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Faith and Values A Source Guide of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Ministries, Programs and Places of Worship

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The season of Lent and Easter Spring is eagerly anticipated, as many people look forward to enjoying the great outdoors once more. Spring is also a special time of year for practicing Christians.

is a very important time of year for Christians. During Lent, Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, selfdenial, and spiritual discipline.

Beginning on Ash Wednesday and While the Bible does not reference lasting 40 weekdays until the arrival Lent, the practice of observing Lent of Easter Sunday, the Lenten season has become a standard.

We invite you to join us for Holy Week Maundy Thursday Service March 29, 7:00 pm Asbury UMC (205 S. Main St., Harrisonburg)

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The following focuses on each of the special days of this church season as they pertain to Western Christianity (Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent somewhat differently).

Ash Wednesday The Day of Ashes commemorates the repentance of sin. On Ash Wednesday, Christians have ashes placed on their foreheads in the shape of a cross in recognition of their need to repent. Many churches host Ash Wednesday services, and those who receive the ashes are not only reminded of their mortality and sinfulness, but also of the opportunity for absolution.

Christians typically fast on Ash Wednesday, though some simply abstain from eating meat.

Palm Sunday On what is now called “Palm Sunday,” Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem while villagers welcomed him and waved palm branches. This is mentioned in each of the Biblical Gospels and occurs a week before His subsequent resurrection. Jesus possibly rode a donkey rather than a horse as a sign of peace, as a war-waging king might ride a horse. The “Passion of the Christ” is typically read during Palm Sunday masses.

Holy Thursday Holy Thursday is sometimes referred to as “Covenant Thursday,” “Maundy Thursday” or “Thursday of Mysteries.” Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper

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of Jesus Christ with the apostles.

According to Catholic News Agency, Holy Thursday might be one of the most important, complex and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood.

Good Friday Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus was condemned by his peers as King Herod and Pontius Pilate had found him not guilty of his crimes.

But crowds were enraged, and Pilate reluctantly ordered his crucifixion rather than face a mass riot.

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Holy Saturday Holy Saturday marks the final day of the Triduum, or the three days preceding Easter Sunday. Scripture states that Holy Saturday was when Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb.

Easter Sunday A festive and celebratory day for Christians, Easter Sunday is a time for sharing the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. His body is discovered missing from the tomb, and Jesus appears to his followers again showing proof that He is alive.

Typically, Easter Sunday is one of the most well-attended Sunday services for Christians. It also is a day to spend with family, and many families share large meals to mark the end of the Lenten season.

The bread of God gives life to the world (John 6:33)

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Easter symbolism complements the holiday Tradition plays an important role in Easter celebrations for many families.

Cherished traditions and symbols of Easter may include anything from egg hunts to lilies to lambs. Understanding the importance behind these symbols can make sharing the miracle of Easter that much more special.

Eggs

Eggs are one of the more recognizable symbols of Easter. For Easter egg hunts, eggs are hard-boiled and decorated in bright hues. It’s believed that the origins of Easter eggs are both secular and religious. From the secular (once pagan) perspective, the egg is an ancient symbol of new life,

according to The History Channel, and has been associated with pagan festivals that celebrate spring. Some Christians feel that Easter eggs represent Christ’s emergence from the tomb and his subsequent resurrection.

Eggs were once a food not consumed during Lent, therefore painting and decorating them to mark the end of

fasting and penance became a way to celebrate Easter.

Crucifix The crucifix is one of the central symbols of Easter and Christianity.

The cross is a symbol of Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice. The crucifix also highlights the ability of God to

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This will be followed by a Continental Breakfast at the Church served by the Methodist women.

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give new life to people after death.

In addition to wearing and displaying the cross during Easter, some people bake “hot cross buns” as another symbol of the season.

Rabbit The Easter bunny is very much a secular symbol of the holiday, but one that has become so ingrained with the season that many people ascribe to it a Christian meaning. Pagan celebrations of spring often linked rabbits or hares with the season because of their fertility and ability to bring forth new life. According to the Christian living resource Crosswalk, believers associate the rabbit coming out of its underground home as a symbol of Christ emerging from the tomb.

Lilies Lilies are often exchanged during Easter celebrations or presented as hostess gifts for those sharing

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the holiday meal with others. The American Bible Society says lilies grow in the spring around the time when Easter is typically celebrated.

Also, because they look like trumpets, they can be a symbol that heralds Christ’s resurrection.

