Fellowship & Involvement

There are many ways to get involved in the life of the church.

Gatherings

Come join us as we share good times together and get to know one another better! Visit our News page for upcoming dates and details.

First Wednesdays
Dinners held on the first Wednesday of each month (September to May) with time for prayer, sharing, and intergenerational fun!

Bible Studies
Bible Study Small Groups take place during the Spring and Fall, organized by the Nurture Commission.

Dunker's Day
An annual fundraising event open to the community featuring a pancake breakfast, bake sale, yard sale, live music, kids' activities, plant sale, and silent auction.

Service and Historic Trips
A group of church members recently visited a historic Brethren church in Antietam. We also have groups who travel each year to provide disaster relief.

Brethren Woods Spring Festival
This fundraiser supports the Shenandoah District's outdoor ministry program at Brethren Woods and includes a fishing contest, craft demonstrations, paddle boat rides, hike-a-thon, petting zoo, zip line rides, and live auction.

Easter Egg Hunt
Always a favorite for kids and grown-ups alike, our annual egg hunt takes place on the church grounds, weather permitting.

Love Feast
During Love Feast, we repeat simple, meaningful acts of the early church. We wash each other’s feet, enjoy a meal together, and quietly share in communion. This is a time for spiritual reflection, as well as a meaningful time for us to come together as a church community.

Church Interest Groups

Be in touch with the chair if you are interested in participating in any of these groups.

Men's Fellowship
Open to all men in the church. The Men’s Fellowship meets the third Wednesday of each quarter at 6:30 PM (February, May, August, November). Each meeting includes a meal and a program of interest. Men's Fellowship also coordinates Chicken Barbecue Fundraisers at least twice a year. Chair: Russ Ralston.

Senior Adults
Open to all senior adults. Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at noon. Chair: Paul Davis.

Mary Martha Circle
Open to all women in the church. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM. The Circle has Bible study at each meeting and also cooks for some church meals. Chairs: Wanda Morris and Ferral Quick.

Rebecca Circle
Open to all women in the church. Meets the first Tuesday of even months at 7:00 PM. The Circle does various projects around the church and cooks for some church meals. Chair: Shirley Maust.

Stitch and Chat
Every Monday at 1:00 PM, a group meets to work on quilts, and other handwork items, enjoying the fellowship and completing projects to share and to donate. They try to make a quilt for the District Disaster Auction each year in May. They also make and give away prayer shawls to church members. Contact: Mabel Lou Weiss.

Caregiving Team
The Caregiving Team's role is to be in touch with those who need a visit, a call, or an encouraging word. They meet with Pastor Scott periodically to establish priorities and spend most of their time working one to one with members of our church family. Team Members: Sue Botkin, Cindi Spitzer, Debbie Landes, Candy Smith, Ernie Landes, and Steve Spitzer.

Appointed Positions

Let Pastor Scott or another board member or chair know if you are interested in serving in any of these capacities in the future.

Ex-Officio Leadership
Church Board
  • Chair: Mark Lane
  • Vice-Chair: Scott Shomo
  • Members: Linda Farrar, Cindy Spitzer, Joyce Shell, Frank Allman, Donna Wells, Lavonne Fitzgerald, Ferral Quick, Cheryl Melton, Ann Swink, David Smith, Louise Pilson, Amanda Simmons, Emily Edwards, Wallace Clark, Hannah Simmons

Nurture Commission
The Nurture Commission focuses on Education and Youth Ministry. 
  • Chair: Donna Wells
  • Members: Cheryl Melton, Cindi Spitzer, Lavonne Fitzgerald, Debbie Clark, Chris Frederick, Linda Abshire, Amy Farthing
  • Sub-Committees: Education Committee

Witness Commission 
The Witness Commission focuses on Marketing, Website, Social Issues & Peace, Caregiving Ministry, and Disaster Response. 
  • Chair: Hannah Simmons
  • Members: Frank Allman, Linda Farrar, Louise Pilson, Paul Sanger
  • Sub-Committees: International Day of Peace Team.

Stewards Commission 
The Stewards Commission focuses on Building & Grounds, Budget, and Legal Issues. 
  • Chair: Wallace Clark
  • Members: David Smith, Amanda Simmons, Scott Shomo, Nancy Bowman, Steve Spitzer
  • Sub-Committees: Building and Grounds, Legal, Offering.

Worship & Fellowship Commission 
The Worship & Fellowship Commission focuses on Worship Leaders, Music, Audiovisual, Decorating, Communion & Love Feast, Fellowship, History, Hospitality, and First Wednesdays. 
  • Chair: Ann Swink
  • Members: Emily Edwards, Joyce Shell, Ferral Quick, Faith Ballew, Paul Davis, Isaac Sanger
  • Sub-Committees: Pre-Service Music, Audiovisual, Decorating, Communion & Love Feast, Wedding Assistance, Fellowship, Historical, Hospitality, First Wednesday, Bereavement.

Thanks also to these individuals who help the church in so many ways...​