CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LATTER RAIN

A family for all of God’s children.

Worship, grow in God’s Word, and serve with our church family in West Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Nanticoke.

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Three congregations. One church family.

Visiting for the first time? Find weekly service times, directions, and a local contact on each congregation’s page.

Welcome to Latter Rain

Rooted in Scripture.
Growing together.

We are a Bible-believing, Spirit-led family of believers seeking to follow the example of the first-century church, with Jesus Christ as our chief cornerstone.

Whether you are visiting for the first time or looking for a church family, we invite you to worship with us, grow in God’s Word, and serve alongside our congregations.

“Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain…”
Zechariah 10:1

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OUR VALUES

God’s Word

Scripture is our final authority for faith and conduct. We place the Bible above human opinion and church tradition, seeking to obey Christ and grow toward spiritual maturity.

2 Timothy 3:16–17; 1 John 5:2–3

Prayer

Through prayer, we deepen our relationship with God, offer praise and thanks, confess our sins, seek His help, and intercede for others.

Matthew 7:7–11; Colossians 4:2

People

God’s grace calls us to encourage others, care for those who are hurting, and respond to practical needs with compassion.

Matthew 22:39; John 13:34–35; Romans 13:8–10

Family

United in Christ, we support one another and strengthen the relationships within His body. We encourage strong marriages, healthy families, and lasting friendships.

Acts 2:44–47; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27

Love

We seek to love God and one another through service, care for those in need, and a commitment to unity and reconciliation.

John 13:34–35

Growth

We strive to grow in the Lord and encourage spiritual, academic, financial, and emotional growth, guided by God’s Word.

Ephesians 4:12–16; 2 Peter 3:18

Committed to People

Our experience of God’s loving grace causes us to share his love with others by encouraging them, healing their hurts, and meeting their needs. We place the needs of others before our own needs.

Matthew 22:39; John 13:34-35; Romans 13:8-10

Committed to Family

Those who have been united with Christ are also united with each other. We seek to strengthen the relationships within the body of Christ so that God’s people will support each other and minister to each other. We promote strong marriages, healthy families, and deep friendships.

Acts 2:44-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12- 27

Committed to Love

The church should be characterized by love, both for God and for one another. This includes demonstrating love through acts of service, caring for those in need, and promoting unity and reconciliation among believers.

John 13:34-35

Committed to Growth

We are a ministry that believes in endeavoring for the faith and striving to grow up in the Lord. We encourage and promote growth in all areas of life, spiritual, academic, financial, emotional, etc.

Ephesians 4:12-16; 2 Peter 3:18

Life in our church family

Grow in faith. Serve with purpose.

We grow together as every member contributes to the work of the ministry and the building up of the Body of Christ.

“…maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” — Ephesians 4:16

Children

A foundation in God’s Word

We partner with parents to help children learn Scripture, participate in worship, and grow in their understanding of God.

Children’s ministry →

Youth

Growing in faith together

Bible teaching, fellowship, and opportunities to serve encourage young people to be examples in their words, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Youth ministry →

Music

Serving through praise

Our singers and musicians work together to support congregational praise and worship and develop their gifts in service to God.

Music ministry →

There is a place to serve.

Our church family also serves through hospitality, meals and fellowship, audiovisual support, and the everyday care of our congregations. Speak with your local church leadership about where you can help.

Connect with your congregation →   See our church family →

Giving

Your generosity supports the ministry of the church and our service to others. Thank you for helping us share the Word of God, care for people, and strengthen our congregations.

Visit our giving page for the available ways to contribute.

Giving Options

Gather with us throughout the week.

Worship, prayer, and Bible teaching are part of the life of our church family. Explore each congregation’s weekly schedule below.

“Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” — Psalm 50:5

West Philadelphia

Sunday worship · 11 AM
Children’s class · Sunday, 10 AM
Prayer · Tuesday, 7 PM
Bible study · Friday, 7:30 PM

Fasting service: third Saturday, 8 AM

Location and contact details →

Lancaster

Sunday worship · 12 PM
Prayer · Monday, 7 PM
Friday worship · 7 PM

Contact the congregation for children’s classes, night watch, and fasting services.

Location and contact details →

Nanticoke

Sunday worship · 11 AM
Prayer · Tuesday, 7 PM
Bible study · Friday, 7:30 PM

Fasting service: third Saturday, 8 AM

Location and contact details →

Prayer Requests

We would love to pray with and for you. Share your prayer request below, or contact your congregation if you would like a pastoral conversation.

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