Erie First Assembly of God - Erie, PA - Assembly of God Churches on Waymarking.com

A history of the church, taken from their website:


Rev. Larry Albanese came to Erie on May 1, l975. Six weeks later he would be joined by his wife Elizabeth and 2 daughters, who had remained in Philadelphia until the conclusion of the school year. Pastor Albanese’s years as Pastor in Erie started off in a very interesting way. A huge project, one that he had not started, was underway. He would step into a complex situation, he would pick up the pieces where another had left off, and he would diligently seek the Lord for His heart in this building project. Pastor Albanese would have the unique task of finishing a dream started years before he came. At the same time that the building project was going on, Pastor Albanese was approached by Rev. Dale Williams, who had a burden to begin a new work in the city on the East side of town. With the Lord’s leading, another Assembly of God Church located on Saltsman Road began. Currently Rev. Cliff Hamilton is pastoring this church. During the next two years, (1975-1977) the church would continue to build upon the foundation that previous pastors had
prepared. Under Pastor Albanese there was an increase and emphasis on missionary giving while the church edifice was being completed. Even in the midst of debt and great financial stress, the church body agreed to increase their giving to world and home missions from 5% to 10%. Shortly thereafter they would increase by another 5% bringing their missions giving up to 15%! What was once thought to be utterly impossible became a reality as the people were encouraged to step out in faith. This period of time was marked with one miracle after another. Every detail, from windows, to electrical work, to the exterior stone work, to the carpet installation, to the final work on the altar and the heating and air conditioning, had the “Footprints of God” all over them. Finally, on June 5, 1977 at 2:30 in the afternoon, the new addition would be dedicated with many people from all walks of life attending, giving God the glory for what He had done.

Building address: 8150 Oliver Rd. Erie, PA USA 16509 website: [Web Link] Church Service Time: 10:00 AM Type of Institution: Church

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