Deborah Potter McCormick, (540) 463-7652 [email protected] The Effinger community would like to thank the seven Buffalo and Collierstown churches for sponsoring the “trunk or treat” in the parking lot of the Effinger Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24. Approximately 70 children, youths and parents enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of games, treats, and seasonal activities. Thanks to all who contributed candy treats and financial gifts to make the afternoon so special. Church sponsors included the Collierstown Baptist, Collierstown Presbyterian, Collierstown United Methodist. Oxford Presbyterian, Mt. Horeb United Methodist, Rapps Mill Church, and Union View Advent Christian Church.
The Collierstown United Methodist Church would like to thank all who purchased take-out meals or came to the church to dine in at their fall spaghetti dinner fundraiser held on Saturday evening, Oct. 24. Patrons enjoyed spaghetti, tossed salad, bread, a variety of desserts and assorted beverages. Proceeds from the event will be used for ministry and mission projects.
Representatives from Collierstown and Mt. Horeb United Methodist churches attended the Charge Conference at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lexington on Sunday, Oct. 25. An Advent Bible study by Richard Wilke entitled “Christmas: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” will begin at Collierstown United Methodist Church on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m., with a morning session offered on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30. All are welcome.
The Collierstown United Methodist Men will hold their monthly breakfast at the church Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m. The Collierstown United Methodist Women in Faith will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. at the church.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Church’s annual dinner is less than two weeks away. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Country ham, fried oysters and turkey dinners will be available for dining in or for taking out. All meals include homemade bread, home-cooked vegetables, slices of cake and a choice of beverages. Takeout orders may be placed by calling the church at (540) 463-5918 from noon until 6 p.m. or by placing an order on the Collierstown Presbyterian Church’s Facebook page. Take-out meals must be picked up by 6 p.m.
There will also be a bazaar located in the red building on the church grounds. It will feature crafts, breads, baked goods, fresh homemade soups, and other specialty items for purchase. Sales from the bazaar will benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Rockbridge County and Unity 4 Kids.
The church family is celebrating the 101st anniversary of this special event that was first held on Nov. 5-6, 1925. Collierstown Presbyterian Church
