Faith & Values - December 2023

Faith & Values

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

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their own activities and excursions—BRC just provides the bus! When BRC turned over more autonomy to the residents in their award-winning Nursing Households, they found better health outcomes and thriving spirits.

The problem of purpose People need purpose. While we are young, we learn, explore new opportunities, raise children, grow families, and work in productive careers. As people enter retirement age, some struggle to find purpose. Left unaddressed, older adults can slip into isolation, aimlessness, or worse.

People are made to be useful and have a sense of mission. That mission can be caring for grandchildren, artistic expression, entertaining others with music, learning new skills, or service to others. Purposeful living is essential to healthy aging. It also wards off feelings of isolation and uselessness. At BRC, we understand it also leads to a more enjoyable retirement.

At BRC, a purpose for every person Bridgewater Retirement Community knows that when residents move in, they bring more than furniture and keepsakes. They bring dreams and ambitions. They bring their purpose. By providing a place where people live out their purpose, BRC becomes a vibrant community where retired people continue to learn, grow, and thrive.

Residents regularly bring joy to others with their musical or artistic skills. They help one another out fixing furniture in the woodshop. Still others volunteer both inside and outside BRC. And for some, their special purpose is being ready to listen. And purpose isn’t just for Independent Living. Assisted Living residents are empowered to help plan

Focus on purpose rather than worries Bridgewater Retirement Community has discovered that providing award-winning healthcare and dedicated support does not take away a person’s sense of purpose.

In fact, freedom from maintenance, yard work, snow removal, transportation, and even preparing meals allows BRC residents to focus on the things that give their lives meaning and purpose.

Because BRC is a Life Plan Community with multiple levels of support—from fully Independent Living to Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Nursing Households— residents can experience the peace of mind that comes from knowing they will receive world-class support should their needs ever change.

Live out your purpose at BRC BRC strives to create opportunities for people to pursue their passions and share their interests. At BRC, residents don’t just live well. They live with energy and purpose. Whether enjoying over a mile of fully-accessible walking trails, taking in the stunning vistas of the Shenandoah Valley, attending games and lectures at next-door Bridgewater College, or exploring the Town of Bridgewater’s charming Main Street, there is much to keep seniors engaged. BRC provides numerous activities and amenities—everything from a fitness center to an on-site salon and credit union. They also have numerous dining options—all delicious.

As a mission-driven non-profit, the people at Bridgewater Retirement Community enjoy creating a place where older adults can thrive. That’s their purpose. BRC invites everyone to bring theirs.

At Bridgewater Retirement Community, we provide excellent support so you can live your purpose. That's our purpose—to help you make the most of every day.

It's how we've earned regional, state, and national recognitions, including “Best Continuing Care Retirement Community” from U.S. News.

Come see for yourself what it means to live well.

Live well LI V E Y O U R P U R P O S E

800.419.9129 | brcliving.org | 302 N 2nd St. | Bridgewater, VA 22812 Independent Living | Assisted Living Memory Support | Nursing Households

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‘O Holy Night’ Debuted On Christmas Eve In 1847 Metro Creative Services

O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

The origins of “O Holy Night” can be traced to a request made by a 19th century French priest. In the fall of 1847, that priest asked a French merchant named Placide Cappeau to write a Christmas poem.

Cappeau’s poem was eventually shared with French composer Adolphe Adam, who quickly set the poem to music. The song made its debut on Christmas Eve 1847 and has been a beloved holiday song ever since.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here come the wise men from Orient land.

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friend.

“O Holy Night” O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born;

He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!

Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother; And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever, His power and glory evermore proclaim.

His power and glory evermore proclaim.

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‘O, Christmas Tree’ Was Originally Written In 1824 Metro Creative Services

Despite its title, the popular carol “O, Christmas Tree” was not originally a Christmas song. According to the University Libraries at The Ohio State University, the modern lyrics to the song referenced the evergreen tree as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. Also sung and often referred to as “O Tannenbaum” (“tannenbaum” is the German word for “fir tree”), “O, Christmas Tree” is based on a traditional German folk song that can be traced back several centuries, though the modern lyrics have been credited to German composer Ernst Anschütz, who wrote the now widely recognizable words in 1824.

