Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652
On Sunday, May 25, the community Memorial Day service was held at the top of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church’s Cemetery Hill. Providing leadership for the service were Roger Lees (U.S.A.F.), Richard Davis (U.S. Navy retired), Lindsey Davis, Steve Demma (U.S. Army), Mark Fontenot (Virginia Air National Guard retired), Tonya Fontenot, and Chris Cartwright. During the service the names of veterans buried in the Collierstown Cemetery were read. Following the placement of a wreath at the Cemetery flagpole, the service concluded with the playing of “Taps” by trumpeter Peter Del Vecchio. Special thanks to Don and Joyce Reid for the placement of American flags at each veteran’s gravesite.
The Collierstown United Methodist Women in Faith hosted a Mother, Daughter, Friend Banquet on Friday, May 23, in the church’s fellowship hall. A time of sharing memories and fellowship followed the banquet.
On Sunday, May 25, after the morning worship hour a birthday celebration was held for the Rev. Daniel Montague. The Faith Fellowship group also met, continuing their study of the book of Ephesians led by church member Cheryl Meyers.
On Saturday, May 31, the United Methodist Men will hold their monthly men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall. All men of the church are invited to come join the group for good food and fellowship.
The Buffalo and Collierstown communities are preparing for vacation Bible school the week of June 8-12 at the Palmer Community Center. VBS will begin with an evening meal at 5:30 and conclude at 8. nightly. Classes will be offered for all ages and will include a class for adults. Families and area residents are invited to come and enjoy Bible study, crafts and recreation. This year 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.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery Committee has announced effective July 1, the cost for cemetery spaces will increase to $400 each for members and $1,000 each for nonmembers.
