Church Calendar Feb. 9

»HARRISONBURG SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 609 W. Market St.: worship at 11 a.m. Saturday Sabbath services (Sunday school) at 10 a.m.

»MOUNT OLIVET CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, Va. 613, Timberville: ham potpie and baked chicken dinner from 4-7 p.m. (as supplies last). A donation will be collected at the door, with proceeds to benefit Relay for Life in May.

»OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 176 W. Market St.: Saturday Night Alive at 5:30 p.m., with Rachel Hundley. A fellowship meal will follow. 434-7747.

»SPRING CREEK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 8863 Nazarene Church Road, Bridgewater, will hold an indoor yard sale and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Menu will include biscuits and gravy, doughnuts, orange juice and coffee. Nazarene “Escape” participants will benefit from the proceeds.

»SUNSET DRIVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 127 S. Sunset Drive, Broadway, will hold a community breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and drinks. Donations will benefit United Methodist Men’s projects.

»ANTIOCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4107 Fort Lynne Road: worship at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Marilyn Heishman. At 4 p.m., there will be a soup and sandwich social.

»BATTLE CREEK PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 212 Battle Creek Road, Stanley: Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Worship at 11:30 a.m., with children’s church. 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.: annual Founder’s Day service at 3 p.m., with guest speaker, the Rev. Kevin Wilson, and Winchester’s Saint Paul AME Church choir.

»BETHLEHEM BIBLE meets from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the McGaheysville Town (Ruritan) Hall, with Dr. Philip Smuland. Nursery available for children 3 and younger. 564-2880.

»BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11923 N. Valley Pike, Tenth Legion: worship at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Robert Edwards. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday school will resume at 10:30 a.m. At 2 p.m., worship at Shenandoah Place.

»BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 420 College View Drive: worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with sermon by guest, Pastor Bob Krouse, and music by the Sanctus Choir. Child care provided. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St.: worship at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Kerry Foster, who will continue the series, “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?” based on the book by Martin Thielen. Music by the choir. The 2-Cent-a-Meal offering will be collected. 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., with Pastor Jim Tongue. New members welcome. The children’s choir will sing during the 11 a.m. service. Sunday school at 9:50 a.m. Sunday“Awakening” service at 6:30 p.m., with speaker Doreen DeVore.

»BRIERY BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 6628 Briery Branch Road, Dayton: worship at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., with Pastor Randy Cosner. The choir will provide music. Children’s church held during 10:45 a.m. service. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

»BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 166 Mason St.: worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m., which, during February, will include worship team music and  a pastor’s Q&A forum. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, with children’s ministry for all ages.

»CEDAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Smithland and Buffalo roads (near the SPCA): worship at 11 a.m.

»CLOVER HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3457 Fulton School Road, Dayton: worship at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Robert N. Hoskins. Music by the Chancel Choir. Children’s church and nursery provided. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 879-9364.

»DAYTON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 202 Main St.: worship at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Marty Doss. Child care provided. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. daytoncob.org.

»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.

»DIVINE LOVE FELLOWSHIP, which meets at Blue Ridge Christian School, 100 Dinkle Ave., Bridgewater, will hold an anointing service at 10:30 a.m. 433-2386.

»ELKTON CHURCH OF GOD, 102 W. E St.: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m., with children’s church. Sermon by Pastor Sam Sponaugle, with music by Spirit Filled. Evening services at 6 p.m. 289-3022.

»ELKTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 205 Warren Ave.: Scout Sunday will be observed during the 8:35 a.m. contemporary worship and 11 a.m. traditional worship services. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, as well as their families, are invited to attend. A breakfast will be served at 9:45 a.m.

»EMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP, which meets at Broadway High School at 9:30 a.m., will hear from Pastor Roger Austin.

»FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE VALLEY will meet at the Broadway Community Center, 102 S. Sunset Drive, Broadway. Worship at 9:30 a.m., with speaker Jon Michael Adams. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. 432-1488 or faithlutheranofthevalley.org.

»GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Plains District Community Center, 233 McCauley Drive, Timberville: “The 30-Day Church Challenge” sermon series, based on Acts 2, at 10:15 a.m. Sundays through February. 478-2378 or visit DiscoverGraceCC.org.

»GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 205 N. Fourth St., Shenandoah: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Services also held at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Watch services on WAZT-TV at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. 433-1928.

»JOURNEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, a new church with a focus on discipleship, meets at 10 a.m. Sundays with Pastor Luke Weaver at the coffee house behind Sign Pro, Suite No. 3, 2429 John Wayland Highway, Dayton. Each Sunday, a potluck lunch will follow worship. jcfva.blogspot.com.

»LINDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 6255 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville: worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Duane Yoder.

»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway: worship at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Paul Roth. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. At 6 p.m., the church will host a Hearts and Humor talent show and dessert buffet in the fellowship hall.

»MONTEZUMA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 4937 Ottobine Road, Dayton: worship at 9:30 a.m., with Pastor David R. Miller. Music 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., with sermon by Pastor Darren Howdyshell. “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., with sermon by the Rev. Patrick Pettit. Church school at 9:30 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.

»NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1020 Smithland Road: worship at 10:30 a.m., with sermon by Pastor David Robichaud.

»NORTH RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH, 99 Mount Crawford Ave., Bridgewater, will host Tampa Stuart, an evangelist and entrepreneur, during the 11 a.m. service. Stuart will speak in observance of Black History Month.

»SAINT JACOB-SPADERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, corner of Spaders Church and Pleasant Valley roads: The festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord will be celebrated, with a Holy Communion service, at 11 a.m. www.spaderslutheran.org.

»SHENANDOAH VALLEY BIBLICAL STORYTELLERS will present “Jesus: The Journey from Epiphany to Lent” at 3 p.m. at Court Square Theater, 61 Graham St. No admission charge, a freewill offering will be collected.

»SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 229 Main St., Dayton: will observe the Festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord during the 11 a.m. worship service. 879-3338 or visit www.shepvalleylutheran.org.

»SUNSET DRIVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 127 S. Sunset Drive, Broadway: worship at 10 a.m., with sermon by Pastor Don Hawks. Sunday school at 9 a.m.

»TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 725 S. High St.: worship at 9:30 a.m., led by Presbyterian Campus Ministries college students, will include reflections from Montreat. 434-9556.

»TRISSELS MENNONITE CHURCH, Hisers Lane, Broadway: worship at 10:30 a.m., with sermon by Pastor Harold Miller. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

»ZION MENNONITE CHURCH, 3260 Zion Church Road, Broadway: worship at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Clyde Kratz. Communion will be observed. There will also be a fellowship meal and business meeting following worship. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
»BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11923 N. Valley Pike, Tenth Legion, will hold a pancake supper at 6 p.m. During the supper, Lenten soup luncheon programs will be discussed.

»BRIDGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 219 N. Main St.: church youth will host an all-you-can-eat pancake supper from 4-7 p.m. Freewill donations collected, with proceeds to benefit youth missions and outreach.

»EDOM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5290 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville: pancake supper at 6 p.m. Menu will include pancakes, sausage, biscuits, gravy, drinks and desserts. A freewill offering will be collected.

»FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Va. 42 North, between Broadway and Timberville: pancake dinner from 5-7 p.m. 896-7168.

»MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bergton: pancake supper and talent show at 6 p.m. 852-3250.

»MOUNT TABOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 8335 N. Valley Pike: pancake supper from 5-7 p.m. Menu will include pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, fried potatoes and more.

»SAINT JACOB-SPADERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, corner of Spaders Church and Pleasant Valley roads: pancake supper at 5:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be collected. www.spaderslutheranchurch.org.

»SAINT JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1525 Cecil Wampler Road, Pleasant Valley: pancake supper at 6:30 p.m. Meal prepared by the United Methodist Men. Donations will be collected.

»WEYERS CAVE METHODIST CHURCH, 228 Houff Road: supper from 5-7 p.m. Menu will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, tenderloin gravy, chipped beef gravy, sausage gravy, applesauce, apple butter, coffee, juice and water. Donations collected. Carry-out available.
»BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, corner of Bethel Church and East Point Roads, Elkton: service at 7 p.m. 246-1942.

»BRIDGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 219 N. Main St.: service at 7 p.m., with message by Pastor Jim Tongue. The Handbells will provide music.

»CEDAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Smithland and Buffalo roads: service at 7:30 p.m.

