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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 Promise FulďŹ lled Luke 2:41-52

The events of Bethlehem separated from the later life and ministry of Jesus would be nothing more than a pleasant story. But within the context of Jesus’ life and ministry the events of Bethlehem take on eternal significance. What happened at Bethlehem matters specifically because Jesus lived out his calling.

What happened at Bethlehem matters specifically because Jesus’ fulfilled the promise of God. We can see God’s promise fulfilled as Jesus teaches, preforms mighty works, walks resolutely to the cross, and then is raised from the dead. But we can also see

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growing evidence of fulfillment as Jesus journeys to the temple as a 12 year old boy.

1. Jesus honors the past (vv.

41-42). With his family, Jesus chooses to celebrate custom and honor heritage. Latter he would remind his followers that he had come to fulfill the law. But even here, as a 12 year old, Jesus keeps the tradition of God’s people. We are reminded by these verses that this story known as the Christ event is no new plan, but that it fits with God’s desire from the beginning. By honoring the past, Jesus is already fulfilling and verifying the promise of God.

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2. Jesus embraces God’s call in his life (vv. 43-47). Even as a child, Jesus possesses depth of insight and understanding. Already he is aware of the purpose behind his presence. Significantly, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the Temple both answering questions and asking questions. And those who hear him are amazed. By beginning to embrace what God has in mind for him, Jesus is fulfilling and guaranteeing the promise of God. 3. Jesus abides with the Father (vv.48-49). The inner passion of this young life is to be about the business of the Father. Evidently

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Jesus senses and inner desire to be about the things of God. And his extended presence in the Temple demonstrates both his desire and his willingness to give Himself to those matters.

What his parents interpret as youthful misjudgment is actually a profound picture of proper priorities. Throughout his life, Jesus abides with his Father and thereby he fulfills the promise of God.

human beings. Understanding that purpose, Jesus continues to mature and grow. Growing in wisdom and stature, growing in favor with God and with others, Jesus demonstrates his resolve in becoming the person God called him to be. As he would make clear later in his ministry, this calling is a calling that he will willingly accept. And even here as a young boy, Jesus is consciously and intentionally seizing the purpose that is uniquely His.

4. Jesus fulfills his purpose (vv. 50-52). The entire purpose The promise of God will one for Jesus’ ministry revolves day come to full completion. around his relationship with We can believe that because of God and his relationship with what we know about Christmas.

At Covenant Presbyterian Church we rejoice during Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ.

During this season we sing songs that are traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. One such song is Joy to the World. Although we sing this as a Christmas carol the truths contained in the lyrics of the song are relevant to us throughout every season of the year.

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come.” From the very beginning of the song we declare the good news that we need to hear – Jesus Christ has come into this world so that we might be made right with God. In the midst of a world that is broken and full of discouraging news it’s important to be reminded of the truths in the second verse: “Joy to the world! The Savior reigns.” Even as events unfold that are difficult to understand we can rest assured that there is One who is ruling even now over all of the circumstances of our world.

Not only does this savior rule but he has intervened to make sure that the end of the story is one of redemption and renewal of our broken world. “No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings flow, far as the curse is found.” To the extent that this world and our lives have been affected by brokenness and decay, Jesus Christ offers renewal and hope through belief in Him and His overcoming sin and death through his death and resurrection.

The fact that Jesus has risen from the dead should lead us then to recognize him as one who is truly worthy of worship. “He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and the wonders of His love.”

We invite all of you to join us this season in celebrating the joy we have in worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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We can have confidence in that reality because of what we see in the life and ministry of Jesus.

God has promised a Savior. God has invited his people to join in the preparation for the promise of God. God’s people have been faithful in proclaiming the promise. The pronouncements of blessing have been sounded. And now the ultimate fulfillment of the promise is certain. The King has come! The Kingdom of God is now.

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Crossing Over and Giving Back Stories of Change and Impact The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank provides more than daily nourishment. The organization also provides hope for the future. After a period in their lives when they needed food assistance, Dick Reese and Robin Martin-Lawson overcame difficult circumstances and are now able to help restore hope for others. Here are their stories.