Lamb The lamb is another symbol associated with Easter. Lambs were originally associated with the Jewish holiday of Passover, when lambs were sacrificed and their blood was used to mark which houses contained those faithful to God. As a result of his crucifixion, Christ became the symbolic lamb for all — the ultimate sacrifice. In fact, Christ is often referred to as “The Lamb of God.” Easter is replete with many recognized symbols. Unearthing their meanings can be a learning experience and a way to further immerse oneself in this holy holiday.

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History of Passover celebrations Every year Jewish people celebrate Passover, a commemoration of the liberation of the Jews from slavery under Egyptian leaders.

Religious texts tell that God helped the children of Israel escape slavery in Egypt with the assistance of Moses and 10 plagues. Israelites were employed as slaves to build new monuments to Egypt’s far-reaching power. Moses was the adopted brother of the Pharoah at the time. Moses had fled the palace years earlier due to disillusionment over his Egyptian upbringing and his ties to the Israelite slaves.

One evening Moses was contacted

by God via a burning bush that would not be consumed by fire. God called out to Moses and commissioned him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt after hearing their pleas and witnessing their suffering.

Moses asked God to choose another for the mission, but the Lord was adamant. Moses set out to speak to Pharoah, but was unsuccessful in his

efforts. It was then that God helped Moses’ effort by inflicting the 10 Plagues, also referred to as the Biblical Plagues in the Christian bible. The plagues were designed to contrast the overwhelming power of the Israelite God from the importance of the Egyptian gods.

One of the plagues occurred when God turned the Nile River’s water into blood. He also brought on hordes of frogs, lice and flies. God brought pestilence to Egyptian livestock and then boils to Egyptian people. Plagues of hail, locusts and darkness followed.

When these efforts did not produce the freedom sought by the Israelites, God said he would go through Egypt and all of the firstborn sons of the Egyptians, including Pharoah’s own son, would perish. Moses was informed to tell the Israelites to mark their own doors with lamb’s blood so that the Lord would pass over these homes and spare the Israelites’ children from harm.

This final plague devastated the

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Egyptian people and proved so horrific as to warrant the freedom of the Israelite slaves. Pharoah freed them, and Moses led them all on a mass exodus from Egypt.

Passover, or Pesach, is first mentioned in the Torah’s account of the Exodus from Egypt. The word “pesach” is believed to mean “he hovered over, guarding,” which is the image evoked by the retelling of the Passover story.

Today there are many Passover traditions that date back to early history. Jewish people may dine on lamb or goat meat in memory of the lambs sacrificed. All forms of leavened bread or leavening agents (chametz) are avoided as the fleeing Israelite slaves had no leavened bread to take with them on their journey. Homes are cleared of all leavening agents. Firstborn sons are commanded to observe the Fast of the Firstborn. Passover seder feasts are enjoyed, and men and women drink four cups of wine during the meal. Homes are made Kosher for the purpose of the

Passover celebrations can be traced back to the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.

holiday, and a separate set of Passover dishes, glassware and silverware that have never touched chametz are used.

Games, songs and traditional readings are all part of the Passover celebration, which lasts for seven or eight days depending on the area of the world in which it is being observed.

Historically, together with Shavuot and Sukkot, Passover completes the trio of the pilgrimage festivals of the Jewish people.

Holy Myrrhbearers: Worshiping He Who Is Risen!

The Orthodox Church is the ancient Church founded by Jesus Christ through his apostles in the Middle East 2,000 years ago. Holy Myrrhbearers is an Orthodox Christian Church in Harrisonburg, VA, serving the cities of the Shenandoah Valley including Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro and the counties surrounding them. We keep to ancient ways, following the Old Calendar (Julian) and other traditional practices such as head coverings for women, modest dress, confession before taking Communion, standing for the services, and the chanting of the Liturgy without instrument. Some of us were born Orthodox, but many of us are converts to the Faith. Our parish venerates the Holy Myrrhbearers, who went to Christ’s tomb to anoint His body with myrrh, not yet realizing that He was not dead, but Risen! They were the first to learn of Christ’s glorious Resurrection.

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Create religious Easter traditions Easter is on the way, and practicing Christians across the globe have spent the Lenten season preparing for the day when they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent is a season best spent in the company of close friends and family, and the following are a few ways for Christians to celebrate their faith in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday.

• Give Easter eggs a different meaning. Easter eggs are popular among youngsters, and that popularity can be used to teach kids about their faith. Eggs are frequently viewed as a symbol of new life, so parents can use them to show their children how Christ died and was born anew. Eggs can be filled with small items that symbolize something related to Christ’s story. Or they can be left empty to represent the empty tomb after His resurrection.

