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MIDLAND CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

10434 Old Carolina Road, Midland, Fauquier County, Virginia 22728. (540) 439-3016

Welcome, Friends!

We are the Midland Church of the Brethren. We are 195 members who come from places nearby as well as from Warrenton, Culpeper and Catlett. We have been in this area since 1883, when a congregation was established by Brethren who had moved here from the Shenandoah Valley. Currently, our membership consists of people who have grown up in this congregation as well as people who have joined this congregation either from other Brethren churches or from a variety of other Christian denominations. We feel our diversity enriches our ministry as we grow together and as we serve Christ together in this congregation.

Kendal and Carolyn Elmore are our pastoral team. Kendal is a full time pastor, while Carolyn is a part-time pastor with a special focus on children, youth and music ministries.

We invite you to share with us on Sunday at 10:00 AM (Sunday School) and 11:00 AM (Morning Worship), and on other occasions when the church gathers to learn, to worship, to fellowship and to serve.

We Emphasize

Spiritual Growth and Christian Education

Worship: services at 11 AM every Sunday morning at our church building.
Sunday School: classes for every age group on Sunday morning at 10 AM.
School of Christian Growth: an annual series of Christian classes and fellowship for all ages. The classes involve all the Northern Virginia Churches of the Brethren, and meet five consecutive Sunday evenings, at a different church each week.
Classes: in Christian belief, faith, life and heritage.
Love Feast: Full Communion twice a year (Maundy Thursday and Worldwide Communion Sunday). The Love Feast includes hymn singing, an Agape meal, foot-washing and communion with the bread and cup.
Prayer Chain: providing prayerful support for the needs of the congregation and community.

The Younger Generation

Children's Choir: practices each Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 at the church. Performs during Sunday Worship and on special occasions.
Children's Sermon: an opportunity for children to participate in congregational worship
Children's Worship and Bible Enrichment: a separate activity for children during the latter half of Sunday Worship.
Vacation Bible School: each Summer.
Teen Bible Study: each Sunday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the parsonage.
Youth Fellowship: from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at the parsonage.
Summer Camp: A wide variety of camping opportunities including Shepherd's Spring and Camp Mardela, each fully accredited with a wide variety of educational opportunities.

Family Life

Nursery: provided during Sunday School and Worship services for preschool age children, as well as during many of the other activities.
Dedications: Services of dedication for babies and their parents.
Premarital Counseling: to help couples get off to a good start
Family Game Night: fun and games for the whole family.
Family Camping: at Shepherd's Spring and Camp Mardela.

Outreach Beyond Our Own Congregation

Soup Kitchen: Helping the homeless through the Soup Kitchen at the Washington City Church of the Brethren, from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
SERRV in New Windsor: >From 6:30 AM until 5:00 PM on the second Thursday of every other month.
Missionary Work: The Midland church supports missionary work in a variety of places including work camps in Honduras, Puerto Rico and around the world.
Habitat for Humanity: Work days with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.
Brethren Volunteer Service: Denomination-wide volunteer service for youth and adults.
Disaster Relief Projects
FISH: collection of food and money as well as opportunities to volunteer for FISH, a local volunteer organization that assists with food, transportation or bills for those in temporary difficulty.
Church of the Brethren Youth Services
Total Outreach: The total outreach of the Church of the Brethren through the Mid Atlantic District and the General Board of the Annual Conference.

Growing in our Fellowship as Members of the Church

Sunday Fellowship: A before-Sunday School get-together with coffee, juice and snacks each Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.
Men of Integrity Breakfast: small group fellowship and study based on Promise Keepers.
Prime Timers: A fellowship for all ages that meets at the church on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30.
Women's Fellowship
Movies: Movies with strong Christian or Evangelical themes, for example those produced by the Billy Graham ministry.
Softball Team: An opportunity for fellowship and exercise, with practices at Brandy Station and games with other local churches.
Adult Choir: practices each Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 at the church. Performs during Sunday Worship and on special occasions.
Adult Bible Study: Each Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the church.
Women's Bible Study: Each Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 AM at the Parsonage.

A Church that is Growing

If you are already an active participant in a church, you know the joy and discipline we wish for all persons. We want to be your partner in the Gospel. If you have no regular church home, we cordially invite you to come and share with us as together we seek to be the Body of Christ.

The Midland Church of the Brethren is committed to growth, both in the number of people in its congregational family and to its understanding and expression of the Christian faith.

The congregation welcomes with enthusiasm and joy both visitors and new members to its services of worship and church school and to all other activities and ministries.

Further information about the church or its pastoral services may be obtained by calling the church office - (540) 439-3016 - in the forenoon, Monday through Friday; or the pastor's home - (540) 439-3581.

Midland Christian Academy

(540) 439-2606

MCA is a ministry of Midland Church of the Brethren that seeks to incorporate the word of God in all aspects of academic study. Our teachers are committed to Jesus Christ and are prepared to share God's love and principals through the examples of their own lives.

Our pre-school classes emphasize work and play experiences that develop skills, coordination and knowledge of colors, numbers, letters and sound, with emphasis on sharing and caring for the group.

Kindergarten and elementary students receive traditional education using A BEKA curriculum along with other selected teaching materials. It is presented in a loving atmosphere where children also learn of God's love.

Please send questions or comments to: Martin Robb, MartinRobb@ieee.org.