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Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, Established 1888

Serving the Community for over 137 years

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The Mount Hermon Blessing Box

The Mount Hermon Blessing Box was established to help souls in our community that are hungry.

Please donate any (Non- Perishable) foods you can spare and place in The Blessing Box. Mount Hermon appreciates your generosity in helping our neighbors in this Blessed cause.

Mount Hermon Intro

Mount Hermon is just 3 miles from downtown Ashland, VA and Randolph Macon College. It was a student from Randolph Macon that inspired the community to build Mount Hermon in 1888. (Read more under the drop-down MH Menu, at the top at page “History of Mount Hermon”).

Mount Hermon has certainly evolved over the last century, that evolution however, was only made possible by the Righteous people that have supported Mount Hermon since Ausbury Christian, gave the Dedication Service in 1888.

Though Mount Hermon has moved into modern times, Mount Hermon’s congregation of today has not forgotten all the souls that have passed down the traditions of Mount Hermon, which have embodied the Church since its inception. That tradition? It’s a very simple paradigm, A SANCTUARY TO GLORIFY GOD! That’s it, nothing else.

Come and join us once, twice, or whenever, YOU will always be Welcome!

First Sundays of each month is Fellowship, We invite you to join us in Worship and our Monthly Fellowship luncheon on Mar 2nd, following our Service. For GREAT food and lively conversation at the . We would love to meet you!!

For The Menu, click on the link below. See you there!

106 S Carter Rd., Ashland, VA

Mount Hermon would like to invite you to join our church family. If you enjoy singing the traditional hymns, would like to help to resurrect our choir or help in the technical evolution of our church, please come meet us at Mount Hermon.

Mount Hermon is self governed by its members; the members work together in planning events, directing the community outreach program and organizing benefit dinners to name a few. Come help us grow and shape Mount Hermon to be part of our community for another 136 Years!!

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Please visit our site often for new announcements and events in the coming weeks.

Mount Hermon United Methodist Church
12637 Mount Hermon Road
Ashland, VA 23005–7813

Mission Dinner 2-24-2024

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  2. We have noticed an uptick in folks joining us on our livestream. As much as we’d like to have people…

Some Beautiful Christian Music to enjoy below

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I Found The Lily In My Valley
Alan Jackson – Precious Memories
André Rieu – Nearer, My God, to Thee (live in Amsterdam)
Alan Jackson Precious Memories Vol 2
One Day at a Time – Daniel O’Donnell
Chloë Agnew – Sings like an Angel
A Beautiful Rendition – Vince Gill & Carrie Underwood
Amazing Grace | The Tabernacle Choir
André Rieu – Hallelujah

18 responses to “Mount Hermon UMC”

  1. Pastor Joe Maslanka Avatar
    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    I had an encounter with a man on the way to the grocery store who was seeking help from others. I handed him some cash and we had a conversation. It was bitterly cold that day, and he shared that he was living out of his car. “It’s a tough world, huh?” I asked. His response? “I’m blessed.” In that moment, I was reminded that when Jesus tells us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we are expressing our trust that God will meet all our needs. Life can take us to various places—some good, some challenging—but amidst the changes, God remains steadfast and provides. My hope is that we cultivate a heart of gratitude, focusing on what we have rather than what we lack. Join me in this prayer, In Jesus’ Name, God bless!

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    Pastor Joe

    We have noticed an uptick in folks joining us on our livestream. As much as we’d like to have people join us in church, wee greatly appreciate your participation on line. Technology isn’t all bad, if it is used for the right purposes, thank you for using it in the name of Jesus Christ. Join us tomorrow and we will be studying and discussing the Trinity. 2 Corinthians 13:14. Peace to you, to your communities, to this great country and God’s great earth, may we all find unity and follow Christ’s directive to love neighbor and worship God with all our hearts and souls. Be blessed!

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  3. Pastor Joe Maslanka Avatar
    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    Never underestimate the power of our Triune God. I cannot begin to tell you how close we were to closing down Mt. Hermon. Yet, we had a trust in God and (as always) he delivered. We tried a GoFundMe, and thank you to the few that helped, we mostly received nasty messages and to those who doubted or questioned our sincereity, we offered prayers for you and hope that you will find peace in your hearts through Christ. No, our help came from connections that God drove a few of us through, connections that were not undertaken for any benefit but for fellowship, and that is the power of our Lord. The person who helped us wished to remain confidential, but I pray that they know how much it meant to us and we will forever keep you in our prayers.

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  4. Joe Maslanka Avatar
    Joe Maslanka

    We hope everyone is having a great summer! We hope you can join us at Mt. Hermon in the coming weeks and visit us in the Fall. Starting in September we will begin a series (every first and third Sunday) focused on Christ. Understanding where he grew up, what was going on in the time He walked our earth and why it is so vital to stay focused on His truth. We are here every Sunday @ 11AM, and hope you may join our family, and take time to give this time to the Lord, in His house. (1 John 2:15) God bless and stay cool!

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    Pastor Joe

    Remembering those that have sacrificed for our freedom this Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy your time off, barbecue, travel, however you may celebrate, but please take a moment to gratefully thank our God for the Veterans, throughout our history, who have given all.(Psalm 115:16), in Jesus name.

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  6. Susan Hartley Avatar
    Susan Hartley

    Hello,

    Hope this message finds you well.
    I am looking to give away my late husband’s Yamaha baby grand piano to a passionate instrument lover, so please let me know if you will take it or have someone who will care for it.

    yours,
    Susan.

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    1. Ross Thornley Avatar
      Ross Thornley

      Good afternoon Susan.

      Mount Hermon would be honored to accept your husband’s piano. It would be well taken of, and would be played in our future services.

      Sincerely

      Mount Hermon UMC.

