Winchester Round Table Book Club Meets Dec. 15

The next book club will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall. The book to be discussed is “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. Everyone is welcome.

Advent Services

Advent services will be held at the church on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Services will take place in the sanctuary and the parking lot.

FUMC Food Boxes

Members of the church are making up food boxes to deliver to AMEN. If you are interested in donating, contact Rhoda Gersch at rmgersch@yahoo.com.

Outdoor Decorating Contest

The Winchester Area Civic Association has determined that the Community Christmas Party will not be held this December because of COVID-19. However, WACA will sponsor a Christmas Outdoor Decorating Contest for the Winchester area. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. If you are interested in participating in the outdoor decorating please let Richard Schafer, Chairman, know by Dec. 15 by emailing richardbarbschafer@gmail. com. Judging will be conducted on Dec. 19.

Barn Board Quilt Trail

The quilt block trail in Winchester can now be seen at www. quiltblocktrail.com. Schedules of classes and class registration forms, pictures and the trail map are just some of the items available for viewing. A comment section is being developed.

Quilt Trail maps can be found at the Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville and La Grange. The trail is self-drive, is available at your convenience and is a great way to spend an afternoon during this COVID-19 social distancing time. You will find the blocks on fences, gates, barns and houses that can be seen from the road.

Zilss Community Hall

Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is following COVID-19 requirements. Rent is very reasonable.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Austin LaMew - Dec. 8; Debra Koenning - 10; Laverne Schulze and Georgianna Fox - 12; and Tish Lehmann and James Liebscher - 13.

Anniversaries

Anniversary congratulations are extended to Michelle and Bobby Smith, celebrating on Dec. 14.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

Continuing for all future worship services unless notified otherwise, St. Michael’s will be changing the format of their worship services as they continue to adapt to COVID-19.

For those who would like to participate in the service inside the sanctuary, you are asked to monitor your health and only participate inside if you are free of any COVID-19 related symptoms and have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19. The wearing of a mask or face covering is also required at this time for those participating in the sanctuary. Every other pew will be marked off to allow spacing between groups. Family groups can be seated together, but are asked to leave at least six feet of space in each pew between groups.

At the end of the service, those who plan on participating in the Adult Bible Study may remain in their places while those leaving the sanctuary will be ushered out row-by-row. The offering and attendance sheets will be collected in a basket as you exit the sanctuary and Pastor will not be shaking hands at the door of the church. For those who would prefer to continue to participate in the service from their vehicles, you will be able to do so.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Pastor Nate at (979) 966-8036.

FUMC

The Winchester First United Methodist Church has returned to service inside the sanctuary. Pease wear a mask and social distance inside the church. The Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor.

Shiloh Baptist Church

The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev. Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.

In Our Prayers

Betsy Anderson, Steve Burton, Sherry Cook, Jeanette Franke, Tommy Franke, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Hugh Hall, Evelyn Haschke, Stanley Herzog, Bobbie Hajek, Audrey Koenning, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Jodi Miller, Henry Pearson, Raymond Schulz and Thelma Zoch.

Remembering Our Shut-Ins

Charlene Franke, R.C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Marie Kilian, Lillian Pietsch and Thelma Kieschnick.

In the US Armed Forces

US Air Force: Ryan Spray, San Antonio, Texas

US Army: Warren Evans, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood, Texas; Byron Taylor, South Korea

US Marines: Damien Hernandez, San Diego, California; Kevin Gonzalez. San Francisco, California

Have News?

If anyone has news to share and/or corrections please call me, Rhoda Gersch, at (979) 242-3213 or email me at rmgersch@yahoo.com.