• Senior Pastor
  • Sunday School
  • Kids Programs
  • VIctory Youth
  • Men's Fellowship
  • Women's Fellowship
  • Bible Study

Rev. Jeffrey and Anna Bender

Pastor Jeff Bender and Mrs Anna Bender

Pastor Jeff and Anna have recently assumed the Pastorate of Dover Assembly in December 2007. Both Pastor Jeff and Anna were raised in the Pittsburgh area and attended Edinboro State College together.

After graduating with a Degree in Accounting/Economics, and several successful years with MCI and BellSouth, Pastor Jeff was called to full time ministry. Following Bible School, they were called to be associate Pastors at Central Assembly in Houston, PA and ministered in all areas including Children’s Ministry, Christian Education Director and Adult Ministries. Pastor Jeff served on the South West Metro sectional committee.

Anna has previously worked as the Christian Education secretary, Senior Pastor’s secretary and Christian School secretary and was the secretary for the South-Western PA Youth For Christ..

Following 2 ½ years in Florida, they have returned to their native Pennsylvania to continue God’s calling on their lives.

Dover Assembly has a rich history in York County and Pastor Jeff and Anna plan to incorporate that to continue to reach this community for Christ.

 


Superintendent Richard Sweitzer &
Assistant Superintendent Lloyd Kroft

Christian Education takes place each Sunday at 9:30AM.

 

  • Girls Ministries
  • Royal Rangers
  • Children's Church

 
Girls Ministries Coordinator
Murina Stough

The Girls Ministries meet each Wednesday at 6:30PM

Checkout some photos of our Girls Ministries Service

You may find out more about the National Girls Ministries program by visiting
http://ngm.ag.org/


Stars is one of the groups in the National Girls Ministries program for girls in grades 3-5.

We teach teach them about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Our activities include classroom discussions, crafts, snacks, sleepovers, hiking, field trips, pool parties, camping and more. Our goal is to minister to the girls spiritually, physically and socially.

Our group meets Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00.

Come and be a part of the fun!

Distinctives

Pledge

Having accepted Jesus as my Savior, I will follow Him in service, in testimony, in attitude, and in relationships; striving always to glorify my Lord as a Star.

Motto

I will follow Jesus.

Verse

Teach me Your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will praise You... with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
(Psalm 86:11-12 NIV)

Colors

Blue and white, which stand for loyalty and purity.

 


Prims Club

For first- and second-grade girls

Megan, Carmen, Kim, and Tonya guide Prims through life-application stories as the girls learn biblical principles. The Discovery Box stores lesson-related objects to be displayed during lesson time to make learning even more fun. Prims earn colorful badges depicting these club characters as they complete requirements for the achievement program. Units can be completed in 4 weeks. Only 18 units need to be completed in 2 years.

Distinctives

Pledge

As a Prim, I will be careful of what I say, where I go, and what I do; trying always to be my very best for the Lord Jesus, because I love Him.

Motto

I will be kind and thoughtful.

Verse

Be kind... to one another.
(Ephesians 4:32 NIV)

Colors

Pink and white, which stand for kindness and purity.


Daisies Club

For kindergarten girls

Darcy, Diana, and Dorie (paper dolls) help Daisies make life applications from the Bible stories and principles they learn. Daisies earn colorful badges depicting these club characters as they complete requirements for the achievement program. Four-week units allow visitors to fit in right away. Club sponsors and girls select the nine units they want to complete during the year.

Distinctives

Pledge

As a Daisy I will be happy, good, and helpful, letting my light shine for Jesus.

Motto

Daisies tell about Jesus.

Verse

Let your light... shine.
(Matthew 5:16 NIV)

Colors

Yellow and white, which stand for light and purity.

 


Rainbows Club

Preschool children ages 3 and up

Noah’s Ark provides an exciting theme for the Bible stories, crafts, full-color activity pages, and games for this preschool club. Rainbows add colorful animal badges to their vests as they complete requirements for the achievement program. Units can be completed in 4 weeks. Only nine units need to be completed each year.

Distinctives

Pledge

As a Rainbow, I will be a good helper, pleasing Jesus every day.

Motto

Rainbows are helpers.

Verse

We are... helpers.
(2 Corinthians 1:24 KJV)

Colors

Green and white, which stand for growth and purity.


Links

Listen or Subscribe to NGM Podcast


Royal Rangers


Senior Commander: Lloyd Kroft

Ranger Motto

"Ready"

Ready for anything!
Ready to work, play, serve, worship, live and obey God's Word

Ranger Pledge

With God's help,
I Will do my best
to serve God,
my church, and
my fellowman;
to live by the
Ranger Code;
to make the
Golden Rule
my daily rule

 





J.B. Beaver is the mascot and guide for the Ranger Kids program.

What is Ranger Kids?
Ranger Kids—the trail to fun and adventure—is an exciting program for boys in kindergarten, first and second grades. Boys in this age group participate in great fun and excitement that will allow boys to develop their interests and needs as well as mold their character.

Weekly experiences and activities are enhanced through a specific advancement system designed to give the boys a sense of achievement and purpose. Through interactive learning and fun activities, Ranger Kids will grow in four ways:

Physically: Their bodies will grow strong through proper exercise and diet.
Spiritually: Their spirits will grow strong through prayer, Bible study and witnessing.
Mentally: Their minds will grow strong by reading, studying, and memorizing Scripture passages.
Socially: Their relationships with people will grow strong by learning how to treat them.



Discovery Rangers is a fun and exciting program for boys in third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade. Not only does the boy get to discover great indoor and outdoor activities, he will get to make many new friends. Being a Discovery Ranger is another step toward growing into a man of God in four ways:

Physically: Their bodies will grow strong through proper exercise and diet.
Spiritually: Their spirits will grow strong through prayer, Bible study and witnessing.
Mentally: Their minds will grow strong by reading, studying, and memorizing Scripture passages.
Socially: Their relationships with people will grow strong by learning how to treat them.

