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April 2, 2022

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Welcome

Welcome to the Doubling Gap Church of God Website. We are glad you visited us today. We want you to know that you are loved by God and cared for by his people here at Doubling Gap.

We strive to be a church that stands in the "Gap" with the good news of God's love. We want to help people grow through 5 key areas, which form the vision of our ministry. Those areas are: Worship, Evangelism, Instruction, Prayer, and Fellowship.

We trust that you can find the information you need. If you have any questions, or if there is any way we can help you or your family, please contact us via E-Mail or call 717-776-6092. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Daily Bread

The Power of Forgiveness

A 2021 news reports told of seventeen missionaries that had been kidnapped by a gang. The gang threatened to kill the group (including children) if their ransom demands weren’t met. Incredibly, all the missionaries were either released or escaped to freedom. On reaching safety, they sent a message to their captors: “Jesus taught us by word and by His own example that the power of forgiving love is stronger than the hate of violent force. Therefore, we extend forgiveness to you.” Jesus made it clear that forgiveness is powerful. He said, “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14). Later, in answering Peter, Christ told how often we should forgive: “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times” (18:22; see 21–35). And on the cross, He demonstrated godly forgiveness when He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Forgiveness at its fullest can be realized when both parties move toward healing and reconciliation. And while it doesn’t remove the effects of harm done or the need to be discerning in how to address painful or unhealthy relationships, it can… [Read More]