High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629

We want to thank the Rev. Jen Brothers for the Mother’s Day message this past Sunday. She was accompanied by her husband, mother and one of her three children. Several visitors were present for Mother’s Day and for the Scholarship Sunday Awards.

Scott Hannah, member of the scholarship committee, gave the presentation. Awards were given to Madeline White for advancing to high school; Peyton Jay Miller graduating from Rockbridge County High School who will enter Radford University; Gabrielle Goodwin and Hailey Leighton graduating from Blue Ridge Community College, both with a degree in veterinary technology. Areception followed.

On Sunday, May 12, the guest speaker will be Linda Trumbo of Covington.

The Presbyterian Women’s annual birthday program/ luncheon will be held this coming Sunday, May 21. During worship, member-at-large chairperson Courtney Thomas will preside over a minute- for-mission presentation. Everyone is invited to a covered-dish luncheon following worship. A special birthday mission offering will be taken each Sunday in May.

On May 28 our missionary, the Rev. Paul Sydnor, will speak to the congregation about his work with refugees in Europe.

Small Group will meet Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall. Joe Hawes will have the Bible study and guests are welcome.

The Natural Bridge/Glasgow food pantry will be open Thursday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.