»COUNTY LINE CHURCH, North Mountain Road, Timberville: service at 7:30 p.m. (540) 358-0589 or www.countylineucc.org.

»FAIRVIEW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, near Endless Caverns: service at 7 p.m. with sermon by Pastor A.D. Tice.

»FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Va. 42 North, between Broadway and Timberville: service at 7 p.m. 896-7168.

»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway: service at 7 p.m. To include Scripture reflections, guided prayer and hymns.

»MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bergton: service at 7 p.m. 852-3250.

»MOUNT OLIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9148 Rawley Pike, Hinton: service at 7 p.m., led by the Rev. Jan Owen.

»PARK VIEW MENNONITE CHURCH, 1600 College Ave.: will host a community Taizé service at 8:30 p.m, which will include sung prayer, periods of silence, Scripture reading and intercession. Services will continue Wednesdays throughout the season of Lent. 434-1604.

»SAINT JACOB-SPADERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, corner of Spaders Church and Pleasant Valley roads: will hold a worship service with the imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at 7 p.m. www.spaderslutheranchurch.org.

»SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 229 Main St., Dayton: service at 7:30 p.m., will include the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. 879-3338 or www.shepvalleylutheran.org.

»SUNSET DRIVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 127 S. Sunset Drive: service at 7 p.m.

»WEYERS CAVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 228 Houff Road: service at 7 p.m.

»ZION MENNONITE CHURCH, 3260 Zion Church Road, Broadway: will hold a worship/bread service at 7 p.m. Lindale, Trissels, Grace, Valley View, Crossroads and Woodland Mennonite congregations will  provide the speaker and bread. Elwood Yoder of Zion Mennonite Church will lead the music.
»ASBURY SACRED ARTS COMMITTEE will celebrate the 225th anniversary of Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 S. Main St., from 3-4 p.m. Feb. 17, featuring Mr. Jefferson’s Bones in a “Festival of Hymns,” selected from Francis Asbury’s and Thomas Coke’s hymnal. Free. Child care provided, handicapped accessible. 434-2836 or visit www.asburyumc.cc.

»ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 205 S. Main St.: will hold a 24-hour prayer vigil from noon Feb. 16 to noon Feb. 17 to inspire personal spiritual growth, solutions to world and community problems and for new strength and direction for the church. Open to the public. In addition, there will be an eight-hour live radio broadcast from the church from 10 p.m. Feb. 16 to 6 a.m. Feb. 17 on WSVA. Prayer requests will be taken by phone. Church staff members and members will also speak on church programs and outreach ministries.

»BRIDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 110 E. College St.: Lenten Bible study at 6:45 p.m. Mondays, beginning Feb. 11 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.

»BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 166 Mason St., will host community basket-weaving classes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in February. Participants will make a basket to keep. Donations for materials and supplies will be collected, but are not required. Group will not meet Feb. 12. To reserve a spot, call 896-7218 or 448-3452.

»CHRISTINE TOLSON MINISTRIES has moved to its new location, 647 Chicago Ave., worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursdays. 434-0853.

»FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 1310 Garbers Church Road: “Connecting with God” Bible study from 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. 433-8687.

»FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 315 S. Dogwood Drive: will host Lisa Meadows during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Feb 24. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The church will hold an all-you-can-eat chili and cornbread fundraiser from 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 16. Cost is $7 for those 12 and older; children ages 7-11, $5 and children ages 6 and younger, eat free. 434-8288.

»FOCAS Christian singles: game night at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Covenant Presbyterian Church kitchen. Bowling at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Valley Lanes. For more information, call Tim Hupp at 289-6293.

»FRESH START CHURCH, 31-D E. Market St.: anointed service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays; intercessory prayer at 7 p.m. Mondays; marriage and family prayer at 6 p.m. Tuesdays; youth Bible study at 6 p.m. and adult Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and men’s prayer at 7 p.m. Fridays.

»GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 233 McCauley Ave., Timberville, will host a OneCry Midnight Prayer at 11 p.m. Feb. 23. Held in the spirit of Paul and Silas in Acts 16:25-26. Service will include prayer and hymns about the midnight hour, seeking revival and spiritual awakening. 478-2378 or visit www.DiscoverGraceCC.org.

