Senior Pastor
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
An Ethiopian-American evangelical congregation gathered around the Bible, prayer, and the love of Christ.
- Sunday Worship
- 10:00 AM
- Sunday School
- Sundays · 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Mid Week Service
- Thursdays · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Word rooted
Lancaster
A family that follows Jesus, together.
An Ethiopian-American evangelical congregation gathered around the Bible, prayer, and the love of Christ.
Sunday Worship
10:00 AM
Sunday School
Sundays · 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Mid Week Service
Thursdays · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Senior Pastors
Meet our shepherds
Faithfully serving The Word of Life Evangelical Church with prayer, teaching, and pastoral care.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Demeke Getahun
Our weekly rhythm
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Sundays · 10:00 AM
Worship, the Word, and fellowship in English & Amharic.
Sunday School
Sundays · 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Bible classes for every age before the main service.
Mid Week Service
Thursdays · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Weekly gathering for prayer, study, and worship.
First time visiting?
Plan your visit this Sunday
Worship starts at 10:00 AM. Come as you are — we will help you find parking, seating, children's ministry, and the right language support.
Home study homes
Weekday home-study preview.
See the weekday homes and church gatherings at a glance, then open the full schedule for details.
Day
Monday
Frezer & Sinshat House
Frezer & Sinshat House5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dr. Melkamu and Fantaye
Home Visit6:00 pm
Day
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
At Church9:00 am
Study with Gash Getachew
At Fetle's House10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Day
Wednesday
Bible Study
At Amare & Almaz6:00 pm
Day
Thursday
Midweek Service
Sanctuary6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Day
Friday
Morning Study
At Church10:00 am
Welcome home
A family that follows Jesus, together.
Whether you grew up in church or you're exploring faith for the first time, there's a seat saved for you. We worship in English and Amharic, share meals after service, and build life-long friendships in Christ.
Est. 2010
“Come, follow me.”
Matthew 4:19
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105
What we believe
Anchored in Scripture, alive in the Spirit.
The Word
The Bible is God's inspired, authoritative truth — our compass for every season.
Jesus
Jesus Christ is Lord — crucified, risen, and returning. In Him alone is salvation.
The Spirit
The Holy Spirit empowers every believer to live, love, and serve like Christ.
The Church
We are one family across nations — gathered to worship and sent to bless our city.
Sermon notes
Listen, read, take it home.
Every Sunday is streamed live. Catch up on past messages anytime on our YouTube channel.
May 25, 2025· 6:56
Hunger for His Presence
A Sunday worship service led by Dawit Getachew featuring Amharic worship songs centered on seeking God with wholehearted devotion. The service includes songs of hunger for God's presence, prayers for spiritual filling, and a reflection on surrendering worldly things to pursue Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes being filled with the Holy Spirit daily and following Christ's example of self-sacrifice.
Jeremiah 29:13Ephesians 5:18Philippians 2:5-8John 4:23-24
Find your people
Ministries for every season of life.
Youth & Young Adults
A community where the next generation is rooted in the Word and in each other.
Kids
Sunday classes that introduce children to Jesus through stories, songs, and play.
Women's Fellowship
Sisters walking together in prayer, study, and friendship.
Men's Fellowship
Brothers sharpening one another to lead well at home, work, and church.
Worship Team
Singers and musicians leading the church into the presence of God each week.
Outreach & Missions
Loving Lancaster and supporting Gospel work across the world.
Plan your visit
We'd love to meet you.
Park anywhere, walk in, sit anywhere. Come as you are — coffee is on us.
Phone
(717) 330-3892 · (717) 874-8510
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