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    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    Wishing all a joyful Easter! The question comes down to us, do we accept Jesus Christ, do we have faith in the Cross, do we believe in the Resurrection? If you do, there is no need for anxiety. You ask if you are worthy, and Christ has answered that for you. Because of His sacrifice, you are worthy, you are forgiven, you need only to trust and have faith. May this Easter bring you joy in the truth of the Lord!

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  8. Ross Thornley Avatar
    Ross Thornley

    Mount Hermon’s First Mission Dinner was truly a huge success! Thanks to the dedicated members of our church and the Holy Spirit within each of us, which brought us together and united us in a good and loving cause.

    It was a great time and a memorable moment truly, blessed by our Lord!

    Looking forward to the next event, coming soon..

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  9. Ryan Boothe Avatar
    Ryan Boothe

    Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd I lack nothing!

    We are all so blessed folks! We just need to accept what Jesus offers us and allow Him to enter and change us! Have you accepted Jesus friend request yet?!

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    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    Leonard Sweet wrote that: “We make the Light of the World, not culture, not politics, our reference point. Our time should be spent figuring out our relationship to Jesus, and what He is doing in the world. Why? So we can join Him in what He’s already doing.”

    Join us at Mt. Hermon and let’s focus on Christ and not all the noise of this world, Christ equips us to walk among the noise in peace, focused on love of God and neighbor. In the end, this is all that matters. Be blessed!

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  11. Ross Thornley Avatar
    Ross Thornley

    Looking forward to it!!

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  12. Pastor Joe Maslanka Avatar
    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    Another year is almost over for Mt. Hermon and God has blessed us mightily this year. I’m unsure if we could use more people joining our church, but one thing I am sure of is that God has the right people at the right time at our Church. I am blessed to shepherd a wonderful group both here and Prospect UMC. May the Lord continue to bless our churches for another year as we grow in Christ!!

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    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    Join us this Sunday, either in person or on line, as we begin the Advent Season, a season of waiting. Waiting is a part of life, but truth is, we have been waiting since Christ has ascended, while we wait we also seek, seek Jesus, because He is all around us, and we seek Him to emulate Him, to know Him through His Word and to treat each other with love as He instructed, we fall short, but in our waiting, it is never too late to seek Him, repent (change course), and celebrate a God who is forever pursuing us and giving us all we need. Join us as we begin the waiting of when God gave us our greatest gift…Jesus Christ, in His Holy Name.

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  14. Burnie Jenkins Avatar
    Burnie Jenkins

    There should be more churches like this!! No politics, No gimmicks, no hidden agendas; just a place to come together and worship our Lord!!

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    1. Ryan Boothe Avatar
      Ryan Boothe

      Amen! That is why I love this church
      So much!!!!

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  15. Pastor Joe Maslanka Avatar
    Pastor Joe Maslanka

    At Mt Hermon, we don’t care how you dress, the money you have (or don’t have) or the politics you follow. We only care that you join the journey to follow the path of Christ (and it is not an easy road, but well worth it). In a world short on authenticity, Jesus is the only truth. May you find it in Him, because He is in you. We hope to see you someday, I leave you with the words of Tim Keller: “ Christians are people who let the reality of Jesus change everything about who they are, how they see, and how they live.”

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  16. Pastor Joe Avatar
    Pastor Joe

    In his great book ‘The Reason for God’ Tim Keller wrote this: “ Christians are people who let the reality of Jesus change everything about who they are, how they see, and how they live.” At Mt. Hermon, we don’t care how you dress, where you work, or how much money you have or don’t have. We only care that you come to worship, honor and stay on a journey to walk with Christ. True Christian’s are authentic in their love of Jesus, loving him with all our heart and loving our neighbors, no matter what you’ve done or how you may have struggled, because truth is…we all have. Hope to see you someday, in Jesus name.

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Our Beautiful Church where Beautiful People come to Worship
Joyce & Suzanne
Everyone Chatting
Ray Lillie & Billy Raye
Lillie & Billy Raye
Lillie – Mid 1980’s
Pastor Joe & Austin
Mount Hermon Blessing Box
Brandon, Sophia, Lillie & Jimmy
Benefit Dinner 2/24/24
Benefit Dinner 2/24/24
Jimmy & Austin Near the Food Table
Susan & Brother
Muriel – The Guru Baker of Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Rosie – Snack for later
Fellowship Luncheon
Pat at Fellowship Lunch
Fellowship Luncheon Everyone is Hungry
Happy Birthday Jane Horton
Ray and Ryan sprucing up the office
Easter 2022
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Mount Hermon’s Bible Verse for your Day

  • Romans 8:38-39
    “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

A poem by Archer Prince
  God Said No…………..but

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No. It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn’t granted, it is learned..

I asked God to give me happiness..
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from
worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things
that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said… Ahhhh,
finally you have the idea……..

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Mount Hermon’s Information Section

Church MemberPositionDescriptionEmail
Joe MaslankaPastor1st and 3rd Sundays monthlyjoemaslanka@vaumc.org
Ryan BootheLay Pastor2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays, monthlyryanb@ashland-mhumc.org
Ross ThornleyTreasurerFinance and Website administratortreasurer@ashland-mhumc.org
Ray EasterBible StudyWednesdays – 6:00 PM (In Person or online) Join Bible Studyeasterconstruction@aol.com
Jimmy JonesTrusteeFounding Member – Administration
Muriel GeorgeHistorian/Inspirational
Staff – Senior Member
Dana SmithOutreachStaffdanasmith2006@gmail.com
Lillie DonahueCuratorStaff – Senior Member
Austin AlexanderGrounds KeeperStaff
Bonnie ThornleyCuratorStaffbonnie.gt@aol.com
Jane HortonInspirational
Staff – Senior Member

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