»GRACE MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP, Lacey Spring: dinner and a movie at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Menu will include pizza, salad and dessert, followed by a showing of “October Baby.” Freewill donation collected, with proceeds to benefit the Harrisonburg Pregnancy Center. 442-6235.

»HEALING RAIN PRAYER TEAM will be at the First Assembly of God Church, 1310 Garbers Church Road from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 16. Team will pray individually and anoint with oil for healing of body, mind and spirit. Will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. 867-9534.

»HEAVENLY DIVINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Timberville: will hold revival services from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 21-23. 271-6544.

»IMMANUEL MENNONITE CHURCH, 400 Kelley St.: coffee house at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Event will feature the music of Jerry Holsopple and others. Coffee, hot drinks and desserts served. Suggested donation, $10. 578-3024.

»JOHN WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Sterling and Effinger streets: annual Black History program at 4 p.m. Feb. 17. Guest speaker will be Anthony Bailey, assistant commonwealth’s attorney. A reception will follow.

»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.

»LINVILLE CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 409 Brethren Road, Broadway: free community meal from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 20. 896-5001.

»MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH YOUTH will host a soup and chili supper at 5 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Bergton Recreation Center, 17784 Criders Road, Criders. Freewill offering collected. 810-6612.

»MILL CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 7600 Port Republic Road, Port Republic: worship at 10 a.m., with Sunday school at 11 a.m. from September to May. millcreekcob.org.

»MOUNT CARMEL UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH, 11466 Brocks Gap Road, Fulks Run, will host a pancake and sausage supper from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 16. Sponsored by church youth. Freewill offering will be collected, with proceeds to benefit two local families with medical expenses.

»MOUNT OLIVET CHRISTIAN CHURCH, U.S. 33 across from Resort Drive, continues its “An Hour With God on Monday Nights” services at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Wright at 574-0670.

»MUHLENBERG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 281 E. Market St.: Holy Communion observed during the 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. Noon Eucharist on Wednesday. 434-3496.

»NEW MARKET SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 62 W. Lee Highway: worship at 11 a.m. Saturdays; study time at 9:30 a.m. A women’s prayer group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Evening Prayer Warriors meet at 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (540) 209-2639 or (540) 740-8550.

»OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 176 W. Market St.: Lenten Bible study and lunch from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 12-March 26, Memorial Hall, JMU. Topic is Adam Hamilton’s book, “24 Hours That Changed the World,” led by Pastor Ed Pruitt. Free light lunch included. Call 434-7747 for details. The church also hosts Saturday Night Alive at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Guest speakers for February include the Rev. Ed Pruitt on Feb. 16 and the Rev. Glen Langston on Feb. 23. Light meal follows. 434-7747.

»PARK VIEW MENNONITE CHURCH, 1600 College Ave.: spring session of the men’s Bible study will continue Feb. 12, beginning at 7 a.m. with guest speaker Ervin Stutzman. Focus will be “Becoming The Church God Dreams Of: 13 Characteristics of the Missional Church.” Topic for Feb. 12 will be “Proclaims the Gospel.” 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 on Wednesdays. Theme is “My story: How my faith and life interacted.” Speaker for Feb. 13 will be Lee Snyder. Gathering and coffee at 8:30 a.m.; teaching from 8:45-9:45. Child care provided.

»RIVERSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Va. 256, Fulks Run: annual Valentine’s dinner theater at 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Menu will include rib eye steak, baked potato, salad and dessert. Tickets required, $15 per person. Call 896-3866.

»SAINT JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1525 Cecil Wampler Road, Pleasant Valley: church youth will host a potato bar following worship Feb. 17. Donations collected.

»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.

»»STRETCH AND PRAY will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 18-March 25 at the Bergton Recreational Center. Explores active prayer, relieving stress and focusing on 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 RIVER CHURCH, 1380 Blackberry Lane, just off Mount Clinton Pike: services at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. Sundays. riverchurchharrisonburg.com.

»THE WEYERS CAVE COMMUNITY PASTORS will lead a series of Lenten services from 12:15-12:45 Thursdays beginning Feb. 21 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 91 Valley Church Road, Weyers Cave. Services will continue Feb. 28, March 7, 14 and 21.

»TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 725 S. High St.: will celebrate its 50th anniversary Feb. 17. Service will kick off a year-long celebration. Founding and former pastors will preach during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. A reception will follow.