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68 North Church Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Phone: (717) 738-2465 Fax: (717) 738-3955 office@ephratafirst.org |
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Who We Are
Impact statement
Bringing People Life
Mission
We exist to bring people to Jesus Christ and to help them become His fully devoted followers.
Vision
Raising disciples of Jesus Christ, we equip and nurture individuals who love and serve one another and carry life to everyone they meet. We are a joy-filled people, united in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and committed to spiritual maturity.
Core Values
- Prayer - We commit ourselves to conceive and carry out all ministry through prayer.
- The Bible - We confirm the Bible as the inspired Word of God, the source of instruction, knowledge, and wisdom for living.
- Stewardship - We acknowledge God’s gifts - time, talent, treasure - and dedicate them for His glory and use.
- Worship - We recognize God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - as most worthy of worship and celebrate this through diverse, joyful styles of worship.
- Unity - We acknowledge the command of God to love one another and respond to the leading of His Spirit to make us one.
- Evangelism/Mission - We commit ourselves to making disciples of Christ in the world - at home, at work, at play, and wherever God leads us. We will share the Good News of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Maturity - We desire to "attain the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" by submitting to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging, nurturing, and holding each other accountable in love.