• Eat food that conveys Biblical stories. For Easter dinner, enjoy foods that are mentioned in the Bible. A fish

dinner can convey the story of how Jesus multiplied fish to feed the crowds, or dine on lamb and share the story of Passover.

• Participate in church services.

Throughout Lent, many parishes offer Easter vigils or specialized services that relate the account of Jesus’ life and subsequent death on the cross. Some churches may recreate realistic stations of the Cross. Employing pageantry to bring biblical stories to life can help young children visualize and better understand the meaning of Easter.

• Create a Christ-centered Easter basket. Parents can still fill kids’ Easter baskets with some of the familiar confectionary treats, but those parents who impart lessons about their faith to their kids also can include books about the story of Easter, rosary beads, a crucifix for a child’s room, and maybe a children’s Bible.

• Make time for volunteer work.

Many families reserve volunteerism

for the Christmas season, but Easter also marks a great time to volunteer.

In a season that focuses on the ultimate sacrifice, families can open their hearts to others. Invite someone over for Easter dinner who has nowhere to go.

Share your holiday celebrations with a person of another faith so that he or she may be able to see what makes this time

of year special. Create a service jar filled with small, loving tasks everyone in the family can do each day.

The Lenten season, including Easter, is the most celebrated time of the year for Christians. Families can enjoy the festivities by blending many different traditions together and by focusing on the spirituality of the season.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP Bridgewater Presbyterian Church

Church Of Solsburg

Edom Linville Fellowship

801 Parkwood Dr. (EMHS Auditorium) Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-217-0131

110 E. College Street Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-2442

14967 Rockingham Pike, Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1567

5290 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville, VA 22834 540-833-2800

Church Of The Incarnation

Antioch United Church Of Christ

Bridgewater United Methodist Church

Elkton Church of God

4107 Fort Lynne Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-833-5476

219 N Main St., Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-0890

265 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-432-5533

Asbury United Methodist Church

Briery Branch Church of the Brethren

205 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2836

6628 Briery Branch Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 540-828-7139

6454 Mount Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5560

Beaver Creek Church Brethren

Broadway Baptist Church

Clover Hill United Methodist Church

5651 Beaver Creek Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-2767

166 Mason St., Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7218

3457 Fulton School Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9364

104 Ashby Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1363

Broadway Presbyterian Church

Community Mennonite Church

Beth El Congregation

Elkton Seventh Day Adventist

107 Lee Street , Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3903

70 South High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-2148

20995 Blue & Gold Dr., Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1801

Brown Memorial Community Church

Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church 4222 Mt. Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5117

Elkton United Methodist Church

184 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-5925

9843 Town Hall Road McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-9393

Bethel Church Of Brethren

Calvary Mennonite Fellowship

Cornerstone Church At The Lake

3061 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, VA 22832 540-269-6031

6083 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 867-9444

660 S Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2357

Bethel Mennonite Church

Caplingers United Methodist Church

197 Cornerstone Lane Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-9233

15093 Grindstone Ln., Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-4292

20588 Criders Rd., Criders, VA 22820 540- 896-7653

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Evangelical Presbyterian Church 2580 Panorama Drive,Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-2120

Bethel United Church Of Christ

Catholic Church-Holy Infant

546 W Mosby Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-3051

2451 Bethel Church Road, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1197

101 W Marshall Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1341

Crosslink Community Church

Evangelical United Methodist Church

Bethlehem United Church-Christ

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church

11923 N Valley Pike, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3975

Corner of Buffalo & Smithland Roads Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-810-6907

Dayspring Nazarene Church

Central Church of Christ

Dayton Church of The Brethren

1660 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-432-9911

822 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-9770

202 Main Street, Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9771

First Assembly Of God (HFA)

Christ Gospel Church

Dayton Mennonite Church

290 Eastview St., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9856

4887 John Wayland Hwy., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9655

1310 Garbers Church Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-8687

Church Of Christ

Dayton United Methodist Church

50 Covenant Dr # F, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-432-9056

215 Ashby St., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-2102

5568 John Wayland Hwy. Bridgewater, VA 22812 (540) 828-2456

Church Of Christ

Divine Unity Community Church

16004 Lone Pine Dr., Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-9614

182 Neff Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-751-8562

20913 Blue & Gold Dr., Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1424

Bridgewater Church of the Brethren

Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS

East Point United Methodist Church

First Church of The Nazarene

830 Old Furnace Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2744

Bethel AME Church

Bible Holiness Church 127 Pine Street, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-0477

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 154 N Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-4341