Requirements to Become a Discovery Ranger
If the boy has promoted from Ranger Kids into Discovery Rangers, he should have completed the necessary recruit requirements as one of his last tasks as a Ranger Kid. The boy's Discovery Rangers records or Handbook will contain the information verifying that he has completed the recruit requirements.

If the boy is joining Royal Rangers for the first time as a Discovery Ranger, he will need to complete the following recruit steps:

  • Be in at least third grade
  • Complete the Royal Ranger Charter form
  • Complete the outpost medical information and parents' medical waiver
  • Recite the pledge to the United States flag
  • Recite the pledge to the Christian flag
  • Recite the Royal Ranger Pledge
  • Recite the meaning of the four red points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the meaning of the four gold points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the meaning of the eight blue points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the Royal Ranger Motto
  • With the boy's parents or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet Preventing Child and Substance Abuse: A Parent's Guide. (Included with the Discovery Rangers Handbook.)
  • Participate in a Recruit Interview
 


Adventurers from the past include men like Christopher Columbus, who sailed west into uncharted waters to get to India and discovered the American continents; Nicolaus Copernicus, who developed a new theory about the arrangement of our universe; and Jedidiah Strong Smith, who explored the wilds of America's western frontier. These are men who inspire us all to probe and expand our horizons.

As Adventure Rangers, sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade young men have the chance to do as these men. A Ranger is one who explores new frontiers, so the Adventure Ranger will explore new areas as he learns the history of Royal Rangers and takes advantage of opportunities for the future.

As an Adventure Ranger, a young man will experience growth in four ways:

Physically: Their bodies will grow strong through proper exercise and diet.
Spiritually: Their spirits will grow strong through prayer, Bible study and witnessing.
Mentally: Their minds will grow strong by reading, studying, and memorizing Scripture passages.
Socially: Their relationships with people will grow strong by learning how to treat them.

Requirements to Become an Adventure Ranger
If the young man was promoted from Discovery Rangers into Adventure Rangers, he should have completed the necessary recruit requirements as one of his last tasks as a Discovery Ranger. The young man's Discovery Rangers records or Handbook will contain the information verifying that he has completed the recruit requirements.

If the boy is joining Royal Rangers for the first time as an Adventure Ranger, he will need to complete the following recruit steps:

  • Be in at least sixth grade
  • Complete the Royal Ranger Charter form
  • Complete the outpost medical information and parents' medical waiver
  • Recite the pledge to the United States flag
  • Recite the pledge to the Christian flag
  • Recite the Royal Ranger Pledge
  • Recite the meaning of the four red points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the meaning of the four gold points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the meaning of the eight blue points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the Royal Ranger Motto
  • With the boy's parents or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet Preventing Child and Substance Abuse: A Parent's Guide. (Included with the Adventure Rangers Handbook.)
  • Participate in a Recruit Interview



Expedition Rangers is the exciting ministry for older youth in grades 9-12. It has four primary categories:

Achievement through the advancement system to continue to earn awards.
Leadership training skills through junior camps and working in Royal Rangers and Youth ministries.
Service through a variety of ministry opportunities.
Activities through high action activities that challenge youth with adventure.

Each of the four categories is linked together with the "Spirit Challenge", a weekly Bible study developed specifically for older teens. There are also over one hundred different silver merits providing tremendous options to learn different skills, participate in sports and youth ministries.

Royal Rangers is developing youth for the future through our four-phase strategy: Evangelism, Discipleship, Missions, and Ministry.

Royal Rangers and National Youth Ministries encourage churches to provide both Youth ministries and Expedition Rangers for their teens. This can be accomplished by having the ministries on different days and will allow you many options as you participate in these excellent ministries.

Requirements to Become an Expedition Ranger
If the young man has earned his recruit rating in any of the other groups (Ranger Kids, Discovery Rangers, or Adventure Rangers), it is not necessary for him to repeat the requirement steps.

If the boy is joining Royal Rangers for the first time as an Expedition Ranger, he will need to complete the following recruit steps:

  • Be in at least the ninth grade or at least fourteen years old
  • Complete the Royal Ranger Charter form
  • Complete the outpost medical information and parents' medical waiver
  • Recite the pledge to the United States flag
  • Recite the pledge to the Christian flag
  • Recite the Royal Ranger Pledge
  • Recite the meaning of the four red points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the meaning of the four gold points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the meaning of the eight blue points of the Royal Ranger Emblem
  • Recite the Royal Ranger Motto
  • With the boy's parents or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet Preventing Child and Substance Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
  • Participate in a Recruit Interview



Acknowledgment and Copyright Notice
The Royal Rangers® name, clubs names, logos, emblems, and artwork are registered trademarks or copyright protected properties. © 2007 by The General Council of the Assemblies of God, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65802. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Children's Church

Children's Church meets each Sunday at 10:30AM

Children's Church Leaders
Judy Landis & Brenda Sweitzer

A kid focused time of worship, fun and learning.


Victory Youth Group

Victory Youth Group

Victory Youth Group meets each Wednesday night from 6:30PM to 8:00PM and Sunday Morning from 9:30AM to 10:30AM

The Youth Leaders
Anna Bender & Paul Jones

FUN, FELLOWSHIP and LEARING

Join us for a great time of fellowship as we learn how to be the leaders of tomorrow.

We have victory in Jesus! Do You?

Men's Fellowship

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Women's Fellowship

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Adult Bible Study


The Adult Bible Study group meets each Wednesday at 6:30PM.


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