WELCA Donates to Feed the Need

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Martin Luther Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA of Carmine, hosted the Western Cluster Fall Gathering on Saturday, Sept. 27, at MLLC Fellowship Hall. A delicious brunch was provided by the women and was enjoyed by almost forty people attending. The theme was “Feed the Need” and the theme verse was John 13: 34-35.

Cathy Gau, Western Cluster coordinator, opened the gathering. Leonita Sanders welcomed all and gave the opening prayer. The devotion was given by Pastor John David Nedbalek based on the theme verse: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35. Hymns were sung during the gathering with Nancy Eilers serving as pianist.

Leonita introduced the program, Feed the Need, and the speakers, Dr. Jeremy Finch of La Grange, coordinator of Feed the Need Missions, and Leah Wolff of Lincoln, an enthusiastic volunteer, who gave an informative and inspirational presentation. This program is so much more than serving burgers. Feed the Need is dedicated to feeding people both physically and spiritually. In sharing meals, relationships can be built which transform lives. Each week, communities can be brought together, providing hot meals, support, and the love of Christ to those in need.

On Mondays at the Fayette County Courthouse square in La Grange, burgers are served at 6:30 p.m. An offering of $1,175 was given to Feed the Need Missions for their worthwhile mission to spread the love of Jesus to our communities through a hot meal.

Cathy presided over the business meeting. Becky Collins, Western Cluster communicator, did the roll call of churches and read the Spring 2025 Gathering’s previous minutes. A mission report was given by Kathy Schatte, Western Cluster Mission Coordinator. The gathering closed with prayer by Cathy Gau.

RT-C ISD Fall Festival The Round Top-Carmine ISD Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 18 at the elementary school in Round Top. Dinner will be served from 4-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. There will be a few tickets sold at the door.

Flame broiled burgers are $15; Chili-cheese hot dogs are $8; and a plain hot dog is $4. All meals include chips, tea, and dessert. The RTC Parents Club accepts Venmo. (rtcparentsclub) Enjoy games for the students and those young at heart.

Harvest Festival 

The annual MLLC Harvest Festival and Homecoming will be held on Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Carmine Hall with Polka-style worship music led by the Krause Duo. Rev. Bonnie Parker will lead the service.

A meal of pork ribeye and sausage, potatoes, and green beans will be served from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $15. Tickets for a drawing will also be sold. Tickets are available at the church office. Call the church office at (979) 278-3388 to see if tickets are still available.

Confirmation classes ending in 5 and 0 will be recognized at the beginning of the service.

Carmine Lions Club 

The Carmine Lions Club will meet for its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Windmill Ranch Lodge beginning at 6 p.m.

Burn Ban in Effect 

There is a burn ban in effect for Fayette County. This means no burning of any kind. Let’s pray for rain.

Round Top-Carmine Jr. High, JV, and varsity volleyball teams host Fayetteville on Oct. 14 with the first game at 4 p.m. JV and varsity play at Prairie Lea on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m.

Carmine 42 Domino Club The Carmine 42 Domino Club met on Oct. 1 at Windmill Ranch Lodge in Carmine. After a fantastic pot-luck lunch, eight fun games of 42 were played among partners determined by drawing for positions at the tables.

High-scoring partners were LaVerne Albers and Linda Mattocks with a score of 2030 and they played one hand of 84. Edith Flinn and Carol Jenkins were second with a score of 1711. Myrt Meinkowsky and Marlene Waak played three hands of 84. Jeanette Schoenst and Avalda Pohl played one hand of 84.

Everyone enjoyed the challenging domino games and the pleasant conversations. This group will play again on Nov. 5.

Bingo at Ledbetter 

Bingo at Ledbetter will be held on Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

A card for $5 covers all games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips, other snacks, and drinks will be available for a donation. This is a non-profit community event for entertainment.

Mobile Food Pantry 

The Capital Area Food Bank will have a mobile food pantry available on Oct. 18 in the parking lot of Waldeck Lutheran Church located near the intersection of FM 1291 and FM 2145. The pre-boxed food will be placed in vehicles as the client drives through the line. It is for Fayette County residents.

MLLC News 

Senior Citizens meal pickup and dominoes are Wednesday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Mission and Ministry Building.

AA meeting is Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Worship, with Holy Communion observing the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost,will be held at the Carmine Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Domino party is Monday at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Recycling Trailer 

The recycling trailers are at the Carmine Hall on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Clean milk cartons should be kept separate from the other No. 2 plastics. They also accept clean No. 1 plastic bottles and jugs. Note that numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 plastics and plastic bags are not accepted.

Also accepted are dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk mail, all colors glass, steel food cans and aluminum cans.

Attendants are available to help unload.

Birthdays 

Birthday wishes are extended to Andy Eckert and Nancy Eilers, Oct. 14; Tanner Jacob, Ripkyn Kuecker, and Allyne McGilvra, Oct. 15; Jennifer Marburger, Gary Mueller, and Stephanie Sanders, Oct. 16; Bailey Conway, Liam Diehl, Cody Marburger, and Kalli Pohl, Oct. 17; Jill Finke, Jimmy Fllinn, Vickie Schroeder, and Reuben Wunderlich, Oct. 19; and Kollyns Kirts, Stuart Markwardt, and Clarissa Wright, Oct. 20.

Have News? 

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