About Light of the World Church

Vision

Our vision is to grow the family of God through the power of scripture and the demonstration of love and kindness.

How do we intend to grow the family of God? The Bible says that some plant the seed of God’s word, some water the seed of God’s word, but it is God who gives the increase and makes things grow. So, we believe that if we do our part (plant and water), then God will do His part (make things grow).

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to surrender to the presence of God, study His word, serve those in need, support one another in love, and share the good news of Jesus Christ to the World.

Our Goals

A goal of our church is to equip and support believers in their journeys toward spiritual growth and maturity by providing solid biblical teaching and preaching through our weekend and midweek services, Sunday school, and Discipleship programs. This is how the seed or the word of God is planted and watered in their lives; yet it is the commitment to a personal and devoted relationship with God that will produce increase and growth in their lives.

Our Story

Light of the World Family Worship Church is a Bible believing, non-denominational church founded in March 2004 under the inspiration of God and the visionary leadership of Pastor Leo Sherard. Pastor Sherard along with 15 adults and 9 children planted the church in Lawrenceville, New Jersey to offer people in Mercer County and surrounding communities the opportunity to build genuine relationships with God and people through worship, discipleship, ministry, fellowship and evangelism.

During the first three years of the ministry, services were held in various locations that included Lawrence High School, Lawrence Middle School, Rider University (Gill Memorial Chapel) and Lawrence Road Fire Company. However, on December 29, 2006, the church became the proud owner of a worship facility located in Hamilton, New Jersey. With the acquisition of this property the members were excited about the opportunities to expand the church’s ability to reach people, build believers and change lives – all for the glory of God.

Light of the World Family Worship Church exists to grow the family of God, through the power of scripture and the demonstration of love and kindness. Its strategic purpose is to help people surrender to the will of God, study His word, serve those in need, support one another in love, and share the good news of Jesus Christ.

What We Believe

God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

Jesus

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.

The Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.

Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.

Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.