Blue Ridge Independent Church 38 Independence Rd., Elkton, VA 22827 540 298-9426

Bridgewater Baptist Church

420 College View Dr., Bridgewater, VA 22812 540 828-3711

210 South Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-442-1985 or 540-433-2945

Clinton Church of God

4904 S Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-1540 235 N Main St., Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 540-568-1817

3209 East Point Rd., Elkton, VA 540-298-8196

102 W E St., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-0354

Elkton Pentecostal Church 16704 E Summit Ave., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-2121

Elkton Presbyterian Church

205 Warren Street , Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-8348

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

513 E Spotswood Ave., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1767

Faith Community Church

First Baptist Church 611 Broad St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-3969

First Baptist Church of Elkton

1871 Boyers Rd.,Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540- 434-1092

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First Presbyterian Church 17 N. Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-6551

First United Methodist Church 13902 Timber Way Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-7168

FAITH & VALUES Grace and Truth Reformed Islamic Center of the Shenandoah 1330 Country Club Road Presbyterian Church

Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle 18132 Spotswood Trl Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-9896

Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-8186

8550 Robinson Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 540-867-5326

Jehovah’s Kingdom’s Hall

Mountain Grove Church

Greatest Freedom Ministries

1766 Harpine Hwy., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-9276

12769 Third Hill Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-4508

3004 Twin Oaks Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-3012

Greenmount Church-The Brethren 4881 Greenmount Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-833-5251

John Wesley United Methodist Church 445 Sterling St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-828-3815

Keezletown United Methodist Church

Harrisonburg Baptist Church

1456 Indian Town Rd., Keezletown, VA 22832 540-269-8531

Mountain View Fellowship Church

501 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-2456

Landmark Tabernacle

8601 Mcgaheysville Rd McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-9008

Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren

Life2us.Org Ministries

33 East, McGaheysville, VA 22840 (540) 289-9809

Gospel Hill Mennonite Church

315 S. Dogwood Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-8288

282 Neff Avenue in the Paint Store Dayton, VA 22821 (540) 421-3947

6179 Hopkins Gap Rd Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-867-9051

Harrisonburg Free Will Baptist Church

Lindale Mennonite Church

Grace Baptist Church

331 Vine Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 433-8980

2390 Grace Chapel Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-7674

Grace Covenant Church 3337 Emmaus Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-9244

Harrisonburg Mennonite Church 1552 S High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-4463 4101 Rawley Pike (Route 33 West), Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 867-0073

Grace Mennonite Fellowship 209 Lacey Spring Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-442-6235

Hilltop Bible Church

Mt Carmel United Brethren and Christ Church 11466 Brocks Gap Rd., Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-1503

Mt Carmel United Methodist Church

6255 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville, VA 22834 540-833-5171

13375 Third Hill Rd., Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-2800

Linville Creek Church of the Brethren

Mt Clinton Mennonite Church

409 Brethren Road, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-5001

Linville United Methodist Church

Kratzer Road, Linville, VA 22834 Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists 5180 540-833-2800

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church 7120 Ore Bank Road Port Republic, VA 24471 (540) 249-4121

Mountain Valley United Methodist Church 11583 Mountain Valley Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-896-3424

Garber’s Church of the Brethren 1275 Garbers Church Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-828-6251

Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren

342 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (434) 509 8698

Freedom Baptist Church 141 Pleasant Hill Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-5709

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Lion of Judah II Ministries 1054 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-292-1213

6954 Mount Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5885

Mt Clinton Methodist Church 1595 Muddy Creek Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-9551

Mt Crawford United Methodist Church

21094 Dovesville Rd., Criders, VA 22820 540-434-1431

Massanutten Presbyterian Church

Holy Infant Catholic Church

Mayland Christian Church

Mt Horeb Presbyterian Church

McGaheysville United Methodist Church

Mt Horeb United Methodist Church

101 W Marshall Ave (Rts 33 & 340 Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1341

Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church 2870-D S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-908-2094

Iglesia Menonita El Calvario 6083 Mt. Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-820-2241

50 Indian Trail Rd., Penn Laird, VA 22846 540-434-6194

360 N Main St., Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (540) 433-9597

25 Maryland Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 4517 Rockfish Rd., Grottoes, VA 24441 540-896-3747 (540) 249-5141

10106 McGaheysville Rd McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-5445

422 Hinton Rd.,Dayton, VA 22821 540-363-2957

Mill Creek Church Of The Brethren

2977 Pineville Road Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-5592

7600 Port Republic Road Port Republic, VA 24471 540-289-5084

Immanuel Mennonite Church

Montezuma Church-The Brethren

400 Kelly St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 432-0711

4937 Ottobine Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 (540) 879-2246

Mt Olive Brethren Church

Mt Olivet United Brethren in Christ 862 Freemason Run Rd Mount Solon, VA 22843 (540) 350-4250

Harrisonburg, Va.