“O, Christmas Tree” O Christmas Tree O, Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us.

They’re green when summer days are bright; They’re green when winter snow is white.

O, Christmas Tree, O, Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, You give us so much pleasure!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,

You give us so much pleasure!

How oft at Christmas tide the sight, O green fir tree, gives us delight!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, You give us so much pleasure!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us.

They’re green when summer days are bright; They’re green when winter snow is white.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us!

Please join us!

Harrisonburg Mennonite Church Christmas Worship Service December 24, 9:40 a.m.

Carol Sing at 9:10 a.m.

No adult or children’s classes Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 8:00 p.m.

New Year’s Worship Service December 31, 9:40 a.m.

No adult or children’s classes

Located at the corner of West Market and High Streets in Downtown Harrisonburg.

Join us Sunday Mornings Sunday School: 9:30 am • Worship: 10:30 am

For more information & for the YouTube live link: www.harrisonburgmennonite.org

oumcharrisonburg.org

Sunday, December 24, 8 pm.

“You are cordially invited.”

Fishnet Ministries Church Pastor Larry D. Andes 391 Fishnet Boulevard

SUBSCRIBE TODAY CALL 540-574-6200

(Adjacent to Rockland Park)

CANDLELIGHT

COMMUNION

CHRISTMAS EVE AT 8 PM WELCOME!

Front Royal, VA 22630 P 540-636-2961 www.fishnetministries.org

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‘Silent Night’ Has Been A Staple For More Than 200 Years Metro Creative Services

“Silent Night” is one of many Christmas carols that has been around for quite some time. The song reached its 200th anniversary in 2018. Composed by Austrian primary school teacher Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics written by fellow Austrian and Roman Catholic priest Joseph Mohr in 1818, “Silent Night” was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in the small Austrian village of Oberndorf. The song has since been performed by countless artists, including the legendary actor and singer Bing Crosby.

“Silent Night” Silent night! Holy night!

All is calm, all is bright ’round yon virgin mother and child!

Holy infant, so tender and mild,

sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night! Holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight.

Glories stream from heaven afar, heav’nly hosts sing, “Alleluia!

Christ the Savior is born!

Christ the Savior is born!”

Silent night! Holy night!

Son of God, love’s pure light radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth!

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth!

Silent night! Holy night!

Wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing “Alleluia” to our King: “Christ the Savior is born!

Christ the Savior is born.”

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Many Traditions Associated With Chanukah Celebrations Metro Creative Services

Come December, the holiday season has hit full swing.

Celebrants of various faiths and backgrounds participate in holiday celebrations, which are unique to each faith.

Although Chanukah is a relatively minor holiday on the Jewish religious calendar, it has enjoyed a greater share of fanfare in recent years. That popularity is perhaps due to the proximity of Chanukah to another major December celebration featuring a bearded fellow in a red suit. Chanukah isn’t mandated by the Torah, and isn’t even mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Rather, it was created by the ancient rabbis.

Judaism is one of the world’s oldest and most influential religions. World Population Review estimates there were approximately 15.2 million Jews worldwide in 2021. Many likely will participate in Chanukah celebrations. Chanukah begins on the 25th day of Kislev each year. In 2023, Chanukah begins at sundown on December 7 and ends on the evening of Friday, December 15. Here are some Chanukah traditions.

ings did not occur until the 18th century. The four sides of the dreidel are marked with different letters, which in German are G “ganz” (all), H “halb” (half), N “nischt” (nothing) and S “schict” (put). This dictates whether the player who spun the dreidel gets all, half or nothing in the collective coin pot, or has to put in his own. Yiddish is quite similar to German, and the letters on the dreidel also correspond to the first letters of the Yiddish phrase “nes gadol haya sham,” which translates to “a great miracle happened here,” a reference to the Chanukah miracle.