After years of traveling around the country and beyond as a working actor, Reese pursued a Masters in Fine Arts. Later, he accepted an offer to build and teach technical theatre courses at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke. Surviving as an adjunct faculty member was as challenging as surviving as an actor, he soon found.

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When a friend told him about the Food Bank’s partner, Rockbridge Area Relief Association (RARA) in Lexington, Reese was grateful for the tip and for the food he received during the lag time before he was paid for his teaching duties.

After a semester, the school began dismantling his program.

Seeing no improvement on the horizon, he once again turned to RARA — this time for better employment. As pantry manager, Reese now uses his training as an actor to communicate with clients and put them at ease.

“When individuals come to the pantry, they often feel like they have failed,” said Reese.

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“The whole idea is to make them laugh, and I’m good at that.”

Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists There are many truths. And there is also one Truth. Our lives lead us from the many to the one: • from part to whole, • from views to vision, • from seeing to understanding.

Make no mistake – in religious community we share that journey: • together searching for meaning in a world of change, • together connecting with compassion to the needs of others, • together building a better world for the whole human family.

It is out of what we do together that we discover our own better selves. And it is out of our own better selves that the light of Justice, the light of Love, and the light of Truth arise.

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A Food Bank Program Inspires a Hunger Hero In Charlottesville, a single mom enjoys her “It’s been meaningful,” Martin Lawson said. role as catering manager for Travinia Restaurant. “Each person is put on the earth to make a But times weren’t always easy for Robin Martin- difference somehow. I do what I love, and offer Lawson. After her marriage ended, she found it help.” difficult to go from a two-earner household to being the primary provider for her two sons.

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She held work in the education and mental Many individuals who join our cause do so health professions, but a layoff and an on-the job injury left her out of work for a while. Martin- because at one time they walked in the same Lawson relied on the Food Bank’s Family shoes as our food-insecure neighbors.

Backpack Program to make sure her family had Will you consider joining the fight to help the enough to eat.

114,000 hungry neighbors the Food Bank serves Today, she not only manages catering but each month? You can help feed your neighbors she’s also a member of the Charlottesville 365 days of the year by joining The Supper Club, Chamber of Commerce. She joined to advance the Food Bank’s monthly giving circle.

Travinia’s community outreach goals. MartinFor information about giving monthly, visit Lawson organized a food drive in her restaurant’s www.brafb .org/ give/give-monthly/supperclub commercial complex and participated in Charlottesville’s bi-annual Restaurant Week, a or contact Karen Ratzlaff at (540) 213-8404 or culinary celebration that benefits the Food Bank. kratzlaff@brafb.org.

Hungry? Let us feed you…

Physically, Relationally, Spiritually.

Do you hunger for meaning in your life? For caring connections with others? Physically hungry? Let us feed you.

Asbury United Methodist Church is taking on some ambitious goals to serve our community and the world. One of the goals is to provide 1,000,000 meals in 10 years to those who otherwise would go without. Come be fed through our Wednesday Fellowship Meals which are open to everyone. We lead a team of local organizations to put together tens of thousands of meals in an afternoon through Stop Hunger Now. We aspire to do 75,000 meals on Sunday, April 2nd next year. With your help we can do it.

There are thousands in our area that suffer food insecurity, uncertain about their next meal. But there are even more of our neighbors who are hungry for meaningful relationships. Relational hunger is satisfied by ongoing caring, honest friendship that accept us where we are, but help us to become better. We are set free to love when we receive love and acceptance. Asbury is filled with people who have experienced this love and acceptance from Christ and from fellow worshipers. Do you hunger relationally? Come to Asbury and be fed.

Everything Asbury has to offer--meals, relationships, the arts, service and study opportunities— are all based on our relationship with Jesus Christ. What we have to offer you and the community we can give because we are having our hungers satisfied through our relationship with Jesus.

Often we know something is missing in our lives, but cannot put a finger on what would satisfy.

Our experience is that that hunger is spiritual, and no amount of stuff, or wealth, or achievement can satisfy. Only Christ can.

