Collierstown

Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652 Speaking at the 11 a.m. worship service of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 5, was Burr Datz. Lisa Knudson was the guest pianist for the service.

The Presbyterian Women of Collierstown Presbyterian Church would like to thank the community and all the patrons of their annual church dinner held Saturday, Nov. 4. A total of 1,002 country ham, turkey and fried oyster meals were served to patrons “dining in” and “taking out” throughout the day. The day’s bazaar proceeds totaled $2,408 and will be divided and donated to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Rockbridge and to Helping Hands, a food bank ministry of the Fairfield Presbyterian Church. Many former church members living outside the community attended and returned to help with the event as did friends of the church in the community. Funds from the dinner are used for community outreach and to minister locally and abroad.

The Night Circle of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m. A time of fellowship will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Bible study. Frances Ruley will lead the study from I John 3:11-20 on the Christian virtue of “Love.” For more information, call Debbie McCormick at (540) 460-1325. All are invited to join the group in person or on Facebook Live from the church’s Facebook page at 7 p.m.

The Effinger Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Palmer Community Center. The event is sponsored by the Effinger Ruritan Club.

As December draws closer, the Palmer Community Center and the Effinger Ruritan Club invite residents and friends of the Buffalo and Effinger communities to its Christmas covered-dish dinner set for Sunday, Dec. 3, beginning at 5 p.m. A time of fellowship and the singing of favorite Christmas carols will follow the evening meal.

Information on community events and other seasonal activities will be shared again in this column next week. Please send information for inclusion in the Collierstown News to 28 Desmac Lane, Lexington, VA 24450, email [email protected] or call (540) 463-7652.