Religion Calendar
Posted: March 16, 2013
SATURDAY
»FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, 934 Judy Lane Extension, Stanley, will hold a spring bazaar. Food available for purchase, sold by the women’s fellowship.
»FOCAS Christian Singles will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Mount Crawford 7-Eleven to carpool to the Maple Sugar Festival. For more information, call Tim Hupp at 289-6293.
»FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE TABERNACLE, U.S. 33 East, Elkton, will host Joe Greene at 7 p.m. 421-1536.
»HARRISONBURG SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 609 W. Market St., worship at 11 a.m.; Saturday Sabbath services at 10 a.m.
»THE HEALING RAIN PRAYER TEAM will be at First Assembly of God Church, 1310 Garbers Church Road, from 1-3 p.m. The team will pray individually and anoint with oil. 867-0534.
»MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, intersection of Va. 881 and 613, Timberville, will hold a ham potpie and chicken supper from 4-6:30 p.m. Freewill offering collected. Carry-out available from 1-3, $5 per quart.
»MOUNTAIN GROVE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 12743 Third Hill Road, Fulks Run, will host a country ham potpie dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Freewill offering collected to benefit building fund. Carry-out available from 3-5 p.m., $6 per quart.
»NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1020 Smithland Road, will show, “Revelation,” at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free.
»OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 176 W. Market St.: Saturday Night Alive at 5:30 p.m., with the Bob May. Fellowship meal to follow. 434-7747.
»PLEASANT VALLEY CHURCH OF THE BRETREN, 91 Valley Church Road, Weyers Cave, will host a dinner theater, “Once Upon A Leprechaun,” at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, adults; $10, children age 10 and younger. For reservations, call 234-8142 or email pshuffman52@aol.com. Proceeds to benefit mission work in Haiti.
»SAINT JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pleasant Valley: spaghetti supper from 4-7 p.m. Freewill offering collected to benefit missions.
SUNDAY
»ANTIOCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4107 Fort Lynne Road, worship at 9 a.m. service, the Rev. Marilyn Heishman to speak. Elsy Gallardo to provide music. Pizza and a slide show from Heishman’s trip to Jerusalem planned for 5 p.m. A family-friendly event. 246-1466.
»BATTLE CREEK PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 212 Battle Creek Road, Stanley, worship at 11:30 a.m. with children’s church; Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship at 6 p.m. Listen to service at 8:30 a.m. on WRAA radio, 1330 AM, Luray. For information, call Pastor Johnny Clements at 298-8706.
»BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 184 Kelley St., will hold a Men’s Day service at 3 p.m. at the Simms Center, 620 Simms Ave., with speakers Bishop Kenneth Smith, Westgate Christian Center, the praise and worship Team from Clarksville, Tenn., and the Rev. Dr. Anthony Chandler of Richmond. 433-5925.
»BETHLEHEM BIBLE CHURCH meets from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the McGaheysville Town Hall, with Dr. Philip Smuland. Nursery available for children age 3 and younger. 564-2880.
»BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11923 N. Valley Pike, Tenth Legion, worship at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert Edwards to speak. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. “One Great Hour of Sharing” offering collected. Final Lenten soup lunch with program, “The Marys,” at 11:30 a.m. During March, food items collected for the Food Shelf in Broadway.
»BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 420 College View Drive, worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m., Pastor Jeff Carr to speak, sanctus choir to provide music. Child care provided. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St., worship at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Kerry Foster will continue the series, “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?” based on the book by Martin Thielen. Music provided by the choir. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided.
»BRIDGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 219 N. Main St., worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m., Pastor Jim Tongue to speak. The adult handbells will provide music during the 11 a.m. service. Sunday school at 9:50 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., the contemporary worship service, “Awakening,” guest speaker Janet Davis.
»BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 166 Mason St., worship at 11 a.m. An Irish luncheon to follow at noon. Praise and worship service at 6 p.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, with children’s ministry for all ages. From March 13-April 3, adult study topic will be “Easter Experience”; children’s ministry topic will be “The Gospel Project,” and young adult study for ages 14-19 will be “Jesus’ Life and Ministry.”
»CLOVER HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3457 Fulton School Road, Dayton, worship at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert N. Hoskins to speak. Music by the chancel choir. Children’s church and nursery provided. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 879-9364.
»DAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 215 Ashby St., worship at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Children’s choirs meet at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. 879-2101.
»DONOVAN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 9788 Singers Glen Road, Singers Glen, worship at 11 a.m., Pastor Jim Radford to speak. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sharing group at 6 p.m. 833-4517.
