When you enter the parking lot, the main entrance is between the church sign and the Adventure Park sign on Lambs Gap Road. There is a covered drop-off area and parking for those with disabilities near the main doors. The main entrance is marked by our mission statement: To love God, to love God’s people, to love God’s world.
Worship Services on Sunday at 9:00am & 10:45am
Our Lambs Gap campus is located at 1775 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Welcome!
If this is your first time checking out our church, this page will give you a glimpse of what it’s like for a Sunday morning service at our Lambs Gap Campus. We’d love to have you join us for worship on Sunday! Please let us know if you have any questions about the church or would like to arrange a visit.
Parking
Kid's Check In
We want to provide a loving and safe environment for your children, and there will be children’s ministry volunteers to help you register & check in your child for children’s worship. You are welcome to walk thru the children’s wing with your child and see the classrooms and worship areas that they will be in during the services, as well as meet the teachers and volunteers in this area. There are children’s programs and nurseries for all of our worship services from start to finish (birth through 5th grade).Â
Cafe
As you enter our campus you will walk into a large lobby area with a small café area. Because we are a very active congregation, our lobby is often filled with display tables and/or community service projects. Someone will be there to greet you as you enter. Coffee and refreshments are free, so make yourself at home. You are welcome to take your coffee in with you during the service.
Music
The worship team leads the congregation in several songs. Our music is usually pop/rock oriented. We usually stand during congregational singing. The worship leader will let you know when to stand or sit. Please don’t feel like you have to sing. Some folks will clap their hands and others might raise their hands in worship to God. All of this activity is totally your choice.
Bible-Based & Practical Teaching
Sometime during the worship service, one of our pastors will deliver a message or sermon. There will be a pastor speaking live at each campus every Sunday. Our sermons are Bible-based and practical (click here to listen to current and past messages). Sometimes at the end of the message the pastor will invite people to make decisions and commitments in response to the teaching. This is usually called Next Steps. If you feel called to do so, you are welcome to respond.
Communion
Every Sunday we remember Jesus and celebrate our unity in Christ and hope of eternal life by sharing in Communion at some point during the service. Usually, someone will share a brief meditation to help us prepare our hearts to take communion, which will then be passed down each aisle. If you wish, you may take a wafer and cup of juice and consume them when you are ready. Communion cups will be collected later in the service. You do not have to a member of Vibrant to partake of communion. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ you are welcome to join us. You also do not need to feel compelled to take communion. Communion is also available at the cross at the front of the room.
Welcome Bags & Guest Services
You are welcome to stay for coffee after worship. There are also guest gift bags in the lobby near the front doors. Please stop by and pick one up before you leave. If you have any questions or need any help during your visit, please stop by the Guest Services desk near the auditorium entrance and someone will be there to assist you.
Kids
Children birth through 5th grade build a solid foundation through age appropriate activities and teaching.
Learn MoreStudents
Teens meet weekly throughout the school year for age appropriate worship, teaching, small group discussion, and fun.
Learn MoreAdventure Park
Adventure Park at Lambs Gap Campus is free and open to everyone in the community...
Learn MoreEvents at Lambs Gap
The Vibe Thanksgiving Dinner
Enjoy at thanksgiving party during our youth group meeting.
November 24th
2019
Discover Seminar
Come learn about what our church is all about.
December 8th
2019
Vibrant Christmas
Family fun Christmas Event at our York Haven Campus.
December 13th
2019
Don Hamilton
Senior Pastor
About Don Hamilton
“I remember driving around Indianapolis in my frozen foods delivery truck, telling my friend Gary that I would never become a pastor. That was over forty years ago when God must have chuckled about my comment. I’ve been a pastor for thirty-four years, serving at Vibrant (formerly known as Capital Area Christian Church) the entire time.”
After several “prodigal” years, and a rather dramatic return to the Lord, Don sensed a call to vocational ministry and attended Johnson Christian University in Knoxville, Tennessee. “I had intended to become a youth pastor, but people told me that I had a gift for teaching the Bible in ways that were very practical and understandable. My rough background helped me naturally understand “regular” people. They said I should use those gifts as a preaching pastor, so I decided to major in preaching.”
Don continued his education, earning Masters and Doctorate degrees, while witnessing God reach many people through this church family. “We’ve grown from a small group of Jesus followers, to a large, multi-campus church. But it’s not about bigger numbers, it’s about helping people get connected to God through Jesus Christ - one by one. My favorite challenge to our church family, is to make a difference in someone’s life this week by connecting them to God. Anyone can do that. If my preaching and leadership have encouraged and challenged people to do this, I consider my ministry and this church a success.”
Don Hamilton
Senior Pastor
Email“I remember driving around Indianapolis in my frozen foods delivery truck, telling my friend Gary that I would never become a pastor. That was over forty years ago when God must have chuckled about my comment. I’ve been a pastor for thirty-four years, serving at Vibrant (formerly known as Capital Area Christian Church) the entire time.”
