Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652
To celebrate Mother’s Day and express appreciation for all mothers, the Collierstown Presbyterian Church’s Christian Education committee hosted a “Muffins for Moms” reception on Mother’s Day, May 11, in the fellowship hall. The women attending enjoyed homemade muffins, fresh strawberries and an assortment of breakfast beverages. The celebration included all women who are part of the church family and have been a source of encouragement to the congregation. During the 11 a.m. worship hour, a slideshow of pictures submitted by church members with their mother was presented. Each picture was captioned with a Bible verse selected by the family that they felt best described their mother. The slideshow had a musical accompaniment and was enjoyed by all in attendance. The Presbyterian Women, with help from the children, presented each woman present with a stem of flowers and a packet of flower seeds to plant and enjoy through the summer.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Church recognized and congratulated two of its college students who will be graduating from Virginia Tech this week. Harper Knick, daughter of Bill and Jade Knick, will be receiving a master of public health degree today, Wednesday, May 14. She is a certified health education specialist and will be employed as a prevention specialist at Alleghany Highlands Community Services. Gage Kelly, son of Mike and Jennifer Kelly, will receive a bachelor of science degree in dairy science with an animal and poultry science minor tomorrow, May 15. He has accepted a position with Trans Ova Genetics as a commercial professional services embryologist. Following training in Maryland, he will be based in South Dakota.
The Collierstown Presbyterian C&F Circle will meet on May 20 at 1 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. Lindsey Davis will lead the May Bible study lesson.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery Committee has announced effective July 1 the cost for cemetery spaces will increase to $400 each for members and $,1000 each for nonmembers.
The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first barbecue chicken sale of the spring season on Saturday, May 17, beginning at noon. Chicken halves and whole dinners will be available for purchase. A chicken dinner will include a chicken half, choice of two sides, a roll, applesauce and iced tea. Food items may be purchased as carryout. There will also be some seating for indoor dining available.
The Palmer Community Center located at 1230 Blue Grass Trail will be the location for a free community dinner provided by Rockbridge CAN (Rockbridge Connect and Nourish). The meal will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. on May 21. It is a dine-in event. Those needing transportation may call (540) 463-3346 to arrange a free ride to and from the event.
Vacation Bible school for the Buffalo and Collierstown communities will be held the week of June 8-12 at the Palmer Community Center. VBS will run from 6:15 to 8 nightly and offer classes for all ages. This year’s VBS is being sponsored by the seven community churches: Collierstown Baptist, Collierstown and Mt. Horeb United Methodist Churches, Collierstown and Oxford Presbyterian Churches, Rapps Mill Church and the Union View Advent Christian Church.
