SLM Announces Thanksgiving Service
The Shared Lutheran Ministry (SLM) of Fayette County will be having only one joint Thanksgiving Service this year. It is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran in Fayetteville. The SLM is inviting the local Brethren Churches, along with others who may want to participate. The theme for this year is “Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving.” Participants will gather inside the sanctuary for worship, to lift voices together, to hear God’s Word and give thanks.
Pastor Marcia Kifer and Vicar Cole will participate in the La Grange Area Minsterial Alliance Community Worship scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 22. The service will be held at 6 p.m. at the Remnant Church with Pastor Chris Little from the Crosspoint Community Church preaching.
The SLM Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Rutersville. The Congregation of Councils will also meet, but at 6:30 p.m.
Hermann Sons Life Lodge
The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life Lodge will not be meeting for the remainder of 2020. They will keep you updated as to when the lodge will meet again. For more information, contact Diane Marusik.
Fayetteville Brethren Church
The Fayetteville Brethren Church, located at 1022 Kramr Road, will not have in-person services until further notice. The Unity of Brethren has several Sunday worship services that are available online. Information about worship broadcasts on Facebook and YouTube may be found at this website: unityofthebrethren.org. For more information, you may contact Liz Ripple.
4-H Poinsettia Sale
Fayette County 4-H Clubs are selling potted poinsettias for Christmas. It is time to order your six-inch pot of poinsettias that come in bright red, white or pink. The cost is $10 per plant In Ellinger, you can purchase your Christmas flower from Rheagan Karisch or Brylee Brugger, members of Pure Country 4-H. You may also call Carissa Karisch at (979) 966-3276. Delivery is set for Dec. 3.
Sewer and Water
The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 9. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station.
Chamber of Commerce
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce has scheduled another fundraiser. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 6. They will be serving a fried chicken and sausage lunch in a drivethru. This is usually the date for the annual Polka Fest.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Laura Koehl Brugger - Nov. 5; Dustin Machinsky - 6; Tom Kubena, Sarah Horndt Torres and Ellisa Horndt Perez - 8; Sharon Fristch - 9; Billy Graeter - 10; Jean Maly and Patrick Thomas -12; Alice Schmitt -14; Laura Fritsch - 16; Lee Fritsch 17; J.R. Horndt and Blaise McKinzie - 19; Shirley Fritsch - 25; and Erin Zapalac Fritsch - 26.
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