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Our prayer is that you would be blessed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit today. If you are looking for a church home, we would be honored to have you worship with us. May God's love and grace fill your life!
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Pastor George has been serving as pastor at Antioch since 1996. He began serving the congregation part-time while he taught High School Agriculture and became fulltime in 2003.
"“I'’m very thankful for the privilege of serving Jesus and the people of Antioch in this role. I have seen God do much here over the years and firmly believe that He has yet greater plans for the future. We'’re very blessed to be a part of what He is doing in this place.”"
Together, he and his wife Nancy have four children, Allen and Mary Bowers and Meghan and Brandon Ashworth. Pastor George enjoys hunting and reading, playing the piano and writing poetry.
Pastor Stephanie came to Antioch June 1, 2011. She attended Eastern Mennonite Seminary where she received a Master of Divinity Degree. She is currently the Associate Pastor at Antioch. She comes to Antioch with experience in youth ministry, music, piano, choir, church leadership, and counseling. She is a business owner in the community and brings her expertise in finances and business which enriches her spectrum of gifts shared with the church.
Stephanie resides in Woodstock with her husband Jerry. She has two children, Kaitlin and Corey. Stephanie enjoys being with her family, being involved in the community, and working with the local domestic violence women's shelter and teens.
Mission Statement:
The Antioch Church of the Brethren is a
Bible Based Family of God
Led by the Holy Spirit
Helping Others to know Jesus
And Learning to be Living Examples of Christ
In Our Community.
Setting the Stage (12-4-11).pdf
The Actors 12-11-11.pdf
The Star 12-18-11.pdf
Applauding The Star (12-25-11).pdf
The Challenge1-1-12.pdf
A Good Start (1-8-12).pdf
Father Abraham (1-15-12).pdf
Everybody Loves Joseph.pdf
The Churches of Antioch Part IV.pdf
From September through the end of May, Antioch sponsors several activities on Wednesday nights for adults and children. The programs meet from 6:30-7:30pm and nursery is provided. The groups are:
Adult Bible Study led by the Pastor
Youth Bible Study for grades 7-12
Girls in Action for grades 1-6
Boys Program for grades 1-6
Mission Friends for preschool children
The Men of Antioch meet every Friday at Pizza Hut in Woodstock for food and fellowship at 12 noon. Come and bring a friend!
The Ladies Luncheon is every Friday at noon. Ladies of all ages are welcome to share food and fellowship. The Luncheon is lead by Pastor Stephanie and is meeting at Ben Franklin's in Woodstock.
Morning Bible Study
Morning Bible Study is held each Wednesday from September through early June. The group currently meets in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00-10:30am.
Members of Antioch help with building and repairing homes and lives through the Brethren Disaster Ministries. Most recently they have traveled to Tennessee, Indiana, and New Orleans to help with the rebuilding. Members of Antioch, including the youth, also take day trips to New Windsor, Maryland, to pack health kits for places like the hurricane ravaged Haiti.
Youth/Young Adult Ministry
Do you want to hang out with people your age who have similar values?
Would you like to connect with God?
Do you want to deepen your faith?
Do you have questions about the church or faith?
There are lots of opportunities for teenagers through young adults to serve people in need. One of the ways you can help is through workcamps which are held all over the country. Youth from Antioch have recently participated in camps in NYC, Maryland, and Oregon. Check out how you can get involved at:
Antioch Church of the Brethren supports ministries beyond the church community and the Shenandoah District Church of the Brethren. Some of the ministries that Antioch supports are:
For a link to the Church of the Brethren District Website click here
To learn more about the Brethren Woods Camp, their needs and what they have to offer, click here
The District Church participates in various ministries. To find out more click on Service Ministries
Valley Family Forum is a group of Valley residents who are committed to renewing the spiritual, moral, and cultural vision of our founding fathers. They are joining together to defend faith, family, and freedom in our homes and in our communities. They help fight for pro-family policies in the Valley, in Richmond, and in Washington DC. If you are interested in finding out more about this organization, please click on the link to the left.
