Deborah Potter McCormick, (540) 463-7652 The Effinger Community Vacation Bible School began this past Sunday at the Palmer Community Center. This year’s theme will focus on Psalm 23 exploring God as Shepherd, Guide, Comforter, Provider and King. Classes are available for all ages and adults. Supper will be provided each evening. On Thursday, June 11, classes will come together for a closing program at 5:30 p.m. followed by a covered-dish meal for all in attendance. Sponsoring churches for this year’s VBS include Union View Advent Christian Church, Collierstown Baptist, Collierstown Presbyterian, Collierstown United Methodist, Oxford Presbyterian, the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church and the Rapps Mill Church.
On Sunday, June 7, the Union View Advent Christian Church family held their annual picnic at Lake Robertson. It was a day of fellowship, good food and fun. A white elephant auction capped off the event raising funds for the Penny Crusade. Donated funds to the Penny Crusade will be used for missionary work around the world.
The Rev. Alan Adams led the worship service at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church. During the service Reese McCormick was installed as an elder to the church’s session. Following the service the church family began the summer season with lemonade on the lawn.