So whether your hunger is physical, relational, or spiritual, or all three, join us at Asbury Church, 205 S. Main Street, with a Christmas Eve “Birthday Party for Jesus” Children’s Service at 4 PM. We also offer a traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at 6 and 11 PM. Christmas Day we have a 10 AM service. Join us!

And begin the New Year with us on New Year’s Day at 10 AM. Contact: Pastor Steve Hay 434-2836 SHay@AsburyUMC.cc

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The story of the birth of Jesus Christmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life. While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears more significance than the origin of the Christmas celebration. Sharing the Christmas story is an integral part of holiday gatherings, reminding families that faith is foremost during this festive time of year.

The Conception of Jesus Mary was a woman living in the Galilee area of Nazareth. She was engaged to a Jewish carpenter named Joseph. An angel visited the Virgin Mary and told her that she would conceive a child — a son — by the power of the Holy Spirit. When the son was born, she would name him Jesus. Mary questioned the angel, who reassured her that anything was possible by God and that Jesus would be God’s own son.

Joseph was troubled when he found out Mary was with child and even considered breaking their engagement, which was allowed under Jewish law. But God soon sent another angel, this time to Joseph, in a dream. The angel reassured Joseph that his marriage to Mary and the birth of this child were His will. Joseph awoke from his

dream and took Mary as his wife soon after, ready and willing to raise the child despite the public humiliation he may experience.

The Census During this time the Romans had control over many parts of the world, including where Joseph and Mary resided. Ruler Caesar Augustus decreed that every person living under Roman rule had to return to his town of origin to participate in a census so everyone could be taxed accordingly.

Joseph, hailing from Bethlehem, had to return to this town with his very pregnant bride.

They traveled for many days and, upon arriving in Bethlehem, found that the inns were full and there was no available lodging. Mary and Joseph took shelter in a stable and prepared to welcome their son.

Jesus’ Arrival According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son, while in the stable. She wrapped him in cloth and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over

their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

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Many people visited the baby Jesus, including three wise men from the East who traveled by following a guiding star to bestow gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh on the baby king.

When Joseph and Mary had performed all the things necessary according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth with Jesus, who was growing strong in spirit and filled with wisdom and the grace of God.

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

-Luke Chapter 2

Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Christian Church

2870 S. Main Street, Ste. D Harrisonburg, VA • (540) 908-2094 Serving Harrisonburg and Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

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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 are a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, but we come from many different ethnic and national backgrounds. 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.

The Orthodox Church is the ancient Church founded

by Jesus Christ through his apostles in the Middle East 2,000 years ago, as it continued and spread throughout the East. (The Church as it spread West through Rome took a different path.) 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 instruments. We are located in Harrisonburg, where our clergy and many of us in the parish were born and raised. Services are conducted primarily in English, with some Slavonic.

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The Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Christian Church will soon celebrate its second year at its present location. In this time, the congregation has grown and is a very diverse fellowship including Eritreans, Syrians, Russians, Greeks, Ukrainians, Egyptians, Americans, including a good group of converted folks!!! We love visitors and we have had church groups and college groups come to visit. We invite you to come and bring your group with you. The priests and the membership are always ready to answer any questions that you may have.

Our services are conducted in English.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP Blue Ridge Independent Church

Central Church of Christ

Crosslink Community Church

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

38 Independence Rd., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-9426

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

4904 S Valley Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-1540

Antioch United Church Of Christ

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

Christ Gospel Church

Dayspring Nazarene Church

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

235 N Main Street Mt Crawford, VA 22841 540-568-1817

Bridgewater Church of the Brethren

Church Of Christ

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

420 College View Drive Bridgewater, VA 22812 540 828-3711

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

Beaver Creek Church Brethren

Bridgewater Presbyterian Church

Church Of Christ

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

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

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

Beldor Mennonite Church

Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS

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

Bridgewater United Methodist Church

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

Dayton United Methodist Church

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

Asbury United Methodist Church

2512 Beldor Rd., Elkton, VA 22827 540-421-4577

Bethel AME Church 184 Kelley Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-5925

Beth El Congregation 830 Old Furnace Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2744

Bethel Church Of Brethren 3061 Armentrout Path Keezletown, VA 22832 540-269-6031

Bethel Mennonite Church 15093 Grindstone Ln Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-4292