After several “prodigal” years, and a rather dramatic return to the Lord, Don sensed a call to vocational ministry and attended Johnson Christian University in Knoxville, Tennessee. “I had intended to become a youth pastor, but people told me that I had a gift for teaching the Bible in ways that were very practical and understandable. My rough background helped me naturally understand “regular” people. They said I should use those gifts as a preaching pastor, so I decided to major in preaching.”
Don continued his education, earning Masters and Doctorate degrees, while witnessing God reach many people through this church family. “We’ve grown from a small group of Jesus followers, to a large, multi-campus church. But it’s not about bigger numbers, it’s about helping people get connected to God through Jesus Christ - one by one. My favorite challenge to our church family, is to make a difference in someone’s life this week by connecting them to God. Anyone can do that. If my preaching and leadership have encouraged and challenged people to do this, I consider my ministry and this church a success.”
Lori Cartmill
Children's Pastor & Community Impact Director
About Lori Cartmill
If you have never met Lori she is outgoing, fun, full of energy, and loves people. These qualities and energy allow her to lead a strong, growing Children's Ministry and a forever growing Outreach Ministry. Lori is called to be a "voice" for those without a voice which drives her passion for children and those with special needs of all ages. She also coordinates partnerships between the church, local organizations, non-profits, and businesses to make a difference in our community. On any given day you may find her playing on the floor with kids, leading a major event, or eating lunch with a community leader. All of which are just as important to her as she lives to Love God, His People and His World.
Lori Cartmill
Children's Pastor & Community Impact Director
EmailIf you have never met Lori she is outgoing, fun, full of energy, and loves people. These qualities and energy allow her to lead a strong, growing Children's Ministry and a forever growing Outreach Ministry. Lori is called to be a "voice" for those without a voice which drives her passion for children and those with special needs of all ages. She also coordinates partnerships between the church, local organizations, non-profits, and businesses to make a difference in our community. On any given day you may find her playing on the floor with kids, leading a major event, or eating lunch with a community leader. All of which are just as important to her as she lives to Love God, His People and His World.
Kristin Russell
Student Ministry Pastor
About Kristin Russell
Kristin earned her bachelor's degree in Communications in 2012 after attending Eastern University and Penn State Harrisburg. Kristin enjoys music and serves on the adult and youth worship team as a vocalist, pianist, drummer, and occasionally on the ukulele. An avid traveler, she's served many missions trips with adults and teens. Kristin has a passion for teenagers and connecting them to Christ. She believes that “every teenager is one caring adult away from becoming a success story.” She, along with her team of adult volunteers, is committed to seeing that happen through God’s work in The Vibe Student Ministry.
Kristin is married to Mike Russell, who serves as our York Haven Campus Pastor. Kristin is now mom to Mike’s children Nate, Grace, and Zoe, whom she loves as her own, and they continue to build a unique and beautiful family together.
Kristin loves the color pink, cooking, photography, music, and hanging with family and friends. She thinks ice cream is the best food and bunnies are the greatest animal on the planet, especially her pet bunny, Stello.
Kristin Russell
Student Ministry Pastor
EmailKristin earned her bachelor's degree in Communications in 2012 after attending Eastern University and Penn State Harrisburg. Kristin enjoys music and serves on the adult and youth worship team as a vocalist, pianist, drummer, and occasionally on the ukulele. An avid traveler, she's served many missions trips with adults and teens. Kristin has a passion for teenagers and connecting them to Christ. She believes that “every teenager is one caring adult away from becoming a success story.” She, along with her team of adult volunteers, is committed to seeing that happen through God’s work in The Vibe Student Ministry.
Kristin is married to Mike Russell, who serves as our York Haven Campus Pastor. Kristin is now mom to Mike’s children Nate, Grace, and Zoe, whom she loves as her own, and they continue to build a unique and beautiful family together.
Kristin loves the color pink, cooking, photography, music, and hanging with family and friends. She thinks ice cream is the best food and bunnies are the greatest animal on the planet, especially her pet bunny, Stello.
Gerry Gaugler
Groups and Missions Pastor
About Gerry Gaugler
Gerry serves as our Groups and Missions Pastor at Vibrant. He is responsible for planning and leading mission trips around the world to serve our mission partners. He also leads our team of life group leaders to help them be successful in leading people to God. Gerry’s experience as a counselor for 20 years, combined with his passion for serving others have him well suited for this position. When he is not at work Gerry enjoys hiking and sports of all kinds, soccer is his favorite, and spending time with his wife Lisa and their 3 “fur-babies”, Daisy, Odie and Mr. Bibbs.
Gerry was called into ministry in 2015 and served as the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry at a small church in the Philadelphia Suburbs where he learned a lot about how serving God. His favorite quote is “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called”, and he is excited to be back in Central PA and to continue following God’s calling.
