He is three-in-one, mysterious and infinite—yet He desires an intimate connection with humanity. He gave us the Bible as His Holy Word, so we could learn more about Him and build a relationship with Him.
The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about God and His Word.
HUMANITY
Lovingly designed as perfect beings, God created humans in His own image with free will and dominion over the earth. But sin crept in through temptation by Satan, the Devil. Now humanity’s perfection is tarnished, our bodies and minds corrupted. Our once-idyllic world continues to be in a constant struggle between good and evil.
Fortunately, God had a plan to redeem humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ. He will ultimately have victory over sin and death and restore us and our earth to its original state of beauty and perfection.
The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the earth and humanity in the context of God’s ultimate plan.
SALVATION
Even before the creation of the earth, there was war between good and evil. Lucifer, a once-perfect and highly-regarded being, became jealous of God and wished for higher position. When God did not give him what he wanted, He became Satan. He accused God of being unfair.
Satan then led astray one-third of heaven’s angels, and God had to cast them out. To seek revenge on God, Satan began attacking His precious new creation—the earth. Knowing that humans were created with free will, He tempted them to rebel against God’s loving guidance.
But God knew this didn’t have to be the end of humanity’s story. He demonstrated just how much He loves us by sending His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in humanity’s place, to bear the ultimate punishment sin brings (Romans 6:23, John 3:16).
However, it still comes down to choice. God never wanted forced allegiance. The option is ours. We can succumb to sin and choose to live for ourselves, or we can choose to accept Jesus’ sacrifice, follow Him, and get to know Him. And if we choose Him, He promises to guide us with His Holy Spirit and will never forsake us.
The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the struggle between good and evil, and how there is still hope for humanity’s salvation through the loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
CHURCH
After Jesus’ ministry on earth, He commissioned His followers to go about their lives telling others about His love and promise to return. In doing this, He also commanded to love all people as He loves all of us.
As imperfect as humanity is, God still gives us the privilege of being part of His work. In doing this, we are His Church, or the Body of Christ, all with different spiritual gifts to contribute. He encourages us to meet together, support one another, and serve together.
The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes regarding the fellowship of believers around the world, God’s Great Commission, and the principles to guide organized local congregations.
DAILY LIVING
All throughout the Bible we can find guidance for our daily lives. A well-known example would be the Ten Commandments in Exodus, where we are shown how to love God and how to love people—which Jesus re-emphasized in the New Testament (Matthew 22:37-40). God’s law shows us the path to follow and the pitfalls to avoid, leading us toward wholeness and balance.
Additionally, by being a Christian and following God, we answer His call to be stewards of the earth until He returns. That also includes taking care of ourselves, caring for our minds and bodies which in turn nourishes our spirit.
The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about what it means to live each day as a follower of Christ.
RESTORATION (END TIMES)
God has always investigated before taking action, demonstrating His willingness to forgive and giving each one of us a chance to be part of His plan. We saw this to be true with the Garden of Eden, the Tower of Babel, the exodus from Egypt and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Before Jesus’ Second Coming, He is investigating the entire earth, everyone who has ever lived, every choice every human being has made. God wants it to be clear to us, and to the watching universe, that not one person will experience a fate they did not choose.
Christ’s return is near, meaning the final judgment of humanity, the destruction of the wicked, the end of death and sin, and the redemption of those who accept the gift of God’s salvation. And that’s not the end of the story. We will enjoy a millennium in heaven and the restoration of our earth to the paradise it once was, for us to enjoy for eternity while communing face to face with God.
The following statements describe what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the end times of the earth, and what’s in store for humanity as eternity unfolds.
What do you offer for my kids?
Growing little hearts for Jesus
Sabbath School
Our Sabbath school classes are held every Saturday from 10:00 – 11:10 am for kids ages 2 – 11 we welcome all children of all ages to join us!
Kids Church
Every 2nd Sabbath (Saturday) of the month children are welcome to join our Children’s Church. It starts at 11:15 A.M located in our youth chapel. A hands on way for kids to learn about and study the bible, just for kids!
We also have
The Discovery Club for kids ages 1-3
The Adventurer Club for kids ages 4-9
and
The Pathfinder Club for kids ages 10-15
For more information on the different things we provide for your children please click here
