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Worship Services

Relaxed Traditional
Sundays, 9 am, Mt. Sinai Prayer Chapel (the historic white-framed church)
Featuring vibrant singing of hymns led by Cindy Grimes and the Early Bird Choir.  

Decaffeinated Contemporary 
Sundays, 10:30 am, Worship Center (the gigantic tent-like facility).
Featuring the blending of Contemporary Christian and Traditional Hymns by Nathan Jones, Cindy Grimes, and the Vision of Hope Praise Team.. This service is also streamed on Facebook Live. Please visit our page – Vision of Hope United Methodist Church – to access the broadcast.   

Midweek Music n’ Musings
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm outdoors in The Grove or inside in our Basement Bistro and on Facebook Live. Featuring inspirational music by Jimmy Overton and musings by Pastor Mike Reaves.  (We usually share in fellowship and a light meal starting around 6pm.

Rev. Mike Reaves preaches in each service, striving to present biblically-grounded messages that are relevant to daily living.
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Ministries

Opportunities for Knowing, Serving and Sharing Christ!

LifeGroups
Small group studies connecting faith to real life, meeting at various times and locations.
We offer ongoing bible study groups as well as seasonal studies for Lent, Easter, and Christmas.

Women of Faith, Hope, and Mission (WHAM)
Women’s fellowship providing programs of spiritual growth and outreach

Men in Mission 
Men providing home repairs for the community out of Christian compassion

Praise Team, Early Bird Choir, V.O.I.C.E. Community Choir
Providing leadership to Sunday morning worship services through sharing faith-driven musical gifts

Please call us at 433-3854 or email us for further information.

Contact Us

For the MOST up-to-date information, please check out our Facebook page, Vision of Hope United Methodist Church.

 

Vision of Hope is located 1.5 miles east of I-81 (exit 245) on Port Republic Road. You will pass through two stoplights. Church is on the left at the top of the hill.
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Recent News

WE ARE HIRING!!!!

Music Director – Blended Worship (10:30 a.m.)

Position Title: Music Director – Blended Worship
Church: Vision of Hope United Methodist Church (1723 Port Republic Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801)
Reports to: Pastor
Compensation: Approximately $10,000 annually (negotiable based on experience)
Estimated Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week

Position Summary
The Music Director for the 10:30 a.m. blended worship service provides leadership for congregational music and the praise team. The director leads from keyboard or guitar, selects music for worship, and works with volunteer musicians to support vibrant congregational singing.

Responsibilities.
• Lead music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday blended worship service.
• Play keyboard and/or guitar and provide musical leadership for congregational singing.
• Direct the praise team.
• Lead weekly praise team rehearsal (currently Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.)
• Select music for congregational singing and special music.
• Coordinate with volunteer musicians, including guitar and bass players.
• Provide occasional solos or coordinate special music.
• Plan music in collaboration with the pastor and in keeping with the church season.
• Provide leadership for special services such as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunrise.

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong keyboard or guitar skills
• Experience leading praise teams or worship bands
• Familiarity with contemporary Christian worship music
• Ability to recruit and develop volunteer musicians
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

To Apply:
Email your resume along with a brief letter of introduction to michaelreaves@vaumc.org or
Mail it to Vision of Hope UMC, 1723 Port Republic Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS!

JImmy Overton playing guitarOur MIDWEEK MUSIC N’ MUSINGS happens in The Grove or Basement Bistro Wednesdays at 6:30 pm! Jimmy Overton will share inspirational tunes and Pastor Mike offers uplifting perspectives on faith!  (Bring a lawn chair if we are in the Grove.)

The light meal will begin at 6:15 pm!

The service will be streamed on Facebook Live also. Please visit our public page – Vision of Hope United Methodist Church – to access the broadcast!