Evangel Heights Church is located at 120 Beale Rd in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. The available directory listing identifies the congregation as non-denominational and estimates its congregation size at 200-500 people.
Other information identifies the church as Evangel Heights United Methodist Church, whose stated mission is “To equip, nurture, and reach out in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Because the available material uses both descriptions, visitors should verify the church’s current denomination and name through its official website before attending.
Church profile
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Evangel Heights Church |
| Other name used | Evangel Heights United Methodist Church |
| Address | 120 Beale Rd, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
| Denomination listed in directory | Non-Denominational |
| Estimated congregation size | 200-500 |
| Nursery care | Services are offered during the morning worship. |
Welcome and faith community
Welcome to Evangel Heights United Methodist Church! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you’ve been part of a church for years, you’re looking for a church home, you’re returning after some time away, or you’re simply wondering what this whole faith thing is about, there is a place for you at Evangel Heights. At the heart of our Christian faith is a simple calling: to love God and to love our neighbors.
Jesus reminds us that these two things belong together. As we grow in our love for God, that love is meant to overflow into the way we care for one another and serve the world around us. As United Methodists, we believe that God’s grace is at work in every one of our lives.
We don’t have to earn God’s love, and we don’t have to have all the answers before we come through the doors. We come as we are, trusting that God meets us there and continues to shape us into the people God created us to be. That means there is room here for questions, doubts, joys, struggles, laughter, tears, and everything in between.
There is room for people at every stage of faith. And there is room for you. So, wherever you are on your journey, come and see. Come as you are. Come and be part of the community. There’s a place for you here, and I hope you’ll join us.
Mission and spiritual practices
The Mission of Evangel Heights United Methodist Church: To equip, nurture, and reach out in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Evangel Heights Community of Faith, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you…” Philippians 1:6 NRSV. Breakthrough Prayer: Lord, interrupt us to be fearlessly obedient to your plans; challenge us to act on those opportunities.
The church also emphasizes rest and prayer during difficult seasons. Evangel Heights family and friends, in this season of uncertainty, chaos, and for some, a sense of hopelessness, let’s take the time to rest. It is difficult to see and hear others and God if we are tired.
Take the time to pray. Set aside special time to pray. During your time of prayer, also set aside time to listen; “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV
Worship and family services
Nursery services are offered during the morning worship. The church expresses appreciation for the trained nursery workers, Ms. Laura Turba and Ms. Anna Turba, who have volunteered their time and services.
The church also maintains a bulletin board across from the Office for announcements and articles. If you have an article or an announcement that you want to place on the bulletin board, the article or announcement will need to be approved first.
Provide the Office Manager with your name and the announcement or article with your request that it be placed on the bulletin board. A decision will be made if the article or announcement is placed on the bulletin board.
Evangel Heights Christian Academy
Evangel Heights is also associated with Evangel Heights Christian Academy, a Christian school serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. With the total support of family and church, the desired outcome of the instruction given at Evangel Heights Christian Academy is to equip every student to reach their full potential for Jesus Christ.
Our objective is to educate students in the knowledge of the Bible, that they may know Christ, understand God's purpose and power in their lives, recognize and utilize their God-given talents, and to prepare them for this life and the life to come.
Thus, the focus of Evangel Heights Christian Academy is to provide a quality education with a distinctly Christian worldview, that is academically challenging and culturally relevant.
| School information | Details |
|---|---|
| Grades | Kindergarten-12 |
| Enrollment | 183 students |
| Total classroom teachers | 19 teachers |
| Average class size | 20 students |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Application deadline | None / Rolling |
| Average financial aid grant | $750 |
| Total sports offered | 4 sports |
Grades and student distribution
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 23 |
| 9 | 22 |
| 10 | 13 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 21 |
Admissions, academics, and activities
The acceptance rate of Evangel Heights Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%. The application deadline for Evangel Heights Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Tuition notes indicate that families should contact the school website for rates. The admissions director is Char Varner. The school offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
The available school information reports an average private school tuition in Butler County, PA of $5,425 for elementary schools and an average acceptance rate in Butler County, PA of 94%.
School reviews
A review posted on 10/7/2018 describes a family’s decision to enroll a child at the school after completing public elementary education through 6th grade. The reviewer wrote that the child had become happier, more engaged and enjoyed going to school, describing the school as a family with plenty of socialization and such a positive environment for children.
A review posted on 2/14/2013 was written by a student or alumnus who attended from 1st through 12th grade and graduated in 2010 as the valedictorian. The reviewer reported participating in 13 extracurricular activities and holding a leadership position in most of them.
The reviewer also described personal relationships with many teachers and continued visits with them after graduation. The reviewer stated that EHCA changed their life for the better and that the school’s purpose remained one they believed in and benefited from.
Nearby churches
Several churches are listed near Evangel Heights in Natrona Heights and the surrounding Buffalo Township area.
| Church | Distance | Denomination | Address or location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Heights Assembly of God | 106 ft | Pentecostal | Beale Road, Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania, 16055, United States |
| Expressway Baptist Church | 0.5 mi | Baptist | Shook Drive, Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania, 16229, United States |
| Expressway Baptist Church | 0.5 mi | Baptist | 2193 Garden Way |
| SonRise Community Church | 0.7 mi | Non-Denominational | 130 Lucas Ln |
| Harvest Baptist Church | 0.8 mi | Baptist | 224 Harvest Lane |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 1.4 mi | Latter-day Saints | 817 S Pike Rd |
Planning a visit
Evangel Heights presents itself as a community for people who have attended church for years, are searching for a church home, are returning after time away, or are beginning to explore Christian faith. Its welcome emphasizes belonging, grace, questions, doubts, joys, struggles and participation at every stage of faith.
The church’s listed address is 120 Beale Rd in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Since the available information includes different descriptions of the congregation’s denominational identity, checking the current church website before a visit is especially important.