First of Two Events

This Ministry is very Blessed by the support this and surrounding communities are providing.  Here is an opportunity to continue that support so the ministry can continue providing respite to the wounded, injured & ill, their families and care providers.  There are even prizes for the Best USO DANCE ATTIRE!!  Hope to See You There!!

 

 

Includes FREE Swing Dance Lesson From 7-8 PM &

Dinner, 2 Drink Tickets, Dance & Silent Auction

 

DANCE FEATURES BILL SMALLWOOD & THE LONESTAR SWING ORCHESTRA

PURCHASE TICKETS FROM HANGAR HOTEL (830) 997-9990 OR BY CALLING DEBBI MCCURDY (830) 998-2920

 

Proceeds Benefit Wounded Warriors at Nebo 

and STAY in Fredericksburg

Our Sincere Thanks and Appreciation Go Out to the Women who are Organizing this the FIRST OF TWO Fund Raising Events.

Your Big Chance!

There is this incredible group of ladies who are working together to raise money for this Ministry.  One of the things they are doing is raffling off the Utility Wagon pictured below.  Tickets are $50 each but they are only selling 250 which increases your chance of winning.  The drawing for the winner will be September 5th at the USO Dinner/Dance (also a fund raiser).  You do not have to be present to win.  

All proceeds will be used to help continue providing Retreats, R&R weekends and Day Events for wounded, injured & ill in the WTB at Fort Sam Houston.

 

To Purchase Tickets Contact 

Debbi McCurdy, (830) 998-2920 or

Hanger Hotel, (830) 997-9990

Family Retreat (December 5-7)

The weather was perfect for a parade!! But I'm getting ahead of myself.  We try to make the December R&R or Retreat a family affair.  Part of the reason is the lighted parade in Fredericksburg is fun and beautiful and main street after dark looks like a Dickens Village.  Last year it was literally freezing.  Not so this year.  It was cool but almost no wind so it was great being outside.  Zion Lutheran Church hosted the families  on Friday night with a delicious meal prior to the parade.  In addition, they set up chairs on the street so the families would have a birds eye view of the parade.

Lisa telling Christmas Story

Saturday morning the couples met with Chaplain Ginsburg for some counseling.  While parents were "in class" the children were taken to the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church (FUMC) where Lisa Davis told them the story of Christ's birth.

Donna demonstrating making a tree

Then Donna Lafferty and Louise Murphy, local artists, taught the children how to paint with water color and make Christmas cards for their parents. After completing the cards, Joel Griffin, FUMC Youth Director, and some of the youth served snacks and led games that ran off some of that kid energy.

Goofy Photo

Families were reunited for lunch at West End Pizza and a free afternoon to explore the town, ice skate, nap, etc.




Saturday evening everyone gathered at the First Baptist Church for "Italian Night" dinner and Sunshine the Clown.  Kids young & old loved her.  The way she involves the children in her magic tricks is great!! Prior to dinner the children presented their works of art to their parents.  It was a nice surprise for mom and dad.

Sunshine's Arrival

Admiring Their Child's Art Work

Admiring Their Childrens Art Work 

The success of this retreat and all of the events organized by the Wounded Warriors at Nebo is dependent on the generosity of the Fredericksburg community.  It takes many volunteers and donations to bring everything together. Many Thank You's go to the following food providers, kitchen help, volunteers, merchants who discounted rates, other donors.  
Zion Lutheran Church                              Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church                                 Donna Lafferty
Louise Murphy                                         Joel Griffin
Will Cooke                                               Esten Cooke
Sadie Eidson                                            Sloan Ball
Clear River Pecan Company                    In on Baron's Creek
West End Pizza

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R&R in Fredericksburg

This past weekend 11 wounded warriors and their families/caregiver came to Fredericksburg for a much needed break from the "daily grind".  With the chaplain's family there were a total of 38 guests. The weekend started with dinner and bingo Friday night at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church.

An amazing thing happened after dinner-the teenagers volunteered to do the dishes!! After bingo everyone left for their weekend housing.  There were no other planned activities so this was truly a time to really relax. Entrance fee for the Antique Show and Fritztown Cinema were waived for our Guests.

Some of the feedback includes:

• "We slept in, had a late breakfast and found some treasures at the Antique Show."
• "... It was so peaceful. No time restrictions, a warm room, no beds to make-it was delightful...We drove the farm roads. ..."
• "It was a blessing to be at the R&R!"
• "It's the first time in 2 years we have been able to get away.  Didn't expect anything like this."

This wouldn't happen without our volunteers and donations.  Many Thank You's go to the following people who supported this event as food providers, kitchen help, lodging and other donations:

John & Sandy Doudna             Allen & Pat Spousta

Michelle Segner                       Gwen Kortzic

Linda Treibs                             Linda Graham

Kay Telle                                 Peggy Benson

Betty Phillips                           Donna Cannon

Liz Bispo                                 Stacy & Steven York

Larissa Halford                       Vedena Brown

Jan Canfield                            Fritztown Movie Theater

Texas Hill Country Antique Show

Country Inn Cottages

Sunday House Inn & Suites

South Church                          Murphy’s Guest House

White Guest House                 Pylate B&B

Benson B&B                           McCurdy Cabin

Curtis Woodard                       CC Gibbons
Clear River Pecan Company

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