Our History

Directions

We Welcome You!
Welcome to Lebanon Lutheran Church! If you do not have church home in the area, we invite you to join our ministry and fellowship.

About Lebanon Lutheran Church

Lebanon Lutheran Church is small in structure, large in purpose, and huge in love. All are welcomed to see what God can do in an intimate rural church. Come experience the difference!!!!

Lebanon Lutheran Church is:
• Christ Centered
• Spirit Guided
• Gospel Driven
• God Loving
• Faith Sharing
• Scripture-Based

We recognize we are sinners, but praise God that we have eternal salvation by the grace of his only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our History

On December 2, 1848, a small group met at Cross Roads School House and formed Cross Roads Church.

In November of 1857, St. Paul's (Newtown Congregation) and Cross Roads Church formed a parish with Rev. William Rusmiselle as Pastor. He served for 27 years.

In 1858, the first house of worship was erected and named Lebanon by the Pastor's wife (for "Cedars of Lebanon"). This building contained a gallery in the rear of the sanctuary. The vestibule, belfry, and the chancel were added later.

During the War Between the States the church was used as a hospital for Wounded Union soldiers, who burned papers and church books.

Parish alignments have been: 1909 - Shenandoah Parish with Mt. Zion and St. Luke; 1969 - Lebanon / St. Stephen Parish; 1989 - Lebanon / St. Paul Parish.

Records show steady growth; and on October 11, 1998 Lebanon celebrated 150 years of Christian life and service.

Directions

I-81 exit #296 (Strasburg, Route 55)
Travel west on Route 55(John Marshall Highway) 4 miles
Turn right on Route 628 (Middle Road)
Lebanon Lutheran is located on the left at the intersection of Post Office Road and Middle Road.