High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 This past Sunday, High Bridge Presbyterian Church welcomed its new pastor and his wife, the Rev. Steve and Amy Willis. During the children’s sermon, the (Hope) Advent candle was lit by the children. A reception to welcome the new pastor was held after worship in the fellowship hall.

Thanks to the Presbyterian Women for the “Hanging of the Greens.”

The High Bridge Christmas drive-thru titled “Journey to Bethlehem” will be Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Deacons are accepting donations for non-perishable food items for the Natural Bridge/Glasgow food pantry.

Plans are being made for the Small Group Gathering led by Joe Hawes to be held the last Sunday of each month, beginning in January.

Afternoon circle will meet Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. with Audrey Armentrout.

Congratulations to Andrew and Daisy Thomas of Virginia Beach on the birth of their daughter, Margaret Harriet, born Nov. 21, 2023. Proud grandparents are Charlene Whorley and Tim Wilhelm.

Sympathy is extended to Ellen Cash and Sandy Emore following the passing of their brother, Dennis Claytor, from Florida.

The Natural Bridge/Glasgow food pantry will be open Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Thanks to everyone who turned out to support the Glasgow Christmas parade on Saturday. Also, thanks to our youngest Sunday school class for their participation on the High Bridge float. They are taught by Lea Braford, Connie Powell and Carol Tolley. The grand marshal of the parade and operations manager of the Glasgow/Natural Bridge food pantry, Wayne Lee Hickman, was driven by John Pollock. Thank you to Brenda Shafer for the grand marshal’s use of her convertible to ride in the parade.