“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18 (ESV)

Have you ever been in the midst of a moment and just knew it was special?  Have you ever looked around at a group of people and had the sense that the bond you held with them was uncommon?  Have you ever been moved by and committed to a cause that was larger than you?  As I ponder these questions, I’m moved by the fact that I can say yes to them based on my experience with you, my church.

Sometimes we can lose sight of just how special church is.  We can miss that it belongs to Jesus, that He’s building it.  He’s present in it. He’s presiding over it. That He’s guiding, protecting, and preserving it until He returns for it.  It’s amazing to consider what the disciples had in their mind when Jesus said, “He would build His church.”  Do you think they could have ever imagined the impact we now feel some 2000+ years into the future? Whether they could or not, we can be certain that they knew the moment was special, their bond was uncommon, and that the cause Jesus was calling them into was larger than them.  Jesus promised to build His church, and He has chosen to use us disciples to do it.  From the original 12 to a global movement that meets in churches of all shapes and sizes around the world, we, the church, share a common bond in Christ.

This Sunday, we are going to gain “Confidence in our Gospel Community.”  We are are going to be reminded how the Lord has given us a place and that we play a part in strengthening His Church. Take some time to read the passage and consider how this text was written to every member of the church and recognize just how special, uncommon, and great our gospel community is.

Be sure to listen to the worship set as you prepare for worship.

Love you, Church.


Jerry Lingenfelter
Senior Pastor

SUNDAY AM PLAN
9:00 AM  – Worship Service On Campus & Online (Lancaster Campus)
9:15 AM – Worship Service On Campus (Myerstown Campus)
11:00 AM – Worship Service on Campus & Online (Lancaster Campus)

SUNDAY PM PLAN
6:00 PM  – Mission Night of Worship (Lancaster Campus)

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