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Faith Lutheran

Ministry

Worship & Fellowship

Each Sunday, we come together for worship centered in Christ’s love. Before the service, members and visitors enjoy time together over refreshments, building relationships that strengthen our community.

Youth Ministry

Our Youth Ministry supports children, teens, and families through:

Preschool programs during the week
Monthly youth outings and fundraisers
Children’s Church during worship (Grades K–5)
Sunday School after the service

More information is available on our Youth Ministry page.

Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study meets after worship, with additional sessions offered during the week for those seeking deeper reflection and conversation around Scripture.

Care Ministry

Through our Care Ministry, we offer prayer, encouragement, and pastoral support to the sick, homebound, and those in need. Updates and opportunities to participate can be found on our Facebook page.

Choir & Music

Our music ministry enriches worship with joyful voices and instruments. Opportunities include:

Adult Choir
Faithful Tooters
Youth Choir

All are welcome to participate.

Evangelism & Stewardship

Evangelism and Stewardship: We live out our faith through community engagement, including:

Monthly Fun Night
Yoga classes
Hosting A.A. meetings

Learn more on our Evangelism & Stewardship page.

Shenandoah Valley - A part of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

Supporting Local Ministry

Faith Lutheran partners with several local ministries to support our neighbors:

Luke’s Backpacks – providing food for children in need
Small Hands – offering supplies for families with young children
Good Shepherd – assisting older adults facing hardship
Matthew’s Food Pantry – helping fight hunger in our region
Bible Break – encouraging spiritual growth and fellowship
Shenandoah County Pregnancy Center – supporting expectant mothers and families

These partnerships reflect our commitment to sharing Christ’s love through compassion, generosity, and service.

The World - Faith Lutheran might be small but we are doing some great things!

Giving Everywhere

Through the wider church, we participate in global ministries that bring hope and healing worldwide:

World Hunger – supporting efforts to end hunger and promote sustainable solutions- VISIT ELCA World Hunger or Lutheran World Relief
ELCA Good Gifts – providing livestock, clean water, and educational tools to families around the world -VISIT ELCA Good Gifts
Lutheran Disaster Response – offering relief and long-term recovery in times of crisis

Together, we extend Christ’s love far beyond our valley, supporting neighbors across the globe -VISIT ELCA Disaster Response

Our Holy Sacraments

In Lutheranism, sacraments are sacred acts instituted by Christ that convey God’s grace through a visible element, with Baptism and Holy Communion being the two primary sacraments recognized.

Holy Baptism

This sacrament initiates individuals into the Christian faith. Water is used as the visible element while invoking the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Baptism grants forgiveness of sins, spiritual rebirth, and marks the person as a child of God. It is practiced for any age, including infants, emphasizing God’s grace rather than human understanding or decision.

The Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion

In this sacrament, believers eat bread and drink wine, which are the true Body and Blood of Christ, received “in, with, and under” their respective forms. It sustains faith, forgives sins, and unites believers with Christ and each other through the real presence of Jesus.

Other Known Sacraments

Confirmation: Public affirmation of faith after catechetical instruction; not regarded as a sacrament because it lacks a visible, God-instituted element.
Holy Matrimony: Marriage blessed as a holy union reflecting God’s grace. Viewed as a sacred act, but not a sacrament because it does not meet all sacramental criteria.
Holy Orders (Ordination): Setting apart individuals for service, sometimes retained as a sacramental rite in some Lutheran context.
Anointing of the Sick: Prayers and anointing for healing, recognized as a rite but not universally a sacrament.