Day Event
On December 13 Rodolfo (Rudy) Rivera and Joshua Acdorff went deer hunting at Granite Springs Ranch. Rudy got another Doe and Joshua 1 Doe and 1 Buck. Thanks Guys, the rancher really appreciates your help.
Day Event
On December 12 (Rudy) Rodolfo Rivera and Omar Acevedo went deer hunting at Granite Springs Ranch. Rudy got a Doe and Omar got some target practice and fresh air. Thanks, Guys for helping the rancher thin the deer population.
Happenings
T’is the Season. Designer and Teacher Sharon Massey had two Christmas Cards for the class to make. One was pretty simple with stockings hanging ready for Santa’s gifts. The other one made up for it with all the pieces that had to be stamped, cut, embossed and assembled. But it was worth it!! The class may have been small but we enjoyed visiting over lunch where we get to know each other better. It was Jan’s second time going to WFSC with us. She is going to be a ‘Relief Teacher’. If Sharon or Jackie are unavailable, Jan will step in. That’s really going to help!!
If you haven’t experienced the class, consider joining us. We are at WFSC the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month with class beginning at 10 and ending with lunch 12ish.
Click Here to see more photos of the class in the Album Card Making at WFSC 1 Nov 16.
Day Event
Spiritual Fitness was started by Rob Ginsburg, Chaplain of WTB (Warrior Transition Battalion) for several reasons. He loves the outdoors, hiking and rock climbing and he believed bringing warriors in treatment to Enchanted Rock, being surrounded by God’s beauty, would aid in their physical and spiritual recovery. Now that Rob has been transferred, we have been blessed with a new Chaplain, David Thompson, second from right in photo. He is new to the Hill Country and was excited after his first Spiritual Fitness outing on September 30. He plans to continue the event and possibly expand it.
Click Here to view Photos from the event.
The WTB Chaplain is bring warriors to Enchanted Rock to hike the trails, climb the rock, explore the cave or just commune with nature. Around noon everyone will meet back at the van to be transported to Hondo’s on Main for lunch and to share stories of the morning’s adventures.
It should be cooling off by then and be great weather for a hike.
Contact the WTB Chaplain’s Office for schedule details.
Happenings
It’s really true that time flies when your having fun!! Back in May having three months to rest, hone grand parenting skills and travel seemed like LOTS of time. Where did it go? In just 21 days (20 Sept) Card Classes at the Warrior Family Support Center (WFSC) will resume. Then on the 23rd Chaplain Thompson will bring warriors to Enchanted Rock for a Spiritual Fitness outing. Then on the 24th the Fritztown Bass Club hosts the Annual American Heros Fishing Tournament at Lake LBJ. Phew!
Card Classes: meet in the Craft Room at 10a.m. on the first and third Tuesday each month. They are free to everyone. We provide all the supplies and instructions on what to do with them. Of course, you are free to use your “artistic license” completing the cards. Usually you make two greeting cards which are yours to keep. There is a sign up sheet at WFSC however, if you forget to sign up you can still stop by and join us. Hope to see you there!!
Spiritual Fitness: This will be Chaplain Thompson’s first Spiritual Fitness trip to Enchanted Rock. You will need to signup at the Chaplain’s office. They will provide all the details. BRING WATER – IT WILL BE HOT ON THE ROCK!!
4th Annual American Hero’s Fishing Tournament: Fritztown Bass Club is once again sponsoring a fishing tournament complete with trophies, gifts, food, and lots of fun and fellowship. Details are on the calendar (Click Here) and signup at WFSC!! To see photos from last years evet check out our Photo Gallery
The Team is all rested and excited to be getting back to WFSC, getting better acquainted with Chaplain Thompson, seeing old friends, making new ones and just seeing where GOD leads us.
Happenings
Last Wednesday several of the WWAN team finally got to meet and visit with the new WTB (Warrior Transition Battalion) chaplain. What a treat! We met Chaplain Thompson and his assistant, SPC Beckett, for lunch at the Rim. Prior to joining the Army he was a full time pastor and was spending a lot of time working with warriors at the VA. Finally someone suggested he enlist since he was devoting so much time ministering to the soldiers. Chaplain Thompson’s last assignment was in Maryland. He said he had no idea San Antonio was so beautiful. He is looking forward to the arrival of his family and working with our ministry.
On the way back to Fredericksburg we all agreed that we were excited about continuing to work with the chaplaincy to provide some respite for the warriors. And that GOD really blessed us by sending Chaplain Thompson to San Antonio.
Happenings
The ministry is taking the summer to refresh and play with grandchildren so the R&R held May 6-8 was the last event until September. And what a delightful event it was!! There were 13 children laughing and playing.
Friday evening started off with a Taco Bar dinner and leisurely getting to know one another. Everyone was on their own until dinner on Saturday. When we arrived at Memorial Presbyterian Church for dinner there were several church members there to welcome the guests and visit with them during dinner.
After dinner the children discovered the church playground was unlocked. They were so excited but asked permission before going in. The ladies who had hosted the dinner were gracious enough to allow the children to work off some of that “Kid Energy”. It was fun watching them team up and become friends sharing and competing on the swings and overhead bars. It was so amazing watching the way they responded to their parents. Talk about well behaved children!! Something one doesn’t always see.
We were also blessed with a visiting Air Force chaplain. He was just finishing up his internship and agreed to attend the R&R in Chaplain Ginsburg’s place. He spent time visiting with each family, couple and WWAN team member in addition to playing with the children. Chaplain Davidson proved to be a personable compassionate person who is always welcome to join us.
As you can see from the pictures some of us got a head start getting into “Grandma Mode”.
Check out the “May, 2016, R & R” photo album. Follow us on FaceBook.
This R&R is open to Singles, Couples and Families.
Guests arrive Friday, May 5th and can check into their lodging after 3 pm. Between 5:30 and 7 pm will be a light dinner and orientation. Since this is an R&R there are no scheduled meetings, events, etc. It’s a time to relax and “do your own thing”. Optional meals will be provided on Saturday.
Anyone interested contact the WTB Chaplain’s office.
This is a couples only event. There will be Chaplain led counseling sessions during the weekend.
Participants will arrive in Fredericksburg, TX on Friday January 20. They can check into the hotel anytime after 3pm.
MORE DETAILS LATER!!