The Shenandoah Valley Coalition for Christ is a dedicated network of Churches, Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses.
Their Mission Statement is to:
*Create a network for Churches, Non- Profit Organizations and Christian Based Businesses to do God's Work.
*Promote Prayer and to help spread the word and works of God using a Christian based teaching way of life.
*Provide safe family activities & entertainment in Christian environments.
In August of 1993, Doug entered into his calling as a full-time evangelist. Since then, he has traveled throughout Virginia and surrounding areas, ministering in both Word and song. Doug’s heart is to see the forgotten remembered, the hurting healed, the broken mended, the lost found, and all believers strengthened in their walks of faith.
Junior Youth
Designed for children from Kindergarten through fourth grade, the junior youth plan activities based on fun and fellowship which include picnics, bowling, skating, camping, crafts, swimming, movies, etc.
Middle Youth
Designed for 5th-8th graders , the Middle Youth meet monthly to enjoy life, eat, and raise money for special causes. The Middle Youth hope to boil apple butter again this year and are planning a lasagna dinner with a hymn sing in the fall. The Middle Youth lead the 11am Worship Service every other month.
Senior Youth
Designed for youth in grades 9-13 (college freshman), the group meets for Wednesday Night Bible Study and plans a fun monthly activity including community service events, sleepovers, camping, football games, concerts, and more! The senior youth participate in the National Youth Conference held every four years at Colorado State University. The next conference is planned for July 2014.
Children's Church is held each Sunday during the 11am service in the old church basement for any child in grades 1-4. Children are dismissed from the Worship Service following the sharing of gifts. Activities include crafts, Bible lessons, videos, memory verses, nursing home visits, and music. Children earn "Bible Bucks" through various activities and use them in a yearly auction. There is no Children's Church on the fifth Sundays of the month.
The 2011 Bible School was full of fun, singing, crafts, Bible lessons about Peter and Paul, recreation, and the all important snack! Take a look at the pictures to see how much fun we had! Thanks to all who helped and participated!
Thanks to its success over the past five years, Family Fun Day is now a three day event held at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds and is now called the Family Fun Festival for Christ! This year promises to be bigger and better with even more Christ centered activities. The following are just some of the festival events. For more info visit
Friday October 14, 2011
Youth Rally Featuring:
Royal Taylor, Leeland,
Building 429
Yard Sale & Bake Sale
Food Drive for local food bank
FREE FOOD & Fun!!!
Saturday October 15, 2011
7am Yard Sale & Food Drive
11am-3pm FREE FOOD
Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, Door Prizes,
Entertainment, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Petting
Zoo, Dog Show, Jesus "Geo" Cashing, & more!
3-6pm Quartet-A-Mania Featuring:
PromiseLand Quartet, Gold City Quartet, Brian
Free & Assurance
Sunday October 16, 2011
10am Car Show
10am Spirit Poker Run
Breakfast and lunch available for purchase
From September through May, Antioch offers a preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds. The three year olds meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; one group of four year olds meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings; and another four year old class meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Members of Antioch are given registration preference. For more information or a registration packet, contact the school office at: (540) 459-9486. Regan Laughlin and Jeanne Lineberry serve as the directors.
The Youth Choir gets together every Wednesday afternoon for practice, homework time, and supper. Students can ride the bus to the church and practice then starts at 3:30pm. From 4:30pm to 6:30pm (when Wednesday night activities begin) students can work on their homework and eat supper together that will be provided by members of the church. If you are interested or have questions, please see Pastor Stephanie.
The Antioch Church of the Brethren is a Christian Church which affirms and teaches the major doctrines of the Christian faith. Several of these are outlined below. The congregation began four years after the Civil War in 1868 as a part of the old Woodstock Congregation. The Building was completed in 1869 and services have been held here ever since with the exception of a 10 year time period between 1921-31 when the building was closed due to lack of interest.
