Gracecovenantchurch

Services Times: Sunday 10:00am, Wednesday 7:00pm
Visit our website at or call 717-248-4579.
Sr. Pastor Ron Neff, Assist. Pastor Josh Nuss

What We Believe:
The Bible is the only Holy, inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Hebrews 4:12, Duet. 29:29, Ps. 102:18, 119:160)

The Godhead: There is one God, the Trinity in Unity; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Gen. 1:26, 3:22, 11:7, Isa. 6:8, Matt. 3:16, 28:19, 1 Cor. 12:4, 2 Cor. 13:14, Eph. 4:4, 1 Peter 1:2, Jude 20)

The Father is the infinite and unchangeable Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. (Gen. 1&2, Jn. 1:1-3, Heb. 1:1-4)

The Christ: Jesus is the Son of God by virgin birth. He is the Savior from Sin (Cross), the Worker of Mira-cles, and the High Priest of Heaven. He is the Anointed King & Lord of All. (Matt. 1:18, Jn. 1:29, Lk. 24:7, Php. 2:8, Gal. 3:13-14, Jn. 10:25-27, 10:32, Heb. 1:3, 4:14-16, Lk. 4:18, Rev. 19:16)

The Holy Spirit of Christ seals and empowers the believer for life and ministry. (Eph. 1:13, Acts 2:8, 2 Peter 1:3, Mark 16:15-18, Rom. 8:9-11, 1 Pet. 1:11)

The Return of Christ is the literal and physical Second Coming of the Lord Jesus to Earth. (Acts 1:11, 1 Th. 4:16, Rev. 1:7)

Salvation is the spiritual process of restoration and wholeness with God; spirit, soul & body. (1 Cor. 1:18, 1 Th. 5:23, Php. 2:12, Heb. 4:12, 9:14, 2 Cor. 3:18)

Heaven and Hell are the eternal reward or consequence based completely on relationship with Jesus Christ. Heaven reserved for the believer, Hell the result for the unbeliever. (Lk. 23:43, Jn. 14:3, 14:6, Php. 3:20, Rev. 2:7, Rev. 20:11-15, 2 Cor. 5:10, Lk. 12:5, Lk. 16:19-21)

Satan and Demons are the enemy of God and desire to kill, steal and destroy mankind. Jesus came to give abundant life and to destroy the work of the evil one. (Jn. 10:10, 1 Jn. 3:8, Lk. 11:20, Acts 26:17-18)

Baptisms: Water Baptism for Repentance, Baptism of the Holy Spirit for Empowerment. (Mark 16:16, Mat-thew 28:19, Acts 2:8, Acts 2:14-39, Acts 19:1-10)

Gifts and Graces are the outworking of the Spirit for outreach, edification and comfort. (Rom 12:3-8, 1 Cor. 12, 1 Cor. 14, Eph. 4:7-16, 1 Pet. 4:10-11, Mk. 16:15-19)

Divine Healing & Miracles are Gods supernatural power invading the physical, emotional, material and natural world and happen in you, around you and thru you for His glory. (1 Cor. 12:7-11, Mk. 16:20, Jn 14:2, Gal. 3:5, Ps. 77:14, 1 Pet. 2:24, Jas. 5:16)

Communion is a sacred connection with the Body (bread) and Blood (grape juice) of Jesus. (Lk. 22:19-20, 1 Cor. 10:16-17, 1 Cor. 11:23-32)

Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman established by God. (Gen. 2:24, 1 Cor. 7:2-4, Eph 5:25-31, Col. 3:19, Heb. 13:4, 1 Pet. 3:7)

Tithe & Offerings are the privilege and obligation of every believer to financially support the Local Assem-bly (tithe) and Mission Activity (offerings) as tangible Acts of Worship. (Deut. 12:1-14, Mal. 3:6-12, Matt. 5:17, Lk. 11:42, Php. 4:15-19, 1 Cor. 16:1-3, 2 Cor. 9:6-10)

Sacraments:
Water Baptism: In our view the New Testament teaches that water baptism is required for all believers (Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19). Therefore, we believe that water baptism is not an isolated event in a Christian life, but a daily reality in the Spirit wherein our old nature is buried with Christ and our new nature rises with Him in holiness and obedience. Water baptism should be a public sacrament before the assembled congregation. Our mode of water baptism is by immersion that follows a voluntary, conscious, confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Holy Communion: Regarding holy communion we believe that our Lord's Supper is more than a memorial meal in that it is a sharing or participation in the Body and the Blood of Jesus utilizing the elements of bread and grape juice. A worthy participation in Our Lord's Supper requires a basic knowledge and purpose of this sacrament along with a repentant heart. All are welcome to participate in this sacrament who confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead because it is the "Lord's Table" and a sign then of our acceptance of all true believers as members of the same body, the Church. Children are permitted to partake of our Lord's Supper when the parents believe that the children are prepared with an understanding from the Word of God.

Dedication of Children: Parents are encouraged to dedicate their children to the Lord. A public dedication emphasizes the important and sacred responsibility that parents have toward their children.