Time At Home

Unlike other Jewish holidays, Chanukah is celebrated primarily at home rather than in a synagogue. This means that family time is a big component of Chanukah celebrations, which include singing songs, praying and cooking foods.

Fried Dishes

Eating dishes cooked in oil is another commemoration of the miracle of the oil. Potato pancakes called latkes and Lighting The Menorah Participants will light a spe- jelly doughnuts may be served cial nine-pronged menorah, during Chanukah celebrations. sometimes called a hanukkiah.

It is practice to light one can- Giving Gelt And Gifts dle per night to recall the mirGelt was the gift of coin that acle of the sacred lamp oil that would be given out to indepenlasted for eight days during the dent workers come Chanukah rededication of the Temple. The as an end-of-year gratuity. ninth candle (shammash) is Later it became a way to ofused to light the others. Light- fer small tokens to children. ing the menorah has been a pri- Today’s gelt is typically discs mary ritual for at least 1,800 of chocolate wrapped in foil to years. Lit menorahs are placed resemble coins. in prominent locations, includMany families also give ing front windows in homes. gifts during Chanukah, particularly on the sixth night.

But Chanukah gift-giving genPlaying Dreidel T h e r e a r e v a r i o u s s t o - erally is not to the extent of ries about the origins of the gift-giving in other religions. dreidel, but historians say the Gifts may be monetary but first mention in Jewish writ- also can include gifts of time.

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EPC Elkton wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas There are certain big questions we all ask.

Is there a God? If so, can we know Him? What is the purpose of life? Why are we here?

These questions contemplate the meaning of life— who we are and why we exist.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Elkton (EPCE) is a group of people seeking to answer the big questions of life by turning to the truth found in God’s Word.

Perhaps you haven’t been to church in a long time. Or, maybe you have never been to church. I want to invite you to connect/reconnect with church.

You are invited to EPC Elkton where all are welcome.

We hope to see you soon. Pastor Adam Church Background EPC Elkton is part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church denomination and is committed to teaching the Word of God. Located at 2580 Panorama Drive, Elkton, EPCE was established in June 1983 as a mission church by 40 charter members. This year we celebrate our 40th anniversary as we continue being a church that values growing faith, strengthening family, and serving community.

At EPC Elkton you will encounter friendly people worshiping God together and implementing the “one anothers” we find in scripture— love one another, encourage one another, equip one another, serve one another, etc.— all to bring glory to God. We believe in • the absolute sovereignty of God. • the authority of Scripture, the infallible Word of God. • Jesus Christ, the living Word, as the one and only way of salvation.

• the work of the Holy Spirit, having come to glorify Christ and to apply the saving work of Christ to our hearts.

• historic Christianity, the reality of sin, salvation, and judgment.

• the Great Commission— All believers are called to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world and to make disciples of all nations.

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship. Early Service is at 8:30 a.m. followed by Bible Classes for all ages (9:45 - 10:45).

Morning Worship is at 11 o’clock.

EPC Elkton’s vision for our church and local communities include Growing Faith— We desire individuals to have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Strengthening Family— We desire families, including the church family, to grow stronger through sharing life together.

Serving Community— We desire to serve our EPC Elkton and extended community by sharing the love of Christ in tangible ways.

For more information about Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Elkton, you may call the church office at 540-298-2120 or visit us online at epcelkton.org.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Elkton 2580 Panorama Drive epcelkton.org

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Celebrating Traditions Helps Make Kwanzaa Special Metro Creative Services

Traditions are a major component of the holiday season. No matter which holiday individuals celebrate, chances are they cherish certain traditions that make the season more special.

Kwanzaa celebrants know that tradition figures prominently in this week-long celebration of African American culture that begins each year on December 26. Kwanzaa was created more than half a century ago, and in the years since its creation in 1966 many traditions have been become part and parcel of celebrants’ holiday seasons. The following are a handful of Kwanzaa traditions that

can make celebrations more special.

• Lighting the kinara: Candles feature prominently in both religious and secular holiday season celebrations, and Kwanzaa is no exception.