»ELKTON CHURCH OF GOD, 102 W. E St., Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m., with children’s church. Pastor Sam Sponaugle to speak, music provided by Spirit Filled. Services at 6 p.m. 289-3022.
»EMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP, meets at Broadway High School at 9:30 a.m., Pastor Roger Austin to speak. Bible class from 11:30 a.m.-noon.
»FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE VALLEY will meet at the Broadway Community Center, 102 S. Sunset Drive, Broadway. Worship at 9:30 a.m., speaker Marlin Fulk; Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. 432-1488 or faithlutheranofthevalley.org.
»GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 205 N. Fourth St., Shenandoah, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Services held at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Watch services on WAZT-TV at 9:30 p.m. The church will hold revival services beginning at 6 p.m. through Wednesday, guest speaker evangelist Doug Gochenour. 433-1928.
»HOME CHURCH, meets at the Dayton American Legion, 3021 John Wayland Highway, Dayton, holds coffee and prayer at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m.; Pastor George Williams to speak. 908-9738.
»JOURNEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, meets at the coffee house behind Sign Pro, Suite No. 3, 2429 John Wayland Highway, Dayton, at 10 a.m. Sundays with Pastor Luke Weaver. Each Sunday, a potluck lunch will follow worship. jcfva.blogspot.com.
»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway, worship at 10:30 a.m., guest speaker Bill Scheurer, director of On Earth Peace. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
»MONTEZUMA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 4937 Ottobine Road, Dayton, worship at 9:30 a.m., Pastor David R. Miller to speak. Anthem by the adult choir. Sunday school at 10:40 a.m.
»MOSCOW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, Va. 42 South, Bridgewater, worship at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Darren Howdy-shell to speak. “Spirit Seekers” children’s church provided. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Moscowcob.com.
»MOSSY CREEK CHURCH, 372 Kyles Mill Road, Mount Solon: worship at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Patrick Pettit to give sermon. Church school at 9:30 a.m.
»MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 2788 Taylor Springs Road, worship at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m.
»MOUNT SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH, 5197 Bryant Hollow Road, Elkton, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. 298-4633.
»MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 2860 Fleeburg Road, Shenandoah, will hold a “Bread of Life” worship service at 4 p.m. Topic: “Are You There Yet?” Guest speakers include John Barmore, Charles Golden and Pastor Theresa Woodson. Praise and worship lead by Beverly Via. Music provided by the Mount Zion combined choir.
»NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1020 Smithland Road, worship at 10:30 a.m., Pastor David Robichaud to speak.
»SHENANDOAH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, corner of Maryland Ave. and 8th Street, worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children’s church and nursery provided during 11 a.m. service. Sunday school for nursery through adult at 10 a.m. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. (540) 652-6480.
»TIMBERVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 145 Church St., worship at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Bernie Fuska to speak. Children’s church available. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 896-1131.
»TIMBERVILLE LUTHERAN PARISH, traditional service Sundays at 9 a.m., Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hupp Road, followed by Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.; and at Rader Lutheran Church, Rader Church Road, at 11 a.m., with Sunday school at 10 a.m. tlparish.org.
»TRISSELS MENNONITE CHURCH, Hisers Lane, Broadway, worship at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Harold Miller to speak. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
LENTEN SERVICES
»ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 205 S. Main St., midday music in Lent, a series of six 30 minutes recitals Tuesdays beginning at 12:05 p.m., featuring Jesse James on March 19, and the Asbury UMC Musicians on March 26. Free and handicapped-accessible. 434-2836.
»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St., Lenten Bible study at 6:45 p.m. Mondays in the adult Sunday school room. Study, led by Pastor Foster, based on “The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton. 828-2442.
»EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 660 S. Main St., morning prayer and noon reconciliation at 7 a.m. March 25-28. March 27, Holy Wednesday, Requiem, Holy Eurcharist with prayers for healing, with James Madison University Choir at 6 p.m.
»FAIRVIEW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, near Endless Caverns, Lenten service at 7 p.m. March 17, Pastor Wilma White to speak.
»FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 1310 Garbers Church Road, Messianic Passover Seder at 6:30 p.m. March 26. 433-8687.
»GREENMOUNT CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 4881 Greenmount Road, Lenten service at 7 p.m. March 20, Pastor Don Guthrie to speak.
»MUHLENBERG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 281 E. Market St., Lenten soup suppers and Wednesday evening Taizé services Wednesdays through March 20; supper from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by service from 6:45-7:15 p.m. Thursday. Lenten noon recitals from noon-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, featuring cellist Edward Gant on March 21.
»OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 176 W. Market St., Lenten Bible study and lunch from noon-1 p.m. through March 26. Topic is Adam Hamilton’s book, “24 Hours That Changed the World,” led by Pastor Ed Pruitt. Light lunch included. For more information, call 434-7747.
»PARK VIEW MENNONITE CHURCH, 1600 College Ave., community Lenten Taizé service at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays throughout the season of Lent. 434-1604.
»SAINT JACOB-SPADERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, corner of Pleasant Valley and Spaders Church roads, mid-week Lenten program Wednesdays through March 20. Soup and sandwich meal served at 6 p.m., followed by skits. This year’s theme is “Dragnet Jerusalem — ‘The Judas Files.’ ” spaderslutherchurch.org.
»SAINT PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hupp Road, Timberville, mid-week Lenten supper at 6 p.m. March 20, followed by worship at 6:45 p.m. Topic is “Facing Suffering.” www.tlparish.org.
»THE WEYERS CAVE COMMUNITY PASTORS will lead a series of Lenten services from 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursdays through March 21 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 91 Valley Church Road, Weyers Cave.
PALM SUNDAY
»BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 361 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, services at 11 a.m. Followed by egg hunt and lunch.
»BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11923 N. Valley Pike, Tenth Legion, worship at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert Edwards to speak. Music by the chimes choir. Youth church school at 10:30 a.m. No adult Bible study. Worship held at 2 p.m. at Shenandoah Place.
»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St., worship at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Kerry Foster to speak, music by the choir. Communion will be observed. Eco-Palms used during the service. Nursery provided. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
»BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 166 Mason St., Easter celebration at 11 a.m. “My Redeemer Lives,” a musical, will be performed. Carry-in lunch will follow. An egg hunt, with games and face painting, will be held at 1 p.m.
»BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 E. Lee St., worship at 11 a.m. meet-and-greet, with refreshments, to follow.
»CEDAR RUN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, Cedar Run Trail, Broadway, Love feast and Communion featuring reflection and prayer led by Pastor Richard Yowell at 6 p.m. Washing of feet and meal of beef, broth and bread to follow; concludes with communion. (540) 271-0552.
»CLOVER HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3457 Fulton School Road, Dayton, worship with palm processional by children at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Hoskins, pastor, to speak; music provided by the chancel choir. Children’s church and nursery provided. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 879-9364.
»EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 660 S. Main St., Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Domingo de Ramos at 2 p.m. and Sung Compline at 9 a.m.
»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway, worship at 10:30 a.m.
»MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1600 Ridge Road, New Market, worship at 10 a.m.
»TIMBERVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 145 Church St., worship at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Bernie Fuska to speak. Service will include children’s processional with psalms. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 896-1131.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
»BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11923 N. Valley Pike, Tenth Legion, a service of Tenebrae and Communion will be held at 7:30 p.m.
»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St., will observe “Breaking Bread Together” at 6 p.m. Meat provided; attendees are asked to bring side or dessert to share. Worship at 7 p.m.
»BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 166 Mason St., dinner and Communion service at 6 p.m.
»BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 E. Lee St., worship at 7 p.m.
»CLOVER HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3457 Fulton School Road, Dayton, worship and Communion at 7 p.m. 879-9364.
»DAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 215 Ashby St., worship at 7 p.m.
»EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 660 S. Main St., Holy Eucharist with washing of feet and stripping of the altar at 7 p.m.
»FAIRVIEW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, near Endless Caverns, Communion at 7 p.m., Pastor James Mahaffey to speak.
»FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Va. 42 North, between Broadway and Timberville, worship and Communion at 7 p.m. 896-7168.
»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway, love feast at 6 p.m.
»MOSSY CREEK CHURCH, 372 Kyles Mill Road, Mount Solon, Communion service at 6:30 p.m. To include light supper.
»MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1600 Ridge Road, New Market, worship at 7 p.m.
»SAINT LUKE’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST “County Line,” Timberville, worship at 7:30 p.m.
»TIMBERVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 145 Church St., love feast and Communion at 7:30 p.m. 896-1131.
»TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 725 S. High St., worship at 7 p.m.
»WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, 715 W. Wolfe St., worship at 7 p.m. 434-9634.
GOOD FRIDAY
»BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 184 Kelley St., service, “Seven Last Words,” at 7 p.m. Speakers to include the Rev. Adam J. Richardson; the Rev. William Dyson and the Rev. Monty Royster, pastor.
