OUR VISION . . .
Our vision is to build a dynamic, loving fellowship like the church pictured in the New Testament:
sharing God's Word with the spiritually hungry
proclaiming God's salvation to those who are lost
bringing God's healing to those who are hurting
bringing meaning to those who are empty
sharing our time and resources with the needy
Our vision includes a fellowship where everyone feels welcome and accepted without judgment. In an atmosphere of loving acceptance and encouragement, we can all become the people God would have us to be.
OUR BELIEFS . . .
While the Church of the Brethren holds "no creed but the New Testament" and seeks to live in harmony with the scriptures, respecting the individual's search for truth, following are some core beliefs that typify the denomination and its members' life together:
God exists and relates to us
Jesus Christ is Savior of the world
The Holy Spirit assures and empowers us
Salvation is a personal, redemptive experience in Jesus
Christ is encouraged in the Christian community and the congregation
The Bible and the Holy Spirit are our guides for faith and life
Discipleship means to live a life imitating Christ
Peacemaking is a core component of our beliefs
Simple lifestyles grow out of Jesus' teachings
All people are valued in God's family
Service and worldwide mission grow out of active discipleship, as Brethren are to be known "by the manner of their living." Worship is both a celebration of God's activity in our lives and an occasion to renew our commitment to God. We continue our relationship with God through Bible Study, prayer, corporate worship, & fellowship with other Christians.
Using the New Testament as our guide,
we at the West Shore Church of the Brethren, are committed to the following:
helping each individual to come to know our Lord Jesus Christ
encouraging individuals to grow in their own faith journey
helping each individual to discover and use his/her gifts
strengthening and supporting families and being a family to those without one
being a caring Christian presence in our community.
6921 Wertzville Rd.
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 795.8573
Frank H. Leaman,
Pastor