After reopening, the church has been alive ever since. In 1957, the members erected an addition onto the back of the church for bathrooms and Sunday School rooms and dug out a basement which was used as a kitchen and fellowship hall. In 1958, the vestibule was added and in 2004, a major addition was completed including a new fellowship, new kitchen and bathrooms. We also purchased nearly four additional acres of land to provide for future expansion. The loan on these items was paid off several years early in 2010.
In 2007, The Antioch Little Duckling Preschool program began and in 2011, we employed a part time Administrative Assistant and a part time Associate Pastor. Antioch is currently involved in a long range Master’s Planning process to identify and accomplish our top priorities which are:
1. To build disciples with passion and leadership. (in process)
2. Develop a Masterplan for the building and site. (in process)
3. Employ an Associate Pastor (completed).
4. Establish a Fellowship Team to create more fellowship opportunities (in process)
5. Establish a defined plan for evangelism and local mission to reach person for Christ.
Since its beginning, Antioch has endeavored to be true to the Bible and be a light and witness in the community for Jesus Christ. Many people have labored for the Lord here over the years and we plan to faithfully do so until Jesus returns! Antioch is one of 102 congregations of the Shenandoah District Church of the Brethren (www.shencob.org) which has its headquarters in Weyer’s Cave, VA and is part of the Church of the Brethren denomination headquartered in Elgin, Illinois (www.brethren.org).
Jan 2012 newsletter.pdf
Coming Up This Week:
Monday- Congregational Business Meeting, 7pm, Prayer at 6:30
Tuesday- Building Team Meeting at 6pm
Wednesday- Morning Bible Study, 9-10:30am
Wednesday- Children's Choir, 3:30pm
Wednesday- Adult Bible Study, Children & Youth Activities, 6:30pm
Friday- Men's Meal at Pizza Hut, 12 noon
Friday- Women's Meal at Ben Franklin's, 12 noon
Sunday- Youth are going Snow Tubing. Meet at 2pm
Sunday- Deacon Meeting, 5pm
Sunday- Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm
Next Week:
Local Events
January 28th- Annual Benefit Auction at Community Christian School. Doors open at 4:30pm.
February 4th- The PromisedLand Quartet will be at Community Christian School at 5pm. Benefits the Shenandoah County Pregnancy Center.
It is very easy to have your sins forgiven, be saved, and go to heaven.
There are three basic steps:
1. Admit . Admit to God that you are a sinner (that you have disobeyed Him and His plan for your life).
Romans 3:23 "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
2. Believe . Believe that God loves you and that He sent His Son, Jesus, to take the penalty for our
sin and to pay our price. John 3:16 "For Go so loved the world that he gave His
only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but
have everlasting life."
3. Confess . Confess with your mouth that "Jesus is Lord" of all and that God raised Him from the
dead. Romans 10:9 "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and
believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be
saved."
Just pray right now, tell God that you are a sinner, and ask Him to forgive you through Jesus' blood. Tell Him you want Jesus to be Lord, the Leader of your life.
Sample Prayer
If you have never prayed to God or it has been a long time it may be hard to know where to start. While you can tell God whatever is on your heart, the following prayer may help you get started if you don't know where to begin.
"Dear God, I know I am a sinner and I want to stop. I'm sorry for my sins and I'm asking you to forgive me because of Jesus' death on the cross. I believe Jesus is Your Son and I believe You raised Him from the dead. I want Him to save me and to lead me. Thank you for doing this. I give myself to you. In Jesus Name, Amen"
If you have been saved and want to follow Jesus, begin to read His Word, the Bible, and pray every day.
Begin attending a Bible believing church where you can grow in your faith and learn to be all that God has planned for you.
We'd love to have you join us at Antioch but there are many wonderful churches. What is important is that you are involved somewhere. May God bless you as you serve Him.
