This is our call, to be a church Growing Together in Christ’s Spirit, for the glory of God and our neighbor’s good.
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The Pleasant Valley Church congregation can trace its history to the building of its first church at Weyers Cave in 1824 and through the interesting experiences of the Brick Church Congregation (Middle River Congregation) to the first Brethren settlement in Augusta County in 1790.
By His grace, the Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren proclaims God as Loving Father, Jesus Christ as Eternal Savior, and the Holy Spirit as Constant Guide. With love and humility we celebrate a life-long relationship with Christ as we share the Good News of His salvation.
Who do their best to provide servant leadership.
Who together seek to serve one another and their community
We are here for one another and for you.
Love God with all our heart, mind and soul AND love our neighbors as ourselves.
Worship
Magnify the Lord by celebrating His love in an atmosphere where God’s presence is felt, God’s pardon is offered, God’s purposes are revealed, and God’s power is witnessed.
Fellowship
Encourage one another to build meaningful relationships and live in harmony as we fulfill God’s plan.
Life Development
Nurture the spiritual growth of children and youth, preparing them to live a life committed to Christ.
Discipleship
Seek spiritual maturity by growing in the character of Christ.
Ministry
Demonstrate God’s love by meeting the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our church family in the name of Jesus.
Evangelism/Mission
Share the Good News of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit by being Christ in the world.
Stewardship
Strengthen the church through the responsible stewardship of our human, physical and monetary resources.
The Church of the Brethren emphasizes living out faith through specific practices that reflect the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ. Here is a brief overview of these core practices:
Baptism: Adults make a deliberate commitment to follow Jesus, symbolized by kneeling and being immersed three times forward in water, representing a cleansing and rebirth into a life of belief and service.
Love Feast and Communion: A communal meal that includes feetwashing, a fellowship meal, and the sharing of bread and cup, commemorating Jesus’ last supper and fostering unity among believers. brethren.org
Feetwashing: Following Jesus’ example of humility and service, members wash each other’s feet during the love feast, symbolizing mutual love and equality.
Anointing: A ritual of prayer and laying on of hands with oil, seeking physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, and entrusting individuals to God’s care.
These practices are central to the Brethren’s faith, guiding members to pattern their lives after Jesus and experience God’s presence collectively.