»CLOVER HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3457 Fulton School Road, Dayton, cross walk at 6 p.m. from the Clover Hill Ruritan Park to the church. Good Friday service to follow. 879-9364.
»DAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 215 Ashby St., worship at 7 p.m.
»EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 660 S. Main St., morning prayers at 7 a.m.; Canterbury Stations of the Cross from 1-3 p.m. on quad at JMU; Proper of Good Friday at 2 p.m., and candlelight Tenebrae service at 7 p.m.
»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway, Tenebrae service at 7 p.m.
»MOSSY CREEK CHURCH, 372 Kyles Mill Road, Mount Solon, Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7 p.m.
»MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1600 Ridge Road, New Market, Tenebrae service at 7 p.m.
»SAINT LUKE’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST “County Line,” Timberville, worship at noon.
»SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, George Walton Road, Mount Solon, will observe Tenebrae at 7:30 p.m.
»TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 725 S. High St., meditative service with music from 7-8 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY
»EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 660 S. Main St., Proper of Holy Saturday at 9 a.m. and Great Vigil of Easter at 8 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
»BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 361 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, Sonrise service at 7:30 p.m., Sandra Cave to speak. Breakfast to follow at 8:30 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m.
»BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11923 N. Valley Pike, Tenth Legion, sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. on the steps of the Stone Church, followed by a light breakfast. Resurrection Celebration at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert Edwards to speak, music provided by the chimes choir. No youth church school or adult Bible study.
»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St., sunrise service at 7 a.m. at the home of Tommy and Betsy Glendye. Bring a lawn chair, carpooling encouraged. Breakfast will be served. Resurrection Celebration at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary, Pastor Kerry Foster to speak; music provided by the choir. A “One Great Hour of Sharing” offering collected. An egg hunt for infants through 5th-graders to follow worship. Bring own basket.
»BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 166 Mason St., sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. Traditional service with cantata by the choir at 11 a.m.
»BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 107 E. Lee St., sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. At 10:30 a.m., the annual egg hunt. Worship at 11 a.m. with “Flowering of the Cross.”
»CLOVER HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3457 Fulton School Road, Dayton, sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. Worship at 10:30 a.m., music provided by the choir. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 879-9364.
»CrossRoads, 1921 Heritage Center Way, sunrise service at 7 a.m. on the hilltop, John Staubus of the First Church of the Brethren to speak. Worship leader, Phil Kanagy of Weavers Mennonite Church; music provided by the FCCOB men’s quartet. Bring a lawn chair and dress warmly.
»ELKTON CHURCH OF GOD, 102 W. E St., sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. No Sunday evening service.
»EMMANUEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 411 Emmanuel Church Road, Mount Solon, sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast.
»EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 660 S. Main St., Festival Eucharist of the Resurrection at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with brass and choirs; egg hunt for children up to fifth grade at 11:45 a.m., and Misa de la Resureccion at 2 p.m.
»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway, worship at 10:30 p.m. to include the play, “Clean hands, Pure Hearts.” Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
»MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 2788 Taylor Springs Road, worship at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school at 8:45 a.m.
»MOUNT SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH, Bryant Hollow Road, Elkton, sunrise service at 6 a.m., followed by breakfast. Morning worship at 9 a.m. Sunday school at 8 a.m.
»MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1600 Ridge Road, New Market, sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. Worship at 10 a.m.
»SAINT JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pleasant Valley, sunrise service at 8 a.m.; breakfast to follow. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
»SAINT LUKE’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST “County Line,” Timberville, services at 8 and 9:30 a.m.
»SHENANDOAH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, corner of Maryland Ave. and 8th Street, sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., followed with breakfast, RSVP requested. Morning worship at 10 a.m., guest speaker Gerld Mayhan. There will be no 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., evening services or Sunday school. (540) 652-6480.
»TIMBERVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 145 Church St., services at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Bernie Fuska to speak. Music provided by the adult and youth choirs. 896-1131.
»TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, north of Keezletown, worship service with Communion at 8 a.m. Pastor Bill Nabors, supply pastor, to speak.
»WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, 715 W. Wolfe St., sunrise service at 6:45 a.m., breakfast to follow. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. 434-9634.