Mt Pleasant Church-Brethren 2788 Taylor Spring Lane Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-7755

FAITH & VALUES Rader Lutheran Church and St Stephen & The Good Shepherd 7078 Rocky Bar Road, Timberville Parish

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Valley View Mennonite Church

17072 Raders Church Road Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-4241

Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 249-4121

21806 Criders Road, Criders, VA 22820 540-852-9338

Mt Vernon Mennonite Church

St. Jacob’s-Spaders Lutheran Church

Victory Baptist Church

13188 Port Republic Road Grottoes, VA 24441 540-249-4684

Ridgeway Mennonite Church

3555 Spaders Church Road Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (540) 433-2226

521 Allegheny Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-7868

546 East Franklin Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540- 434-3476

281 E Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-3496

New Beginnings Church 101 Pike Church Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-1555

On Eagle’s Wings Ministry 111 W Spotswood Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827 540-433-0357

Open Door Gospel 940 Chicago Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22804 540-434-0545

Otterbein United Methodist Church 176 West Market Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-7747

River Oaks Church

Vision Of Hope United Methodist Church

51 G Burgess Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-801-0085

Sunset Drive United Methodist Church

1723 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-3854

Riverside United Methodist Church

127 S Sunset Drive, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3970

Weaver’s Mennonite Church

16174 Brocks Gap Road Fulks Run, VA 22830 (540) 852-3577

Rock Church 1639 Gravels Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-574-4628

Saint Stephen’s United Church Of Christ 358 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-6290

Sangersville Church-Brethren 26 Vance Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-6008

Park View Mennonite Church 1600 College Ave Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-1604

Shalom Mennonite Congregation

Peake Mennonite Church

801 Parkwood Drive at Eastern Mennonite High Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-432-1659

8613 War Branch Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran

Peoples Baptist Church

229 Main Street, Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-3338

3523 Spotswood Trl. Penn Laird, VA 22846 (540) 434-6554

Port Republic United Methodist Church

Sunrise Church Of The Brethren 1496 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-1773

Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

Spring Creek Church 8863 Nazarene Church Road Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-3128

The Holy Birth-Giver of God, the Holy Theotokos 61 S. Foxhall Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 540-234-8767

The Upper Room Church 14890 Rockingham Pike, Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-8000

Trinity Lutheran Church 2119 Trinity Church Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 269-6600

Trinity Presbyterian Church 725 South High Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-9556

Trinity United Church of Christ 161 Church Street, Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-3578

Trissels Mennonite Church 11246 Hisers Lane, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7289

Truth, Light & Life Broadcast 7013 Mountain Grove Road (Off Rt 33, 15 Penn Laird, VA 540-234-9222 or 540-421-0909

8525 Water Street Port Republic, VA 24471 540-249-4111

St John Lutheran Chapel

Potters House Worship Center

St Lukes United Church-Christ

1911 W Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-801-0519

613 N Mountain Road Timberville, VA 22853 540-896-1183

Providence Baptist Church

St Nicholas Orthodox Church

Valley Friends Meeting

1441 Erickson Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-4136

7581 Rockfish Gap Tpke Greenwood, SC 29646 540-456-6981

363 High Street , Dayton, VA 22821 www.valleyfriends.org

North Mountain Rd Timberville, VA 22853

Valley Church Of Christ 1570 Virginia Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-0223

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2501 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-7758

West Side Baptist Church 715 W.Wolfe St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-9634

Weyers Cave United Methodist Church 228 Houff Rd.,Weyers Cave, VA 24486 540-234-0401

Wingfield Ministries Inc 2389 Grace Chapel Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-0769

Word Ministries Christian Church 131 Erickson Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 433-9673

Zion Mennonite Church 3260 Zion Church Road Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7577

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The meaning of Good Friday Good Friday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated every year on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary, the location outside of Jerusalem’s walls where the crucifixion took place.

Though Good Friday is considered a holiday and is a legal holiday in many countries across the globe, the commemoration is not characterized by the festive atmosphere many holidays inspire. In fact, in the fourth century, the Apostolic Constitutions described Good Friday as a day of mourning and prayer.

In addition, many Christians fast on Good Friday, eating only one full meal and two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal.

Christians believe that commemorating the death of Christ helps to remind them of the sacrifices that Christ made and the human sin that contributed to his death.

The observance of Good Friday has existed for centuries. According to Catholic Online, the Catholic Church does not celebrate Mass on Good Friday, though church services held on Good Friday correspond to the divisions of a

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