Manly Begins Rehearsals For Cantata
The sanctuary choir of Manly Memorial Baptist Church is starting to prepare for its Holy Week cantata, “Calvary’s Mountain” by John Leavitt.
All seventh-graders through senior adults who can match pitch and would like to participate in the cantata are welcome to join. Cantata rehearsals will be on Wednesdays from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in the church choir room beginning today, Jan. 22.
The cantata will be presented on Good Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m.
Anyone wishing to sing with the choir is invited to contact Dr. Gregory Parker by email at worship@ manlybaptist.com or by calling the church office at (540) 463-4181.
Collierstown
Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652
The Collierstown Presbyterian Women began their annual Blanket Sunday campaign on Sunday, Jan. 19. Each year they partner with Church World Service to purchase and distribute blankets to needy individuals and families in the United States and around the world. The community is invited to join in this project by making a monetary donation or by gifting a friend with a contribution to Church World Service’s Blanket program in their name. The cost of a blanket is $10. Donations should be designated for Blanket Sunday and mailed to the Collierstown Presbyterian Church, 31 Church Drive, Lexington, VA 24450 or dropped off at the church by Blanket Sunday, Jan. 26. This year the need for blankets is more pressing than ever for those in the path of hurricane damage and extremely cold temperatures.
The Collierstown United Methodist Men will hold their monthly breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. at the church. All are encouraged to come and enjoy the food and fellowship.
The Collierstown Presbyterian Church’s annual congregational meeting will be held following the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Feb. 2. The purpose of the annual meeting is to give the congregation an opportunity to review a summary of the life, work, and ministry of the church during 2024.
The Effinger Ruritan Club has a variety of health care and adaptive equipment available for loan to individuals recuperating from falls, surgery or for use while undergoing physical therapy. Items like walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other adaptive equipment may be borrowed from the Ruritan Club at no charge. For more information or to secure an item for use in rehabilitation, contact Chris Cartwright, club president, at (540) 461-0113.
High Bridge
Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629
Visitors at High Bridge Presbyterian Church this past Sunday were Josh and Rachel Powell. Josh is the son of Jonny and Peggy Powell. Brad Myer’s mother from Roanoke as well as Bill and Lea Braford’s granddaughters from Richmond were also visitors.
The winner of the second annual Chili Challenge on Saturday was Dave Van Osten, who also won last year. There were over 50 attendees. A big thank you to Beth Horon United Methodist Church for hosting the event.
The evening circle plans to meet Feb. 4.
The Presbyterian Women hosted the Natural Bridge/ Glasgow Ruritan dinner at High Bridge last Tuesday. The PW annual meeting will be on Jan. 26 after morning worship service. Officer reports, election, and installation of new officers, and a memorial service are part of the program. Comfort Care for Women’s Health is one of the church’s mission projects for the second year.
Joanna Fainter is starting a new mission project in the new year. She would like to make and give ‘Kid Quilts’ to children who are in foster care, and she would like our help. If interested, please contact Carol Tolley at (540) 4609451 and she will let Joanna know.
Monday, Jan. 27, the Natural Bridge/Glasgow food pantry board will meet at 4 p.m. at Beth Horon United Methodist Church. All supporting churches should send their voting representatives. The food pantry will open promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and close at 11 a.m. The High Bridge congregation is collecting boxed macaroni and cheese for the food pantry during the month of January.