Gerry Gaugler
Groups and Missions Pastor
EmailGerry serves as our Groups and Missions Pastor at Vibrant. He is responsible for planning and leading mission trips around the world to serve our mission partners. He also leads our team of life group leaders to help them be successful in leading people to God. Gerry’s experience as a counselor for 20 years, combined with his passion for serving others have him well suited for this position. When he is not at work Gerry enjoys hiking and sports of all kinds, soccer is his favorite, and spending time with his wife Lisa and their 3 “fur-babies”, Daisy, Odie and Mr. Bibbs.
Gerry was called into ministry in 2015 and served as the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry at a small church in the Philadelphia Suburbs where he learned a lot about how serving God. His favorite quote is “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called”, and he is excited to be back in Central PA and to continue following God’s calling.
Tj George
Pastor of Care Ministries & Volunteer Services
About Tj George
TJ's job and delight is to get you connected to a place of volunteer service both in the church and out in the community (she describes this as something that can "make your heart sing"). As the Pastor of Care Ministries & Volunteer Services she understands how hard it can be to find your way around a big church, and wants to do whatever she can to help you get to your desired destination. TJ has been married to Fred for, well, a very long time, and they have two sons, Zachary, 26, and Hunter, 22. These three men bring her the greatest joys in life and she is grateful that they all know and love Jesus. If you ever need to find her office - just keep walking through the building until you find the amazingly awesomely blingey purple one – that would be it!
Tj George
Pastor of Care Ministries & Volunteer Services
EmailTJ's job and delight is to get you connected to a place of volunteer service both in the church and out in the community (she describes this as something that can "make your heart sing"). As the Pastor of Care Ministries & Volunteer Services she understands how hard it can be to find your way around a big church, and wants to do whatever she can to help you get to your desired destination. TJ has been married to Fred for, well, a very long time, and they have two sons, Zachary, 26, and Hunter, 22. These three men bring her the greatest joys in life and she is grateful that they all know and love Jesus. If you ever need to find her office - just keep walking through the building until you find the amazingly awesomely blingey purple one – that would be it!
Jamie Robinson
Communications Director
About Jamie Robinson
Jamie is our communications director and oversees our website, social media, and print communications. She graduated from Kentucky Christian University where she met her husband Alex, who is also on staff at Vibrant. Jamie enjoys serving as a worship leader and youth leader at the church. She likes playing video games with their three boys, binge watching shows on Netflix with her husband, and enjoying the company of others.
Jamie Robinson
Communications Director
EmailJamie is our communications director and oversees our website, social media, and print communications. She graduated from Kentucky Christian University where she met her husband Alex, who is also on staff at Vibrant. Jamie enjoys serving as a worship leader and youth leader at the church. She likes playing video games with their three boys, binge watching shows on Netflix with her husband, and enjoying the company of others.
Matthew Steele
Worship Director
About Matthew Steele
Matthew brings over 15 years of music ministry experience as a worship leader at both our Lambs Gap and York Haven campuses. He assists the Creative Arts pastor with spiritual and talent development and helps to oversee the production of all Vibrant worship experiences. You will often find Matthew talking about the Washington Redskins or Pittsburgh Penguins with his buddies but he’s also a bit of a nerd who loves WWII history, Sci Fi, Kung Fu, and superhero movies. Matthew and his wife, Bobbi, have a daughter, Audrey.
Matthew Steele
Worship Director
EmailMatthew brings over 15 years of music ministry experience as a worship leader at both our Lambs Gap and York Haven campuses. He assists the Creative Arts pastor with spiritual and talent development and helps to oversee the production of all Vibrant worship experiences. You will often find Matthew talking about the Washington Redskins or Pittsburgh Penguins with his buddies but he’s also a bit of a nerd who loves WWII history, Sci Fi, Kung Fu, and superhero movies. Matthew and his wife, Bobbi, have a daughter, Audrey.
Alex Robinson
Creative Arts Coordinator
About Alex Robinson
Alex is the creative arts coordinator at Vibrant and leads ministry teams related to media, technology, and music. He is passionate about helping people engage with God by creating experiences and environments which challenge them to see Jesus in a fresh way. You’ve heard of the most interesting man in the world, but Alex describes himself as the most boring man in the world (1 Thess. 4:11-12). He likes to spend time with his family, watch documentaries, movies, the latest Netflix Originals, reading theological books, and is curious about the art and science of coffee and beer brewing.
Alex Robinson
Creative Arts Coordinator
EmailAlex is the creative arts coordinator at Vibrant and leads ministry teams related to media, technology, and music. He is passionate about helping people engage with God by creating experiences and environments which challenge them to see Jesus in a fresh way. You’ve heard of the most interesting man in the world, but Alex describes himself as the most boring man in the world (1 Thess. 4:11-12). He likes to spend time with his family, watch documentaries, movies, the latest Netflix Originals, reading theological books, and is curious about the art and science of coffee and beer brewing.