York Haven Campus is located at the corner of Landvale Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in York Haven Boro. There are entrances to the parking lot from both streets as well as street parking. There is also an open parking lot available behind the York Haven Office building on the opposite side of Pennsylvania Avenue from the church.
Worship Services on Sunday at 10:00am
Our York Haven campus is located at 37 Pennsylvania Avenue, York Haven, PA
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 York Haven 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).
Cafe
As you enter our campus you will walk into an entry way with a large lobby and small café area on the opposite side of the auditorium. 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.
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 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 MoreEvents at York Haven
Here's what's happening at York Haven Campus
ServeFest
Spend the day with us making a difference in our community. Projects for adults, teens, and kids on September 21st (alternate days available).
September 21st
2019
Upward Basketball
Registration Open
Kids in Grades K-5 can chart their own athletic journeys while being developed into total athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially in this children's basketball program.
November 6th
2019
Student Ministry Bonfire
Dress up in a fun costume and come with us to the Wilson's farm for some food around the fire and more!
November 8th
2019
Mike Russell
York Haven Campus Pastor
About Mike Russell
In 2012 Mike along, with a group of others, started a campus in Etters which relocated to York Haven Boro in September of 2017. Mike has a passion for telling people about Jesus in a down to earth way and sometimes uses cool words like “Incognito.” Mike is a graduate of Lincoln Christian University with a bachelor of arts in general ministry. When not at church Mike is usually spending time with his four girls Joelle, Trinity, Grace, Zoe and his only begotten son Nate. Mike wrote this and wonders if he should continue talking in the third person.
Mike Russell
York Haven Campus Pastor
EmailIn 2012 Mike along, with a group of others, started a campus in Etters which relocated to York Haven Boro in September of 2017. Mike has a passion for telling people about Jesus in a down to earth way and sometimes uses cool words like “Incognito.” Mike is a graduate of Lincoln Christian University with a bachelor of arts in general ministry. When not at church Mike is usually spending time with his four girls Joelle, Trinity, Grace, Zoe and his only begotten son Nate. Mike wrote this and wonders if he should continue talking in the third person.
Sherry Trayer
York Haven Campus Manager
About Sherry Trayer
Sherry is happily married to Thomas Trayer, and they have four young adult children, Laken, TJ, Kailynn, and Lucas. Sherry and Tom began attending Vibrant in 2012 and were a part of the launch team for our Etters campus, which is now York Haven campus. Sherry recalls, “When I first walked into the doors of the Lambs Gap campus, I was touched by the words I read as I moved from the parking lot into the building ‘Love God, Love God’s People and Love God’s World’. Those words pretty much summed up exactly how I was feeling, how I wanted to live my life, and the direction that I wanted to lead my children”. From that day forward; Sherry continued to grow and put her God given gifts to use to aid in the mission of those words she fell in love that first day , “Love God, Love God’s People and Love God’s World”.
Soon after, Pastor Mike learned that Sherry was a registered nurse, and she found herself headed to Haiti on a mission trip, having planned to never step foot on an airplane. Since that first trip, she has continued to travel and looks forward to going to Costa Rica this summer as a youth leader for The Vibe Student Ministry.
Sherry has been involved in many areas of ministry at Vibrant. She serves as a youth leader, assists with children’s ministry at York Haven, serves with frontline team, and has been a vital team member on the York Haven community outreach team.
Sherry Trayer
York Haven Campus Manager
EmailSherry is happily married to Thomas Trayer, and they have four young adult children, Laken, TJ, Kailynn, and Lucas. Sherry and Tom began attending Vibrant in 2012 and were a part of the launch team for our Etters campus, which is now York Haven campus. Sherry recalls, “When I first walked into the doors of the Lambs Gap campus, I was touched by the words I read as I moved from the parking lot into the building ‘Love God, Love God’s People and Love God’s World’. Those words pretty much summed up exactly how I was feeling, how I wanted to live my life, and the direction that I wanted to lead my children”. From that day forward; Sherry continued to grow and put her God given gifts to use to aid in the mission of those words she fell in love that first day , “Love God, Love God’s People and Love God’s World”.
Soon after, Pastor Mike learned that Sherry was a registered nurse, and she found herself headed to Haiti on a mission trip, having planned to never step foot on an airplane. Since that first trip, she has continued to travel and looks forward to going to Costa Rica this summer as a youth leader for The Vibe Student Ministry.
Sherry has been involved in many areas of ministry at Vibrant. She serves as a youth leader, assists with children’s ministry at York Haven, serves with frontline team, and has been a vital team member on the York Haven community outreach team.
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.
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.