About Us

Who We Are

Gospel Light Baptist Church is an independent, fundamental, soul-winning, separated Baptist church standing without apology for the old-time faith that was “once delivered to the saints.”

Since 1994

Our Brief History

Here is the story of how our church began and how we became what we are today.

1994
Pastor Paul Wayne Sauder and his wife, Beverly, moved to Lancaster County in order to plant the Gospel Light Baptist Church. The church began in the basement of the Hershey Farm Restaurant in Strasburg, PA.
A few years later
The church moved to a rented church building in Refton, PA.
March 2003
The present property, located at 129 Slackwater Rd, Millersville, PA 17551, was purchased. This property affords adequate space for immediate growth and development.

Leadership

Our Pastors

Pastor

Andy & Anna Almanza

Originally from the greater Chicagoland area, Pastor Andy Almanza and his wife Anna came to Gospel Light Baptist Church in October of 2017. Pastor Andy served on staff at Fairhaven Baptist Church for 8 years and taught at Fairhaven Baptist College. He also started and managed his own company in Ogden, UT.

They have four children. Pastor Almanza oversees the preaching and teaching ministry of Gospel Light Baptist Church as well as the outreach ministries of the church.

Assistant Pastor

Dr. Lee & Gloria Henise

Pastor Lee Henise serves as an assistant to the Pastor. He and his wife, Gloria, came to Gospel Light in April of 2016 after many years of Christian service in various churches and ministries across the nation.

Originally from York, PA, they have seen the Lord bless their ministry greatly. Pastor Henise oversees the music and finances at Gospel Light Baptist Church.

You can find his preaching, teaching, and writing at Hedgemaker Baptist Ministries.

Our Foundation

What We Believe

Our faith and practice rest on the Bible, the inspired and preserved Word of God.

The Bible: The Scriptures were given by inspiration of God, without error, and God has preserved His Word. For the English-speaking world we use the Authorized King James Version, our final authority in all matters.
God: There is one God, eternally existing as the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost.
Creation: God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, visible and invisible, upholding all things by the word of His power.
Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh: virgin born, sinless, crucified, risen, and coming again for His church.
Salvation: Salvation is offered to all by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ, apart from any human works or merit.
Eternal Security: Every saved child of God is eternally secure in Christ, sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption.
The Church: Believers should gather in a local church to worship and minister to one another. Christ is the head of the church, and it is governed by His Word.
Missions: Every believer is called to share the Gospel with all people, through personal testimony and by supporting missions.
Baptism: Water baptism is a public testimony of a saved believer. It is an act of obedience and plays no part in salvation.
Holy Living: Believers are called to be separate from the ways of the world. True righteousness begins with a changed heart, not with keeping rules.
Eternity: Those who receive Christ will spend eternity in the presence of God, and those who reject Him face eternal judgment.
Church & State: God has given the church and the state separate purposes, and neither should interfere with the work of the other.

Prayer

How Can We Pray for You?

Our pastors pray over every request. Share as much or as little as you'd like, and you choose whether it's shared with the church prayer list.

If you'd like someone to reach out, leave your phone or email and check the box at the bottom of the form.

Rather talk to someone? Call (717) 584-9592.

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