Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652
The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the patrons who supported its barbecue chicken sale on Aug. 30. The community’s support for the EVFD barbecues in May, July and August has been greatly appreciated. The proceeds from each event will make it possible for Effinger Fire and Rescue to continue to serve the community.
On Thursday, Aug. 28, a community revival was held at Lake Robertson in the Nelson Hall Pavilion with Dorsey Hostetter speaking and Junior Painter & Friends providing special music. Approximately 85 area residents gathered for the event and enjoyed the fellowship time after the service.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Women’s Night Circle will meet tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. This year’s Bible study is “Forgiveness-Making Peace with the Past,” a Life Guide Bible Study by Douglas Connelly. The evening study will be available on Facebook Live from the church’s Facebook page. For more information, call Debbie McCormick at (540) 460-1325.
On Sunday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., the Collierstown Presbytery Church will hold a Rally Day celebrating Faith and Friendship as a new season of Christian education, worship, praise and fellowship begins. Following the day’s worship service all are invited to enjoy a light lunch of hot dogs, chips and ice cream.
The community is reminded of the 185th homecoming of the Collierstown United Methodist Church that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Doug Forrester, assistant to the bishop/chief operating officer for the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The worship service will be a joint service with the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church congregation.
