This Week at Immanuel

Please join us this Sunday, July 25th, as Pastor Rob Dunham shares with us from God’s Word about the importance of seeking God in the midst of our feelings of frustration and insecurity.

Our Service on Sunday will begin at 10:30 AM, and will also be live streamed via our church Facebook page.

The essence of the church isn’t its buildings, or services, or programs to maintain the institution. It’s about people who are connected to each other through a vital faith relationship with Jesus Christ. Our name “Immanuel” means “God with us.”

We believe that the church is to be a faith community where truth and life intersect in a meaningful way, with Jesus Christ as the focal point of our faith and fellowship. Our mission is to connect people to God’s presence, love, truth, and mission so that we will become faith-filled followers of Jesus Christ.

If that is what you are looking for in a church, we’d like to invite you to check us out. We’re not perfect church (You’ll never find a perfect church because there are no perfect people!), but we aspire to be people who believe in Jesus Christ (our message of faith), who belong to God and one another (our ministry of love), and who become what God has in mind for his church in the world around us (our mission of hope).

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to call. We hope to see you this Sunday. A warm welcome awaits you.

Our Affiliation:

Though we come from many different backgrounds, our congregation is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America, a denomination originally formed by Scandinavian immigrants in the mid–19th century. Their original vision was to form congregations that were “Evangelical,” meaning based on the Bible’s teachings, and “Free” from government interference (since their former churches in Scandinavia were controlled by the state).

More information about the Evangelical Free Church in America can be found at its website: www.efca.org.

Click Link Below for Statement of Faith:

What We Believe

Our Staff

Dan Dellosso, Interim Pastor

Pastor Dan was ordained in January 2002 and has been an evangelist since 2008. He served as Pastor of Adult Ministries at Calvary Bible Church in Hanover for 7 years, and served as founder and Senior Pastor of Mt. Wolf Community Church for 5 years. He has served the local church since October 2008 as an itinerant preacher/pastor in more than 40 churches. He also served as short term interim pastor at seven churches in the area.

Pastor Dan began with us in February of 2020, and is serving as Interim Pastor as the search for a Senior Pastor is being undertaken.

Rob Dunham, Associate Pastor

Pastor Rob lives in York, PA. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, with a concentration in music (vocal performance) from Lancaster Bible College in 2006. He received his Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College in May of 2016. He and his wife, Chariss, have two beautiful and energetic children, Joyce and Walter. Rob loves relaxing in his living room and listening to his ever growing record collection or watching one of the several movies in his collection. He also wonders how he is the only person in his family with musical abilities, but he just loves playing the piano and singing! He draws inspiration and ideas from many styles of music and enjoys God’s gift of musical ability that is displayed all over the world. You can also often find Rob around Lancaster County with his band, Blue Sky Falls. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve this church family.

Pastor Rob started with us in March of 2018 as the Worship Leader. In July, 2019, he transitioned to a role as Associate Pastor, leading the teenage youth ministry and utilizing his preaching gifts as needed for Sunday morning services, in addition to his duties as worship leader.

Current Employment Opportunities:

If interested in the open Senior Pastor position, please review both of the linked documents below:

Senior Pastor Job Description

Senior Pastor Detailed Job Posting

How Can I Meet People?

Our church is not a place for spectators. It is a place for team members. Whether you are a five-year old child, a ninety-five year old grandmother, a busy mom, or a businessman with big responsibilities, we want you to be a part of our vibrant church community. Here is how you can learn, serve, and grow at this church.

Please also see the Events tab for information on upcoming special church events.

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Our Junior Classroom (1st-7th grade) is now re-opened on Sunday mornings during the service.

We ask that children wear masks; it will be required of the teachers. Social distancing is in place.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve our families again in this way.

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Children’s Ministry

NURSERY [infant–2 years]

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT [3–5 years]

Bible story time, The Beginner Bible, prayer, activities

JUNIOR DEPARTMENT [1st–7th grade]

“The Names of God”, prayer, activities, object lessons, crafts All children get to participate in their own classes during the service after we celebrate in song. Bible lessons are taught in such a way that every child gets to participate and learn. Each of the class teachers is carefully screened and thoroughly trained in children’s instruction. The youth ministry of our church is recognized for their meaningful interaction with kids.

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Youth Ministry

Thursdays

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Church Library

ALL teens are invited to join us as we laugh, pray, and study God’s Word with Pastor Rob.

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Adult Ministry

Prayer Meeting

First and Third Wednesdays of the month

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Church Library

ALL persons are invited to join us as we pray for each other, the church, our community, and our world.

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Men’s Ministry

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

First Saturday morning of the month

8:00 AM

Church Library

ALL men are invited to have breakfast, fellowship, and study the Word. Accountability among men is an act of integrity.

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How Can I Serve?

Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry is in need of compassionate adults willing to teach the children during services.

A background check will be required to serve in this role, and the information on how to do this free of charge is available from Terri.

Music Ministry

The worship team is always looking to add new musicians or singers who seek to honor God with the talents that they have been given.

Please see Pastor Rob if you are interested in joining the worship team.

Property Maintenance

Do you have a green thumb? Do you like to fix things? Help us keep our building and grounds looking sharp and operating properly.

See any of the elders (Tony Lisa, Gary Harding, Ron Druck) for details.

IEFC Food Pantry

The food pantry is open on Mondays and the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

Please see Brian or Linda Manley if you are interested in serving with the food pantry.

Our Missions Partners

Jesus told us, his disciples, to make disciples of all nations. One of the most important values of this church is our mission to the world. It begins in our own community and spreads overseas to every nation. Church members are involved in a variety of ministries from things as simple as cleaning the toilets to preparing the worship flow.

These are the missions we currently support. You may also support them individually by following the links (clicking on their names) provided.

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Guy & Ruth Sier

Ethnos360: International Security & Crisis Management

Involved with the Crisis Management Team, which is trained in terrorism response and security. They give emotional support to missionaries immediately following a crisis incident.

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Ray & Ruth Gorrell

CrossWorld Ministries

Ray and Ruth Ann Gorrell are diligently running a ministry for college students in Arlington, Texas.

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Kevin & Maria Noyes

DiscipleMakers

Disciples to college students at Gettysburg College, Dickinson College, and Shippensburg University.

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Ron & Eileen Druck

Druck’s Music Ministry

A husband and wife who travel, taking the gospel throughout the country with music and spoken word. When not traveling, Ron often joins the IEFC worship team on Sunday mornings.

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IEFC Food Pantry

It is open on Mondays and the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. We are reaching our community through God’s love! Food donations are accepted—there is a drop-in box currently in the worship theater at IEFC York.

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IEFC Giant Card Program

This program benefits the church mortgage loan through Giant’s Cash for Causes program. An order sheet for Giant Food Stores gift cards is located in the foyer.

More information about the Giant program can be found at the link below:

Giant Cash for Causes Program

Fill out your name and the amount needed. Mark the Sunday you would like the Giant card.

You may pay by cash or check [made out to IEFC] on the Sunday that you pick up your card.