The kinara is a special candleholder with three red, three green and one black candle, and each night during Kwanzaa celebrants light a new candle. The African American Cultural Center-Los Angeles notes that candles are lit beginning with the black candle, which is at the center of kinara. Candles are then lit in alternate left and right, lighting inward to outward.

• Discussion: The Nguzo Saba are the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Each principle is named after a Swahili

word that expresses a particular concept, including unity (umoja), purpose (nia) and creativity (kuumba). After lighting the kinara each night, families discuss the principle of Kwanzaa that correlates to the candle they lit that night. For example, the black candle that is lit on the first night of Kwanzaa represents unity, so families will discuss that principle after lighting the candle.

• Family meal: Feasting with family is a holiday tradition in many households, including those that celebrate Kwanzaa. The Karamu Ya Imani (“Feast of Faith”) typically takes place on the sixth day of Kwanzaa (December 31). Traditional African cuisine is typically prepared

for the meal, and each person present may take a turn drinking from the Kikombe cha Umoja (Unity Cup).

Some celebrations of the Karamu Ya Imani are community-wide events that extend beyond immediate family members.

• Gift exchange: Exchanging handmade gifts known as “zawadi” is another Kwanzaa tradition. Gifts are typically reserved for children, though adults may exchange presents as well. The gift exchange typically occurs on the final day of the weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa.

These are just a handful of Kwanzaa traditions that can make the celebration of African American culture more meaningful this holiday season.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Aletheia Church

Bridgewater United Methodist Church

Clinton Church of God

Antioch United Church Of Christ

Briery Branch Church of the Brethren

Clover Hill United Methodist Church

Asbury United Methodist Church

Broadway Baptist Church

Community Mennonite Church

Beaver Creek Church Brethren

Broadway Presbyterian Church

Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church

Beldor Mennonite Church

Brown Memorial Community Church

Cornerstone Church of Harrisonburg

Beth El Congregation

Calvary Mennonite Fellowship

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Bethel AME Church

Caplingers United Methodist Church

Crosslink Community Church

Bethel Church Of Brethren

Catholic Church-Holy Infant

Dayspring Nazarene Church

Bethel Mennonite Church

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church

Dayton Church of The Brethren

Bethel United Church Of Christ

Central Church of Christ

Dayton Mennonite Church

Bethlehem United Church-Christ

Cherry Grove United Methodist Church

Dayton United Methodist Church

Bible Holiness Church

Christ Gospel Church

Divine Unity Community Church

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Church Of Christ

Donovan Memorial United Methodist Church

Blue Ridge Independent Church

Church Of Christ

East Point United Methodist Church

Bridgewater Baptist Church

Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS

Edom Linville Fellowship

Bridgewater Church of the Brethren

Church Of Solsburg

Elkton Church of God

Bridgewater Presbyterian Church

Church Of The Incarnation

Elkton Pentecostal Church

801 Parkwood Dr. (EMHS Auditorium) Harrisonburg, VA 22802 • 540-217-0131 4107 Fort Lynne Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-833-5476 205 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2836 5651 Beaver Creek Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-2767 3319 Beldor Rd., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-9314 830 Old Furnace Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2744 184 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-5925 3061 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, VA 22832 540-269-6031 15093 Grindstone Ln., Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-4292 2451 Bethel Church Road, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1197 11923 N Valley Pike, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3975 127 Pine Street, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-0477 154 N Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-4341 38 Independence Rd., Elkton, VA 22827 540 298-9426 5568 John Wayland Hwy., Bridgewater, VA 22812 (540) 828-2456 420 College View Dr., Bridgewater, VA 22812 540 828-3711 110 E. College Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-2442

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

6628 Briery Branch Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 540-828-7139 166 Mason St., Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7218 107 Lee Street , Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3903 9843 Town Hall Road, McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-9393 6083 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 867-9444 20588 Criders Rd., Criders, VA 22820 540- 896-7653

