Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN
On September 16, Erwin and Bobby Jean Hagedorn attended the “Naturalization ceremony” at which time Victoria Hagedorn, from Bulgaria, became a citizen of the United States. She is the wife of Scott Hagedorn and daughter-in-law of Erwin and Bobby Jean Hagedorn. At this event 886 individuals from 86 countries became U.S. citizens. The ceremony was held in San Antonio at the Laurie Auditorium on the Trinity University campus. Welcome Vikki and congratulations.
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St. John Lutheran Church has received the final approval from the constitution and by-laws and the Texas District committee to become an official member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
More good news, Melissa Villarreal has volunteered to be the song leader for St. John Lutheran Church. Thank you! Thank you!
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A baby shower honoring Rebecca Schultz was hosted by her three sisters, Kassi, Hanna and Maddy Heideman in their home near Niederwald (Rogers Ranch community) on Saturday. As guests arrived they were invited to a brunch on the porch surrounding the home from tables of a variety of pastries, breakfast meats and fruits. A hot chocolate fountain was a point of interest for the younger generation. Orange juice and coffee was also served. After the bountiful meal, the guests were invited into the living-dinning room where a moment of prayer, meditation and a duet by Kassi and Hanna was held. Cake and punch was served while Becca opened her many useful and beautiful gifts. Maddy helped her sister, as did Kassi. Grandpa Dennis, Grandma Kim and Daddy David Schultz were on hand to assist where needed. Congratulations to Becca and David, who are awaiting the birth of their daughter in November.
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Marshall and Dianna Fuchs of Houston spent the weekend on the farm. While here they enjoyed dinner at the River Pub. Enjoying the good food and fun were Caroline Fuchs and Charlie and Donna Orn.
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Speaking of good food, Erwin and Bobby Jean Hagedorn stopped by St. Miguel Catholic Church to have lunch on Sunday and brought a meal to Raymond and Myrtle Heideman to enjoy. They stayed for a visit, shared some news and discussed the Hagedorn-Hohmann reunion to be held at the Heideman home on Sunday, Oct. 10. The reunion will be co-hosted by Herbert and Pauline Schwertfeger. If you are a member of these families, don’t forget to RSVP by Sept. 30.
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Please keep Betty Kleen in your prayers. She is critically ill at Deer Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in Wimberley.
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Happy birthday to Cheryl Shelley on September 30 and Tracie Crowell on October 5th.
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Danny Heideman and Benny Schumann, son and nephew visited Raymond Heideman Saturday morning, while the ladies attended the baby shower.