UPCOMING
»A SMALL HAND-PLAINS DISTRICT EMERGENCY INFANT PANTRY will be held from 5-7 p.m. March 21 at Rader Lutheran Church, Rader Church Road, Timberville. Pantry serves families enrolled in WIC and/or SNAP with infants age newborn-24 months, residing in the Plains District of Rockingham County. The pantry provides age-appropriate formula, baby food, diapers and wipes. WIC and/or SNAP credentials, photo identification and baby must be presented. For more information, contact Bev London at 578-0779 (evenings) or ashpd.bev@gmail.com.
»BATTLE CREEK PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 212 Battle Creek Road, Stanley, Thursday praise and worship at 7:30 p.m. For information, call Pastor Johnny Clements at 298-8706.
»BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3700 Lee Highway, Weyers Cave, food pantry offers USDA and non-USDA products Mondays from 4-7 p.m. 234-8880.
»BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 2451 Bethel Church Road, Elkton, choir practice at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Open to the public. Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 298-1197.
»BETHLEHEM BRETHREN CHURCH, 178 Pleasant Hill Road, candy hunt at 11 a.m. March 30. Toddlers through 5th-graders welcome. In case of rain, hunt will be at 3 p.m.
»BRIDGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 219 N. Main St., Easter egg hunt from 3-5 p.m. March 24. Children pre-k through fifth grade welcome. 421-4816.
»CHRISTIAN VENTRILOQUIST RYAN AND FRIENDS will perform a family-friendly show at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, 1552 S. High St. Tickets are $20 for ages 13 and older; $10 for children ages 6-12, and children ages 5 and younger admitted free. Groups of 10 or more $15, with reserved seating for groups with advance tickets. Tickets may be purchased at Ruth’s Books in Bridgewater, Red Front Supermarket in Harrisonburg and the Park Gables front desk at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Sponsored by the VMRC Auxiliary. Proceeds will benefit the VMRC Auxiliary Bus Fund.
»ELKTON CHURCH OF GOD, 102 W. E St.: Wednesday Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 289-3022.
»FAITH ALIVE FELLOWSHIP, 800 Shenandoah Ave., Shen-Elk Plaza, Elkton, will begin a new five-week Bible study series, “Spirit, Soul and Body,” taught by Pastor Don Meadows using materials from Andrew Wommack Ministries. Begins March 13 and held Wednesdays from 7-8:15 p.m. through April 10. For more, call Pastor Don Meadows at 298-8030 or visit faithalivefellowship.com.
»FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1660 S. Main St., Easter egg hunt from 1-2 p.m. Free. www.faith-community-church.com.
»FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 1310 Garbers Church Road: “Connecting with God” Bible study from 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. 433-8687.
»FOCAS Christian Singles will meet at 9 a.m. March 30 for breakfast at Wood Grill. For more information, call Tim Hupp at 289-6293.
»GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH annual EGG-Stravaganza from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30 in Heritage Park in Broadway. All participants will receive a free book and free lunch. Free and open to children ages 12 and younger. Register day of at the picnic shelter. For information or to pre-register, call 478-2378 or email DiscoverGraceCC@gmail.com.
»HARRISONBURG BAPTIST CHURCH, 502 S. Main St., potato bar at 5 p.m. March 27, followed by cake auction, cost; $5, adults, and $3 for children. Tickets for sale at the church. For reservations, call 433-2456. Proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.
»LIFE IN THE WORD CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST INC. meets at the New Song Fellowship Church building, 3156 N. Valley Pike. Anointed service at 4 p.m. Sundays; prayer and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 574-4807.
»MATHIAS BRETHREN CHURCH will host a ham potpie supper at 3 p.m. March 23 at the Mathias Community Center, Mathias, W.Va. Adults, $8; children ages 6-12, $4, children ages 5 and younger, free. Take-out available.
»MELROSE BELIEVERS will host a bake sale at 8 a.m. March 29 at Kroger in Harrisonburg. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.
»MOSCOW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, Va. 42 South, Bridgewater, egg hunt at 2 p.m. March 23.
»MOUNT BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 148 Rock Mountain Lane, Crimora, “On Fire For God” fundraiser from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23. Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit the church. Will include canned food drive to support ERMA Food Pantry. In lieu of admission charge, canned food donations accepted.
»MOUNT SOLON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, Mount Solon, will host a hymn sing with Tom Barlow at 6 p.m. March 31. Freewill offering collected.
»MUHLENBERG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 281 E. Market St., Holy Communion observed during 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. Noon Eucharist on Wednesday. 434-3496.
»NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, corner of McGaheysville and New Hope roads, McGaheysville, spring revival at 7 p.m. March 18-20. Guest speakers include the Rev. Joanna Woodard and the Morning Star Baptist Church choir March 18; Pastor Tommy Jones and choir from Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 19, and Pastor Theresa Woodson and choir from Mount Lebanon Baptist Church on March 20.
»OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 176 W. Market St.: Saturday Night Alive at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Guest speakers during March will include the Rev. Glen Langston, March 23, and the Rev. Ed Pruitt, March 30. Light meal will follow. The church will host a divorce recovery workshop, open to those who are separated, in the process of divorce, or in the process of adjusting to a divorce. Ten-week sessions will be held 7-9 p.m. every Monday from March 18 to May 20. Free. Registration will be held during the first two weeks. Child care provided. To pre-register or for more information, call 434-7747.
»PARK VIEW MENNONITE CHURCH, 1600 College Ave.: spring session of the men’s Bible study will continue March 19, beginning at 7 a.m., with guest speaker Ervin Stutzman. Focus is “Becoming The Church God Dreams Of: 13 Characteristics of the Missional Church.” Topic for March 19 will be “Christians behave differently toward one another.” A breakfast will be served at 6:45 a.m., with teaching at 7 a.m. Open to all men. The women’s Bible study series continues Wednesdays. Theme is “My story: How my faith and life interacted.” Speakers for March 20 will be Ruth Shenk and Edith Shenk Kuhns. Gathering and coffee at 8:30 a.m.; teaching from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Child care provided.
»PLEASANT VALLEY CHURCH OF THE BRETREN, 91 Valley Church Road, Weyers Cave, will host a dinner theater, “Once Upon A Leprechaun,” at 6 p.m. March 22 and noon March 23. Tickets are $20, adults; children 10 and younger, $10. For reservations, call 234-8142 or email pshuffman52@aol.com. Proceeds to benefit mission work in Haiti.
»SHENANDOAH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, corner of Maryland Ave. and 8th St., revival services at 7 p.m. April 1-3, guest speaker Gerald Mayhan. (540) 652-6480.
»SHENANDOAH VALLEY WORD OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER meets at Wilbur S. Pence Middle School, 375 Bowman Road, Dayton. Weekly Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. at the home of Pastor Ricky and Kathy Brunk; studies based on the DVD series, featuring Kenneth E. Hagin, Andrew Wommack and Joseph Prince. Contact the Brunks at 434-6147 or rickybrunk@yahoo.com.
»SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH, 1083 Dices Spring Road, Weyers Cave, Easter bake- and craft sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 23. 234-8126.
»STAUNTON AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE will meet March 21 at Second Presbyterian Church, corner of Frederick and Lewis streets, Staunton. Guest speaker, Krista Darcus. Coffee and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m. Pastor Harold Wade, advisor. A covered dish luncheon will follow meeting.
»STAYING FREE, gathering for women released from jail or prison, meets at 11 a.m. second Saturdays at Yahweh Ministries, 129B W. Wolfe St. Refreshments served. 271-7570.
»STRETCH AND PRAY will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays through March 25 at the Bergton Recreational Center. Explores active prayer, stress relief and wellbeing. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. Sponsored by the Martin Luther Lutheran Church. 852-3250.
»THE POTTER’S HOUSE WORSHIP CENTER, 1911 W. Market St.: worship Fridays at 7 p.m. Praise and worship at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by small breakout groups. Regular meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. 801-0519 or stephanie@phwc.org.
»THE SALVATION ARMY, 185 Ashby Ave., ham and cabbage dinner from 5-7 p.m. March 20. Adults, $5; children, $2.50.
»UPWARD LOOK BIBLE CLASS meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Mayland Christian Church, 11625 Wampler Road, Broadway; led by Audrey Shank.
»VERTICAL CONNECTIONS MOBILE CLOTHES BANK from 1-4 p.m. March 23 at The Spring Creek Hall, 7764 Thomas Spring Road, Bridgewater. All clothes are free, includes men’s, women’s and children’s. 828-3989.
»VICTORY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 3160 Limestone Lane, Dayton, will present “The Power of His Last Words” at 7 p.m.
»WEAVERS MENNONITE CHURCH, U.S. 33 West, will present “Jesus, The Way of the Cross,” a musical drama, at 7 p.m. March 23 and 24. Smoke machine and strobe lights will be used. Free admission.
»WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, 715 W. Wolfe St., egg hunt from 1-3 p.m. March 23. Call for more information.
»WEYERS CAVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 228 Houff Road, bake- and yard sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. March 30. Event is hosted by, and proceeds to benefit, the Weyers Cave UMC “Helping Hands.”
— Mary Lou Dean