101 W Marshall Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1341 Corner of Buffalo & Smithland Roads Harrisonburg, VA 22802 • 540-810-6907 822 Country Club Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-9770 10459 Cherry Grove Rd., Linville, VA 22834 540-896-8688 290 Eastview St., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9856 50 Covenant Dr # F, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-432-9056 16004 Lone Pine Dr., Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-9614 210 South Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-442-1985 or 540-433-2945 14967 Rockingham Pike, Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1567 265 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-432-5533

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6454 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5560 3457 Fulton School Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9364 70 South High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-2148 4222 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5117 197 Cornerstone Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-9233 546 W Mosby Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-3051 4904 S Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-1540 235 N Main St., Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 540-568-1817 202 Main Street, Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9771 4887 John Wayland Hwy., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-9655 215 Ashby St., Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-2102

182 Neff Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-751-8562 9788 Singers Glen Rd., Singers Glen, VA 22850 540-833-4041 3209 East Point Rd., Elkton, VA 540-298-8196

5290 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville, VA 22834 540-833-2800 102 W E St., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-0354 16704 E Summit Ave., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-2121

Elkton Presbyterian Church

FAITH & VALUES Grace Covenant Church

Keezletown United Methodist Church

Elkton Seventh Day Adventist

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church

Landmark Tabernacle

Elkton United Methodist Church

Grace Mennonite Fellowship

Life2us.Org Ministries

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Grace and Truth Reformed Presbyterian Church Lindale Mennonite Church

Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Greatest Freedom Ministries

Linville Creek Church of the Brethren

Evangelical United Methodist Church

Greenmount Church-The Brethren

Linville United Methodist Church

Faith Community Church

Harrisonburg Baptist Church

Lion of Judah II Ministries

Fellowship United Methodist Church

Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren

Mabel Memorial Chapel

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104 Ashby Avenue, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1363 20995 Blue & Gold Dr., Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-1801 205 Warren Street, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-8348 660 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-2357 2580 Panorama Drive, Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-2120 513 E Spotswood Ave., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-1767 1660 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-432-9911 696 Fellowship Road, Rockingham, VA 22802

First Assembly Of God (HFA)

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

First Baptist Church

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

First Baptist Church of Elkton

20913 Blue & Gold Dr., 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

Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle

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

3337 Emmaus Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-9244 7120 Ore Bank Road, Port Republic, VA 24471 (540) 249-4121 209 Lacey Spring Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-442-6235 1712 Smithland Road , Rockingham, VA 22802 434-509-8698

3004 Twin Oaks Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-3012 4881 Greenmount Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-833-5251 501 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-2456 315 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-8288

Harrisonburg Free Will Baptist Church

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

Harrisonburg Mennonite Church

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

Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists

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

Hilltop Bible Church

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

Holy Infant Catholic 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

Immanuel Mennonite Church

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

Impact Ministries 330 Shen Elk Plaza, Elkton, VA 22827

Harrisonburg, Va.

1456 Indian Town Rd., Keezletown, VA 22832 540-269-8531 33 East, McGaheysville, VA 22840 (540) 289-9809 282 Neff Ave. in the Paint Store, Dayton, VA 22821 (540) 421-3947 6255 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville, VA 22834 540-833-5171 409 Brethren Road, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-5001 5180 Kratzer Road, Linville, VA 22834 540-833-2800 1054 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-292-1213 2025 Reservoir St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Massanutten Presbyterian Church

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

Mayland Christian Church

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

McGaheysville United Methodist Church

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

Mill Creek Church Of The Brethren

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

Montezuma Church-The Brethren

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

Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren

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

Mountain Grove Church

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

Mountain Valley United Methodist Church

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

Islamic Center of the Shenandoah

Mountain View Fellowship Church

Gospel Hill Mennonite Church

Jehovah’s Kingdom’s Hall

Mt. Carmel United Brethren and Christ Church

Grace Baptist Church

John Wesley United Methodist Church

Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church

Garber’s Church of the Brethren

1275 Garbers Church Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-828-6251 6179 Hopkins Gap Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-867-9051 2390 Grace Chapel Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-7674