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

Bethlehem United Church Of Christ 11923 N Valley Pike, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3975

Bridgewater Baptist Church

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

Briery Branch Church of the Brethren 6628 Briery Branch Rd. Dayton, VA 22821 540-828-7139

Broadway Baptist Church

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

Church Of The Incarnation

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

Dayton Mennonite Church

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

Divine Unity Community Church 182 Neff Ave. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-751-8562

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

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

Broadway Presbyterian Church

Clinton Church of God

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

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

Brown Memorial Community Church

Clover Hill United Methodist Church

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

3457 Fulton School Road Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9364

Calvary Mennonite Fellowship

Community Mennonite Church

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

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

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

Elkton Pentecostal Church

Caplingers United Methodist Church 20588 Criders Rd., Criders, VA 22820 540- 896-7653

4222 Mt. Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5117

Catholic Church-Holy Infant

Cornerstone Church At The Lake

Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church

127 Pine Street, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-0477

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

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church

Covenant Presbyterian Church

154 N Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-4341

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

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

Bible Holiness Church

Dayton Church Of The Brethern

3591 Izaak Walton Dr Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-9233

East Point United Methodist Church 3209 East Point Rd Elkton, VA 540-298-8196

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

Elkton Church Of God

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

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

Elkton Seventh Day Adventist 20995 Blue and Gold Drive Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1801

Elkton United Methodist Church 205 Warren Street, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-8348

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

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Lion of Judah II Ministries

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

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

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

1054 South High Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-292-1213

Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Grace Baptist Church

Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church

Massanutten Presbyterian Church

2580 Panorama Drive Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-2120

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

2870-D S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-908-2094

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

Evangelical United Methodist Church Grace Covenant Church

Iglesia Menonita El Calvario

Mayland Christian Church

513 E Spotswood Avenue Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1767

3337 Emmaus Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-9244

6083 Mt. Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-820-2241

25 Maryland Ave Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-896-3747

Faith Community Church

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church

Immanuel Mennonite Church

McGaheysville United Methodist Church

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

7120 Ore Bank Road Port Republic, VA 24471 (540) 249-4121

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

First Assembly Of God

Grace Mennonite Fellowship

Islamic Center of the Shenandoah Valley

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

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

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

1330 Country Club Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-8186

First Baptist Church

Greatest Freedom Ministries

Harrisonburg, Va.

611 Broad St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-3969

First Baptist Church Of Elkton 20913 Blue And Gold Drive Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1424

First Church Of The Nazarene 1871 Boyers Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540- 434-1092

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

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

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

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

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

Jehovah’s Kingdom’s Hall 1766 Harpine Hwy Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-9276

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Mill Creek Church Of The Brethren 7600 Port Republic Road Port Republic, VA 24471 540-289-5084

Montezuma Church of The Brethren 4937 Ottobine Rd Dayton, VA 22821 (540) 879-2246

John Wesley United Methodist Church

Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren

445 Sterling Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-828-3815

Mountain Grove Church

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

Keezletown United Methodist Church 12769 Third Hill Road 1456 Indain Town Rd Keezletown, VA 22832 540-269-8531

Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren Landmark Tabernacle

Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-4508

Mountain Valley United Methodist Church

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

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

Life2us.Org Ministries

Mountain View Fellowship Church

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

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

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

Harrisonburg Mennonite Church

Lindale Mennonite Church

1552 S High St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-4463

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

Mt Carmel United Brethren & Christ Church

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

Harrisonburg Free Will Baptist Church

11466 Brocks Gap Rd Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-1503

Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle

Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists Linville Creek Church of the Brethren

18132 Spotswood Trl Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-9896

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

Mt Carmel United Methodist Church

4101 Rawley Pike (Route 33 West), Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 867-0073

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

Garber’s Church of the Brethren

Hilltop Bible Church

Linville United Methodist Church

Mt Clinton Mennonite Church

1275 Garbers Church Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-828-6251

21094 Dovesville Road Criders, VA 22820 540-434-1431

5180 Kratzer Road Linville, VA 22834 540-833-2800

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

Mt Clinton Methodist Church

FAITH & VALUES Park View Mennonite Church Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran

Trissels Mennonite Church

1595 Muddy Creek Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-9551

1600 College Ave Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-1604

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

11246 Hisers Lane Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7289

Mt Crawford United Methodist Church

Peake Mennonite Church

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

8613 War Branch Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802

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

Peoples Baptist Church

St John Lutheran Chapel

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

North Mountain Rd Timberville, VA 22853

Port Republic United Methodist

St Lukes United Church-Christ

Mt Horeb United Methodist Church

8525 Water St., Port Republic, VA 24471 540-249-4111

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

Potters House Worship Center

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

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Mt Horeb Presbyterian Church 4517 Rockfish Rd., Grottoes, VA 24441 (540) 249-5141

Mt Olive Brethren Church 2977 Pineville Road Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-5592

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

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

Mt Vernon Mennonite Church 13188 Port Republic Road Grottoes, VA 24441 540-249-4684

Muhlenberg Lutheran Church 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

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

Providence Baptist Church

Spring Creek Church

St Nicholas Orthodox Church 7581 Rockfish Gap Tpke Greenwood, SC 29646 540-456-6981

Harrisonburg, Va.

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

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

Valley Friends Meeting 363 High Street Dayton, VA 22821 www.valleyfriends.org

Valley View Mennonite Church

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

St Stephen & The Good Shepherd 7078 Rocky Bar Rd, Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 249-4121

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

Rader Lutheran Church and Timberville Parish

St. Jacob’s-Spaders Lutheran Church

Victory Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

Sunrise Church Of The Brethren

Vision Of Hope United Methodist Church

1496 S Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-1773

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

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

Weaver’s Mennonite Church 2501 Rawley Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-7758

Riverside United Methodist Church

The Holy Birth-giver of God, the Holy Theotokos.

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

61 S. Foxhall Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486 540-234-8767

715 W.Wolfe St. Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-9634

Rock Church

The Upper Room Church

Weyers Cave United Methodist Church

1639 Gravels Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-574-4628

14890 Rockingham Pike Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-8000

228 Houff Rd Weyers Cave, VA 24486 540-234-0401

St. Stephen’s United Church Of Christ

Trinity Lutheran Church

Wingfield Ministries Inc

358 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-6290

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

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

Sangersville Church-Brethren

Trinity Presbyterian Church

Word Ministries Christian Church

26 Vance Road Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-6008

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

131 Erickson Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 433-9673

Shalom Mennonite Congregation

Trinity United Church-Christ

Zion Mennonite Church

801 Parkwood Drive at EMH Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-432-1659

161 Church Street Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-3578

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

West Side Baptist Church

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Did you know?

Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think. The tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights. Before electric-powered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree. As one can imagine, having an open flame next to a dried-out tree was risky, so it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree in the case of fire. As if fire wasn’t enough, the tinsel used to decorate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead --

something that is now known to be a health hazard to adults and children alike. Although we’ve come a long way since candles and lead, even now trees that are overly dry and decorated with lights that have frayed wires can just as easily lead to fires. Plus, plastic tinsel can be a choking hazard for children and pets.

One Christmas staple that has lost its status as a safety hazard is the poinsettia plant. It has long been thought that poinsettias are poisonous to people and animals.

While there is some toxicity to the plant, it would require the ingestion of hundreds of leaves to get a toxic dose of a plant’s poison.

St. James United Methodist Church

1525 Cecil Wampler Rd., Mt. Crawford, VA SENIORS • YOUNG ADULTS • YOUTH COME WORSHIP WITH US

Sunday School: 9:30 am • Worship: 10:30 am

As children of God, we at St. James UMC desire to worship, to praise and to serve God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit at all times, in all circumstances, and in all places, by being doers of the word and not hearers only, because of Christ’s unconditional love for all people.

Serving the Valley for Over 11 Years

Christmas Program Sunday Morning December 25 9:30 a.m.

· Great selection Bibles, Books, Cards and Gifts 313-B Neff Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801

· Church Supplies

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm

· Locally Owned

(540) 433-8808

Mt. Crawford United Methodist Church 360 N. Main Street • 434-9597

Candles & Carols by adult choir We wish everyone a most blessed Christmas Day!

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