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The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is a Baptist church in Lewes with Sunday worship at 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Services combine contemporary songs and familiar hymns with prayer and preaching through books of the Bible. Lighthouse Kids serves infants through fifth grade, and middle- and high-school students meet on Sunday afternoons. Discipleship groups, men's and women's gatherings, young-adult activities and GriefShare offer opportunities for fellowship and support beyond Sunday worship.

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Updated Oct 9, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Worship Service

9:00 AM

Worship Service

11:00 AM

Youth Group

12:30 PM

Monday

GriefShare

6:00 PM

Wednesday

Wednesday Night

6:00 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday worship begins at 9:00 and 11:00 AM at 21265 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Services combine contemporary songs and familiar hymns, prayer and preaching through books of the Bible. Wear comfortable, modest clothing. Families can arrive five to ten minutes early for children's check-in. Lighthouse Kids serves babies through fifth grade with Gospel Project Bible teaching, matching numbered pickup tags, parent text alerts and background-screened volunteers. Discuss allergies and special needs at check-in; children are also welcome to remain with parents. Middle- and high-school students meet Sunday from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. Wednesday prayer and classes meet from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, with a break in July and August and no childcare. Discipleship groups meet weekly in members' homes. Young adults ages 18-35 gather every other month. Women meet on the second Saturday from 8:45 to 10:00 AM, and men on the third Saturday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM, in January-May and September-November. GriefShare offers a thirteen-week grief-support program; contact the church to confirm current dates and times. Call 302-947-9543 or email info@thelighthouseabc.com. Online worship is available at https://www.thelighthouseabc.com/watch.

Kids ministry: Available
Dress: Mixed
Worship style: Blended

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Grief SupportGrief Support: Yes

Visit & Contact

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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

What can I expect from the service?

Songs, prayer, and teaching are centered on God's Word, with preaching drawn straight from Scripture.

Can my children join me in the main service?

Children are welcome in the main service, and classes are offered for babies through fifth grade.

How should I dress?

Wear something comfortable and modest.

When and where are services?

Sunday worship begins at 9:00 and 11:00 AM at 21265 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Wednesday prayer and classes meet from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, except during July and August; Wednesday childcare is not offered.

What groups and support programs are available?

Discipleship groups meet weekly in members' homes, young adults ages 18-35 gather every other month, and middle- and high-school students meet Sundays from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. Women meet second Saturdays, 8:45-10:00 AM, and men third Saturdays, 8:00-10:00 AM, in January-May and September-November. GriefShare is a thirteen-week support program; contact the church for current dates and times.

Can I watch worship online?

Visit https://www.thelighthouseabc.com/watch or https://www.youtube.com/@thelighthousechurchde for worship and messages.

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Leadership

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Jim Peper

Lead Pastor

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Theology Survey

Preaching Style
ExpositoryThematic
Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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