1330 Country Club Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-8186 1766 Harpine Hwy., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-9276 445 Sterling St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-828-3815

8601 McGaheysville Rd, McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-9008 11466 Brocks Gap Rd., Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-1503 13375 Third Hill Rd., Fulks Run, VA 22830 540-896-2800

Mt. Clinton Mennonite Church

FAITH & VALUES Providence Baptist Church

The Upper Room Church

Mt. Clinton Methodist Church

Rader Lutheran Church and Timberville Parish

Trinity Lutheran Church

Mt Crawford United Methodist Church

Ridgeway Mennonite Church

Trinity Presbyterian Church

Mt Horeb Presbyterian Church

River Oaks Church

Trinity United Church of Christ

Mt Horeb United Methodist Church

Riverside United Methodist Church

Trissels Mennonite Church

Mt Olive Brethren Church

Rock Church

Truth, Light & Life Broadcast

Mt Olivet United Brethren in Christ

Saint Stephen’s United Church Of Christ

Harrisonburg, Va.

6954 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-5885 1595 Muddy Creek Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-867-9551 360 N Main St., Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (540) 433-9597 4517 Rockfish Rd., Grottoes, VA 24441 (540) 249-5141 422 Hinton Rd., Dayton, VA 22821 540-363-2957

2977 Pineville Road McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-5592 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

1441 Erickson Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-4136 17072 Raders Church Road Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-4241 546 East Franklin Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540- 434-3476 51 G Burgess Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-801-0085 16174 Brocks Gap Road, Fulks Run, VA 22830 (540) 852-3577 1639 Gravels Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-574-4628 358 South Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 434-6290

Sangersville Church-Brethren

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

Shalom Mennonite Congregation

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

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

14890 Rockingham Pike, Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 298-8000 2119 Trinity Church Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 269-6600 725 South High St. , Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-9556 161 Church Street, Timberville, VA 22853 (540) 896-3578 11246 Hisers Lane, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7289 7013 Mountain Grove Road (Off Rt 33, 15) Penn Laird, VA 540-234-9222 or 540-421-0909

Valley Church Of Christ

1570 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-0223

Valley Friends Meeting

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

Valley View Mennonite Church

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

Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran

Victory Baptist Church

New Beginnings Church

Spring Creek Church

Vision Of Hope

On Eagle’s Wings Ministry

St John Lutheran Chapel

281 E Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-3496 101 Pike Church Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-1555 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

Park View Mennonite Church

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

Peake Mennonite Church

8613 War Branch Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Peoples Baptist Church

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

229 Main Street, , Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-3338 8863 Nazarene Church Rd, Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-3128 North Mountain Rd, Timberville, VA 22853

St Lukes United Church-Christ

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

St Nicholas Orthodox Church

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

St Stephen & The Good Shepherd

7078 Rocky Bar Road, Elkton, VA 22827 (540) 249-4121

St. Jacob’s-Spaders Lutheran Church

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

Sunrise Church Of The Brethren

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

Port Republic United Methodist Church

Sunset Drive United Methodist Church

Potters House Worship Center

The Holy Birth-Giver of God, the Holy Theotokos

8525 Water Street, Port Republic, VA 24471 540-249-4111 1911 W Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-801-0519

127 S Sunset Drive, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-3970 61 S. Foxhall Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 540-234-8767

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521 Allegheny Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 434-7868 United Methodist Church 1723 Port Republic Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-3854

Weaver’s Mennonite Church

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 Rd., 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 Rd, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-7577

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

FAITH & VALUES

Harrisonburg, Va.

GOD IS WITH US! McGaheysville UMC

GOD IS WITII US Many are bornOnly one birth SHOOK UP the world Jesus, The Savior COME AS YOU ARE FIND PEACE

McGaheysville UMC 10106 McGaheysville Road McGaheysville, VA 22840 (540)289-5445

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:23 NKJV Last Advent Series 12/20 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Christmas Eve 6:30 PM Sunday Service 10 AM

GRACE 8t MERCIES

New Every Morning 10106 McGaheysville Rd, McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-289-5445